Go: The live broadcast queen launched a gorgeous rebellion against the dog

[...My God! Is there really no one who can handle Rui Zhao now?!]

She's already won four consecutive World Championships!!!

Looking at that group of male chess players now, I think they're all useless! Forget about beating Rui Zhao, you can't even find one who can beat her in a single game!

This is making me wonder if men's IQs are really declining...

[Dude, don't let those leftists brainwash you!]

[It's clearly those East Asians who are incompetent; they can't even handle women. Don't drag yourself into this!]

Hey, you there... why are you still spouting such outdated nonsense?

[Recently, in order to refute the left-wing claim that "women have a better talent for Go than men," haven't a group of people in the group already gone to learn Go specifically to thoroughly crush those women who learn Go?!]

[And the result? Now they've all become testimonies for the left!]

[A group of people even complained to the Go teacher from China, saying that these women were too stubborn, there was no way they could be so stubborn!]

[But they said that East Asian chess players are even more competitive!]

Given this situation, what right do we have to say that East Asian men are incompetent?!

Now I understand why our country always sends East Asians to the International Mathematical Olympiad... You have to admit it!

【Hey...really?!】

[So we're actually at the very bottom of the social hierarchy?!]

What do you think?

Even under the pressure from conservative strongholds like Fox News, we're now completely silenced!

I just checked, and not a single person dares to question the value of Rui Zhao's achievements anymore... not even daring to bring up her goal of achieving the "best in history" to put her down!

If we absolutely have to argue about it now, we'll basically just say, "She's just an isolated case," and we won't dare say anything more...

Wait a minute, she only has four titles now?! She's still a long way from the all-time best of sixteen!

Why can't we compare and contrast each other?!

[Dude, it seems you don't understand the professional Go ecosystem very well, nor do you have a deep understanding of the dominance Rui Zhao has shown in his recent games...]

[On Go forums in the three East Asian countries, there is now a large-scale discussion about whether Rui Zhao, since last year's Asian Games, is the most dominant Go player in history!]

If it's still not clear, let me give you an analogy:

[Take basketball for example, everyone agrees that Michael Jordan is the GOAT, there's no dispute about that.]

【可要是现在出现一个在美职篮打了七年、二十六岁便已经拿了三连冠和及两个MVP、场均40+10+10、新赛季头25场比赛带队24胜1负、联盟断档第一人的超新星……谁能保证他以后不会超越乔丹？！】

[Perhaps his current accolades aren't enough to compete for the GOAT title, but he says his goal is to become the GOAT, and who dares to question that?!]

If you dare to question his goals to his face, CP3 would probably be the happiest person!

[58 points is nothing! We'll see something even worse soon!]

……

Sure enough, we descended to this point...

Even the right wing abroad has to admit her completely lacking talent...

At the same time. Inside a dormitory at Tsinghua University.

Li Jingzhe, who was lurking in a conservative group on an overseas website, looked at the comments in the group and couldn't help but express his heartfelt feelings.

The cold light from the screen reflected on Li Jingzhe's focused face. He leaned forward slightly, gazing at the comments that, though reluctant, ultimately yielded to the facts, a feeling he couldn't quite describe welling up inside him.

This is the most original and fairest charm of competitive sports.

Unlike the endless online debates where everyone sticks to their own opinion, the outcome is clear on the chessboard.

Every move of a chess piece, every outcome of a duel, is expressed in the most straightforward language.

Faced with undeniable power, even the most stubborn stance must submit to the ironclad law of pure victory and defeat.

In particular, Go is unlike basketball or football, where there are no controversial factors such as refereeing decisions—except, of course, for some outrageous off-board tactics like those of the Koreans.

Rui Zhao's strength is so great that it's hard to describe in words!
He once confidently believed that his in-depth research might be a helping hand in her climb to the top of the world's number one.

but now……

Watching Rui Zhao dominate and win the Spring Orchid Cup, how could my research possibly be of any help?

At most... it would just be adding a few inconspicuous decorations to her crown.

A bittersweet smile appeared on Li Jingzhe's lips, and his eyes regained their focused light.
But even so...

She must be very happy to see that her painstaking research has led her to further explore the truth on the chessboard.
Next month's Dragon Star Battle, when Rui Zhao comes to Dajing to participate in the competition, I must seize the opportunity to have a good chat with her!
With his mind made up, Li Jingzhe felt inexplicably relieved, but this relief did not last long.

His gaze was drawn back to the live broadcast as if by an invisible thread: the camera was focused on Lei Qi, who had just been defeated and was offering his blessings to the Queen.

In an instant, Li Jingzhe's eyes sharpened, staring intently at the figure of the young chess master in the picture.

His previously relaxed back suddenly straightened, and the slight relief he felt was instantly replaced by an instinctive vigilance... This is the aura of one of his kind!
...

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"...Congratulations, Rui Zhao, on your fourth consecutive World Championship title, making you one of the greatest in history!"

Meanwhile, in the chess room of the Hailing Hotel.

Seeing that his opponent had just recovered from the "flow" state, Lei Qi, who had already adjusted his mood, immediately offered his heartfelt blessings to his final opponent.

He paused slightly, then turned his gaze back to the chessboard in front of him:

"I made some assumptions about this game of chess."

"I originally made the bet at the beginning with some preparation, wanting to take a gamble."

"But you handled it very calmly. Your 32nd move, a single long move, and your 34th move, a double-line sharp move, completely cleared the field for me, giving me no chance at all..."

"As for what happened after that, I was completely crushed by you... You've made a fool of yourself!"

"No no!"

Upon hearing this, Rui Zhao quickly waved his hand, his voice filled with sincerity:
"To be honest, Lei Qi, your opening move, the top left corner touch, really surprised me! I wasn't prepared at all!"

"I thought I had done a very thorough study of the changes in the Ni Dao, but it turns out that it is far from enough!"

"Indeed... it is extremely lucky to meet such a formidable Go player as Lei Qi!"

"It is because of a strong opponent like Lei Qi that I am motivated to keep improving!"

However, at this point, the expression of the contemporary Zhaojun suddenly took on a hint of helplessness:
"Actually... I'd really like to try out your throwing knife!"
"But recently, I feel like Sister An'an is paying extra attention to my performance, especially since it's such a crucial time for pushing Go into the Olympics..."

"Into the Olympics?!"

Upon hearing this, Lei Qi was startled, his face filled with astonishment:

"You mean... getting into the Olympics?"

"Huh? Well, this..."

A flicker of annoyance flashed in Rui Zhao's eyes as she realized she had just let something slip, and she instinctively tried to make amends. But after only a half-second of hesitation, that annoyance was replaced by a sly glint in her eyes.

She first pouted slightly, a little embarrassed, then looked up at Lei Qi with bright eyes, winking her right eye at the reigning Go master with a hint of pleading and playfulness:
"Well... that's basically it!"

"But Lei Qi... can you keep this a secret for me?"

"The timing of the announcement will need to be carefully considered by Sister An'an!"

Xiao Lei 9-dan was clearly taken aback by Rui Zhao's playful expression, which was so different from her usual demeanor on the court!
A fleeting, almost imperceptible expression of surprise and shyness crossed his face, making him appear slightly reserved.

But this restraint was quickly replaced by a solemn expression.

He nodded very seriously, almost without hesitation—he would never refuse the request of his beloved.

Seeing that he agreed, Rui Zhao visibly breathed a sigh of relief, and a relaxed smile returned to her face:
"Well... let's start the debriefing now!"

"……Um."

Seeing that the other party was unwilling to say more, Lei Qi gave a slight bitter smile, and then said with a hint of self-deprecation:

"However, reviewing this game would be quite embarrassing..."

"It's one thing that you didn't get a hit at the start, but you clearly miscalculated in the middle. It's truly laughable!"

"fine!
"It's normal to make a mistake once in a while, and there's nothing to be ashamed of!"

Rui Zhao shook her head, her voice becoming soft yet firm, filled with anticipation for the future and an undeniable confidence:

"After all, between us..."

"There will definitely be many, many more matches in the future, right?"

Lei Qi's body seemed to tremble slightly at this moment—the words were so familiar, as if they were replaying yesterday.

Two years ago, during the King of Kings competition, amidst the misty, rainy scenery of Jiangnan, before their first match, he solemnly uttered almost identical words.

Those words were an expectation, and also an affirmation of himself as a rising star of the same age.

But now... it feels like a lifetime ago.

In an instant, countless emotions surged into my heart—the pressure of competition, the helplessness of being surpassed, the still burning fighting spirit, and the mutual respect of meeting a worthy opponent…

Looking into Rui Zhao's clear, bright eyes, and at the familiar yet unfamiliar unwavering light within them...

Lei Qi took a deep breath, and the self-mockery and bitterness on his face completely disappeared, replaced by a clearer and more determined light.

A resolute smile curved his lips, his voice clear and powerful, each word carrying the weight of a promise:
"Yeah! That's right!"

He responded with a heavy sigh, as if echoing that shared future.

"I will too..."

"I've always tried my best to stay by your side!" (End of Chapter)