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

The days seemed to stick to our feet during the sweltering rainy season, dragging on and on, but this damp and oppressive feeling was not without end.

Gradually, the intervals between raindrops lengthened, the sky revealed a blinding white light, and the cicadas' chirping was no longer a sparse, tentative sound, but rather a scorching, piercing wail.

June, with its long, sweltering heave, has arrived at the threshold of the sweltering heat of the latter half of the month...

At 6 p.m. on June 24, in a room at the Tongge Hotel.

"...??????"

"【The Queen's Playthings】???!"

Staring at the group name that popped up, Zhu Yuanjun's index finger hovered above the left mouse button for a full three seconds, his lips twitched uncontrollably, and he felt a black line slide down his forehead. Then he hurriedly clicked to apply to join.

Yuanzhu's application to join the group was quickly approved, and it seemed that the group administrator was sitting by the computer, adding people to the group in batches.

Sure enough, after joining the group and starting a live chat, he immediately spotted the group owner, Bian Lele, who was already in the live chat.

Zhu Yuanjun took a deep breath and spoke first through the voice chat, his voice filled with undisguised disgust and disbelief:

"...No, it's not Lele! What kind of new name did you come up with for this group?!"

"It's not even as good as the previous [Rui Zhao Encirclement]!"

"What's wrong with that? Isn't this a perfect fit?!"

Bian Lele's familiar voice immediately came through the speaker, her tone helpless and tinged with a sense of self-abandonment and dejection.

"appropriate?"

Zhu Yuanjun's tone involuntarily rose:
"How is that so fitting?"

"……well!"

Bian Lele seemed to sigh, her tone more like stating a tragic reality:

"Weren't all of us staunch anti-Zhao patriots? We thought that if we stood shoulder to shoulder, we could handle a little girl like her."
"But what about now? We've been utterly defeated by Empress Zhao, our army has collapsed like a house of cards! We can't even muster a decent resistance! Empress Zhao is even complaining that we're not struggling hard enough!"

"What is this if not the Queen of Pop's plaything?!"

"..."

Zhu Yuanjun was speechless for a moment, and the breath he had been holding in his chest instantly dissipated.

Indeed, the reason why the various members of the "Fermented Bean Curd" group reunited today is because Rui Zhao, after winning the Tongge Cup domestic championship this evening, once again expressed her dissatisfaction in a post-match interview, believing that domestic male players had not targeted her enough, and hoped that the many members of the "Fermented Bean Curd" group would work together to intensify their efforts to target her.

Since the Queen of Heaven has put it this way, it would be impolite for the numerous members of the "Fuyu" fandom, who have already lost all face, not to take action! That's why we regrouped tonight.

At this moment, Bian Lele continued:
"...Besides, Zeng Gou just contacted us and said that he was ordered by the Empress Dowager to come to the group to give a mobilization speech. Can't we be a little more respectful?"

"If we were to name this 'The Third Encirclement of Rui Zhao,' wouldn't that make us seem like we're still up to no good?!"

...Even Zeng Gou can come here to lecture us now?!

The round pig felt indescribably frustrated, but there was nothing it could do.

Let alone Empress Zhao, even winning a game against one of his dogs is no easy feat for him now! What right does he have to say anything?
Despite the impossibility of surrendering, Zhu Yuanjun ultimately wanted to make a final stand:

"...That's what they say, but ultimately, we should change to a more elegant name! The current name gives people bad associations—especially with those Japanese characters!"
"At least give the brothers some face!"

"Hmm...that's true."

After thinking about it, Lele realized that Yuanzhu's words made sense, so she agreed to the name change request.

Soon, the QQ group interface flashed on the computer screen, and a system notification popped up:
[Administrator Bian Lele has changed the group name to "Gongdelin"]

...Oh, this...

I asked you to make it more elegant, but not so literal, okay?

Just as Yuanzhu was looking at the new group name and felt his facial muscles were about to freeze, he heard Lele's voice suddenly change during the live stream!

"...Ah! Brother Zeng! You've come!"
"I just gathered my brothers!"

The previous dejection and helplessness vanished instantly, replaced by an almost fawning enthusiasm—the queen's dog had just officially joined the live stream.

"You've come at the right time. Please convey the Empress's instructions, Brother Zeng!"

"Ah, Lele must have had a tough time!"

Although his words were very polite, Comrade Xigou's voice was full of vigor today, quite like that of an imperial envoy:
"Uh! Good evening, everyone!"
"Um... I've been asked by the Queen to take up a little of your precious time to say a few words!"

He paused, seemingly clearing his throat to gather his emotions, and then began to read in a highly formulaic and melodic tone:
"First and foremost, everyone must have a deep understanding of the current situation!"

"Just half a month ago, the Queen of Chess was crowned the [Chess Saint], becoming the undisputed leader in the country! And today, she immediately won the championship of this year's Tongge Cup domestic tournament!"
"This should have been a joyous occasion for all, a shared glory for the entire Chinese chess community! But!"

His tone suddenly shifted, taking on a tone of unquestionable "criticism":
"At today's awards ceremony, the diva gave some very serious feedback on the mental state and work performance of some of our colleagues!"
"She believes that in some aspects, there are serious problems such as insufficient focus, inadequate research depth, and insufficient pressure on her! This is something that the diva finds very regrettable and unsatisfactory!"
"Therefore, the second point! Please make sure that everyone thoroughly understands and earnestly implements the spirit of the Queen's instructions!"

"In our future work, we must pool our wisdom and efforts, share resources, and conduct joint research to effectively enhance our targeted approach and manage pressure on the Empress Dowager!"

"We will strive to please the Queen and demonstrate our true value!" He paused briefly, his tone softening, seemingly conveying a sense of grace:
"Thirdly! As for myself... I mainly need to do my best to be the most loyal sparring partner by the side of the diva!"
"Serving the Queen is my highest honor and my duty! Therefore, I'm afraid I won't be able to stay and participate in this discussion for a long time."

"I also hope that everyone can be mindful of the bigger picture and consider the overall situation! Organize each seminar activity proactively and consciously! Strive to be a whetstone for the queen..."

Having said that, although Zeng Guangwen himself might not have realized it, as a member of the fermented bean curd community, Yuanzhu naturally felt the faint sense of oppression during the live stream.

There was nothing they could do. A group of top male professional Go players from China, all grown men, were utterly thrashed by a young girl. Not only were they completely routed, but now they were being organized by her "subordinates," subjected to her bureaucratic lectures and task assignments...

This is more than just frustrating; it's downright humiliating!

But... what can they do when their skills are inferior?

If she doesn't obediently listen, and Rui Zhao publicly complains, "You can't beat me, so why don't you work harder?", she'll likely face a barrage of criticism from the entire internet...

What does it mean that "in competitive sports, being bad is the original sin"?

Having gained a deeper understanding of this truth, the round pig leaned back in its chair, its eyes closed, its entire body filled with a sense of utter despair.

However, what Zeng Guangwen said next made Zhu Yuanjun suddenly shudder!
"...Oh, I almost forgot the most important thing!"

Before finishing his speech, Comrade Greyhound seemed to suddenly remember something and hurriedly continued to recite aloud:

"...The Empress Dowager, known as the 'Bai Di Zhaoci,' possesses a benevolent heart! She naturally bestows great rewards upon those who are utterly loyal and devoted! A special imperial edict is issued:"

"Distinguished players, whoever can defeat the Queen of Heaven in a single game will receive a top reward;"
"Those who defeat the Queen and are eliminated in the relay race will receive a medium reward."
"Whoever can hold out for 100 moves without being interrupted by the Queen will receive a reward!"
"The top, middle, and bottom prizes are one million, five hundred thousand, and one hundred thousand yuan respectively!"

"I hope everyone will work hard and actively help the Queen share her burdens!"

After reading the passage aloud, Zeng Guangwen seemed to have accomplished something significant. His tone returned to its previous slightly reserved, official manner, and he added a small note:

"that……

"Just keep this message internally, everyone. Don't spread it outside; it won't have a good impact if it gets out!"

However… Zeng Gou’s final comment had already largely fallen silent among the group of fans. Even the round pig in front of the computer screen was staring wide-eyed.

? ? ? ! ! !
No?! How much?!
Winning one game... a million?!
Zhu Yuanjun felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and he sprang up from his slumped-down position!
Keep in mind that a regular title fight only brings in 500,000 yuan in prize money! The King of Kings tournament, widely considered the second-best in China, only offers a million yuan in prize money!

But now... a million for winning just one game?!
Is this...that fun?!
Even if beating Rui Zhao seems much more difficult than winning the King of Kings championship, if you can sneak up on her with a flying knife, you can still get 500,000!
Even if all else fails, using the "pig tactics" to survive until the 100th hand can still net you 100,000 to fight off famine...

……Depend on!

Why didn't we pledge allegiance to the Queen sooner?
Not only Zhu Yuanjun, but also everyone else in the live chat suddenly erupted in a series of whispers filled with excitement. It seemed that everyone had a completely new realization.

The round pig's thought process also suddenly took a 180-degree turn:

The Tongge Cup World Championship qualifiers start the day after tomorrow, and I absolutely have to make it to the main tournament and wow the Queen of Gold Coins!!!
People always say we're just a pile of fermented bean curd at the feet of a superstar, but today we're going to show those ignorant outsiders what we're made of...

What's wrong with fermented bean curd?!
...

...

"Hmm... Surprisingly, there weren't any upsets in the domestic qualifiers for the Tongge Cup World Championship this time?!"
"All the Chinese 9-dan players in each group have successfully advanced. It seems the biggest news is that Zhuan Guan Bao defeated Lang Haishen to enter the main tournament..."

On the evening of June 30th, the banquet hall of the Tongge Hotel was brightly lit, with soothing music and whispers in various languages ​​filling the air—the opening banquet of the main tournament of the 6th Tongge Cup World Go Open was being held there.

Uesaka Rei, a 7th dan player, sat at her seat, her exquisite meal barely touched. Her gaze, like that of a nimble but slightly wary little animal, subtly swept over her energetic peers at the next table, and she couldn't help but mutter to herself.

That's right, the reason why Kosaka is here is because she has once again made it into the main tournament of the WorldSkills Competition!

Moreover, unlike previous wildcard and designated slots for the main tournament.

With Takuya Ichijo and Koichiro Ueno each occupying one of the only two seeded spots in their respective countries, Rei Uesaka, who had already reached the quarterfinals of the World Championship, demonstrated the strength of a next-generation supernova in the Tongge Cup qualifiers in her home country! She completely suppressed Yoshimoto Yamagami, one of the "Reiwa Three Birds," and Hikaru Kojima, who is almost forty years old, and proudly advanced to the main tournament of the World Championship!

As the saying goes, when life is going well, things go swiftly.

Uesaka Rei, who secured her spot entirely through her own merit, even arrived in Gezhou a little early, planning to congratulate Nie Yunyi on remaining a "WorldSkills virgin" as soon as he was eliminated in the qualifiers.

Unexpectedly, yesterday Nie Yunyi actually managed to defeat Langzi's dragon in the preliminary group finals, and at the same time entered the World Championship main tournament for the first time, he was promoted to the eighth dan! This surprised and frustrated Uesaka Rei.

Hmph! This guy... does have some brute force!
The young master of Japan's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, almost imperceptibly, as a feeling of surprise and frustration, like punching cotton, swirled in his heart.

But... that's fine too!
If I draw that eye-catching bag in this round, I'll definitely teach him a lesson! I'll make sure he's always sticking so close to Sister Rui Zhao...

Obviously...

I'm clearly the next generation of Go player that Sister Rui Zhao loves the most!
Kosaka clenched her small fist under the table, a dangerous glint flashing in her eyes.

Just then, the main beam of light in the banquet hall focused on the stage at the front. The host's elegant voice resounded throughout the hall through the microphone—this usually indicates that the main event of the evening, the "first round of the draw ceremony," is about to begin.

Uesaka Rei immediately sat up straight, gathering all her scattered thoughts and girlish feelings. Her fair face regained the calm and focus of a professional Go player as she prepared to go on stage for the draw ceremony.

However, after the brief opening, the host's next words took her by surprise.

"Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, before the exciting lottery draw begins tonight, we have another important announcement to make!"
Ms. Ai Jian'an, General Manager of Jian'an Network Entertainment Brokerage Co., Ltd., took the stage to announce an important event that is of milestone significance for the globalization of Go!

"Let's give them a round of applause!" (End of Chapter)