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

"Good evening, everyone! I am currently at the Jiangdong Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dongjiang City."

"Tomorrow at 1 PM, the world-renowned human-machine Go match between Rui Zhao and the latest version of the AI ​​Go software OMEGA GO ver2028 will be held here! The final setup of the venue and the debugging of the software and hardware are underway."

"The results of this competition have greatly influenced the debate surrounding the value of human Go competitions that has been going on for the past six months, thus attracting media from all over the world to come and report on it!"

"Not only were all the rooms at the Jiangdong Ritz-Carlton Hotel booked out well in advance, but there wasn't a single room available at any of the hotels within a two-kilometer radius!"
"Deepbrain CEO Elon Musk is also present and will represent Deepbrain's latest version of AI software, OMEGA GO, on the field tomorrow, which shows how much attention this competition has received!"
"And right now, we are honored to have Mr. Shang Chaotian, Chairman of the Chinese Chess Association, with us! Hello, Chairman Shang!"

"Hello, Miss Nian!"

"What are your thoughts on the first game of the five-game match between humans and machines that will begin tomorrow?"
"Does our eternal Zhaojun, Rui Zhao 9-dan, have any chance of winning?"

Uh... well...

"I personally think: "

"Although AI seems very powerful, it must be said that it still has limitations. Not only does it have blind spots from time to time, but it also makes mistakes in judgment at times, so it is far from being 'absolutely invincible'."

"Considering Rui Zhao's consistently excellent form over the past year, the entire Chinese Go community is very confident that Rui Zhao will defeat AI!"

"Ah! It seems that the entire Chinese Go community is extremely supportive and expectant of Rui Zhao 9-dan's victory. It can be said that everyone from top to bottom is united as one!"

"Then I wish our eternal Zhaojun a victorious start to the game, with every move a stunning masterpiece!"
"...

"...Yes, Chairman Shang!"

"That's enough!"

The date was April 28th, the day before the first match of the human-machine competition.

Five o'clock in the evening, a corner of the lobby of the Jiangdong Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dongjiang City, Huaxia.

Seeing the photographer give an "OK" sign, Nian Lili, a reporter from a central media outlet covering the human-machine competition, signaled to Shang Chaotian that she could relax. The chairman of the chess association also breathed a small sigh of relief upon hearing this.

To be honest, as the head of the association, Shang Chaotian would naturally not be afraid of an interview or research session.

The problem is that his statement just now, expressing confidence in Rui Zhao's victory, has put him under considerable pressure.

...In fact, he wasn't the only one who felt stressed!

After recording the footage, even Nian Lili hesitated for a moment before asking Shang Chaotian another question:

"However, Chairman Shang..."

"Although we are very clear that our association will definitely give Rui Zhao our full support... the other side is an AI!"
"Speaking so bluntly in front of the entire nation and during an interview with a state media outlet..."

"Is it really good?"

"Uh……"

Shang Chaotian hesitated for a moment.

To be honest, he hadn't originally intended to make such a definitive statement—but since someone had so confidently suggested it, it would have been inappropriate for him to show any weakness.

Thinking of this, the chess association chairman subconsciously glanced at Ai Jian'an, who was not far away. Seeing this, Miss Ai, who was waiting nearby, walked over with a smile and answered on Shang Chaotian's behalf:
"Sister Lili, it's okay!"
"Chairman Shang must have his reasons for saying that!"

"Is this, like this?"

Nian Lili was still clearly somewhat skeptical, so she lowered her voice and continued to ask:
"So... the association and Rui Zhao are prepared?"

“Hehe~
"Think about it! Think about it carefully!"

Miss Ai meaningfully assumed the role of the riddle teller, and the reporter naturally understood.

After saying "I understand" twice, Nian Lili said goodbye and went off to do her work with anticipation and excitement.

However, although the reporter seemed to have discerned something, Shang Chaotian had no idea what was going on!
Even though the Chess Association had indeed made ample preparations and created an entire library of attack tools for Rui Zhao, Shang Chaotian knew in his heart that even if he successfully attacked the AI, Rui Zhao's chances of winning against the latest AI were still slim.

The more aggressively you speak now, the harder you'll be hit by the boomerang later!

However, despite his inner turmoil, Shang Chaotian always followed Ai Jian'an's suggestions without complaint.

Right now, the entire world of chess is practically being carried by the Athena of chess, and he feels it's his duty to help in any way, no matter how small!
They've already gone to the trouble of gathering all the top-level players in the country to screen for blind spots, so what's a little thing like being ridiculed a few times afterward?
Thinking of this, Chairman Shang did not dwell on it or press for answers, but instead sincerely stated:

"Xiao Ai, to be honest, I don't know if Rui Zhao will have a chance to beat Deepbrain's AI after using the throwing knife."

"But since Rui Zhao has led us to this point, the association will do its utmost no matter what!"
"However... if Rui Zhao really can't do anything about AI, we'll probably have a lot of verbal battles with North America after the human-machine competition!"
"Just let me know what resources you need when the time comes!"

"Even if it means finding a high-ranking leader, I will definitely find a way to get Go into the Olympics..."

"Oh, Chairman Shang!"

"You don't need to be so serious!"

Seeing that Shang Chaotian was getting more and more serious, Ai Jian'an interrupted him with a smile:
"perhaps……

"Will Xiao Zhao win her first match tomorrow?"

"……what?"

Seeing the knowing smile on the other person's face, which seemed to exude an air of unwavering composure, Shang Chaotian blinked and couldn't help but ask:
"Could it be...

What other preparations have you made?

"It's not that there aren't any!"

Ai Jianan kept everyone in suspense for a moment:
"While it must be said that in terms of absolute strength, Xiao Zhao is definitely inferior to AI. But as everyone knows:"

"Weakness is not an obstacle to survival... arrogance is."

...

...

"...Well, I just don't understand..."

"Why are you still hanging around Rui Zhao right before the competition?!"
"Shouldn't we have let Rui Zhao get some time to adjust herself before she gets back to her best condition?!"

The following day, April 29, was the first game of the best-of-five human-machine Go match.

At 12:30 PM, in the corridor of the Ruizhao Suite at the Jiangdong Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

Seeing Li Jingzhe just walk out of Rui Zhao's room, Lei Qi, who had been outside for a long time, had some objections.

As for the reason... it's quite simple:
This morning, during the last half-day, he had originally planned to go with Ni Jue to discuss with Rui Zhao which throwing knives to prioritize.

Who would have thought that he, the second most powerful man in the world, was not summoned by the Empress, but Li Jingzhe and Ai Jianan spent the whole morning in Rui Zhao's room!

Ah, if I had to say something: even Zeng Gou went in to work as a handyman!

Although Lei Qi and Zeng Guangwen only arrived in Dongjiang yesterday at noon, as Rui Zhao's most favored servant—and of course, the only one—Zeng Guangwen quickly got the opportunity to serve the Empress and assist Ai Jian'an with various trivial matters.

This made Lei Qi realize firsthand why it's said that there are at least tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions, of people who want the position of a dog under the Empress Zhaotian...

Xiao Lei Jiuduan expressed his understanding of Ai Da Laoban's presence—after all, she is the coordinating axis of Zhao Tianhou's team and Rui Zhao's closest friend.

Zeng Gou, at least he was a loyal dog, so it's understandable...

But after Li Jingzhe finished the blind spot screening, it was clearly already dregs!

What right do I have to stay with Rui Zhao at this time?

Li Jingzhe, who had just emerged, was slightly taken aback by Lei Qi's sudden outburst of anger, but a hint of smugness quickly appeared on her face:

"Lei Qi, stop fooling around! We have serious business to discuss!"

"Serious business?!"

Lei Qi frowned even more upon hearing this:

"We've already screened out all the blind spots, what use are you now?!"

In his view, Li Jingzhe's value had been fully exploited after completing the blind spot screening task—and at this moment, there was only half an hour left before the start of the competition!
Even if someone is needed to help with odd jobs, there's always Zeng Guangwen, isn't there?

Why do we have to make him do all this for us?!

However, Li Jingzhe did not get angry in the face of Lei Qi's questioning; instead, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.
"...You don't understand, do you?"

"It's okay! You'll find out after the first game today!"

Lei Qi was confused by Li Jingzhe's cryptic words and was about to press him for an explanation.

But just then, the tightly closed suite door was gently pulled open again!

A figure appeared at the doorway, instantly drawing their attention!
It's Rui Zhao!
At this moment, she changed into a competition outfit carefully prepared by Ai Jian'an—a white suit with a black lining, its cut clean and elegant. Her long ponytail, tied at the back of her head with a black and white ribbon, swayed slightly with her movements, like clouds drifting across a mountain peak.

She wore no heavy makeup; her clean face had only a natural blush, and her clear eyes sparkled like a mountain spring. Yet, the awe-inspiring aura she exuded made her seem like a Valkyrie about to charge into battle!
The appearance of the chess goddess instantly brightened up the previously dim corridor!

Her absolute beauty and ethereal temperament were so striking that Lei Qi and Li Jingzhe were momentarily stunned!

However, this certain simpleton, oblivious to her own charm, saw Lei Qi standing guard at the door and naturally greeted him:

"Ah, Lei Qi! It's been a long time!"

"I heard from Brother Zeng yesterday that the final screening of blind spots in Dajing this time mainly relied on you and Senior Brother Ni. You've really worked hard!"

"Ah...it's nothing!"

Upon hearing this, Lei Qi's face flashed with a hint of unease:
"After all, everyone's here this time, and as your best friend, I should do my part!"

Ah... indeed.

"Everyone's here!"

Rui Zhao's voice carried a hint of emotion as she turned her gaze to Zeng Guangwen, who was following behind her:
"Brother Zeng, could you please give me your phone? And also add me to the large group for filtering blind spots!"

"Ah! Yes, Your Majesty!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Zeng Guangwen immediately took out Rui Zhao's phone from his pocket and handed it over respectfully with both hands, the process was incredibly smooth.

Ai Jian'an, who had also followed them out of the room, tilted her head slightly upon seeing this and asked softly:

"Xiao Zhao, what's wrong with you...?"

Rui Zhao took the phone, gently sliding her fingertips across the smooth screen to unlock it, answering as she operated it:

"Everyone has helped me so much, I have to say thank you before the competition... Ah!"

At this point, a barely perceptible flicker of emotion flashed in Yong Shi Zhaojun's clear eyes, as if a distant memory had gently plucked a string in her heart:
He then murmured softly:
"...As for the one Brother Zeng just mentioned who has already left the group..."

"Let his student take it to him!" (End of Chapter)