Chapter 190 Fighting Will
"Little Bear? Why are you here so early today?"

At 7:24 am on July , the official studio of Wu Yue Cup.

Shang Chaotian arrived quite early that day - before his last day of competition he had an event to communicate with chess fans online, so he came early to prepare.

But when Shang Chaotian arrived at the studio early, he saw a dark and thin over-age boy had already arrived, sitting there with a very interested look, eager to try.

The game officially starts at 11 o'clock. As the guest commentator, Xiong Siyi normally doesn't need to come so early, so he asked this question.

When Xiong Si saw that it was Shang Chaotian, he was not in a hurry. After greeting him, he scratched the back of his head:

"Hey, good morning, Chairman Shang!

"As for me, I woke up early today! After seeing classmate Xiao Rui kill half of Park Wenmei's chessboard yesterday, I was looking forward to the game between the Ice Queen and Rui Zhao, so I just came early - I was awake anyway."

Shang Chaotian couldn't help but frown and remind:

"Hey, hey, the national team competition will be held in early next month! Why don't you spend more time preparing!"

The overage boy smiled and replied:
“Hey, it’s just a competition, anyway I’m ready to be kicked down by Xiao Lei!

"And the match between Rui Zhao and the Ice Queen has attracted a lot of attention. I heard from Sister Song Jin that both Japan and South Korea have emphasized that this match must be broadcast live, right?"

"This is... the end!"

Shang Chaotian was speechless for a moment.

"No, it's a title after all! Be serious!"

Xiong Siyi still didn't think there was a problem, and his words were still nonchalant:
"It's okay. We should encourage the newcomers too! For example, didn't the chess master Lin deliberately lose to me last year?
“Although my style is not that noble, I am still open-minded.

"If I can hold on this year, I will. If I can't, I will just regard myself as Xue Lin's Chess Master paving the way for the younger Xiao Lei! And Xiao Lei just lost the Chess Master Tournament! Let's give him some comfort!"

It's been a year, how come this idiot still believes this!
Shang Chaotian complained, and at the same time he felt that the contestants today were so weird.

But just as he finished complaining, Xiong Siyi suddenly seemed to remember something and asked:

"Oh, by the way, Chairman Shang! How is Xiao Lei doing recently?"

"On the day the Chess Saint Tournament ended, I sent him a WeChat message to express my condolences. It took him five or six days to reply with a bland 'thank you'. I felt like he wasn't in a good mood..."

"Well, it's just a title! He's not even 18 years old yet, so if he waits another two years, it will be easy for him to get it!"

I wish everyone could be as open-minded as you!
Thinking of the current state of his most proud student, Shang Chaotian couldn't help but sigh secretly, but on the surface he still spoke for Lei Qi:

"It's okay, I'm just a little unhappy after losing the game!
"Just prepare for the national team competition and wait for him to get the challenger spot and come find you!"

...

...

It’s ten o’clock…

Time to get something to eat and get ready for the game!
Rui Zhao, who was still using a laptop in the room to do an AI review of yesterday's game, glanced at the time, then sorted his thoughts out and turned off the computer.

After taking a deep breath, she walked out of her room and headed to the cafeteria alone.

Originally, Ai Jianan had suggested to her that he would come this morning to cheer her up and help her out a little, but the girl flatly refused.

You need to clear away distractions from other things as much as possible so that you can be in the best condition during the game - this is what Rui Zhao felt recently after adapting to the new game state.

After a quick brunch, the time came to ten forty, and we would be able to enter the game room in five minutes.

In order to avoid external interference, Rui Zhao tried his best to enter the game room directly at the right time during this competition, and did not stay in the players' public lounge at any time.

The purpose... is to avoid having to greet other Chinese players, so as to minimize the influence of the outside world on oneself.

Empty your mind, empty your mind...

Focus, focus...

Also, you need to be imposing... She's just an ice queen, nothing to be afraid of!

She also lost to Park Moon-mi in the South Korean domestic competition, so I definitely don’t have no chance!
On the way to the chess room, Rui Zhao recited silently in his mind, and his steps became more focused and determined.

At this moment, the cell phone in the girl's hand rang suddenly - someone sent her a message.

She raised her hand and saw that the WeChat message was from Lei Jingming:
[Lightning and Thunder]: Rui Zhao, you played very well in yesterday's game! Keep up the good work today. I was also secretly watching your game!

It was obvious that this WeChat message was sent to Rui Zhao specifically to cheer her up before she entered the game room.

The girl was deeply moved after reading this WeChat message from her former teacher... no, Lei Jingming, who is still her teacher in her heart.

After a little thought, the girl replied to the WeChat message before the game:

[Xiao Zhao]: Yes! Thank you!
[Xiao Zhao]: Just wait and see how this good-for-nothing student of yours can defeat the Ice Queen and bring honor to you!

Lei Jingming on the other end did not seem to expect the student union to be so "powerful" and did not reply for a while.

It was not until Rui Zhao was about to reach the door of the chess room that Lei Jingming replied:
[Thunder and Lightning]: I've already told you... I'm not your teacher anymore, so you don't have to care so much about my affairs.

[Lightning and Thunder]: But... since you said so, I will definitely watch the whole thing!

[Lightning and Thunder]: Even if I pretend to have something to do today, I will definitely watch your game to the end!

Seeing that Lei Jingming had replied to the message, Rui Zhao couldn't help but tighten his grip on his phone, his eyes becoming sharper.

Even though I'm not very smart, but when it comes to focusing on Go, I won't lose to anyone!

If... I could defeat the Ice Queen... maybe Lei Qi would agree that I'm not just a vase, right?
In this way, he should be able to slowly understand Chairman Shang and Teacher Lei's actions in the past...

So... hmmm!

Rui Zhao, you have to work harder!

The girl actively gave herself psychological hints, but she was not worried at all about causing herself any psychological pressure.

After all, he had survived the terrible PTSD from the professional tournament, so the rest of the so-called "psychological pressure" was nothing but clouds in the sky in Rui Zhao's view.

Just when Rui Zhao arrived at the door of the chess room with full determination, she found that she was not the only one waiting at the door to open.

A cool woman with short hair was already standing by the door of the chess room, with a calm expression:

Ice Queen.

The top female Go player in the world today.

The only female chess player to have won the runner-up in the Unrestricted World Championship.

At the same time... he is also my opponent today!

Rui Zhao narrowed his eyes, then pursed his lips, and walked to the side of the Ice Queen with a determined and imposing look. After nodding to her, he stood beside her and waited without any shyness.

It was impossible for Jin Youen not to notice Rui Zhao.

It can even be said that when she discovered the arrival of her young opponent, her cold gaze remained on the girl and never moved away.

When she found that the other party did not seem to be afraid of her at all, but seemed to be more determined to fight, she rarely smiled:
"Young girl, You played well yesterday."

Rui Zhao didn't expect Jin Youen to suddenly say this, but she answered without hesitation:

"Thank you. So will I today!"

The Ice Queen seemed a little surprised by the reply, but it was obvious that she didn't hate the answer, and her smile grew wider.

A minute later, staff from the Chess Association came and opened the door of the game room.

The two players in this most watched match entered the game room side by side with their heads held high.

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