Chapter 243 How on earth did I lose to him?
September 9th, 5 a.m., outside Dangchao City Sports Center.

When Rui Zhao and Ai Jianan had already entered the competition venue, Gao Yang, 2nd Dan, was here bragging to a group of media reporters, looking very proud:

“…I just don’t understand why people nowadays focus on such vulgarity and ignore the truly talented people with inner cultivation!
"A female anchor, who is just average at playing chess but looks pretty, has received so much attention. I think this is a concentrated reflection of the spiritual emptiness of modern people and their lack of pursuit of high quality in life.

"As a professional chess player with real potential and a sense of social responsibility, I feel that I need to once again correct this unhealthy trend in the chess world and even in society as a whole!

"Well, I defeated this 'live broadcast queen Zhao Tian Hou' in the national team preliminaries... all my journalist friends know about this, right?
"I think that for chess players who play gimmicks like this, we should beat them every time we see them! Until they stop broadcasting live! Please wait for my good news!"

At this point, a reporter couldn't help but ask:

"Gao Yang, 2nd Dan, from what you said... it seems that you are very disdainful of chess players who broadcast live, right?"

Gao Yang, who was full of vigor and enthusiasm at the moment, did not think much about it and immediately replied:

"Yes! Go is an elegant and classy sport! Using it as a live broadcast gimmick is really crude!"

However, the reporter then revealed the real purpose:
"But the current holder of the [Chess Saint] title, the top player in China, Lin Ruixin, 9th dan, is also a big anchor. May I ask if you also plan to find an opportunity to 'beat him every time you meet him'?"

"Uh……"

Gao Yang, who had just been so passionate, was speechless for a moment.

Do you media people really like to sabotage others?

Not sensible at all!
Fortunately, years of bragging in the line-up have made Gao Erdan extremely adaptable, and he immediately found an excuse:

"Lin Ruixin 9th Dan is definitely different!
"Can a live broadcast by a [Go Saint] be considered a live broadcast? That's for the purpose of promoting Go! It's nothing like a vase like Rui Zhao!"

But the reporter kept insisting:

“But Gao Yang, 2nd Dan, I have actually been watching the live broadcasts of these two recently.

“To be honest, the content of Lin Ruixin’s live broadcast is quite varied.

"In addition to Go, there are also various online games, watching videos, lotteries, chatting, etc. In short, it's quite diverse.

“As for [Go Xiao Zhao]’s live broadcast, whenever I open it, he is either playing chess or reviewing a game. His skills and tactics are so pure that I even think it’s a bit too monotonous.

"If we have to talk about the promotion of Go... I think [Go Xiao Zhao] should be more relevant, right?"

"Uh……"

These words choked Gao Yang again.

To be honest, although he watches live broadcasts, he never watches anything related to Go - who the hell would watch work-related content when relaxing after work!

Therefore, he had heard about the live broadcast content of Lin Ruixin, who had been broadcasting for a long time.

But he really had no idea what was going on with [Go Xiaozhao], who had just been live streaming for three months!

After all, he was just taking advantage of the fact that he won over Rui Zhao in the first round of the national team tournament qualifiers to ride on the other party's popularity. How could he really judge the other party from an objective perspective!

But now that it's all over, Gao Yang can only follow his previous statement:
"It's just... you outsiders just don't understand! Can the live broadcast of the Go Master be the same as that of a new first-dan?

"Lin Ruixin, a 9th dan, can play Go for ten minutes in a live broadcast, which is equivalent to Rui Zhao's three hours. What's wrong with adding some content to spice things up?"

Unfortunately, this reporter still didn't let go of Gao Erdan:
"But... since we're talking about promoting Go, shouldn't we consider the opinions of people outside the circle?"

Gao Yang's expression twisted, knowing that if he continued to argue like this, he would sooner or later be speechless by the other party. At the same time, seeing that the competition time was almost up, he decisively used the escape technique.

“Well… this is complicated to explain and will take quite some time.

"The competition is about to begin. My journalist friend, please be patient. I will explain everything to you after I return victoriously!"

"Ah? Um, wait..."

The reporter wanted to call out to Gao Yang, but he slipped away so smoothly that he ran into the gate of the stadium and disappeared without a trace.

The reporters who were left behind looked at each other in bewilderment. They had no choice but to go about their own work and prepare to collect further material after the live match between Gao Yang and Rui Zhao was over.

However, what the reporters don’t know yet is.

After Gao Yang left, he never came out from the main gate again...

...

...

An hour and a half later, at the 2023 Pinghu Rapid Chess Tournament Qualifiers.

A "key and much-watched qualifying match" that was broadcast live by the official event has just ended.

As Gao Yang, 2nd Dan, looked lost and bewildered, Rui Zhao quietly put away his chess equipment, bowed once more, then stood up and left the competition stage, walking towards Ai Jianan who was filming a vlog not far away.

Seeing that his main player easily won the first battle, Ai Jianan naturally congratulated him enthusiastically:
"Xiao Zhao meow! Congratulations! It was effortless in the first round!" "Ah... thank you..."

However, compared with the agent's enthusiasm, Rui Zhao was obviously not very enthusiastic.

After forcing a smile and saying thank you, he frowned slightly again, and it was obvious that he was not in a good mood.

This made Ai Jianan quite confused, and he immediately asked:

"Um... Xiao Zhao, didn't you win? Why are you still not happy?"

"Well, I'm reflecting..."

"Reflection?"

"Ah."

The girl nodded and said:
“I’m a little confused…

"How did I lose to him in the national team preliminaries?"

...

...

No!

With Gao Yang's level... can he be called a professional chess player?!

I was beaten like this by a female new first-dan player. I was better than him when I was in the qualifying tournament!
At the same time, on the G3 train from Dajing City to Dongjiang.

Lei Qi, who made a sudden decision to rush home early yesterday, had a slightly distorted expression after watching the Pinghu Rapid Chess Tournament preliminaries that just ended.

Even a little bit of defense breaking.

Of course, he knew rationally that although Gao Yang was indeed not as good as he was in the past, he definitely still had some professional strength.

But at this moment, Lei Qi still couldn't help feeling a little uncomfortable...

To be honest, although he had no ill feelings towards Rui Zhao after understanding the whole story, deep down in his heart, the boy still hoped that the new first-dan player would perform worse in the competition.

Because only in this way can it be highlighted how ridiculous Shang Chaotian's previous behavior of completely disregarding his own feelings and forcing himself on Rui Zhao was.

That is why Lei Qi got psychological comfort from Gao Yang's victory over Rui Zhao in the national team preliminaries. He will also take the initiative to watch the live broadcast this time, hoping that Gao Yang can once again sweep the first-dan girl out in the first round.

Besides...isn't this the normal way?
A female chess player whose main purpose is to promote herself, even if she has some skills...she can't be that strong, right?

Although she had defeated Bai Yinhua in a head-on battle... that was thanks to the top-level flying knife skills that Ni Jue taught her.

She had forced Lin Ruixin to retreat... but that was probably because Lin Ruixin was afraid of the top-level flying knife she might use.

Almost defeated the Ice Queen... But that was because the Ice Queen underestimated her opponent, and she used "Flow" recklessly.

The women's Weiqi League has not lost so far, and has even defeated Zhong Wan, 6th Dan, in the five consecutive victories...

That’s because the level of the women’s league is not high... The little witch has now won fourteen games in a row!
...Uh, that doesn't seem right...

The little witch played on three tables, and her opponents were all small fry... If we have to say, her winning streak might not be better than Rui Zhao's on two tables.

But... the little witch is not that powerful!

She is just called "the future leader of Chinese women's Go"...

……Well……

……Um!

It’s just, it’s not that great!

After saying this in his heart, Lei Qi realized that he couldn't let his imagination run wild any longer...

Otherwise, the more you think about it, the more confused your mind will become!

The young man frowned and after a moment of silence he continued to operate his phone, intending to see who Rui Zhao's next opponent would be.

Please! Give me something more powerful!

Lei Qi prayed silently in his heart.

As someone who has always relied on his brute force to win, he has also personally experienced the mentality of those online game card-drawing parties when they act as gamblers.

(End of this chapter)

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