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

Chapter 315 The Fifth Crown

"Caixi, how is Wenmei doing?"

December 12st, 1: noon, South Korea Chess Institute.

Jin Youen held the phone and looked at the other end of the line with concern.

However, Zheng Caixi's answer was not optimistic:

“You En, that may not work.

"After Wenmei finished playing chess, she was completely dazed. She refused to take us out to eat and just stayed in her room by herself.

"Vice Chairman Zhao has already contacted her parents, and they will probably be here this afternoon."

It seems that the blow was very severe...

Jin Youen couldn't help but ask again:

"Um... did you tell him about Takuya's disastrous defeat in Japan as I asked? Maybe you can find some comfort?"

"Uh, I did...I did."

Zheng Caixi said hesitantly:

"But not only did it have no effect, it seemed to have the opposite effect..."

"Counter-reaction?" The queen was a little surprised.

In her opinion, as a victim of Rui Zhao's butcher knife, Xu Nanying was comforted by Takuya Ichijo's disastrous defeat and recovered as soon as possible.

Park Moon-mi, who shared the same suffering, should have felt a little comforted by the medicine, even if it didn't cure her illness. However, how come it had the opposite effect when she heard about other people's more tragic experiences?
Just when Jin Youen was puzzled, Zheng Caixi seemed to notice the confusion of his commander and said truthfully:
"When Wen Mei heard what I said, she immediately felt aggrieved.

"She said that Takuya Ichijo had only just reached that point. He was just beaten up by Lei Qi!

"But this is her second consecutive set. She lost in the Wu Yue Cup and then lost in the Lakeside Cup. Who could be more miserable than her...

"Originally, Wenmei just stood there without saying a word. But when I mentioned this, she burst into tears on the spot, and I had to persuade her for a long time..."

"Uh... sorry, I was negligent."

The Queen apologized with a complicated expression.

Originally, she thought that the number one player in Japan is also the face of the country's Go. Being beaten so badly by others is at least more miserable than being beaten by her own teammates, right?

But I forgot that Park Wenmei has been imprisoned for the second time this time... It is indeed more miserable...

"...Also, Caixi, I will rush to Buju tonight and prepare with you for the game the day after tomorrow."

Hearing this, Zheng Caixi was a little surprised, but after two seconds of hesitation, she simply responded:
"……Um."

"Okay then, Wen Mei, let's leave it to Vice Chairman Zhao! After all, you still have a competition to prepare for!"

"……OK."

After explaining everything, Jin Youen hung up the phone, but she looked at the phone in her hand and fell into deep thought.

You don't have any intention of refusing at all...

South Korea is a country that pays great attention to etiquette. For the two things Kim Woo-eun just mentioned, although she felt that she needed to do so from the bottom of her heart, Zheng Caixi did not refuse or be polite at all, and it was a bit outrageous that she agreed directly.

...It seems that Cai Xi is also clearly feeling the pressure...

The Queen expressed her understanding of this.

After all, Zheng Caixi's strength is comparable to Park Wenmei's. Today, she watched Park Wenmei suffer another defeat despite having made sufficient preparations. It is inevitable that her mental state will fluctuate.

The reason why the Ice Queen, who didn't need to fight in the second stage, had to rush to Busu tonight was partly to prepare for the battle, but more importantly, to cheer Zheng Caixi up and stabilize her mentality.

Even...the Queen wanted to rush to Busu this afternoon.

What a pity, the match she wanted to watch today was not just the one between Park Wenmei and Rui Zhao...

She put down her phone and looked back at the computer screen.

At this time, the 72nd move of the third match of the final three-game match of this year's LIG Cup has been played.

The two South Korean 9th dan players, Li Junyan and Liu Shixian, were still evenly matched!

...

...

"Hanyu! Don't feel too stressed. Just show the grace and spirit of us Japanese chess players!
"But you also have to know that although Lei Qi has achieved four consecutive victories, it can be seen that his condition has been up and down recently!
“I believe that with your strength, you have a chance to defeat Lei Qi!
"I wish you good luck in martial arts!"

"OK!
"Chairman Kobayashi! Master Hiromitsu! I will do my best to bring you good news!"

"Thanks a lot!"

December 12st, Dongying Chess Institute.

After some pleasantries before going on stage, Hiroaki Shindo, who was at the Toei Chess Institute, closed the video link with his core player, Masanaga Hanyu, and checked the time.

——It is already 12:40 in the afternoon.

There is no time difference between Japan and South Korea. The sixth game of this Nongshim Cup will start in twenty minutes.

However, the smile that had just appeared on Shindo Hiroaki's face was gradually disappearing.

"Why, Shindo-kun, are you feeling pessimistic?"

At this time, a sixty-year-old white-haired old man sitting next to him asked with a smile.

"Ah, Chairman... I'm not optimistic enough to think that I can defeat Lei Qi by relying on Hanyu-kun."

Shindo Hiroaki smiled bitterly and said, "To be honest, Lei Qi's current level is much worse than his level in the first half of the year, but he is still slightly better than Ichijo, Ueno and me.

"And Hanyu and Yamagami are worse than the three of us, so it might be difficult for them to defeat Lei Qi!"

"Hmm, that's a very calm analysis!"

The chairman of the Toei Chess Institute, Yahiko Kobayashi, nodded slightly, his voice very cultured.

"...But the five of you are already the best chess players that Japan can send out right now! If you really can't help Ichijo save face, then there's nothing we can do."

"Uh... just right, Chairman, I have something I want to discuss with you."

Having said this, Shindo Hiroaki paused and continued:

“Chairman, if Hanyu can’t stop Lei Qi today, I plan to go to South Korea tomorrow!

"And if he continues to defeat the South Korean deputy general tomorrow, I want to go on the field the day after tomorrow and try to stop him!"

Kobayashi Yahiko raised his eyebrows slightly and asked, "Why?"

"We in Japan must try to save some face!"

Shindo Hiroaki said in a deep voice:

“This morning, Aoi and I watched the Lakeside Cup match between Rui Zhao and Park Wenmei.

"To be honest, this pioneer from China is so terrifying. I think it's almost foreseeable that she will kill Aoi! Even..."

The Japanese throne hesitated at this point, but still finished speaking in a low voice:

“…Even considering Aoi’s age, I think Rui Zhao has at least a 40% chance of beating Aoi!

"As a result, the women's team would not win a single match in the entire tournament!
"And here, Yitiao, as the number one player, was defeated miserably by Lei Qi. If we can't show any outstanding results, I'm worried that fans and sponsors will further lose confidence in the development of Go in our country!"

"So... you want to go into battle early, take advantage of Lei Qi's disadvantage of fighting for the fourth consecutive game, and try to defeat him and save face?"

"Yes, Chairman!"

Shindo Hiroaki responded straightforwardly.

“Although I don’t know if Aoi can beat Rui Zhao in the end, it’s always good to be more prepared.

"If I can win, I believe it will be a great motivation for Aoi!"

"That's it..."

Kobayashi Yahiko sighed, but shook his head and said:

"But Shindou-kun...I don't really support it."

"Why?" The Japanese throne couldn't help but ask.

Kobayashi Yahiko said slowly:

"You know, you are the only player in the history of Japanese Go who has achieved seven titles and dominated them all at the same time. In terms of domestic performance alone, you are already the first in history.

“Even at the previous media briefing, one line put you on a higher level than him.

"And now, if you take the initiative and win, it will indeed boost your momentum. But if you deliberately fight in advance and still fail to defeat Lei Qi, who has won four games in four days, our public relations explanation will be difficult.

“So, Shindo-kun, although I admire your sense of responsibility, after the consecutive defeats of Ichijo and Ueno, please put the overall situation first and go out last.

"By then, losing to the undisputed No. 1 player in the world or Li Junyan who just made it to the LIG Cup finals is much better than taking the initiative and being defeated by the Chinese Pioneer in the end."

Shindo Hiroaki was silent for two seconds, then tried to persuade:

"Chairman, in yesterday's match, although Lei Qi made a comeback in the end, it was obvious that he was still struggling.

"If he's in a more tired state... I think I have a clue!"

But Kobayashi Yahiko still shook his head and said:

“Jin Teng, if he’s really not in good shape, he won’t be able to get past Li Junyan, so there’s no need for you to help.

“But if he really beats Li Tingyan, then I don’t think you can beat him either.

"After all, the third game of the LIG Cup final...

"Li Tingyan is slightly ahead now!"

Hearing this, Shindo Hiroaki couldn't help biting his lips slightly, but after thinking for a while, he followed the chairman's meaning and nodded:

“…I understand, Chairman.

“When I play, it doesn’t matter whether my opponent is the current world number one or the future world number one.

"I will do my best to show my style as the number one in all titles!"

...

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On the same day, at 4:50 p.m.

Two important world chess events ended in South Korea.

On the other side, at the Nongshim Cup.

Chinese pioneer Lei Qi went through 275 moves and finally defeated Japanese stalwart Hanyu Masaga with a two-and-a-half-point advantage, achieving five consecutive victories!
On the other side, the third set of the LIG Cup final.

Li Junyan, who ranks third in the number of world championships among active chess players, fought for 312 moves and defeated the world's number one player Liu Shixian with a half-point advantage to win his fifth world championship!

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