Chapter 400 "Secrets"

“I’m sorry, teacher!

"I, I tried my best to follow the 'cheat manual', but my level may still be a little lacking..."

On the evening of March 3, after the first round of the fan-air battle ended.

Miko Sakurai came to a corner of the chess academy and immediately apologized to her teacher, Takaya Hoshigo, who was watching the game outside the venue.

For chess players, winning and losing is normal, and there is no need to apologize to the teacher just for losing a game.

But this game is a little different.

After all, after I confirmed my match against Rui Zhao, her teacher quickly helped her get the "secret book" on how to deal with Rui Zhao. But even so, she was defeated after only 137 moves, which made her feel very sorry.

"Hey! It's okay Sakurai, just do your best!"

Xinghegui was quite open-minded about the student's apology and consoled him repeatedly:

"Even if Xia Chuan had obtained this 'secret book', he could only have barely beaten Rui Zhao by half a point.

“And Rui Zhao is well-known in China for her ability to suppress opponents. It can be said that among all the contestants participating in the first round, she is undoubtedly the strongest.

"Honestly, I felt like it was all over when you drew Rui Zhao this time. But as chess players, we have to do our best. It doesn't matter if we lose!"

"But I am very sorry for failing to live up to your expectations..."

Sakurai Miko bowed again, then hesitated for a moment and asked:
“That…teacher.

"Can I give this 'secret book' to Uesaka Second Dan?"

"what?

“Give it to Uesaka?”

Hearing this, Xing Hegui was slightly stunned and seemed a little surprised.

But Sakurai Miko still insisted on speaking:

“In the next round, the player who drew Rui Zhao was Uesaka 2nd Dan.

"I guess she's under a lot of pressure facing Rui Zhao, so I was wondering... could I help her too..."

Seeing the student's serious look, Xinghegui blinked several times before he realized what was happening and couldn't help laughing:

"Ah... so that's what you're worried about!
"But Sakurai, let me say something blunt:
"Are you underestimating how much the entire Japanese chess world values ​​this rising star, Uesaka Rei?"

"……Eh?"

Hearing this, Sakurai's expression became more confused. And Xinghei Takashi continued to explain:
“Although the chess academy requires this ‘secret manual’ to be kept confidential, there are too many people involved.

"I can find a way to get it, so you think Uesaka Kyudan can't?"

“Ah… Th-that’s right.”

"And you have to know that the Chess Academy is particularly concerned about Li-chan. I guess...

"Li-chan won't get this thing much later than Xia Chuan."

...

...

"Great! I got Rui Zhao in the second round!

"I've been waiting for almost half a year!"

At the same time, in another corner of the chess academy.

Rei Uesaka, who had just finished drawing lots, came to Aoi Natsukawa excitedly to "report the good news".

However, looking at the future star of Japan jumping and dancing in front of her, the Japanese female Honinbo looked a little embarrassed:

"Rei, Rei-chan...

"Rui Zhao, this should be the strongest opponent you can theoretically draw in the second round... This shouldn't be something to be happy about, right?"

According to the rules of the tournament, the second round of the game is a match between the seeded player and the winner of the first round, so Uesaka Rei will definitely not face a seeded player in the second round. Among the non-seeded players, the strongest one is undoubtedly the "live queen Zhao Tianhou".

"Why isn't it worth being happy?"

Although Natsukawa Aoi was very worried, Uesaka Rei seemed to be not afraid of Rui Zhao, who had a bad reputation:
"Sister Aoi, even though you saved face for our Japanese side in the Lakeside Cup and defeated Rui Zhao head-on, I still have to work hard to get my own victory!
"I have been training very hard in the past six months! I have also been studying the information about Rui Zhao that my father gave me!
"This time when I meet her, I will definitely teach her a lesson!"

Seeing her future rising star eager to try, Natsukawa Aoi didn't know what to say for a moment.

When I first got this "secret book", I was only half a point better than Rui Zhao!
Not to mention, since the second stage of the Lakeside Cup, Rui Zhao has won two championships in China, the "Bay Area Masters Tournament" and the "Rookie King Tournament". I'm afraid his strength has improved again!
As a result, facing such a terrifying opponent, Li-chan was actually very happy...

I can only say that a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger...

Natsukawa Aoi sighed secretly without being noticed, but she couldn't bear to dampen Uesaka Rei's enthusiasm, so she could only coax her:

"Is that so? Then I guess I'll have to ask you, Rei-chan, for help!
"To be honest, I heard that Rui Zhao was planning to come to me with great rage to avenge the blow he took on me at the Lakeside Cup. I'm quite troubled!
"If Li-chan can help me get rid of her, I will be very happy!"

"Yes, Sister Xiachuan, leave it to me!"

In response to Natsukawa Aoi's request, Uesaka Rei patted her chest, appearing extremely confident and imposing.

...

...

“Hmm…that’s weird.

"Uesaka Rei, the little crybaby of the diva...why is she looking so fierce and aggressive today?"

The next day, March 3, was the second day of the fan-air battle.

Zeng Guangwen, who was broadcasting live at home, looked at the official live broadcast screen and couldn't help but wonder.

Although Qiantang team lost to Tiangang team with a score of 4:4 in the finals of the Weiqi League two days ago and failed to defend the title.

But Zeng Guangwen, who was a perennial substitute for the Qiantang team and did not receive any extra bonus, did not care about it.

This is not as important as having your own side job!
In the second round of the fan-to-air battle today, Uesaka Rei looked clearly determined to fight to the death, and she was mumbling something to Rui Zhao at the same time.

It was a pity that Rui Zhao didn't understand Japanese at all, so he could only give an awkward but polite smile.

Fatty Zeng couldn't help but continue to sigh:

"Last time I saw her crying so sadly, I was a little worried that it might leave a psychological trauma on her.

"But now it seems... I was worrying too much!"

However, although Zeng Qidan was working hard to warm up for the competition, unfortunately the comments were completely focused on something else:

[Anchor! Where is An An?]

[Xiao Zhao cannot lose An An, just like the West cannot lose Jerusalem! ]

[Zeng Fatty, An An won't be able to walk with Xiao Zhao anymore, won't you be sad? ]

Well……

As expected, the departure of Ai Jianan, the "Executive Deputy Anchor", had an impact on Rui Zhaona's live broadcast!
Zeng Guangwen glanced at the comments and thought to himself:

Not only have they come to me to complain, but they haven't stopped even today, the second day! You can imagine what the situation is like in [Weiqi Xiaozhao]'s live studio.

However, Zeng Guangwen also knew that Ai Jianan's departure was indeed a long-established plan. Although it was a pity, there was nothing he could do about it, and some complaints from the audience were inevitable.

What's more, Ai Jianan's departure is also an opportunity for him!
If I can help the Queen Mother stabilize the situation, I will be directly upgraded from "Minister of the Phoenix" to "Minister of Respect"!

Thinking of this, Fatty Zeng became more motivated:
"Ah, as for An An, she has been busy with her career recently, and she may not be able to work as an assistant to the Queen for a long time in the future.

"But An An will definitely come back often in the future, don't worry!

"My name is Zeng Guangwen, and I will definitely bring you all the Queen's die-hard fans some first-hand news about An An in the future!
"Also, the newcomer Ran Ran is pretty cute too! Dear fans of the Queen, please be more patient and supportive!

"Okay! Now let's get into the game!
"Today's game is played by the Queen with black pieces, and Uesaka Rei with white pieces..."

(End of this chapter)

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