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

"Thank you for accepting our interview, Lei Qi Jiudan!

“First of all, congratulations on your victory over Takuya Ichijo! You have won four consecutive games in the Nongshim Cup and eliminated the Japanese team from this year’s Nongshim Cup.

"How do you feel about today's game?"

“Just… just like yesterday, it’s still pretty tough.

"In the past year, Yitiao Jiudan has made great progress, including winning the world championship. He is very strong.

"But when it comes to fast chess, Japanese chess players as a whole are not that good at it. This may be the main reason why I was able to win today!"

"Ah! Lei Qi Jiudan is still very humble and pragmatic!

"After defeating Takuya Ichijo, you, Lei Qi 9th dan, are now only one step away from winning the ninth Nongshim Cup for China - Liu Shixian 9th dan, who is ranked first in South Korea.

“I have to say that your record against him is not very ideal. In the last tournament, he ended your seven-game winning streak and you failed to create a new record in the Nongshim Cup.

"Right now, Lin Ruixin is not in good form, and the other substitute player is unlikely to be better than you. The media and chess fans in the circle generally believe that tomorrow's game will be the final battle of this Nongshim Cup!

"And in such an important match, facing Liu Shixian again, I wonder how you, Lei Qi, feel about it?"

“I don’t think there’s anything special to look at.

“Although I’m on a losing streak against Liu Shixian 9th Dan…it’s not a big deal.

"For example, before he was 21, Liu Jiudan's record against Lin Ruixin Jiudan and Li Tingyan Jiudan was also very poor, but after that, he turned around and reversed his offense and defense.

“My current strength is still improving, and I will be twenty in half a year. I think it won’t be surprising if I can make a breakthrough against Liu Jiudan.

"After all, Go is played one move at a time, not calculated based on past results."

"Ah! It seems that Lei Qi Jiuduan is indeed very confident in himself!

"Then I wish you good results in tomorrow's competition. Come on!"

"OK, thanks."

……

Seeing that the interview was finally over, Lei Qi breathed a sigh of relief, then quickly left and walked towards his own combat meeting room, ready to review today's game with his teammates and prepare for the final battle starting tomorrow.

Although it was obvious that Lin Ruixin was not very happy with his winning streak and his analysis and discussion were all in a bad mood, Sun Yi and Kuai Liang were still very cooperative and gave their own ideas and opinions. It is always more helpful to listen to other people's ideas and suggestions.

However, when Lei Qi had only walked halfway, a very familiar figure was waiting on the road he had to take.

Lei Qi glanced at the person who came, his expression slightly stiffened, and then he asked simply without missing a single word:
"Is there something wrong, Liu Jiudan?"

Liu Shixian, who was leaning against the wall of the corridor with his arms folded, turned around and replied with a smile:

“Nothing much, just say hello to tomorrow’s opponent and go back.

“I am looking forward to tomorrow’s game, I hope this game won’t be so boring.

"After all... I have no expectations for the next two until now."

"Will not."

The boy simply gave a negative answer, but did not specify what he was denying.

It seemed to just mean that tomorrow's game would not be boring, but it also seemed to contain some other meanings...

Liu Shixian blinked his eyes when he heard this, and asked casually:
"You defended her so much at the opening ceremony, but these past two days... I don't see her coming?"

Although the tones of "she" and "he" in Chinese are indistinguishable, Lei Qi knew who "she" was referring to after hearing this, and replied calmly:
"For such a big star like her to arrive too early would easily invite all kinds of speculation and cause a stir in advance.

"and……

"Why waste all this energy when you have a chance to win it?"

Hearing this scathing reply, Liu Shixian smiled again and did not engage in a verbal battle with Lei Qi anymore. Instead, he brought up another topic:
“Well, actually I’ve always wanted to ask you one thing:

"What is your relationship with her? I can see that you care about her a lot.

“I originally thought that it was normal for a guy of your age to have a crush on such a beautiful and outstanding girl in the industry.

"But now, I don't think it's like..."

Lei Qi was slightly stunned, as if he had never expected the other party to ask such a question. He then smiled bitterly and shook his head:
"How could this happen...

"To use someone like her as a love object... that's such a shame!"

"That is……?"

"Strong enemy."

Lei Qi gave his answer briefly and powerfully without any hesitation.

But after thinking for a second, he added:
"…One-sided."

"One-sided?"

This supplement made Young Master Liu laugh:

"Ah... I see! That does make sense!

"But if you put it this way...

"I'm also looking forward to this dessert.

"Thank you for your answer, Lei Qi Jiudan.

"See you tomorrow."

After saying this, Liu Shixian turned around and left. He looked very relaxed, and it didn't seem like he was about to face an important game, but rather was looking forward to a happy vacation.

The young man who stayed in place glanced at his opponent's back for a moment, then took another step and continued to move forward:
"……See you tomorrow."

...

...

"That, Zhao Zhao...

"I have no objection to you going to the Dongjiang Hotel to watch the game today...

"But what are you packing for?!"

The next day, early in the morning of February 2th.

Rui Zhao’s home in Wanyuan Times Community, Dongjiang City.

Li Xinyin looked puzzled as she watched her daughter take out her small suitcase early in the morning. She knew yesterday that Rui Zhao was going to Dongjiang Hotel to watch the "early battle between Lei Qi and Liu Shixian".

But in her opinion, her daughter was just taking a taxi there and back today, just like going out to see a musical - but why did she suddenly put away her suitcase?

Facing his mother's question, Rui Zhao showed a prepared smile:

"Ah! That's it, mom!
“Today, Lei Qi Jiudan may end up in the ring and win back the Nongshim Cup that he hasn’t won in four years!
"The Chess Association is planning to hold a celebration banquet and party at the Dongjiang Hotel tonight, and I also want to join in the fun after a long absence.

"I think it might be late, so I'll just take my luggage with me and stay there..."

"……what?"

Hearing this, Li Xinyin frowned:
"No matter how late it is, you can always get a taxi home! Dongjiang is not a rural area, there is always a way to get a taxi!

"It's not nice for a girl like you not to go home at night!"

"But mom, I really am..."

"Okay, honey, Zhao Zhao is a grown-up girl now!"

At this moment, Rui Guoquan suddenly interrupted and said:

"You saw how hard she worked practicing chess at home every day during the Spring Festival.

"This is a rare opportunity for us to celebrate and relax together, so don't spoil her fun!"

"Well, that's what I mean..."

Li Xinyin was still a little reluctant:
"But Zhao Zhao hasn't been at home for long in the past year. She will go to the Weiqi League playoffs and compete with Shan Kong soon. I don't know when we can meet again!
"When she was in Dongjiang, I always hoped to see my daughter more..."

"Oh! That's why I said that Zhao Zhao is already a big girl! Her twentieth birthday is coming soon!"

Rui Guoquan comforted his wife and said:

"Wife, don't you think Zhao Zhao has really grown a lot in the past year or so?
"She can already earn her own money and make decisions about all the important things in her life! And yet you're still worrying about this and that every day. How can you be so annoying!"

Hearing this, Li Xinyin blinked and couldn't help but look at her daughter, looking her up and down again.

In fact, Rui Zhao's appearance has hardly changed. At first glance, he looks pure and clean.

But the look in her dark eyes, though gentle yet firm and powerful, gradually faded the immaturity of her whole temperament, and replaced it with a pure and mature aura, making her look more graceful, transparent and exquisite.

Li Xinyin was stunned for two seconds when she noticed that her daughter had indeed changed. Then she sighed and nodded, saying:
"Indeed... Zhao Zhao has indeed grown up.

"Hey! All right then!

"Zhao Zhao, don't cause trouble for the Chess Association and your teacher Lei and his family.

"Also, if Lei Qi fails to win, remember to come back early..."

"what……"

Hearing this, Rui Zhao added in a low voice with embarrassment:
"Mom! Then we have to compete tomorrow, so I might as well just stay at the Dongjiang Hotel..."

"..."

Seeing that her daughter was taking advantage of her, Li Xinyin was a little speechless, thinking that her silly daughter was becoming more and more cunning as she grew older.

But Rui Guoquan didn't seem to mind this, and decisively continued:

"That's it!

"Oh, honey, don't you have a day off tomorrow?
"There's a game tomorrow, so I'll take a day off and we can go to Dongjiang Hotel to be with our daughter!"

Her husband had already said so, and Li Xinyin knew that if she brought it up again, it would spoil the fun:

"...Okay, then let's do as you say!
"Hey, but it seems that the substitute player for the Nongshim Cup this time hasn't been announced by the chess association yet! Why are they keeping it a secret?
"Zhao Zhao, do you know any news?"

"Uh, this..."

Rui Zhao's expression suddenly became a little awkward, but Rui Guoquan answered very naturally:
"Hey, honey, stop caring about this!
"In short, I believe Chairman Shang...

"They must have picked a chess player they are most proud of and trust."

...

...

"Okay, son, don't stress!

"Whether you win or not, you are mom's pride! Do you understand?"

At 12:40 p.m. on the same day, at Dongjiang Hotel.

Before Lei Qi went to the chess room, Qin Xiaoxue, who had been staying in Dongjiang Hotel these days, hugged her son again and reminded him of something.

Ever since the accident in the fifth match of the Chess Saint Tournament last year, Qin Xiaoxue has been particularly concerned about Lei Qi's mental state. Therefore, before bidding farewell to her son in every important game, she would cheer Lei Qi up and relieve his stress.

However, Xiao Lei responded very naturally to his mother's advice.

"Mom, it's been a long time since the Chess Saint Tournament, you don't have to be so nervous!

"Just if I lose...Dad, please don't blame me."

"how come!"

Lei Jingming on the side quickly replied:
"Son, you have won four games in a row, that's great! Even if we don't win the Nongshim Cup, it won't be your fault!

"If you want to blame someone, you can only blame Lin Ruixin who is always playing badly and the substitute chess player who is still trying to hide the truth!"

Ok……

...That's why I said, don't blame me...

Lei Qi muttered to himself in his heart, but his face remained expressionless.

But... I don't want her to play at all...

If I rely on female chess players to overcome difficulties, wouldn’t I become a Gallic chess player myself?

"Well, Dad, Mom! I'm going to the competition!

"Wait for my good news!"

After saying goodbye to his parents, Lei Qi strode to the chess room to face the game he had been preparing for for a long time.

The twelfth match of this Nongshim Cup, which was considered by many media as an "early main battle", began... (End of this chapter)