"……OK!
“Let us thank Chairman Shang, Ms. Ai and Rui Zhao 9th Dan for bringing us such a wonderful event!
"Next we will move on to the award ceremony!
"Please invite Mr. Lu Wenjie, Vice Chairman of the Chinese Go Association, to present the award to the runner-up of this year's Tongge Cup World Go Open, Liu Shixian, 9th Dan..."

Phew... I finally made it through!

Looking at everyone, it seems like everyone is reacting very enthusiastically, so I shouldn't be lagging behind, right?!

At 7:10 p.m. on July , in the auditorium of Tongge Hotel.

As the closing ceremony officially entered the final award ceremony, Rui Zhao, who had just been on stage for his own competition, finally stepped down. While looking for the seat reserved for him, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Although it has been three years since he became a well-known anchor and chess star, Rui Zhao has become accustomed to this kind of "big scene" situation.

But adapting doesn't mean you'll be like a fish in water.

Whenever she encountered this kind of situation, she would try to avoid it, but when she couldn't avoid it like today, she had no choice but to endure it.

——Yes, for this kind of activity, Xiao Hanhan has always described it as “enduring”.

So when he saw that his mission was over, Rui Zhao relaxed completely and just wanted to find his seat quickly.

In fact, theoretically, she could go directly backstage, but her senior brother’s award ceremony and acceptance speech were coming up, so it would be more appropriate for her to sit in the audience.

Just as she was looking around, she saw someone waving at her from the front seat - it was Lei Qi.

Rui Zhao immediately lifted the hem of her dress which was in the way and walked over quickly.

"Thank you, Lei Qi Jiudan!"

The famous Zhaojun who had just taken her seat thanked the reigning chess master beside her.

"...No, it's nothing."

After making eye contact with Rui Zhao, Lei Qi subconsciously looked away for some reason, with a hint of evasion in his gaze.

Seeing the other party's unnatural look, Rui Zhao couldn't help but feel a little strange, and then asked carefully:

"What's wrong?
"Did I not perform well on stage just now?"

"……what?"

Lei Qi was stunned at first, but he quickly reacted and shook his head:

"No, everything is fine. It's just...it's uh..."

"that is……?"

"Ah! That...

"Can the sponsorship of the Zhao Miao Cup... cover the cost of the event?"

"Cover...costs?"

Rui Zhao blinked his eyes and said while trying to recall:

"Well……

"Sister An An seemed to have said before that there is still a hole of several million, and it depends on the subsequent investment promotion and execution..."

"then you……"

"…but it doesn't matter!

"I have made a lot of money from bonuses and live broadcasts in the past three years. If there is any gap, I can just fill it myself!"

"...???"

Even though Lei Qi was a man with an annual income of several million, he was still so shocked that he was speechless for a moment when faced with such inhumane remarks from the other party!

"Aren't you...heartbroken?"

"I don't feel bad!"

Rui Zhao didn't think there was anything wrong:
“It’s normal to spend money on something you love.

“My parents and I can’t spend all the money we earn in our lifetime, so it would be great if we could help with something we like!

"In fact, I wanted to further invest in Li Jing...ah, a friend of mine's Go AI research! But he refused to take any more money, and I don't know why..."

Hearing this, Lei Qi fell silent again, even seeming to be slightly absent-minded.

He just stared at the bright and beautiful woman of the same age in front of him, as if he was thinking about something, but also seemed...

...I'm not thinking about anything.

Rui Zhao was a little surprised to see this, and wanted to ask another question, but at this moment, the phone he had just received from Ai Jianan after stepping down suddenly vibrated:
[Rui Zhao, you are amazing! You actually organized such a big competition without making any noise! ​​]

[When you get back to Teacher Yu, you’ll be praised! ]

Seeing the two WeChat messages from Sun Yi, Xiao Hanhan, who was already feeling embarrassed for not being able to congratulate his senior brother immediately, quickly picked up his phone and typed the message:
[Ah... it's just a piece of cake! This is all I can do for now! But...]

[Sorry, Senior Brother Sun! I was in a hurry to put on makeup just now and didn’t send you a WeChat message to congratulate you! ]

【Congratulations on becoming the world champion! 】

The reply from the other end came quickly: [Why are you being so polite? We are just senior brothers and sisters! ]

【Oh, that's right! 】

[When I give my speech later, please listen carefully! After all, this is my first championship! ]

[Don’t do the exercises while holding your phone or tablet like you usually do! ]

Seeing this, Rui Zhao's face couldn't help but blush slightly - in fact, she was planning to make a few dishes before Sun Yi was awarded the award.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have asked Ai Jianan to carry her phone with her so that she could get it back when she got off the stage.

But now that Senior Brother has said this, Dangshi Zhaojun decided to be more restrained and not cause any more human relationship accidents!
[No way! ]

[At least I will still listen carefully to the acceptance speeches of people I know! ]

Once again, the reply came quickly:
【That's good. 】

[It’s almost time, I’m ready to go on stage! ]

At the same time, the host's penetrating voice once again echoed in the auditorium through the loudspeakers:
"……OK!
"Next, please invite Mr. Shang Chaotian, Chairman of the Chinese Go Association, to present the award to Sun Yi, 9th Dan, the champion of this year's Tongge Cup World Go Open!
"At the same time, please invite Sun Yi, 9th Dan, to come forward and receive the award!"

Hearing this, Rui Zhao couldn't help but look towards Sun Yi. The new world champion said something to his fiancée, and then gave Rui Zhao a meaningful look.

But before Rui Zhao could digest it at all, Sun Yi stood up and went on stage. With solemn background music playing, he took the trophy and flowers from Shang Chaotian and officially won the first world championship honor in his career so far!
After the award ceremony, the closing ceremony began with the final acceptance speech of the champion. Shang Chaotian, who had just presented the award, stepped down from the stage and left his seat to the absolute protagonist of the day.

“Hello, leaders and guests present here!
"I am honored to be the final champion of this year's 'Tongge Cup' World Go Open!"

Holding an exquisite bouquet and trophy, Sun Yi opened his speech for the championship in a relatively conventional way:

“…But to be honest, for me, it is really, really not easy to win this world championship!

"How difficult was it? After the game, I heard that my junior sister Rui Zhao even screamed during the live broadcast when she was watching the final round!

"You know, in the three years I've known her, I've never heard her scream - this shows how surprising it is that my 'Strength Identifier' can win the World Championship!"

Sun Yi's slightly self-deprecating joke soon caused laughter among the audience, and the other person mentioned, Rui Zhao, also had a slightly red cheek and an embarrassed smile under the focus of many cameras, like a red peony blooming.

After opening with a small joke, the new world champion quickly brought the topic back and continued his championship speech.

He calmly and thoughtfully expressed his gratitude to the organizers first, then to his parents, his two teachers Yu and Lei, Qian Sitao who had sponsored him, and senior sister Zou Yang who often taught him off-board precautions, including Lei Qi, who was defeated by him in the semi-finals but continued to help him prepare for the finals as soon as possible.

At the end of a series of thanks, he naturally would not forget his partner who has always been by his side:

"And finally... I need to thank my fiancée, Liu Yuhong, 8th Dan.

“The encouragement and support I have received from her over the past year and a half is so innumerable that it is hard to describe in words!

“I can only say… Yu Hong!
"Meeting you is the luckiest thing in my life!"

After he said this, there was a burst of applause and weird shouts! Someone even whistled softly!
Many media had already figured out where the former queen Mulan was sitting before the award ceremony, and immediately focused their cameras on her. Xiao Xiaoniao was also looking at her fiancé on the stage affectionately, deeply immersed in the happiness of the moment.

When the applause died down, Sun Yi continued:
"... Then, many people in the circle may know:
"After the Go competition at the Zhongjing Asian Games in October this year, Liu Yuhong, 8th Dan, and I will return to China to get married.

"Being able to win such a championship is the best wedding gift I can give to myself and Yu Hong!

"According to wedding etiquette and Yu Hong's wishes, she will also give the wedding bouquet to one of her good friends at the wedding.

"Unfortunately, as the man, I won't have such a link then!

"To be honest, I feel quite regretful - after all, I also want to pass on some of my good luck to my relatives and friends!"

Hearing Sun Yi make another little joke, the audience burst into laughter again.

However, more people were a little puzzled by what Sun Yi said - because the conversation had gone a little off track.

Talking about your wedding which will be held in a few months at an awards ceremony... isn't it a bit inappropriate?

Just when some people were beginning to worry that Sun Yi, who had just won the World Cup, would get carried away and behave like a monkey again in this formal occasion with so many media, the captain of the Su Hu team on the stage was still calm and talked freely, slowly unfolding his map of Yan State to the last inch...

“…But, I won’t have that chance at the wedding!
"But in such a great and honorable moment, perhaps...

“I can make up for this little regret.

"Rui Zhao!!!"

"Eh?!"

As the new world champion suddenly turned to him and shouted, the little fool who was suddenly called by his name couldn't help but respond in a somewhat puzzled manner.

But before she could come to her senses, the exquisite bouquet in Sun Yi's hand drew a perfect arc in the air and landed very accurately in the arms of this "Fast Chess Athena".

The moon sets over the dark green mountains, and flowers bloom in the arms of a beauty.

Rui Zhaoru subconsciously stood up to catch the bouquet thrown by her senior brother. She was as graceful as a woman embracing the moon, and in just a moment she astonished many media on the sidelines so much that they could not control themselves. Regardless of the fact that the protagonist Sun Yi was still on the stage, they all turned their cameras to take non-stop photos of this contemporary Zhaojun.

However, Sun Yi didn't care about it at all. He just stared at the junior sister who had always given him a lot of help and support, and sincerely offered his most sincere hope:

“Please take my blessings...

"Go and become the next world champion!!!" (End of this chapter)

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