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

...Huh, we won.

It’s quite simple!

The next day, October 10st, was China's National Day and also the last day of competition for the Go event at the Asian Games in Beijing.

11:00 am, Zhongjing International Conference Center.

Lei Qi, who had just walked out of the chess room, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, which was considered to have put a not-so-perfect end to his Asian Games journey.

Perhaps it was because his performance yesterday of "trying to stab his opponent but getting stabbed instead" was really embarrassing, or perhaps it was because Queen Zhaotian's comment that "you should try harder" was too hurtful, today Xuxianren was in really bad shape, and Lei Qi defeated his opponent without any bloodshed, winning the bronze medal in the men's individual event and also avenging his defeat in the group round-robin tournament.

However, Lei Qi, who had successfully taken revenge, did not say much to his opponent today - he was not interested in adding insult to injury to his fellow Taiwanese compatriots who were still depressed.

After a brief review with his opponent, Lei Qi returned to the rest area to report to coach Jiao Kai:

"Coach Jiao, I'm sorry!
"This time, in the men's individual event, I can only contribute a bronze medal to the team..."

"Hey! What are you talking about!"

Jiao Kai patted his young leader on the shoulder and said approvingly:
“You played well enough yesterday afternoon!
"If it was a slow chess match, I think you would have already met Rui Zhao in the finals!
Xiao Lei, the ninth dan, would not show any emotion in response to the coach's courtesy.

After politely greeting Jiao Kai, Lei Qi, who had already secretly glanced around, asked casually:

"Um... Coach Jiao, Rui Zhao didn't come this morning, right?

"The competition is in the afternoon, she must not be late!"

"Ah, she is still practicing with Zeng Guangwen in the Asian Games Village!"

Jiao Kai said truthfully:

"You know, this girl can't stop practicing chess! She tries to cherish and make use of every minute and every second!
"When the time is about right, your teacher Shang and Uncle Lu will bring her over."

Ah... Sure enough, she is still practicing chess...

Upon hearing that the other party did not come because of training, the Chinese chess master, who had been a little concerned, felt a little better - after all, he also knew that for his "arch-enemy", practicing chess was indeed a matter of great importance.

However, the young leader still had some regrets in his heart: In fact, he really wanted to clarify to the other party that he was not the "little brother" as soon as he defeated Xu Lifan, but now he could only wait for the other party to come over and mention it!

But after changing the plan, Xiao Lei, whose journey to the Zhongjing Asian Games had already come to an end, couldn't help but feel a little conflicted.

Uh……

Before such an important game, arguing with her about such boring things... isn't it a bit inappropriate?

Don't let it affect her performance, or I'll be unforgivable! Let's talk about it after the game is over...

...Hey wait!

But if she really beats Liu Shixian, then even if I beat Xu Xianren and get the bronze medal, wouldn't I still be a younger brother in front of her? !
Lei Qi's expression darkened when he suddenly realized this.

Both publicly and privately, he naturally still hopes that his strong rival can win the championship in one fell swoop, but if so, his title of "little brother" will definitely be confirmed in a short period of time.

……Why!

Just call him your younger brother!

After hesitating for a few seconds, the reigning Chinese chess master decided to accept it temporarily.

After all, in terms of age, I am indeed the younger brother...

Besides, like Mr. Shang and Senior Sister, they were also siblings in the end...

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"...Huh? Lei Qi Jiudan went back to rest?!"

At 2:40 pm on the same day, at Zhongjing International Conference Center.

Rui Zhao, who had just arrived at the competition site from the Asian Games Village, was a little surprised when he heard Jiao Kai's words:
"I wanted to congratulate him in person on winning the medal..."

"Ah... He said he was a little tired after the game."

Jiao Kai said truthfully:

"I just saw his face was very red. Maybe he has a cold or fever, so I understand that he can't watch the game live. Please be considerate of him!"

"Ahh, that's not the case!

"I didn't even attend his third and fourth place finals this morning!"

Although she was very grateful to Lei Qi and was willing to congratulate him on winning the bronze medal, she didn't care whether the reigning chess master was watching the game. Anyway, the communication reminders were all completed last night!

“…Then, Chairman Shang, Vice Chairman Lu, and Coach Jiao!

"It's almost time. I'll go to the game room first!"

After bidding farewell to Shang, Lu and Jiao, Zhaojun, a famous figure in China, took a deep breath and then walked straight to the chess room.

Although this was his first time to enter the finals of a major international competition, Rui Zhao did not have any extra emotions at this time.

After experiencing the repeated torture of the qualifying tournament in her previous world, her mental control has now become very stable.

For her, being able to compete with many masters in the professional arena is already enough to enjoy herself...

"...Sister Rui Zhao!"

Just as Rui Zhao was about to reach the door of the chess room, a clear female voice almost scared her!
"... Xiao Li-chan?!"

Seeing the young players from her own Weiqi team suddenly approaching, Queen Zhaotian couldn't help but let out a small exclamation:

"Why are you here?!"

"It's nothing!

"Although I can't compete in the men's competition of the Asian Games yet, it's not difficult to be a scorewriter in the finals!"

Uesaka Rei answered with a smile, then straightened her expression and said to Rui Zhao very seriously:
"And... don't forget about the bouquet!"

"Bouquet? Ah..."

After a moment of hesitation, Rui Zhao finally reacted.

After she took the bouquet thrown by Sun Yi at the Tongge Cup awards ceremony this year, Uesaka Rei did make an appointment with her for the "World Champion Bouquet".

"But...but...

"The Asian Games is not a world competition..."

“It’s not the World Championships, but it’s better than the World Championships!”

Uesaka Rei interrupted in an irrefutable tone:

“You have no idea how much attention and influence this men’s individual final has received because of your outstanding performance in the intergender category!

“I feel like almost all mainstream media in China, Japan and South Korea are paying attention to this, and even mainstream media in Europe and the United States are broadcasting the news!

"I thought at first that no one would be interested in the broadcasting rights for the Go event, but since your men's team won the championship, they have been selling like crazy!

“It can be said that although this gold medal does not have a prize, the competition system and representativeness are also different from the mainstream world championships…

"But this is the most watched event in the history of world Go, bar none!

"It is also because of such high attention and the low cost of hosting the event that the next Asian Games in Qatar has shown a strong interest in continuing to maintain the Go event!
"If nothing unexpected happens, we can still participate in the next Asian Games!"

"Ah?! Is this true?!"

Rui Zhao's eyes, which were originally like a quiet spring, instantly reflected sparkling water.

"of course!"

Uesaka Rei nodded and said:
"So, don't treat this Asian Games as a big competition! I'm going to take your championship bouquet!
"And four years later, I will strive to sit across from you and challenge you as the defending champion!"

Hearing this, Rui Zhao didn't know how to express his feelings for a moment.

High attention from all over the world?

Will Go still be included in the next Asian Games?

These……

Isn't this what I have been striving to pursue? !
Although being able to compete with many masters in the professional arena is already enjoyable enough...

But if I must say...

It would be better if we could win this final!!!

“…Yeah! I understand!”

With this in mind, after closing her eyes for a moment, Zhaojun of this age also nodded solemnly and with determination to the star of hope of Japan and replied:

"Then Xiaoli, please wait a moment...

"I'm going to prepare this 'World Championship bouquet'!"

(End of this chapter)