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

Chapter 868: In front of the podium
"...Okay Rui Zhao, thank you for your review.

"I had a lot of fun playing this game and learned a lot. In addition...

"Congratulations on your third Asian Games gold medal, what a remarkable achievement!"

A quarter of an hour later, in the chess game room of Zhongjing International Conference Center.

As the world's number one man's gentle voice of thanks reached his ears, Rui Zhao, who had just finished reviewing the game with the world's number one man, also hurriedly returned the greeting:

"Ah, Liu Jiuduan, you are too serious.

"It is my honor to meet you, Liu Jiudan, in the finals!"

“…Then I’ll say ‘same here’ again!”

Hearing his opponent, who was usually tactful and taciturn, bringing up the pre-match polite words again, Liu Shixian, who was in a rather relaxed mood, made a small joke and then changed the subject:

“I have to say… you are truly the top chess player now!

"The formation and ambush in the lower left were very beautiful, and when I chose to compromise temporarily in move 124, I immediately used the ko fight to continue the fight, which was also very decisive.

"As for the fight and attack on the upper left, it also demonstrated your strong ability in straight-line calculation!
"I lost this game of chess with all my heart!"

"Ah, actually I just calculated faster!"

Facing the post-match praise from her final opponent, Zhaojun, a Chinese celebrity who had just won the Asian Games men's individual Go championship, remained humble:
"I can feel that I am still behind you, Liu Jiudan, in terms of judgment... The first half of the game was a tough battle.

"But I was probably a little reckless and had better luck, so I won by luck in the end!"

“You are too modest!
"I tried my best to get to this point today."

South Korea's strongest chess player stopped Rui Zhao from being modest:
"Also...I want to say sorry too!

"I didn't have enough energy at the end, and I didn't notice that the left dragon was already connected. I made a blind move and didn't give this game a decent ending. I'm really sorry!"

"……Eh?"

Chinese celebrities felt a little confused by Liu Shixian's apology.

Liu Shixian obviously saw the other party's doubts and continued to explain with a smile:
"You... don't want me to make a mistake, do you?"

"what……"

Rui Zhao was startled again when he heard this, but finally nodded and said:

“Indeed!

“Although I had some advantages at that point in the game, the entire lower right corner of the board had not yet been finalized, so I couldn’t say that I would definitely win.

"Moreover, I also think it is a pity that such a game of chess ended abruptly because of your mistake, Liu Jiudan!
"But... I think there's absolutely no need for you to apologize, Liu Jiuduan.

"I've made this kind of mistake before!"

"Ok?"

This time it was Liu Shixian who looked a little dazed.

Rui Zhao smiled embarrassedly and continued to explain:

"Ah! Liu Jiudan, you may not pay much attention to women's competitions!
"In the 2023 Wu Yue Cup quarterfinals between me and Kim Woo Eun, I forgot that according to the Chinese rules, black can win with seven points if there are two eyes and two alive on the board. As a result, I took the initiative to save the game and lost the game I was winning.

"I remember when I was in the hospital and learned from Chairman Shang that I had lost the game because of such a simple mistake, I felt really, really bad, and I burst into tears at that time!"

"How could it be! Who wouldn't know about the 'First Prize Game for Women Throughout History'?

"To be honest, it was through that game that I first heard the name 'Rui Zhao'..."

The young master of the Liu family, who had just remembered it after hearing the other party mention it, looked as if he was recalling something, and his twinkling eyes were full of tenderness:
"...As a result, in just over three years...

"That girl who made Sister Youen lose her composure on the spot, also made me slap myself in the face and make a blind move!"

"Liu Jiuduan, I told you not to care about it..."

"Good good!"

The number one man in the world waved his hand, and then turned his gaze to the beauty in front of him again:
“Although this game of chess came to an abrupt end, being able to see you make something out of it with Panlongyan makes up for the regret to a certain extent!

“However, as the one who made the wrong move, this game is indeed not perfect for me.

"It just so happens that we have the opportunity to gather together in Zhongjing this time, and the competition has already ended. "If there is a chance in the next two days, how about we play a few games of chess together in person?"

"Really? That would be great!"

Upon hearing this suggestion, the always humble Concubine Zhaojun immediately expressed her warm welcome.

However, after blurting out the words of agreement, Rui Zhao seemed to have thought of something, and added with a little regret:
"But... I should rush back to the country tomorrow morning, so I guess I can only go tonight.

"Liu Jiuduan, are you free tonight..."

However, as soon as these words came out, before Rui Zhao could finish his words, a young voice suddenly took over the conversation and said:
"She's not free!"

This sudden sound directly focused everyone's attention on the scene on a corner of the game room.

Lei Qi, who was not supposed to be here, approached the staff next to the chess table at some point and suddenly intervened when the two sides were about to reach an agreement on a fight.

"Leiqi Ninth Stage!!"

Empress Zhaotian, who was so absorbed in reviewing the chess game that she didn't notice her teammates sneaking in, exclaimed:
"Aren't you feeling unwell? Why did you come here suddenly?!"

"Ah? Uh... that..."

Faced with the straightforward questioning from his own celebrity, Zhaojun, Lei Qi, who had suddenly interrupted with full momentum, was momentarily speechless.

In fact, Xiao Lei Jiudan came in quietly, just to prevent the young master of Liu family from having any ill intentions after the game, so he didn't say anything when he saw the two of them were still reviewing the game.

But when the two sides had already started to fight on the chessboard, how could Xiao Lei Jiudan tolerate it? He just ignored it and stopped it directly.

But now they were exposed to everyone's eyes and the cameras on the scene, which made the young Chinese leader, who had seen many big scenes, a little overwhelmed.

However, just as he was trying hard to think of his words and trying to explain away the current embarrassment, Liu Shixian on the side came to his aid and smoothed things over.

"Rui Zhao, 9th Dan, you shouldn't just focus on our final match this afternoon!

"The third and fourth place finals this morning was won by Lei Qi, 9th Dan, who is the bronze medalist. He will be attending the award ceremony with us soon.

"There's nothing strange about appearing at the scene at this time!"

"Ah! I almost forgot!"

With Liu Shixian's reminder, Rui Zhao and Lei Qi remembered this incident at the same time.

It's just that one person blamed himself a little, while the other one secretly felt relieved and thankful in his heart.

"...Lei Qi 9th Dan! Congratulations on getting the bronze medal!"

Rui Zhao reacted and immediately offered his sincere congratulations to his teammates.

But for Lei Qi: being congratulated by the gold medalist he cared about for winning the bronze medal in front of the silver medalist he was wary of...it really can't be said to be a good experience.

"……Thanks.

"Congratulations on winning the gold medal! You played a great game today!"

In front of the camera, Lei Qi tried hard to control his cheeks from turning too red.

But the next sentence from the beautiful lady made Xiao Lei embarrassed again:
"But... why did you say I didn't have time just now?

"At least I don't have any plans tonight, and I really want to take this opportunity to play a few games with Liu Jiudan!"

"Uh……"

Just when Lei Qi was in trouble again, the person he had been wary of came to his rescue.

"Rui Zhao, ninth dan, let's not discuss this in detail."

Liu Shixian smiled and stopped Rui Zhao from asking further questions:
"If we delay any further, it might affect the award ceremony, and I'm looking forward to taking a photo with you two.

"As for the battle... let's talk about it after we finish the award ceremony!"

"Ah, okay."

Xiao Hanhan naturally had no doubts about Liu Shixian's statement and agreed immediately.

However, when Lei Qi, who had breathed a sigh of relief, looked at the world's number one man with mixed feelings, Liu Shixian only smiled back at him, nothing else...

(End of this chapter)