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

"Hello, Chairman Shang! Can you tell us the details of what happened at the hearing?"

"May I ask how you felt this time when you were unable to argue for Rui Zhao Jiudan and clear his name immediately?"

"Chairman Shang, it is said that the hearing was mainly prepared by you and Vice Chairman Lu, but in the end, you only got this result. Don't you feel that you have failed Rui Zhao's outstanding performance and the trust of the people of the country?"

……

"Uh... Sorry, I'm not available for an interview right now!"

"Sorry, I have to go back to the association to deal with some things now!"

At 10:5 p.m., October th, Dajing time, Dachang International Airport, Dajing City.

Shang Chaotian and Lu Wenjie, who had just returned from Japan, looked quite embarrassed facing the "warm welcome" from the media.

They didn't feel relieved until the two of them ran out of the media circle, reached the parking lot and got into the car.

"Hey! Now we are like rats crossing the street, everyone is shouting and beating us!"

Shang Chaotian, who was sitting firmly, couldn't help but sighed:
"I hope that when I go to Zhaojun's base camp, Or City, the day after tomorrow, I won't be driven back directly."

Today, the preliminaries for the Zhaojun Tournament of the "No. 1 Chinese Women's Go Tournament" have begun, and the day after tomorrow it will officially open and the competition for this stage will begin.

Considering that the leaders of Oroqen City attach so much importance to Go, the chairman of the Go Association naturally needs to come in person.

However, it is questionable whether Chairman Shang, who "lost power and humiliated the country and deceived Concubine Zhaojun" at the hearing can be welcomed by the people of Oroqen...

"It's okay, Brother Tian! They can't eat us anyway!
"As long as we are not embarrassed, they will be embarrassed!"

After comforting him in a joking tone, Lu Wenjie paused, then continued seriously:
"But Brother Tian, ​​after the Zhaojun Tournament is over... it will be the Changqi Cup!

"Should we... make some preparations?"

"Prepare?" Shang Chaotian was puzzled for a moment.

"Correct."

Seeing that his boss didn't react immediately, Lu Wenjie explained in detail:

"Brother Tian, ​​don't forget: the end of the Changqi Cup is almost the same time when the hearing results are announced to the public.

"The Changqi rules adopted by the Changqi Cup have a strong fast chess nature before the semi-finals! It is very conducive to the performance of our fast chess Athena!

"If Rui Zhao really meets Lei Qi and Sun Yi before the semi-finals, I think she might really eliminate the top two players in the country! And if Rui Zhao wins the Changqi Cup again...

"I'm afraid it will have a huge impact on the decision of the Olympic Council of Asia!"

Hearing this, Shang Chaotian immediately understood what his deputy meant, and then subconsciously frowned.

The Changqi Cup and the world championship Yingyi Cup are sister competitions, and both adopt the relatively unique Changqi rules - only two hours of base time are reserved before the semi-finals, and penalty points will be incurred for exceeding the time limit, which is indeed a considerable advantage for fast chess players.

The first time that Zhaojun showed her talent in the world competition was at the 2024th Yingyi Cup in .

In that competition, only 7th dan Rui Zhao defeated two South Korean world champions in their prime years, Park Min-yeol and Lee Jung-yeon, and became the fourth female chess player to enter the top eight of the World Championships!
Although Rui Zhao's outstanding performance in the Yingyi Cup was largely related to the lack of attention from top chess players, it must be admitted that the time system of Changqi rules that was beneficial to fast chess players before the semi-finals was probably an important reason why Queen Zhaotian was the first to make a breakthrough in this major competition.

On the premise of fully understanding this background, Shang Chaotian, who had experienced the entire hearing process, naturally knew what Lu Wenjie meant by "preparation".

——Eighty percent of the time, they were considering whether to adjust the matchups so that Lei Qi and Sun Yi could avoid Rui Zhao before the semi-finals, to prevent Athena from directly defeating these two biggest competitors in quick chess.

But Shang Chaotian shook his head without hesitation:

"……inappropriate.

"We have already made Rui Zhao feel wronged enough this time! It would be inappropriate to disturb her again because of this matter.

"In addition, Rui Zhao theoretically still has the possibility to surpass Sun Yi and compete for a place in the world's strongest chess player competition. Now every unlimited competition is very important to her!" I don't think it's appropriate to let her suffer a loss at this time!
"Just draw lots normally to decide the matchups! Whatever the draw is, it's what it is!

"Even if this result is the last straw, we will go and apologize to the people of the country. It is better than having a guilty conscience!"

"……I see."

Lu Wenjie nodded and made another suggestion.

"Then should we ask Director Gou to tell Xiao Lei about the hearing and ask him to try his best to stop Rui Zhao?
"After all, judging from Rui Zhao's current state and strength, even if it is a purely slow game, Sun Yi may not be able to stop her. To a large extent, we still have to rely on Xiao Lei. It is better to let him pay more attention..."

"That's not necessary. It will only backfire."

Although this suggestion does not involve any fancy moves, Shang Chaotian still rejected it:
"Do you think Lei Qi's core problem is that he doesn't take it seriously enough? I dare say that ever since the Chess Saint Tournament, his eyes have never moved away from Rui Zhao. We don't even need to mention this!
"I feel like his problem is exactly the opposite - he takes Rui Zhao too seriously."

"Too... serious?"

"Correct."

Shang Chaotian nodded and said:

"The most typical manifestation is that he has not yet recovered the use of 'flow'."

"What should we do then?" Lu Wenjie couldn't help but ask again.

"Let nature take its course."

Shang Chaotian answered without hesitation:

"You should know that I have always treated the children like this since the Chess Saint Tournament.

“Children will always figure out their own affairs.

"I am very confident about this. Especially..."

"Especially...?"

"Uh, nothing."

Having said that, Shang Chaotian waved his hand and stopped talking.

However, his mind still couldn't help but recall the stunning glimpse of his student in the "flow" state during the challenge finals of the Land Celebrity Tournament last year...

But...why?

Why was Lei Qi able to use "Flow" during that game of chess, but couldn't do it afterwards?
Could it be that he felt something special in his heart when faced with the historic feat of “taking all domestic titles” at the same time?

While expressing his emotion, Shang Chaotian couldn't help but feel a little confused.

But...the chairman of the chess association didn't worry too much about it.

It's autumn again.

Last year, the wonderful match between the reigning chess master and the contemporary Zhaojun, the twin stars born after 05, in the Masters Challenger Final is still fresh in our minds.

After the Changqi Cup ends, it will be time for the next Masters Tournament to be held.

At present, Lei Qi still holds four titles, and he only lacks [Celebrity] to dominate all titles.

And as long as he can get the right to challenge, then the chances of winning the final three-game match with Rui Zhao in the slow chess format, which is advantageous for him, will undoubtedly be much greater than winning a single game with black in last year's challenger final.

However, Rui Zhao naturally attached great importance to the title handed to him by his senior brother, and he would never sit idly by and watch Xiao Lei lead his troops to take away the title of "Celebrity" from him!
I guess... there will be a fierce battle between the two of them. And at that time...

I wonder if I will be able to see my students once again give a brilliant performance?
(End of this chapter)