"Alright, since you all know each other, go back and rest first. In tomorrow's competition, just do your best. Don't be stressed and just play to your usual strength.”
Soon, Lin Zhengyang and Pei Ruoqing were the only ones left in the room. Pei Ruoqing sat down opposite Lin Zhengyang and started to fight with Lin Zhengyang using the chess pieces on the board. In just a short while, the originally disadvantageous chess game gradually showed an advantage.
"I thought you would come to my place to play when you mentioned that you were coming to Beijing in two days. In the end, I didn't even see a single person.”Lin Zhengyang put down a piece on the chessboard.
"I went to my grandfather's place for two days. If there's a chance next time, I'll visit you and Grandma Lin again.”Pei Ruoqing said gently as she placed down a piece.
"Humph! You didn't say that last time, but how many times have I seen you? Also, when do you plan to take me as your master?”
Pei Ruoqing paused in her actions." Doesn't Teacher Lin have many students? He wouldn't be lacking a disciple like me. Besides, Teacher, you know that I don't have any intention of taking you as my master.”
"You said it yourself. I'm a student, not a disciple. Or do you think I'm too weak to be your teacher?”Lin Zhengyang took a sip of water and said casually.
Pei Ruoqing frowned." Teacher Lin, you're too serious. If we're talking about whether I'm suitable or not, then I'm the one who's not suitable. Besides," Pei Ruoqing paused and said hesitantly," I already have a teacher. It's not appropriate for me to acknowledge you as my teacher. It's always disrespectful to you."”
Lin Zhengyang choked on his words." You've taken me as your master?" When was that? Didn't he not have a teacher last time? Didn't he say that he wouldn't consider taking her as his master? Why did you take me as your master again?"
Pei Ruoqing lowered her eyes lightly." A month ago, things happened suddenly.”
"Then who is your teacher?"
Pei Ruoqing remained silent.
"He intercepted the disciple I thought highly of. I have to know that he is that wise man.”
Pei Ruoqing was silent for a moment before she said," It's not convenient to reveal.”
Lin Zhengyang widened his eyes and looked at Pei Ruoqing without saying anything. The atmosphere in the room froze.
"Teacher Lin, if you don't concentrate, you're going to lose this game of chess.”Pei Ruo lightly smiled.
Lin Zhengyang was speechless. Couldn't he tell that this kid had taken some kind of elixir? His chess skills improved so quickly.
"Get lost, get lost, get lost. Hurry up and go back to rest.”Lin Zhengyang threw the chess piece in his hand into the chess circle and started to chase them away with a dark expression.
Pei Ruoqing smiled helplessly." Teacher Lin, rest early too. I'll go back first.”He put down the chess piece in his hand, stood up, bowed to Lin Zhengyang, and left the room.
Lin Zhengyang did not even raise his head and waved his hand. After Pei Ruoqing left the room, a smile suddenly appeared on his serious face.
Pei Ruoqing had just taken out her room card when someone grabbed her shoulder from behind." Pei Ruoqing frowned and turned around to look at the person.
"Yi Zheyu, what's the matter?”As she spoke, she broke free from Yi Zheyu.
"It's nothing. I just want to be friends with you.”Yi Zheyu obediently let go of Pei Ruoqing.
"Teacher Lin said that you're very good at chess, and that you're on par with him. Since you're so good, how old did you start learning chess?”
Pei Ruoqing was speechless. They didn't seem to know each other, right? This person seemed a little familiar.
"I don't remember."
Yi Zheyu said in shock," How could I not remember? I started learning chess when I was two years old. Later on, I felt that it was too boring and almost gave up. In the end, my brother beat me up and said that everything I do is a three-minute heat. Of course, I was not convinced, so I persisted. However, I quite like playing chess now…" Yi Zheyu did not stop talking as he followed Pei Ruoqing into the room.
"By the way, where are you from? I'm from S City.”
"Me too." Pei Ruoqing's tone was cold.
"What a coincidence, you…"
Pei Ruoqing was speechless. She had never seen such a talkative person before. Furthermore, he was not the only one who did not freeze up. Even if she did not reply, he could still continue talking.
"I'm sorry, I'm a little tired and want to rest. If you have anything to say, can we talk about it later?”Pei Ruoqing interrupted Yi Zheyu, who was talking non-stop.
"Ah, I'm sorry. Am I talking too much? However, I think you're very compatible with me and want to be friends with you. I didn't expect to disturb you too much. I'll go back first and you should rest well.”Yi Zheyu scratched his head and said in embarrassment.
"It's fine. It's not considered disturbing.”Pei Ruoqing said lightly. Even if he was not good at interpersonal communication, he could tell that this young man in front of him had a simple mind. His emotions were clearly written on his face. Although he did not know why he wanted to be friends with him alone among these people, it did not hinder him.
"Ruoqing, the ones standing on the far right and the one in the middle are Hong Taiheng from Country H and Ito Shouta from Country R. In this competition, we need to be most wary of them.”Yi Zheyu sat beside Pei Ruoqing and laid on her body as if he had no bones. He was not afraid of Pei Ruoqing's freezing gaze at all.
Pei Ruoqing pushed Yi Zheyu but did not push him away. She said coldly," So, can you get up from me now?"”
"Hey, don't always be so cold. Why do you always have a cold face at such a young age? Aren't you afraid that others will say that you have facial paralysis?”Yi Zheyu got up from Pei Ruoqing's shoulder and looked at Pei Ruoqing's cold face. He could not help but want to tease him.
Pei Ruoqing glanced at Yi Zheyu, who could not calm down at all. Her eyes were filled with despair. This person had a lot to say.
"Hey, you're ignoring me again. What's so good about this lousy magazine? Talk to me. The competition will start in half an hour. Are you nervous? I'm a little nervous.”
"Don't be nervous. It's just a competition.”Pei Ruoqing flipped through the magazine and the boss said.
Yi Zheyu looked at Pei Ruoqing in surprise." You're finally talking to me. That's right. Your voice is so nice. It would be a pity if you didn't talk more. Did you notice that the girl on our team has been secretly looking at you…"
Pei Ruoqing was speechless. Wouldn't he get tired from talking so much?
"The match is about to start in ten minutes. Why aren't you going back to your seat?”Pei Ruoqing interrupted Yi Zheyu, who was talking non-stop.
Yi Zheyu stopped talking and returned to his seat.
There were a total of 18 participants in the competition. The participants were randomly assigned. The elimination system was used. The nine winners of the first round advanced. The eliminated candidates would play against each other in pairs. The winner would advance to the semi-finals.
In the first round, the Chinese team eliminated three people. Yi Zheyu, Chen Jiebin, and Pei Ruoqing advanced to the semi-finals. Country H eliminated two people and the remaining four entered the semi-finals. Country R eliminated four people and two entered the finals. Country H's contestant advanced to the semi-finals.
In the second round, Pei Ruoqing and Chen Jiebin advanced. Country H eliminated three people, two people advanced, Country R eliminated one person, Ito Shouta advanced, and Yi Zheyu advanced in the semi-finals.
In the third round, Chen Jiebin and Yi Zheyu were eliminated. Pei Ruoqing advanced, Hong Taiheng from Country H advanced, Ito Shouta from Country R advanced, and Yi Zheyu advanced in the semi-finals.
In the fourth match, Yi Zheyu and Hong Taiheng were eliminated. Pei Ruoqing and Ito Shouta would be in the finals.
Ito Shouta was a tall young man with exquisite facial features. The two of them guessed first and then, with Pei Ruoqing holding the white chess piece and Ito Shouta holding the black chess piece.
"You are Pei Ruoqing? You still have some strength to be able to enter the finals. Unfortunately, you are still too young. I don't think you have been playing for too long. Although Go was passed down from your ancestors, your country has declined for too long. Your strength is far inferior to ours.”Ito Shouta said in broken Chinese. He looked at Pei Ruoqing with disdain and placed a piece in Tianyuan.
Pei Ruoqing looked at Ito Shota indifferently and placed a word on the chessboard. Ito Shota was angered by Pei Ruoqing's attitude of ignoring him and placed his piece more aggressively. Pei Ruoqing still had that cold expression on her face as she placed her piece on the chessboard unhurriedly. After more than twenty pieces, Ito Shota's expression gradually became serious. After more than thirty pieces, Ito Shota's forehead was covered in sweat. Pei Ruoqing looked at Ito Shota indifferently and placed the last piece.
Ito Shouta leaned back in his chair weakly and looked at Pei Ruoqing in disbelief." Impossible, how could it be? That piece just now was clearly…"
"My Go skills are considered average in our country. Your Go skills are not bad, but you still need to improve.”Pei Ruoqing said lightly before she stood up and left.
Ito Shouta suddenly stood up and shouted at Pei Ruoqing's back," I'm only fifteen this year. What about you?”
Pei Ruoqing did not even turn her head." Twelve.”
Ito Shouta sat back in his chair with a dull look in his eyes. Even the award ceremony was in a daze.
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