Lei Qi...
Finally met you again!
At 6:30 in the evening on January 6, the game room of Junrui Hotel in Pheasant Gao.
As the host announced that the draw ceremony for the top 16 matches of the Dream Lily Cup was officially over, all the chess players, guests and staff present began to prepare to exit in an orderly manner.
At this time, Chu Jun pursed his lips, and then looked at a peer not far away with some emotion:
The new generation leader of China and his opponent in the next round, Lei Qi.
Ever since he was defeated by Rui Zhao in the newcomer Wang Sai the year before last, Chu Jun had basically not spoken to Lei Qi.
Even...
I didn't really expect to play against the opponent.
Because the gap between the two is too huge! It was only now that Chu Jun was able to equalize his rank first, but he was simply incomparable in other aspects.
What's more, after the rookie's dream of consecutive championships was shattered, Chu Jun could no longer talk about the goal of "catching up with Lei Qi" every day - but there was a beautiful girl of the same age in the middle!
But now, he entered the World Series for the first time after being promoted to ninth grade, and met his old rival in the top 16. This made Chu Jun decide to take the initiative to say hello.
Since the Rookie King Competition the year before last, he had bumped into Rui Zhao a few times. But since his upset victory over Lei Qi in the first round of the Tongge Cup domestic competition in 2023, the two have never faced each other in an official game.
At that time, Chu Jun was just a sixth-dan junior.
Now he has officially been promoted to the ninth level and has entered the World Series to meet the opponent. Although there is still a long way to go before he can catch up with the other party, and it may even be impossible to achieve it in his lifetime, at this moment, he still feels that he needs to formally tell the other party:
I... finally caught up!
Seeing that the lottery ceremony was over, he calmed his breathing and was about to approach immediately.
But Lei Qi seemed to be looking for something as well, looking around.
Seeing his opponent's actions, Xiao Chu Jiuduan couldn't help but be stunned.
Um? !
No, no, right? !
He...
Does he also have something to say to me?
Obviously...
I am far behind him in all aspects...
For a moment, Chu Jun felt relieved and a little embarrassed, but after calming down for a while, just when he was about to wave and say hello to the other party, Lei Qi seemed to have suddenly discovered the target and suddenly walked in another direction. .
...Eh?
Before Chu Jun could react, Lei Qi had already walked up to the extremely outstanding beauty Qi Duan not far away and began to give serious instructions.
The sound of conversation was faintly heard, and the words were full of the concern and worry of the current leader of China:
"Rui Zhao, I didn't expect you to get Dapu..."
"Well! Very lucky!
"The interview after Park Ninth Dan's first round was too much! I really want to help Senior Brother Sun do this!"
"Think of it! Do I need you?!
"I can't do it? Brother Xiong, Yuan Zhu and the others can't do it?!
"It's true that you have attracted so much hatred. Don't let a bunch of people hate you on the Internet if you lose!"
"...Huh?
"I, I don't care! Anyway, I never read online comments.
"Furthermore, regardless of Lei Qi's ninth-dan, I don't think Brother Xiong and Zhu Yuanjun's ninth-dan are better than me now... It's better for me to do it myself!
"I always feel better about avenging Senior Brother Sun with my own hands..."
"I'm just worried that you care too much about this and will act abnormally, okay?!
"I just took a look at the game where Da Pu defeated Zeng Guangwen, and he was in really good shape!
"Relax yourself! Once your performance fluctuates, it will be difficult to beat him!"
"Ah... Lei Qi 9th Dan, you are worried about this!
"No need! Compared to fixed stage races, there is no psychological pressure!"
"Uh... Actually, I wanted to ask you during the relegation battle...
“Why do you take stage races so seriously?!
"Aren't you a perfect winner like me?"
……
This...
What kind of childhood sweetheart is this heavenly tulle? Hey! ! !
Seeing the two people talking to each other without realizing that he was staring at them, Chu Jun, who was watching not far away, had mixed emotions for a moment.
Obviously...
It was obviously me who came first!
He originally wanted to go up and say hello, but he suddenly stopped making any further moves and just stood there in a daze, like a world-famous painting.
On December 31st, he still felt that Yang Manjing looked down upon her as a "step to defeat Rui Zhao", but now it seems...
It’s good if people are willing to hammer themselves first, okay?
At least, unlike those two monsters, they treat themselves like air...
Thinking of this, Chu Jun let out a long sigh, and then left the lottery site with a bit of depression.
……Why!
Either...or complain to the little witch? It seems that no one else can say this...
It just so happens that she will leave for the Queen's Battle tomorrow...
I also wish her all the best for her performance...
…
…
"Queen! I really tried my best today!
"That Da Pu is really not a good person!"
At seven o'clock in the evening on the same day, the buffet restaurant of Junrui Hotel in Pheasant Gao.
Rui Zhao looked at Zeng Guangwen, who looked aggrieved, with a rather embarrassed expression.
Unlike Rui Zhao, who finished the game early and went back to his room, Zeng Guangwen, who faced Park Min-yeol today, played the game for a very long time. In this game of chess, Da Pu still showed excellent form. It can be said that he completely suppressed Zeng Guangwen and defeated Zeng Guangwen in less than a hundred moves!
Although Roaring Sky Dog, who only wanted to earn bones to eat, showed a strong desire to make money... No, the desire to win, using the stirring skills he had developed with Rui Zhao in the past two years, successfully disrupted the board, and even At the end of the middle game, the situation became closer!
But... Da Pu, who was in the "Legend Ender" state, made a move at a critical moment and successfully simplified the situation through transformation. In the end, he successfully won with one and a quarter pieces and killed the dog pioneer sent by Queen Zhaotian. Get off the horse.
So...
This led to the scene where the dog came pitifully to its owner and begged for forgiveness.
"... Queen, you must be careful in this game of chess the day after tomorrow! Dapu in good condition is really not easy!
"I feel that his condition today is really not much worse than Master Liu and Xiao Lei! I resisted tenaciously, but I was still suppressed! It's not that I didn't work hard..."
"That, that...I know!
"I can see you've worked very hard, Brother Zeng!"
Looking at Zeng Guangwen's eager eyes with his head shrunk, Zhaojun, a celebrity who had never really asked Zeng Guangwen to win against Park Min-yeol, hurriedly comforted him:
"Don't worry so much! Leave the rest to me!
"But... you won't be competing in the past two days. When I want to be a sparring partner, you have to be on call and do your best!"
Hearing this, Zeng Guangwen's eyes lit up and he responded quickly:
"No problem!
"I, Zeng Guangwen, am always at your disposal, the Queen of Heaven!"
Originally, Zeng Guangwen's tone could not be more high-spirited when he heard that he was going to sparring.
Because Diva's sparring is basically like a short test. Once the results are not good, Zeng Xigou will have to worry about his position!
But now, the Queen’s willingness to recognize her efforts is the greatest approval...
It’s just food stamps for bones!
After responding to Rui Zhao's words, Zeng Guangwen immediately turned to look at the live broadcast of the mobile phone camera, and spoke very flexibly:
"Dear Queen fans! Did you hear that?
"My great cause as Queen of Heaven is a long and difficult road. There is no merit but hard work!
"I had to work hard this time, but Dapu was too cunning!
"If possible, I still hope that all of you die-hard fans can give me a little encouragement, so that next time I can be more energetic and fight for the queen..."
"..."
Ai Jian'an on the side saw Zeng Xigou's utilitarian behavior of taking the opportunity to get the bones after asking for approval, and didn't know what expression to put on for a moment.
However, Rui Zhao didn't notice anything, and immediately started eating the bread on the plate, planning to finish it as soon as possible before Zeng Guangwen could go far, and then grabbed it to practice sparring.
After all... time is a very precious thing and cannot be wasted on unimportant things.
At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly came from the side:
"Since you need a sparring partner, can you count me as one?"
"...Eh?"
Rui Zhao was startled, then looked up, only to see that Sun Yi had come to her side and was looking at her with a smile.
Although it can be seen that the mood is not very high, overall, Hua Xia Qian Yi Xian did not show anything wrong. Compared with yesterday's state of leaving the game after admitting defeat, it is already much better.
"Senior Brother Sun!"
Rui Zhao stood up immediately, shook his head and said:
"Well, just have Brother Zeng as your sparring partner!
"Teacher Yu told me yesterday that you should adjust your mood recently, so you should not put too much pressure on yourself first..."
"Hey! I'm not that fragile!"
Sun Yi smiled when he heard this:
"Compared with my mood, I need to adjust my state more.
“Although I was eliminated from the Lily Cup in my dream, there are still five rounds to go before the New Year!
"As a commander... I can't hold the team back anymore!
"What's more, after all, I was the one who suffered the ridicule. If you don't let me help, I won't be happy even if you win!"
"Yes, yes?"
Rui Zhao was stunned for a moment.
"Of course! Otherwise, why would I come to you?"
Sun Yi raised his eyebrows and said:
"Including... Rui Zhao.
"You don't need to bear any pressure in this game of chess, just try your best to play. I'm doing fine now.
"Although Da Pu is in good condition right now, when you have been sparring with my 'Strength and Weakness Appraiser' recently, your winning rate has not been low!
"I believe... you can beat him!"
"Including...
"Yu Hong and I will also commentate on your game the day after tomorrow."
"Ah!"
Hearing this, Rui Zhao exclaimed in surprise.
"What? Don't you want to?"
Sun Yi pursed his lower lip:
"If you don't want to, I won't explain it. I'll definitely listen to you."
"Ah, no no!
"It's just...a little unexpected..."
Rui Zhao lowered his eyes, as if digesting the facts in front of him, and then nodded firmly:
"Senior Brother Sun, please come and explain my game!
"I...will definitely play very excitingly!" (End of Chapter)