Chapter 41 Chess pieces on the chessboard, black and white
“What?! You said Rui Zhao doesn’t even have a professional certificate?”
Dajing City, Dajing South Railway Station.
Shang Chaotian sat on the seat next to the exit, showing a rare expression of astonishment.
“…What was she doing before!”
"Well...according to her, she was only focused on improving her chess skills when she was studying by herself, and she didn't even know about taking the amateur rank exam..."
Yu Qingguang's voice on the other end of the phone was full of helplessness.
"Old Shang, what can you do? Otherwise, Rui Guoquan, I'm afraid we won't be able to explain it!"
Shang Chaotian thought for a moment, sighed and said:
< br>"It's possible! The Dongjiang Division of the 'City Cup' Amateur Go Competition will be held at the beginning of next month. As long as you win the championship in that competition, you can be directly promoted to Industry 5. It's not too late for Rui Zhao to sign up now..."< br>
"Hey, that's not what you're talking about!"
Before Shang Chaotian could finish speaking, Yu Qingguang interrupted:
"Of course I know the 'Urban Cup' method! You can go ahead and do it." As for the City Cup, the prize money is so high this time, don’t Gu Mingqing and Wang Zhenna have to come! Do you dare to say that Rui Zhao will definitely win it?”
Shang Chaotian was stunned after hearing this! Speechless.
Gu Ming and Qing Dynasties, Wang Zhen, Yin Fang, Bai Yuxiang.
These four people are recognized as the top four masters in the Chinese amateur Go community, and are also known as the "Four Amateur Kings".
Although they have not entered Dan professionally, they have all achieved the highest rank in amateur Go - Amateur 8 Dan. They have made a living by participating in various amateur events for a long time. In a sense, it is another "profession" chess player.
As for chess strength, the four amateur kings are called "amateurs", but in fact they have real professional-level strength.
There are many sports events where first-class professionals give way to the "Four Kings" first. Overall, active 9-dan chess players are basically unable to defeat the Four Heavenly Kings, but ordinary 8-dan chess players may not be able to defeat the "Four Heavenly Kings" if they give in first.
Based on such an overall performance, it is generally believed in the Go community that the "Four Heavenly Kings" all have the strength of professional level three or above, and many professionals who have just entered the level have to avoid them when they see them.
Among the "Four Heavenly Kings", Yin Fang lived in Dajing, Bai Yuxiang lived in the Bay Area, and in the ancient Ming and Qing Dynasties, Wang Zhen lived in Jinling City and Qiantang City near the Dongjiang River.
In order to promote the development of amateur Go this year, the Chess Association has increased the prize money for the champions of each division of the "City Cup" Amateur Go Competition from the original 50,000 yuan to 120,000 yuan. At this level, Gu Mingqing and Wang Zhen, who live nearby, are almost certain to participate.
With such two opponents, it will not be easy for Rui Zhao to win this so-called "amateur competition" championship. Not to mention that there will be various young people who want to try their luck.
…
Seeing that Shang Chaotian stopped talking, Yu Qingguang added decisively:
"Lao Shang, the position of Industry 5 has been ruined for a long time now, and it has almost no credibility!
"You are the chairman of the Chess Association! You should have a solution..."
"I know this! "
This time Shang Chaotian interrupted Yu Qingguang.
"But Lao Yu, you told me before that the rules and regulations of our Chinese Go must be standardized. Only in this way can the industry develop positively!
"Since I took over as the chairman of the Chess Association, I have always remembered the advice you gave me at that time. I have tried hard to institutionalize and standardize everything. Now I have achieved some success, and all the affairs in the Chess Association are in order. , but now you let me lead the way..."
"This is not a setback!"
Yu Qingguang retorted.
"...Isn't there a hole in the detailed management rules for dans? Doesn't the last article of the chapter [Dan Award] say, 'If there are special circumstances, amateur 5th dan and below can be awarded by the local Go Association. Will the application be directly awarded after the Chinese Go Association verifies that the applicant has the appropriate level? "
"Lao Yu! This is a very special situation! You cannot set this precedent casually!" >
"Now is a very special situation!"
Yu Qingguang's voice became louder.
“Didn’t you just say last night that Zhicheng Group is willing to sponsor the Siege Armor for a year, and that Rui Guoquan played a big role in the process, and you also told us to teach Rui Zhao well?
"But if Rui Guoquan knew this, because of a poor industry 5, his baby daughter who is fully qualified at a professional level could not participate in this year's qualifying competition! And the chairman of the Chess Association, who kept saying he would take care of everything, said there was nothing he could do! Do you think he can accept this statement? !
"Lao Shang, Weijia will start in August, and the sponsorship fee will most likely not arrive until the end of July. This will happen in early July. Rui Guoquan saw that his daughter had to wait another year to decide on a segment. Can the money be paid on time? I don’t dare think about the accounts of the Chess Association..."
Yu Qingguang deliberately left a chance for Shang Chaotian to answer.
But who knew there was only silence on the other end of the phone.
Hey, Lao Shang is still too honest! I really don’t know if it’s a good thing or a bad thing!
Yu Qingguang could only sigh when he saw this, found a step and said:
"Okay, Lao Shang, I want Rui Zhao to quickly sign up for the 'Urban Cup' Hai Competition, what about you...you should think about whether there is a way to get the best of both worlds, okay?”
This time Shang Chaotian finally answered simply:
"Yes."
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These young people... each one is better than the other. Don’t worry!
After hanging up the phone, Shang Chaotian looked blank, then lowered his head and buried his face in his palms. During this period, he was busy with work soliciting sponsorships and preparing for various events in the second half of the year. Lei Qi's sudden disorder had already put a lot of extra pressure on him, but Rui Zhao suddenly revealed that he didn't have an amateur rank certificate at all, directly putting him in a dilemma. How could this not make him feel tired?
Hey, I really want to live longer to live like Lu Wenjie...
Shang Chaotian muttered in his heart, but a bitter smile immediately appeared on his face.
He certainly knows that his deputy is dealing with the problem of unpaid wages from club sponsors left over from previous years, and he is still struggling now!
If no one comes to him for help, he is enough to take care of his big brother!
At this time, the station announcement rang: "Friends picking up relatives and friends, please note that the G2 train has arrived at Dajing South Station..."
Oh, here it comes!
Shang Chaotian immediately stood up and stood at the railing in front of the exit, looking for the student he was most proud of among the crowd exiting the station.
Soon, a gentle and handsome young man appeared in his sight.
"Lei Qi! Here!"
Shang Chaotian waved and shouted.
The young man turned his head following the sound and showed a half-hearted smile.
"Teacher Shang! I told you not to come over because you are busy with work. I'm fine!"
Although he is a little tired, it can be seen that Lei Qi's mental state is quite stable, at best it is okay. It's just a lack of interest.
Seeing that the student's condition seemed to be much better than what Lei Jingming described last night, Shang Chaotian finally relaxed temporarily and asked with a smile:
"What? You are so looking forward to getting rid of me soon." ?”
“No way!” Lei Qi responded simply, his tone was quite relaxed.
Oh, has this kid sorted himself out?
Sure enough, Lao Yujiao’s approach makes sense!
Shang Chaotian patted the student's shoulder: "It's been a hard journey! Are you hungry now? Come on, let's go have a big meal!"
"Ah..."
Face Lei Qi thought about the teacher's invitation with his mouth open.
"...That's okay! But I'm here to treat you, so don't compete with me!"
"How can I let you come? I don't want to lose face...huh?" Wait a moment, Lei Qi.”
Just as the teacher and student were chatting happily, Shang Chaotian's cell phone rang.
I picked it up and saw that the caller was Lu Wenjie, vice chairman of the Chinese Chess Association.
Shang Chaotian's expression suddenly became serious.
My deputy is extremely capable and usually won’t look for me when nothing happens.
Once you come here, I am afraid that there is indeed a problem that must be dealt with by him.
"Hey, Wenjie, what's going on?"
"Brother Tian, I heard that Xiaolei lost a miserable game in Yiguo yesterday?"
Shang Chaotian He was stunned for a moment, but still replied: "That's true. Is there any problem?"
The other party's tone suddenly hesitated: "Uh, Brother Tian, why don't you take the time to enlighten your students? Chess player It's normal to lose miserably sometimes, don't give up on yourself!"
"Giving up on yourself?" Shang Chaotian glanced at Lei Qi, who was fine for the moment, and said a little confused: "No! I'm right next to him! Everything is good!”
"No?!"
I could hear that Lu Wenjie was very surprised by this answer:
"Then what kind of female anchor is he posting on the Yiguo forum looking for to sell courses?! He doesn't know this Is it a bad influence? "
"...What? A female anchor?"
Shang Chaotian looked at Lei Qi, confused.
Today’s third update has reached 100,000 words. I hope that smart push can save the children a little bit (laughing)
Also, I’m looking forward to seeing if I can do a round of test push today! Although it seems a bit overwhelming from the following reading (helpless)
Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow on the weekend will still be updated twice at 11 a.m., remind everyone~
(End of this chapter)