Chapter 267 First appearance in the ring
“Everyone, I’m sorry!
“I really didn’t expect that these Japanese people don’t respect chess ethics! Come and attack me, a thirty-nine-year-old veteran chess player!
“I was careless and didn’t dodge.”
On the evening of October 17th, South Korea Chess Academy in the capital city of South Korea.
Li Tingyan and three other Nongshim Cup teammates gathered in a room tonight to discuss the arrangements for the next game.
And Zhao Suxuan, who was defeated just now, also participated through the Internet connection - you can't exclude people just after being eliminated!
However, in the face of the complaints from veteran Zhao Suxuan, Xu Xiangheng, who has always been straightforward, couldn't help but interjected:
"Brother Zhao, that's not what you said!
"If you come By default, the Nongshim Cup can only bully players who are weaker than itself, so I think it is inappropriate to occupy this quota. ”
"Uh..."
Zhao Suxuan couldn't help but remain silent, not knowing what to say for a moment.
Because as a veteran chess player in South Korea who is ranked around 20 all year round, Zhao Suxuan did make the final list based on his outstanding performance in the trials. In terms of daily strength, there are many people who are stronger than him.
This is also the place where the Ice Queen previously criticized the selection of the South Korean ring competition.
If we don’t add a bottom line to the selection, then there may indeed be cats and dogs who make it to the final list by virtue of their outstanding performance, but will be embarrassed when it comes to the arena.
Just when the atmosphere became awkward, a gentle voice came, breaking the slightly cold atmosphere of the conference room:
"Brother Xiang Heng, today we are having a combat meeting, not a reflection meeting."
This voice and tone are very distinctive, and everyone knows who it is without looking up.
"Well... Xiaoliu, you are right."
Although Liu Shixian is three years younger than him, and his tone is not oppressive, Xu Xiangheng, the second person in South Korea, still has some feelings in his heart Those who counted points answered without any sharpness.
Seeing that Xu Xiangheng was giving him face, the young master of the Liu family who had just poured tea for the other three teammates also smiled at him and greeted him.
What Xu Xiangheng didn’t expect was that Liu Shixian did not look away after paying tribute, but continued:
“Then... let’s get to the point!
” Although this is indeed an unkind invitation... But brother Xiang Heng, do you think you can help me fight in the next game? "
"Huh? Me, me? ”
Xu Xiangheng was a little surprised for a moment.
Because in his opinion, as the second player in South Korea, there is no reason for him to play in the first stage.
However, how could Master Liu not see his hesitation! He immediately explained:
“Brother Xiang Heng, I understand that normally, you should not appear in the first stage.
“But since Japan has made up its mind to try its best to Lei Qi was eliminated in the first stage, so we should also help the field and not give him any chance to breathe.
"Brother Li, what do you think?"
After hearing what Liu Shixian said about this, everyone looked at Li Tingyan.
Although Lee Jung-yeon is neither the oldest nor the one with the most championships in the South Korean team this time, even his current overall strength is slightly inferior to Seo Sang-heng.
But in the past few years, when Choi Myung-ho and Choi Sung-seok had successively retired from their peaks, and Young Master Liu had not yet risen, it was he who retained the last face of South Korean Go and was the strongest in Chinese Go from 2012 to 2019. At that time, he led the team to win two Nongshim Cups (once as the main player and once as a non-player). It is not an exaggeration to say that he has the most hard work and great influence.
In addition, he is always steady and reliable, so he is highly trusted in South Korea.
Li Tingyan was silent for a moment and truthfully expressed his opinion.
“I agree with Xiaoliu’s proposal - objectively speaking, for this Chinese team, I am most worried about Lei Qi.
“Although he is not doing well after the chess holy war, At the most exaggerated moment, he even lost directly to Chu Jun 6th Dan. But the upper limit of his strength lies there - I believe everyone has watched the first three games of the Chinese Chess Holy War, right? ”
No one said anything in the conference room for a while, but the fact that there was no objection said everything.
Li Tingyan continued:
"And recently...Lei Qi's condition is obviously recovering.
"Like No. 9 in the fifth round of China Siege, although he lost to Shangguan Sheng. But I have to say that Shangguan Sheng obviously played beyond his standard in that game of chess. He only won half an eye. After the game, Shangguan Sheng was still frightened.
"So, Xiang Heng, I think it would be best if you are willing to go out and deal with Lei Qi. If he gets through the first stage and gets more than a month of adjustment time, it might be harder to stop him later. .
“If it’s really inconvenient for you for personal reasons, then I’ll be there! ”
As the number one person in the world and the talker in the team, Xu Xiangheng is not too arrogant.
After all, Master Xiao Liu, the most arrogant member of the team, was humbly pouring tea to the three seniors this time, so how could he be willful?
After a few seconds of silence, he replied readily:
"Okay, I will buy a ticket to fly to Dongdu, Japan tomorrow morning now!
"Anyway...we finally have It is enough for Koyanagi to be in the general position. ”
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“Xiao Zhaomei, it’s all done! Your outfit looks very cute today!”
October 18th, the morning of the second day of the arena competition. Ai Jian'an helped his main pillar change his clothes and looked at it carefully, and couldn't help but praise.
However, Rui Zhao, who has always followed Ai Jian'an's advice, had some doubts today:
"Thank you..."
"But, this little formal suit has a pattern of a kitten printed on it. Is it really good for such a formal occasion?"
Yes, what Rui Zhao is wearing today This small dark gray formal suit looks elegant and decent in every aspect, except that the light gray simple cat head-shaped print printed on the formal suit is a little less serious.
But Ai Jianan certainly knows what the media and the audience like to see.
It is perfect to add some lively elements that can highlight the characteristics of girls and arouse topics without losing the overall etiquette.
"It's okay! It's better to say that everyone wants you to dress more beautifully!"
"This, this is it..."
Hearing Ai Jianan's personal assurance, the silly girl also There was no doubt that he was there, and he immediately walked towards the arena full of determination.
Just now, she received another encouraging WeChat message from Lei Jingming - this has been the norm in every key game since she entered the profession.
After reading WeChat, the girl secretly made up her mind again:
This Lakeside Cup is a great opportunity to prove his strength to Lei Qi!
Both are pioneers, although the competition on the women's side is less intense...
But if he can be lucky enough to win one or two more games than Lei Qi, Lei Qi should admit it to some extent. progress, right?
The girl thought silently in her heart.
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At 8:45 in the morning, the two chess players participating in the Lakeside Cup competition today entered the game room one after another.
However, it is different from the younger but calm Xu Nanying.
After Rui Zhao entered the game room, she was obviously a little nervous when she saw a large group of media reporters in Wuyangyang and all kinds of attacks on her.
You are already eighteen years old...why do you still look like you have never seen the world!
Xu Nanying, who was walking behind, couldn't help but murmur in her heart.
Although Rui Zhao is also very famous in China, she has yet to play a real focus game, so this kind of battle still has an impact on her.
However, in Xu Nanying's view, as a chess player, you should not have stage fright under any circumstances - this is a concept that has been instilled in her by her family and she has been trained a lot in the past.
Of course, Xu Nanying is still happy to hear this.
Publicly and privately, she hoped that Rui Zhao would not be in too good shape in this game.
Win glory for the country and slap your predecessor in the face.
The combination of two happy things must bring you more happiness!
It’s just that... Xiao Nanying soon discovered that something seemed wrong.
When the two sides sat in front of the game table, the tension in Rui Zhao began to disappear quickly!
At this time, she was just staring at the chessboard in front of her silently, and at the same time, after the referee allowed it, she kept taking pieces to try.
His movements were concise and his expression was cold, as if he were a celestial being. Xu Nanying could not help but be stunned.
Is this... is this the same Rui Zhao who looked like he had never seen the world just now?
Why do you look so focused and beautiful when playing chess!
At this moment, she seemed to feel that it was not surprising that the Dongjiang team gave up on her for Rui Zhao...
No, no! What are you thinking about?
Don't be fooled by your opponents!
The second-dan girl from South Korea shook her head violently, trying to wake up.
It looks good but is useless, winning is the real thing!
“Start guessing first!”
As the words of the chief referee were translated into Chinese and Korean languages by the staff, the two young chess players began to guess first.
In the end, Rui Zhao took the black role and Xu Nanying took the white role.
When the time reached nine o'clock on time, after a burst of flashes and "click" sounds of photographic equipment, the second game of this Lakeside Cup officially started.
Rui Zhao, who has fully entered the state of chess, faced these noises but ignored them. It seemed that the chess pieces in front of her gave her great courage.
I will start writing about chess tomorrow. According to the opinions of the big guys in the group, I will try my best to write about the chess in the arena. The important ones will be written in detail. The less important ones will be written directly from the key points. Half Chapter or chapter is finished.
(End of this chapter)