Chapter 425: You really made a lot of money!
“Jing Jing, congratulations!
“It’s finally time for you to challenge my title! ”
March 31, four o’clock in the afternoon.
Shangdu, Central Plains Province, the place where the Chinese Women’s Go Mulan Tournament has been held since its inception.
Facing the little witch who just walked out of the game room, Liu Yuhong, the current holder of the title of [Mulan], smiled and congratulated her.
Yes.
In the challenger final of the Mulan Tournament that just took place, Yang Manjing defeated Zou Yang in the eighth dan in an upset, and entered the final three-round chess challenge of the domestic title tournament for the first time!
The two will start competing for the new [Mulan] title the day after tomorrow, that is, April 2.
However, what surprised Mulan today was that Yang Manjing, who had finally qualified as a challenger, was not in a good mood.
After a simple thank you, the little witch didn't say anything else. Instead, she quickly took back her mobile phone and started to use AI software to review the previous game.
"Jingjing...what's wrong?
"Aren't you happy to be qualified as a challenger? "
Liu Yuhong couldn't help but continue to ask.
"Ah...I'm so happy..."
Yang Manjing responded first, but there was still no excitement in his tone.
“But Sister Yu Hong, do you think...
“The little sheep today doesn’t have any desire to win? "
"No desire to win? ”
Queen Mulan was stunned for a moment, then recalled.
Today's challenger final of the Mulan Tournament was held at the same time as the first round of the Sanshuang Cup. In addition to Yang Manjing's game, Liu Yuhong also watched Sun Yi's game against South Korean rookie Yuan Youliang...
Uh, okay, it should be the other way around - she mainly watched the Sanshuang Cup competition, but she watched the Challenger finals here at every opportunity, so she didn't have such a keen sense of what Yang Manjing said.
But now that the little witch said so, and thinking about it for a moment...Liu Yuhong found that it seemed to be true!
“Well...if you want to put it that way, the little sheep did seem to be a little sloppy today, and he didn’t feel energetic at the beginning.
“After a relatively big mistake in the 66th move, She didn't make any big moves afterwards. Judging from the content of chess, it is basically euthanasia.
"I just watched the live broadcast of the scene where she looked like she had no desires and needs. It was completely different from the aggressive feeling yesterday."
Seeing that Liu Yuhong also agreed with this statement, Yang Man Jing then smiled bitterly and said:
“It seems...she really prioritized venting her anger this time!
“After venting her anger...nothing else matters. ”
“Ah...”
Liu Yuhong scratched his head and finally understood why his young general was not very happy.
Victory against an opponent with a low desire to win will indeed greatly reduce the joy of victory.
Especially when Zou Yang faced Rui Zhao in the challenger semi-finals yesterday, it was obvious that his condition and momentum were much stronger than today! Comparing the two, Yang Manjing naturally felt that he was being underestimated.
However, Queen Mulan thought about it for a while, and still tried hard to find a reason to comfort her:
“...Well, I can’t say that!
"After all, two people played for five hours and forty minutes yesterday, and the little sheep won half an eye until the end! I guess I was exhausted yesterday, and I really can't fight anymore today.
"It's not like you haven't seen it. , Little Sheep was obviously relieved after winning yesterday's game, but when he heard that Rui Zhao was planning to replay the game, he was so frightened that he ran away on the spot. It's normal for him to be in a bad state today! "
"Well...
"In the final analysis...it's thanks to Sister Narui!"
The little witch forced a smile, but she couldn't. Can’t feel the smile:
"Now the Little Sheep really has to peel off her skin if she wants to beat her. Once she makes any obvious mistakes, she will basically lose...
"Originally, this time in the Mulan game, I saw that she started to actively cooperate outside the court. She was also more active in promoting the event and accepting interviews, and I thought she was no longer so voluptuous.
“But as soon as she returned to the competition, she was still as desperate as before. It seems that she really thought too much...”
Liu Yuhong knew that she The young player has a strong sense of competition for the live broadcast queen, especially since the little witch was defeated by her opponent in the most critical game in the last round of last season. She has been thinking about overpowering her opponent, so she continues Comforting:
“It’s okay, Jingjing!
"She and Little Sheep will be separated next season, and our chance will come!
"Now the team is also looking for us to have strong support to replace Sister Wang. In the next Women's League, we will give them both a good chance. Check out the color! "
"Well..."
The petite girl nodded, but did not continue to express her determination with her master. Instead, after a little tangle, she asked:
"Sister Yu Hong …Can I ask you a question? ”
"Jingjing, tell me."
The little witch pursed her lips, as if she was having some mental struggle, but in the end she still asked:
"That...what if, I It’s what if.
“If I choose to be the leader of another team like Sister Rui next season...will you be as angry with me as Little Sheep was with Rui Zhao? ”
After hearing this, Liu Yuhong was immediately stunned, and for a moment he didn’t know what to say.
To be honest, when she heard that Rui Zhao would join the Pohu men's and women's teams next season a few days ago, she was quite gloating - without Rui Zhao, the competitiveness of the Dongjiang women's team would inevitably plummet, and there was a high probability that they would no longer be able to compete with Suhu. The women's team competes for next season's championship.
But who would have known that while eating this melon, he would actually eat it on his own head! Our young general actually has an idea!
Yang Manjing still has one year left on her contract. She will be able to decide her future by herself when next season ends. However, Liu Yuhong has always thought that his team has a deep love for sisters, and when the little witch grows up to a certain level, he can just give up his position as the leader to realize the replacement of the old and the new.
But he never expected that Rui Zhao's appearance would give Yang Manjing such a strong sense of urgency!
But looking at the tangled expression of the little witch in front of her, Queen Mulan also understood:
The little witch who seemed young and mature in the past, but was actually innocent, has really started to grow up.
Liu Yuhong thought for a while, suppressed the sadness in his heart, put on a smile and said:
"Jingjing! What are you talking about! How could I be as petty as a little sheep? !
“No matter where we are, we will always be good sisters! ”
"Yes, really?"
Yang Manjing's eyes lit up a little, and there was obviously a flash of expectation.
Seeing the little witch's reaction, Liu Yuhong pursed his lower lip subconsciously, but after only a moment, he continued to maintain the smile on his face calmly, and reached out to touch the head of the girl in front of him. :
"But... don't think about leaving the team so early!
"Maybe in a year, you will already be better than me! Wouldn't it be good to stay in our team and be the leader? ”
"...Huh?"
Hearing this, Yang Manjing blinked, as if he had never thought about this choice.
But just a moment later, the little witch looked at the idol in front of her who had been taking care of her for a long time, and finally nodded vigorously:
"Well, I understand Sister Yu Hong!
“I will definitely work hard to push you to the second stage next year! ”
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The next day, the first day of April.
At 11:50 noon that day, in an office in Hongdu City, Pohu Province, the live broadcast sound of [Go Xiao Zhao] came from the computer speakers:
"Um... Dear viewers and fans, good afternoon, everyone!
"I'm Xiao Zhao, long time no see!
"Ah...I want to say sorry to everyone first.
“I failed to beat Senior Sister Zou in the semi-finals of the Mulan Competition the day before yesterday, and I was unfortunately eliminated...
“Sure enough, Senior Sister Zou is not that easy to win, and I disappointed everyone. I will continue to work hard and strive for better results in the future!
“However, although it is a pity to lose to Senior Sister Zou, it is not entirely a bad thing!
"In this way, I can explain to you today the focus of the Sanshuang Cup top 16 match - the match between my senior brother Ni Jue and the recognized world number one Ryu Se-hyun 9th Dan!
“After the draw came out yesterday, I believe everyone is looking forward to this game, including me!
“Today I also invited my teacher Li Wangyuan to come and explain together. Next we enter...ah, I almost forgot, there is a little promotion!
“Then, That... I recently joined the Pohu Jinlai Environmental Protection Club and will play for the Pohu team in both the Weijia and Women's Weijia League next season!
“If possible, please pay attention to our Pohu Jinlai Environmental Protection and the professional Go competition!
"Also, if there are other fans or companies who need environmental protection equipment, you can scan the QR code on the screen to contact us to purchase and support our sponsor Pohu Jinlai Environmental Protection Co., Ltd. Thank you all..."
Uh...
She, she really printed this QR code in her live broadcast room? !
Although Rui Zhao's slogan during the live broadcast was not very proficient, Lai Chen, who was watching the live content on the screen at his desk, was now so shocked that his mouth opened wide.
A few days ago, when Rui Zhao asked him for relevant promotional materials and said that he would help with publicity on weekdays, Lai Chen thought that the other party was just being polite.
In fact, the members of the Waijia and Women's Waijia teams usually only cooperate in simple promotional activities at home games, and that's it.
If you want one of the Bilibili's millions of fans and one of the only two celebrities in the chess circle to advertise for your company during a live broadcast, Lai Chen still has an idea of how much it will cost.
——Anyway, the salary and victory fee you pay are far from what you can sustain in the long term.
So, at that time, Lai Chen just sent a QR code without thinking too much.
You know, early this morning, he actually received a WeChat message from Rui Zhao, asking him to help control the promotional content for today's noon live broadcast.
Only then did Lai Chen realize that something was wrong. As soon as noon arrived, he waited in front of [Go Xiao Zhao]'s live broadcast room on time, and just saw a scene that made him jaw-dropping.
This... what is going on? !
There is no such requirement in the contract signed between our team and Zhao Tianhou!
Just when Lai Chen was shocked, he suddenly thought of his boss's previous statement that signing Rui Zhao was "a profit", and he instantly realized something!
Difficult, could it be...
Mr. Gong had previously agreed with Rui Zhao through the Chess Association that if he signed with our team, he would need to help the company with free publicity? ! It's just not written in the contract? !
If you put it this way...then you are indeed making a lot of money!
No wonder Mr. Gong said that he would leave the men’s team alone this year and strive for the women’s team to win the championship this year. It turns out that this is to maximize the publicity effect!
For a moment, Lai Chen thought he had learned everything about the matter, and then he began to secretly admire his boss's plan.
However, what Manager Lai doesn’t know is...
At this time, on the flat floor in the center of Hongdu, Gong Quanzhen looked at the QR code for his company's promotion that appeared on the TV screen, with the same confusion and surprise on his face.
(End of this chapter)