"Lei Qi 9th Dan, thank you for accepting our interview!
"First of all, congratulations on your victory over Ichijo Takuya 9th Dan! While once again achieving four consecutive victories in the Nongshim Cup, they also eliminated the Japanese team from this year's Nongshim Cup.
"How do you feel about today's game of chess?"
"Just...just like yesterday, it is still quite difficult.
"The past year The improvement of Ichijo 9th Dan is very big, including winning the world championship. The strength is very strong.
"But Japanese chess players are generally not that good at fast chess. This may be the main reason why I won today!"
"Ah! Lei Qi 9th Dan is still very humble and pragmatic!
"After defeating Takuya Ichijo, now Lei Qi 9th Dan is just one step away from winning the ninth Nongshim Cup for China - Ryu Se-hyun 9th Dan, who ranks first in South Korea's rating.
“I have to say that your current historical record against him is indeed not very ideal. In the last competition, your seven-game winning streak was also ended by him, and you failed to set a new record for the Nongshim Cup.
"Right now, Lin Ruixin's 9th-dan status is not good, and the other substitute player is unlikely to be better than you. The media and chess fans in the circle generally believe that tomorrow's game will be the best match for this year's Nongshim. Cup showdown!
"And facing Ryu Shixian 9th dan again in such an important game, how do you feel about Lei Qi 9th dan?"
"I think there is nothing special to consider.
< br>“Although I am on a losing streak against Ryu Se-hyun 9th Dan...but it’s not a big deal.
"For example, Liu Jiuduan had a disastrous record against Lin Ruixin and Li Tingyan before he was 21 years old, but after that, his offense and defense reversed.
"Now My strength is still improving, and I will turn 20 in half a year. I think it will not be surprising when I will achieve a breakthrough against Liu Jiuduan.
"In the final analysis, Go is played by each move, not by past results."
"Ah! It seems that Lei Qi Jiuduan is very confident in himself!
"Then I wish you good results in tomorrow's competition, come on! "
"Okay, thank you. ”
……
Seeing that the interview was finally over, Lei Qi breathed a sigh of relief and quickly left, heading towards his own combat conference room, preparing to review today's game with his teammates and prepare for the final battle starting tomorrow. Prepare.
Although it can be seen that Lin Ruixin is not very fond of his winning streak, the analysis and discussion are all in a mess. However, both Sun Yi and Kuai Liang were very cooperative in giving their own ideas and opinions. It is always more helpful to listen to other people's ideas and suggestions.
However, Lei Qi had only walked halfway when a rather familiar figure was waiting on his only path.
Lei Qi glanced at the person coming, his expression condensed slightly, and then he asked simply and without missing a beat:
"Is something wrong, Liu Jiuduan?"
Liu Shixian, who was leaning against the wall of the corridor with his arms folded, turned around and replied with a smile:
"It's nothing. I said hello to tomorrow's opponent and went back.
" I'm looking forward to tomorrow's game. I hope this game won't be so boring.
“After all...it’s hard for me to have any expectations for the two following people until now.”
“No.”
The young man simply gave a negative answer, but did not explain what he was denying.
It seems to be just saying that tomorrow’s game will not be boring, but it also seems to contain some other meanings...
Liu Shixian blinked when he heard this, and asked casually:
"At the opening ceremony, you were so protective of her, but these two days... I don't think she has come?"
Although the tones of "she" and "he" in Chinese are slightly different He didn't come out, but after hearing this, Lei Qi naturally knew who "she" was referring to, so he replied calmly:
"For a big star like her to arrive too early, it is easy to attract all kinds of speculation. On the contrary, it is easy to make the whole city a storm in advance.
"And...
"Why waste so much effort when you have the chance to take the crown?" !"
Hearing this subtle reply, Liu Shixian smiled again and stopped talking to Lei Qi. Instead, he started another topic:
"Well, actually I've always wanted to ask one thing:
"What is your relationship with her...? I can see that you care about her very much.
"I originally thought that someone at your age would have admiration for such a beautiful and outstanding girl in the industry, but that's not true. Very normal.
“But now, I don’t feel like...”
Lei Qi was stunned for a moment, as if he never thought that the other party would ask such a question, then he smiled bitterly and shook his head. :
“How could this happen...
"It's such a pity that someone like her should be used as an object of admiration..."
"That is...?"
"A strong rival."
Lei Qi barely hesitated and gave his answer in a short and powerful manner.
However, after thinking for a second, he still added something:
"...One-sided."
"One-sided?"
This addition made Master Liu couldn't help but laugh:
"Ah...I understand. Yes! That does make sense!
"But if you want to put it this way...
"I also suddenly have some expectations for this dessert.
"Thank you for your answer, Lei Qi 9th Dan.
"See you tomorrow."
After saying this, Liu Shixian immediately turned around and left. He looked very relaxed and did not feel like he was about to have an important event. Competition, but looking forward to a happy vacation.
The young man who stayed in place glanced at his opponent's back for a while, then took another step and continued walking forward:
“…See you tomorrow.”
…
…
“Well, Zhao Zhao…
“You go to the Dongjiang Hotel to watch the game live today. , I have no objection...
"But what are you packing your luggage for?!"
The next day, early morning on February 9th.
Rui Zhao's home in Wanyuan Times Community, Dongjiang City.
Li Xinyin looked puzzled as she watched her daughter take out her small suitcase early in the morning. Rui Zhao was going to the Dongjiang Hotel today to watch the "advance battle between generals" between Lei Qi and Liu Shixian. She already knew it yesterday.
However, in her opinion, her daughter was just taking a taxi to and from home today, which was similar to going out to watch a musical - but where did this sudden packing of the box come from?
Faced with his mother's question, Rui Zhao showed a prepared smile:
"Ah! That's it!
"Lei Qi Jiudan may end today In the arena, we regained the Nongshim Cup that we had not regained for four years!
“The Chess Association has plans to hold a celebration banquet and party at the Dongjiang Hotel tonight, and I also want to have some fun after a long time.
"Maybe it will be late, so I brought my luggage with me and just stayed there..."
"...Huh?"
Li Xinyin frowned upon hearing this statement. He raised his eyebrows:
“No matter how late it is, you can still take a taxi home! Dongjiang is not a rural place. How can you not get a taxi?
“You are such a girl. It's not cool not to go home at night! ”
"But Mom, I'm really..."
"Okay wife, Zhaozhao is a big girl too!"
At this moment, Rui Guoquan on the side suddenly interrupted:
“You’ve seen how hard she works at practicing chess at home every day during the Spring Festival.
“This is such an opportunity to celebrate and relax together, so don’t let her down! ”
"Well, that's what I said..."
Li Xinyin was still a little reluctant:
"But Zhaozhao hasn't stayed at home for long in the past year, and she will go there again soon. We will compete with Fan Kong in the playoffs, and we don’t know when we will see each other again!
“When she was in Dongjiang, I always hoped to see my daughter more...”
< br>“Ouch! So I said, Zhaozhao is already a big girl! It’s my twentieth birthday soon! ”
Rui Guoquan comforted his wife and said:
“Wife, don’t you think Zhaozhao has really grown a lot in the past year or so?
“She has been able to earn money by herself and contribute to her life. Have the final say on all major events! As a result, you are still worried about this and that every day, what does it look like! "
Hearing this, Li Xinyin blinked and couldn't help but look at her daughter, looking up and down again.
In fact, Rui Zhao's appearance has not changed much. At first glance, she already looked like that. A simple and clean look.
But only the look in the bright black eyes, soft but firm and powerful, makes the whole person's temperament gradually lose its youthful feeling, replaced by a pure and mature aura, making the whole person appear more slim and transparent. exquisite.
Li Xinyin, who noticed that her daughter had indeed changed, couldn't help but be stunned for two seconds, then breathed out softly, nodded and said:
"It is true...Zhaozhao has indeed grown up.
“Hey! That’s okay!
“Zhaozhao, don’t cause trouble for the Chess Association and your teacher Lei and his family.
"Besides, if Lei Qi fails to win, remember to come back early..."
"Ah..."
Hearing this, Rui Zhao added in a low voice embarrassedly:
"Mom! Then there will be a game tomorrow, so I might as well stay at the Dongjiang Hotel..."
"..."
Seeing that her daughter was climbing on her, Li Xinyin was a little speechless, thinking that her stupid daughter was really getting more and more narrow-minded.
But Rui Guoquan seemed not to be unintentional about this and answered decisively:
"Let's do it!
"By the way, wife, don't you just have the day off tomorrow? ?
“If there is a game tomorrow, I’ll take a leave, and we’ll go to the Dongjiang Hotel to be with my daughter!”
Her husband had already said this, and Li Xinyin knew that it would be disappointing if she mentioned it again:
“...Okay, then it’s as you say!
“Hey, but this time it seems like a farmer The substitute for the Heart Cup has not yet been announced by the Chess Association! Why do you keep showing off?
"Zhaozhao, do you have any news?"
"Uh, this..."
Rui Zhao's expression suddenly became slightly embarrassed, but Rui Guoquan replied very naturally:
"Hey, my wife, don't worry about so much now!
"In short, I believe Shang The chairman's side...
"They must have chosen a chess player they are most proud of and trust."
…
…
“Okay, son, don’t put any pressure on me!
“Whether you win or not, you are the pride of your mother! Do you understand? ”
At 12:40 noon on the same day, Dongjiang Hotel.
Before Lei Qi went to the game room, Qin Xiaoxue, who had been staying at Dongjiang Hotel these days, hugged his son again , and don’t forget to give another reminder.
Ever since the accident in the fifth game of the Chess Holy War last year, Qin Xiaoxue had been paying special attention to Lei Qi's mental state. Therefore, before bidding farewell to his son in every important game, he would cheer Lei Qi up and relieve his stress.
However, Xiao Lei Jiudan behaved very naturally in response to his mother's instructions.
"Mom, how long has it been since the chess holy war? You don't have to be so nervous!
"Just in case you lose...Dad, just don't blame me. "
"How could it be! ”
Lei Jingming on the side quickly replied:
"Son, you have won four consecutive victories, which is very, very good! Even if you really can't win the Nongshim Cup, I can't blame you!
"If you want to blame it, you can only blame Lin Ruixin, who is showing off every day, and the substitute player who is still secretive! "
Well...
...That's why I said, don't blame me...
Lei Qi muttered something secretly in his heart, but his face remained calm.
But... I don't want her to play at all...
If you rely on female chess players to win the battle, then you won't be a Gallic chess player!
"Well, Dad, Mom! I'm going to compete!
"Waiting for my good news! ”
After saying goodbye to his parents, Lei Qi strode to the game room to face the game he had been preparing for a long time.
The twelfth game of this year’s Nongshim Cup, considered by many media in the industry to be an “early battle between the main players”, begins here... (End of this chapter)
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