Chapter 82 Talent and Diligence
Chapter 82 Talent and Diligence
[System message: Game over, Black 82.5 points, White 78 points, Black wins by 4.5 points]
On the same day, in Dongjiang City, Muhu Go Dojo.
Seeing the message on the screen, Rui Zhao couldn't help biting his lip, but he still typed "Thank you for your advice" in the chat bar of the game room as usual and then sent it.
Her opponent in the last round happened to be a professional male 7th dan.
Although Rui Zhao tried her best to win, after a fierce battle, she was still defeated without any suspense.
If the difference in points is four and a half points, it generally means that there is still a clear gap in level between the two sides.
Looking at the current user information of [Yizhaoqiyi], the rank column is only 7D.
This is because Yi Zhaoqiyi is now famous and can be invited to play against professional players. Otherwise, she would not be able to meet professional players in normal matches.
——That’s right, Rui Zhao lost his rank in chess.
The reason is simple: she has lost too much recently.
Ever since she decided to go all out to snipe Bai Yinhua for the championship, she has always given priority to opponents with higher ranks above seven dan when choosing opponents.
Facing these masters who are above the professional backbone level, Rui Zhao's winning rate is terrible. Including the last game, he has 2 wins and 42 losses so far.
Such a dismal winning rate naturally lowered her chess rank. It also made her realize that it was not easy to beat a professional 7th dan player.
The huge gap in strength between him and the core professional players even made Rui Zhao consider using the system.
But this thought only flashed through her mind for a moment and was quickly dismissed.
Rui Zhao understood very well that he could consider using the system in the ranking tournament, and he could also use the fact that his current level was far beyond the requirements for ranking, and that he simply had a psychological shadow about ranking that he needed to overcome to make an excuse.
But if you are facing a strong opponent, and you consider using the system just because it is difficult for you to beat the opponent, then no matter how you look at it, you have lost the most basic dignity as a chess player.
However, the news Rui Zhao received these days was not all bad...
"Rui Zhao, you played well!"
Lei Jingming's voice of praise came from the classroom door.
Seeing that the students had finished a game of online chess, Lei Jingming and Yu Qingguang immediately entered the room and prepared to start reviewing and explaining the game.
"Honestly, your chess skills are improving really fast!"
Lei Jingming couldn't help but admire.
"It's been less than a month! Your chess skills are improving visibly! You are indeed a genius who has reached this level after only two and a half years of self-study. You are truly gifted!"
When Rui Zhao heard Lei Jingming mention his two and a half years of self-study, the smile he forced on his face felt a little awkward.
"Ah... it's okay, I don't think I have any talent.
"My recent improvement in chess skills may be mainly due to the amount of practice."
"Oh, why are you being so modest!" Lei Jingming pretended to blame: "Old Yu, tell me in private, is Rui Zhao more talented than Zou Mingren?"
Yu Qingguang looked a little tired, but he still smiled and replied, "That's... indeed, and maybe he's no worse than your son!"
"Yeah, I agree with that!"
Lei Jingming answered without hesitation, with a hint of pride in his smile, but it was unclear whether it was for his students or his son.
However, Rui Zhao did not show much excitement after hearing this, but just smiled slightly.
She knew that her current level was the result of many years of hard work in practicing chess in her previous life, and not the so-called "only two and a half years of self-study".
She was not a gifted person, she knew this from her parents since she was a child.
Although other adults like to praise her with exaggerated words, saying that she is smart and talented.
But polite words are not to be trusted, and honest words that are unpleasant to the ear can lead to success.
If you really believe in other people's polite praise, it will only make you self-righteous and will not help your chess skills.
Besides, it doesn’t matter much even if you don’t have talent.
Although I am not smart, I am not stupid either.
As the saying goes, diligence can make up for lack of talent. The principle is simple, but it applies to everything.
As long as you work hard and persist in your passion, you can catch up with those geniuses.
...
"...Teacher Lei, Teacher Yu, let's review the game! After we review it, I will start the next game."
Rui Zhao calmly interrupted the teachers' praises, trying to save more time.
Hearing Rui Zhao say this, Lei and Yu were both stunned, then exchanged glances, both smiled bitterly for two seconds, and prepared to start the review work.
But who knew that at this moment Yu Qingguang's cell phone rang.
"Hmm? This is... Xiao Ni?"
Yu Qingguang glanced at the phone, feeling a little strange, but he still picked up the phone.
"Hey, what's up, Xiao Ni? If you want to find your master, he hasn't come yet!"
"Yu Jiuduan, I have already contacted my master. I am not calling to talk to him...
"…Um, Rui Zhao, is he with you?"
Yu Qingguang couldn't help but glance at his student: "Are you here? What's up?" "Yes!" Ni Jue's tone was very sure: "If we haven't made an appointment to play a game of chess yet, can I play a game of split-handedness with her?"
"what?"
Yu Qingguang had not expected this request: the BOSS he had defeated before actually came back to visit him again!
Moreover, from what he heard... Ni Jue also knew that Rui Zhao had just finished a game of chess!
He subconsciously looked at the people in the chess room: As expected, [Jade King Blade] was among them!
Yu Qingguang immediately asked the girl beside him: "Rui Zhao, Ni Jue said that he wants to play a game of split first with you right away, is that okay with you?"
"Ah, Senior Brother Ni Jue?" The girl's slightly tired eyes suddenly blossomed with new spirit: "Yes! Of course!"
"That's fine! Xiao Ni, don't wait for the rematch, just start playing with Rui Zhao now!"
"Ah? No, no, I'm not in a hurry! You're welcome!"
"Who is being polite to you?"
Yu Qingguang couldn't help but curse.
"Don't rush to run after you finish playing! In addition to your own game, let's also talk about Rui Zhao's game that he just finished playing!
"We old guys are getting old. We are OK at explaining chess to the middle and low ranks, but when it comes to chess to the 7th rank and above, I feel that what we explain is not as good as it should be.
"Since you are here, why don't you play a bigger role?"
"Uh, ok, okay..."
Hearing the words "since you're here", Ni Juena's tone was obviously a little unnatural.
However, he couldn't find any suitable excuse to refuse, so he had to agree.
Yu Qingguang couldn't help but smile, and after instructing the students to "play nicely with your famous senior brother Tianyuan", he and Lei Jingming left the classroom again.
After walking out of the door, Lei Jingming turned his head and asked his friend.
"Old Yu, why did Xiao Ni come here suddenly?"
Yu Qingguang raised his eyebrows: "He probably learned something from Lao Li and came to confirm Rui Zhao's strength!"
"Confirm the strength?"
"Hmm... maybe Xiao Ni is really a little shaken."
"What does shaken mean?"
"Literally." Yu Qingguang remained calm: "This silly little girl, her silly energy really makes people around her follow her into the absurd..."
At this point, Lei Jingming finally came to his senses: "You mean... Xiao Ni could really reveal his past?"
Yu Qingguang said calmly: "It's possible, but it depends on how Rui Zhao plays this game.
“If Xiao Ni thinks Rui Zhao can really do it after getting his background, he might consider it.
"But if you think it's not possible, then you must just hide the things and use them yourself..."
Lei Jingming couldn't help but complain: "Is it really that clear?"
"Aren't all researchers like this?" Yu Qingguang slandered Li Wangyuan and his apprentice behind their backs.
"That's right!" Lei Jingming also sneered and then asked, "Then do you think... Rui Zhao can do it?"
"No, there's nothing we can do about it!"
Yu Qingguang shrugged.
"After interacting with this little girl these days, I feel that she is the most talented student I have ever taught.
"And in the past half month, she has used her time to the fullest.
"If this doesn't catch the eye of the famous Tian Yuan, then there's nothing I can do!"
Lei Jingming nodded: "I admit it! This child's talent is no worse than that of my kid!
"But it may not be as exaggerated as she said, 'I only taught myself for two and a half years'..."
Yu Qingguang couldn't help but give his friend a cold look: "Huh? You believe this nonsense?"
Lei Jingming suddenly felt wronged: "Didn't you find a lot of reasons to say 'I couldn't help but believe it'? Why are you blaming me?"
Yu Qingguang was quite speechless: "I just wanted to explain that this matter was outrageous! I didn't mean to really believe it! Do you understand Chinese rhetoric?
"But...let's completely ignore the claim that I taught myself for two and a half years.
"For a girl to be able to have the strength of a low-ranked male player before she even gets promoted, this is a manifestation of her extraordinary talent. It's just a pity that she was delayed in getting promoted earlier..."
Having said this, Yu Qingguang paused slightly and glanced back through the window at the girl who was completely focused on the virtual chessboard.
"...Otherwise, I can't even imagine what level this hardworking kid would have reached now!"
【Plot description】
Some big guys felt that the plot twist in yesterday’s Chapter 79 was too abrupt, and some even thought it was a complete collapse. Let me briefly explain it.
First of all, this twist was completely in the planned outline. Although I admit that it was a bit abrupt to throw it out right after the live broadcast (mainly because I felt that this plot had been dragging on for a long time and I wanted to catch up with the rhythm), I accept the criticism that I made the twist too hastily, and I will also consider whether to make some minor changes to lay more groundwork later. Say I collapsed...
Big guys, at least give me a reason! This way I know how to change it even if I need to.
In my opinion, it is perfectly normal for the heroine to have such a reaction. Rui Zhao is a person who loves Go very much. In his previous life, he even went to the qualifying tournament despite the psychological trauma. It is normal for him to have a strong emotional reaction when he meets Bai Yinhua, who voluntarily quits his rank to compete in amateur tournaments and bullies the newbies and destroys the Go environment. It is also natural for him to want to slap him in the face in the game.
Of course, if any big guys have different opinions or suggestions, they can also be raised. If they are indeed reasonable, I will naturally find a way to make the article better. After all, I am a novice author and need the reasonable encouragement of the big guys.
【Matters regarding listing】
Today I will confirm with the editor Bacon whether it will be available tomorrow. If it is confirmed, I will post a comment on the release. Please pay attention to it. Thank you for your support!
(End of this chapter)