Chapter 97 Win or Lose!
Chapter 97 Win or Lose! (Additional chapter for the great master [Grandmaster of Hongmeng])
Dongjiang City, Huamei International Hotel.
In Hall 806 of the hotel, eight small tables have now been arranged in four rows and two columns for game competitions.
In addition to the traditional chess piece and board timer, in order to facilitate live broadcast and record chess scores, there is also a laptop computer on each competition table. Staff will use it to reproduce the game in the virtual space.
The large background board in the lobby and the text advertisements in the lobby all indicate the event that will be held here today:
[The 14th National Amateur Go Championship (Dongjiang Division) of the “Sincere City Cup”]
...
Before eight o'clock in the morning, Qian Sitao, chairman of Zhicheng Group, arrived at the competition venue early.
Normally, he didn't have to come today - more than half a month ago, a vice president took the initiative to request to attend the opening ceremony, and he only needed to be present at tomorrow's closing ceremony and award ceremony.
However, a new piece of news he received this week made him decide to come and take a look on the first day.
But who knew that when I arrived at the scene, I ran into an acquaintance:
"Hey! Wen Jie, why did you come down so early? Why don't you take a rest?"
Lu Wenjie was originally instructing the on-site staff about some matters concerning the live broadcast. When he heard the voice, he saw that it was his sponsor calling him, so he hurried over.
"Director Qian?! Oh, you're not coming until tomorrow! How come you're here today, and so early!"
Qian Sitao laughed: "Oh, our Zhicheng Group has sponsored the competition for so many years. This is a rare opportunity for me to be a contestant. How can I not come!"
"Contestant?"
Lu Wenjie was slightly stunned, then he understood what Qian Sitao was talking about, and responded:
"Oh! This is also due to the good Go atmosphere you created within the group! Otherwise, how could President Rui have trained such an outstanding female Go player like Rui Zhao!"
"Haha, no prizes, no prizes!"
Qian Sitao laughed out loud after hearing this, but he also complained to Lu Wenjie in a low voice.
"...But Wen Jie, do you really have to be so honest? Is this schedule really a lottery?!
"Bai Yinhua, you think you can't stop her, so just forget it if you don't bother to target her.
"But you know that Rui Zhao is Xiao Rui's only daughter. Can you help her find an easier route to the next round and send our group's little princess to the podium? Isn't that good? It will be good for both sides!
"This is getting interesting... Forget about whether you guys lined up Gu Mingqing or Wang Zhen, but what does it mean to meet Bai Yinhua in the first round?"
Lu Wenjie felt mixed emotions after hearing this.
You think she is a relative, but we are still counting on her to be our savior!
So, sometimes the “connected people” are too capable, which makes it difficult to deal with…
Just when Lu Wenjie was thinking about whether he should tell everything to his financial sponsor, he was interrupted by a sudden voice of "Mr. Qian" from the door.
He looked in the direction Qian Sitao came from and saw that the people coming were a family of three. The "Dr. Qian" was called by the handsome middle-aged man in the lead.
To be honest, Lu Wenjie had never seen this man before.
But he immediately knew that the man was Rui Guoquan!
Because the beautiful and bright girl he had seen on TV was right next to him!
"Oh, Xiao Rui, you're just in time! Let me introduce you..."
Following Qian Sitao's greeting, Lu Wenjie and Rui Guoquan's family, who had never met each other before, introduced themselves to each other and they knew each other from then on.
Lu Wenjie brought Shang Chaotian's greetings and gratitude, and Rui Guoquan naturally asked Lu Wenjie to take better care of his daughter in the future.
After some polite exchanges, Qian Sitao suddenly interrupted and said:
"Xiao Rui, I haven't heard that your daughter is good at playing Go before!"
"Well, although I can't do it, under your influence, I have actually enlightened my daughter. But my level was just average before, so there was nothing much to say. It's only recently that I've become a little better that I feel comfortable mentioning it in front of you."
Rui Guoquan said respectfully.
In front of his leaders, he would certainly not brag about "I have reached this level after only two and a half years of self-study", and that he might not be good in all aspects.
On the contrary, this statement is considered to be well considered.
Qian Sitao nodded with satisfaction: "Haha, you are really good at hiding! Then let's take a good look together in front of the computer later to see how Zhao Zhao performs!"
Hearing this, Lu Wenjie finally couldn't stand it anymore, he immediately leaned over:
"Uh, Mr. Qian, excuse me, we may need to explain something to you..."
"Hmm?" Qian Sitao was puzzled for a moment, but seeing Lu Wenjie's serious expression, he nodded: "Then Xiao Rui, wait a moment." "Oh, okay."
Rui Guoquan answered simply.
Originally he thought the two of them were simply discussing some matters regarding the competition, but gradually he discovered something was wrong.
Eh, strange.
Why does the boss take so long to talk? And he keeps looking at me?
Huh? Why is your expression so exaggerated? Surprised and doubtful?
Rui Guoquan was suddenly confused, but he didn't understand what was going on.
At this moment, Qian and Lu's whispers finally came to an end.
However, Qian Sitao's expression changed drastically. He was smiling at first, but now he became serious.
"Um...Xiao Rui, did you know that Zhao Zhao's opponent in the first round is a former professional 7th dan?"
Rui Guoquan quickly replied: "I know! My husband and I are both very interested in Go now!"
"Then, Zhao Zhao is likely to lose. Did you know that?"
"I know that! But there's nothing much to say!"
Rui Guoquan didn't understand what he meant for a moment, but he felt that he had handled the situation correctly so far, so he answered truthfully.
"Since this is the result of the draw by the chess association, we naturally have no objection. After all, it is just an amateur competition, and we just need to show our style and level!
"What's more, Chairman Shang has already made a promise about the previous Zhaozhaoye 5. We can't bother the chess association for such a trivial matter as an amateur competition. The child's future development in the professional circle is more important... Vice Chairman Lu, don't you agree?"
Lu Wenjie understood the implication of the words and assured quickly: "Yes, don't worry, after the 'City Cup' is over, no matter what the result is, Rui Zhao will definitely have a place in the industry 5!
"And when Rui Zhao enters the professional field in the future, we will give priority to her if there are any opportunities!"
"Yeah, then I feel relieved!"
After Rui Guoquan finished speaking, he looked at his chairman.
But Qian Sitao ignored his gaze and instead looked at Rui Zhao standing beside him:
"Zhao Zhao, do you think you can beat Bai Yinhua?"
Rui Zhao lowered his eyes, then raised his head and looked directly at Qian Sitao:
"It's quite difficult, but there's a 40% chance!"
"Hey! Zhao Zhao, stop bragging! He is a former professional master!" Rui Guoquan scolded in a low voice.
"Dad! I didn't brag..."
"Xiao Rui!"
At this time, Qian Sitao interrupted the conversation between father and daughter directly:
"You really have a good daughter!"
Ok?
Rui Guoquan couldn't figure out what his boss meant and could only smile along.
Qian Sitao looked at Rui Zhao again and asked:
"Zhao Zhao, can you remember music?"
"Of course!"
Qian Sitao nodded:
"Then can you please write down for me the chess game you and Bai Yinhua played later?"
Rui Zhao immediately showed an embarrassment: "Ah! Grandpa Qian, this might be..."
Qian Sitao waved his hands and said, "I understand! No rush!
"Just give it to me after two or three years! You can also ask your famous senior brother Tianyuan before you give it to me... But I really, really want to see this game! Even if it's after two or three years!
"I have a feeling this is a chess record worthy of being framed in my office...
"Win or lose!"
An extra update for the great master [Taishang Hongmeng Patriarch], the fourth update today!
Today's update ends here, not a drop left...
Then apologize too...
I originally thought that I could update to the part about playing chess today, but I found that there were too many things to explain. After four chapters, I found that there was still one chapter left to write about playing chess (after all, it is a climax. If it is divided into volumes, the Urban Cup can be regarded as the end of the first volume). Please be tolerant, I am sorry.
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(End of this chapter)