There’s a one-hour break at halfti. Everyone can use this ti to eat sothing and replenish their energy.
At 12:30, the third round of draws began.
The ti flew by, and Shen You’an broke through one challenge after another, eventually reaching the final round of the championship.
The expansive competition venue instantly fell silent.
Her opponent was a scholarly-looking boy with glasses who barely spoke and seed sowhat dazed.
But once the match started, it was as though he transford into a different person, his sharpness on full display.
Shen You’an no longer played fast moves, carefully contemplating every step.
Although she had been specially trained by Liu Runxi and her mind was agile, her experience was still lacking.
There are many clever people in the world—never underestimate your opponent.
For instance, the boy sitting across from her was an expert who concealed his abilities well.
Shen You’an cautiously made each move as ti slowly passed, beginning to enjoy the thrilling feeling of eting her match.
Finally, the board was filled with pieces and reached its endga—the only way to determine the winner now was to see who had more pieces.
The referee stepped forward and, after counting the pieces, made the judgnt: "The white pieces win."
Shen You’an looked up and gazed at Wei Yun’er standing not far away.
Wei Yun’er returned her gaze, her lips curved in a gentle smile, though her eyes were cold.
The referee turned to the boy. "Congratulations, you’re the champion."
The boy adjusted the black-frad glasses on his nose and said flatly, "You miscounted."
The referee’s heart jumped sharply, and he frowned at the boy. "You’re the champion."
The boy raised his eyes to look directly at the referee, speaking calmly and collectedly: "You counted incorrectly. Please count again."
The referee glanced at Wei Yun’er, who gently shook her head.
The referee lowered his voice and said, "Don’t you want to be the champion?"
The boy hesitated for a mont and then smiled. He had delicate features, and when he smiled, a small dimple appeared on his cheek, making him look very young.
"I’m a chess player, not an idiot who doesn’t know how to count. Just tell how much my dad paid you to ignore your conscience and play dirty."
The referee was genuinely stunned now.
The boy looked at Shen You’an, his eyes behind the glasses open and sincere. "You’re an excellent opponent. I accept the result. My na is Xu Ying. It’s a pleasure to et you."
Shen You’an raised an eyebrow and nodded lightly in acknowledgnt. "Shen You’an."
"You won; you’re the champion. I admit defeat wholeheartedly."
With those words, he turned to the referee. "What you’ve done is an affront to the integrity of Go and an insult to the competitors. I’m going to report you to the Go Association."
The referee broke out in a cold sweat, completely unprepared for the boy’s unorthodox response.
He imdiately made a decision: "I counted wrong. I’ll recount."
This ti, the referee carefully recounted the pieces and turned to Shen You’an: "The white pieces outnumber the black ones by one. The white pieces win. Congratulations, you’re the champion."
In Shen You’an’s mind, the system’s chanical voice sounded—it granted her 100 points for winning this amateur championship.
The referee looked uneasily at the girl in front of him, who lowered her eyelids without speaking, and then glanced nervously at Wei Yun’er.
Wei Yun’er let out a cold snort and turned to leave.
Shen You’an calmly accepted the championship that had almost been taken from her. It ca with a trophy, a certificate, and 30,000 yuan in prize money.
Wei Yun’er had only taken a few steps when her pace abruptly stopped.
Sun Xiangren stood in the doorway, shaking his head as he looked at her, his gaze filled with disappointnt.
"Director...." Wei Yun’er opened her mouth.
"It seems that everything I told you during lunch today, you didn’t take in a single word. You’ve violated the spirit of Go competitions. You’ve disappointed greatly."
"Director, this is not what it looks like...." Wei Yun’er tried to explain.
Sun Xiangren interrupted her: "Have you considered how your actions could damage Ren Shi Chess Academy’s reputation? You’re skilled in strategy on the chess board, yet in reality, you’ve resorted to the most foolish and despicable thods. At such a young age, getting caught up in fa and fortune has already started to affect your well-being."
"Suspend your participation in the upcoming international competitions. Take so ti to rest and regain balance. Before you play chess, cultivate your character first."
Wei Yun’er’s face turned pale. "Director, you can’t do this to . Over the years, I’ve brought so much honor to the academy. You can’t turn your back on now."
Sun Xiangren shook his head with a look of regret. "I can’t stand by and watch you self-destruct."
With that, he waved his hand decisively and said, "That’s the decision. If you want to terminate your contract with the academy, I won’t stop you. Think it over carefully."
Wei Yun’er thought she had been discreet in her actions, only to be completely exposed by the director, who showed no intention of sparing her.
"Director, are you abandoning and signing soone new? Is it her?"
Wei Yun’er looked in Shen You’an’s direction.
Shen You’an and Xu Ying were standing together to receive their awards. The girl’s appearance and aura were strikingly captivating. In a society that often prioritizes beauty, those who are attractive tend to garner more attention and favor. Paired with talent and proper packaging, she could easily rise to prominence in the Go community.
The director had chosen to give her up without hesitation—was it because he valued Shen You’an’s looks more? Or did Liu Runxi say sothing to him?
"You have no awareness of just how foolish your actions were just now. If they don’t pursue it, fine. But if they report you to the Go Association, your career path will face unprecedented challenges."
"In the end, you just refuse to help ."
Wei Yun’er’s gaze turned resentful. The director had vast connections, and with just one word, he could perfectly cover this up.
Sun Xiangren laughed coldly. "Wei Yun’er, what does Go an to you? Is it rely a tool for scheming against others? Do you truly deserve all the honors you’ve achieved over the years?"
He had watched Wei Yun’er grow up, never expecting her to stoop to this level. But helping her would only harm her further—he couldn’t allow himself to be soft-hearted.
"The art of Go emphasizes strategy, sweeping perspectives. For you, as a woman, to reach the position you have today is truly comndable. I had hoped you’d learn to have a far-sighted vision and deep insights through Go, but it turns out your perspective remains so narrow. If you cannot seriously reflect on your mistakes and correct them, this field will no longer be suitable for you."
"Think carefully before coming to see again."
With that, he strode away.
Shen You’an and Xu Ying collected their prizes and left the academy.
"Shen,"
Shen You’an turned around. It was an elderly man with kind features and a warm deanor.
Xu Ying whispered, "He’s the director of Ren Shi Chess Academy."
Sun Xiangren walked over, smiling. "Shen, congratulations on winning the championship. Although this was just a small amateur competition, for a newcor participating for the first ti, winning the championship in one fell swoop is enough to prove your skill. So, how about it? Are you interested in signing with our academy?"
Ren Shi Chess Academy—a place that countless chess players dread of signing with.
The young girl standing before him showed no emotion on her face. Sun Xiangren could tell she was about to refuse, so he hurriedly interjected:
"Earlier today, I had lunch with Runxi and heard him ntion you. A master’s skill reflects in their pupil; naturally, you would be exceptional."
Xu Ying, who had been standing woodenly by the side, froze for a mont when he heard Liu Runxi’s na. His gaze instantly lit up as he processed it.
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