Chapter 220 Don’t Bark in Front of Me

Two days later, the Yingjiao Cup was finally about to begin.

This year's Yingjiao Cup will be held at the Central Chess Institute in Chuhan City, and all hotel and airfare expenses will be reimbursed by the Southern Chess Hall.

Early that morning, Yu Dongming drove Yu Shao to Jiangling Airport.

Originally, Yu Shao didn't want Yu Dongming to send him there, and he could just take a taxi to the airport by himself. But Yu Dongming insisted on sending him there personally. Since Yu Dongming insisted, Yu Shao had no choice but to let Yu Dongming send him there.

"I've booked a hotel for you. Just go straight to the hotel after you get off the plane. The competition is tomorrow, so have a good rest today."

In the airport lobby, Yu Dongming repeatedly reminded: "When you are playing, don't think that everyone will be watching your chess game. If you have psychological pressure, you will perform poorly. Just keep a normal mind."

"I know, Dad."

Yu Shao was somewhat helpless and nodded: "Don't worry about it."

"That's right. Now that you've grown up, I, an outsider, won't give you, an insider, any advice."

Yu Dongming patted Yu Shao on the shoulder and said, "Okay, let's get on the plane."

"Okay, Dad, you drive back and be careful on the road." Yu Shao said, "I'm leaving."

"Um."

Yu Dongming nodded and said, "Go ahead."

After saying goodbye to Yu Shao and Yu Dongming, they carried their luggage and walked towards the security checkpoint.

Yu Dongming just stood there, watching Yu Shao pass through the security checkpoint. After a long time, he finally looked away and murmured in a low voice, "Come on."

Yu Dongming has been in a complicated mood these days. He is proud that his son has made it to the Yingjiao Cup, but at the same time he is worried about the possible loss of the competition.

After all, this Yingjiao Cup is too different. It is related to the chess competition in the near future. If he puts himself in Yu Shao's shoes, he will also feel a lot of pressure.

Although Yu Shao did not look nervous, he always felt that Yu Shao did not want to make them worry, so he deliberately acted relaxed.

Yu Dongming sighed, turned around and left with a heavy heart.

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Chuhan City.

After a two-hour flight, Yu Shao arrived in Chuhan City. After getting off the plane, he left the airport, called a taxi, and rushed to the Central Chess Academy.

Because the competition was held at the Central Chess Institute, the hotel arranged by the institute for the contestants would naturally not be too far away. It was right near the Central Chess Institute, just a few minutes' walk away.

"handsome guy."

The taxi driver was a middle-aged man in his forties. He kept looking at the rearview mirror while driving, observing Yu Shao from it. After a long while, he asked doubtfully, "Are you Yu Shao first dan?"

Seeing that the taxi driver recognized him, Yu Shao in the back seat was a little surprised and said, "Yes."

"It's really you."

The taxi driver's eyes lit up and he said in surprise: "I couldn't believe it just now!"

"Master, do you know me?" Yu Shao asked.

"Of course, you are going to participate in the Yingjiao Cup this time!"

The taxi driver was a little excited and said, "These past few days, the internet has been talking about you guys who made it to the tournament. You're only a beginner, but you made it to the Yingjiao Cup tournament. The internet is talking about it!"

"Master, are you still paying attention to Go competitions?" Yu Shao asked in surprise.

“The whole network is paying attention!”

The taxi driver smiled and said, "I am also an amateur 2nd dan, okay? It's a pity that I am such a terrible chess player."

"My little brat doesn't have any talent for chess. When he was a kid, I once hoped that he would become a professional chess player, but in the end, he couldn't even beat me."

"He is about your age, only sixteen or seventeen years old, and you have already made it to the main tournament of the Yingjiao Cup..."

The taxi driver was very talkative and the conversation went on and on. Yu Shao replied casually, feeling a little surprised. He didn't expect that even the taxi driver could play Go when he took a taxi.

Not long after, the taxi driver stopped at a hotel near the Central Chess Institute, and Yu Shao took out his mobile phone and prepared to pay.

"I won't charge you any more money, get off the bus."

The driver shook his head and said with a smile, "If you can make it to the Yingjiao Cup, you will definitely become a big shot in the future. I can even brag to my friends about the fact that I gave you a ride."

"this……"

Hearing this, Yu Shao was a little surprised.

The driver smiled and said, "Get off. I still need to pick up other passengers. Do your best in this competition. I wish you a good result."

"Then thank you, Master."

Yu Shao hesitated for a moment, nodded without any pretense, and got out of the car. As soon as he closed the door, the taxi roared away.

Yu Shao retracted his gaze and quickly walked into the hotel booked by the chess academy. After getting the room card at the front desk, he took the elevator to the fifth floor and then walked into his room.

"Tomorrow is the main competition!"

Yu Shao stretched lazily. He had gotten up early today to catch a flight, and now he was feeling sleepy again. After putting away his suitcase, he didn't plan to eat and lay down on the bed to take a nap.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Le Haoqiang has also arrived in Chuhan City. At this time, he came to the cafeteria of the Central Chess Academy and was eating lunch alone in silence, looking like he was worried about something.

"Le Haoqiang?"

A tall young man passed by Le Haoqiang carrying food. Suddenly he noticed Le Haoqiang, was stunned for a moment, and stopped immediately.

Le Haoqiang looked up at the young man and said nothing.

The young man sat down opposite Le Haoqiang and said with a smile: "Congratulations on entering the Yingjiao Cup."

"Thanks."

Le Haoqiang said absentmindedly: "Congratulations on making it to the Yingjiao Cup."

"I looked at the battle list, and it seems like you lost to Yu Shao?"

The young man thought for a moment and said with a smile, "You scared me. He just got promoted this year, but he has been winning all the time. You even lost to him?"

Le Haoqiang stopped talking and just continued eating in silence.

"Is he that strong? Or did you let the cat out of the bag?"

Seeing that Le Haoqiang didn't say anything, the young man smiled indifferently and said, "Doesn't he like to count three times? Isn't it easy to win? You won't lose after he counts three times, right?"

Le Haoqiang still didn't say anything, but his chopsticks suddenly stopped.

The young man smiled faintly and said, "I originally thought it would be difficult for me to beat you, but it seems that I still have a good chance. Are you not as strong as before, or are you scared by his winning streak? Or -"

"Cao Xinghuai."

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Le Haoqiang suddenly spoke up and interrupted the young man calmly.

The young man named Cao Xinghuai was slightly startled and looked at Le Haoqiang.

"A defeated general."

Le Haoqiang said halfway, then slowly raised his head, looked at Cao Xinghuai expressionlessly, and said again: "Shut up!"

Hearing Le Haoqiang's words, Cao Xinghuai was stunned at first. After he reacted, his eyelids twitched instantly, a hint of anger suddenly appeared on his face, and his face turned red.

"I know you're upset because you lost to me last year."

Le Haoqiang's eyes were cold, and he said, "But before you beat me, don't bark in front of me. If you think I've become weaker, then come and give it a try!"

"certainly!"

Le Haoqiang paused, his eyes became even colder, and he spoke again: "If you think Yu Shao is weak, you can also go and try!"

After saying that, Le Haoqiang stood up. He had no appetite to continue eating. He turned and left, leaving Cao Xinghuai alone sitting in his original seat, his face turning red and white.

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That night, there was more and more heated discussion about the Yingjiao Cup on the Internet. Under the attention of everyone, this year's Yingjiao Cup was finally about to begin!

The next morning, Yu Shao left the hotel, ate a bowl of hot dry noodles at a hot dry noodles restaurant near the hotel, and then walked towards the Central Chess Institute.

The decoration of chess academies in various places is almost the same, all of which are in an antique garden style. In addition to the chess rooms, there are also pavilions, towers, bridges and flowing water.

Yu Shao walked into the hall of the chess academy, then crossed the corridor of the chess academy and soon arrived at chess room No. 10.

The matches of the Yingjiao Cup will be held in the chess room, not in the ordinary game room. However, before that, the opening and draw ceremony will be held in the No. 10 chess room to finally divide the groups.

The Yingjiao Cup is a single-elimination tournament. The draw will only be held in the first round, and then there will be no need to draw again. The teams will be divided into several groups, the winners will advance, and the losers will be eliminated.

Fifteen chess players can decide the final champion after only four rounds of competition.

"Yu Shao Chudan is here!"

Seeing Yu Shao's figure appear at the door of the chess room, someone in the chess room shouted, and the eyes of all the reporters lit up, and they immediately pointed their cameras at Yu Shao.

“Crack!”

“Crack!”

“Crack!”

As the shutter sounds began, the flash lights began to flash continuously, and Yu Shao could hardly open his eyes due to the blinding light.

Seeing Yu Shao walk into the game room, everyone in the room immediately turned their eyes to Yu Shao.

"He is Yu Shao?"

They were no strangers to the name Yu Shao, and it could even be described as a household name now, but this was the first time they had seen Yu Shao.

Yu Shao also cast his gaze towards the chess players in the chess room. All the chess players in the chess room were very young, probably around eighteen years old.

Some people were obviously nervous and kept taking deep breaths, but some others seemed very calm. Although they were very young, they had already shown their brilliance and had an extraordinary aura.

For example, a young man with a tall figure and handsome appearance, even when he saw Yu Shao coming in, his eyes were very calm. He just glanced at Yu Shao and quickly looked away.

"Qin Lang?"

Yu Shao recognized the young man at a glance. The fifteen players who had been shortlisted for the Yingjiao Cup in the past few days had been discussed countless times by netizens on the Internet.

However, the most eye-catching person in the chess room at this time was the only female chess player who made it to the Yingjiao Cup this year - Yang Qiaozhen, 6th dan.

Yang Qiaozhen is a little thin. Although her appearance is not delicate, she is pretty and has fair skin. Her expression is a little nervous at this moment, but her eyes are firm.

Yang Qiaozhen was not surprised to see Yu Shao looking at her. As the only female chess player to make it to the Yingjiao Cup, everyone who came in would look at her first. She was used to it.

Yang Qiaozhen nodded slightly to Yu Shao as a greeting, and Yu Shao immediately returned the greeting.

“There aren’t many people here…”

Yu Shao looked around the chess room and found that there were only seven people in total, including three chess players from the Southern Division. He was the first to arrive. Su Yiming and Le Haoqiang had not arrived yet.

Soon, Yu Shao withdrew his gaze, walked into the chess room, and began waiting for the drawing ceremony to begin.

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