Old Gu laughed and said, "I have to say, this Xu Baisheng is really amazing. He has been a dominant force in the Go world for many years and has never had an opponent. I have been studying Go for decades and thought I could compete with him, but I never expected to be defeated so badly."
Although he was resentful, he had to admit that his opponent was formidable.
Why did you suddenly bring him up today?
Whenever Xu Baisheng was mentioned before, Old Gu's expression would darken, or he would remain silent with his lips pursed, clearly showing his displeasure.
Madam Gu understood this as well. Old Master Gu had spent his life in the military, and in his youth he was awarded the title of Ever-Victorious General in the army. Even his achievements in Go were remarkable.
In the past, when he encountered some so-called Go masters, Master Gu could often win by a few moves, and he could be said to have met no rivals in the Go world. It was not until he met Xu Baisheng that he realized the truth that there are always people better than you and there is always something beyond your understanding.
Old Gu's expression revealed a hint of pride.
"It's this Xu Baisheng, hehe, he's really taken a tumble today."
"Oh? Could it be that someone has surpassed him in Go skills?"
Old Gu glanced at Gu Jueye, who had been silent all along, and said, "It's both far away and right in front of you."
Madam Gu noticed Old Master Gu's gaze and then looked towards Gu Jueye.
Bai Qianmo, on the other hand, appeared calm and composed.
Fifth Brother's skill in Go has reached its pinnacle. As for Xu Baisheng, the Chinese Go King, she had observed his game at an international Go tournament. He was indeed a very professional Go master, but compared to Fifth Brother, he was still far inferior.
"Seventh Brother beat Xu Baisheng?" Old Madam Gu looked shocked.
Seventh Brother and Old Master Gu had always been evenly matched in their chess games.
She knew that Seventh Brother was being modest towards his elders, but she didn't see a significant difference in their abilities.
Unless Seventh Brother's Go skills have reached a level of perfection, allowing him to control the game at will and arrange his pieces at will, it would be absolutely impossible for him to leave no trace.
"This kid really brought me glory today. You didn't see Xu Baisheng's shocked and bewildered look. Aye beat him up without him being able to fight back at all."
With great interest, Mr. Gu recounted the scene of Gu Jueye and Xu Baisheng playing chess, describing it vividly.
When Xu Baisheng first met Elder Gu, he invited Elder Gu to play a game of chess with him, his words carrying a hint of mockery.
Old Gu was furious, but he knew that if he challenged Xu Baisheng to a game in public, he would definitely lose. But if he didn't agree, where would he put his old face in front of all his old friends from the compound, many of whom were his former subordinates?
Just as I was caught in a dilemma, a calm and composed voice came from beside me.
"Senior Xu, my Go skills were taught by my grandfather. I have long admired your reputation. May I play a game with you on behalf of my grandfather?"
Xu Baisheng merely glanced at Gu Jueye indifferently.
He chuckled lightly: "Do you know that your grandfather once lost to me?"
Because Xu Baisheng had never encountered an opponent in Go, he gradually developed an arrogant and conceited personality over time.
Although the Gu family is powerful and influential, the Xu family's influence should not be underestimated. In addition, Xu Baisheng's personality is such that he speaks directly to everyone, and he never gives a second glance to anyone who is not as good as him at Go.
So after glancing at Gu Jueye, Xu Baisheng was filled with disdain.
When Gu Lao played chess against him, he suffered a crushing defeat. How could his grandson possibly be any better?
“I, Xu Baisheng, am not one to bully the younger generation. Young man, you look to be only in your early twenties. Heh, at your age, your understanding of Go is not thorough enough. I think it would be better to let your grandfather play himself. After all, he has already lost to me. If I were to play against you, wouldn't that be an even bigger embarrassment to Elder Gu?”
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Baisheng deliberately glanced at Old Gu and saw that Old Gu's seemingly calm and composed face was clearly tense.
Gu Jueye didn't take it seriously and walked straight to the opposite side of Xu Baisheng.
His calm face showed no emotion, but his deep eyes revealed a hint of cold indifference.
Xu Baisheng was clearly displeased that the young man who sat directly opposite him seemed so abrupt.
The old men watching the chess game had all watched Gu Jueye grow up. One of Gu's old subordinates noticed Xu Baisheng's anger and stepped in to persuade him.
"My lord, Old Master Xu is a professional Go master who has studied Go his whole life. If he were to play against you, people might say he's bullying the younger generation. I think we should stop here for today. I recently opened a bottle of century-old vintage wine at home, and it's incredibly mellow. Why don't you all come to my humble abode and we'll have a few drinks?"
This former subordinate used wine as a pretext, not only giving Old Master Gu a way out but also preventing a fierce battle.
But to his utter surprise, Gu Jueye, sitting in front of the chessboard, completely ignored him.
Her long, slender right hand gently played with a crystal-clear white jade stone.
"It is precisely because Master Xu is a towering figure in the Go world that I wish to seek his guidance."
Their eyes met, and a sharp edge shot out from their gazes.
Seeing that Gu Jueye was ungrateful, Xu Baisheng gave a cold smile.
This kid is definitely a descendant of the Gu family, just like his grandfather.
"Kid, since you're so arrogant, I'll play a game with you."
Xu Baisheng deliberately said it was "playing," just like an elder teasing a child.
Later, he'd show this kid what a real master is.
However
A game of chess was over in ten minutes.
Seeing his black pieces surrounded by the opponent's white pieces, Xu Baisheng stared in silence for a long time.
His eyes were filled with shock.
"This is impossible, how...how did you do that?"
His playing style is unpredictable, and he often plays unconventionally, making it difficult for Go players who study his style to grasp his essence.
He officially joined the national Go competition team at the age of fifteen, and for decades since then, he has never lost to anyone.
Unexpectedly, in his advanced age, he would lose to a brat in his early twenties.
What infuriated him even more was that this kid's grandfather had once been his defeated opponent.
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