Chapter 27
When the last piece fell, there were exclamations from all around.
There were many outstanding players in this competition, but the most dazzling one was only one person.
There is no such thing as defeat in her hands. When watching her play chess, the audience will feel extremely calm, as if as long as they support her, they will be on the winning side.
How horrible this is!
Many people looked at her with envy, jealousy, and sadness.
How many of those who have made it this far have not been praised since childhood? They are undoubtedly talented.
But talents also have different levels.
They seemed to have reached the bottom of the pyramid, and before they had time to be happy for themselves, they met their opponents standing at the top of the pyramid.
The way she looked at them was so calm.
Because they had never appeared in her eyes, they had no power to keep her gaze.
The Go world is naturally cruel. Everything is cruel as long as there is competition.
It's just that no one wants to be left behind.
The list had already been posted on the notice board, but the final word was finally settled when the leader on stage announced, "The list of players who will be finalized for the 1998 National Go Rank Tournament is as follows..."
First place, Lin Mian!
Not only did she successfully qualify for the professional chess position, breaking the age record for domestic professional chess players, she also stood on the podium in a well-deserved manner. Even if you are not convinced, who could be more qualified than her?
How many people will pay attention to the person below the first place?
The chess players who successfully qualified cheered, while the players who failed to qualify wailed in pain, but all these voices turned into silence when the girl stepped onto the podium.
Everyone was looking at her and the cameras were pointed at her, but she still looked so calm, as if this was already in her pocket, an established fact.
She has always been number one, so why would she be so ecstatic about getting number one?
But the eyes of the girl who looked indifferent in the camera suddenly brightened up. She ignored the voice behind her who was calling her to take a photo with her leader and ran off the stage.
Three steps, two steps, and finally Lin Mian took a step forward and hugged the figure in the corner.
"I thought...you wouldn't come."
"Of course I'll come. I have to take a picture of such a precious moment. Be careful, this is a camera I borrowed from a friend, don't break it."
Having said this, Tu Yin simply put the camera back into her bag, picked up Lin Mian, and kissed her on the face.
"Why have you become so cold? Didn't Guoer always smile when taking photos? Why aren't you smiling now? I want to see you smile."
Lin Mian hugged Tu Yin's neck shyly, buried his face in her shoulder, and said sullenly, "I'll be very funny later. Sister, you have to take the best pictures."
"I will."
Tu Yin put Lin Mian down and said, "Don't make them wait anxiously. Sister will definitely take good care of you."
"That's right, go quickly, they're still calling you."
Lin Mian turned to look at Su He. He had grown taller and whiter, and it seemed that everyone was changing.
"Then I'll go, you wait for me."
Looking at Lin Mian who had returned to the stage, Tu Yin elbowed Su He and said, "I'm talking to my sister, why are you butting in?"
Su He clasped his hands together and apologized: "I'm sorry, I've always treated Guo'er as my sister. She's so cute, and I like her too. This is what it's like for a poor only child without a sister. Please forgive me."
Looking at the expression on Tu Yin's face, Su He knew that he had done the right thing again.
It’s useless to praise Tu Yin, he has to praise her sister. He knows how to please Tu Yin in the next four years.
With the sound of "click", Tu Yin took a photo of Lin Mian standing in the center with a super cute smile.
Her sister is still so cute.
"Hua'er, this isn't fair! Why do you take pictures of me like that and Guo'er like that? You're being biased."
Looking at the figure in the camera, Su He was extremely concerned.
"What? It means you are not good-looking. My sister is so cute. You still want to compare yourself with my sister. Please face the reality."
Su He did not argue and just kept smiling foolishly. She spoke like that because she had him in her heart.
Tu Yin is not a person who speaks harshly. She is not concerned only about the people she cares about. Su He feels that he is now valued by Tu Yin.
He understood her, so there were some things he wouldn't say now. He wanted to wait for Tu Yin to figure it out herself. If Tu Yin was just reluctant to give up this friendship and was afraid that rejecting him would lead to a breakup of the friendship, that was not what Su He wanted. He just wanted Tu Yin to be happy.
He has become more mature than before, but he didn't say he wanted to give up. In the next four years of college, he will do everything he can to let Tu Yin see clearly his heart and her heart.
Regardless of the reporters around her shouting "wait a minute", Lin Mian ran off the stage and pulled Tu Yin with her. She didn't want to stay here, she wanted to be with Tu Yin, and she had a lot to say to Tu Yin.
Tu Yin, who calls herself an older sister and is more mature than Lin Mian, did not stop Lin Mian. Of course, she did not forget Su He either.
"Click"
A reporter took a picture of the three people running from behind. Even though it was just their backs, they looked so youthful and energetic.
"This generation is really different." The reporter muttered to himself.
They ran to a deserted place, surrounded by a calm lake. Everything was just like the last time they met after leaving Yang County and moving to Su City. The only difference was that they had all grown up and had changed a lot.
"I really miss you so much."
Lin Mian wished she could turn into a baby kangaroo and be hung by Tu Yin. She hugged Tu Yin tightly, as if she had never left Tu Yin.
"I miss you as well."
Why is it so easy to say intimate words, but she doesn't want to see her?
With tears in her eyes, Lin Mian had so many things to say, but as she felt each other's body warmth, she couldn't say them all.
Lin Mian was concerned about Lin Mei's feelings. She would not return to her original home and could only go to Tu Yin's school, but she could not see Tu Yin.
The only time she could squat was after evening self-study, but Tu Chenglin would come to pick up Tu Yin at that time. Lin Mian didn't know how to face Tu Chenglin. She just sat in the car, watching Tu Yin's every move under the moonlight and lights. Seeing that she looked normal, the big stone in her heart fell to the ground.
Lin Mian also didn't want to influence Tu Yin. Lin Mei said that Tu Yin's situation was critical now. She wanted to get into a good university and couldn't be affected.
But when Lin Mian came to the school three days before the college entrance examination with the news to cheer up Tu Yin, Tu Yin clearly saw her, so why did she turn around and leave?
Lin Mian couldn't understand it, she no longer had any hope, but now Tu Yin's appearance seemed to tell her that it was all fake.
"Sister, why did you ignore me when you saw me?"
"Huh?" Tu Yin was stunned.
Seeing Tu Yin's puzzled expression, Lin Mian curled his lips and said, "Didn't you have a holiday three days before the college entrance examination? I came to see you that day, and you clearly saw me, so why did you turn around and leave?"
Tu Yin thought about it carefully, then excitedly slapped her thigh: "Oh my God, I thought I was hallucinating because I missed you too much that day, but I didn't expect it to be real. I'm sorry, Guo'er, sister has disappointed you."
With Tu Yin's crying, everything returned to the starting point.
Lin Mian was so happy that she was not abandoned by her sister and their relationship was still as good as before.
"Don't keep anything in your heart in the future. It will make you sick. You have to believe that your sister will always love you. You have to trust me a little more, okay?"
Lin Mian nodded vigorously. She felt embarrassed for her misunderstanding.
"If nothing unexpected happens, I will go to North City to study. No one can separate us. I will always be your support."
No one knows what Tu Yin’s original aspiration was, and no one knows how hard Tu Yin worked for her new aspiration.
The pen refills that ran out in two days, the papers piled up like a mountain, the desk lamp that was turned off late and on early...all witnessed Tu Yin's efforts and difficulties. She always dreamed of getting closer to Lin Mian.
They are sisters, and she also wants to be an adult that her sister can rely on.
When Lin Mian heard the news that Tu Yin would go to Beicheng to study, she jumped up happily, with stars twinkling in her eyes.
"Sister, you're awesome!"
Seeing the two sisters crying and laughing, Su He was afraid that they were too emotional and hurt their health, so he quickly changed the subject and went to eat.
Lin Mian patted his chest and said proudly, "I have saved a lot of money now, I will treat you to a meal."
"Then I'll leave it to our Guo'er."
Having said that, Su He was the one who paid the bill in the end.
"I haven't prepared a gift for you since you won first place this time. Consider this a gift from your brother, okay?"
Lin Mian glanced at him, then pulled his sister aside and asked, "Are you just friends?"
This kid is very cunning, but since we are friends, there is nothing we cannot talk about.
Seeing Tu Yin nod generously, Lin Mian smiled sweetly and thanked her, otherwise she would have given the money to Su He no matter what.
But happiness is always short-lived, and Lin Mian still has to go to Xu Ming.
Lin Mian first asked Chen Xiaoqiu to send them back and then went to Xu Ming's house.
At this time, Xu Ming's home was also very lively. Xu Ming received many phone calls, and everyone was praising him for cultivating a good student.
Xu Ming was also excited, but as the calls became more and more frequent, he felt sad. This kid has been promoted to a professional level now and will not continue to play. I don't know how many people will feel sorry for him.
Wang Zeyi was there too. He had not forgotten the bet he made with his uncle.
He lost, and not just the bet.
What he failed to do, Lin Mian did. The breaking of the age record of domestic Go players finally woke him up and made him understand why Xu Ming cared so much about this girl.
How could I not care? Such talent.
Wang Zeyi chuckled, he was extremely concerned.
Seeing Wang Zeyi, Lin Mian remembered what Xu Ming had said to her. She was not a shy person.
Since Wang Zeyi came for her, she was willing to stop and play with him again to know the gap between them.
Lin Mian also wanted to see what the path she rejected was like. She hoped that Wang Zeyi could give her an answer, an answer that would satisfy both of them.
This time Wang Zeyi played with white pieces, and Lin Mian was not polite either. He placed the black pieces in the star position. The Tianyuan opening was a bit too much to Wang Zeyi's liking, and Lin Mian didn't want to let Wang Zeyi get comfortable.
As the moves went back and forth, the white piece took the initiative to attack the black piece in the upper right corner. The tension between them grew so intense that Xu Ming, who was watching from the side, did not dare to make a sound, for fear that the two children would tell him to be quiet in unison.
The movement of pressing the timer was so fast that it left an afterimage. They were competing with each other, they influenced each other, and the fire in their eyes was burning.
After a while, a smile appeared on Wang Zeyi's face. Although the curve was not obvious, it gave people a feeling of being sure of victory.
On the other hand, Lin Mian paid no attention to Wang Zeyi at all.
The fan was blowing above her head. Although her curly hair was tied up, the loose hair fluttered in the wind, but she didn't care at all.
All she could see were the black and white pieces on the chessboard.
Lin Mian gave up the fight and placed the black piece in the lower right corner, surrounding the corner.
The arc that had just appeared was quickly flattened, and Wang Zeyi had a bad feeling.
Something happened that was beyond his expectations.
Under the pressure of Lin Mian, Wang Zeyi chose to sacrifice a piece to gain advantage. Lin Mian took up two pieces and made a real profit.
But Wang Zeyi was not a freeloader. He took advantage of the momentum and built up his attack, aiming at the middle abdomen.
The initiative is constantly being exchanged, and no one wants to be the loser.
When both sides were sweating and feeling a little tired, the black pieces were actually in the lead, while the white pieces were thick and thin in the overall situation, so it was still too early to decide the outcome.
They were really evenly matched, Xu Ming didn't even want to blink.
This new brain is really useful. He can hardly keep up with the pace of the two people. It's as if they don't need to think, and they press the timer very fiercely. If you don't know, you would think that the two of them have a big hatred.
In competitive games, those who don't want to win will never reach the top of the pyramid. Young people, it's good to have such a strong competitive mentality, so that you will look more vital.
After taking a sip of water, Wang Zeyi's white pieces attacked forcefully, and the black pieces were not willing to be outdone. The trap is not easy to detect, and you will step into the quagmire in a trance and there will be no way out.
While being cautious, Wang Zeyi was still tricked. The black chess piece killed three white chess pieces, forcing Wang Zeyi to give up his pieces and move on.
When he was getting anxious and about to lose his temper, she became calm and composed, in stark contrast to the girl who was red-eyed with anger just now.
Because Lin Mian knew that Wang Zeyi was almost out of moves and his white chess pieces were about to be defeated, so there was no need for both of them to rush together.
The sound of the timer being pressed became more and more harsh, constantly urging Wang Zeyi, and the hand holding the chess piece became more and more unstable.
Should...should continue raining here!
Wang Zeyi's fingers trembled slightly. He felt ashamed of himself. It was his incompetence that he was forced to this point by a newly promoted chess player.
For a moment, Wang Zeyi couldn't help but doubt himself. Is he really a professional chess player?
Why...why is he losing ground like this!
His hands were shaking so badly that Lin Mian pulled himself away from the chess game for the first time and looked at Wang Zeyi.
He didn't look right.
Lin Mian grabbed Wang Zeyi's hand and said, "Let's pause the game first. You don't look right. Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
At this time, Lin Mian's timer was still counting, but she ignored it and just looked at Wang Zeyi carefully to see if he needed help.
In any case, in Lin Mian's opinion, human health is far more important than this game of chess.
But Wang Zeyi seemed reluctant, or rather embarrassed.
You know your own body best. Wang Zeyi knew that he was fine, it was he who was scared.
He was afraid of Lin Mian, afraid of this little girl who was five years younger than him.
Hahahaha...it would be so funny if people told others that he was actually afraid of such a little girl.
"I'm fine, it's just too hot."
Wang Zeyi grabbed the trembling hand. His only thought now was that he could not admit defeat.
Lin Mian put down his hand. Even though his hand was held by his other hand, the frequency of the trembling did not decrease much.
Lin Mian sighed softly. Wang Zeyi was unwilling to give up. Lin Mian respected him.
She made her move quickly and hit the timer.
Wang Zeyi picked up the white piece with his steady hand and slowly put it down.
As long as he still has the strength, Wang Zeyi is unwilling to leave the chess table.
Lin Mian observed Wang Zeyi. She pressed the timer much more slowly than before. Even though the momentum of the white chess pieces was rekindled, she was not in a hurry. She was waiting for Wang Zeyi.
Wang Zeyi watched the situation gradually improve and his confidence increased greatly. The trembling hand finally stopped.
That is a behavior caused by psychological influence, and he is healthy.
Having confirmed this, Lin Mian was no longer worried.
The black pieces come back again, pressing the white pieces step by step, and the white pieces can only make concessions continuously.
Finally, the black piece survived and established victory.
So exciting!
Xu Ming applauded them. Seeing this scene, he felt even more sorry for Lin Mian's choice.
But Lin Mian is not a puppet that he can manipulate. It is precisely because she is a thoughtful and free person that she can bring such a wonderful chess game.
Xu Ming comforted himself by saying that he should see both the good and the bad sides.
Even though Lin Mian gave up on going forward today, her existence has inspired many people.
In addition to the calls of congratulations, I also received calls from people who wanted to register their children.
She allowed others to see more possibilities.
Wang Zeyi, realizing that he had lost, stared at the chessboard expressionlessly.
"Click"
It was the sound of tears dripping onto the ground.
Wang Zeyi still had the same expression. If it weren't for the tears streaming down his cheeks, one would have thought he had no emotion.
He didn't cry out loud, but just stared at the chessboard blankly, his eyes unfocused.
Lin Mian walked over and wiped away Wang Zeyi's tears with his fingers.
His eyes began to focus.
She still looked so small and weak, but she was not weak. She was the winner who defeated him.
Seeing Wang Zeyi crying even harder silently, Lin Mian had no idea what to do.
She turned around, took out a tissue from her bag and handed it to Wang Zeyi.
"Don't cry. There are only three of us here today. I won't tell anyone, and the teacher won't tell anyone either. No one will know."
Is he so unable to lose in her eyes?
Wang Zeyi became even more depressed.
"It's okay to tell others. It's not that I'm too weak, it's that you're too strong, Lin Mian."
This opponent whom he once despised gave him the pain of growing up, but also tolerated his tears of jealousy.
"Losing to you is not a loss at all."
Wang Zeyi took a tissue and wiped his tears. He didn't want Lin Mian to remember this embarrassing look.
"It's so hard to beat you, Wang Zeyi. I hope that one day, when I hear someone introduce you as the youngest nine-dan Go player, I can tell them that I beat him."
Wang Zeyi's eyes flickered slightly. Even her way of comforting others was strange, just like her.
Weird and awesome.
Wang Zeyi was amused by his own thoughts. He blew his nose and said, "Well, from now on, you have to tell others that you not only beat the future nine-dan Go player, but you are also good friends with him."
"Right, we're friends now, right?"
When I met those hopeful eyes, I seemed to see another person in a trance.
Lin Mian clenched his fingers and said, "Let's clean up first, or the teacher will be angry later."
Wang Zeyi thought Lin Mian agreed, so he didn't say anything and just cleaned up the chess game.
After Wang Zeyi left, Xu Ming asked Lin Mian, "Won't you regret giving up like this?"
"Teacher, you've already asked this question before," Lin Mian's eyes stopped at the teacup in front of him, "so don't ask it again."
"Then what should I say, see you later?"
Lin Mian smiled, "Maybe."
Watching Lin Mian walk into the car, Xu Ming let out a sigh of relief.
See you later.
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