Go: The live broadcast queen launched a gorgeous rebellion against the dog

[Now I'm absolutely certain that Lin Dazui is a proud, perverted, and masochistic man.]

[Um, I just finished watching the live stream of Zhao Tianhou's press conference, and Lin Ruixin's amazing move at the end almost made me drop my phone!]

[Did this guy really escape from a mental hospital? He barged into the venue and caused trouble while the whole world's media was watching!]

[His obsession with defeating Rui Zhao was already mentally unstable enough, but now that Queen Zhao has decided to retire from professional Go, it's given him a perfect excuse to back down!]

[Not only did he not make good use of the opportunity, but he actually went to the venue and demanded to play a game with equal moves... Is he out of his mind?!]

[Now look what's happened, we've embarrassed ourselves in front of the whole world!]

[I have a feeling this guy is definitely a tsundere, perverted masochist. He doesn't feel comfortable unless Xiao Zhao beats him to a pulp every day, but he won't say it outright!]

Otherwise, I really can't understand his behavior.

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[I told you last time, Lin Dazui has a thing for this!]

[Besides wanting to be stomped on by Xiao Zhao with her little leather shoes until he feels like he's dying of pleasure, I can't think of any other explanation—this is definitely a full-blown masochistic act!]

[It's really shameful that Lin Dazui has the nerve to agree with the Queen of Heaven's words! Doesn't he even know whether he can win the championship?]

[This is completely unnecessary! She's just asking for trouble online!]

[Sigh, to be honest, Lin Dazui is pretty pitiful too!]

[Once a breakout star in Chinese Go, a prodigy hailed as the future GOAT, he has now become nothing more than a clown...]

Forget it, he practically asked for it and got it. His die-hard fans are the ones who are really in trouble!

[It was bad enough that just showing up on a Go forum would get you bashed, but now you're being attacked by the entire internet...]

[Yes, this time it's truly the entire internet!]

[I just went out and took a look, and Lin Ruixin is consistently ranked in the top two trending topics on major overseas social media platforms.]

A group of overseas Zhao fans are explaining his glorious feat of "getting tortured every time you meet him," which has truly made him famous worldwide!

……

"...Little Zhao Meow..."

Why did you do that today?

A corner of the Dongjiang Hotel on the evening of December 31, 2027.

After glancing at the sharp or sarcastic comments on the Yiguo forum, Rui Zhao, who had just finished today's media briefing, gently turned off his tablet screen and looked up at Rui Zhao, who was already busy reviewing the AI ​​game, and asked softly.

"Eh?"

When Rui Zhao was called, she raised her head, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes:
"Sister An'an, you mean...?"

"Of course I'm referring to the fact that you just agreed to make an exception for Lin Dazui!"

Despite being very familiar with her star performer's natural charm, she was still somewhat exasperated at this moment:
"Actually... we could have just had the security guards escort him out; he wouldn't have caused any bigger trouble."

"But why did you still come forward to respond? You even made an exception and said you could play against him in a split-first match."

Ai Jianan really couldn't understand it: in her opinion, Lin Ruixin's behavior today was almost out of control, and his demands were even more unreasonable.

With Rui Zhao's current status and strength, there's no need to pay any attention to him, let alone give special treatment to that old nemesis who's half-buried in the ground.

However, Rui Zhao remained calm and composed upon hearing this, and replied very naturally:
"Sister An'an, although Go is indeed a game of winning and losing, the loser will inevitably feel disappointed..."

"But... I still hope that everyone can find more joy in Go than negative emotions from losing."

At this point, a more pronounced and gentler smile appeared on her lips:
"Although this matter ultimately depends on each individual, if I can lend a helping hand in any small way..."

"...Of course I'd be happy to help!"

At this point, as if remembering something, she added rather cautiously:
"Uh……

"Shouldn't this affect the handicap challenge match?"

"Ah, this definitely won't have any impact!"

Ai Jianan smiled with a hint of helplessness mixed with doting affection:
"Even if you stop participating in professional competitions, there are still Lei Qi and Liu Shixian, and the new generation, including Chu Jun and Little Witch, are also catching up!"
"Although Lin Dazui's performance has been relatively stable recently, it's not surprising that his competitive state could decline sharply at any time at this age. I'm afraid he won't have the chance to come up in front of you, so whether he gets a handicap or a split is out of the question!"

Miss Ai's words were based entirely on facts and she did not intend to belittle Lin Ruixin.

To almost everyone, Lin Ruixin's outstanding performance over the past year is less a comeback and more a last gasp before death—saying that he could threaten the current number one player is just a joke.

But after hearing this, Rui Zhao lowered her eyelashes slightly, and a certain emotion flashed across her clear eyes like a dragonfly skimming the water, so quickly that it was almost an illusion.

However, she didn't say anything more about Ai Jian'an's assessment of Lin Ruixin. Her expression had returned to normal, but her gaze towards Ai Jian'an held a hint of seriousness.

"...Sister An'an, um..."

"There's something I think I need to tell you..."

"Hmm? What is it?"

"The media briefing is over, and challengers will soon be coming. I might... need to officially go into seclusion."

"Retreat?"

Ai Jian'an was stunned, and subconsciously repeated the word that Rui Zhao had never mentioned before:
"……Yes."

Athena's tone was very calm, as if she were saying something perfectly natural:

“In recent months, I have learned a lot from the AI ​​developed by Li Jingzhe and the AI ​​on the market. Indeed, there is still a very broad space to explore the truth on the chessboard.”

"As long as I am willing to spend more time and energy to continue exploring, there will always be a possibility for further progress!"
"I hope to devote more time and energy to chess! Only then will I have a better chance of performing better against challengers and even AI!"

"so……"

At this point, Rui Zhao's tone became increasingly solemn:
"...Besides my parents and you, An'an, I've set all other contacts' WeChat and phone numbers to auto-reply and voice message to avoid unnecessary disturbances."

"If Lei Qi and Li Jingzhe make any new discoveries or noteworthy progress in their AI research, I have already spoken with them and asked them to inform you, Sister An'an, first."

"This eliminates all external distractions and saves time to the greatest extent possible!"
"It might mean that I'll have to trouble Sister An'an to do a little more work..."

"...Xiao Zhao Miao, are you serious?!"
"Was it really necessary to go this far?!"

Hearing this, Boss Ai felt increasingly uneasy and quickly interrupted.

However, Ai Jianan was not concerned about the so-called "more hard work," but rather that Rui Zhao, who was already pushed to the limit, actually had to "invest even more energy in chess"!
"...We've discussed this before, and this challenge match could last for at least several months, or even until the end of the year!"
"For such a long time, your life revolved entirely around Go, this..."

"Sister An'an."

Rui Zhao's voice suddenly rang out, gentle yet with a strange penetrating power, interrupting Ai Jian'an's thoughts.

Then, a pure and bright smile, like moonlight, bloomed in the deep darkness, warm and dazzling.

"Being able to stay with Go all the time, isn't that the greatest happiness!"

This simple sentence, like a spell, instantly froze Ai Jian'an in place.

She stared at Rui Zhao, speechless for a moment, and it was unclear how long it took before she finally found her voice.

In the end, all the advice, all the concerns... all turned into a very soft response, filled with boundless understanding, support, and gentleness:
"……OK.

"I'll do whatever you say, Xiao Zhao Miao."

...

...

However, after the media conference for the "Eternal Glory of the Ruler" special challenge, not everyone could understand and get along as well as Rui and Ai...

Three hours later, at 9:00 AM local time on December 31, 2027, in the West Wing office of the White House in North America.

Zhang Zhengxi stood in front of the large presidential desk, his hands unconsciously clenched into fists and hanging at his sides, his palms sticky and slippery.

He felt a fine layer of cold sweat uncontrollably seeping from the back of his neck and temples. However, the chill didn't come from the harsh winter outside the window, but from the pair of eyes behind the desk that were now fixed intently on him.

President Tripp was leaning back in his tall leather chair, his fingers interlaced, his face, usually adorned with exaggerated expressions, now shrouded in a gloomy atmosphere like the calm before a storm.

"hiss--"

A short, sharp, and clearly agitated gasp broke the suffocating silence in the office.

Tripp leaned back abruptly in his chair, vigorously rubbing his signature blond hair before shoving several printed documents spread out on the table forward.

The paper glided across the smooth tabletop, stopping just in front of Zhang Zhengxi—it contained screenshots of several front-page headlines from major global media outlets:
"Eternal Glory! The Most Outrageous Challenge in Competitive Sports History Attracts Global Attention!"

From Kanye West to Taehyung! Celebrities Across America Discuss the "Eternal Monarch's Might" Handicap Challenge!

"A Brilliant Wisdom Across Time: The Legend of Wang Zhaojun Go Go GOAT"

Is the 31-year-old former Chinese chess champion's relentless pursuit of a chess goddess a sign of moral distortion or moral decay?

Breaking News! A well-known North American sports star privately expressed: He really wants to drink a sip of Lady Wang Zhaojun's bathwater!

……

Before Zhang Zhengxi could finish reading all the headlines, the blond-haired commander suddenly raised his head, his slightly cloudy eyes fixed on Zhang Zhengxi's face:
"Zhang! What did you tell me before?! Huh?!"

"You said! Avoiding conflict is the wisest choice; waiting for the heat to subside naturally will prevent further impact..."

"But what was the result?!"

Tripp slammed his hand on the table, a loud bang echoing through the quiet office:

"What kind of 'handicap challenge' is she coming up with now?!"

"A bounty of ten million dollars! Let the world's best warriors challenge her?!"
"This shocking thing is being discussed everywhere! Even my wife, who is good for nothing except being pretty, is asking me about it!"

"This is what you call 'the wisest choice'?! You call it 'the hype will naturally die down'?!"

"open!

"Can I still listen to you?!?" (End of Chapter)