The Way of the Blind Girl Chess Saint

President Wang Xi seemed to want to have a private talk with Liu Tongtong, while the other members wisely put on their backpacks and prepared to go home.

"Wang Xi, I'm leaving."

After all the members had left, Ji Yingting stood up and prepared to go out.

"Hmm, by the way, Sakuraba, you should be free this weekend, right?"

"Yes, I can join the training camp."

Ji Yingting nodded, and in her brown cloth boots, she quickly walked out of the room under Wang Xi's astonished gaze.

Then, Wang Xi shook his head in confusion and asked, "Why was she walking so fast today? Wasn't she afraid of falling...?"

With a heavy heart, Xin Yufei pulled her schoolbag out of the storage cabinet and then closed it.

For some reason, despite securing a spot in the competition, she felt unusually heavy-hearted, instead of the joy she should have felt. Was it the guilt she felt after lying? Or...?

"She's so shameless. How dare she, who won by cheating, replace Senior Tongtong in the league?"

"Yes, this is Liu Tongtong's last year. It's really unlucky to have met someone like her."

The three girls walked around the corner talking, and Xin Yufei overheard their conversation.

"………………" As the three people walked towards her, Xin Yufei's face turned stiff. Oh no, it was too late to dodge at this distance.

"Hmph," the three girls saw Xin Yufei organizing the cabinets. After a slight surprise, they ignored her with disdain and walked straight past, clearly not caring whether Xin Yufei had overheard their conversation.

As the sun gradually set, the sky was tinged with the red of the setting sun, and the air felt somewhat hot. Xin Yufei raised her hand to wipe the sweat dripping from her forehead.

"Hey"

Watching helplessly as the three senior students walked out of the school, Xin Yufei sighed heavily, slung her backpack over her shoulder, and prepared to go home.

"........."

Otherwise, I'll tell President Wang Xi tomorrow that I'm not participating in this league.

But I'm so unwilling... But there's nothing I can do, isn't there? The other members will... hate me.

"Huff, huff, huff, you... wait a minute!!!!"

A sudden, melodious, and gentle girl's voice, like a stream flowing into a secluded valley, made Xin Yufei stop in her tracks. A beautiful green-haired girl with a classic Hime-style hairstyle stood behind her with her eyes closed and breathing heavily.

"Huh!? Sakuraba-senpai? Are you... calling me?" Xin Yufei was startled. She forcibly held back the tears that were about to spill from the corners of her eyes, turned around and looked around. There seemed to be no one else here except herself.

"Mmm!" Ji Yingting walked towards Xin Yufei step by step with a serious expression.

"...What's wrong, Sakuraba-senpai?"

Xin Yufei asked with mixed feelings, wondering if she was going to get a scolding too...

Xin Yufei was actually a little afraid of Ji Yingting, because it was Ji Yingting's involvement that forced her to compete against Liu Tongtong.

As Ji Yingting drew closer, she felt increasingly aggrieved, and her eyes welled up with tears. Oh no, she was about to lose control!

Anyway, she can't see me... so it's okay if I cry, right?

At the same time, Ji Yingting walked up to her.

……

After a few seconds of silence, Ji Yingting suddenly grabbed Xin Yufei's hands. They felt a little warm; was it because she was sweating from nervousness?

"Ah... Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch!!!"

Xin Yufei took a few steps back in fright. What was Senior Sakuraba going to do? Was she going to hit her? If so, her reputation at school would be ruined. How could the teachers possibly believe the explanations of an ordinary person?

They'll definitely think they started it... that's why she hit herself...

"Junior sister..." Ji Yingting said in a gentle tone, her fair and delicate hands tightly holding Xin Yufei's hands.

“Senior Sakuraba…” Xin Yufei was a little stunned, and stopped backing away. She stared at Ji Sakuraba’s closed eyelids, above which were curved green willow eyebrows, as beautiful as crescent moons.

Wait, is it just my imagination? I feel like Sakuraba-senpai's palms are so warm and comforting. Was she not here to scold me? I clearly tricked Liu Tongtong-senpai into giving me the chance to participate in the competition…

Ji Yingting gripped Xin Yufei's hand tightly and shouted, "Don't let go!"

"Huh?" Xin Yufei asked in confusion, not understanding what Ji Yingting said.

"Don't let go. This is an opportunity you seized yourself. Use your own hands. Wasn't that game of chess a piece you held in your own hands?" Ji Yingting repeated calmly, but with a stronger tone.

"Sakuraba-senpai's hands are so beautiful, won't they get dirty if they get stained with my sweat?" she wondered to herself.

"You earned this opportunity yourself, don't let it go back... Do you understand?" Ji Yingting gripped her hand even tighter.

"Mmm-hmm-hmm!!!" Xin Yufei hadn't come to her senses yet, but as soon as Ji Yingting asked her if she understood, she immediately nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

Hearing Xin Yufei's response, Ji Yingting finally let go of her hand. In an instant, she walked past Xin Yufei and slowly left the school. If she didn't leave soon, Wang Murou would get impatient.

“Senior Yingting…she just told me not to let go.” Xin Yufei lowered her head, staring blankly at the palm of her hand that Ji Yingting had just grabbed, still carrying a trace of her lingering fragrance.

Looking up, the red glow of the setting sun shone on Ji Yingting, her long, bluish-green hair swaying back and forth.

"……goddess……"

Xin Yufei murmured softly, her vision completely obscured by that touch of green. At this moment, for some reason, she felt an urge to cry. Tears streamed down her cheeks uncontrollably, falling like beautiful pearls.

Chapter 12: Amateur 5th Dan, Lian Hezhou

“Senior Yingting…she just told me not to let go.” Xin Yufei lowered her head, staring blankly at the palm of her hand that Ji Yingting had just grabbed, still carrying a trace of her lingering fragrance.

Looking up, the red glow of the setting sun shone on Ji Yingting, her long, bluish-green hair swaying back and forth.

"……goddess……"

Xin Yufei murmured softly, her vision completely obscured by that touch of green. At this moment, for some reason, she felt an urge to cry. Tears streamed down her cheeks uncontrollably, falling like beautiful pearls.

A sleek, black-clad figure had been waiting by the school bus at the school gate for some time. She covered her mouth and smiled as she looked at the person approaching.

"Sakuraba, what were you and that junior girl doing sneaking around in the school building just now?"

“It’s nothing, but she’s a good girl.” Ji Yingting took Wang Murou’s hand as she followed the sound.

"Can I come to your house today and play online chess for you?"

"Sure, I was just about to try out my new chessboard!"

Without Ji Yingting being able to see, Wang Murou openly made a peace sign above her head.

The days flew by, and soon it was Friday afternoon, time for the training camp.

All the members of the Go club and the teachers who were providing guidance gathered at the school gate.

“Sakuraba-kun, you’re here, huh?” Wang Xi was saying when he suddenly noticed the girl carrying a large bag next to Ji Sakuraba.

"Wang Murou, are you going to the training camp too?"

"Sakuraba can't be left unattended, but don't worry, I'll pay for it myself!!" Wang Murou confidently patted her slightly bulging breasts. Rich and carefree!

"Alright, then I'll add you..." Wang Xi hesitated for a moment before agreeing. Although she wasn't very familiar with Wang Murou, she would be fully responsible if Ji Yingting had any accidents during the training camp.

"Hello, senior sisters..." Xin Yufei, Zhao Xiao, and Lin Hao greeted them obediently.

Xin Yufei wore a cute pear-shaped hairstyle today, and her gaze towards Ji Yingting held a hint of longing.

Although she has a very low profile no matter what hairstyle she wears.

"Yes, hello," Ji Yingting nodded.

"Now that everyone's here, let's get on the bus."

A stern voice urged them on from behind, and everyone turned around to look.

A young male teacher wearing a white shirt and glasses was seen walking briskly over, carrying a suitcase. His brown hair was slightly curled, giving him a very neat appearance.

"Hello, Teacher Chen Xiao"

Ji Yingting was pulled to a seat by Wang Murou. Only when she heard the noisy commotion nearby did she realize that there were many people on the bus.

"Huh? So many people. Aren't they just members of the Go club?" Ji Yingting tilted her head.

"Sakuraba is not just a Go club. This is a joint training camp for chess clubs, international chess clubs and other chess and card game clubs. It is also a four-school chess exchange training camp mainly organized by Meikai Hime Middle School in Eigetsu City and three local middle schools in Aragatsuki City."

"To be honest, our school's Go club is not very strong. We only got this training camp opportunity because the other clubs are stronger," Wang Xi said, blushing slightly.

"Also, the teacher leading this training camp is Mr. Chen Xiao. He's the advisor for all the chess and card game clubs, and he's said to be very popular among the female students..."

Wang Xi was sitting in front of Ji Yingting, and she turned around to explain.

"Really? He looks quite fierce. Are men like that more popular these days?" Wang Murou curiously observed Teacher Chen Xiao, who was sitting at the front of the train.

"You said there were four schools participating in the training camp. Besides Beaver Middle School, which has an amateur fifth dan, who else are there? I forgot," Ji Yingting asked in confusion.

"The other two are also local schools in Huangyue City, Ziyuan Middle School and Bailu Middle School, which ranked 7th and 3rd in the city last year in terms of Go clubs."

Beaver Middle School is a super-strong school in Go, a local powerhouse. It is said that Beaver Middle School has dominated the regional qualifying spots in Wild Moon City for three consecutive years.

Wang Xi explained the game to the members of the Go club who were participating in the competition, and soon his mouth became dry.

Before nightfall, the private maglev train of Minghaiji Middle School successfully arrived at a luxury hotel in downtown Huangyue City.

"Wow, that's amazing! This hotel looks incredible! Is it a very high-end hotel? How much does it cost?"

Several young girls, whose affiliation was unknown, began chattering excitedly.

There were more than 20 students on the school bus. Under the guidance of teacher Chen Xiao, everyone carried their luggage and went outside to assemble.

The group entered the lobby, and after talking with the hotel receptionist, Teacher Chen Xiao received ten room keys that had been prepared in advance.

He turned around and solemnly announced, "Two people per room, all rooms are on the seventh floor. The Go club's training camp is on the sixth floor, the Chinese chess club on the third floor, the international chess club on the fourth floor, and the karuta club on the fifth floor. Be careful of your personal safety, don't get into arguments with students from other schools, and come to the lobby on the first floor for dinner after you've put your luggage away."

Ji Yingting naturally received the room key to share a room with Wang Murou, even though Wang Murou paid for her own room.

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"Hey, Wang Jun, is this the legendary Minghai Ji Middle School, known for its many beautiful girls? It's pretty good, although I heard their Go club is surprisingly weak."

A handsome young man with long, orange-red curly hair sat on a sofa in the center of the hotel lobby, drooling as he stared at the uniform white over-the-knee stockings of the female students from Minghai Ji.

"boring"

A thin, black-haired boy with a hairstyle resembling a watermelon boy spoke in a cold voice. He kept his head down, playing on his phone, and ignored his companion.

"Holy crap! There's a stunning beauty! Look over there, she even has my favorite 'forgive me' hair color!!"