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Yuan Ning shyly followed the honest young man inside, Zhou Yulin followed closely behind, both of them were curiously observing the furnishings of the training room.They usually play chess in the Huating Chess Club, and rarely participate in any competitions. They are very interested in formal training grounds.

Apart from the stocky young man, everyone else was also very concerned about the arrival of Yuan Ning and the others.Seeing the two new faces brought by the solid youth, they said with a smile: "Fatty Luo, are these the two new members recommended by Senior Xiao?"

The solid young man nodded.He had already asked Yuan Ning their names, and introduced Yuan Ning and Zhou Yulin to everyone with enthusiasm.

Yuan Ning asked curiously: "Are the seniors preparing for the AFC Winter Games?"

When it came to the Winter Games, everyone's expressions changed a bit.They looked at each other and communicated silently with people they knew well.Fatty Luo revealed the mystery behind such a strange atmosphere: "Yes, the list of seeded players is almost finalized, and everyone is very nervous."

Yuan Ning understood immediately.It turned out that he and Zhou Yulin came at the wrong time.Last year, the Asian Go League introduced a new competition system. There were 32 players participating in the finals, of which 16 were seeded players from various countries and could directly participate in the competition;Sixteen places can be allocated to Huaguo, which can account for about six, and they are all selected from the Chess Association.

That is to say, out of so many members of the Chess Association, six people must be selected to play.

Everyone who joins the Chess Association—especially the Chess Federation—is not here to sit on the bench!

Isn't it because Zhou Yulin wanted to join the Chess Association because he wanted to play games?They came to the Chess Association at this time, no wonder they are not welcome!

Yuan Ning understood the reason and felt at peace.Zhou Yulin obviously also understood, so when Luo Fat proposed the invitation to the game, he sat down generously.He has already faced No.1 Xi Chuanjiang in the Asian League, and he is not afraid of such a challenge at all.

Yuan Ning wanted to watch the level of professional chess players from the sidelines, but a dark-faced young man came out next to him, about 22 or [-] years old, with dark skin, very thin, like a pole.The people next to him were about to move, but when they saw the black-faced young man approaching, they backed away.It can be seen that this person is not bad at chess.

Yuan Ning heard others call him "black face".

The black face invites Yuan Ning to a game.

Both sides start almost simultaneously.Yuan Ning took the sunspots, he played very cautiously, he needed to think about every move.Zhou Yulin was different. In the case of obvious differences in level, Zhou Yulin's luck was like flying, almost without a pause. After a while, cold sweat broke out on Luo Fat's forehead, and he voluntarily surrendered.Can't download it!Every step has been seen through, what else is there to do?Your next step, people have already thought of a hundred steps!

Luo Fat wiped his sweat, and left the chess table as if fleeing.Seeing that the player playing chess with Yuan Ning was a black face, Luo Fat was also taken aback, and hurried over.Before he could squeeze in, he heard someone say: "Bai Dalong was slaughtered!"

Fatty Luo leaned over his thick body and squeezed into it with difficulty, and saw the white pieces scattered on the chessboard, and the black pieces advancing all the way, leaving Bai Dalong with no chance to escape.

Hei Mian is famous for his solid mid-game, and it is very rare for a dragon to be slaughtered like this!Even the black faces have lost, do they still want to play?The others looked at each other, hesitantly stepped forward to invite a fight.Heimian didn't give up his position: "Come again."

Yuan Ning also got addicted to playing, and immediately started the second set with Hei Mian.He had fewer opportunities to actually fight than Zhou Yulin, and he thought it was fun to meet an opponent like Hei Mian, so he fought Hei Mian seriously with all his strength.

Zhou Yulin's opponent changed, and Luo Fat observed Yuan Ning's chess moves from the sidelines.Compared with Zhou Yulin's watertight and meticulously calculated moves, Yuan Ning's chess moves are more flexible and somewhat unpredictable.But precisely because of his flexibility, there are often omissions of one kind or another, so he is easier to deal with than Zhou Yulin.

The black side won the second game.

Yuan Ning boasted sincerely: "You are really good!" He seldom met such a strong opponent!

Hei Mian didn't think it was that powerful.Before anyone else stepped forward, Hei Mian had already spoken again: "Come again."

Yuan Ning also felt that he could have played better in the round just now.He said happily: "Good!"

The two started the third game immediately.

And Zhou Yulin had completely defeated three different opponents.

The third game between Yuan Ning and Hei Mian continued until the meal time.Zhou Yulin walked over to remind Yuan Ning that it was time for dinner.

Yuan Ning was taken aback.How time flies!The professional players of the Chess Association spend a lot of time practicing every day, right?Yuan Ning admired their efforts.If he hadn't been able to spend some time thinking about it in the "dream", he would definitely not be able to get down!Yuan Ning turned to Hei Mian and said, "It's time to eat, let's go down in the afternoon!"

Black faced Yuan Ning's bright eyes, nodded, and secretly remembered the board, and prepared to continue playing after returning.The Chess Association has a cafeteria. Yuan Ning went there with Zhou Yulin and Hei Mian. After chatting with the cafeteria master for a while, they got a big spoonful of sweet and sour pork ribs.

Hei Mian took a look at his few spare ribs, and began to grill the rice.

President's office.Xiao Shengchang crossed his arms and looked at the president of the Chess Association sitting there: "How is it? I didn't miss it, did I?"

"I didn't miss it." Chairman He was in a complicated mood.Even though he said that day that he would leave the person to Xiao Shengchang, he still dutifully transferred the materials of Yuan Ning and Zhou Yulin.Neither Zhou Yulin nor Yuan Ning had participated in a serious professional game, let alone joined a local chess association, and had only obtained a rank certificate.But the address of Zhou Yulin's house caught his attention, Huating Chess Club, surnamed Zhou!

Chairman He quickly remembered the young genius who entered the Chess Association at the same time as Xiao Shengchang.That boy is indeed very good, Xiao Shengchang has never been able to beat him, but he is always unwilling to show up to participate in the competition, saying that he cannot overcome the nervousness during the competition - so not many people know about the boy.Later, Xiao Shengchang became No.1 in the Asian League, but that person returned home due to illness.In a few years, they heard the news of the man's death.

President He sighed a little: "I didn't expect him to have a son." In the past, Xiao Shengchang and that man were existences that he could only look up to.Later, that person was gone, and as for Xiao Shengchang—it doesn't matter if we don't talk about it.

"What do you think of the younger one?" Xiao Shengchang asked.

"The smaller one?" President He recalled the game he saw from the glass window just now.Compared with Zhou Yulin's mature chess style, Yuan Ning's moves are a little immature, and the big dragon who was able to slaughter the black face in the first round was just the black face underestimating the enemy.Didn't he lose the black face in the next two rounds?

Chairman He objectively commented: "It's not bad. It's slightly weaker than Hei Mian, and not as stable as that kid named Zhou."

Xiao Shengchang said, "I don't think so."

President He frowned: "What's the reason?"

Xiao Shengchang stroked his chin: "He looks more pleasant, I guess he can have a big spoonful of sweet and sour pork ribs in the cafeteria."

Chairman He: "..."

Chairman He said: "I am stupid to talk about this seriously with you!" Seeing the strength of Yuan Ning and Zhou Yulin, Chairman He was suddenly uneasy, "Since you don't come here often, these two children will be handed over to you." Bring it, Old Tong."

"Hehe." Xiao Shengchang sneered.

"Don't delay people!" Chairman He was anxious.

"It doesn't matter who delays people," Xiao Shengchang said. "If he can bring people out, do you still use the seeds for the AFC Winter Games to whom? Can't decide on a candidate for a long time." There are many people who want to play, but are there many people who have the ability to play?A slap is not enough.

Before Chairman He could speak, the "Old Tong" they happened to be talking about pushed open the door and entered.Old Tong was furious: "Xiao Shengchang, what do you mean? You mean that I didn't lead people well? Next, do you want to give up the places to the two novices you recruited to be regarded as 'not delaying people'?"

Xiao Shengchang shrugged, too lazy to start a conversation.

President He glared at Xiao Shengchang, then turned to Old Tong and said, "It's not like you don't know his temper, so don't argue with him."

Old Tong refused to let go: "I don't care about him, but he has recruited two novices at this time, which has a great impact on the children's emotions!"

Does this affect your mood?Xiao Shengchang sneered, waved his hands and said, "You guys talk! I'll also ask for a spoonful of sweet and sour pork ribs to satisfy my hunger."

Xiao Shengchang went to the cafeteria, ordered food, and sat at Yuan Ning's table.Yuan Ning shouted obediently: "Senior Xiao."

Xiao Shengchang nodded.He ate very quickly, obviously Yuan Ning and the others came early, and he was the one who settled the food first.

Seeing this, Yuan Ning couldn't help saying: "Senior Xiao, you eat too fast, it's not good for your stomach. Eating slowly is easier to digest."

Xiao Shengchang said: "Grandpa Xiaoming is 98 years old this year."

Yuan Ning was taken aback for a moment: "He also eats fast?"

"No," Xiao Shengchang said, "because he doesn't care about other things."

"........."

Xiao Shengchang took a sip of soup, and said to Yuan Ning: "You two haven't undergone systematic training like others, and you don't plan to give up your studies to become professional chess players. This time, you don't have your share in the seed players." Tong shouted a few words like "No one is very good without training" "How can they practice if you don't let them play", maybe they can also grab the spot.But that's not necessary.Xiao Shengchang looked at Yuan Ning and Zhou Yulin.

Yuan Ning nodded.

Zhou Yulin said, "Can you sign up for the free competition?" Zhou Yulin was eyeing the remaining [-] places, and he joined the Chess Association with no intention of grabbing a spot. He just took the opportunity to find professional-level chess players to accumulate practical experience.It is unrealistic to expect any special treatment for participating in the Asian League for the first time, and Zhou Yulin never thought about it.

"Yes." Xiao Shengchang said, "It's good to have this kind of ambition. But it's not as simple as being in the training room when it comes to professional competitions, and the free competition is a single-elimination competition. If you meet a strong opponent in the first round, you may stop at the first round." It's a round."

Zhou Yulin nodded, expressing that he understood.

Yuan Ning thought it was fun: "Can I sign up too?"

"Since it's a free competition, everyone can sign up."

"Then I'll sign up too!" Yuan Ning decided to go play with Zhou Yulin.

After finishing eating the black noodles next to him, he raised his head and asked Yuan Ning, "Shall we go back and continue eating?"

Yuan Ning agreed, and went back to the training room with Heimian.

At 04:30 in the afternoon, President He came over and told everyone that registration for the Asian League Winter Games will officially start next Monday, and those who are interested can get the registration form and go back to fill it out.

Many people didn't move, they still hoped that the seed player would fall to themselves.What's the hurry to register, there is still more than a month to apply!

Yuan Ning and Zhou Yulin didn't think too much, ran up and asked for a registration form.Hei Mian looked at the crowd with different expressions, and went up to ask for one.Luo Fat was surprised: "Hei Mian, you can take it no matter what!"

The black face didn't explain, just said: "Sign up."

A few knew that they were not strong enough in chess, and they didn't have a good mentor like Lao Tong. When they saw the black face and took the form, they also went to ask for the form, silently found a good position and started to fill.

President He was a little surprised, and couldn't help but glance at Yuan Ning and Zhou Yulin.

Yuan Ning no longer paid attention to the matter of receiving the watch, he said to Zhou Yulin: "I have something to go first."

Zhou Yulin said, "Okay."

Yuan Ning happily ran out.

It's not five o'clock yet, he can pick up his elder brother from get off work!