NovelTags Chapter 152
Chapter 152
For the invitation sent by Kurata Hou to the match, Zhou Yifei shook his head and said with a smile: “Teacher Kurata, why rush, there are opportunities during the World Championships, and now it is my working time.” ”
He took out his phone and looked at the time.
It was 9:50 a.m.
“The opening ceremony is about to begin, let me take you to the venue.”
Playing chess with the other party, he was happy to be happy.
But work is work after all, as the referee of the organizer, is it like playing chess with people at this time?
“That’s right, I’m reckless.”
Kurata smiled thickly and scratched his head embarrassedly: “Then, when the dinner is over, please…”
As he spoke, a young man’s voice came from not far away.
“Kurata-sensei, you are here.”
The two looked at each other one after another, and saw a young man with clear eyes and a handsome appearance, walking towards here.
The teenager is dressed in formal clothes, has fair skin, behaves decently, and has a sense of elegance in temperament.
Taya Ryo.
Zhou Yifei was a little surprised, how could he be there?
“Taya-kun.”
Kurata Atsu said hello.
“The others found that you were missing, let me come to you.”
Taya Liang first explained the reason, and then looked slightly sideways at Zhou Yifei, “This is?” ”
“He is one of the referees of this World Championship, Zhou Yifei in the early stage.”
Kurata Atsu introduced.
Hearing this, Taya Liang was slightly startled, and quickly saluted, “First meeting, Teacher Zhou Yifei.” ”
“Hello.”
Zhou Yifei pretended not to know and asked, “Kurata-sensei, is he also a contestant?” ”
“No, Taya-kun is the son of Taya-kun, and celebrities are not allowed to participate in this kind of competition.”
Kurata Hou got closer and whispered, “This kid came with Taya Yukiyo.” ”
“Taya Yukiyo?”
Zhou Yifei became more and more puzzled, it was just an amateur Go world competition, how could the first person in Japanese Go come?
Seeing his doubts, Kurata explained: “Who knows what the celebrity is thinking, anyway, after coming with us, he got off the plane and left, did not come to the hotel, but left his son to me… Said let me take him to communicate with the chess players of the Celestial Empire. ”
“So it is.”
Zhou Yifei nodded, but didn’t care, “In short, the two of you will follow me to the venue first.” ”
The group immediately went to the venue.
After entering through the main entrance, the noise suddenly came into your ears.
Many foreign faces suddenly came into view.
People who know each other, laugh and talk to each other, there is no tension at all.
This is also of course.
This is not a professional game that you live or die, more of it, just a kind of ‘chess friends’ international Go exchange conference.
The players who came to participate did not mean that they had to win the championship and win the prize, and more people still held the attitude of coming to communicate.
This is also the purpose of the organizer, the International Go Federation, to hold such a conference.
Communication is greater than competition.
Publicity is greater than competition.
Go is open!
Many foreigners seemed to see Kurata Hou, and suddenly a rush of brains rushed over.
“It’s Japan’s Kurata-sensei!”
“Oh, I’m so lucky to meet Kurata-sensei, please sign my name!”
“Kurata-sensei, during the dinner, can I ask you to guide a round?”
Kurata took out a pen and began to sign for everyone, “Although I don’t understand English, I can understand the signature, don’t worry, everyone has a share.” ”
The scene is like a chicken talking to a duck.
A group of people speak English, Russian, Vietnamese, Japanese, and even a few Chinese words and a little body language, so let’s make do with the communication anyway.
Zhou Yifei retreated to the side, and Taya Liang’s face also showed a helpless expression.
“The first time to attend this kind of exchange conference?”
“Yes, I didn’t expect people all over the world to be so welcoming.”
Taya Liang said softly, “It’s great that everyone can like Go.” ”
“Amateur competitions are fine,” Zhou Yifei said with a smile: “The professional field is very cruel, and people who want to reach the top are often lonely.” ”
“Lonely?”
Taya Liang’s height was slightly shorter, and he needed to raise his head slightly, he looked at Zhou Yifei, and he didn’t quite understand the meaning of loneliness.
Zhou Yifei did not explain, Taya Liang did not seem to have a fixed paragraph, and he did not need to start climbing the peak of the human mind, naturally did not understand.
“Didn’t your father come?”
Instead, he asked another question.
“Father, he went to find… Teacher Yu Xiaoyang. ”
Taya Liang was silent for a moment before he couldn’t help but ask: “Teacher Zhou Yifei, in fact, this time I came to the Celestial Empire with my father, in addition to wanting to see the grandeur of the World Championships, I also wanted to find someone. ”
Hearing this, Zhou Yifei’s heart moved, and he instantly thought of something.
“Do you know the Peerless Teacher?”
Taya Liang’s expression was extremely serious.
Sure enough.
Zhou Yifei thought secretly, and knew to mention the superb art.
However, this tone, how does it feel like a pyramid scheme…
As I pondered how to answer, a voice came from the sound that was arranged in the venue.
“Distinguished guests, the opening ceremony is about to begin, please take a seat, and the staff will bring snacks and fruits later.”
The female host is familiar with it, it is the young lady from the last Tian Yuan battle.
It seems that he also saw Zhou Yifei, and the female host smiled at him, which was regarded as a hello.
Soon, everyone scattered and the scene gradually quieted down.
Zhou Yifei sat in the back row.
At ten o’clock sharp, the liver curtain ceremony officially began.
On the big screen, a picture appeared.
Accompanied by melodious classical music, a deep male voice sounded.
The film is more than 20 minutes long, telling about the birth of Go, the history of Go, the chess saints who have left their names in history, and so on.
Finally, the picture turned and came to modern society.
Immediately afterwards, there was another speech from the leader.
The organizer, Zhu Xi of the International Go Federation, an amateur 5-dan Celestial Empire person.
Then came the sponsor, the chairman of a certain group.
Then, the representatives of the Celestial Empire Chess Academy and the Fang Yuan Chess Academy delivered speeches one after another.
Afterwards, the chief referee of this competition, Fang Xu Jiudan, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony
When the series of speeches ended, the audience applauded warmly.
In a strong atmosphere, Fang Xu announced that the 26th World Amateur Go Championship officially began.
“Is it finally over?”
Taya Liang sat down, and couldn’t help but relax a little at the moment.
“The end? In the morning, there is also a literary program in the afternoon, and the official competition has to wait for tomorrow. ”
Zhou Yifei shook his head and said, “If you are bored, you can go to the game room, which is open 24 hours a day during the World Championships, and there is also an activity room and gift shop next to it.” ”
“Huh?”
Taya was stunned.
He didn’t dare to leave, so he had to bite the bullet and continue to stay here.
In fact, the opening ceremony program is quite interesting.
In the afternoon, Zhou Yifei watched with relish.
Some of the older contestants took the stage, and everyone would give warm applause.
There were also thirteen-year-old children, and everyone had a good atmosphere.
Anyway, there are food and drink, there are programs to watch, and the players tell about their encounters with Go, and hear all kinds of anecdotes.
Completely different from the opening ceremony of a professional competition, very relaxed.
It was past eight o’clock in the evening.
At the end of the day’s ‘work’, Zhou Tufei was ready to pack up Chen Xi and go home.
He returned to the lounge and changed back into his private clothes.
Yue Zhi walked in and said in surprise, “Zhou Yifei, are you leaving?” ”
“How? Overtime, and the chess court does not pay overtime. ”
“Go to the game room, those contestants can’t stand it, it’s very lively over there now, everyone is looking for someone to play chess.”
Yue Zhi pushed his glasses, “Let’s also find people to play chess, these people are the top masters in various countries, and many of them are professional!” ”
I see that you didn’t play a game, and your hands itch and you want to abuse vegetables…
Zhou Yifei slandered in his heart, thought about it, and then said, “It’s okay.” Going home is also training, so I went to the Japanese team to communicate. ”
Immediately, the two left together.
The bureau room, said to be a ‘room’, is actually a very large hall.
In the center is a small fountain, a variety of exquisite sculptures, ornaments are placed in a long line, under various lights, it looks extremely beautiful.
On the side of the side, under the game tables, they were all full. Zhou Yifei and the two walked all the way, stunned but did not find an empty seat.
Just as he was thinking, a teenager’s voice came from behind him.
“Zhou Yifei Teacher Day.”
“Taya-san,” Zhou Yifei looked back, “Where did your Kurata Godan go?” ”
“Kurata-sensei went to find Mr. Fang Xu to play chess.”
Taya Liang smiled slightly, “Teacher Zhou Yifei, are you also looking for someone to play chess?” If you don’t mind, can you guide me for a round? ”
Hearing this, Zhou Yifei raised his eyebrows slightly and chuckled: “Yes!” ”