novelraw Chapter 74: Is This How You Treat All Girls?
Chapter 74: Is This How You Treat All Girls?
"Oh, my grandpa was the principal of the school last term! You’ve met him, the Go Club!"
"Are you talking about the old man who sets up the Go games?"
Ye Qingtian remembered the old man.
"Yes, that’s him!"
"Is there something going on?"
Ye Qingtian asked quizzically.
"Tomorrow, a delegation from Japan is visiting our school. The most important event is the Go exchange match! Representing Japan is a once-in-a-century Go genius, Chiba Chikafu. We’ve already lost twice, and losing again will be embarrassing. So my grandpa is looking for someone who can resist him, and you are that choice!"
Jiang Zixuan explained the situation clearly.
"Not interested!"
Ye Qingtian turned around, ready to leave.
"Hey, what are your terms?"
Remembering the military training session, Jiang Zixuan spoke directly, asking Ye Qingtian to name his conditions.
Ye Qingtian sneered, "Sorry, I lack nothing!"
"You..."
Watching Ye Qingtian’s retreating figure, Jiang Zixuan felt helpless.
Ye Qingtian was like an unyielding rock, unaffected by persuasion.
He only acted during the military training because Yokota Chikuin provoked him.
Can’t exactly have Chiba Chikafu provoke Ye Qingtian, can we?
...
In an apartment building not far from the university town.
"Grandpa, I really can’t do it!"
Jiang Zixuan was deeply distressed.
Jiang Xianxian couldn’t help but say, "If it doesn’t work out, I’ll personally go ask him!"
"It’s useless! Grandpa, do you think you’re more charming than your granddaughter?"
Jiang Zixuan’s one sentence left her grandpa speechless.
"Dad, what’s got you so troubled?"
Soon after, a man and a woman arrived.
"Dad, Mom!"
Jiang Zixuan called out.
They were Jiang Zixuan’s parents, Jiang Huiyun and Shao Wenting.
Jiang Huiyun was quite notable as the director of the Jin City Science Academy Research Institute, and Shao Wenting was no ordinary person either, being the general manager of the Jin City Bank.
Then, Jiang Zixuan recounted the events to her parents.
"Last time, grandpa was defeated by Japan! He has always wanted to win, it’s his wish!"
Jiang Zixuan sighed.
Hearing this, Jiang Huiyun thought for a while and said, "Since asking him to come forward isn’t working, we can try the opposite!"
"Dad, what do you mean?"
"Didn’t you say last time he acted because someone provoked him?"
Jiang Zixuan nodded, "Letting Chiba Chikafu provoke him can work, but how do we do it?"
"That’s something your grandpa can easily arrange. At that time, as long as he tells him how capable your classmate is, I think Chiba Chikafu will definitely want to challenge."
Jiang Huiyun suggested.
"That’s a good idea!"
Jiang Xianxian and Jiang Zixuan beamed with joy.
"No need!"
At this moment, a voice came.
"I can defeat Miyashita Ichiken myself!"
A tall young man appeared with the words.
"Fan Jingyu, why are you here?"
Jiang Xianxian was surprised.
The visitor was none other than Fan Jingyu.
After greeting a few people, Fan Jingyu said to Jiang Xianxian, "Old principal, I know your wish. But rest assured, Huaxia Go has me, Fan Jingyu, and that’s enough."
"But I’m still a bit worried!"
Jiang Xianxian’s face was full of concern.
"Old principal, there’s something I haven’t told you. Three months ago, I played three games with former national player Hu Chong!"
Fan Jingyu said, his expression calm, exuding the demeanor of a grandmaster.
Jiang Xianxian was startled and eagerly asked, "What was the result?"
"I won all three games!"
Fan Jingyu’s demeanor was composed.
"What? The former national player lost all three to you?"
Jiang Xianxian’s eyes seemed about to pop out.
Jiang Huiyun and the others also took a sharp intake of breath.
Due to Jiang Xianxian’s connection, they all knew that Fan Jingyu had an astonishing talent for Go.
But they didn’t expect even a former national player to be defeated by him!
Fan Jingyu showed a slight smile, "Old principal, do you know who my master is?"
"Who’s that?"
Jiang Xianxian looked puzzled.
"Chess Ghost!"
Those two words were like a bomb, shaking everyone on the scene.
Jiang Xianxian exclaimed, "What? Chess Ghost? The Chess Ghost who once defeated the Go saint of Japan?"
"Of course!"
Jiang Xianxian’s face cleared up, "That’s wonderful! Huaxia Go is going to rise!"
"Tomorrow night I’ll personally host a celebration banquet for you! I’ll arrange it right away!"
Jiang Xianxian said excitedly and then made a call to arrange it.
Not long after sending off Jiang Zixuan, Ye Qingtian received a call from an unknown number, "Ye Qingtian, do you remember me?"
"It’s you, is there something?"
Ye Qingtian recognized that the voice belonged to Xu Yiren.
"Are you this cold to all women?"
Xu Yiren asked.
"If there’s nothing, I’ll hang up!"
"Wait, I have something important to tell you! There’s been progress on the Demon Island issue!"
Xu Yiren said.
"Where are you?"
"At the Flow Year Café on campus!"
A few minutes later.
"How did you get here so fast? So eager to see me?"
Xu Yiren teased.
"If there’s nothing to say, I’ll leave!"
Ye Qingtian turned to leave.
"Stop! I was just kidding!"
Xu Yiren hurriedly called out.
Ye Qingtian then turned back around and sat in front of Xu Yiren, "Go ahead!"
Xu Yiren, understanding Ye Qingtian’s personality, directly said, "About the Demon Island, I asked my family, and they actually heard of it."
Ye Qingtian listened without any emotional reaction.
Xu Yiren, looking at Ye Qingtian, continued, "Actually, my second uncle heard of it. To be honest, my second uncle is a martial artist. He often goes exploring for opportunities, and the family has heard him mention Demon Island, so everyone remembers it. Supposedly, it’s somewhere in Huaxia, a very dangerous place. Right, it contains a type of metal that’s an excellent material for artifact refining, called Infinite Iron."
"Seems like your second uncle is having some problems?"
Ye Qingtian frowned, and couldn’t help but ask.
Xu Yiren nodded, "That’s right, my second uncle usually goes out once or twice a year! But this time he’s been gone for half a year and hasn’t returned yet!"
Seeing Ye Qingtian’s expression change, Xu Yiren quickly added, "But don’t worry, I’m already investigating my second uncle’s whereabouts. He should be back soon!"
Ye Qingtian spoke coldly, "Send me a copy of your uncle’s whereabouts information!"
"No problem! I’ll send it to you as soon as I get back!"
Xu Yiren agreed.
"Thanks!"
Ye Qingtian expressed his gratitude and stood up to leave.
Xu Yiren’s eyes widened and she stared at Ye Qingtian, "Is saying thanks that easy?"
Ye Qingtian’s face showed a hint of displeasure, "Then what should I do?"
"At least buy me a coffee?"
Xu Yiren looked hopeful.
"Sure. What would you like to drink?"
Xu Yiren was overjoyed, "Let me order, and you can just pay! By the way, what coffee do you drink?"
"I don’t drink coffee, I only drink tea!"
"What kind of tea?"
Xu Yiren was taken aback.
"Pu’er, I guess!"
The two sat facing each other, and the atmosphere became awkward.
Xu Yiren smiled, slightly embarrassed, and curiously asked, "Hey, what’s your relationship with Hua Qingfei? There are crazy rumors all over campus these days!"