Chapter 425: Chess Soul
"Yukari, I'm not as noble as you think. I just chose the former way between winning normally and using the rules. If you give me another 5 minutes...... It only takes 5 minutes! If I had figured out my disadvantage at the time, maybe I would have used the rules to win......"
"But without figuring it out, you still haven't chosen the most sure way to win. This is the long-lost heroic sentiment of the ancient road, and this is one of the great reasons why we are in awe of Go. Isn't it? ”
At this time, only the two of them are alone,
Li Xiaoqiang was babbling about various assumptions to relieve his boredom. Yukari Umezawa has been listening with a smile there, and from time to time "praise" Li Xiaoqiang for a few words.
Not to mention, through Yukari Umezawa's explanation, Li Xiaoqiang's mood gradually improved.
Li Xiaoqiang smiling? The beautiful girl in the chess world in front of her, the current Umezawa, is not the same as before.
Since Umezawa's entry into the dan, she has made a name for herself in the Japanese chess scene, especially in front of ordinary fans, and her current popularity is extraordinary. Her beautiful face, extraordinary temperament, especially her slender jade fingers twisting up the chess pieces and lightly buttoning the chessboard, make the word "beauty" and Go a fate.
Li Xiaoqiang also knows that even in Japan now, there are many Go enthusiasts who like to associate themselves with Yukari Umezawa to talk about things. In less than a year after entering the stage, as a mere early stage, Umezawa appeared on the stage of the title fight. Although it was only a women's chess battle, of course it can't be compared with Li Xiaoqiang's achievements. But in the Japanese chess world, Umezawa's sudden emergence is still quite eye-catching.
Umezawa made such significant progress only after studying at the Chinese Chess Academy, which is something that many ordinary Japanese chess fans know. There are even people who gossip that Yukari Umezawa can make such progress, and Li Xiaoqiang is the key person. For example, Umezawa's chess style is somewhat similar to Li Xiaoqiang in the early days, except that there is a little bit of "whimsy". Umezawa is also a little weaker in the early game, but he has a strong ability to fight in the middle and late games, and belongs to the kind of reversal players who start to exert their strength after reaching the middle game. Therefore, in the Japanese chess world, there are even good people who call Yukari Umezawa "the female stream Li Xiaoqiang". After this title was known by Li Xiaoqiang, Li Xiaoqiang laughed and laughed.
"Yukari, I think you should go to college now." I don't know why, Li Xiaoqiang suddenly came out of nowhere.
"Huh?!"
Yuka Umezawa, who is actively "enlightening" Li Xiaoqiang, was a little confused. I'm talking about you, why are you pulling the topic on me again? And...... And what do you mean by that? Mei Ze seemed to be smiling, she stared at Li Xiaoqiang and asked:
"Going to college? You suggest I go to college? So how will I participate in the competition in the future? Li Sang, you name a reason. Well. If your reasons are reasonable, I can consider your suggestion. Really, I don't know why you think that. ”
What else can Li Xiaoqiang think? He just had an unconscious feeling.
As long as he is a reborn person who is familiar with the history of Go in later generations, when he faces Yukari Umezawa, he will definitely associate Yukari Umezawa with the classic anime "Chess Soul".
No matter how you look at it, "Chess Soul" is not just a success, but a sensational success. In Europe and the United States, this anime is translated as "Chess of Light". Whether it is in Japan, in the whole of Southeast Asia, and even in Europe and the United States. When this anime appeared, it set off a huge wave of "chess souls".
Commercially, the comic serialization of "Chess Soul" has not only been popular, but also sold wildly. Cumulative sales are said to have exceeded 18 million copies. That's a pretty scary statistic.
Among them, it can be said that Yukari Umezawa played a huge role. This is a manga that tells the story of Go, and Yukari Umezawa was hired as the executive producer of "Chess Soul". Because Japanese manga is already very influential in the world, plus Umezawa's super popularity. "Chess Soul" is very popular all over the world, so that many teenagers who originally did not know what Go is have become followers of the "black and white world". Since then, "Chess Soul" has been remade into an animated film. At the end of each episode, Umezawa gives a basic introduction to Go, and the anime is named "the third best Japanese anime of the 20th century."
From the perspective of influence, the "Soul of Chess" plays a very obvious role in the promotion of Go. Some people even jokingly said: The promotion of "Chess Soul" to Go is equivalent to Nie Whirlwind in the ring match and Cao Yanzi in the first "Ying's Cup". It is said that during the years when "Chess Soul" was serialized, the number of Go people in Japan quickly rebounded from more than 3 million to more than 4 million. Not only that, but the role of the "chess soul" may be even greater, because the influence of Nie Whirlwind and Cao Yanzi is limited to the country. The "Soul of Chess" is different, and its role in the promotion of Go in Europe and the United States is very obvious.
Now, the key figure of the future "chess soul" stands in front of him. Li Xiaoqiang knew in his heart that in real history, Mei Ze should be in college at this time. In this life, because of his own appearance, the life trajectory of Yukari Umezawa has also changed. She has now entered the professional Go world ahead of schedule, and she seems to be mixing well. This has to make Li Xiaoqiang a little worried: The future "chess soul" will not change because of this, right?
It is for this reason that Li Xiaoqiang came up with such a sentence out of nowhere. Of course, there is no way to explain this. The "chess soul" does not even have a shadow now, and Umezawa will not know that he will have such a high popularity in the future, and even become a representative of the "beautiful chess player".
"You...... What are you looking at......"
Seeing that Umezawa's face suddenly turned red, and even his demeanor became twisted. Li Xiaoqiang came back to his senses, and at the same time smiled secretly in his heart. Li Xiaoqiang swore that he really hadn't looked elsewhere just now. Just staring at Umezawa's hand.
It is said that a beauty of this type like Yukari Umezawa is different from others. If you only look at the photos, this kind of beauty is not beautiful, but it can't stand the good temperament of this kind of beauty. And the so-called temperament, you have to get along with the living to feel it.
For example, what Li Xiaoqiang just thought about is that at the end of each episode of "Chess Soul", Mei Ze teaches some basic knowledge of Go. When she spoke in public, her colorful words and beautiful smile captivated the audience. In the picture, Mei Ze's falling movements are indeed elegant, which impresses Li Xiaoqiang. That's why Li Xiaoqiang unconsciously paid attention to Mei Ze's hand.
But looking at this look, Yukari Umezawa obviously misunderstood. Not to mention, it's good that she doesn't blush, her opening really made Li Xiaoqiang pay attention to other places. After reading it, Li Xiaoqiang shook his head again and again in his heart:
"Alas, with your small body, there is really nothing to look at, at least, it is far worse than our family Lin Mengyu."
Under Li Xiaoqiang's unscrupulous gaze, Yukari Umezawa's demeanor became more and more twisted, and her face became more and more red. Seeing this appearance, Li Xiaoqiang was embarrassed to tease people anymore.
"Ahem, there's no reason, I'm just talking about it. I just think that the competition in professional Go is too cruel, and this kind of life may not be suitable for you...... By the way, I seem to remember you telling me that your dream is to be the best Go presenter, not the best professional player. So I recommend that you find a time to go to college and recharge your batteries when the time is right. ”
"What if there is a conflict between reading and competition?"
"Will the problem be huge? How many games can you have right now? Anyway, in the battle of the seven major titles, you basically can't pass the pre-selection at this level. It's okay to give up when the time is right. As for the women's competition, can't you ask for leave from school? ”
"You don't look down on people, why do you say that I can't pass the men's pre-selection?"
"Hehe, don't think my words are ugly, it's a fact. If you're not convinced, then you can put 2 in front of me right now. Don't think you can win against your Uncle Zhao. You never passed my 2 sub-passes. ”
"Hmph, you're less proud......"
Even Li Xiaoqiang himself felt strange, on the night he lost the semifinals of the "Ying's Cup". I can actually have so many words with Yuka Umezawa. Originally, Umezawa Yukari came to comfort herself, but she didn't expect that later, she actually started a career plan for Umezawa.
"If Umezawa really wants to go to school, shouldn't she ask her mother? Even if you ask her master, Masao Kato, you can do it. She grabbed me like this, said this, said that, what is the matter? ”
Li Xiaoqiang never figured this out. But I have to admit that after discussing life with Yukari Umezawa for a while. Li Xiaoqiang's depressed mood was indeed relieved a lot.
"Yukari, let's go, it's getting late now, let's go back."
"Okay, let's go."
On the way back, Li Xiaoqiang petrified again, because Yukari Umezawa naturally held his arm. This made Li Xiaoqiang not know what to do.
On the way back, Li Xiaoqiang suddenly had a big brain:
"Yukari, do you like football?"
"I can't say I like football or not, because I don't have any interest in football."
"Hahaha......"
Li Xiaoqiang smiled, the reason why Li Xiaoqiang opened this brain hole is because in real history, Yukari Umezawa married a football player. To say that this is nothing, but what Li Xiaoqiang despises the most is that her husband is just a goalkeeper of the second division team, and he is still a substitute.
"Li Sang, I really don't know what you're laughing at?"
"Hahahaha......"
Li Xiaoqiang laughed again:
"It's nothing, I'm just thinking, if you run into a football goalkeeper in the future, you ...... away from him" (to be continued......