Li Xiaoqiang and Zhao Dabao were still in the dormitory, and Lin Mengyu, who was still helping Li Xiaoqiang clean up the room just now, came over, and she handed Li Xiaoqiang a letter:

"Oh, your love letter has arrived, and the two thunderbolts a month can't be moved, it's really punctual enough."

Li Xiaoqiang's "love letter" can only be sent by Yukari Umezawa. Li Xiaoqiang put on a very casual look:

"Oh, let's put that there first."

Lin Mengyu glanced at Li Xiaoqiang:

"What? There is a ghost in my heart, and I don't dare to open it in front of me......" Zhao Dabao smiled heartlessly next to him, and Lin Mengyu also glared at him: "...... Yo, wait for my uncle to come over, there are still a bunch of dirty clothes over there that have not been washed, you are both a virtue, how sloppy and sloppy you are, the place where you live is simply a kennel......"

When Lin Mengyu turned around and walked away, Zhao Dabao handed Li Xiaoqiang a "you know" expression. Li Xiaoqiang smiled bitterly:

"Me and her...... There really isn't anything. ”

Zhao Dabao put on a look of disbelief: "Nothing has ever happened?" It's true? ”

"It's more real than real gold."

June passed quickly, and the first weekend of July was the day of the semi-finals of the Fujitsu Cup. Li Xiaoqiang and Ma Xiaofei went to Osaka, Japan, to participate in the upcoming competition.

"I don't think I come to Japan a lot every year, but Osaka is a city that I don't come to very often. At least it's much less frequent than Xiaoqiang. ”

As soon as he arrived in Osaka, Ma Xiaofei expressed such emotion and complimented Li Xiaoqiang by the way. It has been almost a month since the end of the "Toyo Securities Cup". Li Xiaoqiang and Ma Xiaofei are just opponents, not enemies. Therefore, at this time, it is impossible for the two of them not to say a word as they did a month ago. What's more, for the semi-finals of the "Fujitsu Cup", the outside media called this competition a confrontation match, a small confrontation match of the highest level of Go between China and Japan. This will naturally give the two a feeling of fighting side by side.

The Fujitsu Cup semi-finals were held in Osaka, and it became almost a fixture. Ma Xiaofei said that he came here less often than Li Xiaoqiang, in fact, he said that his results in international competitions were far less outstanding and stable than Li Xiaoqiang. Although Ma Xiaofei's words have a flattering meaning. But what he said was the truth. In general, this is only the third time that Ma Xiaofei has entered the top 4 of the World Series. And what about Li Xiaoqiang? He can't remember the number of times he has reached the top four of the World Series.

"So Ma Xiao, you have to come on, this semi-final, everyone mainly depends on you."

After listening to Ma Xiaofei's words, the team leader Hua who led the team this time took over the conversation. He first glanced at Li Xiaoqiang with a smile, and then said something to Ma Xiaofei.

"Yes, yes, Xiaoqiang will definitely not have any problems, mainly depends on me. I hope I can fight a little bit this time, haha......"

Ma Xiaofei's words were a little self-deprecating. But then again. In the two matches of the semifinals, everyone did pay more attention to Ma Xiaofei's performance before the game. Li Xiaoqiang has nothing to say in that game, because whether it is Kobayashi Koji or Zhao Zhixun, they have never won against Li Xiaoqiang so far.

"When will a chess player representing the highest level of Japanese Go be able to open a Hu in the hands of Li Xiaoqiang?"

Such a thing can only be cooled in the heart, and if it is discussed in the media, it will obviously hurt and angry. On the other hand, Ma Xiaofei is different. As the new World Champion, he is now even more remarkable in his own right. What's more, so far, it can be said that Ma Xiaofei has not taken off the hat of "an insider in the civil war and an outsider in the foreign war". A few years ago. Ma Xiaofei is already the title king of the Chinese chess world, and it can be said that he has a certain dominance in the domestic chess world. Even if he won the world championship this time, he did so by defeating his own players.

But what about on the international stage? It can be said that in addition to winning the battle against Cao Yanzi in the semifinals of the "Toyo Securities Cup". Other than that, he didn't have many bright spots.

Therefore, Ma Xiaofei at this time, he still needs to prove himself in more international competitions.

Facing this mini-competition between China and Japan at the highest level. Before the game, the vast majority of people thought that the Chinese team should have the upper hand. 0 to 2 is almost impossible. 1-1 is the most basic requirement, and 2-0 is also very promising. Can you make it 2-0? Even many people think that the main thing is to see Ma Xiaofei's performance.

Everyone knows these things, so Ma Xiaofei will laugh at himself there. For Li Xiaoqiang. He was certainly aware of the situation. And in his heart, he is also very confident in defeating Kobayashi Koji again. Li Xiaoqiang and Kobayashi Koji have not fought many times, only twice. But the content of those two games is intriguing. In the first game, Li Xiaoqiang used Qian Yuping's "blunt knife" to break Kobayashi Koji's "subway flow". The second game was also won by a game of kung fu chess.

In both games, it seems that the opponent is defeated in the opponent's strongest area. What's more, Xiao Lin at that time was still at his peak. Therefore, for the upcoming game, Li Xiaoqiang cannot be without confidence. He is now not only confident, but also full of a strong desire to win.

And one of the sources of Li Xiaoqiang's motivation: he is eager to meet Ma Xiaofei again in the final, so that he can have a chance to get revenge.

Li Xiaoqiang was silent, looking around there. The reporter Zhang Da next to him ridiculed:

"Xiaoqiang, what are you looking at? Looking for your full-time translator again? ”

"No way, this is Osaka, not Tokyo." Li Xiaoqiang almost blurted out.

"Hehe, that's not coming."

Li Xiaoqiang found that if he compares his eyes, he will never be able to compare with Zhang Da reporter. Li Xiaoqiang looked in the direction of reporter Zhang Da's finger, not only Li Xiaoqiang, but even Team Leader Hua's demeanor became a little respectful. Everyone saw not only Yukari Umezawa, but also Mr. Hideyuki Fujisawa.

"Sir, why bother you to pick up ...... in person"

"I just wanted to see an old friend."

While Team Leader Hua was chatting with Fujisawa Hideyuki, Yukari Umezawa told Li Xiaoqiang the reason why they came. It turns out that the Japanese side also attaches great importance to this semi-final. Although it was widely predicted before the game that the Japanese team would not have the upper hand, this was already the strongest lineup on the Japanese side after all. Isn't it? The last time Japan won a World Series championship was three years ago. If you can't win the championship this time, then there is no hope of changing to another player.

"My partner's partner and I play chess, and it's very popular in Japan right now."

Yukari Umezawa said to Li Xiaoqiang a little proudly. Li Xiaoqiang smiled slightly, he still knows a little about this matter, and now Yukari Umezawa. Indeed, it is becoming more and more famous in Japan. Not as a chess player, but as a TV star. The ratings of the Go program she hosted are rising steadily. Although most of them are going to Go, there are also many people who are clearly going to her person.

Due to the fatigue of the car, everyone also has their own things to do. They didn't talk for long. Before parting, Yukari Umezawa whispered to Li Xiaoqiang:

"Come on Li Sang, I support you." Li Xiaoqiang nodded with a smile.

Fujisawa Hideyuki's old god stick said to Li Xiaoqiang with a little seriousness:

"Li Sang, I hope you can play your own style of chess." Li Xiaoqiang smiled bitterly and nodded

On the second day after Li Xiaoqiang arrived in Japan, the semifinals of the "Fujitsu Cup" started quickly.

At the same time, the game ended quickly.

Although the outside world is unanimously optimistic that Li Xiaoqiang can defeat Kobayashi Koji again. Although Li Xiaoqiang himself is also full of confidence. But the wish is beautiful, but the reality is cruel. In the first two battles with Mr. Kobayashi, Li Xiaoqiang won through kung fu chess competitions. Today's game of chess also forms a pattern of competing for internal strength. However, the outcome is diametrically opposed to the previous two games.

In today's game of chess, Li Xiaoqiang was completely disoriented in front of Mr. Kobayashi's "subway flow".

In the live TV studio, Mr. Fujisawa Hideyuki's voice echoed there:

"As I said a little earlier, a more well-rounded Li Xiaoqiang might be able to improve his winning rate a lot when he faces ordinary chess players. But that doesn't mean much at all. Not to mention that he has become stronger. Because when he meets a super chess player, he will look mediocre when he loses his characteristics. A chessboard wizard whose edges and corners have been polished off will greatly reduce his deterrent power. Today's game of chess actually fully proves this point......"

The semi-finals were a big surprise to people before the game. Originally, it was generally predicted that the two players of the Chinese team would have a slight upper hand. But it was about 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Li Xiaoqiang was defeated early. Ma Xiaofei's match against Zhao Zhixun was also a bit bad. The current situation in that game is extremely small, and the victory and defeat are oscillating between half eyes. However, according to the judgment of the research laboratory, Zhao Zhixun has a high probability of winning.

Fortunately, the strong are strong. By about half past five in the afternoon, Ma Xiaofei caught a small mistake by Zhao Zhixun inadvertently, and finally the lucky half-eye won.

Ma Xiaofei once again reached the final of the World Series. And Li Xiaoqiang. He can only taste the bitter fruit of defeat again.

After losing the game, Li Xiaoqiang felt extremely bitter. That night, when everyone was celebrating Ma Xiaofei, Li Xiaoqiang chose to walk away silently.

Li Xiaoqiang walked aimlessly on the streets of Osaka.

Li ...... Li Sang. ”

Li Xiaoqiang turned around, it was Yukari Umezawa. Li Xiaoqiang smiled bitterly:

"Yukari? Let's go, find a place to drink with me. ”

It's easy to find a place to drink in Japan. Yukari Umezawa even found a place to drink chess. So Li Xiaoqiang played the chess he played today over and over again, and at the same time poured a glass of wine into his stomach. The more and more wine was poured, Li Xiaoqiang slowly became drunk and hazy.

"By ...... Yukari I'll tell you a secret. You know what, I ...... I'm not a Go genius at all, I'm the first big fool in Tianzihao, I ...... I'm actually a 5-dan player, haha you say I'm an amateur 5-dan chess player, and I try to compete for hegemony in the professional chess world, and you say I'm ...... Isn't it...... It's silly. ”

Umezawa Yukari Zou frowned. Of course she didn't know that what Li Xiaoqiang was telling now was really a big secret. All he knows is that Li Xiaoqiang is really drunk now, and he is so drunk that he starts talking nonsense. He laughed at himself for playing chess today in 5. Fortunately, in the professional chess world, there are many chess players who use alcohol to eliminate the pain of losing, and Yukari Umezawa is not surprised.

"Li Sang, don't drink it. It's just a game of chess, and you can win it back later. You know, you are a super genius praised by everyone, and you are the idol of many people. ”

"Also...... Is it yours too? ”

"Of course, you don't even know ......"

Yukari Umezawa said a lot of words praising Li Xiaoqiang, but unfortunately Li Xiaoqiang didn't hear a word. Li Xiaoqiang shook his head unconsciously:

"Yukari Na, tell me, do you think Mr. Hideyuki's words are right? Do you think my current chess has really become weaker? The path I'm taking now...... The way to go, is ...... Is it really wrong? ”

Li Xiaoqiang is really a little hesitant now. The hesitant mood is mixed with the pain of losing, which is why Li Xiaoqiang is drunk now.

For Li Xiaoqiang's question, Yukari Umezawa did not answer directly, because seeing Li Xiaoqiang who was about to get under the table, Yukari Umezawa knew that he couldn't hear what he said.

It's already late at night, and Yukari Umezawa now has a headache of how to get the guy in front of her back to the hotel.

"What should I do, do I want to find someone to help, or ......"

In the end, Umezawa Yukari decided to do it alone. Fortunately, in Japan, there are many men who are drunk at this time, and everyone is used to seeing them. In the end, with the help of the taxi driver, Yukari Umezawa finally sent Li Xiaoqiang to his room. Rao is like this, and Yukari Umezawa is also covered in sweat.

"What to do, do you want to stay until he wakes up, or ......"

Yukari Umezawa took off Li Xiaoqiang's shoes for Li Xiaoqiang, and helped Li Xiaoqiang to the bed to get up and leave the moment. Suddenly, there was a feeling of whirling in Yuka Umezawa, and a breath that she had never been in contact with came to her face, filling her entire chest in an instant.!

The boy she'd known since childhood, the boy who had occupied her entire atrium, was now holding her in her arms.

"No...... Don't go, please don't go......" Li Xiaoqiang hugged Yukari Umezawa and muttered to himself.

Yukari Umezawa sighed lightly:

"Would you do this if you were awake......"

Yukari Umezawa thought stupidly. Even Yukari Umezawa didn't think about it herself, she fell into Li Xiaoqiang's arms unconsciously. He even kissed him lightly on the face.

At this moment, even Umezawa Yukari herself couldn't figure out why she was doing this.

Even many years later, Yukari Umezawa couldn't figure out if it was a mistake or the right choice.

But this kiss was undoubtedly a fuse in this summer night, and Li Xiaoqiang seemed to be ignited all of a sudden. In a daze, he picked up Yukari Umezawa and kissed back fiercely.

Yukari Umezawa felt that she was drunk too. She wanted to push Li Xiaoqiang away, but she couldn't resist the fiery breath that came to her face, and the tongue that opened her lips with great agility.

Compared with Yukari Umezawa, Li Xiaoqiang is of course an old driver. Yukari Umezawa would never understand why Li Xiaoqiang's kissing skills are so rich, and why is his way of taking off his clothes so proficient?

On this night of hesitation, Yuka Umezawa experienced the deepest thing: the unforgettable pain, and the sweetness that followed it......

"Li Sang, please cherish ......" (to be continued.) )