"Li Sang, what do you think is the most important deficiency in my current chess skills?"

"Hehe, you're playing chess very well, you're playing well, you're doing well! I...... I can't see where you're not doing well......"

On the rest days between rounds, the players had nothing to do. Although the Japanese side also arranges various relaxation tours, tours, and other programs. However, most foreign players, such as Chinese and Korean players, prefer to stay in Japanese chess academies.

Indeed, in such a time period, it is true that not many people are in the mood to play. When I lost the game, I was depressed and didn't want to move. Those who won the game, of course, also had ideas at this time. So I don't want to relax too much at this time, so I'm not in the mood to play.

In this way, it has become everyone's first choice to come to the Japan Chess Academy. Among the members of the Chinese delegation, except for Nie Xuanfeng, he chose to recharge his batteries at the hotel. Everyone else chose to visit the Japanese Chess Academy. When Li Xiaoqiang and his entourage came to the chess academy, everyone actually found that several Korean chess players were here.

Because Cao Yanzi once studied in Japan, he actually has many acquaintances here. Li Xiaoqiang saw from a distance that Cao Yanzi and Fujisawa Hideyuki were chatting there, both of them looked very high, chatting happily. Not far from them, Li Xiaoqiang also saw Li Shifo, but he didn't mix his master's chat. Looking at him like that, he seems to be playing a score now, and he's meditating on a chessboard.

When Li Xiaoqiang first arrived at the Japanese Chess Academy, he did not see Liu Changhyuk and Seo Bong-so. However, according to the staff of the Japanese Chess Academy, the two of them actually came. It may be that they don't have many opportunities to come to Japan to participate in competitions, so they are excited to visit the entire Japan Chess Academy.

Since they are all mixed in the Go world, the Chinese chess players will definitely go up to say hello when they see them. However, due to the fact that there are still matches on the second day, especially in the second round, there are still 2 sets of China and South Korea to fight. So in this time period. It's also inconvenient for everyone to talk deeply. After a few simple greetings, everyone went their separate ways.

During this period, Li Xiaoqiang actually didn't say a word. All the polite words were arranged by Team Leader Hua and reporter Zhang Da. He just kept a polite smile there all the time. When Cao Yanzi saw Li Xiaoqiang, although he also showed a very interested expression and looked at Li Xiaoqiang a few more times, he didn't talk to Li Xiaoqiang directly. The two just smiled and nodded in acknowledgement.

As for Li Shifo not far away, he didn't even raise his head. It's as if you're still immersed in your own Go world. Before leaving, Li Xiaoqiang glanced over there from the corner of his eye. He suddenly found that Li Shifo was playing the game of chess now. I seem to be a little familiar.

It seems like...... It was the game of chess that I won against Masaki Takemiya yesterday!

It must be admitted, as long as you are a born-again, when you see this scene. Then you're going to be a little vanity anyway. For example, the current Li Xiaoqiang, he is a little proud. It was with this happy mood that he went to play chess with Yukari Umezawa.

There are several floors of the Japanese Chess Academy, like the place where Umezawa usually studied, which is of course the most ordinary game room of the Japanese Chess Academy. The place where Li Xiaoqiang "guided" Yukari Umezawa was in their usual game room. By the time Li Xiaoqiang and Mei Ze's chess game was finished, the other Chinese players would have been out of the game for a long time. Li Xiaoqiang was the only reporter Zhang Da by his side.

Li Xiaoqiang and Yukari Umezawa still played a game of 2 subs. Of course. This request was made by Umezawa himself. It doesn't matter what Li Xiaoqiang himself does. However, after reporter Zhang Da listened to Mei Ze's request, he secretly snickered on the side. Because by this time, he still had some understanding of Umezawa's chess strength.

Objectively speaking, Umezawa at this time. Her level is not as good as China's amateur 6 dan. And at this time, reporter Zhang Da, when he was playing chess with Li Xiaoqiang, it was already very difficult to play 2 pieces. Of course, there is a difference between handicap kung fu and absolute chess strength. Let's take the current reporter Zhang Da as an example. He plays chess with other professional nine-dans, so 2-in-a-row is a normal piece. There are winners and losers in the next place. But I met a particularly powerful handicap chess master, such as Ma Xiaofei. For example, the current Li Xiaoqiang, it is already difficult for him to win. It might be better to play slow chess, but if it was fast chess, he would be hard to win right now. So when he meets Li Xiaoqiang now, he can't erase his face, so he has to hang up the war-free card.

Therefore, when he saw that it was a set of 2 sub-games, he thought that there was no suspense at all.

In fact, it did not surprise reporter Zhang Da. In this game of chess, Yukari Umezawa seemed very serious and played chess there conscientiously. However, Li Xiaoqiang played very casually, because of the difference in strength, he seemed to be there to deal with it simply, and he easily dealt with Mei Ze.

"But...... But why haven't I been able to pass the fixed-term exam? Can you point me to my problem? Or, Li Sang, can you tell me about the direction I need to improve in the future?"

"Oh?"

When faced with such a question as Yukari Umezawa. Li Xiaoqiang suddenly found that it was difficult to answer. Because he suddenly found that Umezawa seemed to be a little strange today, and she seemed to attach great importance to her later advice. It seems that what she says is important to her. In this way, Li Xiaoqiang can't say it casually.

To put it simply, the current Yukari Umezawa seems to be very "more real".

Although Li Xiaoqiang doesn't know why. But when he faces a "more serious" person, it is obvious that he can't praise 2 sentences casually, or make a haha and pass it perfunctorily.

Therefore, at this moment, Li Xiaoqiang actually wanted to organize his own language and put forward a few "rationalization suggestions" to the other party.

Just when Li Xiaoqiang was frowning and thinking, Yuka Umezawa looked very nervous, and he stared at Li Xiaoqiang tightly. But it's a pity that Li Xiaoqiang organized the language for a long time, and he couldn't actually say anything.

So far, Li Xiaoqiang has actually played several games of chess with Mei Ze. However, it is a pity that Li Xiaoqiang can't say anything about the characteristics of Mei Ze's chess style.

For example, it's like this game of chess. Due to the huge difference in strength, Li Xiaoqiang didn't put much effort into it at all, and he easily won this game of chess. In this way, Li Xiaoqiang actually has no feelings for her chess at all.

Truth be told, this situation is actually quite normal. Because of the chess she played, there was no pressure on Li Xiaoqiang at all. Li Xiaoqiang just needs to be "official" casually. That's the case. Li Xiaoqiang can't say that he knows anything about Umezawa's chess. He didn't know where her strengths were at Umezawa's level? Where is her weakness?

Of course, in the current situation, Li Xiaoqiang can actually use his "professionalism" to casually instruct the opponent twice on many specific Go techniques. In this way, it is estimated that it will be able to mix it up. However, at this time, Li Xiaoqiang was reluctant to do so.

"Yukari, I really don't know the crux of your problem right now. So I'm sorry, I can't really make any good suggestions at the moment. ”

"Oh!"

Facing Yukari Umezawa's slightly disappointed and even silent eyes. I don't know what's going on at this moment. Li Xiaoqiang suddenly felt unbearable.

Li Xiaoqiang's current mood is actually the same as that of many normal men. It's like a beautiful woman who pins their hopes on you, but what about you? But I found that I was going to live up to the hopes of the beauty......

Regardless of whether this analogy is right or not, Li Xiaoqiang's current mood is actually very similar to this. Especially for people who are a bit "machismo", this sentiment is even more obvious. He will feel guilty, he will feel that he owes something to the other person.

For example, the current Li Xiaoqiang, he feels that he has not been able to put forward any "reasonable suggestions" to the other party. It's as if you owe something to Umezawa.

"Otherwise, let's take a few more serious games at a time, and I'll do my best to observe and hope to give you good advice. Do you think that's okay? ”

"Really?"

"It's a deal!"

Just as Yuka Umezawa's eyes regained their brightness. Reporter Zhang Da immediately stopped this situation from continuing:

"Hehe, it's good if you say it's decided, it's good if it's decided...... But you can't be down today. This one...... Your name is Yukari Umezawa, right? Miss Umezawa, since Xiaoqiang still has an official competition tomorrow. Therefore, it is not appropriate for him to continue playing chess today. He needs to recharge his batteries now. Please understand that......"

"Of course, I can't thank you enough for Li Sang to guide me at this time today. So that's all for today. Li Sang. I wish you continued to play good chess tomorrow. But please pay attention, you must not forget what you promised me today. ”

Yukari Umezawa, who is back to normal, has the potential to be an excellent Go TV presenter. Her answer was generous and appropriate. She didn't even forget to remind Li Xiaoqiang a few words when she left.

"Don't worry, Yukari, I've always done what I say......"

After saying this, Li Xiaoqiang and Zhang Zhidong politely said goodbye, and they left the Japanese Chess Academy. What Li Xiaoqiang didn't see was that when he and reporter Zhang Da left, Yukari Umezawa stared at Li Xiaoqiang's back for a while. There was a strange sparkle in her eyes. At this moment, she seemed to have made a certain determination.

When walking back to the hotel, Zhang Zhidong joked with Li Xiaoqiang again:

"Tsk, it's so affectionate, even Yukari called out, and it was so natural. I said Xiaoqiang, you can be regarded as a fox with your tail exposed. Do you dare to say that you don't have a good impression of other Japanese girls now? ”

"I'm so weird. I said, how can your imagination be so rich? Isn't it normal for me to call her by her name? How else could I call it? ”

"Don't forget, people seem to be a little older than you. You shouldn't call someone "sister", shouldn't it be too much? Well, see if your Go level is higher. It's you guiding people, and you can't call this "sister", which is understandable. But you can't just call people by their first names. You must know that the Japanese attach great importance to salutation, and in Japanese grammar, various honorific expressions are very cumbersome. Xiaoqiang, you have to pay attention, if you do this, if it is not particularly intimate, it will make people think that you are not polite enough. ”

After Li Xiaoqiang listened to reporter Zhang Da's strong words, he felt that he couldn't cry or laugh. Shin said that I would also like to "politely" call her "Miss Umezawa" or "Miss Yukari". But can I scream? Of course, I can't explain it now, as long as you wait for a while, I don't think you will be able to call it.

Just when Li Xiaoqiang felt funny, reporter Zhang suddenly seemed to have discovered something, and he excitedly came to Li Xiaoqiang:

"By the way, Xiaoqiang, I seem to have found that the little Japanese girl is interesting to you. I noticed. You just called so affectionate, and what about her? It seems to be a natural response. What does this mean? ”

"What does it mean?"

"Stupid, it means she'd love to hear you call her that. Didn't I just tell you that the Japanese are very careful about salutation. If someone she didn't know was calling her that, she would definitely be upset. And what about you just now? Tsk, one is so natural to call, and the other is so natural. This shows that the little girl is very willing to be close to you, and they are very willing for you to call her that......"

After hearing Zhang Zhidong's triumphant analysis, Li Xiaoqiang had no choice but to roll his eyes helplessly:

"I'm talking about reporter Zhang Da. You'd better stay away from me in the future, and don't mention to anyone that you know me. I can't afford to lose that person. I really didn't expect you, you've been with me for so long, and you're still so shallow......"

After hearing such mean words, reporter Zhang Da, who was still proud, was suddenly furious:

"Xiaoqiang, you made it clear to me today. How can I be shallow......"

"Okay, okay, I'm talking about reporter Zhang. Then let me give you an example: you happen to be from Shencheng, so in your Shencheng, there is a kind of "pidgin English" you should know. I heard that your English is also very high. So tell me, what do you think of this "pidgin English"? ”

The so-called "Pidgin English" actually means the same as the current "Chinese-style English". Since Shencheng is a city that opened its port relatively early in China, the so-called "pidgin English". Probably the first generation of "Chinese English", right?

The self-proclaimed proficiency in English and Japanese has always been a source of pride for reporter Zhang. saw that Li Xiaoqiang suddenly turned the topic to his "strengths". This is a rare place for him to show off in front of Li Xiaoqiang. Therefore, he suddenly gushed endlessly, and it seemed that a master of English like him was certainly qualified to despise all kinds of "pidgin English......

"Alright, alright. I don't think you need to show it off there. If I tell you: In the eyes of a real foreigner, the English that you are proud of is actually very old-fashioned. And that kind of "pidgin English". In their eyes, it is really fashionable. Do you believe it or not? ”

"This ...... It can't be, right? ”

"If you think about it, if you figure it out, you'll know how superficial your opinion is."

Li Xiaoqiang believes that his opinion is certainly reasonable. Because this is from Li Xiaoqiang's personal experience in his previous life. Li Xiaoqiang's language talent has not been strong. In his previous life, he often had to deal with foreigners because of his work. Naturally, what Li Xiaoqiang can use to communicate with people can only be regarded as a kind of "Chinese-style English". However, what makes Li Xiaoqiang strange is that when he speaks "Chinese-style English" to communicate with foreigners, there is often no problem. It sounds like a lot of work, but we can still understand what each other means. Not only that, but many foreigners are especially willing to talk to him when they hear his English. They even think of "Chinese-style English" as fashionable. Try to understand what it means.

The ones who will really criticize Li Xiaoqiang's English level are those in China. This also makes Li Xiaoqiang often feel depressed.

In fact, the truth here is not complicated. It's like we Chinese, hearing a foreigner speak Chinese. No matter how incoherent his tone is, no matter how strange his accent is. As long as we understand what he means, then I don't think anyone will laugh at him, right? Everyone will only think that this foreigner is not easy, and he can actually speak the language of our country......

In fact, when foreigners listen to Chinese speak English, the same situation is true. Unless it's something very superficial, some people who feel very good about themselves, that's nitpicking. Otherwise, almost no one would laugh at "Chinese-style English".

Like today's. Li Xiaoqiang called "Yukari", and Umezawa himself listened to it, would she feel anything very strange? No, it won't! Not only her, but also normal Japanese people don't think there's anything wrong. Because Li Xiaoqiang is not Japanese, why do they use Japanese grammar to ask Li Xiaoqiang? If someone thinks so, it only shows that the person is superficial.

Reporter Zhang Da can be regarded as having learned a lot from Li Xiaoqiang. Therefore, he can actually think clearly about this kind of reasoning very quickly. In this way, this time it was the turn of reporter Zhang Da to be depressed. Because he suddenly found out. The place he was going to use to make fun of Li Xiaoqiang just now. It's a bit superficial.

Seeing that his topic has almost shifted. Li Xiaoqiang smiled and patted Zhang Zhidong on the shoulder:

"Okay, okay, reporter Zhang, you don't have to be depressed there. You want to make my feet hurt now, and your deeds are not enough. Let's talk about tomorrow's game. ”

"Ahem, talk about the game, talk about the game......"

The rest of the day passed quickly. On the second day, the second round of the 4th Fujitsu Cup officially began. The domestic "Nie Ma Shuangxiong" and Li Xiaoqiang will represent China in this round of the competition.

When Li Xiaoqiang came to the arena, he did not have the treatment of a separate game room this time. Like most of the other players, he played in the tournament hall.

By this round, there were too many super-notch players starting to compete. The Japanese Chess Academy chose Zhao Zhixun VS Liu Changhyuk for the live broadcast. Therefore, the game room where Li Xiaoqiang sat the day before yesterday is now the two of them in it.

At 10 o'clock in the morning, when Mr. Lin Haifeng sat opposite Li Xiaoqiang. The first official meeting between the two has also begun.

What will happen in this game? Everyone is waiting. (To be continued......)