TGPSAC – Chapter 154

A wedding on the beach was a scene many people had probably imagined. Having a romantic wedding with the one you love—Chi Wan was in a very good mood.

Their wedding was simple. A planning company had set up the venue, but only the two of them were present for the ceremony.

In this world, they had no family. Chi Wan had called Teacher Wu to let her know, but she didn’t send out an invitation. Besides her teacher, she had a few other friends she got along with well.

After some thought, she decided not to send out a single invitation. A wedding for two people should be attended by just two people.

She wanted to have a wedding simply because they desired the ceremony. It didn’t matter if anyone attended. They had been together for many years and didn’t care whether they had others’ blessings or not.

Dressed in wedding gowns, they walked toward the pastor together. He read the vows, and as they listened, their eyes filled with emotion.

Truly, they had already fulfilled the vows the pastor was reading.

No, they had fulfilled them in their past life, and they could fulfill them in this life as well. Their hands were clasped together, their hearts equally thrilled.

Getting married—who wouldn’t be excited? Chi Wan felt as if she were drunk, especially when the pastor said they could kiss. She dazedly pressed her lips to Yu Jiuzhou’s.

The wedding music began to play, and their white gowns fluttered in the wind. Chi Wan lowered her gaze, only to see a pair of fair, smooth legs.

Her ears flushed red as she looked away. Yu Jiuzhou’s skin was truly fair. Seeing it in broad daylight still made her blush with shyness.

Who could understand? They had been wife and wife for so many years, yet seeing her stunningly beautiful wife still made her heartstrings tremble.

Sometimes she felt that Yu Jiuzhou was a succubus. Without needing to do much, just a crook of her finger was enough to make Chi Wan willingly take the bait.

Her thoughts drifted for a moment before she turned her head and kissed her again. Some flavors, once tasted, you wish you could savor every single day.

Between her and Yu Jiuzhou, there was restraint and instinct. Restraint was love, and instinct was a pursuit—a pursuit of the deepest desires of the heart.

The wedding concluded as the pastor finished speaking. They were officially married.

Chi Wan held Yu Jiuzhou’s hand as they walked along the shore, letting the seawater soak the hems of their gowns.

“Sister,” she called out suddenly. When Yu Jiuzhou looked over, she bent down, scooped up a handful of seawater, and splashed it on her.

Caught off guard, Yu Jiuzhou quickly turned her head but still got her hair wet.

Under the setting sun, the sea shimmered. The two of them stood barefoot in the water, their drenched skirts topped with a layer of tulle that lifted and fell with the gentle breeze.

Chi Wan splashed handful after handful of seawater at Yu Jiuzhou, who showed no mercy in return. Amidst Chi Wan’s surprised yelps, Yu Jiuzhou used both hands to splash water back at her.

“Sister, have mercy,” she pleaded, raising her hands in surrender, signaling she was done playing.

“Still going to be mischievous?” Yu Jiuzhou asked, looking victorious.

“I wouldn’t dare.”

The two turned and walked out of the water, lying down together on the warm sand, their fingers intertwined.

Chi Wan drew circles in the sand with her right hand, admiring the afterglow of the sunset on the sea. Both sunrise and sunset were incredibly beautiful sights.

Yu Jiuzhou propped her head up with one hand and studied Chi Wan. Seeing the little shell fragments on her, she couldn’t help but chuckle softly as she brushed them off.

As the sun sank lower, the sky grew redder. Soon, the red would fade, and the sky would darken. The waves, however, were growing larger.

The sound of waves crashing against the shore grew louder. As twilight deepened, their breathing grew more and more ragged.

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Six months later, Yu Jiuzhou qualified for the Go Sage Tournament. If she won the championship, she would retire at the peak of her career.

The prize money for some Go competitions was very high, and she only participated in major tournaments where the minimum prize was several hundred thousand yuan, with the higher ones being several hundred thousand US dollars.

Yu Jiuzhou only competed and didn’t engage in other activities. Over time, the number of zeros in her bank account grew and grew.

She was about to reach the pinnacle of the Go world. As long as she obtained the title of Go Sage, she would be considered the number one player in the current Go community, and her career would have reached its highest peak.

That being the case, it was time for her to retire.

In the days to come, it would be nice to find a place to rest with Chi Wan. Or perhaps, when they grew tired of one place, they would move on to another. The world was vast, with many places to go.

This era was different from ancient times. Modern technology was advanced, and there were many fun things to do. It wasn’t just about experiencing local customs; there were also many fun places to visit.

For example, amusement parks around the world were all different. There were so many places to have fun. If they spent half a year or a year in each place, they would be old by the time they were done.

Yu Jiuzhou looked at Chi Wan beside her. Seeing her studying an endgame puzzle nearby, she smiled and asked, “Can you see the difference?”

“I see some of it.”

The venue for the Go Sage Tournament was filled with endgame puzzles. Any non-professional player who could solve one would receive a gift package.

The gift packages varied depending on the difficulty of the puzzle.

The lowest tier was a set of Go stones and a board made of agate. The next level up was a pair of gold Go stones. The best prize was a set of stones carved from Hetian jade and a board carved from fine Huali wood.

It was said that since this rule was established, no one had ever won the best prize.

Chi Wan first solved the beginner-level puzzle, receiving the agate board and stones, then solved the intermediate puzzle and claimed its prize.

Now, she was looking at the advanced endgame puzzle. If she solved this game, she would win the final prize.

Although these prizes weren’t exceptionally valuable, they had nothing better to do. With one day left before the tournament, they might as well have some fun.

Yu Jiuzhou was a celebrity in the Go world, and people greeted her all along the way.

Seeing her gaze fall on the endgame puzzle, the person in charge of it immediately reminded her, “Yu Jiuzhou 9-dan, this is for amateur players.”

She knew he was reminding her not to give Chi Wan any hints.

Yu Jiuzhou’s lips curved. When the beauty smiled, the world lost its color. Everyone knew Yu Jiuzhou was a famous ice queen who rarely smiled, no matter the occasion.

Coupled with her stunning looks, she was hailed by many as the most beautiful Go player. Her appearance had garnered her a significant following, with more fans than some B-list celebrities.

Some said it would be great if someone with Yu Jiuzhou’s looks entered the entertainment industry.

【What entertainment industry? For a Go player to reach her level, you need a high IQ. The prize money in Go tournaments isn’t low, either. You want her to start from scratch in showbiz?】

【That’s hilarious. She’s a Go champion who can compete for the title of Go Sage. You think she’s just some ordinary person?】

【For those who don’t know, the Go Sage Tournament is a competition only the best players in the world can enter. Yu Jiuzhou is the youngest one among them.】

【I can’t take it, Yu Jiuzhou is so beautiful. A focused woman is the most beautiful, especially when she’s playing Go.】

【I heard Yu Jiuzhou has a partner. I’m so envious. The person who has Yu Jiuzhou must be deliriously happy.】

【Are you sure you mean happy?】

【Be serious, don’t you all have people you care about on the internet?】

Online, Yu Jiuzhou was called the number one beauty of the Go world, and soon they would be calling her the number one beauty of the sports world, since Go was also considered a sport.

When they entered the venue, they attracted countless gazes. Yu Jiuzhou was a celebrity in the Go world, and with her stunning looks, many people straightened their backs, hoping to catch her attention.

Seeing Chi Wan, many wondered who she was.

“Who’s that with Yu Jiuzhou 9-dan? Is she also from the Lu Family Go Dojo?”

“No, she’s Yu Jiuzhou 9-dan’s manager.”

“I didn’t expect her manager to be so good-looking. I guess beauties stick with beauties, huh?”

“Look, she wants to solve the endgame puzzle. I wonder how good this manager’s Go skills are.”

“Probably not that great. If she were good at Go, why would she be a manager?”

It sounded like they were all doubting Chi Wan. Many of them were professional players, and unless you were someone like Yu Jiuzhou who had proven herself in major tournaments, they wouldn’t be impressed by anyone.

Chi Wan couldn’t care less whether they were impressed or not. She wasn’t a professional player, just an amateur at best.

Chi Wan heard the surrounding chatter clearly but was unconcerned.

Yu Jiuzhou, on the other hand, sat down in the referee’s seat, poured herself a cup of tea, and prepared to watch how Chi Wan would solve this endgame.

The opponent for the endgame puzzle was a professional 1-dan, a far cry from the amateur players before. A ranked player’s skill was on a completely different level.

The opponent bowed slightly. “Wang Jie, professional 1-dan. Please give me your guidance.”

“Chi Wan, amateur player. Please give me your guidance.”

“You first.”

As a professional player, he naturally wouldn’t bother with deciding who goes first. That would be too embarrassing.

Chi Wan didn’t stand on ceremony and picked up a black stone, studying the board for a moment.

“Star point.”

Chi Wan’s first move seemed very casual. Wang Jie frowned. If he said she didn’t know how to play, she had just won two rounds and was holding the prizes in her hands. If he said she did know how to play, what was the meaning of this move?

After some thought, Wang Jie launched an attack. His goal was simple: to defeat Chi Wan as quickly as possible.

If a professional player couldn’t beat an amateur within thirty minutes, he was simply incompetent.

Chi Wan didn’t shy away from the confrontation, meeting his attack head-on. Whether in a real war or a game of Go, she would never retreat. Even a temporary retreat was only to set up a better offense.

Wang Jie pressed his advantage relentlessly, but Chi Wan’s expression remained calm. A few dozen moves passed just like that.

Wang Jie’s moves grew slower and slower. He couldn’t believe that an amateur player had pushed him into such a corner.

The onlookers were also stunned. They all understood Go, to varying degrees, and they could see that Chi Wan currently had the upper hand.

“How can this be?”

“Even if Wang Jie is only a 1-dan, he’s not someone an amateur can beat.”

“Did Yu Jiuzhou 9-dan give her a hint?”

“What are you thinking? Yu Jiuzhou 9-dan has been sitting there drinking tea the whole time without saying a word. Even if she coached her before, the game is ever-changing. Can you rely on coaching for everything?”

“There are many hidden masters out there. Just because Chi Wan isn’t ranked doesn’t mean she’s weak.”

Wang Jie stared blankly for a long while before finally putting down his stone, defeated. “I’ve lost.”

Chi Wan smiled. “Thank you for the game.”

She had played against Yu Jiuzhou for many years and had long since honed her skills. She was a woman who had been trained by Yu Jiuzhou 9-dan; how could an ordinary person possibly beat her?

She was indeed very strong. She had played this game with great momentum, from meeting the attack without hesitation at the beginning to directly suppressing her opponent later on, leaving him with no room to fight back.

Chi Wan collected her prize and nudged Yu Jiuzhou with her shoulder. “Well? I didn’t embarrass you, did I?”

“Of course not. You played very well.”

Many people were still watching. Some were analyzing the game, while others said, “It’s not your fault. She’s just too strong.”

Of course Chi Wan was strong. She was someone who could go a hundred rounds with Yu Jiuzhou. If she were to be ranked, she could probably reach professional 5-dan or even higher. How could a mere 1-dan win against her?

Wang Jie’s advantage was that this endgame puzzle had been played many times, allowing him to block all of his opponent’s potential winning moves. An ordinary person wouldn’t be able to win.

This prize was not easy to get. A professional 1-dan who had memorized all the possible developments of the game and blocked all the opponent’s paths—even a professional 3-dan couldn’t win against that kind of setup.

One could only say that Chi Wan was very strong.

Or perhaps, the tournament organizers never expected an amateur player to win this game.

Chi Wan smiled. “I gave the agate set to a little kid just now. This set, I plan to give to my teacher when I get back. This is much more impressive than buying one. It was won at the Go Sage Tournament. Teacher will definitely be very happy.”

Yu Jiuzhou also smiled. “I’ve won so many boards and stones. Why don’t you give those away?”

Many competitions gave away Go sets as prizes. She had won so many championships that she had boards and stones of every material, all of them high quality.

“That’s different. Although Teacher likes you very much, as her dear student, she would probably be even happier with a gift I won myself.”

Yu Jiuzhou: “?” Are you sure?

“Mhm.”

How could a teacher not be pleased with a heartfelt gift from her student?

Yu Jiuzhou’s lips curved into an amused smile. She found the person beside her adorable. Sometimes, this person was just unbelievably cute.

“You wicked woman.”

Chi Wan hummed softly. Just as she enjoyed teasing Yu Jiuzhou, the other woman also enjoyed teasing her.

It was just that they teased each other in different ways, but both were equally exasperating.

“Let’s go back. My match isn’t until tomorrow.”

There were a total of seven people qualified to compete for the title of Go Sage. Yu Jiuzhou had incredible luck and got a bye in the first round, leaving four people remaining.

In the Go Sage Tournament, there was no third or second place. The winner was the Go Sage.

Tomorrow, the four players would face off in pairs, and the two winners would proceed to the final match.

It was possible for Player A to beat Player B but lose to Player C, and in the end, Player B wins the championship. But so what? A game of Go depended on timing, location, and people. Luck was also a part of strength.

Yu Jiuzhou’s luck was evident from her first-round bye.

The two returned to the hotel and saw Lu Shiwei again. However, she was different from before. On the surface, she still wore bold red lipstick and heavy makeup, teetering on sky-high heels.

But her aura was no longer so arrogant. Before, she looked down on everyone and everything, and if she wanted something or someone, she had to have it.

Now, her aura was much more restrained, like a teenager who had outgrown their rebellious phase and become much more mature.

Seeing them, Lu Shiwei walked over. “Long time no see.”

It was true they hadn’t seen each other since their confrontation in the underground garage. It was said that Lu Shiwei had been behaving very well recently, so the dojo had been handed back to her.

Unexpectedly, the first thing she did after regaining control of the dojo was to come to the Go Sage Tournament. That made sense, as the Lu Family Go Dojo had two participants.

One was Yu Jiuzhou, and the other was Tu Cen, the other 9-dan from the Lu Family Go Dojo. He had always been the dojo’s strongest player, a genius among geniuses.

Furthermore, Tu Cen had qualified for the Go Sage Tournament long ago, but for the past two years, he had been a runner-up. This year, he was determined to win the title.

It was normal for Lu Shiwei to come and watch Tu Cen’s match, but now it seemed she was deliberately waiting for them here.

Chi Wan stepped in front of Yu Jiuzhou. “Long time no see.”

It was just a pleasantry. Getting too tense would put her at a disadvantage, so she greeted her calmly.

Lu Shiwei extended an invitation. “Let’s have a cup of coffee together. No matter what, Jiuzhou is still part of our Lu Family Go Dojo.”

Her words made sense. Chi Wan exchanged a look with Yu Jiuzhou. They also wanted to see what kind of trouble she was planning to stir up now.

If she didn’t cause any trouble, they could part ways amicably when the contract expired. There was no need to make things too tense.

The group sat in the hotel’s coffee shop. Lu Shiwei wanted to make some small talk, but Yu Jiuzhou cut her off. “Get to the point.”

Lu Shiwei: “…”

If she didn’t speak, it seemed they were about to leave. She had no choice but to say, “Let’s make a deal. If Jiuzhou wins tomorrow and faces Tu Cen, give the Go Sage title to Tu Cen, and we’ll terminate the contract immediately.”

What a ludicrous fantasy. Did she think they were stupid, or did she think they were insane to do something like that?

“Impossible,” Chi Wan refused coldly.

What was this nonsense? She actually wanted her wife to throw a match. She was overestimating herself.

This request—oh, she called it a deal—was something no sane person would propose. Or did she think they were desperate to resolve the contract?

Even if they waited it out, there were only a few months left on the contract. What made her think the contract could restrain them?

Lu Shiwei immediately raised the stakes. “Not only will we terminate the contract, but the Lu Family Go Dojo will also pay the breach of contract penalty.”

Immediate termination plus a penalty of several million yuan. With such generous terms, she didn’t think they would refuse.

The Go Sage Tournament only awarded the title of Go Sage and a miniature gold Go board, worth a few tens of thousands at most, a far cry from several million.

Chi Wan was so amused she almost laughed. She was certain now that this person was definitely sick. “CEO Lu, don’t be too confident in yourself.”

Such confidence was truly astonishing.

Lu Shiwei was clearly not used to being rejected. Like an overbearing CEO from a TV drama, she saw refusal as merely playing hard to get.

“You don’t agree? Then don’t blame me for being ruthless. My bomb has already gone off, but yours hasn’t yet.”

What did she mean? What bomb did they have that was about to go off? How come she didn’t know?

Chi Wan sneered, “Us? What bomb do we have?”

Fortunately, Lu Shiwei didn’t have the habit of beating around the bush. She spoke directly. “The fact that I like women is a bomb. Isn’t the fact that you two are married also a bomb? People are only tolerant of same-sex relationships online. The fact that you’re secretly hiding it and using the identity of a manager is because you’re afraid of this. If you don’t agree, then don’t blame me for being ruthless.”

Oh, that made sense. Some netizens had a high tolerance for same-sex relationships, but once it was exposed, the number of people who would curse them would be several times greater than those who supported them.

But they were never afraid of this. What did it matter if they were exposed or not? Yu Jiuzhou was going to retire after winning the Go Sage title anyway.

However, that didn’t mean Lu Shiwei could boss them around here. Chi Wan stood up directly and snorted, “You’re sick.”

This person really had something wrong with her, thinking that just because she was afraid of a scandal, everyone else was too.

They had thought the matter was over when Lu Shiwei obediently listened to her family. But now this person was trying to threaten them again.

Back in the hotel room, Chi Wan said angrily, “I’m making a call.”

Did she really think Chi Wan had been idle for the past year? Ever since her reputation as a physician had spread, many people had sought her out for treatment, and she had naturally built up a network of connections.

The Lu family? What did the Lu family count for among these people?

Since Lu Shiwei still hadn’t given up on causing them trouble, she shouldn’t blame them for being ruthless.

After Chi Wan made the call, the Lu family immediately came under pressure. Realizing it was because of Lu Shiwei, they immediately called her back.

Chi Wan didn’t know if the Lu Family Go Dojo would go bankrupt, but after this pressure, the Lu family probably wouldn’t dare let Lu Shiwei appear before them ever again.

Sure enough, at the Go Sage Tournament the next day, they saw Tu Cen, but not Lu Shiwei.

Chi Wan touched the back of Yu Jiuzhou’s hand. “That person didn’t come. Yesterday’s call worked.”

After her call yesterday, she had received a quick response. Then, Lu Shiwei’s father had personally called to apologize, stating that they would immediately terminate the contract and pay the penalty.

Since the Lu family was the one breaching the contract, they had to pay the penalty.

The elder Lu was sensible. As for the younger Lu, one might say she was spoiled, but it didn’t seem like the Lu family spoiled her that much. Chi Wan had no idea where she got that rotten temper from.

Since the matter was resolved, it was no longer their concern.

As for making the Lu Family Go Dojo go bankrupt, Chi Wan hadn’t requested that. A personal apology from the elder Lu and a guarantee that the younger Lu would no longer appear before them was enough. If she had made the Lu Family Go Dojo disappear, the favor she owed would have been quite large. Although, compared to a human life, this favor was nothing.

There was another point. Many of the players trained by the Lu family had brought glory to the country, competing in the Asian Games, the Olympics, and so on.

The players trained by the Lu family were still very outstanding. For this reason alone, Chi Wan didn’t plan to be completely ruthless.

Chi Wan laughed happily. “Excellent. Today’s competition will finally be peaceful.”

Once Yu Jiuzhou won the Go Sage title, they would immediately go traveling. If she didn’t win, it didn’t matter; they could just come back next time.

In the time to come, they would also be vacationing, studying game records, and practicing Go. The itinerary would just be slightly different.

The itinerary for winning the Go Sage title would be to travel randomly and freely. The itinerary for not winning would be to visit strong Go players in various countries to improve her skills.

Of course, Chi Wan still wanted Yu Jiuzhou to win the Go Sage title. After all, for her, the highest professional honor would be the best conclusion to her career as a Go player.

“It’s my turn.”

Two matches started simultaneously. After the winners were decided, there would be a fifteen-minute break before the final match began immediately.

Chi Wan patted Yu Jiuzhou’s head. “Good luck.”

“Mm.”

Yu Jiuzhou was very calm. For a high-dan player, the most important thing was mental fortitude. Nerves were not an issue.

She walked onto the stage step by step. Her opponent was none other than Tu Cen.

Seeing Tu Cen sitting opposite Yu Jiuzhou, Chi Wan couldn’t help but find it amusing. The younger Lu had said they would compete for the Go Sage title, and here they were, meeting in the very first round. What a laughable scheme.

Soon, both players were seated and bowed to each other.

“Tu Cen, professional 9-dan. Please give me your guidance.”

“Yu Jiuzhou, professional 9-dan.”

The match was about to begin. Everyone’s eyes were focused on the large screens, which were broadcasting the two games separately.

The referee sat beside them, watching the board with a stoic expression.

Chi Wan’s gaze, however, was fixed on Yu Jiuzhou’s face. She clenched her fists slightly, shouting in her heart: Go, wife!