Chapter 191: You all go together, I want to fight four of you!
Tang Yong furrowed his brows once again.
He didn’t know what “Alpha” referred to in Lin Beifan’s words, so he decided to stop thinking about it and focused on the chess game.
Maintaining his steady state, he calmly played the Chess game, neither rushing nor panicking.
On the other hand, Lin Beifan continued to make swift moves as usual. His speed was astonishing, even the referee beside him didn’t have time to flip the hourglass before Lin Beifan made his move, leaving everyone stunned.
“Is there really someone who plays Chess like this?”
“He’s playing so fast, does Principal Lin not even look at the chessboard?”
“This is no child’s play!”
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The empress sitting on the dragon throne began to feel anxious.
She had never seen anyone play Chess like this before!
She clenched her teeth in frustration, wondering if this little brat had received some benefits from Great Yan?
But even so, if you’re going to pretend, at least pretend a little!
Can’t you play a bit slower and sweat a few drops?
Otherwise, if you lose, how am I supposed to cover up for you?
However, gradually, as the chessboard unfolded, everyone noticed something different.
That was, although Lin Beifan played quickly, his moves were also reasonable and well-considered, with both advances and retreats planned out. Each move was very appropriate.
There were even some clever strategies that amazed everyone.
As a result, everyone calmed down and watched the game.
But on the contrary, Lin Beifan himself was becoming less calm.
He’s too slow!
The opponent in front of him is playing too slowly!
With each move, he patiently waited for the sand to flow in the hourglass before his opponent made their move.
This waiting took nearly a minute each time.
What can you do in a minute?
You can do a lot of things in a minute, okay?
A young man from the present, who understands that time is money and time is life, can’t stand wasting time the most.
If he had a phone, he would immediately take it out and play it.
But unfortunately, he could only stand in one place, which made him very uncomfortable and restless.
The referee sitting next to him curiously asked, “Mr. Principal, are you feeling unwell?”
Lin Beifan sighed, “I’m perfectly fine! It’s just that he’s playing too slowly, making me wait so uncomfortably!”
The referee’s mouth twitched slightly.
It’s not that he’s playing too slowly, it’s that you’re playing too fast, okay?
When others play chess, they carefully consider and contemplate each move. They think and think again, strategize and plan their moves, even thinking thirty steps ahead. It takes a lot of time.
Sometimes, when facing a tough opponent, it may take years to make the next move.
But you, you can’t even wait for the sand to flow in the hourglass.
After sitting for a while, Lin Beifan couldn’t help but ask, “Sir Zhao, can I move around? Sitting here is uncomfortable.”
The referee’s mouth twitched again, “You can! But you can’t leave the martial arena, you can’t communicate with others in secret, and you can’t make loud noises that would disturb your opponent!”
“Thank you, Sir Zhao!” Lin Beifan smiled and thanked him.
Then, under the astonished gazes of everyone, he stood up and walked towards the court officials.
The empress asked in confusion, “Minister, what are you doing?”
“Your Majesty, Tang Yong plays Go too slowly, and it’s starting to bother me! So, I came back to eat something!” Lin Beifan smiled.
Everyone was stunned. Although there were no rules against moving around or eating during a debate, it was still the first time they had seen someone do so, especially during a Chess game.
Isn’t he afraid of being distracted?
Lin Beifan didn’t care what others thought. As long as he didn’t break any rules, they couldn’t do anything to him.
When Lin Beifan came back again, he was carrying a bunch of fruits, some snacks, and a pot of iced tea. He had returned fully loaded.
Tang Yong, who had just made his move, was dumbfounded.
“Principal Lin, what are you doing?”
Lin Beifan teased, “What about you? You took so long for your move, I’m starving. So, I’m eating to replenish myself! Tang Yong, want some?”
“No need, Principal Lin, help yourself!”
Tang Yong sneered inwardly. This is an offboard move, trying to distract me by offering food. I won’t be affected!
So, he continued to focus on the game, determined to play seriously.
Meanwhile, Lin Beifan began to enjoy himself, eating snacks and drinking tea, feeling especially content.
After eating and drinking his fill, he even had a book in his hand and started reading while still playing the game.
But at the same time, he did not forget to make his moves!
His moves were still swift!
The empress and the court officials shook their heads and sighed as they witnessed this scene.
Too arrogant!
While others meticulously planned their moves, you are so distracted. Do you not take others seriously?
You’re underestimating your opponent, I feel like giving you a good beating!
The representative of Great Yan was furious!
“Your Highness, calm down. Lin Jiuju’s actions might be a deliberate attempt to distract Tang Yong. He knows that he can’t win against Tang Yong in a normal game, so he’s using an offboard move. We must not fall for it!”
“You’re right! However, he is underestimating Tang Yong’s determination. I want to see how Lin Beifan will lose!”
“Your Highness, you speak the truth!”
However, as more moves were made on the chessboard, the available positions became fewer and the difficulty of the game increased!
Tang Yong’s forehead was already covered in tiny beads of sweat.
He was indecisive, every move required careful consideration, and it was extremely difficult.
This game was one of the most challenging he had ever played, giving him a feeling of facing a worthy opponent and meeting a talented rival!
If I find it so difficult, does Lin Beifan feel the same way?
Unable to resist, he looked up and was immediately stunned.
Because he realized that Lin Beifan wasn’t even paying attention to the chessboard.
He saw one hand holding a strange novel, completely absorbed in reading. The other hand wasn’t holding any chess pieces but was holding a tea cup, leisurely sipping tea.
He looked so comfortable, just like he always was during his leisure time.
At this moment, Tang Yong couldn’t help but feel a bit vulnerable!
Why is it that I find it so difficult, but the other person seems so relaxed, as if it’s not a big deal?
His gaze became resentful.
Lin Beifan was taken aback when he noticed Tang Yong staring at him and asked, “Are you done with your move? It’s my turn after you!”
Tang Yong quickly waved his hand, saying, “Not yet… just a moment!”
Lin Beifan furrowed his brows and unhappily said, “Well, hurry up and make your move. Don’t distract me from reading!”
The reigning champion, Tang Yong, muttered to himself, “Damn!”
He lowered his head and continued contemplating the game.
At this moment, news of this game spread outside, and everyone was discussing it.
“This game is fiercely contested, difficult to decipher and impossible to determine the outcome!”
“The black player is steadily advancing, steady and solid. It’s like a mighty army marching forward, displaying great chess skills and the aura of a grandmaster!”
“But the white player is even more formidable! It seems like there’s no rhyme or reason to their moves, but each move is precise and leaves no room for error! There are also many ingenious tricks and brilliant moves, which leave people amazed!”
“However, what puzzles me is, why is the white player making moves so quickly?”
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Everyone was very confused.
In theory, this kind of calculation and strategy should require a lot of mental effort. One should consider several steps ahead, so the game should be played slowly.
But the opponent was going against the norm, continuing to play at the same speed even in the second half of the game, leaving people perplexed.
Unbeknownst to them, they had reached the second half of the game. Tang Yong found it increasingly difficult to make his moves. Sweat not only covered his forehead but also drenched his entire back, making him look drenched in sweat.
Lin Beifan, on the other hand, remained calm and relaxed as always, even switching to another book to continue reading.
There was a stark contrast between the two.
In Great Yan’s side, everyone relaxed as well…
“Your Majesty, although I don’t understand chess, judging by Sir Lin’s demeanor, his chances of winning are high!” the old eunuch whispered.
The empress nodded, a faint smile curling at the corners of her mouth. “Indeed, Sir Lin has a great chance of winning! This chessboard is like a battlefield. The more composed and calm one is, the better they can perform and the greater their chances of winning! Although Sir Lin is often unpredictable and even reckless, he never fails to deliver during crucial moments!”
However, the Great Yan side became serious.
“Tang Yong’s current state is not good!”
Ding Shaojie said gravely, “Look at Tang Yong’s appearance, he clearly has expended a lot of mental energy. This kind of state is simply unsustainable! Once he can’t hold on any longer, he will lose!”
“Yes, who could have anticipated that Lin Beifan’s chess skills are so exquisite and can exert such pressure on him!”
“What can we do now? We can’t disturb him!”
“Are we going to lose this game?”
“Everyone, calm down and don’t panic!” the Third Prince said in a deep voice.
Although his bad premonition was growing stronger, as the backbone of the team, he absolutely couldn’t panic.
At this moment, the sand in the hourglass had already run out.
“Tang Zhuangyuan, time’s up. Please make your move immediately!” the referee reminded.
“Okay, okay! Right away…” Tang Yong hastily said.
“Tang Zhuangyuan, please make your move now, otherwise, I can only follow the rules and declare you as the loser!” the referee reminded again.
“Just a little more time! Just a little more time…”
“Tang Zhuangyuan!”
“Ah!” Tang Yong gritted his teeth and finally placed his black piece on the board.
Lin Beifan smiled slightly. “Tang Zhuangyuan, you’ve lost!”
“Hmph! How could I lose?” Tang Yong sneered, thinking that it was just a psychological tactic from the opponent and didn’t take it seriously.
“Then just watch quietly!” Lin Beifan placed a white piece.
In this way, he played a few more moves, with Lin Beifan capturing the opponent’s pieces along the way.
Two more moves, and he captured more of the opponent’s pieces.
On the third move, he captured several more pieces.
From then on, it was basically Lin Beifan’s showtime, capturing territories and overwhelming all sides.
Until the end, there were almost only white pieces left on the chessboard.
Tang Yong looked at the difficult-to-move chessboard and said dejectedly, “I’ve lost!”
This was the first time he had lost so miserably, almost being completely wiped out!
“Good!” The empress led the applause.
“Clap, clap, clap…”
The game was magnificent, the victory was magnificent, and the applause was thunderous.
Outside the venue, there was also a big celebration because of the victory in this round.
“We won the first round!”
“Our champion is even more amazing!”
“It’s another great start!”
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Tang Yong left the stage in a state of disarray.
The Third Prince quickly comforted him, “Tang Zhuangyuan, it’s okay. You did your best, and we all can see that! Rest well now, we’ll take it from here and we will surely win it back!”
“That’s right! Lin Beifan can’t keep it up anymore. It’s our turn to win it back!”
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“Thank you, Your Highness, and everyone for your understanding!” Tang Yong clasped his hands and forced a smile.
Just then, Lin Beifan loudly said, “Your Majesty, it’s too slow to play one by one. I request to play against four people simultaneously. Please grant me this favor!”
The court was in an uproar!
The representatives of the Great Yan side were immediately furious.
“Lin Beifan, what do you mean by this?”
“Do you look down on us from Great Yan?”
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Lin Beifan arrogantly said, “That’s right, I do look down on the chess level of Great Yan! Come at me together, I want to play against four of you! Tang Yong, you seem reluctant, so let’s add you as well!”
The representatives of the Great Yan side: “Damn it!”
