Chapter 331: The Special Admission Spot from the Go Academy
"Black's stones are routed!"
"No way? This… this overall situation is already decided!"
"How did Duan Yue end up playing the game like this? This isn't his level!"
"Who exactly is this Ye Fan? Judging by his age, he looks about the same as us, how come we've never heard of such a person before?"
The crowd of students discussed in low voices, the sound of sharp intakes of breath heard from time to time.
There was no need to continue this game before them any further; Black's liberties were completely sealed off by White's stones. Next, as long as Ye Fan didn't mess around, he would definitely win!
Would Ye Fan mess around?
He would!
Of course, his messing around wasn't about playing randomly, but rather changing his usual style and taking the initiative to attack.
Since Duan Yue's attack was over, then it was his turn to make a move.
Pa—
Five-fifteen, cap!
Just one move caused Duan Yue's expression to change drastically. If his situation was worrying just moments ago, then this move by Ye Fan directly cut off all his chances of survival; the six black stones in the small corner were directly surrounded and killed.
In this situation, let alone him, even if the two 9-dan Go players Gu Yun and Guo Yuan were to play, they couldn't possibly reverse the losing trend.
Duan Yue's face alternated between pale and red; he couldn't accept all this.
Especially when he thought about how he had just said Ye Fan didn't understand Weiqi, he felt even more ashamed and unable to show his face. At this moment, he felt as if everyone was mocking him. Without saying anything, he got up and quickly left.
Gu Yun narrowed his eyes and beckoned to his granddaughter.
Gu Ziyi walked over and asked in a low voice: "Grandpa, what's wrong?"
"Go report to the Dean, expel a student."
Gu Yun's voice contained not a trace of emotion. It was true that he appreciated Duan Yue's talent in Weiqi, but Weiqi wasn't just about talent; it was even more about character.
Clearly, Duan Yue's performance just now had left him extremely dissatisfied!
Gu Ziyi wasn't surprised; regarding her grandfather's personality, she couldn't be clearer. Just now, before the game had even ended, she had already sentenced Duan Yue to death in her heart. She nodded and turned to leave.
Ning Xi leaned close to Ye Fan's ear, her soft and sweet voice sounding out, "So satisfying, amazing!"
Saying this, she didn't forget to wave her small hand.
Amusement filled Ye Fan's eyes. He stood up, nodded towards Gu Yun and Guo Yuan, showing apology on his face, "Teachers, I'm really sorry, causing unpleasantness on the very first day."
Gu Yun waved his hand and said: "Little friend Ye, this matter has nothing to do with you. Later, you and Little Xi go register, and from now on, just follow along and learn Go together."
After speaking, he seemed to feel something wasn't quite right and hurriedly explained: "Of course, I'm talking about Little Xi, not including you. Your level doesn't require studying in the dojo; the dojo's teachers can't teach you either."
Guo Yuan nodded along, his mood quite complex.
To be honest, the talent Ye Fan displayed in Weiqi was truly too astonishing, but frustratingly, Ye Fan didn't seem passionate about Weiqi, which made him feel it was a great pity.
If it were otherwise, within less than a year, Xia Country would definitely see the emergence of its third 9-dan Go player.
Gu Ziyi returned very quickly. After nodding to Gu Yun, she led the crowd of students out of the Go room.
Gu Yun and Guo Yuan pulled Ye Fan into a casual chat, while Ning Xi sat quietly to the side.
Gu Yun's face was full of smiles. He subtly gave Guo Yuan a look. Guo Yuan understood and nodded, then asked aloud: "Little friend Ye, the college entrance exam results are out now, how were your and Little Xi's scores?"
"They're okay."
Ye Fan gave an ambiguous answer.
On the contrary, after hearing Ye Fan's answer, Ning Xi's little face flushed bright red. Afraid of being seen acting unusually, she quickly lowered her head.
Guo Yuan rubbed his hands together and said with a smile: "It's like this, the Weiqi Academy has three special recruitment spots each year. As long as you obtain a special recruitment spot, you and Little Xi can attend any university in the country, including Qing Da."
"Old Gu and I, along with the Dean of the Weiqi Academy, the three of us have decided, each person has one special recruitment spot. I wonder if you and Little Xi are interested in the special recruitment spots?"
It had to be said, this offer was quite tempting!
However, for Ye Fan and Ning Xi, it was rather useless, because the two of them were already set to attend both Qing Da and Nan Da back and forth.
Looking at the two full of confidence, Ye Fan gave a dry laugh, "Teachers, Little Xi and my college entrance exam scores are actually quite good. We don't need such precious spots; it's better to leave them for those who need them."
Hearing this, both Gu Yun and Guo Yuan showed expressions of surprise.
Originally, the two had thought that after throwing out this condition, Ye Fan would definitely nod and agree to join the Weiqi Academy. But they never expected to be rejected. You know, the two of them had conspired for a long time to get Ye Fan to join the Weiqi Academy.
"Ahem—"
Gu Yun coughed twice. To cover up the awkwardness, he picked up the water cup in front of him, took a sip, and said: "Little friend Ye, Little Xi is a local of the Imperial Capital [Beijing]. Coincidentally, Qing Da is also in the Imperial Capital, and Qing Da is also the top-ranked institution in the country. Even if you don't think for yourself, you should consider it for Little Xi, right?"
"That's right!"
Guo Yuan secretly gave a thumbs-up. He had learned about Ning Xi's background from Gu Yun and followed up by saying: "Judging by Little Xi's family circumstances, if you want to pursue her, the difficulty isn't just ordinarily high. If you can help Little Xi get into Qing Da for university, then I believe Little Xi's parents will definitely... towards you..."
Before Guo Yuan could finish speaking, Ye Fan quickly stopped him, saying with a pained expression: "Teachers, didn't I already tell you? Little Xi and my scores are quite good, we really don't need any special recruitment spots."
"..."
"..."
The corners of Gu Yun's and Guo Yuan's mouths twitched slightly.
In just a short while, Ye Fan had used three different ways of saying it.
Okay, pretty good, quite good...
Which one is it exactly?!
Just then, Ning Xi suddenly spoke up, "Gege, there's no need to deliberately hide the college entrance exam scores, just tell the two teachers."
Guo Yuan's words just now made her inwardly chuckle non-stop.
Blatantly helping Ye Fan pursue her – such maneuvering, coming from Weiqi 9-dan masters, seemed inappropriate no matter how you looked at it.
However, this also made her understand just how much the two hoped Ye Fan would join the Weiqi Academy.
Ye Fan nodded slightly. Noticing the two's questioning gazes, he laid his cards on the table: "Teachers, I'll just tell you straight."
"I am number one on the Genius List, Little Xi is number two. The two of us were already going to study at both Qing Da and Nan Da institutions, so the Weiqi Academy's special recruitment spots are fundamentally useless to us."
Silence!
Utter silence!
Gu Yun and Guo Yuan's eyes widened, instantly petrified.
What did they just hear?
Gulp—
A full ten-plus seconds passed before Guo Yuan swallowed hard and asked for confirmation in disbelief: "Little friend Ye, you... what did you say just now?"
"The Genius List."
Ye Fan pointed to himself with a calm expression, "I am first, Little Xi is second. We don't need the Weiqi Academy's special recruitment spots."
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