Chapter 349 Betting with Ye Fan?
Facing the challenge from the dignified professional 9-dan master, Ye Fan seemed not at all surprised. He smiled, shook his head, and refused: "Not playing."
The response was very simple, only two words.
Guo Yuan's mouth twitched, so angry he puffed out his beard and glared.
Last time, Ye Fan was just like this.
Guo Yuan, who had never been rejected before, had been given the cold shoulder by Ye Fan twice in a row.
To say he wasn't frustrated would be a lie!
Seeing this, Gu Yun's brows slightly furrowed, he spoke up to smooth things over: "Ye Fan, playing a game of Go is no big deal, Teacher Guo is after all a 9-dan player, could it be…"
"Stop."
Feeling something was wrong, Ye Fan quickly called a halt. He knew what Gu Yun was going to say next, opened his mouth to interrupt: "Teacher Gu, absolutely don't pin unfair labels on me. The reason I refuse Teacher Guo's challenge is just because I believe I am not his opponent."
"Since I clearly know defeat is certain, then why should I still play? Isn't this just looking for unhappiness for myself!"
It had to be said, Ye Fan's words were logical and well-reasoned, leaving Gu Yun and Guo Yuan looking helpless.
Ning Xi lightly walked to Ye Fan's side, proactively held his right hand, said softly: "Gege, don't we still have things to do this afternoon?"
Ye Fan's thin lips pursed. He knew the girl was easing the awkward atmosphere, followed along nodding, bowed towards Gu Yun, said: "Teacher Gu, before the ranking tournament starts, Xiao Xi and I won't stay at the dojo in the afternoons."
"Hmm?"
Gu Yun didn't understand, tentatively inquired: "Can you tell me the reason?"
Ye Fan smiled calmly, "It's nothing much, according to Xiao Xi's current Go strength improvement speed, wanting to successfully rank in this year's ranking tournament, the hope isn't great, so I was thinking of taking advantage of this time to give Xiao Xi some supplementary tutoring on corresponding Weiqi knowledge and skills."
Gu Yun: "…"
Guo Yuan: "…"
Compared to the two's silence, Gu Ziyi directly spoke, her voice filled with astonishment, "Ye Fan, you can't be thinking of letting Xiao Xi successfully rank this year, right?"
How long has Ning Xi only been learning Go?
Only six months…
"Of course."
Ye Fan nodded as if it were a matter of course, calmly said: "Since we've made it to this year's ranking tournament, naturally we must successfully rank."
Hearing this, Gu Ziyi also remained silent like the other two.
Gu Yun hesitated for a moment, slowly spoke: "Ye Fan, you and Xiao Xi can participate in this year's ranking tournament, but with Xiao Xi's current level, wanting to pass the ranking tournament, the hope is very slim."
"I suggest not setting the goal so high. This year, let this girl accumulate some experience first, then settle for a year, and fight again next year."
"No, just this year."
Ye Fan smiled and said: "Teacher Gu, I can understand your meaning, but in my cognition, there is nothing that is absolutely impossible. As long as one works hard, there is hope for success."
"Moreover, to succeed, first, one must have confidence in oneself. If one doesn't even believe in oneself, then there is truly no hope."
Speaking to here, he turned his head to look at Ning Xi, his gaze fully showing doting love, "Xiao Xi, do you have confidence in yourself?"
"I…"
Ning Xi was silent for several seconds, her delicate head lightly raised, countless stars twinkling in her eyes, forcefully nodded her head, "As long as you help me, I have confidence!"
Hearing this, Ye Fan couldn't help but laugh. In front of the three people, raised his hand and pinched the girl's soft, tender little face, "Of course I will help you."
The dimples on Ning Xi's cheeks slowly appeared, she said in a small voice: "Then I have confidence to rank!"
Although the voice was soft, it was full of seriousness!
"Cough cough——"
Gu Ziyi's face stiffened, her expression filled with mock suffering, complained (tucao'd): "You two… really are enough! Don't you know showing off affection leads to a quick death? Can't you consider the feelings of single people?"
Even Gu Yun and Guo Yuan, two elders who had entered their sixties, their expressions were also somewhat odd.
That scene just now was really too...
The dog food came so unexpectedly, completely giving them no chance to refuse!
Ning Xi also seemed to realize that just now was somewhat excessively… lovey-dovey, instantly her fair pretty face flushed cherry-red, shyly lowered her head.
Ye Fan was thick-skinned, calmly retorted: "Sister Ziyi, if you want to date, then go date. Don't always bring up me and Xiao Xi. We didn't do anything, why is your reaction so big?"
Gu Ziyi: "…"
Her reaction is big?
emmm...
The silent Guo Yuan, fingers tapping on the Go table, after hearing Ye Fan's words, a plan slowly formed in his heart, a smile appeared on his previously worried, old face.
"Little friend Ye, how about we make a bet?"
"Make a bet?"
Ye Fan's brows twitched, narrowed his eyes, "Teacher Guo, feel free to speak."
Hearing Guo Yuan actually wanted to make a bet with Ye Fan, Ning Xi's face showed a completely odd expression.
Betting with Ye Fan?
This…
Irrational!
Anyway, she had never won a bet against Ye Fan, she couldn't even see the hope of winning.
Guo Yuan spoke out the plan in his heart, "Play a game with me. As long as you can beat me, during this period before the ranking tournament starts, I will do nothing else, fully help Girl Ning improve her Go strength."
He pointed at Gu Yun, said: "Old Gu is Xiao Xi's master, he will also join in, this is what he should do. Two Weiqi 9-dans' all-weather teaching, plus you at the same time, I believe before the ranking tournament, Girl Ning's Go strength will definitely have a huge improvement."
"Don't know if you are interested in this bet or not?"
A bright light flashed in Ye Fan's eyes, pondered for a moment, nodded in agreement.
The conditions Guo Yuan offered were indeed too tempting, he couldn't refuse, nor could he refuse.
Having two Weiqi 9-dan masters teach Ning Xi full-time, plus himself, the effect would definitely be very significant.
But...
Regarding the match with Guo Yuan, he didn't have much confidence in his heart. After all, a person's name, a tree's shadow (reputation precedes them).
Weiqi 9-dan, the very top existence in the Weiqi field!
You should know, all the 9-dan players in the whole world added together, are only about the number of two palms.
Although 9-dan players also have differences in level, the gaps are all very small.
And he had only just come into contact with Weiqi for three months. Although he had level five intelligence supporting him, to say defeating a Weiqi 9-dan master, it was really hard to say.
However, for Ning Xi to be able to successfully rank, even without confidence, Ye Fan wouldn't let go of such an opportunity.
Seeing Ye Fan agree, Guo Yuan burst into hearty laughter.
Finally got this kid to agree to play Go with him, not easy!
Gu Yun opened his mouth, his expression carrying more or less a trace of annoyance. He also wanted to play a match against Ye Fan, but this time Guo Yuan clearly seized the initiative. He could only look for another opportunity later.
Really crafty!
Ning Xi's jade hand poked Ye Fan's palm, stood on tiptoes, leaned close to Ye Fan's ear, asked softly: "Gege, are you confident? How about, let's not bet after all?"
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