In the Go dojo named after himself, Chess Saint Nie Weiping was playing a game.
Though it seemed he was playing, his mind was not at ease.
Because on the dojo's television, a match between Manchester City and Chelsea was being broadcast.
Elder Nie's eyes would frequently wander towards the TV.
Nie Weiping once said, if he had to rank his personal hobbies, football would be first, bridge second, and Go could only take third place.
Ever since Tang Long emerged in European football, Elder Nie never missed any of Tang Long's matches.
He would even wake up early to watch Champions League games.
In his own words, "It's not easy for China to produce a great football star. Tang Long is a once-in-a-century talent. I am getting old; I cherish every day I can watch football. If anyone stops me from watching his games, they can forget about asking me to play Go!"
The commentator's voice roared from the TV.
"Tang Long!"
"Tang Long scored a goal!"
"What a world-shattering goal this is!"
