Poor Lady Chapter 32: Qin Qi Calligraphy and Painting (3)
Qi Surong was holding white chess, and he and that chess player came and went, chatting while playing chess, the atmosphere was very friendly.
When the audience saw this, they couldn't help being disappointed. Did the two forget that they were still competing? Is it really appropriate to be so leisurely?
Many people were bored and dispersed one after another. In the end, there were only a few people left, and it became much quieter.
"You guys, play well for the old man." Ge Lao knocked on the chessboard next to him and said dissatisfiedly, "There is less than half an hour left, young man, you have to play at least three full games."
"Sir, isn't this difficult for you to force others to do?" Before Qi Surong could reply, the chess player complained.
"I'm not forcing you, with your leisurely appearance, this game of chess is going to last until the year of the monkey?" Ge Lao blew his beard and stared, "Listen to me, whoever releases the water will stay to wash the chess pieces later; Whoever loses has to stay and wash the chess pieces; young man, if you don't play three games, you have to stay and wash the chess pieces."
This unreasonable old man! Qi Surong was very depressed, and looked at the opposite chess player, who shrugged his shoulders, expressing his helplessness.
She doesn't have time to stay and wash the chess pieces. If she doesn't come home before dinner, she will definitely be scolded by her father.
Thinking of this, Qi Surong stared at the chessboard, his eyes gradually became focused, and his whole temperament also changed accordingly.
The chess players who played against her were the first to feel the change in her, and couldn't help but look a little more serious on their faces.
The chess player landed a piece, just as his fingers left the piece, Qi Surong dropped the piece with a snap.
The chess player froze for a moment, thought for a moment, and then dropped another piece, just like before, just as his finger left the piece, Qi Surong dropped it.
This is... fast chess!
In order to play three rounds within the stipulated time, Qi Surong actually used rapid chess, using the opponent's time to think, to think of all his moves. While disturbing the opponent, it is also a test of one's own layout ability.
Dare to play fast chess in the competition, it is really courageous. There was a smile on the corner of the chess player's mouth, okay, let's see who is faster than who.
Not to be outdone, the chess player also adopted the fast chess method, and the thinking time of the two was only a breath. I could only hear the crackling of the chess pieces, hitting the chessboard like raindrops, and the leisurely atmosphere just now became chilling in an instant.
Ge Lao next to him was overjoyed. Originally, he wanted to postpone the game, but now it seems that there is no need.
The chess room was silent, except for the sound of chess pieces being placed on the board.
The two of them raised and lowered their hands, making everyone dazzled, and their thoughts couldn't keep up with their rhythm.
"You lost." Qi Surong dropped the last piece, and seeing that the chess player was about to continue, he reminded aloud.
"What?" The chess player immediately looked at the chessboard, and it was indeed the white chess that won, and he missed two pieces by mistake.
"Your Excellency's chess skills are extraordinary, I admire you." The chess player praised sincerely.
"Concession." Qi Surong bowed to him.
"I'll play the next game." A dark-skinned chess player saw that they were over, and couldn't wait to come out.
"Please." Qi Surong politely invited him to take a seat.
"Continue to fast chess." This chess player also became interested and eager to try.
"Okay."
Rapid chess has short thinking time, so it is easy to make bad moves. Whoever catches the opponent's mistakes and omissions first will win the final victory.
Qi Surong's expression was focused, with no distracting thoughts in his mind, and his eyes glowed with a charming brilliance.
The two played wonderfully, and the examiner couldn't help but came over to watch.
This chess player has a very stable style of chess and rarely makes mistakes, while Qi Surong is weird and changeable, and often has risky moves. lose.
Fortunately, Qi Surong was lucky, this round was a draw.
"The last game, let me do it." The oldest of the four chess players sat opposite to Qi Surong.
Qi Surong looked at the incense case, and there was only one stick of incense left.
She has seen this chess player play chess with other people before, and she has a certain understanding of his chess skills. To win him in a short time, she must be surprised.
The third game was still fast chess, unlike the tense game of the previous two games, Qi Surong became more relaxed.
The chess piece slapped, and it was at the key point of the play. Seeing the opponent's chess, Qi Surong suddenly showed an imperceptible smile, and said: "You lost."
"Losing?" The chess player and the people around him were taken aback for a moment, checking the chess board, it is obvious that he has the upper hand?
Qi Surong raised his hand, shook the chess piece between his fingers in front of several people, and said with a smile: "Just now I didn't make a move at all, I just knocked on the side of the chessboard, Your Excellency was careless, and I made an extra move without noticing .”
The two of them played chess too fast, so it is not surprising that they made a mistake for a while. But looking at Qi Surong's appearance, it was obviously intentional.
"You!" The chess player stared at her with anger flashing in his eyes.
Qi Surong clasped his fists and said: "I'm sorry, this move is really disgraceful, but time is tight, so I really have to do it. This chess test, sir, doesn't need to be included in the score. I just want to pass the elder's request."
"You cunning boy!" Ge Lao pointed at Qi Surong and feigned anger. He looked at the incense stick, it was just burned out. In the competition, this kid actually still has the mind to calculate the time? This intelligence cannot be underestimated.
Qi Surong said innocently: "My level of chess playing skills is limited, so I can only take chances. I hope the elders will forgive me."
Everyone in the audience couldn't help laughing. It was an act of breaking the rules, but it made people unable to get bored. Even the chess player who played against her could only show a helpless expression, with a hint of regret.
"Next time I have a chance, I hope to play a formal game with Mr. Zhuo." The chess player put away the chess pieces and cupped his hands.
"It's a great honor." Qi Surong smiled back.
"Okay, this chess test is over." The chief examiner said to Qi Surong, "Although you are a bit tricky, your chess skills are really good, and your results will be included in the total score as usual."
Qi Surong said in surprise: "Can my results be included in the top two?"
"Hehe." The examiner smiled and did not answer.
Elder Ge got up, curled his lips and said: "It's boring, not fun at all. Young man, I look forward to your next performance in Wendou."
As he spoke, he walked away leisurely with his hands behind his back.
Qi Surong bowed to his back.
The competition on the other side of the field is also over.
The final score was 47 points for Baiyang Academy, 44 points for Yunzhong Academy, 32 points for Lucheng Academy, 34 points for Zhenwen Academy, and 37 points for Yingshuge.
"Baiyang Academy is indeed ranked first again." A student sighed.
"Our Yunzhong Academy is only a few points away, which is a pity."
"The people in Yingshuge are really good. With only three people, they scored 36 points, surpassing Lucheng and Zhenwen academies."
"Hmph, no matter how good you are, so what? Haven't you lost? How can Yingshuge compare with Baiyang and Yunzhong?" The person who spoke was a student from Yunzhong Academy. The tone is inevitably arrogant.
"Wait, there are still points that have not been counted." While everyone was discussing enthusiastically, a boy ran over to report, "There are still points for piano, chess, calligraphy and painting that have not been counted."
As soon as these words came out, all the students remembered that there were still scores for Siyi.
They didn't care too much, the four arts scores were only two or three points higher, which had little effect on the top two.
However, the third place Yingshuge is a bit hanging. Lucheng and Zhenwen academies only need a few more points to surpass them.
Everyone couldn't help showing expressions of watching the show.
Ji Yun stood with his hands behind his back, expressionless; Sun Junxuan rubbed his nose, closed his eyes and recited poems silently; Huang Zheng still looked broad-minded and fat.
It's just a win or loss, why bother?
However, the result was beyond everyone's expectations. The boy first added one point to Baiyang, Yunzhong, Lucheng, and Zhenwen Academy, and then added all the points to Yingshuge, adding eleven points in total. , surpassed Yunzhong Academy in an instant, and tied for first place with Baiyang Academy.
Everyone was in an uproar.
"How is this possible? The number one of the Four Arts is all obtained by Yingshuge?"
"No, even so, it's only eight points, how come eleven points?"
"Yeah, how did you get eleven points?"
Four arts only take the top two, and the four major academies each get one point. Obviously, it is impossible for Yingshuge to get the second place. The rest of the points can only be earned by the first place.
"Could you have forgotten the extra points for Qinbi?" Elder Ge's voice came faintly.
"Additional points?" Everyone was taken aback.
The chief examiner of the piano test said: "Zhuo Fan of Yingshuge has played a total of thirteen musical instruments, and the extra points are naturally none other than him."
"Thirteen kinds?" It was only then that everyone realized that they had indeed heard dozens of musical instruments playing in the afternoon, but they didn't expect that it was done by one person.
Ji Yun and others were also quite surprised. They all looked at Zhuo Fan, who smiled and said, "It's just luck."
With all four skills, how can it be luck?
The three of them looked at each other and smiled, truly expressing their approval for this junior.
"I don't believe it." A student from Yunzhong Academy refused to accept, "Our several academies are full of talents, how could we lose to this boy who is only 13 or 14 in the competition of four arts?"
"Are you questioning the judgments of our examiners?" the examiner of the piano test said coldly.
The student was at a loss for words, and his companions also showed an expression of displeasure.
At this time, Ge Lao said leisurely: "Who told you to look down on the four arts, I don't know how many people to send to the competition, and now the first place is taken away, who is to blame? If you don't accept it, you will challenge again in the next month's competition. But the old man wants to remind you that Zhuo Fan from Yingshu Pavilion is excellent in all four arts, and at an ordinary level, there is no need to show his shame."
When everyone heard the words, they were all indignant and did not dare to be rude to elder Ge, so they could only vent their anger on Qi Surong.
Qi Surong looked helplessly at Elder Ge, he would really bring hatred to her. According to him, the number of people participating in the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting next time will inevitably increase.
As for her, she has become the target of all the major academies.
In the final re-ranking, Baiyang Academy and Yingshuge tied for first place, Yunzhong Academy was third, Zhenwen Academy and Lucheng Academy were fourth and fifth respectively.
In this battle of literature, Yingshuge stole the limelight. Four people defeated three academies and became the leader, while the limelight of Baiyang Academy, which was tied for the first place, was taken away.
Ji Yun's strong arguments, Sun Junxuan's strong memorization, Huang Zheng's strong poems, and Zhuo Fan's strong skills left a deep impression on everyone.
The fourth son of Yingshu Pavilion has been famous since then.
Before leaving, the examiner of the piano test gave Qi Surong a sheet of music: "This is what I promised you before, as long as you complete three more rounds, I will give you a gift."
Qi Surong touched the somewhat old piano score in his hand, and respectfully said: "Thank you sir, I will cherish it well next time."
"Your piano skills are extraordinary, I hope you can improve to a higher level in the future."
"I am determined to live up to my husband's expectations."