Poor Lady

Qi Surong held the white chess, and he came and went with the chess player, chatting while playing chess. The atmosphere was very friendly.

When the audience saw this, they couldn't help being disappointed. Did the two of them forget that they were still in the game? Is it really appropriate to be so leisurely?

Many people looked boring and dispersed, and in the end there were only a few people left, and it was a lot quieter.

"You guys, give this old man a good game." Elder Ge 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 games."

"Sir, isn't it difficult for you to be a strong man?" Before Qi Surong could answer, the chess player held his ground first.

"Don't force you, with your leisurely appearance, this game of chess is going to be played in the year of the monkey and the month of the horse?" Elder Ge blew his beard and stared, "Listen to the old man, whoever releases the water will stay and wash the chess pieces later; whoever loses , you have to stay to wash the chess pieces; young man, if you don’t play three games, you must stay to wash the chess pieces.”

This unreasonable old man! Qi Surong was depressed and looked at the chess player opposite, who shrugged and expressed helplessness.

She didn't have time to stay and wash the chess pieces. If she didn't go home before dinner, she would definitely be questioned by her father.

Thinking of this, Qi Surong stared at the chessboard, her eyes gradually became focused, and her whole person's temperament followed.

The chess player who played against her was the first to feel her change, and his face couldn't help but look a little more serious.

The chess player dropped a piece, and just as his fingers left the piece, Qi Surong slammed the piece.

The chess player was stunned for a moment, thought for a moment, and then dropped another piece. Just like before, just as his fingers left the chess piece, Qi Surong's answer fell.

This is... Quick Chess!

In order to play three games in the specified time, Qi Surong actually used fast chess, taking advantage of the opponent's time to think about all his chess moves. While disrupting the opponent, it is also a test of its own layout ability.

Dare to play fast chess in the competition, 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 two people's thinking time was only one breath. The chess pieces were only heard crackling, hitting the chessboard like raindrops, and the relaxed atmosphere just now became chilling in an instant.

The elder Ge next to him was overwhelmed with joy. He originally wanted to postpone the game, but now it seems that he doesn't need it.

The chess room was silent except for the sound of chess pieces falling.

The two of them started to fall, and everyone was dazzled, and their thoughts couldn't keep up with their rhythm.

"You lost." Qi Surong dropped the last piece, and when he saw that the chess player was still ready to continue, he reminded him aloud.

"What?" The chess player immediately looked at the chessboard, and as expected, White won, and he missed two pieces by mistake.

"Your chess skills are extraordinary, I admire it." The chess player sincerely praised.

"Acceptance." Qi Surong bowed to him.

"I'll come in the next game." A dark-skinned chess player couldn't wait to come out when they saw the end.

"Please." Qi Surong politely invited him to be seated.

"Continue fast chess." The chess player was also interested and eager to try.

"Okay."

Quick moves have a short thinking time, so it is easy to play bad moves. Whoever catches the opponent's mistakes first will win the final victory.

Qi Surong's expression was focused, his mind was free from distractions, and his eyes glowed with charming brilliance.

The two played wonderfully, and the examiner couldn't help coming over to watch.

This chess player has a very stable chess style and rarely makes mistakes, while Qi Surong is strange and changeable, and often has dangerous moves, but the dangerous moves are unexpected, but they are not easy to control.

Fortunately, Qi Surong's luck was not bad, and this game was a draw.

"The last game, let me come." The oldest of the four chess players sat opposite Qi Surong.

Qi Surong looked at the incense case, and there was only one stick of incense left.

She had seen this chess player play chess with other people before, and she had a certain understanding of his chess skills. To win him in a short period of time, she had to be surprised.

The third game was still quick chess. Unlike the tension in the previous two games, Qi Surong became more relaxed.

The chess pieces clapped, and they were playing at the key point. Seeing the opponent's move, Qi Surong's mouth suddenly showed an imperceptible smile and said, "You lose."

"Losing?" The chess player and a few people next to him were stunned for a moment. Looking at the chess face, he clearly had the advantage?

Qi Surong raised her hand, shook the chess piece between her fingers in front of several people, and said with a smile, "I didn't make a move at all just now, I just knocked on the side of the chessboard. Your Excellency was careless and made an extra move without realizing it."

The speed of the two of them playing chess is too fast, and it is not surprising that they made a mistake. But looking at Qi Surong's appearance, it was obviously intentional.

"You!" The chess player glared at her with anger flashing in his eyes.

Qi Surong clasped his fists and said, "Sorry, this move is indeed disheartening, but time is tight, and it is really a last resort. This chess test, sir, does not need to be counted in the score. I just want to pass the requirements of the old man."

"You sly boy!" Ge Lao pointed at Qi Surong and feigned anger. He looked at the incense stick, and it just burned out. This kid actually still has the mind to calculate the time in the competition? This kind of mind is really not to be underestimated.

Qi Surong innocently said: "I have limited chess skills, so I can only use opportunistic tricks. I hope the old man will forgive me."

Everyone in the audience burst into laughter. It was originally an unruly act, but it made people unable to get tired of it. Even the chess player who played against her could only show a helpless expression, and there was still some regret.

"Next time I have a chance, I hope to have a formal game with Young Master Zhuo."

"It's an honor." Qi Surong smiled back.

"Okay, this chess test is over." The 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 I be ranked in the top two in the next grades?"

"Haha." The examiner smiled but didn't answer.

Elder Ge got up and pouted, "It's boring, I'm not happy at all. Young man, I look forward to your next performance in Wendou."

Saying that, he walked away 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 Yingshu Pavilion.

"Baiyang Academy really ranks first again." A student sighed.

"Our Yunzhong Academy is only a few points away. It's a pity."

"The people in Yingshuge are really powerful. Just three people won 36 points, surpassing the two academies of Lucheng and Zhenwen."

"Hmph, no matter how powerful it is? Isn't it a loss? How can Yingshuge be compared to Baiyang and Yunzhong?" The speaker was a student from Yunzhong Academy. .

"Wait, there are still points that have not been included." While everyone was discussing with great interest, a boy ran over to report, "There are also scores of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting that have not been included."

As soon as these words came out, all the students remembered that there were still four arts scores.

But they didn't care too much, the four arts scores were only two or three points at the highest, which had little effect on the top two.

But the third place, Yingshuge, is a little off. The two academies, Lucheng and Zhenwen, can overtake as long as they have a few more points.

The crowd couldn't help but show expressions of watching the show.

Ji Yun stood with his hands behind his back, his face expressionless; Sun Junxuan touched his nose and closed his eyes and recited poetry in silence; Huang Zheng still looked wide-hearted and fat.

It's just a win or loss, why bother?

However, the result was beyond everyone's expectations. The boy first gave Baiyang, Yunzhong, Lucheng and Zhenwen Academy one point each, and then all the points were added to Yingshu Pavilion, adding a total of 11 points, which instantly surpassed the Went to Yunzhong Academy and ranked first alongside Baiyang Academy.

Everyone was in an uproar.

"How is this possible? The first place in the four arts is obtained by Yingshuge?"

"No, even so, it's only eight points, how come eleven points?"

"Yeah, how did you get eleven points?"

The four arts only took the top two, and the four academies each got one point. Obviously, Yingshuge could not get the second-place score. The rest of the points can only be earned by the first place.

"Could it be that you forgot Qinbi's extra points?" Elder Ge's voice came faintly.

"Additional points?" Everyone was stunned.

The examiner of the piano test said: "Zhuo Fan of Yingshu Pavilion has completed a total of thirteen musical instruments, and this additional point is naturally his."

"Thirteen types?" It occurred to everyone that they did hear 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 looked at Zhuo Fan together, and the latter smiled and said, "It's just luck."

All four arts are perfect, how can it be luck?

The three of them looked at each other and smiled, and they truly recognized this junior.

"I don't believe it." A student of Yunzhong Academy refused to accept, "How can we lose to this kid who is only 13 or 14 in the four-art competition with so many talents in our academies?"

"Are you questioning the judgement of several of our examiners?" The examiner of the piano test said coldly.

The student was at a loss for words, and his companions also showed a resentful expression.

At this time, the old man said leisurely: "Who told you to look down on Siyi, I don't know how many more people will be sent to the competition, and now the first name has been taken, who is to blame? If you don't agree, next month's Wenbi will challenge again. But the old man wants to Remind you that Zhuo Fan of Yingshu Pavilion is excellent in all four arts, so he doesn't have to show his ugliness."

When everyone heard the words, they were all indignant and didn't dare to be rude to Elder Ge, so they could only vent their anger on Qi Surong.

Qi Surong glanced at the old man helplessly, and the old man would really hate her. With his words, the number of people who participate in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting will definitely increase next time.

And she has become the target of all major academies.

In the final re-ranking, Baiyang Academy and Yingshuge were tied for first place, Yunzhong Academy was third, Zhenwen Academy and Lucheng Academy were fourth and fifth respectively.

In this fight, Yingshu Pavilion can be said to have taken the limelight. The four people defeated the three academies and took the top spot. Baiyang Academy, which was tied for the first place, was robbed of the limelight.

Ji Yun's strong debate, Sun Junxuan's strong memory, Huang Zheng's strong poetry, and Zhuo Fan's strong art left a deep impression on everyone.

The Fourth Young Master of Yingshu Pavilion has since spread his reputation far and wide.

Before leaving, the examiner of the piano test gave Qi Surong a sheet of music: "This is what the old man promised you before. As long as you complete three more rounds, I will give you a gift."

Qi Surong touched the slightly outdated sheet music in his hand, and said respectfully, "Thank you sir, I will cherish it in the future."

"Your piano skills are extraordinary, the old man hopes that you can reach a higher level in the future."

"It is determined to live up to the expectations of Mr.