Chapter 359:May I ask… where does your sense of superiority come from?
In the main hall.
Everyone's gaze converged on the large screen above, waiting for the final answer.
For a moment, the atmosphere became quite dull.
This year's ranking quota was only thirty, meaning only those ranked in the top thirty could successfully rank.
Actually, although the final result hadn't been announced yet, everyone already had a general idea of the outcome in their hearts.
Only those players ranked around the thirtieth mark were the most nervous at this moment.
For example, Ning Xi.
"Why isn't the result out yet?"
In the corner, Ning Xi clenched her hands tightly, her eyes fixed firmly on the large screen, her gaze anxious.
Seeing this, Ye Fan couldn't help but rub the girl's head, said gently: "Don't be nervous, regardless of the final result, you are the best."
"Nonsense."
Ning Xi pouted her small lips, muttered: "What if I don't rank? All the effort would have been wasted!"
Regarding this, Ye Fan felt helpless. He understood clearly in his heart that comforting this girl right now was fundamentally useless, could only hope the final result wouldn't disappoint the girl. Otherwise, this little thing would definitely be dejected for quite some time.
In the tense atmosphere, time passed quickly. Unconsciously, it reached five in the afternoon.
As the broadcast sound echoed, the large screen displayed the numbers of the thirty people who had ultimately successfully ranked.
First place, number 366, ten wins, zero losses, tie-breaker points: 30!
Whoever saw the result for first place couldn't help but be startled.
Ten wins was one thing, the key was 30 tie-breaker points, simply… too abnormal!
This also meant that this number 366 player, in ten rounds of competition, won against the opponent by at least ten stones or more in every match.
However, thankfully, apart from the students of Beichuan Dojo, no one knew who player number 366 was. After a brief shock, the crowd's gaze shifted to the numbers of other successfully ranked players.
When Ning Xi saw Ye Fan ranked first, a sweet smile bloomed on her lips. Next, she quickly scanned the entire large screen. When she saw the number at the very bottom, her eyes instantly lit up, her fair little face flushed red from excessive excitement.
Thirtieth place, number 367, eight wins, two losses, tie-breaker points, 14!
"Gege, Gege!"
Ning Xi pulled Ye Fan's arm, shaking it forcefully, her emotions extremely jubilant, "Look at the last place, seems like it's me, I shouldn't be dreaming, right?"
Ye Fan pursed his lips and smiled, said: "No, Xiao Xi, you succeeded."
"Yay!"
Ning Xi jumped up, dancing with joy, happiness filling her face.
"Xiao Xi, congratulations."
Gu Ziyi walked over. Seeing Ning Xi so happy, she laughed along, raised her hand to pat her chest, saying with lingering fear: "Finally no accidents happened, all nineteen students from the dojo ranked, really scared me to death!"
Ning Xi lowered her head embarrassedly, said softly: "Sister Ziyi, sorry, made you worry."
"Silly girl, what are you saying?"
Hearing this, Gu Ziyi put on a straight face, pretended to be displeased, said: "Xiao Xi, if you act like such an outsider with sister again, I'll really get angry!"
Ning Xi stuck out her fragrant tongue, hugged Gu Ziyi's arm, said: "My bad, my bad."
"That's more like it."
Saying and saying, Gu Ziyi started chuckling lightly.
Although Ye Fan looked very calm, if one observed carefully, one could see the depths of his eyes were occupied by amusement.
The girl being able to successfully rank, to him, was even happier than successfully ranking himself.
It's just that he didn't like displaying his emotions on his face much.
Just then, the broadcast sound echoed again.
"Player number 367, please come to the registration office. Player number 367, please come to the registration office."
"Hmm?"
Ning Xi froze, poked Ye Fan, said blankly: "Gege, seems like they're calling me?"
Ye Fan nodded slightly, his gaze landing on Gu Ziyi, asked with a frown: "Sister Ziyi, what is this for?"
Clearly thirty people successfully ranked, why specifically only call Ning Xi, who ranked last, to the registration office?
Something's not right!
Gu Ziyi shook her head, "Don't know, let's accompany Xiao Xi to take a look together."
Ye Fan nodded, took hold of Ning Xi's small hand, walked towards the registration office. Gu Ziyi followed behind the two, looking at their joined hands, felt a pang of jealousy in her heart.
Hmph, when I find a boyfriend, I'll hold hands too!!!
At that time, the affection you two show off in front of me, I will return doubly.
If Ye Fan knew Gu Ziyi's thoughts at this moment, he would definitely smile disdainfully.
Clearly, this woman was… 想屁吃 (xiǎng pì chī - thinking about eating farts / daydreaming)!
Walking into the registration office, three people sat inside, among them two white-haired elderly men, and a young man around twenty years old.
One of the square-faced old men wearing reading glasses, upon first seeing Ning Xi, was slightly stunned. When he saw Ye Fan beside Ning Xi, a trace of displeasure appeared in his demeanor.
"The matter to be discussed next involves secrets, irrelevant personnel please step aside."
Because of the angle issue, he didn't see Gu Ziyi standing behind the two. Otherwise, he absolutely wouldn't dare say such words.
Gu Ziyi, as the direct granddaughter of Xia Country's only two professional 9-dan players, Gu Yun, was known by practically everyone in the Weiqi world; plus Gu Ziyi's own Weiqi talent was very good, her status in the Weiqi world was quite high.
Ye Fan, already suspicious, after hearing these words, became even more certain in his heart.
The matter to be discussed next was definitely not a good thing.
"May I ask, who are you?"
The old man saw Ye Fan had no intention of leaving at all, the displeasure on his face intensified, said with a cold face: "I am Yu Zhong, one of the persons in charge of this ranking tournament. Sitting beside me is Wang Qingyun, also one of the persons in charge."
"We have some matters to discuss with player Ning Xi, please step outside first."
While Yu Zhong was speaking, the young man standing behind kept staring at Ning Xi, the fervor in his eyes completely undisguised.
Ning Xi's fine brows lightly furrowed, feeling repulsed in her heart.
Towards such impolite behavior, she really disliked it, took a step back, hiding behind Ye Fan.
Ye Fan stood rooted to the spot, said with a chuckle: "Seniors, whatever matters there are, just say them directly. My girlfriend is timid, I must be here."
Gu Ziyi leaned against the doorframe, didn't make a sound either, silently listening.
A trace of impatience flashed in Yu Zhong's eyes, he said sternly: "Can't you understand human words? Asked you to go outside first, so just go outside first!"
"Oh."
Regarding Yu Zhong's terrible attitude, Ye Fan felt nothing at all, turned his head towards Ning Xi and said: "Xiao Xi, let's go."
"Mm."
Ning Xi nodded.
Seeing the two making a move to leave, Yu Zhong couldn't hold back anymore, his face gloomy, berated: "Stop, the matter hasn't been discussed yet, where are you going?"
Ye Fan's lifted foot was placed back down again, his face calm, "May I ask… where does your sense of superiority come from?"
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