Chapter 362 Arriving one after another
As Ning Xi's ranking spot was cancelled, the large screen changed.
After updating, Ning Xi's number disappeared, replaced by number 466.
The broadcast sound echoed.
"Congratulations to these thirty players for obtaining ranking spots. Starting today, you officially become professional 1-dan. Please shine brightly on your future professional path, promote the culture of Weiqi, keep up the good work!"
Ning Xi's small hand clenched slightly, her fair little face slightly reddened from anger, muttered in a small voice: "So excessive, didn't even give a reason, just cancelled my ranking spot like this? So infuriating!"
From beginning to end, cancelling her ranking spot was just one sentence, but just this simple sentence erased her efforts of the past half month.
The girl's temper was good, but encountering such an unreasonable matter, she still couldn't help but get angry!
As soon as the broadcast ended, the faces of the players in the hall more or less carried a touch of joy. Just as they were preparing to leave, they were suddenly attracted by an extremely loud voice.
"The person in charge of the ranking tournament, come out!"
The person who spoke was not Ning Xiangtian, but Gu Yun. After receiving his granddaughter's report, he rushed to the Baiyu Go Arena without stopping.
Gu Yun stood there, his whole body emitting an ice-cold aura, his face written with the four large characters.
Many players showed confusion in their eyes.
What happened?
Even the dignified Gu Yun 9-dan was alarmed?
And looking like this, it seemed someone had provoked Gu Yun 9-dan. The crowd's just-lifted feet landed again. With a good show to watch, no one would choose to leave.
Ning Xi looked at Gu Yun ten meters away, surprised, said: "How come teacher came?"
Listening to the girl's silly words, Ye Fan's eyes showed doting affection, chuckled lowly: "Xiao Xi, the reason Teacher Gu came is definitely because he received Sister Ziyi's notification."
"Oh oh!"
The girl nodded her delicate head in sudden realization, tilted her head, her spirit eyes flashing lightly, "Gege, I didn't say anything just now, right?"
Hearing the girl's cute words of self-deception, Ye Fan really wanted to laugh, but constrained by the girl's soft,cute gaze carrying a trace of pleading, he could only cooperate by nodding, "Did you speak just now?"
"No!"
A captivating smile rose on Ning Xi's face.
So childish…
But when someone accompanies you in being childish, the feeling seems quite good!
Soon, Wang Qingyun and Yu Zhong received the news and came to the hall. Sensing Gu Yun's cold attitude, the two couldn't help but panic in their hearts.
Yu Zhong swallowed, smiled fawningly, "Teacher Gu, why have you come?"
Wang Qingyun echoed: Yes, if you were coming, why didn't you give a heads-up in advance? Old Yu and I could have prepared."
Gu Yun didn't speak, his gaze carrying very obvious anger.
The more he was like this, the more panicked Wang Qingyun and Yu Zhong felt in their hearts.
"You two have such great prestige, huh?"
After a full half minute, Gu Yun's loud voice sounded, "Actually dare to engage in under-the-table manipulation even in the ranking tournament? Even cancelling others' ranking spots, such great courage!"
As soon as these words came out, the entire venue was shocked.
Before, when they heard number 367's ranking spot was cancelled, they were only slightly surprised. After the surprise, they threw the matter to the back of their minds.
None of my business, hang it high up (idiom for indifference).
Never thought, turns out this matter actually hid unknown inside information.
Instantly, everyone's gossip heart ignited.
Such an obvious accusation made Wang Qingyun's and Yu Zhong's calves tremble. They silently looked at each other, both seeing the panic in the other's eyes.
"Teacher Gu, what are you talking about?"
Yu Zhong chuckled haha, "The ranking tournament is fair, just, and open, impossible to have under-the-table manipulation."
Such a certain tone made Gu Yun reveal a sarcastic smile, "Good, then please explain, why was player number 367's ranking spot cancelled?"
Hearing this, Wang Qingyun's and Yu Zhong's hearts skipped a beat.
Sure enough, came for this…
Wang Qingyun suppressed his panic, calmly said: "Teacher Gu, you might not yet understand player number 367's information. She joined Beichuan Dojo less than a month ago. According to the rules of the ranking tournament, anyone who joined a dojo for less than one year cannot participate in the ranking tournament."
"Old Yu and I were also acting according to the rules, how can it be called under-the-table manipulation?"
This explanation made many people in the hall nod secretly.
According to this statement, it indeed couldn't be considered under-the-table manipulation.
Gu Yun raised an eyebrow, said lightly: "If it were students from other dojos, doing this indeed wouldn't be a problem. But player number 367 is a student of my Beichuan Dojo. You two have been in charge of the ranking tournament in the Imperial Capital for more than ten years, right?"
"Could it be you don't know that Beichuan Dojo students do not have this restriction?"
One sentence choked Wang Qingyun and Yu Zhong speechless.
Indeed!
This rule did not include Beichuan Dojo students…
Although somewhat special treatment, Beichuan Dojo students are all heaven's favored children, qualified to enjoy this privilege.
Yu Zhong opened his mouth, lowered his voice, "Teacher Gu, we can be considered old acquaintances. Just one student, no need to be so serious, right?"
"Just one student?"
Gu Yun's eyes showed severity, said with a sullen face: "Don't you two know how important the ranking tournament is to a Go player?"
His aura burst forth, frightening many people whose faces changed.
Wang Qingyun and Yu Zhong, bearing the brunt, instinctively shrank their necks.
A person's name, a tree's shadow (reputation precedes them).
Gu Yun, professional 9-dan, vice president of the Weiqi Institute, is a ceiling-level existence in the Xia Country Weiqi world.
No matter who, no one dared to offend this person. Otherwise, the vast Xia Country Weiqi world would have no place for them.
Not the slightest exaggeration, this is the fact!
Wang Heyang, standing at the entrance of the registration office, his face deathly pale. Gu Yun had already spoken to this extent, he wasn't stupid either, knew one thing clearly in his heart.
The ranking spot just obtained is likely gone!
Not only that, but also implicated grandpa and Grandpa Yu…
Just as Gu Yun was about to speak, a figure appeared in the hall. Compared to Gu Yun, the pressure from this man was even greater. That almost tangible sense of oppression made people feel suffocated.
When seeing this person's appearance clearly, everyone was shocked.
"Damn, what's this situation?"
"How come even this person came?"
"This show is getting more and more interesting!"
"Wow, saw the richest man in person!"
…
That's right, this person was precisely Ning Xiangtian. After receiving his daughter's call, he rushed over from the company immediately, but due to the distance to Baiyu Go Arena being relatively far, he arrived a bit later than Gu Yun.
Ning Xiangtian's gaze surveyed the hall. When he saw his daughter in the corner, he strode over.
Seeing her father walking towards her, a beautiful arc lifted on Ning Xi's lips. Under the incredulous gazes of the crowd, she threw herself into Ning Xiangtian's embrace.
"Dad, you finally came."
Just seven short words made the hall instantly silent. Apart from the few who knew the situation, everyone couldn't help but widen their eyes, their mouths agape enough to stuff an egg into.
What did they just hear?
Dad?!