After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows
Chapter 267: Pulled into the Chess Association

Chapter 267: Chapter 267: Pulled into the Chess Association

"Hello, Young Jiang is here."

Returning to the mini-program for spectating the game, Jiang Lingxi noticed a bubble-like chat box appearing below the board, and Elder Shi had just greeted her.

Finding a place where she could reply, she typed: "Something came up just now, so I just saw your message, Elder Shi."

Elder Shi sent another voice message. Jiang Lingxi clicked to listen, and the elder’s voice was hearty: "No problem, no problem. I know you’re busy filming right now. We’ll play a game when you have time. I sent you this invitation just to let you know that even if we can’t meet in person, we can now play Go on the phone. But this mini-program we’ve developed can currently only be used by internal members of the Chess Association, so I applied for a membership for you. You don’t mind, do you, Young Jiang?"

"Of course, I don’t mind."

Another voice message appeared in the chat box, and when Jiang Lingxi clicked it, she heard another voice that didn’t belong to Elder Shi, "Elder Shi has mentioned you, Young Jiang, several times recently. I’ve also watched the video of you playing against Zhang Linxi. Not bad, not bad, the younger generation is impressive. Young Jiang, why not add me as a friend, and we can have a game sometime?"

Just from the voice and the fact that this person could directly call him ’Elder Shi,’ she could tell it was another senior.

Jiang Lingxi had no reason to refuse, so she cheerfully typed a reply: "I’ll add you."

"Haha, Young Jiang is straightforward. Just click my avatar, and after this game, I’ll approve it."

Jiang Lingxi clicked to add a friend, then returned to continue watching the entanglement of the black and white pieces.

Not long after, Elder Shi sent another voice message, "Young Jiang, the Old Li I’m playing with has a sinister and unpredictable style, which happens to counter your open and righteous style. You have to be careful when playing against him, don’t get drawn into his traps."

Jiang Lingxi smiled slightly and replied, "I noticed."

At her current level, she only needed to watch one game to discern someone’s style.

Of course, there are always exceptions.

"Sister?"

Jiang Lingxi looked up to see everyone in the lounge standing, with a crew member calling them from outside.

"Elder Shi, Elder Li, I need to go film now, let’s chat another time."

"Alright, alright, go on and get busy."

"Us two old guys have nothing to do anyway, we’re online most of the day."

As ’Jiang Lingxi’ exited spectator mode, while lying on a massage chair at home, Elder Shi suddenly slapped his forehead, "Look at me, I forgot to tell that girl something."

A lady wearing an elegant qipao, as if her whole body was steeped in the fragrance of ink, walked out of the study next door. Upon seeing her husband making a fool of himself, she elegantly rolled her eyes, "What silliness are you up to now?"

Getting more childish with age!

Elder Shi coughed lightly, "Wanxuan, have you finished practicing your calligraphy today?"

"Yes." Without her arm blocking, Li Wanxuan saw the phone in her husband’s other hand, frowned slightly, "I remember when I went to the study to practice, you were already holding that phone. Why are you still holding it now? Forgotten that just a few days ago your eyes were dry and blurry, and you went to get eyedrops from the hospital?"

"I’m playing Go with the Old Li, almost done, almost done." He dodged his wife’s attempt to snatch the phone, putting on a placating smile, "After this game, I’ll turn it off as promised. Oh, do you remember the young Jiang I mentioned?"

Li Wanxuan sat on the other vacant massage chair nearby and acknowledged softly, "That young girl whose Go skills are even better than Guan Ying’s."

While placing a piece on the screen, Elder Shi said, "I brought that kid into the Chess Association."

Li Wanxuan glanced at him, "If I recall correctly, you had only one membership recommendation left this year. You just quietly gave it to that girl? Aren’t you worried others might feel it’s unfair?"

"What’s there to be unfair about? I gave it to Young Jiang because I believe she’s worth it. Anyone dissatisfied can challenge me!"

Li Wanxuan, raising an eyebrow at his resolute demeanor, remarked, "It’s rare to see our President Shi so supportive of a junior. Makes me a bit curious about that girl too."

"She’s busy filming now, so even if you’re curious, we might not be able to meet her. I just forgot to mention to her earlier that I want to add her to our Chess Association’s group, so she can see event notifications."

"Why not just add her directly?"

"The key is, she’s still a celebrity. Aren’t celebrities known for valuing their privacy? Accidental leaks can be problematic, so I thought it best to give her a heads-up first."

"That’s true. As a celebrity, she’d certainly be a face for the Chess Association, wouldn’t she?"

"Indeed, Young Jiang plays Go well and looks quite striking." Facing his wife’s smiling face, Elder Shi’s survival instinct kicked in, "I’m not sure if she has a boyfriend. We could introduce her to our oldest grandson."

Thinking of how Guan Ying often subtly asked her questions when visiting, Li Wanxuan deliberated, "But that kid lacks stability. Wouldn’t want to disappoint a good girl."

Without a second thought, Elder Shi responded, "Even someone like Shi Qiye might not catch Young Jiang’s eye."

Li Wanxuan: "..."

*

At a high-end Japanese restaurant near Shao Entertainment.

Tong Yue was courteously invited into a small private room by Li Yuwen.

Li Yuwen poured a cup of sake, offering it with both hands to Tong Yue, "I wonder how my proposal from the other day is being considered, Sister Tong?"

These past days, she’d patiently waited for a response, but today she couldn’t wait any longer.

Jing Huai already told her the senior refused to help.

Now, they only had Tong Yue as a channel they could pursue.

Tong Yue was steady this time, but Li Yuwen couldn’t remain calm.

Seeing Tong Yue take the cup, but remain silent, Li Yuwen’s voice grew more urgent, "Sister Tong, do you still have concerns? The conditions I offered shouldn’t be low for Jiang Lingxi, especially the spot as a companion at the International Fashion Gala. Jiang Lingxi currently has no status in the fashion circle; this is a chance you can’t even buy. With this opportunity, she could make her entry into the fashion world."

"Saying she’ll make an entry into the fashion world seems a bit exaggerated." Tong Yue placed the cup down, not drinking the sake, "Sorry, Yuwen, I discussed it with Xiao Xi, and we’ve decided to decline."

Li Yuwen couldn’t help but clean her ears, "Did you just say decline?"

"Yes, you heard right. If you want to be on ’Inheritance,’ I suggest you apply directly to the production team. Didn’t you mention Jing Huai was taught by a renowned painting and calligraphy master? Perhaps applying might get him selected." Tong Yue met Li Yuwen’s incredulous gaze with a calm smile as she stood up, "Let’s compete fairly then. My husband has made dinner, so I won’t stay. See you."

Li Yuwen: "... What fair competition?"

But when she came to, there was no sign of Tong Yue in the room.