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[Can't you tell]

[Previously]

[that the three games]

[were conducted at the same time?]

We'll contact you.

[Poor thing, being peppered with questions]

[everyday.]

He'll become the best Go player one day.

[I'll work hard and become a professional player.]

[No matter the outcome,]

[the choice you make at this moment]

[is the most meaningful decision.]

I've never backed out of anything.

-Hong He. -Shi Guang.

[This is your first step.]

Welcome to this cruel world.

Fools.

[It's a competition.]

Winning is a must.

I've hit the wall.

I'll bring you to a place tonight.

[I won't give up catching up with you.]

I'll show him the meaning of "beyond his reach".

[Hikaru no Go]

What are you doing?

I'm going home for two days.

You don't have to wake up.

[The 14th Round, Challenge]

Liang Le, you're not doing very well in this round.

Look, Xiao Xiao moves very strategically.

I was going easy on her.

Let's have another round.

Be serious when you play Go.

Focus.

What's the matter?

White has won a quarter area.

No wonder Shi Guang looks stressed.

He's not won even once.

I lost.

He lost? Why?

-Winning is first for him. -Yeah.

What's going on?

[Luo Yao, Fan Bin, Lu He, Wang Zi Yang, Shi Guang]

Good thing, Master Shi.

You finally won.

So, you're back.

What happened to you?

I stumbled and hit the door when the car braked.

Tell me honestly.

Is that true?

Come on.

All heroes get hurt when they're out there, doing their things.

These mark my exploits in battle.

Why, you fell on your face?

Like that?

You didn't leave for too long.

Let's watch the competition.

-What competition? -The new 1-grade competition.

What's a new 1-grade competition?

The newly graded players

will compete against some skilful players.

It's something like legacy.

Xiao Guang, I want to go.

Can we go and get inside?

Others can't.

But you're with me, Young Master Hong.

The doors are open for you.

I wonder if we'll meet Yu Xiao Yang.

I guess he'll be there too.

I don't even know.

What's this place

that we had to come by boat?

Yeah, you know nothing.

This is ceremonious.

I only learn about such a place in the Go institute now.

It's like a hidden world.

What are you talking about? We're not there yet.

-No? -Was he nervous because of Mr Sang Yuan

or the Mystery Room where the match was held?

He didn't do well.

His performance wasn't really good.

Yeah, Mr Sang Yuan looked like he just woke up

after the match.

Seems like he lost.

Yu Liang lost?

Yu Liang?

It was Wang Chong and Sang Yuan, the Go Master's match.

You should've said earlier.

You didn't ask.

You never get things right. I've leaving.

Don't pass up the chance since you're here.

What chance?

Wang Chong.

That's quick.

I was planning to get a glimpse of your greatness.

But...it ended already?

Why?

You need to train harder.

All the best.

And don't become

the worst professional player ever.

Such a busybody.

Scum.

Let's go. I'll show you a more amazing place.

What is it?

You'll know.

Can we simply come in?

Of course not.

This

is the famous

-Mystery Room. -Mystery Room.

[Mystery Room]

A place where all players

dream of coming and have a match.

By the way, mind what you touch when you're inside.

Do you think I'll become a professional player

if I play a game here?

You wish.

This plaque...

Is this where they have the grading tournament?

Isn't it small?

No.

Only important competitions are held here.

Competitions for titles like Tengen, Go Master and Go Lord.

How come Wang Chong could play here?

You're wondering, aren't you?

This is why they have the regular season for new 1-graders.

To encourage the new graders

to step into this room as soon as possible

and have a match with top notch players.

One can only say he's entered the gate of professional players

if he has played Go here.

If you could play Go here for the second time,

you're one of them.

But I can't feel the mysterious atmosphere.

Maybe you lack this tiny bit of feeling to becoming

-a professional player. -Nonsense.

It's made of wood.

Chu Ying.

Keep your voice low.

Didn't you just mention Chu Ying?

I said...

Watch out.

Watch out.

Say it.

I saw a figure passing by.

I knew it. Why would you mention Chu Ying.

But, listen. Chu Ying is

-the one on Wei Da... -Let's just get out of here.

He ranked the first, alright?

This place is no fun. Let's go.

No fun, you said?

-You wouldn't understand. -Someone's out there, alright?

What if we're thought to be thieves?

You can't even pay for the stones.

Come on.

-Let's go. -Listen.

I'll have a match here next year, for sure.

Yes, you will.

See if someone's there.

I haven't felt this way for a long time.

How I wish to have a match here.

Mr Zhao,

congratulations for defending the title as Tengen.

Don't mention that.

It's just some name people call.

I heard you accepted the new 1-grade competition.

What do you think

about the match

between your student, Wang Chong

and Go Master, Sang Yuan?

The new 1-grade competition

is about encouragement.

It's to remind and guide the rookies.

But I think Mr Sang is taking this too seriously.

So, you're going to go easy on Yu Liang, the son of Yu Xiao Yang

when you're competing, right?

I've been paying attention to Yu Liang

in different competitions.

He's indeed a rookie with great potential.

I'll give up half a point for his sake,

so that this player favoured by everybody

can have his reputation protected.

What about that?

Of course we'd like

to see a more exciting match

between you and Yu Liang.

I can't guarantee if it'd be exciting.

But for Yu Xiao Yang's sake,

I won't let his son suffer an awful defeat.

[Exclusive:Back-To-Back Tengen Champion Zhao Bing Feng, No Successor in Go]

[Shi Guang]

[I'll watch you play in new 1-grade tournament]

[Show me what you've got]

[on the Go board]

He said he'd give up half a point

for Mr Yu's sake.

I think he's just afraid of losing to you.

It's true

that no new 1-graders ever won in this competition.

It's pretty obvious that his student isn't good,

but he just had be hypocritical and drag you into it.

What a plaster saint.

They'll realize it tomorrow.

That you're not just some new 1-grader.

Regardless of the opponent,

I'll give it my best shot.

You seem spirited lately,

but don't forget to rest.

I'll take you home later.

I want to play a little longer.

You may leave first, Qin Mei.

You're going to make Mr Yu worry.

He's more worried about me losing in the competition

and embarrass him.

This kid...

Guys.

Before you start the match,

let's take a photo together.

Sure.

Here? How should we pose for it?

Let's use the institute's entrance as background.

As for the expression or pose...

Just be natural.

How about this?

We look closer like this, alright?

I don't think that's necessary.

You're an elderly person, after all.

What if you have a little chat?

We'll take a photo of your interaction before the match.

Yu Liang.

Say something.

I'll do my best today.

Please give me some guidance.

Sure.

I'd need your guidance too.

You

must not be frightened by my title as Tengen.

Being professional players

means we're the same.

If there's fear in your heart,

it's impossible to beat your opponent.

Just regard me as any other players out there.

That's exactly what I'm thinking.

This is your first time here, right?

Your father's a regular.

Didn't he ask you to be the record keeper or something?

My students

have been keeping records here for not less than five times.

Sir.

Even living inside the Mystery Room

doesn't mean anything

if he's not here to play Go.

Time's up.

The competition is conducted under China's Rules of Go.

White gives reverse komi of 7.5 points.

We'll see if you can play

-as well as you talk. -Reporters shall leave after ten minutes.

Let's get started.

We'll replay later.

Okay. Help me clean this up.

You're still playing? It's Yu Liang's new 1-grade match today.

Again, you didn't let me know earlier.

-I didn't? -Yeah.

I'm not waiting for you.

Hong He, I'm going with you.

Hurry up. Let's go.

I had competed with Xiao Liang for four times,

but I've never watched his game with another perosn.

Moreover, with Tengen as his opponent.

We didn't get to watch the match last time.

-Shut up. -Xiao Guang, you're going to lose anyway.

Let me play for you.

I can end it within 15 minutes.

I want to play it myself.

Hurry up, then.

Sorry.

[Fangyuan Go Institute]

Shen Yi Lang.

Why aren't you on this year's new 1-grade competition list?

I lost in the grading tournament last year.

What a shame. He was so close.

Had he been graded,

the one competing today would be him.

Make sure you get graded this year, okay?

Okay, I'll work hard for it.

-Get a seat. -Okay.

Go isn't a physical game.

There's no use trying hard.

You must use your brain.

Isn't it, Mr Chen?

Not exactly.

There are lazy and stupid people

who actually got that dumb luck.

-Doesn't that make you angry? -Knock it off.

Let him be.

Be what?

If it weren't for that tricky somebody,

you'd have got graded already.

Stop it.

Focus on the competition.

Tengen Zhao used double hane?

One shouldn't do this to a new 1-grader.

So, Tengen Zhao has gone all out.

Let's go.

-You've got two extra stones. -Yeah, two.

-Yeah, I lost. -You lost.

-Then, I... -Shi Guang, can you tell me,

shouldn't I defend here?

Why is it that

-you could keep attacking? -Come on.

Let's replay later.

I'm busy.

Stay there.

I'll explain the game.

Mr Ban, can we do it later?

I want to watch the new 1-grade match.

Which is more important? Watching the match or replaying?

Replaying, of course. Come on.

I want to watch the match very, very badly.

Come on.

[Zhao Bing Feng, Yu Liang]

[Record Keeper]

Mr Tengen backed off?

This is so not his style.

He's being extra careful this time.

Lu Yuan, what do you think?

Xiao Liang is very well prepared.

That's because my master gave reverse komi.

And Yu Liang is just playing without any strategy.

It's perfectly normal for him to play slowly.

Look.

His ears have become red.

Wang Chong, look at your master.

His ears have become red because of Yu Liang.

Even I am worried.

Now, we have big news.

I'm going to the restroom.

Don't go. This is such a fascinating match.

You're too late.

Is it still going on?

Yes.

Why are we watching here instead of the room?

This is the watching room. That's the competition room.

You know nothing.

Black is very aggressive.

That's right. You didn't see it just now.

Yu Liang made Tengen Zhao's ears turned red.

At least I still make it here before it ends.

Yu Liang's Black, Zhao Tengen's White.

Black makes the first move,

and even gets

reverse komi of 1.5 points.

Why reverse komi?

You're asking too many questions.

The match between the two masters wouldn't be as interesting otherwise.

But this only works with Yu Liang.

If it were Wang Chong,

all the given points would be useless.

To be frank,

even if that's the case,

this isn't an easy competition.

Fortunately, top notch player like Tengen Zhao

wouldn't give his all in this match.

That's why they can still compete.

You mean, Yu Liang could win?

As long as he keeps the upper hand,

he's very likely to win.

Knight's move.

Why didn't Yu Liang guard the lower area?

What's he doing?

He could've won if he defends properly.

He's still not that good.

Did he have the winning move in his mind already?

Why did he make this move?

Xiao Liang has less than half chance of winning.

Why did he still make that move?

Say, there's something more important than winning.

Then that'd be showing you

the best skills he's got.

You mean, he's challenging me?

I'll prepare well and take it up.

How naive you are.

Do you think I'd play here as you wished?

I won't be fooled.

You want to play here first,

give me the sente,

and strengthen the black area here.

Who do you think I am?

So, it's a draw.

Tengen Zhao finally counters.

I think the match

will end before one of them win.

What a game with Tengen.

He's really something.

That's impossible.

He's playing aggressively.

There's no way

he'd end it hastily.

It's not possible.

Shi Guang, do you know Yu Liang well?

No.

Oh, no. The black stones will be captured.

See, I know him better.

Yu Liang's struggling with the last few moves.

He's lost.

He'd rather lose with dignity.

So, Yu Liang's no different from us.

Will you have the guts to play like this when facing Zhao Bing Feng?

Xiao Liang did very well.

He was this close.

We must have a match here next year.

Do you want to watch the replay, Shen Yi Lang?

Not today.

Shi Guang's also not going.

I'm not going too. Come, let's go.

I have things to attend to. I'll get going

and go back to the Club separately.

Let's go.

Tengen Zhao.

I'd like to have an interview with you.

There's nothing to talk about.

I beat a new 1-grader, that's it.

Then, what do you think

about 1-grade Yu Liang's performance?

Mr Tengen, please tell us.

Yu Liang.

You played very aggressively, which is

totally different from your usual style.

What made you change your style?

If you remain the same forever,

people will catch up with you.

I want to improve and get better.

As a matter of fact,

it's because of Xiao Liang that you fall in love with Go.

As for him...

He used to think that you're very good.

But now, he fears you'd catch up.

As you're working hard trying to get better,

both of you have moved forward.

[Who's that weirdo with white eyebrows?]

[He is...]

What can you accomplish?

What should I say? You're no longer a child.

Why the clumsiness?

Come here. Why, do I have to lean over?

Be gentle.

I haven't touched you. Don't scare me.

What are you doing?

Did you do it on purpose?

No...He startled me.

I'm applying ointment for this ditch-falling guy.

Hong He, how could you be so careless?

You fell into one too last month.

Well, I'm a hero helping the weak.

Keep your mouth shut. I think you have

brain shrinkage.

Hello, Mum.

Yeah, I'm fine.

Hello. I said I'm reporting at the professional team tomorrow.

-That phone's sound. -Can you hear me?

Bro.

Can you please get a new phone?

You can't have a proper conversation

every time you call back home.

Even the old phone my grandpa gave me works better.

I'll think about it after I get paid.

You're going to sign the contract tomorrow.

And you'll get your pay after that.

Buying a new phone isn't that hard.

I don't know how much I'll get.

Moreover, I just quit my part-time job,

Without the pay,

I'd be starving this month.

That's a professional team you're signing up to.

Do you think you'll be badly paid?

Can a non-professional join a professional team?

But it's a rare case.

He didn't get graded last year,

but people noticed him.

Congratulations.

Oh, no time like the present.

Let's take him to buy a new phone now.

Sure.

New professional team joiner, new look.

You'll get your money tomorrow. So, it's okay.

Stop hesitating. Let's go.

-Okay. -Let's go.

Make yourselves comfortable, young men.

These are our latest products.

This one.

-The latest model. -Take a look.

It's pretty.

Not bad.

[Â¥3680.00]

-Quite pricey. -It's too pricey.

Sorry.

What about this one? It cost RMB 1280.

I want to buy it since last year,

but my grandpa brushed me off

with that old phone.

Look at this machine. It fits well in my hand.

-Shen Yi Lang. -The keypad.

Can I follow you

to Zhike Team tomorrow?

Mind you, I've never seen how professional players train.

Sure.

-But... -No problem.

I haven't said anything.

Say yes

and we'd do anything for you.

Okay.

The morning training starts at 7.

We may have to wake up at 5.30 a.m.

Can you make it?

I'll buy this one.

Okay. I'll get you a new one.

[NOKIA 1100]

Fine.

Why can't I? No problem.

It's huge.

Nice.

I'm meeting the manager at the office.

Wait for me in front of the practice room.

Okay.

We'll wait for you here. Go for it.

Okay.

Maybe we can wait at his dorm.

I'm very sleepy.

What are you talking about?

We're already here, alright.

Take a good look around.

Be exposed to this atmosphere.

You're awake? Great, then.

Get exposed, fine.

Xiao Shen.

On a second thought,

we think it's quite risky to sign a contract

with a non-graded amateur player.

So...

I'm sorry.

I forgot to inform you earlier.

I'm sorry I wasted your time.

It's okay.

We'd still welcome you

as a graded player next year.

Thank you.

No problem.

This is where they eat.

It's under renovation.

Now, this is professional.

Did you get that?

By the way,

may I know

which professional player

did you sign your contract with?

Look.

Isn't that Wang Chong?

You should know him.

He's from the same Club as you do.

1-grade Wang Chong.

-Look. -This.

-He's teaching others? -Oh, that despicable look.

Listen, he'd be playing dirty tricks

if he is in Shen Yi Lang's team.

That won't do.

No one can bully Lang.

Let's ask him when he's back.

Sure.

Lang, come here.

-Let's go. -This guy is in your team?

Yeah, who's he to be in the team?

Why would they have him?

Let it be.

-Let's go. -Why?

Go and train inside. Why fear him?

No need to fear, we're here. Hurry up and get in.

They don't want me,

and signed Wang Chong instead.

You should head back.

I need to be alone.

[Shen Yi Lang.]

[How's the result?]

[Wang Chong resigned.]

[This can't be.]

[Li Xiao never beat Wang Chong before.]

[I don't know.]

[So, how was I doing?]

[Was I...]

[Let's get something to eat.]

[See you there.]

[Now, this isn't right.]

[He's so happy after losing?]

[Even if he lost,]

[he can still get a grade.]

[Yeah, but your points will be affected.]

[I have to get the coach to find out the truth.]

[They must've done something.]

[No.]

[If I were good enough,]

[no one'd be able to stop me.]

-I'm leaving, bye. -Bye.

Manager Li.

I'm sorry.

I told you that our time doesn't match,

but it's all settled now.

Do you think I can continue working here?

We found a new worker.

You insisted on leaving despite me stopping you.

And it's not right for me

to dismiss the newcomer who's just joined.

Thank you.

Where did Shen Yi Lang go?

Should we call him again?

I did. He didn't answer.

Where could he have been?

To find a job, I guess.

It's all my fault.

Why did I egg him on buying a new phone?

Why didn't he ask for money from home?

His family gave him one year to try.

But he's used four years.

In order to not burden his family,

he earns his own tuition fee.

-Isn't he the one... -Shut up.

Next week, there'll be a test on life and death problem.

For everybody?

Group 1.

Group 1.

He tortures us as soon as he comes back.

Sir, I'd like to return this.

Return?

Did you bring the receipt?

You can get a refund,

but at half price, not the original price.

But I bought this yesterday.

I know that.

But after it's sold,

it became a used phone.

Who'd buy it from me?

Do you want a refund or not?

Yes, I do.

Wait.

Can I make one last call?

Go ahead.

Hi, Mum.

[Yi Lang.]

[Did you sign the contract?]

Yeah, I did.

I'll be paid.

I'll even get bonus if I win in a competition.

[I'm glad.]

[Did you repair your phone?]

[I can hear you clearly today.]

Yes, I just got it fixed.

Don't worry.

[Good.]

[Take care of yourself.]

-Bye. -[Okay.]

Done?

You're sure you want a refund, huh.

Wait here, I'll get the money.

Have some coffee.

Thanks.

Oh,

Mr Da's giving us a life and death problem test next Monday.

Don't forget that.

Life and death problem?

When did he say that?

Last night.

Why are you always absent for the matches recently?

Where have you been?

I'm busy.

Such a disappointment.

Come.

What are you doing?

I asked around and found you a job.

It's easy and it pays well.

-What job is that? -Have instructive game with bosses.

They're all Go enthusiasts.

As weak as they are,

they love having professional players as instructors.

Tell them that you're one.

But I'm not.

I'm sorry.

I can't do it.

Shen Yi Lang.

Did you find a job?

Yes.

If you need my help,

just let me know.

Will this light disturb you?

No.

I can sleep even in a bright light.

Surround it.

Then...

One...

-Hello. -[Hello.]

Shen Yi Lang? Did you change your number?

[No, but I forgot my phone.]

[I'm using my employer's phone.]

[Ask Hong He]

[to take a day off for me.]

[I can't make it back to the test.]

Okay. But you should try your best to come back.

Come back if you can make it.

-[That's all.] -Bye.

Shi Guang, call Shen Yi Lang.

Tell him to come back now.

-What's wrong? -Mr Da asked for his work

on life and death problem.

Where did he keep it?

[Go Match Record]

But he just called me.

He asked you to take a day off for him.

Has he lost his mind?

Mr Da wants him to show up no matter what.

Be quick. I can buy him some time.

What the heck?

-Hi. -[Hi, who's this?]

You...I'm looking for Shen Yi Lang.

[I have no time for that. Call him yourself.]

So, you are...

[Lucky Car Wash.]

Car wash?

What is going on?

Mr Da, here is Shen Yi Lang's homework.

And Shen Yi Lang? Where's he?

He has diarrhoea. His stomach aches a lot.

Mr Da, this...

I've been trying to figure this out for one week...

If you don't get it after a week, then forget it!

There's another question. I'm really...

Tell Shen Yi Lang.

He can be absent and get zero point.

He's already at the gate.

Where are you going?

I need to go to the toilet.

If you go out, that's a zero for you too. Sit.

Forget others. Mind your own business.

What about you? You want to stand outside,

or sit inside?

I'll sit.

I only have ten minutes for one car.

Can't you use your precious right hand?

Here, take a look.

Can't you wipe like this?

Do it or leave!

Xiao Guang.

You'd better not go there.

Why?

I'm sure he doesn't want to see you now.

Think about it.

If he wants you to know,

he'd tell you already.

He's just protecting the last bit

of his self-esteem.

Don't expose him.

I have another idea.

I'll give it a try.

[Children's Palace Recruiting Part-timer]

Hello.

[Hi, I'm Bai Chuan.]

[This is Children's Palace.]

Hi, I want to apply for the Go teaching assistant position.

You're still training?

I'm doing board-setting.

It's already 10 o'clock. Don't you want to go back?

Have a seat.

Are you having troubles lately?

Let me know.

I'm fine.

I know you have a trouble.

You're unlike your usual self.

I...

I don't know how to tell you

what happened to me.

But...

That's my own problem.

It's not your own problem.

It's my...

Our...

Our problem. Including Shi Guang and Hong He.

Don't mind me.

I'm fine.

I...I had skin allergy a couple of days ago.

I've been applying ointment.

I only need to apply a few more times...

Shen Yi Lang.

To me, you're the player in our Club

with the highest potential.

I train hard everyday

just in hope that I can catch up, even a little, with you.

This is true.

This is for you.

You don't have to tell me

what happened to you.

But I hope you'd focus on playing Go again.

Lang, you want to go back now?

You go ahead. I'll practise a little longer.

Is this the power of love?

Is it?

Is it not?

Let's go.

Sorry for making you worry lately.

Believe me.

I can deal with it.

Also, Hong He,

thanks for the phone.

See you in the room.