Chapter 18: Still Waters Run Deep

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

After borrowing the start-up funds from Yu Xuan, Cheng Qianqian sneaked out of the classroom when no one was looking. She called Lan out and handed her the bank card while asking her to lean over to give her some instructions.

“In any case, you can exaggerate as much as you want. You don’t have to hold back, understand?”

Lan understood what she meant, but she still looked at her suspiciously. “Can you really do it? I’ve never seen you play Go before. If not, I’d better bet less. This is 500,000 yuan! If we lose, how long will we have to take to pay it back!”

Cheng Qianqian rolled her eyes at her. “When have I ever let you lose! This kind of opportunity is super rare. If it wasn’t for the fact that I had no other choice, I wouldn’t make this move either. But we need enough start-up capital. This is the fastest way!”

“Alright! I’ll do it right away!”

After the zither class ended, Cheng Qianqian inquired about the registration process from Yu Xuan. She went straight to the teaching office and found the teacher-in-charge to register for the Go tournament.

The teacher looked at Cheng Qianqian suspiciously. “Are you Cheng Qianqian from Class F?”

Even though they had only heard of her name but had not met her before, news had already spread throughout the entire school just this afternoon that an ugly girl had just joined the school. She was extremely ugly, yet she was so talented that even Teacher Xue from the Ancient Poetry Department was impressed with her, and she even argued in the canteen with Qi Xuanxuan.

“Yes, teacher.”

The teacher took out a registration form and handed it to her. “Then fill in your particulars here!”

Cheng Qianqian quickly filled in the form and handed it back to the teacher.

The teacher took a look and frowned. “Where’s the information on your past competitions and awards?”

“I’ve never participated in a competition, nor have I won any awards.”

The teacher. “…”

“Student Cheng, this is a very serious matter. You haven’t even participated in a competition before, yet you’re going to participate in such a high-level Go match. This isn’t child’s play.”

“Teacher, there’s always a first time for everything, and my registration is in accordance with the school’s rules!”

The teacher couldn’t refute that. He stamped on it and then gave her the contestant pass.

“Thank you, teacher!” Cheng Qianqian took it and bowed before skipping out of the office.

Soon, the news that Cheng Qianqian was going to participate in the Go match spread throughout the entire school.

Apart from the fact that Cheng Qianqian had stood up against the two bullies of the Royal College on the first day of her arrival—Wang Ze and Qi Xuanxuan—she had also won the recognition of Teacher Xue. Hence, she had quickly become a celebrity in the school, and her every move was watched closely.

What attracted everyone’s attention was that someone in the office had leaked Cheng Qianqian’s registration form. They found out that she had never participated in any competitions before, yet she had the guts to register for the world championship match. This was even more shocking.

“This Cheng Qianqian must be crazy! She hasn’t even participated in any competitions before, yet she dares to challenge at the chess tournament!”

“That’s right! Does she think that Go is like poetry, that she could win just by reciting a few lines!”

“But since she dares to participate, she might really have some skills!”

“No way! If she’s an expert, I’ll cut off my own head and kick it like a ball!”

“But she even knows the lost ancient poems and has even exchanged with Teacher Xue for so long. She doesn’t seem to be so ignorant and incompetent. Perhaps she really has some hidden abilities!”

“Why don’t we find someone to test her?”