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You've been staying at home for

[Previously]

32 days and ten hours.

When are you going to help me find the divine move?

Master Lazy.

I want to go.

He said Shi Guang had visited Lan Yin Temple

to practise Go with an expert before the grading tournament.

Lan Yin Temple?

Allow me to introduce.

This is the number one player of Group B this year, Mu Qing Chun.

I will not play for someone whom I disrespect.

Let's play a round.

If I win,

I'll replace you as the main player.

Tell Senior I'm taking a few days off.

I need an answer

to something very important.

Shi Guang?

What are you doing here?

I'm here

to find out your secret.

Xiao Guang, are you still afraid of him?

But when I meet him again next time,

I won't be afraid anymore.

[Hikaru no Go]

Sir, about this...

-I mean, kid. -It's fine.

The house faces south, so it draws in plenty of natural light.

-And there's a wonderful view. -Xiao Guang.

The environment is elegant. It's perfect for you guys.

It's great.

Maybe I should...

What are these?

They belonged to the previous tenant.

He taught an art class

here before.

If you don't like them,

we can take them away.

It's fine.

They are quite interesting.

Alright. Let me tell you more about this house.

Let's move on to the main bedroom.

-It's over this way... -That'll do.

I think the overall environment is nice.

Save the introduction.

We'll see it for ourselves.

Sure. Call me if you have any questions.

My name is Li.

Thank you, Wang.

Alright.

Shi Guang,

what do you think about the place?

I like it.

It's quite nice.

Why are you looking for a house?

I want to get my own place.

I intend to move out from my parent's house.

Did you drag me along because

you want to rent it with my money?

Listen, I really don't have any money.

All the prize money given by my club

has been taken away by my mum to be put into savings.

Stop.

Look at you, being so petty.

I've signed with a team.

I'm richer than you.

I wanted to ask you

if you would like to move in with me.

What team did you sign with?

Handong Go Institute.

My master's place. He's a coach there.

What do you say?

Do you want to move in with me?

Just live on your own.

I'm fine with staying with my parents.

Think about all the freedom you'll have if you live outside.

Think about it. You can sleep whenever you want.

You can eat whenever you want.

Maybe when I'm in a good mood,

I can make you braised beef noodle soup,

and some pickled cabbage.

That's right.

Xiao Guang,

haven't you always complained that your mum doesn't respect your privacy?

And she always gave me a fright

every time she entered the room.

I hear Hong He is a good cook.

Why don't you think about it?

We'll see.

Shi Guang, no offense,

but we are grown-ups, aren't we?

Soon we'll become contributing members of society.

It's not a good idea for you to stay at home all the time.

It's embarrassing.

What's the matter?

No luck getting scouted?

I did not expect to get it right.

Well, you'd better ask around.

The clock is ticking.

The deadline is just around the corner.

I am a professional Go player.

Do I really need to personally visit those teams?

I'm not doing that. It's embarrassing.

You are not a professional player

if you're not on any team.

It's better than having no team to sign you.

Can you guys stop jinxing me?

You guys?

Who else has asked you?

Someone as annoying as you.

[The 27th Round: The Initiator]

He meant me.

You're petty.

Seems that this thank-you gift of yours is quite expensive.

Sir, it might be just kidney beans to you,

but I hand-picked them, one by one.

And it tastes good.

Whether in soups or porridge, it's good for your health.

Here.

This is from me.

A gift for me?

Thank you, sir.

Mr Bai,

[Advanced Tsume-Go]

this is a very practical gift.

Achieving a dan rank is just the first step of your journey.

There is no end to Go learning. Take it home and study it.

Thank you, sir.

Don't mention it.

When you win a professional tournament one day,

I'll give you

"The Complete Modern Guide to Go".

There's no point talking about professional tournaments now.

I haven't even been signed yet.

It's been two weeks. And I haven't heard a word yet.

That can't be.

By right, a Go scout should have approached you already

when you were participating in the National Go Grading Qualifiers.

Mr Bai, is ranking sixth in the group so bad?

It's not bad.

Just be patient.

Who knows, a better opportunity might come along.

The National Go Grading Qualifiers

[New blood for professional teams born in grading tournament]

has come to a conclusion.

24 top young players

have made it into the professional ranks,

just in time

for the major professional Go teams'

signing spree.

Several top performers in the 1st-dan grading competition

[New blood for professional teams born in grading tournament]

are being sought after.

Mu Qing Chun, Yue Zhi, Lin Yuan Bing, Zhu Meng Yu,

and Hong He have all been recruited by the top teams.

Yue Zhi and others have been signed.

So I heard.

You don't have to remind me.

If we don't get signed,

we won't be able to play anymore.

Isn't there a saying that goes, "gold will always shine?"

Seems that I'm just a gold-plated stone.

Xiao Guang,

eat up.

Thanks, Mum.

By the way,

I almost forgot.

Someone called you during the day when you were not home.

He said he's a

Go scout.

I think his name was Mens or Menz.

Anyway, I didn't hear it clearly.

I wrote down his phone number, it's over there.

Mum, this is such an important thing,

why did you wait until now to tell me?

Alright. Call him then. I'll leave you be.

Hello? Hi.

I heard that you were looking for me this morning.

My family told me.

I missed your phone call this morning.

Yes. That's me. I'm 1st-dan player, Shi Guang.

Tell me the location.

I got it.

Alright, I'll be there tomorrow on time.

Bye.

Xiao Guang is finally shining.

Yes!

[Fangyuan, Top Agent, Mendes]

[Black Trumps White]

Something's wrong.

It was quite rude of me

to call your home out of sudden. Please forgive me.

But it was only because of my thirst for talent.

I was afraid of missing out on a diamond.

What he meant was he was afraid to miss out on

a talented Go player like you.

It's okay. I'm partly to blame.

Because my mum didn't tell me immediately

that you called me.

That's why it took me a while to call you back.

I have... how should I say it...

-Slighted. -Slighted you.

I have slighted you.

Actually I called you up for one purpose.

I wanted to tell you

not to sign with a team so hastily.

I have many top professional teams under my management.

They come to me every day

asking me to contact you.

But I just felt like I should wait.

Maybe we should stop waiting.

I'll sign with any company that best suits me.

Always save the best for last,

especially for a top player like you.

To tell you the truth,

I've already negotiated

with a few teams for you.

You'll get paid at least RMB8,000 per month.

The prize money is all yours.

You can really get me such a good deal?

Let me put it this way.

You know who Yu Liang is, right?

He was the last one to get signed last year.

He signed with a top professional team in the A-League.

After that, he was transferred to Fang Xu's team.

I was the one who arranged it for him.

Really?

I'm very close with Fang Xu.

And of course, it was thanks to the trust that he gave me.

I handle all the signings

for his team.

That's really impressive, sir.

Do they intend to sign me now?

Fang Xu's team is Yu Liang's team.

Don't worry about the contract for now.

The priority right now

is to create a portfolio.

You'll need this for all your future publicity.

[Strategy]

Sure.

I'll do the photo shoot, just like this one.

But you know, collaboration

is all about mutual commitment.

I need you to show some good faith,

to show that you trust me.

You have my trust.

I'm all in.

Good to know.

The photo shoot

won't cost you much.

RMB1,980.

You can make the payment to me first.

I'll refund it to you after the photo shoot.

Hello.

Shi Guang's not home right now.

I am his mother.

Would you like to leave a message? I can pass it on for you.

You see, he went to talk to someone

about signing with a professional team.

I think they are meeting in the coffee shop

in Central Square.

Why don't you give me your phone number and your name?

I'll pass him the message.

Hello? Hello?

This is all I have now.

This is less than RMB100.

You're putting me in a difficult position.

Xiao Guang, don't do the photo shoot.

What does it have to do with playing Go?

How about I write you an IOU?

Xiao Guang.

Do you think...

Mr Fang.

You're here too.

Long time no see.

It's been a while.

I have to run.

I'll get back to you about the photo shoot another time.

Let's talk in private next time.

Not so fast.

I hear that you are also a manager of a Go club.

Looks like you are from the same profession.

Sit down and have a chat.

I thought you guys

know each other well?

Really?

This is the first I've heard about this.

I can't stay.

I have to go now. I'll leave you be.

I knew something was wrong with him.

The tsume-go on the back of his card was all wrong.

Look at you, being tricked by just a few photos.

He's a con man.

Never mind.

At least I didn't lose my savings.

I'm so glad.

Did you come to see me?

I just called your home.

Your mother said

you were meeting with a Go scout here.

So I came straight over.

Let's forget about the whole thing.

So you're here for?

I would like to invite you

to join my club, Wei Da G.C.

[Contract]

Are you really going to sign Xiao Guang?

You have a great eye,

a keen eye and a clear eye for talent.

Xiao Guang won't let you down.

Does Yu Liang know about this?

Of course.

He's the one who recommended you.

He was making fun of me

for finishing sixth the other day.

Does this mean that Yu Liang

has recognised you as his opponent?

There's no need

to reply to me immediately.

I'll give you a few days to think about it.

Thank you

for what you did.

What did I do?

You were my referee.

If it hadn't been for you,

I wouldn't have been able to take the exam.

No need to thank me for that.

Someone asked me to help you.

Yu Liang again?

You two are really interesting.

Despite the rivalry,

you guys secretly care about each other.

I don't care about him at all.

I don't really pay attention to his life.

You're getting bad at lying.

G.C Club.

Go Club.

Doesn't "go" mean "move"?

To move a stone. It's brilliant.

I bet you didn't imagine

you'd learn foreign language in your lifetime.

Well, I didn't imagine I'd meet a rascal like you.

Everything just feels so surreal to me.

Can I play on the same team with Yu Liang?

Who's the one that stressed that he didn't care?

He is the one who invited me this time.

It's different.

Why don't you give Fang Xu a call now?

In case of any changes.

Good point.

Good point.

Why should I call him now?

As if I'm desperate. I'm not.

I know what you're thinking.

It's all over your face.

I'm going to ask Hong He in a couple of days

to check out some houses.

I'm going to rent a big house.

A big house?

Mum, how many times do I have to tell you?

Knock before you enter. You scared me.

I got it.

What did you say just now?

Checking out houses?

Why?

Hong He is moving out.

Shouldn't I move out too?

Have you made up your mind?

I'm still considering it. I have to see the house first.

You got another call today.

He gave me this.

I've got his name card. Relax.

Don't worry about it.

I haven't signed the contract yet.

I'll put the clothes here for you. Put them away yourself.

I got it.

Good for you.

Silent farts stink, while loud farts are odourless.

Apparently you've been holding back the loudest one.

Shut up, or I'm going to punch you.

You make signing with a professional team

sound so dirty.

I have to rethink whether

I should remain friends with you.

Let me tell you,

my friend, I'm saving the best for you.

What?

I'm going to let you have that room.

The biggest room?

Good for you.

Why are you so nice to me?

Come on, let me give you a kiss.

Cut it out.

But I think our living room

is a bit small, don't you think?

Why don't we pick a bigger house?

No.

This house is great.

It has a lot of natural light, and it's good value for money.

Not to mention that your room comes with a large bed.

It's so comfy.

-Why do we have to find another house? -But I want to put a Go board here.

There is no space for it here.

Friend,

who would put a Go board in the living room?

I think we should put a deckchair instead.

When our friends come over, they can sit on it

and watch TV. It would be really nice.

What is the couch for then?

You and I can sit on it.

Where will you sit when your friends come over? Right?

Alright. That's enough.

You know the rules.

One, two, open it.

Let's get a deckchair tomorrow.

You're so annoying.

Xiao Guang, our room is so big.

We can put a Go table in there.

-Really? -Yes.

-We have room for a Go table? -Yes.

Hurry up and show me.

-You're here. -Senior.

Good. Let's play a round.

Senior,

I'd like to give it one last shot.

Think of it as doing me a favour.

-Can you help me? -That's enough.

I know what you're going to ask.

I've given him the contract.

Who?

Shi Guang.

Didn't you beg me to sign him?

I...

I wasn't begging.

I was just being honest.

Really?

But that's not what you said just now.

Well, since he hasn't signed it yet,

it's not too late to change my mind.

Senior,

please think it over.

Even though he's not the strongest player,

I have just the role

for him in the team.

Are you saying that

you have other arrangements for him?

Let me test it out and we'll see.

If there's nothing else, I'll be off now.

Don't go yet.

Play a round with me.

Here.

I heard that you played a round with Mu Qing Chun.

You've been dethroned.

Don't worry.

I'll get it back soon.

Alright.

Thank you.

Are you really moving out?

I've made the arrangement with Hong He.

Come visit me sometime.

It's a great place.

And it's close to the Go institute.

It's very convenient for my friends

to come over to practise Go.

But our house is big too.

There's enough room for everyone.

Besides, isn't it convenient having me take care of you?

That's true.

But when my friends come visit me,

they'll say I already have a job, yet I'm still staying home.

It's inappropriate.

Even though you have a job, you are still a child, aren't you?

You're a minor.

If you move out now, I'll be worried.

This is such a cliche.

Didn't you promise me already?

You'll support all my decisions.

Why are you backing out now?

I do support you, Shi Guang.

But that's not the same thing, is it?

Wait until you're 18,

and then you can stay wherever you want.

But not now.

Why not?

You're using the age thing on me again.

When I finally am 18,

you're just going to find other reasons.

"You're single, you don't have a child,"

"you don't own a house," and so on.

At this rate, I'll never move out.

Do you want to move out that badly?

What's wrong with this house?

Why do you hate it?

I don't...

Xiao Guang,

talk nicely.

Mum,

take a look at me, look at me.

I'm not a child anymore.

I've grown up.

Look at my face, do I still look like a junior high student?

I have a job now.

And I'm very happy

with this house, and you.

I'm very grateful for it,

but I just want to see what it is like to be independent.

I need my own space too.

Please.

Just give me a chance. Alright?

You just have to move out, don't you?

Fine. But let me tell you, I'm not going to give you a cent.

Don't worry. I have a salary.

I don't need your money.

Shi Guang.

You think you're a grown-up now, don't you?

You think I shouldn't interfere with your life anymore, don't you?

Let me tell you.

I'll leave you alone now.

From now on,

you'll take responsibility for your own life.

We were just talking nicely, but she got mad again.

Did talking nicely help?

It didn't work at all.

Xiao Guang,

why don't you leave these clothes here?

You're going to come home soon anyway.

I'm not coming back.

I'm afraid my mum will keep me here if I come back.

Does Hong He have a TV over there?

Can we come back

if I want to watch TV?

Seriously.

You were the one who encouraged me to leave.

Now that we're really leaving, you're regretting it.

I'm afraid that once I leave,

there'll be no one

to watch TV with your mother.

A little to the left.

Move it back a little.

Move it forward just a bit.

Okay. Put it here.

-How is it? -Perfect.

It's perfect.

Sit down.

What do you think?

I can't believe you actually

put a Go table here.

Do you smell something?

No.

I smell the scent of freedom.

Why didn't you tell me that you smelled something burning?

The noodles are all burned.

So the scent of freedom that you were talking about

was the smell of something burning.

[National Go A-League Warm Up Tournament]

I've lost.

I resign.

Looks like the initiator

is working again.

Hurry up.

Hurry up, come on.

-Don't rush me. Don't rush me. -The Go board.

-Don't rush me. -Hurry up.

-It's hot. -What's your problem?

I've been waiting all night for dinner.

-Are you going to starve me to death? -Alright.

A good meal is worth the wait.

This is the good meal that you made?

It's the Hong family's secret recipe.

What is this? Isn't this instant noodles?

-It's the manufacturer's recipe. -Are you eating or not?

I'm eating.

Save some for me.

Stop pushing me away. There's plenty for both of us.

[Next up, we have some Go news.]

[In yesterday's Tengen Tournament semifinals,]

[9th-dan player Zhao Bing Feng]

[defeated 9th-dan player Fang Xu]

[by 2.75 points]

-[to reach the finals.] -Let me tell you,

Xu played pretty well at the beginning.

He played it brilliantly, especially after the mid-game.

But when they reached the end-game,

Zhao Bing Feng found a loophole in his moves.

But I still support Xu.

I really believe that he could win a title this year.

In that case,

wouldn't Zhao Bing Feng be up against

Yu Xiao Yang this year?

That's right.

Awesome.

We are finally going to see

Yu Xiao Yang play Go.

Yes.

Myself only, to be precise. You're not included.

What do you mean?

What do I mean?

Well,

my master was kind enough

to appoint me

to be the record keeper.

I was asked to write down the game records

and keep time.

Let me show you a sample.

You certainly have never seen it before.

I put it right here just now.

Did you see a piece of white paper?

It's full of grids.

Here it is.

It's stuck to the pot, you see.

I get it now.

Just write down the records

and put down your name at the end, right?

Got it.

What are you doing here?

Xu,

I lost a match again today.

Sorry.

You've lost four or five games in a row, haven't you?

I'm willing to be the third player in future tournaments.

I'm not qualified to become the main player for now.

This isn't up to me.

You'll have to ask Yu Liang yourself.

No way.

Give it back after I took it away? It's humiliating.

I'm not going to do that.

Just fix it up for me.

Okay.

But next time I ask you to be the main player,

don't turn me down.

When I really believe that I'm qualified,

I won't be modest.

-Bye, Xu. -Okay.

He's still a kid.

[The contract is fine. I can sign it anytime.]

[I'll see you next Monday night at the usual place.]

I'll officially join the team next week.

I'm really looking forward to playing with Yu Liang.

Where should I put it?

Jump, jump.

Move.

Push through.

What's the matter?

Why are you looking so glum?

Nothing.

Is it because you heard that Yu Xiao Yang is going to play?

And you really want to watch and play him?

Probably.

I'm going to beg Hong He

to give me the record keeping gig.

Really?

The chance for you to watch

Yu Xiao Yang play doesn't come easily.

You mustn't miss it.

Forget it if it's too much for you.

Not at all.

I'll go and beg him now.

He's a pushover.

I was just wondering why he was in such a hurry to talk to Hong He.

Turned out he was about to lose.

Can Can, do you have plans tomorrow?

Let's hang out at my place.

Sure. We can watch dramas.

You can eat whatever you want.

It's a deal.

Alright, I'll pick you up tomorrow.

Did you move out of your house for that?

What are you doing?

Why didn't you knock?

That's low. How could you eavesdrop on my phone call?

Wait.

How could you say that?

I was just thinking

if I should go out tomorrow

and give you some privacy.

I wonder if this decision of mine

is good or bad. What do you think?

Nice.

That's very considerate of you.

-We're best friends. Of course I know... -This doesn't sound right.

You must be up to something.

-Look at you, you must be up to no good. -Hong He,

we've known each other for so long.

Don't you know me?

I'm helping you, why do I need...

Can I have your job as the record keeper?

No.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

I don't know when I'll come across such an opportunity again.

Exactly.

It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

to be alone with Can Can.

Two people in the same room being romantic with each other.

No one knows if this opportunity will come again.

I...

I'm feeling anxious for you.

Anyway, if you say yes,

I'll get out of here early in the morning.

You can bring Can Can here in the morning.

I won't come home until 9 a.m.

It's your call.

Fine.

Deal.

It's a deal.

Now get lost.

-Wise choice. -Get lost.

-I feel like I made a bad deal. -Get lost.

Are we expecting another new member?

He should be joining soon.

This see-saw is too small.

It's not fun at all.

Stop being picky.

I'm exhausted.

I'm so hungry.

Who told you not to bring any money?

Listen here,

I can survive without money.

But I can't survive

when my phone's battery is dead.

Why don't we just go back?

No.

I don't want to be a third wheel.

Third wheel?

-What does that mean? -The third wheel,

how should I explain it to you?

It's like when you're playing Go with someone else,

and I just have to watch you play,

even though you don't want me to.

That makes me the third wheel.

Like when you're reading a magazine at home,

and I want to read it too, but you just wouldn't let me.

That makes me the third wheel too.

That...

That's one way to put it.

Still, it also means...

Why are you so obsessed with me reading the magazine?

That happened only once or twice. Let it go.

Seriously.

Do you think Mum has made dinner by now?

Why don't

we go home and check it out?

Can we do that?

I suppose we can.

Come in.

Mum,

I'm home to check in on you.

-Mum. -Stop calling. There's no one home.

Where did she go?

Working?

Then I'll just...

What's this?

Is this some kind of revenge?

Now she won't even cook, leaving me raw ingredients.

Maybe she finally realised

what a relief it is

to be rid of a heavy burden like you.

But I'm not relieved, okay?

I'm going crazy.

Looks like I have to eat instant noodles again.

I can't take it.

I'm turning into a walking seasoning packet.

Now do you realise how good home is?

I've had enough of

my mum's cooking.

Hong He, I'm being nice enough.

I only came back at 9:01 p.m.

Where have you been?

Your phone was turned off.

We've been waiting hours for you.

Mum.

Hong He, turn down the heat for the soup.

Alright. I'm on it.

Mum, I miss you so much.

I even went home to find you.

What are you doing here?

That's enough.

Why else would I be here? I miss you too.

I knew it.

You can't take care of yourself when you live outside.

I remember you didn't take anything with you when you left home.

The hospital has been very busy these past two days.

There were many kids your age

who didn't know how to take care

of themselves.

Take this.

And your blanket.

Put it on when it gets cold at night, okay?

Don't worry, ma'am. I'll take care of him for you.

I have a question though.

When should I add in the tofu?

Alright.

Just leave the vegetables there. I'll cook.

Okay, ma'am.

I'm finished with the rest.

Call me if you need anything.

Okay, give me your apron.

Hong He, the movie has ended.

Change the disc.

Okay.

Hurry up.

Hong He.

What's going on here?

What took you so long?

Didn't you tell me to come back at this hour?

Let me tell you,

today,

I had a lot of mixed feelings.

Hong He, where is the salt?

I'm coming, ma'am. It's right there on top.

It's here, ma'am.

-Let me tear it off for you. -Sure.

-The old one ran out. -Senior.

Senior, take a look at the TV.

-I'm coming. -Mum, do you need some help?

I've never seen you being so diligent at home.

That's because I've learned to appreciate my old life.

Alright. Pass me the salt.

You got it.

Let me help you.

Give it to me. That's enough.

Mum, let me tell you,

without your cooking,

I've been eating instant noodles for the past few days.

I don't want to anymore.

I really miss your...

If you don't want to help, that's fine.

Just don't be a hassle, okay?

Fine.

I'll show you.

I'll show you

my appetite later.

I'm going to eat you out of house and home.

Sure.

[Fangyuan Go Institute]

Xiao Guang.

Xiao Guang,

Yu Xiao Yang is sitting right here.

I wish it was me on the other side.

When can we play against Yu Xiao Yang?

You're this year's new 1st-dan player?

Hello, sir. I'm Shi Guang.

[Will I]

[master the divine move if I defeat you?]

[I don't want to play anymore!]

The first round of the Tengen Tournament three-game finals

will now begin.

[Yu Xiao Yang, Zhao Bing Feng]

Yu Xiao Yang looks so powerful when he places the stones.

Get me Yu Xiao Yang's game records

for the last six months.

Get everyone to study it.

I'll give all of you three days.

I want to know his latest strategy.

Sir,

Go Master Sang Yuan is waiting for you inside.

What is the old man doing here?

I have no idea.

Mr Sang, what brings you here?

You lost a game,

there's no need to get angry.

It's bad for your health.

Mr Sang, you should have

told me you were coming.

I would've asked them to set things up.

I watched the game today.

It's a pity that you lost.

It's no pity.

I was outclassed.

I accept the defeat.

However, there was a big flaw in Yu Xiao Yang's moves.

And you failed to notice it.

That's why I said it's a pity that you lost.

Is that so?

Please,

enlighten me then.

-You can go out first. -Okay.

Don't forget what I told you to do.

-Okay. -Close the door.

That's not right.

This isn't Zhao Bing Feng's style.

This is a combination of different people's styles.

He changed his style.

But it wasn't his style.

Black wins by 1.75 points.

Mr Yu,

thank you for the game.

You've defeated me fair and square.

Come in.

Dad,

aren't you going to bed?

I have less time to practise

as I take long naps during the day.

But you need to take breaks,

or you'll wear yourself out.

As long as I'm a Go player,

I'll keep practising Go every day.

If your goal is to be

the number one Go player in the world,

you can never stop playing.

Go to bed.

You'd better take an early rest too.

Hurry up, or you'll be late.

Alright, hold your horses.

What if I trip and die?

Who will take you to the game then?

Mr Yu,

what do you think

about this tournament?

Can you tell us the reason?

Mr Yu, can you please tell us the reason?

Mr Yu,

can you please answer our questions?

Mr Yu...

Yu Xiao Yang

looks different today.

[Yu Xiao Yang, Zhao Bing Feng]

Why do I feel like Mr Yu is going to lose again?

It seems as if he's heading towards a slow death.

I don't think so.

Looks like Zhao Bing Feng is in danger.

[Yu Xiao Yang, Zhao Bing Feng]

White wins the mid-game.

He's improved again.

No.

He is always improving.

At this point,

Black has no choice but to make connection moves.

Simultaneously, White makes a move.

A wedge move.

Think.

Try and predict the outcome.

When I saw his move,

I had just one word in my mind,

"wow."

It's incredible.

Who would have thought he would place it here?

It's a brilliant move, isn't it?

It was incredible indeed.

It's incredible.

I shouldn't have given you that record keeping gig.

It's okay. I can review the game for you.

But you know what,

I'm not exaggerating.

When Yu Xiao Yang was playing,

there was an uncanny aura about him.

And if you listen carefully,

you could actually hear the sound of wind

when he placed the stones.

You're exaggerating.

It wasn't that magical.

I shouldn't have let you have this opportunity.

Don't be so frustrated.

We'll play against the top players

in the Mystery Go Room someday.

We'll be the stars then.

You're right.

We had our 1st-grade competition

in Mystery Go Room.

I really want to play with master players like

Yu Xiao Yang, Fang Xu,

Xu Hou, Sang Yuan and Lin Li.

Me too.

Cut it out.

Stop daydreaming.

Think about who my master is.

A national player who won five tournaments in a row.

You can't compete with him just because you want to.

You're being negative again.

I'm setting a goal here.

I have one small goal right now.

I'll play against Yu Liang first.

I'll set a small goal too then.

I want to play against Yu Liang's father.

How hard can it be?

Once you get signed,

you can play against Yu Liang

whenever you want to.

You two are on the same team anyway.

Am I right? When are you signing the contract?

You're right.

Tomorrow.

Fang Xu and I made an appointment.

That'll do.

One more thing,

aren't we having the 1st-dan certificate ceremony in two days?

I've bought two suits.

I heard there'll be many people on that day.

Take a look for me.

I'm going to check it out for you. You're rich again.

I'm going to wear it on that day.

Now that we've reached a new stage,

we're going to play with more master players.

Am I about to

attain the divine move soon?

Mr Fang.

Don't call me mister.

I can't live up to that title.

You can just call me "Senior"

like Xiao Liang does.

Senior,

thank you for your recognition.

Let's not talk about recognition first.

There's something

I have to tell you first.

Even after I sign you,

with your current strength,

I'm afraid I can't let you play in any tournament yet.

I understand.

I'm still a 1st-dan player after all.

I'll put you on the team

as a sparring partner first.

Are you okay with that?

Yes.

But I'm still looking forward to the surprises

that you'll bring me.

Senior,

There's another question I've been meaning to ask you.

Why do you want to sign me?

Since you've asked,

I'll level with you.

It was indeed Xiao Liang who recommended you.

He believes you have a lot of potential.

But

I think you can

serve a bigger role,

which is

to keep Xiao Liang on his toes at all times.

What do you mean?

Do you know what an initiator is?

It's a substance that acts as a catalyst

in a chemical reaction.

And you are Yu Liang's initiator.

Every time you improve, he would feel pressured.

He'll keep pressing forward

and keep striving.

Only then will he reach his full potential.

That is the Xiao Liang we've been anticipating.

But I also believe this is

a great opportunity for you.

I'm sure you can make your own judgement.

I'm sorry, Mr Fang.

I'm not signing this contract.

Shi Guang.

Shi Guang.

[Party A: Fang Xu, Party B: Shi...]

Have you really made up your mind?

You're not signing Fang Xu?

I don't know.

Perhaps my rejection just now was impulsive.

But I just couldn't stand it anymore.

I know how you feel.

Did I make a mistake?

What will I do without any professional matches?

Even so,

we still shouldn't be used as initiators.

Don't I deserve some recognition?

You have me.

Xiao Guang,

I look forward

to seeing you

shine in this new world.

[Incidents like this often happen in the universe.]

[And the light from many supernova explosions]

[can travel millions of light years to Earth,]

[where it can be observed by humans.]

[It has recently been reported that]

[an unusual supernova explosion]

[may soon occur near Earth.]

[According to astronomers' predictions,]

[this is a binary star system.]

[The two stars orbit each other,]

[and then they will begin to merge.]

[Scientists have suggested that]

[every time a supernova occurs,]

[it may lead to partial instability]

[in time and space.]

[And there is a small probability that]

[it may be accompanied with a quantum leap phenomenon.]

I'm so nervous.

Xiao Guang,

cheer up.

This is a very important lesson in your life.

Welcome aboard.

Yu Liang,

it's true that no one has signed me yet.

But I don't want to be someone else's sparring partner,

especially yours.

What are you talking about?

If you're looking for an initiator,

find somebody else.

I can't do it.

I'm unprofessional.

Next, I would like to invite

[2005 1st-Dan Certificate Ceremony]

this year's new 1st-dan players to the stage. Welcome.

Let's welcome last year's 1st-dan players

to present the awards to the new players.

Congratulations to all the new 1st-dan players.

Please allow our photographer

to capture this moment.

Alright. Everyone, look at me.

Good, hold your certificates up.

Ready?

Smile. Good.