Chapter 100: Interview!

"Grandpa, are you not participating in the competition this time?" Gu Chuan Caixu asked, looking up with a confused face.

Gu Chuan Changhong waved his hands repeatedly, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes smoothing out: "Grandpa is old; it's better to leave such opportunities to the young."

Gu Chuan Caixu knew clearly that her grandfather was the Long Wang from over twenty years ago.

In the shogi world, the title "Long Wang" symbolizes supreme glory, representing the strongest player of that era.

However, time spares no one. Grandpa suffered from an illness at that time, and with age, his physical strength gradually couldn't keep up with the high-intensity competition rhythm, which is why he gradually faded out of the shogi world and lived in anonymity for many years.

Having learned shogi under Grandpa's guidance since childhood, she looked at Gu Chuan Changhong's slightly hunched figure and smiled sweetly:

"Then let Caixu win first place for Grandpa, okay?"

Gu Chuan Changhong stroked his gray beard and smiled kindly:

"Okay!"

"When you compete in the afternoon, Grandpa will be watching you from below. You must do your best."

Gu Chuan Caixu nodded vigorously, her young face full of seriousness:

"Mm!"

At this moment, Natsume Chikage was completely unaware of the conversation between the grandfather and granddaughter beside him; his entire focus was on his mobile phone screen, his fingertips dancing rapidly on the virtual keyboard.

His side profile while focusing on typing had distinct lines, and his expression was serious, drawing frequent glances from many spectators around him.

Even the experienced Gu Chuan Changhong couldn't help but sigh inwardly, that there could be such a handsome young man in the world...

The young Gu Chuan Caixu was even more deeply attracted, her bright, lively eyes fixed on Natsume Chikage without blinking.

At this time, the host below, Sawatari Rika, was conducting pre-match interviews.

According to the program schedule, she needed to interview several distinctive participants and spectators before and after the start of the competition.

She moved elegantly along the edge of the venue, her eyes scanning the audience keenly, looking for suitable interview subjects.

Soon, her gaze fixed on the boy in the school uniform in the audience area, and her eyes lit up instantly.

Sawatari Rika made a quick deduction and judged that Natsume Chikage was likely a participant in the second or third session rather than an ordinary spectator—at this time of day, ordinary students wouldn't specifically ask for leave to watch the competition.

She turned and gestured to the photography assistant toward Natsume Chikage in the audience:

"If we can interview that boy, the visual effect will definitely be very good."

"Maybe we can even use this interview to make a few short video covers to attract female viewers."

"You know, the main force watching TV and chasing dramas is still female viewers, and they love watching boys who have both good looks and talent."

The photography assistant looked in the direction she pointed and was immediately amazed.

"He is indeed outstanding; I feel like the male stars in the entertainment industry aren't as good-looking as him."

Sawatari Rika instructed:

"Yes, but there are too many people here now, and it's not convenient for me to go over."

"You go over and ask that boy if he is willing to accept an interview."

"Remember to confirm if he is a participant first."

"Even if he is a spectator, it doesn't matter; we can interview him from the angle of 'why did you specifically ask for leave to watch the competition'."

The photography assistant nodded, carefully walking through the aisle between the seats, apologizing in a low voice to those passing by from time to time.

This movement attracted the attention of the surrounding spectators.

Gu Chuan Changhong also noticed the approaching photography team.

Seeing the assistant carrying the camera walking in this direction, he immediately understood their intention and couldn't help but sigh inwardly: he had lived in anonymity for more than ten years; he didn't expect to be recognized as soon as he arrived at the competition venue?

He thought he had long been forgotten; now it seems he was overthinking.

Since he had been discovered, there was no other way; he would accept the interview a little bit. Anyway, he came here this time to let everyone know about his genius granddaughter.

Thinking of this, Gu Chuan Changhong no longer hid in the crowd and slowly stood up.

However, just as he was preparing to welcome the interview, he found that the photography assistant's gaze was not on him at all, but went straight to Natsume Chikage beside him.

"Excuse me for bothering you, can I take a little of your time?"

Hearing this, Gu Chuan Changhong sat back in his seat, slightly embarrassed, suddenly thinking it would be better to follow the previous plan and announce his family name after his granddaughter won a few games, which might be more effective.

But he really was old; he had lived in anonymity for too long, and the young people nowadays didn't recognize him...

Gu Chuan Caixu asked curiously: "Grandpa, did you stand up just now because you wanted to go to the restroom?"

"Cough, cough... no," Gu Chuan Changhong's old face flushed slightly, "Grandpa was just... just wanted to stretch his muscles."

As he spoke, he pretended to twist his waist in his seat and stretched his arms.

Natsume Chikage looked up, his face showing confusion: "Is there something?"

After the photography assistant saw Natsume Chikage's appearance at close range, he was even more amazed.

From a distance, he already felt it was very outstanding; seeing it up close, it was even more breathtaking!

"That... we are from Tokyo Television, and we would like to ask if you are a participant or a spectator?"

Natsume Chikage answered softly:

"A participant."

A joyful smile immediately bloomed on the photography assistant's face:

"That's great!"

"We are looking for some participants to interview."

"We feel your temperament is very special; I wonder if you are willing to accept our interview?"

Other participants around heard this, their faces turned black, and they were shouting inwardly: Are we not people? Are we really not people?! You just pick handsome guys to interview, right?!

Natsume Chikage shook his head politely and refused:

"No."

The photography assistant was stunned:

"Eh? Our program will be broadcast simultaneously on national television and online platforms."

"There will be many viewers watching at that time; this opportunity is very rare. Are you really not going to consider it again?"

Natsume Chikage still shook his head:

"Sorry, I don't like being in the spotlight; let it go to someone else."

Seeing this, the photography assistant couldn't force it:

"Sorry to bother you."

Other participants heard Natsume Chikage refuse the interview, first surprised, then secretly happy.

They waved to the photography assistant one after another:

"I am also a participant; I am willing to accept the interview!" ===== CHAPTER 101 =====