Chapter 62

Furukawa Masahiro's mind was in chaos.

The original intention of his trip was to use the heat of this tournament to build momentum for his genius granddaughter.

But now... it's all over, it's ruined!

Horikawa Kaori beside him was completely confused.

Huh?

What is the situation?

When watching before, it was clearly Saio-chan who had the advantage, how did Xia Xia Xia Mujun win in the blink of an eye?

And Furukawa Grandfather, didn't you always say your granddaughter has been playing since she was young and is very powerful?

How could she lose to Xia Xia Xia Mujun, who has only played a dozen or so games?

Could it be that you are bragging?

Thinking of this, Horikawa Kaori felt that this possibility was very high, and couldn't help but smile helplessly, thinking that this old grandfather really knows how to exaggerate.

However, of course, she wouldn't say it clearly in front of Furukawa Masahiro; that would be too tactless.

The director at this time also noticed the movement on Xia Xia Xia Mujun and Furukawa Saio's side, and after simple communication with the two commentators through the intercom, he quickly switched the main camera to this corner.

Inoue Masazo and Nanjo Maiko, who received the prompt, immediately restrained the serious expression they had when commentating on the professional match.

They carefully observed the situation on the screen, and both couldn't help but show an expression of being unable to hold back their laughter.

However, the two were not surprised by Xia Xia Xia Mujun's victory—after all, the opponent was just a little girl around ten years old; no matter how powerful she was, there was a limit, and winning was a matter of course.

If he couldn't even win against such an opponent, that would really be shameful.

They couldn't help but sigh that Xia Xia Xia Mujun was lucky to meet such a little contestant in the first round and advance easily.

Of course, if it were any other contestant, they would surely be able to win easily against such an opponent.

Inoue Masazo looked at Furukawa Saio, who was choking on the screen, his tone carrying a bit of regret:

"It seems our little contestant has lost with regret."

Nanjo Maiko sighed lightly, as if she saw her former self.

She clenched her fists and said in an encouraging tone:

"Shogi is like life; there is victory and there is defeat."

"I hope this little contestant can learn from this failure, grow strong, and become stronger and stronger!"

Inoue Masazo nodded in agreement:

"That's right."

"Here, let us first congratulate contestant Xia Xia Xia Mujun on his victory!"

The two commented a few words simply and then didn't say anything more.

After all, in this Shogi tournament gathering experts, although Xia Xia Xia Mujun and Furukawa Saio were outstanding in appearance, they were ultimately not heavyweight contestants.

The audience was more concerned about the fierce duel between professional players, so the director and commentators didn't spend much thought on the two.

At this time, Furukawa Saio was still sobbing softly, her eyes red.

Xia Xia Xia Mujun held her hand and left the competition area together.

Just after walking out of the arena, a staff member stepped forward to remind them:

"Mr. Xia, congratulations on winning the match."

Xia Xia Xia Mujun nodded in response:

"Thank you."

The staff member continued:

"The prize money for winning this time will be deposited into your account before twelve o'clock tonight."

"Regarding the information for the next round of the match, we will send it to your mobile phone as before; please pay attention to check it."

Xia Xia Xia Mujun thanked him politely:

"Okay, thank you."

At this time, he noticed Furukawa Masahiro and Horikawa Kaori, who had been waiting in front for a long time.

Xia Xia Xia Mujun held Furukawa Saio and walked toward them.

As soon as she saw Furukawa Masahiro, the little girl's tears couldn't stop falling, and she threw herself into her grandfather's arms and cried loudly.

Furukawa Masahiro originally had many questions he wanted to ask his granddaughter, but seeing her like this, he couldn't say anything for a while, just stroking her head and comforting her in a low voice.

Horikawa Kaori quietly gave Xia Xia Xia Mujun a thumbs up:

"Congratulations, Xia Xia Xia Mujun, you've won the first battle!"

Xia Xia Xia Mujun smiled slightly:

"Thank you."

Just at this time, Fukuda Tsukasa also easily defeated an opponent and walked out of the arena.

Seeing Furukawa Saio crying so sadly, he immediately understood that this little girl had lost the match.

He was not surprised at all—such a little girl looked like she came from a wealthy family and was just here to join in the fun, having no strength at all.

Whoever met her could win easily; it was just that Xia Xia Xia Mujun was lucky.

Fukuda Tsukasa walked to Xia Xia Xia Mujun's side and said with a big laugh:

"Congratulations, Xia Xia Xia Mujun, you've easily taken a game."

"It seems we can meet again in the arena next time, maybe even compete on the same stage; it's really something to look forward to."

Horikawa Kaori snorted unhappily:

"We don't look forward to meeting you; stay on the side!"

Fukuda Tsukasa was not angry or annoyed, still laughing happily:

"That's not up to you to decide."

"After all, it's all random matching; who you draw is not something you can decide."

"Right, Xia Xia Xia Mujun?"

Xia Xia Xia Mujun nodded slightly:

"That is indeed true."

Fukuda Tsukasa laughed:

"Haha, I knew Xia Xia Xia Mujun would say that."

"If we really meet, please show mercy."

After speaking, he turned and left with a big laugh.

Horikawa Kaori glared fiercely at his back, then turned to Xia Xia Xia Mujun and exhorted:

"Xia Xia Xia Mujun, don't pay attention to this annoying ghost!"

"I think he just thinks we are easy to bully and wants to be randomly matched with us!"

Xia Xia Xia Mujun shook his head and smiled:

"Even if you say that, it's useless; after all, the opponent is not something we can choose."

Horikawa Kaori said helplessly:

"That's also true."

At this time, Xia Xia Xia Mujun's stomach growled ungratefully.

He took out his phone to check the time and found that it was already six o'clock in the evening, so he planned to go home.

Horikawa Kaori heard the protest from his stomach and immediately proposed:

"Xia Xia Xia Mujun, it's getting late; why don't we go have dinner together?"

Furukawa Masahiro also developed a strong interest in Xia Xia Xia Mujun and followed up with a proposal:

"The old man is also hungry."

"Meeting is fate; the old man's driver is waiting outside, why not let the old man be the host and invite everyone to have dinner together?"

Horikawa Kaori was stunned when she heard this.

Driver?

Wait!

Could this old grandfather be very rich?

Otherwise, how could he have a private driver?