The two of them were old friends, and it was unexpected that they would meet an old acquaintance.
Song Qiao chuckled, looking at Guo Can's avatar opposite him, a hint of mockery in his eyes.
This guy was really something.
It seemed he cared a lot about that previous win or loss. He had just come online not long ago, played a game, and was immediately invited by Guo Can.
However…
Thinking of this, Song Qiao glanced at Alice, who was sitting on his lap, staring at the screen and preparing to make her move. A smile curved his lips.
"But this time, you might still lose."
Meanwhile, Guo Can was sitting in front of his computer, looking at Song Qiao, who had already accepted the invitation, his eyes filled with joy.
He slapped the table and grunted twice.
"Last time, I let you get lucky. This time, you won't have such good fortune. I will be fully prepared and reclaim all the reputation I lost before!"
As he spoke, Guo Can glared at the screen, his mind racing, thinking about his next move.
But he never expected that this time, when playing chess with "Song Qiao," he found "Song Qiao's" attacking momentum to be extremely fierce.
A single wrong word could lead to a killing move, leaving him nowhere to hide.
This situation caused large drops of cold sweat to bead on his forehead. His Adam's apple bobbed, his eyes widened, and he couldn't help but exclaim loudly.
"What a joke!"
"Why has his playing style changed so drastically?"
However, despite his words, Guo Can remained vigilant, constantly defending and trying to find an opening to break through the encirclement.
The chessboard between the two had already attracted quite a few onlookers. Some passersby even started posting comments as they played.
"It's them again? I watched their game before, and it was intense. But unfortunately, this Guo Can lost."
"Heh, you're right. That time, Song Qiao seemed like a different person compared to now, with completely different styles."
"I heard Guo Can has always suspected that Song Qiao wasn't himself last time and hired a ghostwriter. It seems they've met again, and they're playing another match."
"..."
The netizens chatted amongst themselves.
But the players, engrossed in the game, had no time to pay attention to them. Their focus was entirely on the chessboard.
Song Qiao stared at the board, chuckled, and occasionally kissed Alice, playfully touching her leg.
Alice squirmed slightly, gave Song Qiao a somewhat chiding look, and then devoted her full attention to the game.
Guo Can was now utterly bewildered, his mind filled with questions.
Did he hire a mercenary last time? Was he doing it again this time?
No matter how hard he tried to rack his brain, he wouldn't have thought that while Song Qiao wasn't with Mo Ling this time, Alice's strength was not to be underestimated.
The Go battle between the two drew more and more viewers.
The comments on the side became increasingly chaotic. Song Qiao, however, was unhurried, watching leisurely.
He would occasionally glance at the live comments, smile, and then return his attention to the chessboard.
Guo Can watched another stone land in his path, making him curse in anger and grit his teeth.
"Well played, Song Qiao! I don't believe it!"
"Since your offensive is so strong, your defense must have some weaknesses. As long as I find that loophole, humph!"
Muttering to himself, Guo Qiao immediately began to set up his strategy.
Meanwhile, Alice's situation was going smoothly. Her constant attacks made her mind wander.
During the game, there were inevitably openings.
Song Qiao would remind her.
"Very impressive. This person's skill is good. You're managing to play this well against him."
Hearing this, Alice's face flushed slightly, and she looked a little embarrassed. Her clear, flowing eyes blinked slightly, and she said softly,
"Song, although he's been defending, I can't completely corner him. He's constantly looking for an escape."
Alice sighed as she said this.
"This stalemate can't go on forever."
"I know, but if he keeps dodging like this, he'll lose eventually," Song Qiao said.
Their conversation was relaxed.
On Guo Can's side, the atmosphere was far less pleasant.
He was finding it incredibly difficult to withstand the attacks, and the relentless pressure on the board made his head spin.
A single mistake in this kind of attack could lead to his complete downfall, leaving him with no place to bury himself.
"What is this? Why so aggressive? We're acquaintances, can't we take it easy?"
He couldn't help but mutter, but Guo Can wasn't backing down. Seeing the trap he was about to set, a sly smile appeared on his face.
"Come on, keep attacking. Once you fall into my trap, this game is over for you."
As he spoke, a stone quietly fell into his trap.
"Game over!"
As the word "loss" appeared, Alice blinked in surprise, then looked a bit dejected.
"He's too good. Song, he could set a trap even in that situation. I truly admire him."
Song Qiao shook his head, not blaming her. Instead, he pulled her into a hug, kissed her cheek, and then stroked her thigh.
"It's okay. This guy is a professional player, so it's normal to lose to him. Let's play another round. I'll cheer you on from the side."
As he spoke, he increased the pressure of his embrace. Alice's face turned red, and she glanced at him, saying shyly,
"Song, your way of cheering makes me a little distracted."
"Song..."
Before she could say more, Song Qiao placed a hand over her mouth. Alice swallowed her words back, her beautiful eyes blinking gently. Under Song Qiao's gaze, she invited Guo Can for another round.
Guo Can was surprised that "Song Qiao" dared to challenge him again, but he gladly accepted.
The onlookers cheered, finding the match exciting.
This time, Alice abandoned her previous direct and aggressive approach and instead adopted a cunning and treacherous strategy.
Every move was a deadly trap, and a single mistake meant losing the entire game!
It was even more dangerous than the previous round.
At the same time, Guo Can's face turned pale as he watched the constantly changing board, gasping in disbelief.
"Damn it, this kid is ruthless! He's not leaving any room to breathe. How am I supposed to play this?"
Guo Can looked again and again, but still couldn't find any opening for an attack.
As for traps...
After gaining experience in the first game, how could he fall for it again in the second?
For a moment, Guo Can felt incredibly distressed.
And this round was no exception. Guo Can lost!
He lost decisively, with no hint of resistance.
This round also left Song Qiao in a daze as he looked at the excited woman on his lap.
After a period of absentmindedness, he couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment.
"Amazing."
He was already contemplating that next time he met Guo Can, he would just let Alice handle it.