A big crowd had formed outside the chess pavilion, trampling a few wild plums.
Many people were on their way to come over. It was chaotic on the Chess Board Mountain.
He Zhan had already left the bank of the brook, then came to the front of the chess pavilion.
Se Se had been by his side the entire time. "Don't you have a game of Go to play?" she asked He Zhan out of curiosity.
"No, I'm not going," replied He Zhan while shaking his head.
As this more interesting event was unfolding, watching the game became more important than playing it.
Se Se was concerned, asking, "Aren't you afraid of being disqualified?"
"The rules can't be used to punish everything."
Pointing to the two people in the chess pavilion, He Zhan said, "They've pulled such a stunt; who would be in their right mood to play the Go game right now?"
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This was the most anticipated match at this year's Plum