Chapter 175: Reporters Interview

In the match between Park Doyun and Kang Jihan, there is really not much suspense.

Although Kang Jihan's chess is very strong, and after improving from playing against Lee Minho.

But there is still some distance from Park Doyun.

Therefore, even though the match between the two was live broadcasted in the evening match, the number of people watching was really lesser.

Because it is a game without any suspense.

The next day was the awards ceremony.

Both Lee Minho and Park Doyun were dressed very formally.

Strangely, Han Seungwoo also put on the suit that was previously customized at Gothic Threads.

The black suit set off his handsomeness.

Han Seungwoo always wore some suit and tie in formal occasions.

Therefore, Lee Minho was just surprised and didn't think much about it.

The award ceremony of the Colorado Chess Cup Competition was quite grand.

On the day of the awards, not only many well-known domestic media reporters were invited, but also many foreign journalists.

After all, the prize money for this competition is not low.

What is even more noteworthy is that the winner is amateur chess player with no fixed skill.

What does this mean? It means that the game of chess in Colorado has begun to turn itself inward.

Amateur chess players are no longer the kind of amateur chess players who were looked down upon before.

[Lee Minho, an amateur chess player, used his strong strength to prove to the professional chess world that there are also amateur players who are stronger than professional players.]

The whole process of the awards presentation was also broadcast live.

Moreover, the champion, second runner-up and third place still need to be interviewed by the media.

This made the media who hadn't interviewed Lee Minho very excited.

Lee Minho, Park Doyun, and Kang Jihan sat on the right side of the awarding platform.

Five bodyguards in agreeable black suits stood beside the stage.

The eyes hidden behind the sunglasses is like the eyes of an eagle, stared closely at the surroundings.

As soon as there was the slightest sign of trouble, they would immediately rush to protect Lee Minho and retreat.

The rest of the bodyguards were hidden among the people below the stage. Also ready to go at any time.

In addition to the media, there were hundreds of professional chess players who came to participate in the ceremony this time.

When Park Doyun and Kang Jihan, the second runner-up and third runner-up, were presenting the awards, they all wished they could fast forward.

They are excited to go straight to the Championship Awards section.

The media have long waited until they were anxious, gearing up, and hungry and thirsty.

-"The next thing we want to award is the champion of this Colorado Chess Cup Competition."

-"The winner of this championship is a 23-year-old amateur chess player. His name is Lee Minho. Congratulations for winning."

As soon as the host's voice fell, there was deafening applause from the audience.

Today's weather is cooler than yesterday, and it's the awards ceremony.

Therefore, Lee Minho chose a white suit today.

Speaking of which, although the system customized clothes for him, there were many types and colors.

However, Lee Minho still felt that white was more suitable for him.

Moreover, he himself likes white.

Therefore, when customizing high-end clothes at Gothic, he filled in white in terms of preference.

The white suit is a simple design style.

Apart from the black cuff buttons, there is no embellishment.

Even the dragon embroidery logo is hidden in the sleeves.

Although it is simple, but wearing it on to Lee Minho, it feels an oncoming nobility.

His handsomeness with skin that was so fair and tender together with his extraordinary nobleness attracted attention.

Although both Park Doyun and Kang Jihan was also good looking, but among the three, Lee Minho is the one who is more eye-catching.

Seeing that it was finally Lee Minho's turn to present the awards, the eagerly awaited media picked up their microphones one after another, and put on a nervous look preparing for the 100-meter sprint.

Lee Minho walked directly to the host.

The host was about the same height as Lee Minho, but Lee Minho who stood next to him, instantly making people feel like a prince and a servant.

Temperament is really a very mysterious thing.

"Here we come, finally it's Lee Minho turn."

"This is too handsome. When he was sitting there just now, I thought he was prettier than the other two chess players."

"That's called handsomeness and temperament. From this point of view, he is the kind of rich and noble son."

"I heard that he is a super rich second generation, and he is escorted by dozens of bodyguards when he goes in and out."

"What do you mean by hearing? Dozens of bodyguards escorting him are real people!"

"See if there are five bodyguards standing next to the podium, they are his bodyguards. It must be that the other bodyguards are hidden among those behind us!"

"His family is so rich, yet they are so good at playing chess."

"To have such a temperament. It's like the prince charming in a fairy tale."

"We must interview him later."

Many female reporters in the audience looked at Lee Minho with lightning eyes.

Some male reporters inevitably felt a little sour when they heard what those female reporters said.

A male reporter wearing black-rimmed glasses couldn't help muttering.

"Tsk, it's just that he is handsomeness and has a good temperament, some money at home, and good at chess. What's the big deal."

Another male reporter next to him patted him on the shoulder.

"Brother, his prize money for a competition is money that we probably won't be able to earn in our lifetime. Just based on this, he is amazing."

As soon as these words came out, the male reporter with black-rimmed glasses immediately shut his mouth.

Indeed, the prize money for a game is 50 million.

The tax alone is as high as 10 million dollars.

Moreover, because Lee Minho is not a professional chess player, there is no need to hand over part of the prize money to the Colorado Chess Academy.

The tax paid by Lee Minho alone is estimated to be money that journalists will not be able to earn for most of their lives.

-"The guest who will present the award to our champion is an incredible person!"

-"He is the idol of many people in the world, and he is also the pride of our country. He is the God of Chess, Han Seungwoo."

Originally, Lee Minho thought that after getting the bonus, he would go to a private restaurant for dinner, or go to another restaurant to try new dishes.

In the end, he heard that the award presenter was actually Han Seungwoo which surprised him for a moment.

Sitting in the first row, Han Seungwoo, who was wearing a mask, took it off. He then walked up to the podium.

The reporters in the audience and the younger generation of chess players were all very excited.

"The Chess God? Is the Chess God coming?"

"Oh my god, it's really Han Seungwoo. Unexpectedly, the award presenter is actually Han Seungwoo!"

"My idol is Han Seungwoo. I watch every game he plays. It's also because of him that I learned chess. Unexpectedly, I can see a real person now."

"I'm so excited, the Chess God is actually an award presenter. I'm so envious of Lee Minho, he can get so close to him."

"Quickly take a picture, the award presenter is actually Han Seungwoo, big news!"

"The Chess God is actually an award presenter. Why didn't we get any news from here. It's too well hidden."

There were so many reporters present and none of them got the news that Han Seungwoo was the champion presenter.

The appearance of Han Seungwoo immediately made the already heated atmosphere immediately boil.

Han Seungwoo was wearing a high-end black suit customized by Gothic, with a tall and straight figure and a handsome face.

Where he is, it seems to be the spotlight.

With his slender fingers, he picked up the trophy and walked towards Lee Minho step by step.

"Congratulations."

With a smile in his eyes, he handed the trophy in his hand to Lee Minho.

Lee Minho then came back to his senses, took the trophy, and said in a low voice.

"Why didn't you tell me that the guest of honor is you?"

When setting off this morning, Lee Minho wondered why Han Seungwoo had put on all the custom-made dragon embroidered suits.

Good guy, it turned out to be waiting for him here!

Han Seungwoo stood beside Lee Minho, and said in a low voice.

"You don't like it?"

"No. I really like it."

It's just that Lee Minho felt a little sudden.

There was deafening applause from the audience, followed by the reporter's favorite interview and questioning session.

Han Seungwoo left the podium after presenting the awards, and then did not return to the seat where he was sitting just now.

Obviously, he didn't want to wait to be interviewed by those reporters.

And Lee Minho is the protagonist today, and he doesn't want to stay here to take the lead.

When the reporters saw Han Seungwoo leaving, they all showed disappointment.

But soon, they quickly turned their attention back to Lee Minho.

All the reporters scrambled to ask Lee Minho.

There were too many people, the host came forward and began to roll call and ask questions one by one.

The one who was selected was the reporter of Colorado Weiqi Daily.

The reporter was a beautiful woman who looked to be in her twenties, with a beautiful face, and her long wavy hair made her look very charming.

She stood up, holding the microphone, staring at Lee Minho with bright eyes.

-"The one I want to ask is the chess player Lee Minho."

The host immediately handed the microphone to Lee Minho.

-"Excuse chess player Lee Minho, how do you feel about you defeating so many professional chess players and winning the competition?"

This question is quite satisfactory, and it is also in line with the style of Colorado Weiqi Daily.

"I'm fine as always. Chess is either a win or a loss."

Lee Minho replied truthfully.

-"It seems that chess player Lee Minho is very confident in his own strength!"

The beautiful reporter wanted to ask more questions, but the host had already named another male reporter.

The male reporter stood up.

-"Excuse me chess player Lee Minho, you are so strong in chess, do you want to go to set a stage?"

This question seems to be asked by many journalists.

Looking at the reporters below, they were all eagerly waiting for their answer.

So Lee Minho answered without the slightest hesitation.

"I have signed up for the scheduled competition."

The reporters below were excited.

-"Excuse me, chess player Lee Minho, you have won the Colorado Chess Cup. If you succeed in setting a stage, will you participate in the Chess God Cup?"

-"Wait I want to ask too."

-"Excuse me chess player Lee Minho..."

It was supposed to be an interview and question time for the three chess players, but in the end, all the reporters went to Lee Minho.

Park Doyun and Kang Jihan could only stand aside and smile wryly.

But they can also understand.

After all, they are in chess world, and the reporters know almost everything they should know about them.

Lee Minho is different because he is a newcomer.

Moreover, as soon as it appeared, it was a behemoth that won the championship from so many professional chess players.

-"It's almost time for questions. I'll name the last reporter friend, that reporter friend."

The last reporter, the host actually ordered the male reporter who was a bit sour just now, wearing black-rimmed glasses.

After the male reporter was called, he immediately stood up, and asked Lee Minho in a sour tone.

-"Excuse me, chess player Lee Minho, during the competition, you have always been escorted by a large number of bodyguards every time you go in and out."

-"How do you compare with other chess players who came to the competition alone? Don't you think it's too high-profile because of the stark contrast between the hands?"

These words seem to be asking Lee Minho, but they are really complaining about him having high-profile behavior of showing off his wealth.

When the reporter asked this question, the five bodyguards standing next to the awards platform immediately stared at him in unison.

That person instantly felt the sense of crisis of being stared at by wild beasts, and the hairs all over his body stood on end.

When the others heard his question, they also frowned.

They are reporters from Chess Magazine and Chess Newspaper, not entertainment gossip reporters.

How could you ask such an impolite question on such an occasion.

Of course, Lee Minho also felt the reporter's embarrassment.

It's just that he doesn't take it seriously at all.

Instead, he looked at the reporter calmly and answered.

"Sorry, that's already my lowest-key time."

The implication is that if you feel high-profile, it is just a problem that you have not seen the world.

As soon as these words came out, the male reporter's cheeks flushed instantly.

The host immediately said.

-"Alright, this is the end of this questioning session. All media and chess players are invited to exit in an orderly manner."

Lee Minho returned the microphone to the host, and said to Park Doyun.

"Let's go."

The reporters rushed up immediately, but a dozen bodyguards who had prepared earlier rushed out faster than those reporter stopping them.

The other five bodyguards escorted Lee Minho and Park Doyun to leave the scene.