On my way out after greeting Grandfather, I ran into my aunt.
She seemed a little surprised to see me and gave a faint smile.
“You arrived early.”
“Yes, thanks to you, Aunt. You came right over too, I see.”
“I happened to be nearby in the airspace.”
“I see.”
There was a peculiar tension in the air.
I hadn’t done anything yet, but I could already feel a stirring, remembering the taste of Go Min-young from yesterday, even as my body reacted on its own.
Damn, I want her.
I want to take her to a room, spread those long legs, and—
“Nephew.”
“Uh, yes?”
“I wanted to discuss the artificial island. Could you come to my room in about thirty minutes?”
“Oh, about the island, I assume?”
“Yes, the island.”
“....”
“....”
Our eyes met.
There was a heated look between us, our gazes locked on each other’s.
Without a word, we were both imagining each other’s bodies.
If Aunt’s calling me, of course, I’ll go.
“Yes. I’ll come in thirty minutes.”
“Alright. I’ll be waiting.”
She brushed past me on her way to Grandfather’s room.
“You two seem... rather passionate.”
“Well... just as passionate as the rose I gifted her.”
“It feels like watching a morning drama—an aunt and her nephew...”
“Quiet.”
I lightly knocked Soo-ah on the head and headed to my room.
Thirty minutes.
In thirty minutes, I’d be able to indulge in that body I had so thoroughly enjoyed yesterday.
I reminded myself not to let my guard down, to always stay vigilant. But honestly, it wasn’t easy.
“No, this is just part of staying vigilant. I’m doing this to completely make her mine.”
With that excuse, I rationalized it to myself.
And it wasn’t entirely untrue.
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Knock knock.
“It’s me, Aunt.”
The door opened without a word.
Go Min-young stood there in only a robe, practically naked.
“You’re here.”
“Yes, Aunt.”
I closed the door and walked in.
The moment I heard the click of the lock, we pounced on each other, passionately kissing and touching.
Our hands moved urgently, caressing one another, our breaths fast as we inhaled each other’s scent.
At some point, I found myself on top of her in bed.
“Ugh! Ah!”
She was still incredibly wet.
Looking down at her gasping figure, I moved my hips with fervor.
And so, we spent a long night together.
...
Our intimate encounter naturally continued until morning.
Fortunately, Grandfather’s entry ceremony was scheduled for 1 p.m., so we had free time until then.
We fell asleep holding each other tightly and woke around 10 a.m.
Apparently, Aunt had told the staff not to disturb us, so no one came to wake us up.
I was exhausted...
A lack of sleep combined with intense sex was a brutal combination.
But... I felt fulfilled.
Aunt cried out in pleasure several times, reaching climax after climax.
It seemed we were truly in sync.
“Good morning, Aunt.”
“...Yes. Seeing your face first thing in the morning, it certainly is a good morning.”
“....”
Such words...
We kissed, followed by a round of morning sex.
It was around 11 a.m. by then.
Now, it was really time to get ready to go out.
We had to arrive before the event started, so we were already running late.
“You go on ahead.”
“Yes, Aunt.”
After a farewell kiss, I left her room and returned to mine.
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It was a satisfying start to the day.
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“Hello, viewers! Welcome to the special program, ‘The Chairman’s Challenge.’ I’m Jin Hyung-woo.”
“And I’m Shin Nari~.”
The entry exam had started.
It was a live broadcast with a Go TV channel and some famous streamers present, and the crowd was quite large.
On one side were the Koryo Group’s family members, while on the other side was a cluster of Go enthusiasts, including the head of the Go Association.
“I’m sure many of you are thinking, ‘Isn’t this special treatment?’ or ‘Why are they giving him this special broadcast treatment?’ I understand. It’s not the official route. But let me tell you, this special entry exam is far from easy. In fact, it’s much, much harder. Right, Nari?”
“Yes, that’s right. He’ll be facing none other than the legendary 9-dan Cho Ki-han, a legend not only in Korean but also in global Go. And it’s a straight game—no handicap.”
“Exactly! He has to beat Cho Ki-han, a 9-dan with seven world championships, without any handicap!”
The hosts continued to exclaim over the challenge, which was indeed extreme.
Professional Go players are on a different level than amateurs, so winning without a handicap is nearly impossible.
And even among professionals, there are stark differences in skill.
Facing a 9-dan, especially one with multiple world titles, lowers the odds even more.
To qualify as a professional, Grandfather had to overcome this slim chance and beat Cho Ki-han.
It’s a ridiculous difficulty level for an entry exam.
Almost as if it’s impossible.
“Of course, some viewers might still think it’s rigged.”
If Grandfather won against Cho Ki-han, it would cause a huge commotion.
People would accuse Cho Ki-han of throwing the game for money, and the controversy would last for a while.
But anyone familiar with Go would know just by watching the match that Cho Ki-han would be playing at full strength.
“...Or maybe not.”
That’s my guess, though. It’s not impossible that Chairman Go Yeong-man paid him off to smooth things along.
But if that were the case, he probably wouldn’t have gone for a live broadcast.
“It’s not a question of winning or losing... It’s more about how smoothly he plays or whether he faces any struggles.”
The match began after a brief, bold interview from Cho Ki-han.
Grandfather took black, and Cho Ki-han took white.
“Ha... what is all this?”
Beside me, Go Min-ji slouched in her seat, looking fed up.
She had sunk into the chair, her body and the seat almost one, like a snail.
She must have been upset, having been called back for this after going so far away for her vacation.
“Well, you made it on time, didn’t you?”
“I flew on a jet. Damn... my head’s still pounding.”
“Ah...”
It was kind of funny.
“Did you enjoy your pirate escapades?”
“Well... I wrapped up at the island I told you about. But I’d found another one and was planning to take my time there, and then I got called back for this. Ugh.”
She pressed her fingers to her temples. She must be really disappointed.
“Why don’t you do something a little more decent? Pirate escapades on a vacation? Have some class.”
“Hey, people are at their noblest when they’re facing death. So really, I’m creating nobility. What could be classier than that?”
“Listen to yourself.”
Go Min-ji and Go Ha-yan clashed constantly, bickering with each other whenever they met.
They argued over the most ridiculous things—it was childish, really.
“Black starts first, taking the upper right corner with a 3-3 move?”
“It’s a very defensive opening. Is there any particular meaning behind it?”
“Considering he’s up against a pro, maybe he’s playing it safe. But... will it work?”
“Unfortunately for him, Cho Ki-han is known for his aggressive style and his ability to dismantle defenses.”
The match began.
The large screen displayed the Go board, and murmurs filled the hall as people watched.
“Ha... why am I even watching this...?”
Go Min-ji looked at the screen, her expression one of disbelief.
“Hey.”
“Yes?”
“You know a bit about Go, right?”
“Me?”
“You’re the one who gave him the Go board. Isn’t that why Grandfather’s here?”
“Well...”
“How long will this take? I’m already bored to death.”
“....”
It hadn’t even been ten minutes.
The early moves were proceeding quickly, with about ten moves made so far, but there was still a long way to go.
“Well... each player has two hours, with two countdowns, so... around five hours?”
“Damn it.”
Go Min-ji practically melted in her chair, sliding down until she was almost kneeling on the floor.
Seeing this, Aunt Go Min-young gave her a reprimanding look.
“Ugh... why... why do I have to watch this...?”
I mean, I kind of get it.
Turning pro? Sure, but did we really have to gather the whole family for this...?
“Oh, black cuts!”
“That’s going to be a fight to capture.”
“This is getting interesting. Honestly, I didn’t expect him to cut here.”
“It’s risky to cut in a spot like that.”
The game proceeded faster than expected.
Cho Ki-han’s moves were quick, and Grandfather’s were equally swift.
And as time went on... the Go enthusiasts on the other side of the room began to murmur.
“Just now, Cho Ki-han hesitated before placing his stone.”
“It seems he’s deep in thought. He’s counting moves with his fingers—a common habit when calculations get complicated.”
“In contrast, Chairman Go Yeong-man is incredibly calm. When he opened with a 3-3 move, everyone thought he’d play defensively, but it turns out that was his strategy. He’s been slowly chipping away at white’s territory with aggressive moves.”
“This puts Cho Ki-han in a tight spot. He’s frozen, unable to place his next stone.”
“Oh... this is....”
The commentators looked puzzled.
I’m no Go expert, so I can’t analyze the board in detail, but judging by the commentators’ reactions and the buzz among the Go enthusiasts, it seemed our Chairman was holding his own.
“Black moves without hesitation.”
“His moves are light and efficient. The stones are well-distributed, with hardly any clumping.”
“His calculations are meticulous. He’s precise in assessing where he gains or loses, calculating each move with surgical accuracy.”
“Cho Ki-han, extending from the left side with a knight’s move.”
“Hm... that’s a bit tricky. If black counters with a wedge move—yes, just as I say that, black wedges in, blocking white.”
“He’s pressing relentlessly. At this rate, the game is becoming one-sided, veering off from what we initially expected.”
“To be honest, it’s shocking. Viewers at home must realize this—Cho Ki-han isn’t holding back. This is an intense battle of wits, and yet Chairman Go Yeong-man has the upper hand.”
In the area where the Go enthusiasts were seated, shock rippled through the crowd.
Some people even stood up, looking utterly stunned as they watched the game.
Finally,
“Oh! Cho Ki-han has resigned. Unbelievable! Chairman Go Yeong-man has won by resignation after only 137 moves!”
“Chairman Go Yeong-man defeated Cho Ki-han without a handicap!”
“Ladies and gentlemen, this is a monumental upset! An unbelievable event is unfolding right before our eyes!”
The screen showed Cho Ki-han and Grandfather shaking hands.
A stir of excitement swept through the Go enthusiasts’ area.
“Yaaawn... Is it over?”
Just then, Go Min-ji woke up, and as the soundproof booth door opened, Chairman Go Yeong-man and Cho Ki-han emerged.
The audience, who had been watching the game intently, stood up and clapped. Naturally, we joined in as well.
“Hahaha!”
Grandfather laughed heartily, waving at us.
It’s generally seen as improper behavior in Go, but he seemed unable to contain his joy.
“So, does that mean he’s officially 1-dan now, Chairman Go Yeong-man?”
A professional Go player... Chairman Go Yeong-man.
I still can’t believe it.