Though he hadn't formally learned to play Go, his mind was sharp, and Go relied heavily on this aspect, so while he didn't compete with national players, at the level of amateur enthusiasts, his skills weren't bad.
However, the girl was evidently better; she must have formally learned before, playing not only quickly but also with great strategy.
Li Zhiyuan didn't feel any sense of defeat about it; he knew he learned quickly, but he couldn't skip the process of "learning."
In many fields, having a good mind wasn't enough; it required a lot of accumulation and experience, and even more so, the support of a good platform.
"Alii, you're really good, still want to play?"
The girl twirled a piece between her fingers, looking up at Li Zhiyuan. Her intent was clear, she still wanted to play.
Li Zhiyuan tidied up the board, noticing the morning breeze picking up, and found four chunks of loose cement from the western corner of the terrace to hold down the board paper.
