Seven-Dan Master

方飞飞Dec 2022

2.9

Word count: 158K words
Chapters: 50

Summary

To repay Ji Chu for saving her life, An Keke agrees to his unreasonable request—to pretend to be his girlfriend. A Go master who has never been in love, An Keke now discovers what romance feels like, and she feels like a little hamster waiting to be fed and cared for...

Editor's review

Set against the backdrop of Go, Seven-Dan Master juxtaposes the focus of the competitive world with the clumsiness of the emotional world, creating a lighthearted contrast. The heroine, An Keke, a Go master who has never been in love, experiences for the first time what it means to be cared for and valued while pretending to be someone's girlfriend. This "beginner's mindset" forms a sharp contrast with a player's meticulousness, making her growth arc natural and relatable. In this 2022 work, author Fang Feifei keeps Go terminology and plot embellishments fairly restrained, focusing instead on the tentative exploration of relationships and the loosening of self-perception, making for an undemanding read. It suits fragmented reading time such as commutes or before bed, and will appeal to readers interested in the "contract first, feelings later" relationship setup. One caveat: the book leans toward light emotional narrative, so those expecting in-depth Go competition scenes or complex social issues may find it lacking in weight.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Young readers who enjoy light, sweet romance stories
Those curious about Go elements but not looking for hardcore competition
Office workers seeking short, casual reading
Romance readers who prefer the "fake relationship turns real" setup

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting professional Go matches and tactical details
Readers who prefer serious literature or realistic themes
People sensitive to romance tropes who demand strong logic

Reading tips

Read the Go match passages as footnotes to the characters' personalities rather than delving into game theory.
Pay attention to the turning points where An Keke shifts from "player's thinking" to "relationship thinking," and trace the emotional arc.
Best read two or three chapters at a time to keep a light pace; no need to finish in one sitting.

版权信息
1. 相亲失败
2. 电梯惊魂
3. 救命稻草
4. 合约情侣
5. 强大对手
6. 多管闲事
7. 名草有主
8. 大有来头
9. 小小刁难
10. 手下败将
11. 挑拨离间
12. 协议分手
13. 不分手了
14. 生死关头
15. 新的契机
16. 得意门生
17. 人工智能
18. 屈居亚军
19. 可怕女人
20. 怦然心动
21. 失联人口
22. 你在哪里
23. 简直胡闹
24. 我喜欢你
25. 暗恋之人
26. 留下来吧
27. 我不适合谈恋爱
28. 甜蜜的吻
29. 依依不舍
30. 回家真好
31. 我是冠军
32. 狗头军师
33. 不是粉丝
34. 生日惊喜
35. 痴人说梦
36. 亲密关系
37. 天使投资
38. 王者归来
39. 二见钟情
40. 买个房子
41. 再回墨脱
42. 满地狗粮
43. 领导来了
44. 是大神呀
45. 围棋大使
46. 己所不欲
47. 爱的结局
番外一
番外二

FAQ

Can I understand this book if I've never played Go?

Yes. Go mainly serves as a label for the characters' identities and a reflection of their personalities; terminology is mostly used for atmosphere, and the author sets no plot threshold requiring Go knowledge. Readers only need to know that An Keke is a professional-level player who is focused and naive to follow the story smoothly.

Is this purely a romance novel, or does it also have a growth arc?

The romance is the main throughline, while An Keke's growth from a closed-off Go player's life toward interpersonal interaction runs alongside it. Emotional scenes take up a larger share; the growth is shown more in her gradual adaptation to "being cared for" and "actively expressing herself" rather than major career turning points.

Isn't the "fake girlfriend" setup rather formulaic?

The setup itself is a common type, but the book's appeal lies in the contrast created by An Keke's identity as a Go player: she calculates clearly on the board but is like a beginner in love. The author uses abundant everyday details to portray her clumsiness and fluttering heart, diluting the sense of formula with character traits. Suitable for readers who accept this type of story.

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About the author

方飞飞 Author

Fang Feifei is a Chinese author about whom limited public information is available. To date, two works can be confirmed under her name: Qi Duan Gaoshou and Ni Liu Zhi Lu. Judging from their common categories, her writing falls mainly into modern romance and youth literature, with themes close to the emotional and coming-of-age experiences of contemporary young readers. The titles of the two representative works also suggest a certain narrative temperament: Qi Duan Gaoshou carries a light, competitive or growth-oriented imagination, while Ni Liu Zhi Lu tends toward perseverance and choice in the face of adversity. Because information such as her dates of birth and death, nationality, education, and writing career is not yet available in public sources, a full picture of her life is difficult to sketch; readers may instead approach her work directly and sense how she handles character relationships and youthful emotions.