In 2004, Cao Dayuan once again played in the Three-Star Cup qualifiers, and even passed four levels of young successors, including An, Li Kang and Jin Henghuan, and entered this competition. The opponent in the first round happened to be Li Shishi, but this time Li Shishi was conscientious and didn't give Cao Dayuan a surprise.
Cao Dayuan is easy-going and has no airs at all. He is the favorite player type of the organizers and the media. In 2004, Lao Yi, a wild card holder, failed to advance to the second round after losing the first round of the Samsung Cup. Nie is in a hurry to return to China. The foothills of Rucheng, Daejeon, South Korea are a good place for self-cultivation, but it is not so easy to go out. He had to take a taxi to Daejeon first, and then take a bus from Daejeon to Incheon Airport in Seoul. He was afraid of trouble all his life. When he was hesitating, Cao Dayuan said, "Come with me! I'm sure I can take you back. "