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Chapter 98 Competition Exam Ends

The thoughts of those in power are often not that complicated.

For example, Tian Yanzhen originally only intended to get in touch with Qiao Yu first and see the boy with his own eyes. He did not intend to let him go to Yanbei next semester, nor did he intend to take him as a closed disciple.

Although Qiao Yu is indeed very outstanding, when you reach Tian Yanzhen's age, you always feel that there is no harm in observing him more.

What made him change his mind were Qiao Yu's daily record essays.

There is nothing wrong with solving equations, there is nothing wrong with having insights into solving equations, and there is nothing wrong with being taught by mentors. However, it is rare to be able to directly discover the beauty of mathematics and even put forward your own understanding of competition questions.

During Tian Yanzhen's mathematical career, he met only a few people who talked to him about the beauty in mathematics. Without exception, these people have become big figures in the world of mathematics.

Another reason is Qiao Yu’s habit of actively engaging in extended reading.

When helping senior students to review papers, he would take the initiative to read a lot of literature and take detailed notes when he encountered interesting topics. This showed his strong curiosity and motivation to learn.

Having the talent to discover the beauty of mathematics and maintaining a strong desire for knowledge is more than just a mathematical research saint. Tian Yanzhen felt that the last young man he met who possessed these two qualities was Peter Schultz.

If we must point out any shortcomings, it is that from the complaints about mathematics recorded by Qiao Yu, we can see that this child really does not have a comprehensive understanding of mathematics. In other words, although his level is extremely high, his knowledge structure is not systematic.

But if we consider that Qiao Yu is only fifteen years old and has just entered the first year of high school, this cannot be considered a disadvantage at all, it may even be an advantage.

After all, everyone started to learn real mathematics in college. To put it bluntly, the first two years of Yanbei University's Elite Class were to lay a solid foundation for these mathematical geniuses. Then it was time to really get involved in mathematical research.

It was precisely because of these things that Tian Yanzhen made up his mind not to miss out on Qiao Yu, and was even willing to be his mentor personally.

After all, he really didn't want Qiao Yu to choose to study abroad after graduating from college. This is also a dynamically changing concept. If it were ten years ago, he would even recommend students like Qiao Yu to go abroad to see the world after graduating from college. He was even willing to write a letter of recommendation for Qiao Yu.

But studying abroad is not a good idea at this stage, even for basic subjects like mathematics.

The main reason is that there are too many distractions outside the academic field. Even recruiting a student as talented as Qiao Yu may cause trouble for foreign colleagues. It would be even worse if Qiao Yu's mathematical talent was buried because of a bunch of tricks.

The best training method is to invite some mathematicians to give a series of lectures in Huaxia from time to time, so that Qiao Yu can listen more and get in touch with these mathematical ideas. As long as these mathematicians stay in Huaxia long enough, they can also arrange private and targeted discussions.

Yes, this is the real reason why Tian Yanzhen decided to accept Qiao Yu as his disciple this afternoon. It was nothing more than a sudden impulse because he was excited about the opportunity.

Team leader Luo obviously misunderstood the boss's meaning.

But it doesn’t really matter, because big guys generally don’t care about these details.

For Qiao Yu, it doesn’t matter.

It's just that you can mix in a more exquisite meal.

As for the social etiquette at the dinner table...

He is still just a child, his only job is to eat, so it is better to forget his name. So the only one who is worried is Ranger, the poor high school math teacher!

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For Qiao Yu, being admitted to Yanbei University in advance, and even becoming an academician in the future, is naturally a good thing, but it is just a good thing.

No matter what, he certainly can't miss the CMO. After all, it represents the high expectations of Tieyi Middle School for him. He can't just ignore his alma mater because he has a bright future.

Principal Zhang must still be looking forward to replacing the new banner at the school gate.

For example, "Warm congratulations to our school student Qiao Yu for winning the first place in CMO!", and "Warm congratulations to our school student Qiao Yu for winning the IMO full score gold medal!".

After all, one should never forget one's roots.

In addition, you must do the things you thought of before, such as reaching a peak that a rich second-generation can never surpass in mathematics.

Yes, Qiao Yu’s thinking is now increasingly moving towards the direction of greatness and righteousness.

So Qiao Yu gave his all in the two consecutive days of exams.

Except for the score, other rules of CMO are basically designed in direct imitation of IMO.

For example, the exam is conducted over two days, with a total of six questions and nine hours of time.

During the exam, Qiao Yu always kept in mind to write neatly. No matter how simple the question was, he would not skip some proofs that he thought were obvious just to save a few words.

In short, just imagine the examiner in your mind as an idiot who can only mark the test papers according to the reference answers and even determine the scoring items step by step.

Even so, probably because the CMO test questions this year were not too difficult, Qiao Yu finished the two consecutive exams ahead of time. However, according to the exam rules set by the Chinese Mathematical Society, the exam papers could not be handed in during the exam.

It is worth mentioning that, by coincidence, Qiao Yu and Yu Wei were in the same examination room.

Because when assigning examination rooms, the rule is that no more than six people are assigned to the same examination room in each division. So whether it is Qiao Yu or Yu Wei, there are actually contestants from their own division in the examination room.

But coincidentally, Qiao Yu was not familiar with the other contestants from Xingnan, and Yu Wei had a very cold personality. Even if there were contestants from the same school, he was too lazy to communicate with them. So after two consecutive days of exams, the two naturally came together.

How should I put it? Actually, after the first day, Yu Wei subconsciously walked with Qiao Yu and decided to ignore Qiao Yu the next day.

Because the first thing this guy said when we met was: "Don't ask me how I did on the test today. If you ask, I'll definitely get full marks on these three questions, so you better work hard."

This sentence made him very unhappy.

But the next day, it was Qiao Yu who took the initiative to climb onto his shoulders and whispered, "Yu Wei, I have some bad news for you. This year, my worst CMO result may be tied for first place again."

Yu Wei replied expressionlessly, "I'm sorry, I won't believe anything you say before the results come out."

Qiao Yu thought for a moment and said, "How about this, let's make a bet. I'm definitely ranked first, so let's bet a small amount, just 500 yuan."

Yu Wei shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, I never bet with anyone, let alone gamble with money."

Qiao Yu glanced at this guy and sighed, "Tsk, tsk, tsk, don't you think that such a life will lose a lot of fun? Although I never gamble, occasionally such a change of life can arouse a man's inexplicable desire to win or lose, and he will be very happy if he wins.

For example, I, who never gambles, chose to bet with you because I was sure that I could get first place. This was because of my strong self-confidence! And now you have a chance to shatter my strong self-confidence. It only costs 500 yuan. If you don’t seize it, the loss will be too great! "

Yu Wei looked at Qiao Yu strangely and said, "You've said so much, isn't it obvious that you're trying to cheat me out of my money? If I still bet with you, what's the difference between that and giving you money? Five hundred yuan is indeed nothing, but I'm sorry, I'm not stupid."

Well, Qiao Yu really doesn’t care about the 500 yuan now, but making some money from Yu Wei, the rich second generation, has almost become his obsession.

It's a pity that this guy is really stubborn and unwilling to spend a penny.

Perhaps because of Yu Wei's cold and arrogant personality, many campers who were gathered nearby to discuss the answers did not come to disturb the two of them.

"If it really doesn't work, how about betting a hundred?" Qiao Yu decided to put aside his dignity and lower his expectations.

Yu Wei shook his head and said firmly: "I won't gamble even if it's just one dollar! My father said that money is a tool and should not be taken too seriously. But every penny spent should reflect its value and give it meaning.

If you must bet with me, you can change the way you bet, for example, the loser donates 500,000 yuan to a decent charity organization in the name of the other party. "After hearing this, Qiao Yu said without hesitation: "Okay, then you bet that I am not the first this time. If you lose, you donate 500,000 yuan in my name, and if I lose, I donate in your name. The results will be announced at the closing ceremony the day after tomorrow, and we will cash it out immediately."

Yu Wei rolled his eyes at Qiao Yu and said, "I told you I'm not stupid, I won't bet with you on this. The official announcement of the closing ceremony the day after tomorrow is that it will end at 4:30. Let's bet whether it will be advanced or delayed. The boundary is between the time when the end is announced on the stage and 00::, accurate to the second! Do you want to bet?"

Qiao Yu glanced at Yu Wei and said firmly: "Sorry, no gambling."

Yu Wei sneered: "Ha... Why, you don't dare?"

Qiao Yu said confidently: "First, I said I never gamble, I'm just confident; second, I don't have 500,000, how can I gamble?"

As soon as the words came out, both of them were patted on the shoulders at the same time.

I turned around and saw it was the little fat boy.

Yu Yongjun said aggrievedly: "You two aren't the same, are you? You were walking and chatting all the way and didn't you notice that I was waving at you just now?"

Yu Wei rolled his eyes and said nothing, but Qiao Yu patiently explained: "I can't help it. I was just discussing a big deal worth 500,000 yuan with Yu Wei."

The little fat man blinked and said, "I heard everything, but why not gamble? I'll gamble with Yu Wei."

Qiao Yu was a little surprised and said, "I didn't realize that you were a hidden rich man?"

Yu Yongjun shook his head and said more confidently: "I don't have money. If I win, I will force him to donate. If I lose, I will just refuse to pay. I don't have money to donate. He can't sue me in court, right? Betting is not legally binding.

Besides, I am doing good deeds to promote a more equitable secondary distribution of social wealth. Even if the news gets out, people will still remember my kindness. Don’t you agree, Brother Qiao? "

Qiao Yu couldn't help but raise his hand and gave Yu Yongjun a thumbs up, praising him, "You are the one, Yu Yongjun. You have a very broad mind. When I do mathematical research in the future and encounter a problem that I can't solve, I must talk to you first. Maybe you can find a solution from a tricky angle that no serious person would think of."

"Haha..." Yu Yongjun laughed proudly.

Yu Wei, who was standing next to him, couldn't help himself and said disdainfully, "This is the first time I've heard someone describe shamelessness in such a refreshing and refined way. Can you two have some shame?"

Qiao Yu glanced at Yu Wei, raised his hand and patted Yu Yongjun on the shoulder like an adult, saying, "Ignore this guy, he's jealous of your open-minded thinking. By the way, how did you do on the test today? Don't let it get you into the top 60."

"I solved the first and third questions today, but I have no idea about the second one. But I listened to you and spent the last 20 minutes listing all the relevant mathematical theorems I knew. I just gave a bunch of proofs, but at least I filled it out, so I should be able to get some points."

Yu Yongjun said seriously.

Qiao Yu said with great satisfaction: "Then add the 50 points estimated yesterday, you can probably get around 90-103 points, which should ensure you a place in the national group exam. Not bad, not bad."

Yu Wei beside him couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Qiao Yu, do you think the examiner is an idiot? How did you estimate 103 points? Can you get points by writing nonsense? According to what Yu Yongjun said, points is the best!"

The fat guy couldn't stand it anymore and said, "What do you mean? You look down on me? Then let's do as you say. Do you dare to bet with me? I swear I didn't lie about my answers. If I get above 95 points, you donate 95 to charity. If I get below points, I will donate to charity. How about that?"

"Haha!" This time Yu Wei was really amused.

If the fat guy hadn't said those shameless words just now, he might have been unwilling to swallow his anger and make a bet with this guy, but now he just wants to find a ruler to measure how thick-skinned this fat guy is!

But at this time, Yu Wei really didn't want to lose face in front of this bitch, so he said directly: "If you have the guts, let Qiao Yu bet with me. If he's willing to bet, I'll take it."

Qiao Yu, who was watching the game nearby, was also surprised and couldn't help asking, "What makes you think I have a lower limit than Yu Yongjun? I can change it."

Yu Wei glanced at Qiao Yu and said angrily, "You will be a student of the academician in the future. If you really don't have this kind of vision, I will admit it!"

Qiao Yu blinked, and was inwardly admiring this guy's well-informedness when Yu Yongjun asked in confusion, "What? Academician's student? No, Brother Qiao, there is such a thing? What's going on? Is there an academician who wants to take you in as a student?"

Yu Yongjun looked surprised. He really hadn't heard the news.

Of course, 99.99% of the contestants in the camp had not heard of this news. After all, even if the team leaders of each competition area heard of this news, they would not specifically tell the contestants about it. Even among the contestants in the camp, a guy like Yu Wei is a complete anomaly.

Qiao Yu said to the little fat boy seriously, "I'll give you a piece of advice. When you're out, don't ask about things you shouldn't ask about!"

The good man had repeatedly told him not to brag outside. But the most important thing was that Qiao Yu felt that bragging to the fat boy was meaningless.

Perhaps knowing that he couldn't get an answer from Qiao Yu, Yu Yongjun decisively changed his target and started to harass Yu Wei: "Little Wei, come on, tell me, what did you find out? Did Brother Qiao really get close to the academician?"

Yu Wei was furious and scolded: "Who are you calling Xiao Weizi?"

Yu Yongjun said seriously: "Well, if you tell me this, I will never call you Xiao Weizi again."

Qiao Yu was not happy and said with contempt: "No, Fatty, you studied in the United States? How can you be so proficient in the technique of shooting in the air? Yu Wei originally had no weaknesses, but you managed to create one for him?"

"Brother Qiao, don't interrupt. This is a private matter between Xiao Weizi and me, so don't interfere." Yu Yongjun turned his head and said with a smile.

"Yu Wei, if it were me, I would never tolerate this. I can help you beat him up. Really, I am well versed in forensic medicine and understand the human body structure best. I know how to beat someone up so hard that no injury can be detected." Qiao Yu lied in a serious tone.

"Haha, goodbye!" Yu Wei no longer paid attention to the two guys who must have some illness in his eyes. He quickened his pace and walked out of the examination room to meet up with his coach.

Yu Yongjun turned his head and looked at Qiao Yu pitifully, and said, "Boss, please tell me, let me know which big boss I indirectly got in touch with. If you don't tell me, I won't be able to sleep tonight."

Qiao Yu said seriously, "Yu Wei is teasing you. I stay in the hotel with you guys every day. How can I meet academicians? But it's good that you can't sleep. Maybe you can lose weight. It is said that 80% of people are overweight because they are too open-minded. By the way, my teacher is waiting for me too. Bye."

After saying that, Qiao Yu also walked away calmly and quickly.

The fat man stood there and thought carefully. Although Yu Wei had a weird temper, based on his understanding of this guy, he would definitely not do anything without a purpose.

In other words, what this guy said is most likely true.

The boss was really noticed by the academician.

On the day he first arrived in Ningshui, no matter how much Yu Wei was provoked by the boss, he never mentioned this matter, which means that it is very likely that it happened during this period of time in Ningshui.

If we exclude remote contact, then he should have come here specifically to meet Qiao Yu. The reason for excluding the former is that if the academician really wants to accept a student, he will definitely be very cautious. It's impossible to confirm it just by chatting a few words on WeChat video, right?

Then the answer is almost certain.

Because there were only two academicians who came to attend the opening ceremony during this period, one was the president of Yujiang University, and the other was Academician Tian Yanzhen. But the president of Yujiang University was not an academician of the School of Mathematics...

The secret of the process of elimination in mathematics is that when it is determined that a certain situation has actually occurred and all other possible situations have been eliminated, if there is still one option left, it must prove that he has deduced the correct result.

So the little fat boy yelled subconsciously: "Fuck!"

I searched my pocket and found no cell phone...

Having forgotten that mobile phones were not allowed in the competition, Yu Yongjun quickened his pace and walked out of the examination room.

No, he had to ask in the group immediately. If his analysis was correct, didn't it mean that his boss was about to take off?

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