America: I came here to study, not to show mercy.

Chapter 100: Studying Abroad for One Month, Successful in Studies, Owning a Car and a House

"Our homework last week was to implement a Huffman-like compression program. I looked at the work everyone submitted, and unfortunately, most of it was just average."

In a small classroom, Professor Sedgewick of Introduction to Computer Science looked around, glanced at Li Xiaoen, who was sitting in a corner, lost in thought. He then turned back to the projected screen and said, "As you completed the assignment, I think you've realized the key dimensions of this assignment."

"The first one is the calculation of information entropy..."

The professor's words echoed in the quiet classroom, but Li Xiaoen unexpectedly felt that this was of great help to him in concentrating on other things. At this moment, he was thinking about the proper use of the "Play House Long-term Activity Prop Card" he got during the welcome hike.

He had already fully mastered the knowledge taught by the teacher in class through the previous study cards. Now, when he listened to it again, he unconsciously began to daydream.

After class, unlike other students who packed up their things and walked out, Li Xiaoen walked to the podium with his paper.

"Professor Sedgewick, is there something wrong with my paper?"

Li Xiaoen had been staring at the other party since the get out of class ended. He came to the podium and handed over his paper, and couldn't help but ask.

Unlike other students whose papers had grades written on them, his paper had nothing on it, just as it was when he handed it in. However, judging by the marks on the paper, it was undoubtedly read.

"Sean, are you bored taking my class?" the professor asked instead of answering.

"The professor's lecture was very good and not boring." Li Xiaoen shook his head.

"Is this something a student who's been distracted for most of the class said? I don't believe it."

The professor looked at Li Xiaoen helplessly, reached out to take the paper from Li Xiaoen's hand, and roughly flipped through Li Xiaoen's homework.

"Your homework uses a neural network training module, which is the knowledge of the basics of machine learning in COS 324. Did you learn it on your own in advance?" Professor Sedgewick turned and looked at Li Xiaoen.

"Yes, Professor."

Li Xiaoen nodded. He naturally knew that the current teaching progress did not involve the knowledge used in his homework at all. On the one hand, he was too busy to deliberately build a problem-solving framework step by step according to the current knowledge. On the other hand, he really could not bear to use less efficient algorithm logic and solve the problem like a "pig".

"Can't it be like this?"

"Of course, I like students who are willing to work hard and study hard."

The professor nodded in agreement, otherwise he would not have allowed Li Xiaoen to be absent in class.

Being at one of the world's top universities, he naturally wasn't surprised by this. He had seen geniuses before. Professor Sedgewick looked at Li Xiaoen and said, "With your current level of knowledge, these basic courses are a waste of time. Would you like to transfer to a senior class? It's also my responsibility."

"What about my credits?"

"Don't worry, I will help you solve it as long as you are willing." The professor nodded reassuringly. This was not without precedent in Princeton.

"Well, thank you, teacher." Li Xiaoen nodded with a smile.

"Okay, your class schedule will probably be updated this week, so keep an eye on your school emails."

Sedgewick smiled. "Study for another semester, and consider joining my research team."

Robert Sedgewick, Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at Princeton and a leading figure in the field of algorithms, the invitation from his research team is undoubtedly of great value, especially for a freshman like him. Li Xiaoen was stunned when he heard it.

"Okay, Professor. I'll consider it."

Li Xiaoen nodded solemnly, then turned and left the classroom. As for the score of the paper, it was no longer so important at this time.

The sunshine on Monday morning was a little warm, neither as hot as at noon nor as cold as at midnight. On the way to the basic psychology class, Li Xiaoen couldn't help but glance sideways at the garden outside the building and took a deep breath.

So far, he can be considered to have learned something, right?
He got Alaric's attention in mathematics and participated in the competition, and was invited by the Sedgewick R&D team in his major. This would be unimaginable for any freshman who had just been enrolled for a month, but he did it.

This was his only goal before studying abroad. With the help of three years of learning experience from the study card, he easily achieved three years' worth of results in just one month. It's hard not to sigh when he thinks about it.

Coming to his senses, Li Xiaoen no longer hesitated and simply walked down the street before calling up the system's screen. [Play House Long-Term Activity Prop Card Successfully Used. Host, Please Select a Housing Price Range.]

Can I choose the price of the house?

Li Xiaoen was surprised and decisively chose the highest tier of 100 million US dollars.

[House search in progress...]

The property was selected successfully at 1550 Ridgeview Lane, Ridgeview Estates, Princeton Township, NJ 08540.

[The playhouse base has been confirmed and is loading in interactive reality]

[Loading progress: 0%]

[Play House virtual work location to be determined, time limit: 167:59:59]

[After the host determines the virtual work location, they must clock in once a week to complete their work. Salaries and bonuses will be paid according to the host's current ability and the company's regulations.]

After staring at the progress bar for a long time, Li Xiaoen didn't see any movement. It was even slower than the previous toy car - the loading of the toy car was not completed until this morning, which took two full days.

Helplessly withdrawing his thoughts, Li Xiaoen finally paid attention to the confirmed address of the house.

Ridgeview Estates.

Why does it look so familiar?
Li Xiaoen was lost in thought when his cell phone suddenly rang.

"Hello, is this Mr. Sean? I'm Ivan Howard from Maserati North America's Premium Customer Service Department, your dedicated account manager..."

So, that toy car was really exchanged for a real luxury car?

After the phone call, Li Xiaoen couldn't help but exclaim in his heart. By analogy, could it be that the mansion with a starting price of one million US dollars that had just been redeemed be real as well?

After making an appointment over the phone to go to New York to pick up the car this weekend, and to clock in downstairs at Apple to confirm the work location, Li Xiaoen fell into deep thought for a moment.

If he remembered correctly, as a Chinese citizen in the United States, he was not allowed to buy real estate in the United States. Could it be that the power of the system was taking effect and ignoring all obstacles?
Thinking of the short paragraph that the system had mentioned over and over again, Li Xiaoen pondered in his heart and walked into the Basic Psychology classroom before the bell rang.

As usual, after saying hello to the two girls who usually saved seats for him, Li Xiaoen sat next to Victoria, the freeloader.

"Are you thinking about something?"

Seeing that Li Xiaoen did not greet her as usual, Victoria thought that her attitude yesterday evening had angered the young man, so she hurriedly asked.

"I'm thinking about how to enjoy life after I have a car and a house and financial freedom."

Li Xiaoen turned his head and raised his eyebrows at Victoria with a smile.

"..."

Victoria looked up at the window, her brows furrowed slightly, "It's getting late, why are you still dreaming?"

"Wait, I can tell you, this is not a dream."

Li Xiaoen smiled and didn't say much. He unconsciously glanced at Sufeil on the other side. Since he came, the other party had been concentrating on the study materials on the iPad with his head down.

Ridgeview Estates?

Yes, isn’t the mansion he cashed in on located in the same community as the house where Sufei held the party before school started?

Li Xiaoen then remembered.

(End of this chapter)