Back in 1978, I was admitted to Northwestern Polytechnical University.

Chapter 86 Final Exam
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, a semester is about to end!

By the end of December, it was already the twelfth lunar month, and the end of this month is the exam week for universities across the country.

Depending on the amount of material covered, the exam week may last one or two weeks. The time allotted for general courses is the same, while the time for specialized courses depends on the instructor's schedule.

Northwestern Polytechnical University, Department 5 office building, computer room.

"During this trip to Chengdu, I also met with Professor Song. For the next period of time, we will need to use computers to help Professor Song calculate the shape and structure of a brand new aircraft. I think we can involve the students from our Class 5381 this time. Although they have only studied for half a year, they have learned the most advanced aviation knowledge. Consider it an early internship or graduation project..."

The people's gazes were complicated. Our previous two-year or even one-year worker-peasant-soldier universities were already enough to push the seedlings too hard. And you, in just six months, actually want the students to participate in this kind of aircraft design!
dong dong!

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Is Qin Liang there?

Qin Liang looked curiously towards the door: "Zhao Xiaoxia? You came to see me?"

"Well, Qin Liang, as the class monitor, I've come to inform you that the final exams are tomorrow, and you..."

Snapped!
Qin Liang slapped his forehead. How could he have forgotten about this! He was only thinking about the final exams, that his classmates were on vacation and had time to work on projects together if they wanted to. He hadn't thought about the final exams at all!

Zhao Xiaoxia's gaze was complicated.

When she first enrolled, she declared in front of the whole class that she would surpass the number one student! But after witnessing Qin Liang's feats time and time again over the past six months, she had long since given up. How could she possibly surpass this prodigy, Qin Liang?

So she was conflicted today. If she didn't inform Qin Liang, he wouldn't have to take the exam and wouldn't get a score. As long as she could beat Yang Wei, she would be first in the class. If she couldn't beat Yang Wei, it wouldn't be shameful, since her goal was to surpass Qin Liang.

However... considering her role as the class's academic representative, Zhao Xiaoxia still decided to go find Qin Liang.

"Liangzi, with such a tight research schedule right now, why don't you just skip it? It's a complete waste of your time," Professor Liu said.

Professor Sha smiled and said, "Yes, your abilities are no less than ours. The exams we set won't stump you."

Qin Liang shook his head: "That won't do. After all, I'm a student in Class 5381. It's one thing if I don't go to class, but if I don't take the exam... everyone will have something to say. Zhao Xiaoxia, thank you for reminding me. Don't worry, I will take the exam on time tomorrow."

Zhao Xiaoxia had mixed feelings. "If you don't take the exam, no one will have any objections!" she thought. Had she done something wrong today? She glanced up at Qin Liang and said, "Okay." Then she turned and walked away with heavy steps, very slowly. She stopped just as she reached the top of the stairs.

There was a voice from inside.

"Liangzi, we were actually planning to give you a perfect score directly. This doesn't violate our principles. We believe in your abilities. However... since you're going to take the exam, we need to make it clear beforehand that you'll be out in no more than half an hour per subject. Don't waste your time on meaningless things."

It was unthinkable before that rigorous professors would give Qin Liang a perfect score without even giving him an exam, but Qin Liang deserves it!
Wait a minute, a two-hour exam, and Qin Liang handed in his paper in just half an hour?
Zhao Xiaoxia felt a moment of dizziness and almost tripped and tumbled down the stairs.

With mixed feelings, Zhao Xiaoxia returned to the classroom, where everyone was buried in their studies, cramming for the exam even if they weren't quick.

However, when Zhao Xiaoxia came in, a pair of expectant eyes still looked over.

"Class monitor, is Qin Liang taking the exam?"

Zhao Xiaoxia nodded: "Yes, I'll take the exam."

"That's great!" Yang Wei's voice rang out. "If he didn't take the exam, I wouldn't be able to compete with him at all!"

Zhao Xiaoxia's eyes lit up. Good! No matter how strong Qin Liang is, there will always be someone who wants to surpass him! She can't be discouraged; she might not be worse than Qin Liang!

"If I don't compare myself to him, I won't know how big the gap is between us!"

Yang Wei's next words stunned Zhao Xiaoxia again. It turned out he wanted to compare and see how much worse she was. Thinking about how Qin Liang would leave half an hour after the exam started tomorrow... Zhao Xiaoxia felt that Yang Wei would be deeply hurt.

Inside the computer room, watching Qin Liang busy at work, Professor Liu gave Professor Sha a wink. The two then went to the hallway and whispered among themselves.

"Old Sha, what do you think? Should we show the test paper to Qin Liang beforehand?"

"What?"

“I think half an hour is too much. If he had reviewed it beforehand and had a general idea of ​​what to do, he could have finished in ten minutes at the exam venue and had more time to work afterwards… The project of Institute 611 is a key national defense project, much higher than the Super-7 level…”

Before he could finish speaking, Yu Zhi walked in with several exam papers in her hand.

"Qin Liang, Qin Liang!"

"Teacher Yu, what's the matter?"

"I have a few test papers here. Could you check for any typos?"

Finding typos? Qin Liang glanced at the papers. The names of the students taking the final exams had been deliberately crossed out. These were probably all the final exam papers. The first one was the exam paper for the general courses!

Yu Zhi wasn't worried about Qin Liang's major courses, but as for his general courses... Qin Liang really wasn't sure.

Actually, Yu Zhi was worrying too much. If it were a question from a few years ago, she might not have been able to answer it. The questions now are no different from those in later years. Since she is a top student, she should naturally have a photographic memory and be able to remember what she has learned.

However... the last question was quite interesting.

Explain the content and significance of the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh Central Committee.

The conference just ended a few days ago, and the university has already used it as an exam question. They're really good at connecting it with current events and politics!
"Teacher, I promised Zhao Xiaoxia I would take the exam tomorrow..."

"Huh? Ahem, well, I actually wanted you to try it first to see how difficult the test is. If it's too difficult, we can add a hint. Since you want to do it tomorrow, then let's do it tomorrow!" Yu Zhi blushed deeply.

Professor Sha and Professor Liu knew that this approach was not going to work.

However... there are ways to save time!

The next day, early in the morning.

"Class monitor, when is Qin Liang arriving?"

"Yeah, he's not not coming, is he?"

Zhao Xiaoxia looked outside for what seemed like the hundredth time. What was wrong with Qin Liang? He had promised to come to take the exam, so why hadn't he arrived yet?
However, she also knew that it wasn't Qin Liang who broke his promise, but rather that the teachers wouldn't let him leave...

Just then, Yu Zhi came in with the exam paper.

"Dear students, don't be nervous. The exam is mainly for assessment. Everyone, relax and give it your best! Zhao Xiaoxia, come up here and help distribute the exam papers."

"Teacher... should we still return Qin Liang's test paper?"

"Put it on his desk, he'll be here soon."

Yes, it's confirmed. Qin Liang will come, but when?

Zhao Xiaoxia glanced at the empty seat next to Yang Wei with mixed feelings, and thought of the conversation in the computer room last night. Could it be that Qin Liang wouldn't arrive for an hour and a half after the exam started?

(End of this chapter)