Chapter 1193
Final 1
Chapter 1193 Final 1
"Are you nervous?" Li Fugui asked Tan You softly on the way to the finals.
Tan You raised an eyebrow: "I'm not nervous. I'll just deal with whatever comes my way."
Once she sees the other students competing at the same time, she'll definitely take a close look. After the first round of exams, she'll need to see just how high the first-place winner's IQ is.
The beauty system timidly replied, "Um... host, the previous math competition gold medalist had an intelligence score of 81."
Tan You raised an eyebrow: "81? Isn't that the same as before? But they are really smart. I added points later, so it's hard to compare."
The beauty system raised its voice slightly: "So what if you get extra points later? Those are points you earned through bloodshed and hard work! Not every mission taker is the strongest newbie, and not every mission taker can change the world!"
Tan You thought about it and realized it made sense. How many years had she spent and how many times had she been struck by lightning in order to earn some intelligence points? She couldn't even count them all. She should acknowledge her achievements instead of belittling them.
Upon entering the large classroom, Li Fugui glanced out the window and saw that Tan You had chosen to sit in the first row. Li Fugui couldn't help but smile. This was her habit; because of her poor eyesight, she had basically always sat in the first row since she was a child.
Teacher Lin also saw this scene, and she smiled: "Should we wait here or..."
Li Fugui thought for a moment: "Over there are the teachers who accompanied the students to the finals. Shall we go over there and have a chat? If they disperse, we can go back to the hotel to rest."
"Anyway, we came here with Tan You, so waiting outside is just killing time."
Li Fugui had great confidence in Tan You. Given Tan You's composure even if the sky were to fall, it would be virtually impossible to see her panic.
Teacher Lin himself is introverted and shy, but Li Fugui is a social butterfly. Even though he wasn't familiar with these teachers, after just a few words, he chatted with them very happily, as if they were his half-brothers.
Ms. Lin smiled and realized that although her husband was small and wiry, he had a very strong inner strength. A man's charm lies not in his height, but in his character.
Teacher Lin wholeheartedly agreed with what Tan You had once said.
The finals lasted two days, mainly determining the winners of the national first, second, and third rounds of competition. When the exam papers were handed out, Tan You quickly read through them, then smiled slightly.
Li Fugui, who was peeking through the classroom door, saw the smile on Tan You's lips and his heart immediately settled. He knew that his star student wouldn't let him down; even a student from a small county would shine wherever she went.
Li Fugui squeezed out from among the accompanying teachers. Teacher Lin stood not far away, holding Tan You's water bottle in her hand: "Are you relieved?"
Li Fugui lowered his voice: "Don't worry, I knew she wouldn't be stumped just by looking at her expression."
He mimicked Tan You's expression, looking completely confident. Indeed, Tan You only slightly twitched the corners of her mouth, exuding a boss-like aura, while Li Fugui himself was thin and wiry; any big movements or expressions made him look like a large monkey.
Teacher Lin didn't find it offensive; on the contrary, she thought it was quite nice that someone as funny and boisterous as Li Fugui was like that. With her quiet personality, she deserved someone lively and interesting.
The two waited in a corner of the small classroom, not taking the initiative to talk to the teachers. Li Fugui was mainly worried that he would be unable to resist showing off, but remembering what Tan You had said about the taboo of opening champagne halfway through, he forcibly restrained himself.
To be honest, Li Fugui was already wondering if Tan You's teacher title would be promoted if he made it into the training team. If Tan You unexpectedly made it into the national team, would he be promoted to a special-grade teacher?
To be even bolder, if Tan You wins the IMO gold medal, wouldn't his title of special-grade teacher be a sure thing? Although he himself doesn't understand math competitions, he still discovered Tan You, a hidden gem. His ability to recognize talent is unmatched by most people.
Li Fugui rested his chin on his hand, and as he imagined the future, a broad smile crept onto his lips.
While Li Fugui was lost in thought, Tan You was nearing the end of her exam. When Tan You reached the third question, a professor was already standing beside her, watching her intently as she answered.
After two days of exams, Tan You felt she had done quite well. On the second day, after finishing the entire paper, there was still an hour left before the deadline. Glancing at a familiar-looking professor standing next to her, Tan You decisively said, "Professor, I want to hand in my paper."
Professor Liu didn't suggest that Tan You check her work, but he could tell that she was very careful when answering the questions. She would only formally copy the answers onto the answer sheet after confirming them on the draft paper.
Professor Liu took Tan You's exam paper and sat down in her seat. He did nothing else but look through it. Tan You left the classroom empty-handed. Where were Li Fugui and Teacher Lin?
This is where the beauty system's importance comes into play. It perched on Tan You's shoulder, its little tail swaying behind her: "The teachers are in the small classroom next door. You'll see them if you go in through the back door."
Tan You pushed open the back door as instructed and saw Li Fugui and Teacher Lin sitting in the last row. Li Fugui was taking a nap on the table, while Teacher Lin had a book in front of him.
Tan You sat down next to Teacher Lin: "Teacher, I did well on the test."
Li Fugui suddenly looked up: "It's not time yet, is it? You handed in your paper early? Was it difficult?"
Tan You thought about the professor, and the deep brackets on his face relaxed, clearly indicating that her paper was very well completed. "I think it's okay, anyway, I finished it all. Today is the last day of the finals, shall we go out for a walk this afternoon?"
"I'm going back the day after tomorrow, so I won't have time to wander around."
Li Fugui raised an eyebrow, then smiled and said, "Okay, where to this afternoon?"
"Let's go shopping at the nearby mall," Tan You said succinctly. "Since we're in the capital, let's buy some local specialties for our family and send them back home."
The main thing is to buy a watch for her grandfather, Tan Deming. His mechanical watch broke many years ago. She buys bracelets and jade for Cheng Wenhui, but hasn't bought anything big for her grandfather yet.
Of course, the promised villa for the old man is still nowhere to be seen. Speaking of which, now that the royalties have arrived, the old man's villa is about to be built.
Li Fugui thought to himself, "Aren't there just a few local specialties? Roast duck, Beijing eight kinds of pastries, and so on." But after Tan You bought a 50,000 yuan watch without even blinking, Li Fugui was stunned.
"I earn this much after a year's salary, bonuses, and performance-based pay, even if I don't eat or drink, and all I can afford is a watch?"
Tan You: "Teacher, you are engaged in teaching and nurturing students. It's a very noble profession, and it's hard to compare with you."
Li Fugui looked at the watch box: "Was this bought for your dad?"
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