A genius? I just love studying.

Chapter 105 The true intentions are revealed: Using power to intimidate others.

Located next to Barbary Assy Creek Park, the FlyZoo Hotel in Bukhara.

On the 9th floor, in a VIP suite, Ran Peng had just ordered dinner and sat down when the doorbell rang.

"Professor Sun?"

Upon opening the door, one finds Academician Sun Binyang from Qilu University.

The two had no prior personal relationship and studied different fields. Ran Peng didn't know what the other party's purpose was, but he quickly came to his senses and said with a smile, "I just ordered dinner, how about we eat together?"

"It's just Sichuan cuisine, on the spicy side. I don't know if it'll suit your taste. How about I add some Shandong cuisine?"

Chinese people believe that having more friends means having more options. If someone takes the initiative to come to you, you should also show your hospitality as the host.

Sun Binyang smiled and waved his hand, "No need, I'm here to talk to Professor Ran about something."

As he spoke, he entered the room, closed the door behind him, and sat down on the sofa in the suite's living room. "Chengdu is truly a place of outstanding people and abundant resources!"

"I just went back and checked. It seems that my friend Chen Hui is still in his first year of high school and hasn't entered Rongcheng University yet, right?"

Ran Peng's smile immediately turned cold.

What he worried about most happened.

"Professor Sun, you don't need to worry about that. We have already signed a contract with him, and he will be able to enroll in September."

Sun Binyang smiled and shook his head, "Professor Ran, there's no need to rush. I'm here for Chen Hui's sake."

This was exactly what he had expected.

As for the contract, everyone knows what it's all about. Since it's a contract, it can be broken. For such a genius, Qilu University will naturally handle the breach of contract for Chen Hui.

The reason he came here was simply to avoid offending Ran Peng too much. He came in advance to give Ran Peng a heads-up. If he could persuade Ran Peng, that would be best. If not, then they would have to rely on their own abilities!
"Rongcheng University is indeed a good school, but as far as I know, its mathematics is not good."

Sun Binyang tried hard to organize his thoughts, "Professor Ran, please don't blame me for being blunt, but I think our Qilu University's mathematics is still stronger."

He said with great confidence that the mathematics department at Qilu University could barely compete with universities like Yanbei, Tsinghua, and Zhejiang.

Ran Peng pursed his lips, neither refuting nor able to refute.

"The environment in which a genius grows up is also very important. I think that Chen Hui would have a better chance of development at Qilu University than at Chengdu University. What do you think, Professor Ran?"

The true intentions are revealed when the true colors are revealed; they use their power to intimidate others!
Professor Tian Yang of Yanbei University couldn't bring himself to do it, but Sun Binyang didn't have that concern. As for the other professors, they didn't hold teaching positions in China, and the schools they worked at didn't have the same authority as him and Tian Yang. They didn't have the power to poach people.

Ran Peng stubbornly shook his head, "Basic learning is just so-so, it doesn't matter who teaches him. If he wants to go to a better place for further study, I won't stop him."

"With my opinion as your guide, it will be easier for you to make a decision later. Why is Professor Sun in such a hurry?"

His meaning was clear: Chen Hui would definitely attend Rongcheng University, and as for pursuing a master's or doctoral degree later, that would depend on everyone's abilities.

Furthermore, Chen Hui is still a rough gem, and it's hard to say how much potential he has. Aren't you afraid of being fooled?

Let me carve it for you first. If it's really good jade, then you can grab it!
This answer clearly did not satisfy Sun Binyang. If it were really time for Chen Hui to shine, there would be no chance for Sun Binyang.

He's gambling on his own judgment, or to put it another way, he's making an academic investment!

Even if he loses money, he'll accept it.

Moreover, how could a mathematician waste the prime of his life at Chengdu University?

"The academic world is not a pure land either. I'm sure Professor Ran is aware of this. If something really happens, can you protect him?"

Sun Binyang didn't dwell on the previous topic and continued to use his power to intimidate others. He was an academician, while Ran Peng was just a Yangtze River Scholar. "It's difficult to cultivate an excellent mathematician, but a small thing can ruin a mathematician."

Ran Peng knew exactly what Sun Binyang was talking about, such as misappropriating students' work and academic suppression. If Chen Hui's mind was not strong enough, he could easily be affected by these things and even give up on himself.

If an academician were standing behind Chen Hui at this moment, he would naturally have fewer worries.

In China, the status of an academician is still very important!

"If that's the case, Professor Tian Yang from Yanbei University would be a more suitable candidate."

Having been repeatedly intimidated by the other party's power, Ran Peng couldn't help but feel a bit angry and said without giving an inch.

Aren't you an academician?

However, there are differences between academicians. You may think you are better than me, Ran Peng, but there are naturally people in this world who are better than you.

Yanbei University is greater than Qilu University, and Tianyang is greater than you, Sun Binyang!
"you……"

Sun Binyang was speechless.

Her face was a little red, and she was clearly a bit angry.

However, he quickly suppressed his anger, saying, "In that case, let's see who has the best skills."

He originally came to resolve the conflict peacefully, but he didn't expect Ran Peng to be so tactless. However, there was no need to make an enemy because of this.

Bang!
Sun Binyang walked out of Ran Peng's room and closed the door.

Ran Peng sat on the sofa, looking at the technologically advanced door, feeling somewhat lost.

He didn't know if what he was doing was right or wrong.

Perhaps Sun Binyang is right, but he had already selected this student nearly half a year ago, so how could he be willing to have his love stolen away like this?

"Let's take a step by step!"

Sighed.

Ran Peng then noticed that the dishes on the coffee table had gone cold.

"Food is as essential as iron," he thought, and without further ado, picked up his rice bowl, took a bite of twice-cooked pork, and stuffed it into his mouth.

However, after only two bites, he frowned.

He forced himself to eat a mouthful of rice, then picked up another piece of diced chicken with his chopsticks, his brows furrowing even more deeply.

After taking two more bites, he finally couldn't stand it anymore and couldn't swallow, so he angrily put down his bowl and chopsticks.

I don’t want to eat anymore.

This supposedly high-tech unmanned hotel has food that's nowhere near as good as my wife's cooking!
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Chengdu No. 2 Middle School, 2 PM
In Chen Hui's private examination room in the administration building, after typing the last symbol, Chen Hui breathed a sigh of relief, checked it one last time, and only clicked to submit the paper early after confirming that everything was correct.

This involved a prize of over 200,000 yuan, so he couldn't afford to be careless.

But he didn't dare to delay. The questions in the final round were much simpler than he had imagined, which meant there would be many perfect scores, but there was only one gold medal. How would he distinguish who would win the gold medal and who would win the silver medal?

In Chen Hui's view, if there is no brilliant solution like the one in the provincial competition, then all that matters is the time to submit the paper.

If everyone gets full marks, then naturally whoever finishes first will win the gold medal.

He wasn't confident about a divine solution; being able to solve this kind of problem at all would already be considered a divine solution.

However, he can minimize the time he needs to complete the questions.

After handing in his paper, Chen Hui stood up, stretched, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

He studied, and then did practice problems. Applying what he had learned to solve challenging problems brought him a tremendous sense of accomplishment.

He originally studied mathematics to make money.

But now, he finds himself starting to like the feeling!
In particular, you can earn money while gaining a great sense of accomplishment!

Stepping out from behind his desk, Chen Hui looked at Zhang Anguo sitting on the sofa opposite him with a complicated expression.

He had to admit that this Mr. Zhang, whose character was questionable, did indeed have a good understanding of Asai.

After choosing the Algebra and Number Theory track, the learning materials provided by Teacher Zhang were very targeted. Zhang Anguo also deserves much credit for enabling him to complete the final questions so quickly today.

If he really did win the award, then he deserved the money.

Zhang Anguo also looked over at that moment, and the instant their eyes met, he asked impatiently, "How is it?"

"Why are you so anxious?"

An Chengzhang grabbed Zhang Anguo, somewhat annoyed, and glared at him, "The exam is supposed to last eight hours, how much time has passed?"

"Don't put so much pressure on Chen Hui."

Wu Huachun had already returned to his office to enjoy tea. After all, he was nearing retirement age, and sitting here all day would probably make him feel like his body was falling apart.

Wu Huachun was a hands-off manager, so the school affairs naturally fell to Zhao Defeng and Gan Yunqiang to handle, and they couldn't possibly stay here all day.

So at this point, only Zhang Anguo and An Chengzhang remained in the room.

"Don't worry, Teacher An, I've finished!"

Chen Hui walked up to An Chengzhang and said with a smile, "Teachers, please go back and rest. I'll go have some food first."

To save time, Chen Hui hadn't even eaten lunch yet, and was already starving. However, he was happy to have finished the exam.

"What, it's finished?"

An Chengzhang stood there, stunned. "You handed in your paper?"

"handed in."

Hey!
An Chengzhang sighed, "The exam lasts eight hours, what's the rush? Use the extra time to check your answers, and review the questions you don't know how to do a few more times. Maybe you'll have a sudden inspiration..."

After rambling on for a while, An Chengzhang quickly adjusted his mindset and comforted Chen Hui, saying, "You don't need to blame yourself. It's normal to lack experience when taking such a large-scale exam for the first time. Just pay attention next time. You're still young, and you'll have plenty of opportunities."

"How many questions did you answer?"

Finally, he couldn't help but ask one more question, wanting to estimate whether Chen Hui could win an excellence award based on the results of previous years' competitions.

"If there are no problems with the solution process, it should be the Six Paths."

Chen Hui was certain in his heart, but he didn't say it too confidently. His upbringing and being a poor student for so many years hadn't made him develop the arrogance that a genius should have.

"The Six Paths?"

An Chengzhang leaned back, his eyes wide, and asked with a trembling mouth, "You...you did it all?"

The Algebra and Number Theory track in the finals of the ASAI competition only had six questions in total!
Chen Hui nodded.

An Chengzhang fell completely silent.

This scene made him feel somewhat dazed; Chen Hui seemed to have performed similarly after the last provincial competition.

Last time, Chen Hui got a perfect score!

Could he get a perfect score this time?
Doesn't that mean the gold medal is already in Chen Hui's pocket?

Zhang Anguo thought of the same thing. He felt his blood boiling uncontrollably. With a buzzing sound, his brain spun. If An Chengzhang hadn't caught him in time, he probably would have fallen to the ground.

If it really is the gold prize, which is $30,000, close to 220,000 RMB, he can get one-fifth of it, which is about 44,000 RMB, according to the agreement.

Adding the prize money from the previous provincial competition, it's now 50,000!

With the family's savings, after deducting the previous medical expenses, borrowing from relatives, and receiving donations and assistance from the school, we were able to raise 400,000 yuan, which was finally enough to pay for our daughter's surgery!

His daughter has acute lymphoblastic leukemia, but it is in the low-risk group. With timely treatment, there is a more than 90% chance of a cure.

The entire treatment course costs over 700,000 yuan, of which 60%-70% can be reimbursed by medical insurance. However, with the inclusion of imported targeted drugs and new precision radiotherapy technology, at least 400,000 yuan will need to be paid out of pocket.

So he resorted to any means to raise money, just to get the money up quickly so that his daughter could have the surgery sooner and increase her chances of recovery.

But he never expected that day would come so soon!

Chen Hui was unaware of Zhang Anguo's family affairs; he simply assumed that Zhang Anguo was getting old and unwell.

He's only sixteen, so naturally he doesn't have this kind of worry.

Even after sitting for five hours straight without having lunch, I still felt refreshed and full of energy when I got up.

All he knew was that if he won the gold medal, he would receive nearly 170,000 yuan, which would allow him to pay off all his family's debts and leave him with a surplus of over 100,000 yuan. Their lives would no longer have to be so frugal.

From now on, I can buy whatever Rui Rui wants to eat, and Qing Shan won't have to wear his old clothes anymore!

If they can participate in the A-se competition next year and win the gold medal again, along with the prize money from other competitions, perhaps they can buy a house in Chengdu and have a cozy little home of their own.

Chen Hui was filled with excitement and looked forward to the future.

Stepping out of the lounge, the cold wind outside quickly sobered him up.

The gold prize is only a few hundred thousand yuan, while houses in Chengdu cost several million yuan. This amount of prize money is really just a drop in the bucket.

I could go back to my hometown, a small county town.

That would cost much less, but Rui Rui and Qing Shan's educational resources might not be as good. What if their uncle and aunt get sick when they get old?
Medical care in small counties is naturally inferior to that in big cities.

He shook his head, banishing these distracting thoughts from his mind.

The results are not yet out, and it's still unknown whether I will win the gold medal.

Even if he wins the gold medal, he can't slack off. Only by constantly climbing higher can he earn more money so that Rui Rui and Qing Shan can grow up freely and his uncle and aunt can live a life of enjoyment.

He knew he was still quite a distance from achieving that goal.

The revolution has not yet succeeded; comrades must continue to strive!

The plan to improve math proficiency must never stop.

Now that the final round is over, it's time to start working on the paper.

The CMO is just a few days away, but after the baptism of the Asa final, Chen Hui is more confident in his math skills. He doesn't plan to win first place; he'll consider it a victory if he can get into the top sixty for the gold medal.

CMO preparation is also necessary, and the thesis should not be delayed. Sharpening the axe will not delay the work of chopping wood. Writing a thesis can improve mathematical proficiency, and improved mathematical proficiency is also very beneficial to CMO!

With his mind a jumble of thoughts, Chen Hui arrived at the Gai Restaurant near the school gate. He ordered a plate of twice-cooked pork with potatoes over rice, then sat down and listened to the sounds of a large fire burning in the kitchen and the clanging of spatulas against iron pots.

Chen Hui took out his phone, opened WeChat, and sent a message to Fang Wen.

(End of this chapter)