vrcanaries Chapter 197 Round 2
Chapter 197 Round 2
There are only two weeks left until that highly anticipated math competition.
Looking at Cai Yi, who looked utterly dejected, Xu Qingming gently comforted her, saying, "Don't be too nervous. Actually, everyone doesn't necessarily want you to get a high ranking in this competition. They just want you to take this opportunity to broaden your horizons and gain some knowledge."
"Just do your best."
Although Caiyi understood this principle, for some reason, she still couldn't truly feel happy deep down.
However, at that moment, when her gaze swept over Li Xue and Wei Ke, who also looked utterly hopeless, her mood suddenly seemed less heavy.
After all, she wasn't the only one going through this storm right now.
Li Xue and Wei Ke never imagined that they would have such a rare opportunity to participate in the International Mathematical Olympiad in their lifetime.
Therefore, the two of them were in a state of panic and worry, and even a hint of expectation.
A strong sense of self-doubt permeated their hearts.
After all, their academic performance had always been at the bottom of the class, and the alarming statistics were simply astonishing.
Therefore, when faced with these profound and difficult math olympiad concepts, they naturally feel somewhat powerless and hopeless when learning them.
But that's not the most crucial issue. The most important thing is that after Xiao Baihua enthusiastically helped Caiyi visit Ma Ke, she brought back a workbook as thick as a brick!
With a smile, Xiao Baihua patiently explained to Cai Yi, "Ma Ke heard that you are going to participate in the math Olympiad, and this thick workbook is a set of practice problems that he specially recommended and prepared for you."
"He's a kind person, no wonder you asked me to check on him."
Cai Yi remained silent after hearing this, only slightly pursing her lips.
She meant well, but why be kind in something like this? She really thanked her.
Time flies, and two weeks have passed in the blink of an eye.
Xu Qingming asked the teacher for leave and then took them to participate in the math Olympiad.
The team representing Lia University in this competition consists of Cai Yi, Li Xue, Wei Ke, and Ma Ke.
In fact, the school had originally allocated ten spots for the competition, but the other students were not very willing to participate, believing that such a competition would not be of any real help to them.
Therefore, only these four people made it to the competition.
The number of participants at the math Olympiad competition was not particularly large, but it was certainly not small either.
When the first round of exams began, Cai Yi, Li Xue, and Wei Ke were all quite surprised, because most of the questions on the exam paper were of a type they were familiar with.
It turned out that there were similar question types among the ones that Jiang Li and Xiao Baihua had explained before, so they were able to do them relatively smoothly.
In addition, the exercise book provided by Ma Ke also contained some similar questions, not to mention the high accuracy of Xu Qingming's predictions; he accurately predicted almost every key question.
Thus, thanks to thorough preparation and excellent performance, they passed the first round of assessments relatively smoothly.
As for Ma Ke, he was filled with tension and unease at that moment.
After all, he grew up in a remote mountain village. Although the beautiful scenery there instilled in him a simple and pure heart, it had never allowed him to experience the bright lights, bustling traffic, and endless prosperity of the city.
This place was the second most bustling place he had ever seen, besides Lia University.
It may have become the most magnificent and bustling place he has ever seen in his life.
No, this is not the end, but the beginning.
Having thought things through, Ma Ke lowered his head slightly and immersed himself in the problem, all his tension gradually dissipating like the morning mist.
At this moment, he was completely immersed in the ocean of knowledge, his eyes focused on examining each question, his brain working at high speed, constantly calculating, and arriving at the answer.
After completing the questions, he did not let his guard down, but carefully and meticulously checked his answer sheet twice.
In the end, hard work pays off, and Ma Ke passed the first round of assessments with a perfect score.
It is worth mentioning that in this round, a total of eleven people achieved a perfect score, but Cai Yi and two others who came with the intention of broadening their horizons were not among them.
With the results of the first round of competition settled, everyone was treated to an incredibly lavish feast.
This dinner was generously treated by Mr. Xu Qingming, who was leading the group.
Faced with a table full of delicacies, everyone else ate heartily without any hesitation, except for Ma Ke, who seemed a little awkward and reserved.
Seeing this, Teacher Xu Qingming smiled slightly and said in a gentle tone, "There's no need to be so nervous. I brought you out to participate in the competition, so I should be fully responsible for your food, clothing, accommodation and transportation."
"Moreover, you have come here with the important responsibility of winning honor for the school, and all these expenses will be reimbursed by the school."
After hearing these words, Ma Ke felt a great weight lifted from his shoulders. The heavy burden on his heart seemed to disappear instantly, and he felt much lighter.
However, at the same time, he also realized that there was such a huge gap in the world he lived in.
This gap is not only reflected in the material level, but also in people's cognition, ability and opportunities.
Soon it was afternoon, and the second round of the competition was about to begin.
Not long after they finished lunch, everyone rested briefly before preparing to face a new challenge.
In order to compete in the best condition, they took a nap to recharge.
When they woke up from their afternoon nap, everyone felt refreshed and full of confidence as they threw themselves into the second round of the competition.
Ma Ke performed steadily, overcoming all obstacles to successfully advance to the second round of the competition.
Caiyi and his two companions, however, faced a more perilous situation, barely managing to cross the line.
This math Olympiad competition is quite complex, consisting of five rounds plus an extra round, and the entire competition is expected to take three days.
Considering convenience and safety during the competition, they decided to stay near the competition venue.
As a precaution, Xiao Baihua specifically instructed everyone to avoid eating out during these three days. If they must eat out, they should choose reputable, large restaurants.
And so, the first day of the competition came to an end.
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the windows into the room, waking everyone from their deep sleep.