Ch341: A Slap in Liang Gan’s Face
Liang Gan was also stunned and widened her eyes.
In fact, it was reasonable for Professor Thor to reject her. After all, Professor Thor was really too formidable. He rarely took students in these last few years and was engrossed in scientific research.
She then saw the group of people outside the window.
The nine red-haired youths had long become a scene. No matter where they went, they would attract the attention of others.
When Liang Gan was rejected by Thor, she’d pouted but felt that it did not matter. If she could have succeeded, she would have been ecstatic. But it was fine even if she did not succeed. She was already much stronger than these people.
Xue Xi was only accepted by Huaxia University, wasn’t she? Heh, she, Liang Gan, had taken her undergraduate studies in Scanford and then became a graduate student! Thinking about it, she realized she was already better than Xue Xi. After all, Scanford was one of the top schools in the world!
This sense of superiority had just risen when it was shattered by Thor’s words.
She looked at Thor in disbelief.
Who was the one who’d said that he had enough students and was not accepting any more?
She turned to look at Xue Xi in shock. What did this person have that attracted Thor? Was it because she was good-looking? Or that she had red hair?
Jealousy arose in her heart. Why?
She clenched her fists tightly and knew that if she could be taken in hand by Thor, Xue Xi’s future would definitely be limitless!
Just as Liang Gan’s eyes were becoming red, Xue Xi paused, as though she did not understand what Professor Thor meant. “Mhm?”
Professor Thor glanced at Liang Gan.
He thought that Xue Xi’s English was not good, so he wanted Liang Gan to translate for him.
Although Liang Gan was full of unwillingness, she really did not dare to not translate. Professor Thor’s position in the academic world could make her unable to survive in this line.
Hence, Liang Gan looked at Xue Xi impatiently and introduced, “Is your English not good? Why can’t you understand what a professor is saying? You guys have been planning to take this path since elementary school. You should know that there are times when English can also be a tool, and a very important one!”
She did not forget to use her status as a teacher to preach to others. After she was done, she said, “This is Professor Thor, the foremost authority in the Chemistry world as well as the dean of the Chemistry Department at Scanford University. He probably wants to accept you as a student. Xue Xi, this is a rare opportunity. Without my recommendation, Professor Thor might not have known you. You must grasp it well.”
Xue Xi: “?”
She ignored Liang Gan’s words and said to Professor Thor in a pure English accent, “Professor, hello.”
Liang Gan: “?”
Xue Xi’s English was even more standard than hers, who had been staying in Country M for a period of time!
Professor Thor was extremely excited and extended his hand to Xue Xi. “Hello.”
After they shook hands, Professor Thor ignored Liang Gan and said, “May I ask, can I disturb you for a few minutes?”
He pointed at the sofa beside him.
Xue Xi turned to look at Qin Shuang and the rest before saying, “Help me pass the lunch box to Xie Yingying first.”
Qin Shuang nodded and went upstairs with the lunch box.
Flame Number One, Huazi, did not go with her but followed after Xue Xi.
He did not know what a professor was. However, the way the professor looked at Sister Xi was a little scary. He was like a wolf that had been hungry for a long time and finally saw its prey.
Hence, they could not leave Sister Xi here alone. They had to protect her. Hence, the seven of them walked past Xue Xi and sat opposite Professor Thor. They lined up behind Xue Xi.
The group of Westerners downstairs could not help but look over. Those who did not know better would think that they were from a gang!
…
Qin Shuang passed the lunch box to Xie Yingying. After receiving it, she asked, “Where’s Xue Xi?”
The person in front of her was also very good at mathematics, so Qin Shuang’s attitude was considered polite. “She’s downstairs and was stopped by your teacher.”
Xie Yingying misunderstood.
She hurriedly put down the lunch box and followed Qin Shuang downstairs. “Ms Liang is making things difficult for Xue Xi again? She’s really too petty! She’s so much older than us! Moreover, we’re not asking her to do anything. Why is she like this?!”
Qin Shuang: “?”
Someone is making things difficult for Sister Xi? Who? I must tell...
At this thought, Qin Shuang paused in her footsteps behind Xie Yingying and suddenly realized that that person was no longer around.
In the past, when someone bullied them, she would subconsciously think of him, but now—Sister Xi still had them!
As the two of them went downstairs, Qin Shuang was asking, “That Ms Liang has a grudge against Sister Xi?”
Xie Yingying nodded. “Yes. She seems to like Xue Xi’s boyfriend. Anyway, she has been making things difficult for us. Sigh, she even introduced her professor to other students so that everyone would find him familiar, but she never introduced him to me!”
As Xie Yingying went downstairs, she said, “Although I also want to speak to Professor Thor and make him remember my name, Liang Gan looks too annoying. Who would want to beg her? It’s fine if she doesn’t help recommend me to him, but she looks like I owe her a huge sum of money every day. How annoying!”
Professor Thor?
Qin Shuang was stunned again. “Is he a professor at Scanford University?”
That seemed to be what Thor said when he introduced himself just now.
Xie Yingying nodded, and her eyes lit up. “Yes, you know him too? He’s awesome. You don’t know, but he has published several papers that caused a commotion in the chemistry world. He’s not someone that ordinary people can just casually speak to. Someone has to recommend him or her to him first. That Liang Gan bullied me on purpose because of this!”
Qin Shuang: “?”
However, Thor seemed to be very enthusiastic about Sister Xi.
She suddenly recalled how she had addressed Cen Bai as her idol-husband. Before Qin Shuang had met him, Sister Xi had suddenly said, “I’ll bring you to meet him.”
At that time, she’d felt that she was dreaming, and then...
Qin Shuang had a strange sense of humor. She did not tell Xie Yingying about Thor’s attitude toward Sister Xi and only smiled. “You really want to know Professor Thor, right?”
Xie Yingying nodded. “Of course. Who doesn’t want to know him? However, you must not tell Xue Xi this later. I was implicated by her and was hated by Ms Liang Gan. That’s why she didn’t recommend me. If you tell her, she will be embarrassed...”
Ding.
The elevator door opened and the two of them reached the first floor. They instantly saw the aura of the seven Flames standing there. Xie Yingying’s heart skipped a beat. “Could it be that Xue Xi is holding a grudge and has asked someone to fight Liang Gan?”
At this point, she suddenly walked over and saw the professor whom she wanted to meet even in her dreams. He was speaking to Xue Xi in a very good tone as though he was begging her. “Then what will it take for you to enter Scanford?”
Ch342: Flattery!
Xie Yingying: “?”
She stood rooted to the ground.
What’s going on?
While she was in a daze, she saw Professor Thor speaking as though he was afraid that Xue Xi would reject him. “Scanford is the world’s most important research university. Your talent can only be recognized and acknowledged there. Think about it carefully.”
He then turned to look at Xie Yingying, who was standing beside Xue Xi, and smiled. “Is this also your friend?”
Xue Xi nodded when she saw her.
Thor stood up and extended his hand to Xie Yingying. “Hello, I’m Thor.”
Xie Yingying: “?”
The university professor who was so out of reach just now actually took the initiative to shake hands with her?
This was simply too much!
After the two of them shook hands, Thor turned to look at Xue Xi again. “Have you considered it?”
Ever since she’d heard Thor speak, Xue Xi had had only one word to say. At this moment, it was still that word. “... No.”
She came to Country M just for an examination, but Ye Li would already call her every day and ask after her many times over the phone.
Moreover, their family’s assets in Bin City had already been transferred to the capital.
At that time, Ye Li’s advice to Xue Sheng was: “... The child has been gone for 18 years and didn’t live with us. We’ve only been together for a year and I haven’t had enough time with my daughter! If we move with her to the capital, my daughter can go home every weekend. I can also visit her often at school and accompany her to university for four years. She can study for three years and pursue a doctorate...”
Xiang Huai interrupted her. “There’ll be no problems, Uncle. Although the capital is huge, there are many opportunities there.”
He could not let her speak further.
It had been seven years since he’d reached maturity. If Xue Xi continued to study, he would be 35 years old and still be unable to form a family with the little kid, right?
Xue Sheng had always been doing business in Bin City. He actually had no idea why he had to transfer to the capital, but since Xiang Huai had said as much, he thought of Ye Li’s words and instantly made up his mind. For my daughter, I’ll move away!
Her family had moved for her. If she were to go to Scanford University, would her family have to move the company again?
Moreover, when she only came to Country M to participate in the written examination yet was put in a spot by the Math Olympiad staff, Xue Xi realized that no matter how good it was overseas, it was inferior to being in her own country.
Because everyone here was being excluded.
As for studying, where could she not study? At least, from her point of view, she could learn enough in China. She did not feel that Huaxia University was inferior to Scanford University!
Seeing that Xue Xi was so determined, Thor became even more anxious.
He could not let go of such a chemistry talent. However, he had been trying to persuade her for a long time, and on top of that, the goddess must be despising him.
So Thor said, “Why don’t we exchange contact details? You can consider it and discuss it with your family. If you change your mind, you can call me.”
Xue Xi really did not want to give it to him, but when she saw that, despite how old he was, he was blocking her here and that the old man was very humorous, she could only helplessly say, “... Alright.”
Thor then said, “Then I’ll take my leave.”
When he walked out, Liang Gan, who had witnessed the whole process, was still in a daze. When she realized that Thor was about to disappear at the door, she chased after him. “Professor Thor, I’ll send you off.”
After the two of them left, Xie Yingying was still standing there and looking at Xue Xi in disbelief. “Xue... Xue Xi, do you know who you rejected just now?”
Xue Xi: “... Mhm, I know.”
Xie Yingying: “?”
Then why did you reject him? Do you know how many people want to be his student but can’t? How can you lose 100 million?
However, this was Xue Xi’s choice. Xie Yingying felt that she should not interfere, so she swallowed her words.
On the other hand, Qin Shuang said, “You scared me to death. Sister Xi, I thought you were going to leave with him. If you had, we all won’t be able to stay in the capital!”
Flame Number One: “That’s right. Moreover, looking at this old man, is he really the best professor in his field? Why do I feel that he looks like a human trafficker?! He looked at Sister Xi as though he was looking at gold!”
Xue Xi: “…”
Just as they were about to speak, they heard a voice. “Why are you guys still here?”
They turned around and saw that the four boys who had just gone to buy food for Thor had returned. The boy walking in front was called Zhang Hao, and he was holding two pizzas in his hands.
He was also the one who had rushed to pay just now and planned to perform well in front of Thor and Liang Gan.
However, he’d had to wait for a long time for the pizzas to be cooked, and he had rushed back so that Professor Thor could have a warm meal.
But... what about the professor?
Zhang Hao glanced at the sofa and saw that Liang Gan and the professor had already disappeared. He instantly frowned and his gaze landed on Xue Xi. Just as he was about to speak, he saw the few people standing behind Xue Xi and swallowed his words.
He picked on the easy target and started to scold Xie Yingying. “What’s wrong with you? Since Ms Liang doesn’t like you, why did you come down? Did you anger Professor Thor so they left?”
Xie Yingying, who was still in a daze: “?”
She was furious. “Zhang Hao, what are you saying?”
Zhang Hao was extremely anxious. Although he also felt that Liang Gan was too harsh on the two girls, at this time, he could not care less about others. He only wanted to get to know Professor Thor. After all, if he applied to be a graduate student at Scanford University in the future, any teacher could possibly be Professor Thor’s former student. If he could get that teacher to put in a word for him, his admission would be almost certain.
Hence, Zhang Hao had already changed his attitude. He mocked, “If it weren’t for you guys, how could he have left before he even ate the pizza I bought for the professor?”
Xie Yingying was so angry that her hands were trembling. She said angrily, “Bootlicker!”
Zhang Hao was also angered by this word. “If I’m a bootlicker, what about you? Let me ask you, don’t you want to know Professor Thor? If you didn’t want to know him, why did you stay downstairs for half an hour when Ms Liang Gan clearly asked you to go upstairs? It’s because you didn’t have Ms Liang Gan’s recommendation and Professor Thor ignored you that you had to leave! If Professor Thor were to pay attention to you, you’d be even more of a bootlicker than I am! Unfortunately, you don’t even have the chance to do any bootlicking!”
Xie Yingying: “!”
Her eyes were red from anger. Just as she was about to say something, Li Xuekai suddenly said, “Stop quarreling. Professor Thor is back again!”
Hearing this, Zhang Hao immediately turned around and saw Thor coming back with Liang Gan’s support.
Zhang Hao’s face lit up. He went up to him and said ingratiatingly, “Professor, here is your pizza...”
Before he could finish speaking, Professor Thor walked past him and approached Xie Yingying.
Ch343: A Date Between the Two
Thor did not walk toward Xue Xi. Instead, he walked toward Xie Yingying and said, “Student, what’s your name?”
Xie Yingying: “?”
Stunned, she replied in English, “Xie Yingying.”
Thor nodded. “Then give me your contact details. Do you have a phone number?”
Xie Yingying: “!!!!”
After she exchanged contact details with Thor in a daze, she saw that he smiled and greeted Xue Xi before leaving.
Why did he ask for Xie Yingying’s contact number? It was because Thor was afraid that Xue Xi would not pick up the call. He was tired due to waiting for her.
As for those redheads, Thor did not know where they came from. Only Xie Yingying was from the Mathematical Olympiad.
Thor decided that if the Goddess of Wisdom did not answer the call, he would harass Xie Yingying. Moreover, he planned to conquer Xie Yingying first and get her to help persuade Xue Xi.
Xie Yingying also got to know Thor.
Later, when Xie Yingying was taking the exam, she’d try to call Thor. Unexpectedly, it would go through. After hearing her thoughts, Thor would find a mentor who matched her well.
Of course, the prerequisite for all this was that Xie Yingying had to be qualified. Moreover, this was all in the future.
At this moment, Zhang Hao looked at everything in shock.
Professor Thor ignored him and left without taking the two pizzas.
Zhang Hao: “…”
He wanted to say something to Xie Yingying, but she sneered and ignored him.
…
Liang Gan personally sent Professor Thor to the car. On the way, she asked, “Professor, you seem to be very approving of Xue Xi. Why is that?”
Thor smiled mysteriously. “Nothing. I just feel that we are fated.”
What a joke!
The Goddess of Wisdom was so formidable. If he said that, what would happen if Liang Gan, as a Chinese, persuaded the Goddess not to come to their school?
The whole world was fighting for such a talent!
If they could develop nerve acid first... then he would have made a huge contribution!
Hearing this, Liang Gan: “?”
Fated?
Could it be that he really thought that she was good-looking?
After sending Thor off, Liang Gan clenched her fists.
That lass only participated in the Mathematical Olympiad at the age of 18. How could she compare to her? She participated at the age of 15 and even got second place!
No matter how Liang Gan thought about it, she felt indignant. It was as though her heart was being squeezed. Then, she comforted herself: “It’s fine. The competition results will be out soon. When they come out, everyone will realize that in Huaxia, other than Xiang Huai, I am the best in the mathematics field!”
…
Xue Xi did not know what Liang Gan was thinking.
She never cared.
At this moment, the eight of them were in Xue Xi’s suite living room, discussing their plans for the next three days.
Xiang Huai leaned against the wall and stared at the few red-haired guys. No matter how he looked at them, they did not look pleasing to the eye.
In a foreign country, he was supposed to be the only person she knew. He and Xue Xi could have stuck together for a few days and not been separated.
During the past two days that they were here, he did not bring the little kid out to play because she was about to take the examination. He’d wanted to spend time with her after the examination.
But now... with seven to eight light bulbs around, the little kid could not see him at all. He really wished he could throw this group of people back home.
She was really blind to all this.
The group chattered non-stop and even had a discussion.
Qin Shuang was giving her suggestions. “Sister Xi, let’s go to Universal Studios Lot to play!”
Flame Number One said, “To Disneyland!”
Someone even suggested, “Since you’re already here, aren’t you going to Hollywood?”
Qin Shuang: “We must go to the Universal Pictures in Country M’s L City. Otherwise, wouldn’t we have come for nothing?”
Flame Number One: “Disneyland was my dream when I was young. I have to go! Moreover, there are many adult games at Disney!”
The rest: “Hollywood is so famous. Isn’t it a pity not to go take a look? After all, I don’t know when I’ll be coming next time!”
“Greetings, Universal Studios Lot!”
“Disney club!”
“Hollywood!”
The group of people started arguing. In the end, everyone turned to look at Xue Xi. “Sister Xi, give us an idea!”
Xue Xi: “... All of it!”
Xiang Huai: “?”
What are you going everywhere for?! If you’re going to all those places, the next three days will be eaten up! I’m not here to chaperon children! Xiang Huai shot a glance at Xue Xi and his eyes darkened. He suddenly said, “Sure, I’ll arrange a car!”
Hence, the next day, Qin Shuang and the rest left the hotel in high spirits. They saw a car parked outside and realized that Xiang Huai and Xue Xi were not there.
The chauffeur said, “Mr Xiang asked me to take you guys out for three days. He’ll take care of everything!”
Everyone: “!!”
Qin Shuang asked, “Where’s my Sister Xi?”
The chauffeur: “She went on a date with Mr Xiang.”
Qin Shuang: “?”
Impossible!
This was definitely not her iron-willed Sister Xi! Sister Xi would definitely not abandon them for love!
…
At this moment, Xue Xi, who had forgotten about her friends, was sitting in another car. Her eyes were all lit up, and she was looking forward to being with Xiang Huai...
It was Xiang Huai’s first time seeing the little kid so excited, so he asked, “Are you happy?”
Xue Xi nodded. “Mhm.”
Xiang Huai: “Without them disturbing us, we can finally have a proper date today!”
A date with him? Forget it, I’ll do whatever he says!
Xue Xi nodded again. “Mhm, mhm!”
Xiang Huai continued, “Then later, we must be more serious.”
Xue Xi was very cooperative and did not care that he was taking advantage of her. “No problem!”
…
Three days later, the Math Olympiad results were out!
Today would also be the end of the Olympiad!
When the results were announced, the audience was allowed to come in to watch. Hence, Qin Shuang and Flame Number Seven accompanied Xue Xi and entered the venue.
Qin Shuang shot a glance at Xiang Huai, who was walking behind, and whispered into Xue Xi’s ear, “Sister Xi, if you’re kidnapped, blink.”
Xue Xi: “…”
Qin Shuang was not unhappy, but she was curious and gossipy. “Otherwise, why would you suddenly be enlightened and go on a date with Brother-in-law? Were you really willing?”
The main thing was that Sister Xi was still very satisfied.
Xue Xi nodded.
Qin Shuang: “... Oh my god, I think we should set off firecrackers to celebrate. Brother-in-law’s suffering has finally come to an end!! The two of you have been together for three whole days and returned later than we did. You left earlier than us and were only short of staying outside altogether. What exactly did you do? ”
Xue Xi shot a glance at Qin Shuang. “You want to know?”
Qin Shuang nodded.
She was really a gossipy person! Now that Sister Xi was enlightened, what fun would the two of them have? Even if she learned it, she would still play with her idol!
Xue Xi then turned to look at her and slowly replied...
Ch344: The World of Three
With a satisfied expression, Xue Xi said to Qin Shuang, “Guess?”
Qin Shuang: “…”
She could even joke around. It was enough to show how satisfied she was with their couple’s date!
Or rather, she was very satisfied with Xiang Huai.
Moreover, looking at Sister Xi’s radiant expression, Qin Shuang gulped. “You and Brother-in-law, don’t tell me... it’s your first time?”
First time?
Xue Xi thought about it and realized that it was indeed the first time.
She nodded.
Qin Shuang was even more shocked. “Sister Xi, you could actually handle it? It lasted for three whole days on your first try?”
Xue Xi: “.... I still want to continue.”
“…”
The corners of Qin Shuang’s lips twitched. “Sister Xi, didn’t Brother-in-law get tired?”
Xue Xi slowly replied, “He’s quite tired. After all, he’s the one who had to move around.”
Qin Shuang: “!!”
She said in shock, “Is Brother-in-law’s endurance that long?”
Xue Xi: “?”
Qin Shuang asked curiously again, “Then, where did you guys go? You’re not in the hotel...”
Seeing her like this, Xue Xi whispered into her ear.
“What?!”
Qin Shuang was stunned. The corners of her lips twitched as she looked at Xiang Huai again. This time, her eyes were filled with admiration. In order for Sister Xi and him to go on a date, Brother-in-law had really put in a lot of effort!
He! Actually! Brought! Sister! Xi! To! The library!
How could they go to the library when they were doing such a thing?!
Was the library more artistic?!
Just as the corners of Qin Shuang’s lips twitched, Xue Xi recalled the three days of pleasure.
Xiang Huai had brought Xue Xi to the largest library in L City. There were all kinds of books there. The huge library occupied a building that was hundreds of square meters and had three floors!
It could be said that this place contained almost half of the original books in the world!
Let alone three days, she could even stay there for three years and would still be unwilling to come out!
Later, she started buying books.
When they were in Bin City, Ye Li would always take Xue Xi shopping, buying bags, and spending money by swiping her card. At that time, Ye Li had said that spending money was fun.
However, she had always felt that it did not matter. As long as she could wear clothes, it was fine. Branded items were not attractive to her.
For the first time during these last three days, she’d experienced the joy of shopping! Hence, it was indeed her first time!
Chemistry appreciation books? Buy!
Mathematical interests? Buy!
The origin of physics? Buy! Buy two copies, read one, and collect one!
Anyway, she was rich!
In short, all books that involved the spread of knowledge were bought!
Xiang Huai followed behind her. Five minutes later, he could no longer hold it and could only push a small cart over.
Two hours later, the cart was full.
Hence, the person-in-charge of the library ran over and opened up a huge shopping cart for them alone. Xiang Huai had been moving books around. He must be really tired, right?
Three days later.
The thousands of books that Xue Xi had bought were packed by the library staff and sent back to the country.
Seeing the few large boxes being moved away by the staff, Xue Xi felt extremely blissful.
She was a little excited. If Xiang Huai had not stopped her, she would not have even wanted to come today for the announcement of the results and would have continued buying!
Indeed, buying and buying was a woman’s talent and source of happiness.
After hearing the details, Qin Shuang: “…”
She silently retracted her words and looked at Xiang Huai pitifully. She had thought too much.
Xiang Huai sighed silently.
In his life, he could chase Li Xuekai away, push Gao Yanchen away, and even abandon this group of people to bring the little kid away. However, he could not defeat her studies!
He had never seen such a thirsty person.
He silently decided that he would spend the rest of his life with all three of them in the future. He really had no choice but to accept that person, which was studying.
The small group slowly entered and some were about to go on ahead.
The candidates, who were also the contestants of this competition, would follow the teacher-in-charge to the front and wait there for the final results to be announced.
Meanwhile, Qin Shuang and the rest had to go to the audience seats at the back.
The eight red-haired people once again occupied the strongest spot. With a swoosh, they raised their banners. “Sister Xi is first. No one can match her!”
Not only did they raise their hands, but they also shouted in unison with a shocking aura.
The contestants sitting in front: “??”
The Math Olympiad teachers who were here to host the closing ceremony: “?”
Which country is so confident?
Hence, a teacher smiled and asked, “How many marks do you think the first placer would get?”
Qin Shuang and the rest shouted again, “Full marks!”
“Hahahaha!”
Everyone burst out laughing. Some were friendly.
“How confident!”
“They’re so cute!”
However, there were also malicious ones.
“Isn’t this too funny? When the results are out, won’t it be awkward if she doesn’t get full marks? Even if she gets first, it will be awkward!”
“Who is it that dares to boast so shamelessly?”
Xie Yingying was a little anxious for Xue Xi. She wanted Xue Xi to stop that group of people. It was fine if they shouted before entering the examination hall because that could be said to be an encouragement.
However, the scores were about to be released. That they were still shouting such things meant they were being arrogant, unless she really scored full marks.
Xie Yingying did not dare to give Xue Xi any pressure, so she asked, “Xue Xi, how did you do for this examination?”
Xue Xi replied, “Not bad.”
Xie Yingying: “…”
The rest: “…”
Only Li Xuekai, who understood her, curled his lips.
The leader, Liang Gan, narrowed her eyes.
Hearing those people shouting so loudly, she thought that Xue Xi had really scored well. In the end, she just did alright?
She immediately chided, “Xue Xi, make those people behind shut their mouths!”
Xue Xi shot her a glance.
Liang Gan continued shouting, “This is an international competition. It’s not a messy place, nor is it a scene where people chase stars. It’s not the time for you to be in the limelight! If you don’t find it embarrassing, I’ll feel embarrassed for you!”
Xue Xi retorted, “What’s there to be embarrassed about?”
Liang Gan: “... Their slogan! What first place? Are you that confident? They’re saying you’ll even score full marks... Do you know that in all these years, there has only been one person with a perfect score?! I’m telling you to shut them up for your own good!”
She sneered. “Don’t bring your version of a fan club here!”
This was a personal attack.
Xue Xi narrowed her eyes.
Actually, it was not her intention to be so high-profile, but she, Qin Shuang, and even Flame Number One knew that they were only doing this to show Little Flame.
Qin Shuang had once accidentally revealed that they had treated that red banner as Brother Chen and were cheering for her together with him.
That was why Xue Xi was so ostentatious.
She had never felt that she had done anything wrong.
Just like the Olympics, there would also be Chinese people cheering for the Chinese at the venue. In that case, wouldn’t it just be a few words? Why was it wrong for Qin Shuang and the rest to call her the world’s number one?
“…”
Ch345: Exam Results!
Xue Xi looked at Liang Gan indifferently and slowly said, “They’re not my fans.”
They were friends.
Liang Gan sneered. “I originally said this for your own good. Since you don’t want to listen, then forget it! Anyway, when the results are out later, I won’t be the one embarrassed if I can’t get full marks!”
After saying that, Liang Gan turned around again and saw that Professor Thor had actually come as well. Moreover, he was sitting beside her and looking at Xue Xi with great interest, revealing an eager expression.
Beside him was Professor Derry, the director of the Math Department at Scanford University. He was wearing a pair of thick glasses and his hair was black. He had been dyeing his hair, and he was a rather rigid person who did things very strictly.
For example, at this moment, he was sitting upright with his back straight while smiling.
When Liang Gan saw his situation, a thought flashed across her mind. She lowered her head and walked over.
When she came to Professor Thor’s side, she spoke a little louder on purpose so that Derry could hear her. She smiled and said, “Professor Thor, did you contact Xue Xi again yesterday?”
Thor shook his head and sighed. “No. I’m afraid that frequent contact will make her reject me more, so I decided to ask her in person today.”
Liang Gan also said, “I also helped you persuade her yesterday. I told her that Scanford is the top university in the world and is ranked higher than Huaxia University, but she rejected me sternly. She said that in her opinion, the Math Department of Huaxia University is just perfect.”
This sentence made Derry turn around and frown.
However, Thor did not hear the trap in it, nor did he pay attention to Derry’s dissatisfaction. He said, “Scanford’s science departments are famous. What gave her such an illusion? Moreover, Scanford has other subjects! I don’t dare to say anything else, but as for the Chemistry Department, as long as she agrees to come, I will agree if she wants to enter that department. I will nod in whichever direction she wants to study.”
Liang Gan shook her head. “She’s more stubborn.”
Thor sighed again. Just as he was about to speak, Derry suddenly said, “This person is simply unreasonable. Thor, you actually want to recruit such a student? What talents does she have to attract you?”
It was only then that Thor noticed him, but the matter of nerve acid was a high-level secret that could not be told to outsiders, so he could only smile. “I admire her chemistry talent.”
Derry sneered. “Chemistry talent? But she is participating in the Mathematical Olympiad and her ranking is not out yet. You can’t make an exception and accept her.”
Thor could not help but say, “I’ll settle the person I fancy myself.”
Derry continued to say in a rigid tone, “The Department of Science and Technology of Scanford has to be applied to in advance, and applicants must undergo many tests. If she can get first in this examination, she will be accepted as an exception. Otherwise, you won’t have any reason to accept her. It will affect the credibility of Scanford University and make the rest of the students lose what sets them apart!”
Before Thor could speak, Derry could not help but say, “Moreover, this student is arrogant because of her talent. She actually said that Huaxia University’s Math Department is perfect? She is simply a frog in the well. She is insulting our Scanford Math Department! Anyway, I don’t agree! If your Chemistry Department wants to recruit her, then let her participate in the chemistry competition!”
It was usually impossible for Derry and Thor to appear in a competition like the Olympiad, and even Feng Xingshen had not come.
However, as there was a big academic exchange meeting nearby lately, and Derry’s students were hosting this Math Olympiad competition, they could invite this person over.
However, if the winner of the Mathematical Olympiad was to be accepted through an exception, then Scanford University must go through the Math Department. Even if Thor wanted someone to join his department, he would have to transfer them from the Math Department.
Derry was making things difficult for Thor.
Because Xue Xi did not participate in the Chemistry Competition.
Thor frowned. “Derry, everyone has a special situation. Moreover, it’s not a matter of whether you agree or not, but whether she agrees or not.”
Derry had his own pride. “Scanford’s departments have never accepted someone else’s student. This has never happened before. Thor, you’re being too embarrassing!”
Thor also frowned and was a little angry.
Just as he was about to argue with Derry, Liang Gan hurriedly said, “Professors, no matter what, let’s take a look at her IMO results first!”
Derry tidied his tie and nodded.
Thor snorted and did not speak again.
Because at this moment, the podium was already giving out the awards.
The organizer was the president of the Mathematical Olympiad. He stood on the podium and presented the award to the winners.
There were six people chosen from each country for the IMO competition. The awards were divided into first prize, second prize, and third prize.
In other words, the worst was the third prize.
They then heard the president shouting everyone’s ranking, “Li Xuekai... Porter...”
The first prize was the best award in the examination. Before anything else, the grades would be discussed when the winner went on stage.
Xie Yingying held Xue Xi’s hand tightly. “It must be the first prize. It must be the first prize...”
Although it was rare for Huaxia to get a gold medal in the IMO exam, the second and third places were still always theirs. Every time Huaxia chose six contestants, they would get someone who could win first prize. Very few people who would get only a second prize were chosen.
In short, if they were not good enough to get first prize, they would be a burden to the Chinese team!
Just as Xie Yingying was mumbling nervously, she heard the president continue shouting, “Zhang Hao...”
Zhang Hao stood up and walked up the stage. When he passed by Xie Yingying, he even shot her a glance.
Xie Yingying became even more nervous.
The number of participants was limited, and the number of first prize winners was also limited. There were about fifty first prize winners.
He had already shouted 48 times!
However, Xue Xi and Xie Yingying’s names had yet to be shouted.
Xie Yingying could not help but mumble, “Xue Xi, will we be in the last two places?”
Just as she was speaking, the president called another contestant from Country M.
Xie Yingying: “!!!”
She looked up in shock and disbelief at the podium.
There was only one spot left!
However, there were still two people in the Chinese team. Who could this person be?
Before she could even think about who this person was, she heard the president shouting again. “Xie Yingying!”
Xie Yingying: “!!!!”
She suddenly stood up. Being able to win the first prize was within her capability and confidence, but looking at Xue Xi, who was sitting beside her, she felt very sad.
How could Xue Xi not get the first prize?