ocean-life Chapter 30 To hell with the escape route
Chapter 30 To hell with the escape route
Pan Xun took the peanuts with a cold face, then flipped open his notebook with a "snap" and shoved it over.
It was an extremely difficult problem involving number theory and algebraic transformations, a tough nut to crack that he had stayed up until 3 a.m. last night, trying every method he could find but still couldn't solve.
Su Hao chewed on the peanut in his mouth, glancing casually at the question.
At a glance.
I only glanced at it!
There was no contemplation, no frown.
He picked up a pen and began writing formulas on the blank sheet of paper.
"This problem cannot be solved by simply calculating it."
However, if we utilize symmetry to construct a mapping, it becomes much simpler.
rustling.
In the quiet room, the only sound was the crisp sound of a pen nib scratching against paper.
As Su Hao's pen moved swiftly and smoothly, the obscure mathematical symbols seemed to come alive under his pen.
What was originally a massive and complex algebraic expression, which was like gibberish, was gradually transformed into a minimalist form that even elementary school students could understand through his ingenious group theory perspective!
It was like a knot that couldn't be untied in three-dimensional space, which he pulled directly into a higher-dimensional space and instantly smoothed it out!
"Here, we introduce an auxiliary variable and use a substitution method..."
"Look, it will turn out like this. The answer is clear."
clack.
Su Hao put down his pen and patted the peanut crumbs off his hands.
boom!
It was as if a thunderbolt had struck Pan Xun's mind!
He gasped sharply, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets as he stared intently at Su Hao's pen.
The problem that I had struggled with for more than ten hours and created dozens of flawed logical lines of reasoning was solved instantly in the hands of the other person, as if "1+1=2"!
The entire logic chain is like an extremely precise gear, meshing together perfectly with a click-clack sound.
Throughout the entire seemingly miraculous deduction process, Su Hao's expression remained calm, without revealing even the slightest sense of superiority!
It was as natural as if he had just picked up an eraser for someone!
Seeing this, Pan Xun froze completely. He was plunged into an unprecedented and inexplicable emotion.
It was a complex mix of intensely humiliating jealousy and an overwhelming awe of facing a god-like being!
"Su Hao".
"What's wrong?"
"Don't you...don't you think we're competitors?"
What on earth is this child thinking?
Pan Xun racked his brains but still couldn't understand this abnormal way of thinking!
Su Hao stopped chewing peanuts and tilted his head.
His handsome face showed a puzzled expression, as if he were listening to gibberish.
"Does winning in a competition mean you can solve math problems you don't understand?"
"...What?" Pan Xun was stunned.
"There are many things I want to understand."
Su Hao turned to look at the night sky outside the window, a certain light gleaming in his eyes.
"The world of mathematics is vast, and there are still a lot of unsolved proofs."
I'm willing to do anything for those goals.
But...competition? Would that help me solve the problem?
One strike, one kill!
These words were like the sharpest knife in the world, piercing straight into Pan Xun's heart!
This is a way of thinking that belongs to true seekers of the Way!
This is completely different from his lifestyle of "living to show off"!
Pan Xun sat blankly in the chair, feeling as if his soul had been torn apart.
Through Su Hao's flawless mirror, he saw clearly for the first time the ugly face deep within his own heart.
Using so-called talent as a shield, hiding behind cowardice.
Immersed in the relative superiority brought by defeating weaker opponents, they become lazy and complacent.
Actually, he also wanted to work hard.
But he was just scared!
He was afraid that even if he tried his best, he would still be a loser in the end, so he never dared to really take on a challenge!
He even made a self-righteous vow to give his all at this winter camp, but Pan Xun knew better than anyone else what was really going on.
He had already prepared an escape route for himself!
So that if you are eliminated, you can escape from here at any time and comfort yourself with "This is not the whole of life, I just didn't take it seriously".
"Am I, Pan Hoon... really that special?"
Is he any more special than this child in front of me, holding peanuts and aspiring to the stars and the sea?
Do not!
In front of this real monster, I am nothing but a fart!
"call--"
Having undergone a spiritual cleansing, Pan Xun exhaled a long breath and abruptly straightened his posture.
Even if I really am a self-deceiving, hopeless idiot...
There should be at least one time, even if it's just this once!
Leave no way out, give it your all!
He made up his mind.
Screw your escape route!
If you absolutely have to back down, wait until you've bled to your last drop on this field, and then fight again after the competition is over!
......
Winter camp has been going on for a week now.
The heating in the professors' lounge in the administration building was on full blast.
Outside the window, the campus is covered in a vast expanse of white snow, a breathtaking view.
"How do this year's students look?"
Liu Zhiyun gracefully put down her teacup and asked Professor Hu Weili, who was sitting opposite her.
She has been frequently visiting this place for the past few days in order to observe this year's winter camp.
"Excellent! Even better than I imagined!"
Mentioning this, Professor Hu, who was usually stern and unsmiling, immediately beamed with joy, his face glowing.
"There are a few children who are indeed extremely conspicuous."
Especially Lin Shuwan, who was already excellent to begin with, has undergone a complete transformation this year, becoming even more outstanding than last year!
Seeing Lin Shuwan, whom he had always placed high hopes on, grow rapidly as expected, Professor Hu couldn't stop smiling.
"Contrary to her delicate appearance, she was a very hardworking and ruthless child."
"To be honest, this year's International Mathematical Olympiad is really something to look forward to."
Professor Hu's eyes gleamed with a sharp light.
"Although we unexpectedly lost the team championship last year, we'll definitely be fine this year!"
"However, Professor Hu..."
Upon hearing this, Liu Zhiyun simply asked,
"You seem to have overlooked one of the most important figures in this discussion, haven't you?"
"What kind of controversial figure?"
"Stop pretending." Liu Zhiyun leaned forward, her gaze intense. "You know Su Hao."
Upon hearing the name, Professor Hu, who was as steady as a mountain, suddenly trembled, almost knocking over his teacup, and stared at her with wide eyes.
"This...this rumor has already leaked out so quickly? How did you know the name Su Hao?!"
Liu Zhiyun smiled slightly: "Actually, I set the questions for the preliminary round. I've met him a few times already."