A widely circulated quote attributed to a top university mathematics professor goes: "Some high school students who score 150 on the Gaokao math exam are so arrogant they dare to apply for the mathematics program at Peking University."
While exaggerated, this statement touches upon a truth: the path of mathematics is exceptionally difficult.
It demands extraordinary talent.
Did those students excel at Gaokao math? Yes, but those truly at the top level of mathematics don't even take the Gaokao; they're directly admitted through special programs.
For these academic prodigies, the final, most challenging Gaokao math problems are merely the simplest they encounter in their daily competition training.
When pushed to their limits, some can solve anything... except math problems!
"Daddy will give you another problem."
"There are chickens and rabbits in the same cage. There are 12 more chickens than rabbits, and they have a total of 114 legs. How many chickens and rabbits are there?"
Lin Chen asked, his question far more challenging than the previous ones. Little Xiaoqian had only a basic understanding of numbers over 100.
"Daddy, are there 27 chickens?"
"And 15 rabbits."
Lin Xiaoqian answered without hesitation.
Lin Chen secretly clicked his tongue. *True genius is truly remarkable.* A problem like this would have stumped him for half a day when he was a child.
Lin Xiaoqian, however, answered it instantly.
For top-tier academic prodigies like her, the difficulty of such problems was probably on par with asking them "What is two plus three?"
*Calculation?* That was practically non-existent for her.
*Good thing my math skills improved before Qianqian's did,* Lin Chen thought to himself. *Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to teach her anything.*
"Daddy, was I right?" Lin Xiaoqian asked.
Lin Chen patted her head. "You were absolutely right. You've worked so hard, Qianqian, and now you're even more capable. You'll only get stronger from here."
"Daddy, teach me more!" Lin Xiaoqian said eagerly. "I think math is so much more fun now, hehe."
Her soaring talent had ignited her interest in mathematics. Her insatiable curiosity now drove her to explore the world of numbers.
"Of course. I'll teach you anything you want to learn," Lin Chen said with a smile.
As the minutes ticked by, Lin Chen couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder.
Lin Xiaoqian's previous math aptitude had been in the 40s, which was already excellent for an ordinary person. She had been able to learn simple addition and subtraction before she was even three years old.
The difference between her past and present was night and day.
Lin Xiaoqian used to be a genius within her class. Now, her talent had reached the national elite level.
Half an hour passed.
"Dad, are you going to tell me another story?" Lin Xiaoqian asked.
Lin Chen stood up. "That's enough for today. We haven't been out much these past few days. Let's go play outside. Your main job right now is to have fun."
"You're still too young—it's bad for your eyes."
"Remember that little hill over there? Let's go climb it!"
Lin Xiaoqian's eyes lit up.
She had been feeling cooped up lately. Before, unless she was sick, Lin Chen always took her outdoors.
Half an hour later, they were climbing the mountain.
"Are you Brother Lin? And Qianqian?"
Other hikers recognized them.
"That's us," Lin Chen replied with a smile.
After a brief chat, they parted ways. The hype around them had already died down in just a few days.
If they still had significant popularity, people might have been very interested, snapping photos and posting them on Douyin, potentially going viral.
But now, there was no traffic for related topics.
The photos were useless.
After hiking, Lin Chen took Lin Xiaoqian shopping. Many people recognized them, but no one gathered to stare.
Ordinary people just enjoy the gossip online.
The "enthusiastic" crowds in real life weren't ordinary people; many made their living from such spectacle.
For them, trending topics and traffic were money.
"Qianqian, do you miss Mommy?" Lin Chen asked.
Given the situation, they could now return to Magic Capital. Lin Xiaoqian nodded vigorously. "Daddy, I miss Mommy. When can we go back?"
Lin Chen considered for a moment. "Tomorrow. Let's not tell Mommy yet. We'll surprise her."
"Okay!" Lin Xiaoqian agreed.
The next day, Lin Chen and his daughter boarded a plane. This time, they didn't take a private jet.
Even at the airport, people recognized them, but no one crowded around.
In this era of constant online trends, it was impossible to keep up.
Of course, if Lin Chen revealed his identity as Lin Yu, things would be different. That would generate lasting influence.
Lin Yu had millions of fans!
"Daddy, isn't it pretty?" Lin Xiaoqian asked, playing with her wooden blocks on the plane. She was too young for tiny Lego bricks.
"It's beautiful," Lin Chen replied.
"But it could be even prettier," he added, patiently teaching her.
He had bought these blocks after his aircraft manufacturing skill reached Grandmaster level. He had acquired the construction skill the day before.
Reaching Grandmaster level in construction only required ten hours of experience. He already had three or four hours under his belt, so building an elven cottage for Lin Xiaoqian would be no problem.
***
Magic Capital, Xu Group.
"President, Mr. Wu Yangcheng of the Wu Family wishes to see you," Xu Mengyao's assistant informed her.
Xu Mengyao frowned slightly. The names Wu Family and Wu Yangcheng both stirred up unpleasant memories.
Still, things were better now than before.
In the past, hearing the name Wu Family would give her headaches and significantly increase the likelihood of nightmares. Fortunately, she'd escaped after Wu Haoyu drugged her, and Lin Chen had ended up benefiting from her escape.
Moreover, she was living a very happy life now.
"Tell him I won't see him," Xu Mengyao said coldly.
"Understood."
The assistant relayed the message to Wu Yangcheng.
Wu Yangcheng frowned deeply. He had been turned away by Xu Yangfeng at the Xu Family, leaving him with nothing but a cold shoulder. He then came to the Xu Group to see Xu Mengyao, only to be refused again.
Over the past few days, he had approached several lawyers, but none were willing to defend Xu Yangfeng once they learned the specifics of the case.
Finally, he found a less reputable, financially strapped lawyer who agreed to take the case after receiving a substantial payment.
The lawyer's advice was to get Lin Chen and the others to relent.
If Lin Chen and his group didn't press charges and proved their family held no commercial secrets, their prison sentences could be reduced to as little as three years.
Now, five years was the most likely outcome!
"The Xu Family... Hmph!"
Wu Yangcheng's face darkened.
He hadn't wanted to humble himself and beg, but he'd come for his brother's sake. Yet still, he'd been turned away.
"Uncle, look at this—"
Wu Yangfeng's son, Wu Yunhui, handed him his phone.
"Hmm?"
Wu Yangcheng's eyes lit up.
Someone had snapped a photo of Lin Chen at the airport an hour ago. He was likely on a flight to Magic Capital right now.
"Find out which flight Lin Chen is on," Wu Yangcheng ordered.
"Got it."
Wu Yunhui quickly found the information.
"To the airport!"
"We'll confront Lin Chen directly."
Wu Yangcheng commanded.
"Right away."
Wu Yunhui nodded and quickly drove them to the airport.
An hour later, Lin Chen and his group disembarked the plane.
Wu Yangcheng and Wu Yunhui waited at the exit. When they spotted Lin Chen and his group emerging, they hurried over.
"Lin Chen, I'm Wu Yangcheng!" Wu Yangcheng extended his hand and spoke.
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