Chapter 357: Argument on Reason
Horton's words silenced the scene, and many people guessed what he was thinking, but so what? Even if this is unfair, but it does not violate the relevant requirements, then there is no problem, and Horton is a well-connected person who has close contacts with many cabinet officials, and he is clearly about to obstruct, and it is difficult for others to say anything.
"I agree with Mr. Houghton's proposal!"
An official of the organizing committee said.
"I agree!"
"I agree!"
Five of the nine people agreed on the spot, and the remaining four looked at it, and even if they objected, there was no way, so they all nodded in agreement.
"Okay, the question of this test question is decided, let's discuss the requirements of the Chinese delegation, they said that Liu Lang, the candidate, is too young, is in the development stage, and will take three subjects in a row tomorrow morning, and needs to eat to replenish energy, so I ask that Liu Lang be allowed to bring some food into the examination room!"
The moderator said, holding an official document presented by the Chinese delegation.
"This is really a joke, this is a world-class competition, what does the Chinese delegation think of this competition? Is it a spring outing in kindergarten? If you agree with him to do this, what will others think? Can you bring any steak and pizza into the examination room? I firmly disagree!"
Horton immediately shouted.
"Mr. Horton, Liu Lang is a special case, he is only four years old, my grandson is five years old this year, and he still eats complementary food many times a day, and the four-year-old child really needs to replenish his energy quickly!"
A member of the federation's executive committee said.
"That can't break the rules, in this exam room, whether it's a four-year-old child or a forty-year-old adult, it's the same!"
Horton immediately retorted.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I attended the meeting as a representative of the judges, and now I have something to say!"
Ding Huaizhong couldn't sit still, so he stood up suddenly.
Everyone looked at Ding's arms, and obviously, Professor Ding and this Horton were on top.
"Professor Ding, don't hesitate to say anything you want!"
"Gentlemen, what is the purpose of the Olympic Movement? It is through mutual understanding without any discrimination, in the Olympic spirit, in the spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play, that it is precisely because of this purpose that the countries of the world regard the Olympic Games as the best in the world, such as the Berlin Olympics in '36, completely abandoned this purpose, and it is still the greatest stain on the history of the Olympic Games.
But now, I smell a smell of discrimination, a smell that makes me feel ashamed and insulted, and if this intellectual Olympics is full of such a smell, it will also be a shame in the history of the Olympic Games, and I can't bear this shame, so I am thinking of withdrawing from the jury of this competition, and I will also send what I have seen and heard in writing to the São Paulo Cultural Federation. ”
Ding Huaizhong's words immediately caused a strong reaction from everyone.
Quite a few people nodded slightly, obviously very dissatisfied with Horton's behavior.
"Professor Ding, is there any basis for what you said?"
Horton asked, grimacing.
"Is there any basis for this, I believe that the São Paulo Cultural Federation will make its own judgment after seeing my truthful report, Mr. Horton, you should consider how you explain it to the executive committee members when the time comes!"
"You're .........!"
It is self-evident what Horton thinks, this approach is unfair to the Chinese team, on the contrary, it is beneficial to the American team, and everyone here can see it.
"Professor Ding, don't get excited, don't get excited, let's discuss it!"
Gutierrez, the secretary general of the organizing committee, had just stood up to dissuade the two from arguing, who was Ding Huaizhong? That was a Nobel laureate in physics, an academic leader, and a place in the American academic circles, and his opinion would inevitably be taken seriously by the federation, and if it really sent a supervisory committee to investigate this matter, even if there was no mistake in the end, it would have a great impact on them, and if it was spread out, their prestige would inevitably be damaged.
"Professor Ding, now all the regulations we are carrying out are in accordance with the regulations, shame on you!
The Secretary-General, of course, will not admit what he has said.
"Mr. Gutiérrez, this is indeed in line with the charter, but it also conforms to common sense, China is a developing country, the economy, science and technology and culture are very backward, it cannot be compared with the United States, I believe you will agree, now Horton insists on taking out the world's cutting-edge technology as an examination question, which itself is unfair, I now have reason to believe that he is acting with some kind of discriminatory prejudice, I am a member of the review committee, and I have the right and obligation to supervise you. ”
These judges are non-voting members and are not qualified to participate in decision-making, but they have the right to question the decision-making, which is only allowed by the regulations, so Ding Huaizhong's words are not wrong.
"That's right, I agree with what Professor Ding said, the two of us will jointly report to the Federation!"
Another professor also stood up.
"Oops! two professors, two professors, don't worry, don't worry!"
Gutierrez was sweating on his forehead.
"Professor Ding, what is your opinion?
Horton suppressed his anger and said, he has a ghost in his heart about this matter, if he stiffens, Ding Huaizhong will really stab this matter to the top, and he is afraid that he will be in some trouble.
"Since the opinions of the committee members have decided on the test paper, although I think there is injustice in it, but I no longer oppose it, but the requirements of the Chinese team must be met, this is not a matter of principle, but a more humane move, Liu Lang, a player, is also eligible to enjoy this right.
In addition, in order not to leak the exam questions, I ask that all personnel not return to their residences today, and that they cannot leave the library for half a step until the math test is over!"
Ding Huaizhong did not grasp the question of the test paper, after all, the nine committee members have passed it unanimously just now, if he opposes it again, even if the opposition is successful, the nine people will probably be dissatisfied with him, but the requirements put forward by the Chinese team You must agree, and the second proposal is to prevent Horton from ventilating the news, since you have this kind of problem, then treat everyone equally, in Ding Huaizhong's opinion, even the genius of your American team will not do it without knowing these two questions, if everyone can't do it, then the Chinese team or Liu Lang still has a chance。
"Well, I agree with Professor Ding's proposal, everyone can vote by a show of hands!"
Gutierrez was relieved when he heard that the other party no longer grabbed the question of the test paper, he didn't want to offend Horton before agreeing, and now Ding Huaizhong obviously gave them a face, as for Liu Lang to eat something, it's a special thing, who makes the family still a "baby", and all the staff can't leave the library, which is also in line with the regulations, anyway, many people have eaten and lived here these days, it's not a big deal.
"I agree!"
"I agree!"
Others also raised their hands in agreement.
Horton thought about it and raised his hand, his purpose was to stop Liu Lang, and since the other party agreed to the test paper, it would be a success, obviously Ding Huaizhong was still afraid of himself, so he would also give the other party a face.
"Alright, since everyone agrees, let's end today's meeting, everyone go back to the break room to rest, don't leave the library! ”
Gutierrez was also relieved to see Horton also take a step back.