Chapter Twenty-Three: The Mathematics Olympiad Begins

At seven o'clock in the morning on July 25, he came to the arena of the Olympiad competition, Murong Han glanced around, and found that there were a lot of people here, many students shuttled among them, and there were many people holding pens to draw things on paper, Murong Han knew that these were contestants, so he didn't pay attention to them.

By eight o'clock, everyone was almost assembled. Then the competition process began, and the teachers of each subject distributed the test papers to the contestants.

The questions in this game are simple and easy to understand, but they are very complex, and many of the questions are not just brain-based. Therefore, Murong Han felt that the topic this time was really difficult, but since he came to participate in the competition, there was no reason to back down.

Soon, all the contestants received their test papers. Then just wait for the referee to announce the start.

Murong Han sat in his position, looking at the topic seriously, and suddenly someone stabbed Murong Han's arm in the back and said, "Hey! Classmate, what's your name? My name is Li Hao. "

Murong Han turned his head, looked at Li Hao, and said, "Oh! My name is Murong Han."

Murong Han looked at Li Hao and felt that Li Hao was very sunny, so he chatted a few more words, Murong Han knew that Li Hao was also a native of Jinling City.

Murong Han immediately frowned when he saw Li Hao's question type. Because Li Hao's question type is very tricky and complicated, basically some partial types, this type of question Murong Han really doesn't know how to answer, and the more difficult the question type, the more it can test the comprehensive quality of students, which is also what Murong Han is worried about.

This type of question, except for Murong Han himself, it is estimated that no one dares to guarantee that he can answer all of them correctly, and Murong Han can't help but worry a little for Li Hao.

Li Hao saw Murong Han's sad face, thinking that Murong Han was worried because of his question type, so he smiled and said to Murong Han: "Brother, is your topic very complicated?" "

Murong Han shook his head and said, "It's okay." It's just a little difficult, I don't know if you can answer it smoothly? "

Li Hao patted his chest and said to Murong Han: "Haha, brother, don't worry, this question is as simple as drinking water and eating for me, I will definitely answer it, you can look at me!"

When Murong Han heard what Li Hao said, he immediately felt that this person was very interesting, so he asked, "Do you have confidence?"

When Li Hao heard Murong Han speak, he said, "Of course!"

Murong Han didn't say anything when he heard what Li Hao said, and continued to look down at the question.

After a while, I heard the referee shouting: "The game is on, everyone hurry up and answer the question!" "

This game is a knockout round of thirty into twenty, and the questions are all difficult, so everyone is very cautious, and Murong Han is writing and drawing on scratch paper to do the test papers......

Murong Han wrote a lot of questions on scratch paper, but he couldn't come up with a correct answer. In the end, Murong Han simply closed his eyes and began to think with his head.

At this time, Murong Han heard Li Hao next to him say, "Hey! I said brother! Don't sleep! I've solved this problem! What do you think I'm doing? "

Murong Han was woken up, opened his eyes and looked at the question Li Hao had done, and then Murong Han smiled and said: "Although your method can improve the speed, but the problem of this question is more complicated, you shouldn't take such a method, if it is this method, then we will definitely not win." "

Li Hao looked at the title written by Murong Han, and then said to Murong Han: "How do you know that my method is wrong?" "

Murong Han said: "Of course I know that your method is wrong! You should answer with your mind, not your way. "

After listening to Murong Han's words, Li Hao thought carefully for a while, and then said, "Oh, thank you!" I remembered. "

Murong Han nodded and continued to write his test paper. The game lasted relatively short and ended quickly.

Murong Han and Li Hao both advanced, the two stood on the stage and looked at each other and smiled, Murong Han and Li Hao both felt that this year's Olympiad competition was very exciting. Murong Han knew that they had all relied on their own efforts to get to this point, no matter what, Murong Han and Li Hao were both very pleased.

Murong Han and Li Hao walked out of the auditorium, and there were more people in the square outside. Murong Han suddenly noticed a group of familiar figures in the square. Murong Han hurriedly ran forward. Wang Chuhan followed.

"Mom, Dad! How did you guys get here? Murong Han was very surprised to see that his mother Liu Juexin and father Murong Ce actually came to the scene.

Liu Juexin and Murong Ce were also very excited when they saw Murong Han, but the two of them still pretended to be calm and said to Murong Han: "Let's cheer you on!" Why didn't Chu Han participate?"

Wang Chuhan said embarrassedly: "My ability is limited, I may not be suitable for this kind of competition"

"You are good at liberal arts, if you don't participate in this kind of science competition, you won't participate, and there will be opportunities in the future," Murong Ce said with concern.

Murong Han took his mother Liu Juexin and father Murong Ce to find a place to sit down. Murong Han asked, "Mom, how do you know that I have participated in the competition?" "

Murong's mother smiled and said, "It's your Uncle Wang who told your father, otherwise we wouldn't know about it."

When Murong Ce heard Murong Mother say this, he said, "Yes, your Uncle Wang told me yesterday that you signed up for the Olympiad Competition, but your kid didn't even tell us, when are you going to tell us?"

Murong Han scratched his head in embarrassment and said, "It's been a busy time!" "

"What are you busy with!" Murong Ce glared at Murong Han dissatisfied.

"Isn't this a matter of being busy participating in the competition," Murong Han said.

"Okay, okay, don't be poor, your Uncle Wang just said that if you can get the top three today, then the top three will represent our province in the National Olympiad the day after tomorrow." Murong's mother blamed Murong Han.

When Murong Han heard his mother say this, he immediately retorted: "Who knows if I can get the top three, besides, the people who participated in the competition this time are the best in their studies, no one can be sure that they will be able to get the opportunity to participate in the National Olympiad, I don't think I haven't won the ranking yet, and I will tell you when I get the ranking."

Murong's mother smiled, touched Murong Han's head and said, "Silly son! Your grades are at the top of the class, and this Olympiad must be the top three, Mom believes you! "

"Okay, Mom, then I will work hard to win the place in the national competition," Murong Han said seriously.

Liu Juexin and Murong Ce both laughed after hearing Murong Han's words.

After the first round, there were only twenty players left, and the rest were all eliminated. Then the second round began. Murong Han looked at the information of the players displayed on the screen.

Murong Han silently recited in his heart, these are the people he needs to pay attention to, and Murong Han analyzed these twenty people. found that these twenty people included Li Hao, although Li Hao was very good, but compared to himself, it was still a little less important than the other eighteen people.

Murong Han studied all eighteen of them. found that among these people, except for Li Hao, the others were all strong players.

Murong Han thought in his heart, I'm afraid that he still has to meet a few strong opponents in this game! Murong Han raised his head and scanned the surroundings, hoping to come across a few players who were a threat to him. While Murong Han found himself looking for a player, others were also observing him.

Murong Han felt the strong provocation. Murong Han thought to himself, since they all came to provoke, then why didn't I take the initiative to fight? Thinking of this, Murong Han walked towards a boy.

The boy was startled when he saw Murong Han walking towards him. Because this boy's name is Zhang Weiming, he is a student in No. 2 Middle School, and he is a class cadre in the class, and he always looks high-spirited on weekdays, and he often bullies girls in school. Zhang Weiming looked at Murong Han who was walking towards him, and suddenly became afraid. Zhang Weiming didn't know what Murong Han wanted to do, so he asked timidly: "You.... You..... What do you want? "

When Murong Han saw Zhang Weiming's appearance, he couldn't help but snort coldly in his heart, thinking: "It seems that the rumors are really true, you are indeed a coward."

Murong Han said to Zhang Weiming: "I just want to tell you that I am not afraid of you. After Murong Han finished speaking, he was about to turn around and leave.

After Zhang Weiming listened to Murong Han's words, he felt very uncomfortable. But because of Murong Han's strength, he didn't dare to do anything. However, Murong Han did not let him go.

Zhang Weiming suddenly grabbed Murong Han's arm when Murong Han turned around and was about to leave. Murong Han turned around and looked at Zhang Weiming abruptly and said, "What are you doing!" "

"Humph! I'm just going to hold you, where do you want to go? You are not allowed to go! You have to stay, you have to apologize to me! "

"As long as you win me in the next game, I will apologize, if you can't win me, then I'm embarrassed, how about it, dare to bet?" Murong Han looked at him and said unceremoniously.

"Okay, bet, I will definitely beat you," Zhang Weiming said fiercely.

Murong Han looked at Zhang Weiming contemptuously and said, "Then wait and see!" After Murong Han finished speaking, he left.

It didn't take long for the second round of the 20-in-10 match to begin, and the 20-man draw to decide the order. Each group is determined by drawing lots in the order of numbers. Murong Han was drawn to the fifth, while Li Hao was the sixth.

Murong Han was waiting for the results of the draw in the lounge, when Li Hao came in.

After Li Hao came in, he saw Murong Han lying on the sofa playing with his mobile phone. Li Hao asked, "Why aren't you nervous?" Do you know that this competition is very important for the two of us?"

"Oh? Very important to us? What about you? Murong Han looked at Li Hao with a smile and said.

Li Hao looked at Murong Han's expression and didn't know what Murong Han was thinking. But Li Hao felt that at this moment, Murong Han should be very worried, but looking at Murong Han's expression, he couldn't see anything at all. Li Hao shook his head and continued: "You said that this competition is very important to us for us, don't you pay attention to this competition?" "

"Of course." Murong Han said.

"Then you're not worried?" Li Hao asked puzzled.

"You know what I'm capable of. I am confident that I will win this competition. Murong Han said.

Murong Han thought to himself, this Li Hao is really familiar, he has only known him for less than half a day and asked this and that, what a social cow. However, Murong Han also admired this Li Hao in his heart, and he could talk to Murong Han for so long.

"Hehehe, that's good, I thought you didn't pay much attention to this competition." Li Hao said.

"How is that possible?" Murong Han said.

At this time, footsteps sounded outside the door, and then the host's voice came, "Please prepare the twenty players participating in the twenty-in-ten competition to enter the venue!" ”

Murong Han stood up. Li Hao also hurriedly stood up.

Then twenty mermaids rushed in and sat down in their seats.

After the referee announces the start of the match. He stepped aside.

At this time, a boy suddenly stood up and shouted, "I admit defeat." "

Everyone was stunned for a moment, because this person was Zhang Weiming. Zhang Weiming looked at the surprised eyes of others, and Zhang Weiming was a little embarrassed. But Zhang Weiming thought: 'Anyway, I have already admitted defeat, no matter how much they blame me, it will not help!' So, Zhang Weiming sat down.

Murong Han looked at Zhang Weiming with a faint smile on his face.

At this time, two more people stood up, one named Lin Xiaoyang and the other named Wang Wenhua. Lin Xiaoyang said: "I abstain. "

Wang Wenhua said: "I also abstained. "

Then the two men withdrew from the game. It didn't take long for the top ten players to be officially selected, the host announced that the ten-in-five game would be held in twenty minutes, and during the break Murong Han walked off the stage and talked to Wang Chuhan and his parents for a while, and then went on stage to start the game, and it didn't take long for the top five to be selected, and as time passed, the final top three will be decided in ten minutes.

Ten minutes later, the game resumed, and the competition reached a cold wave, and finally Murong Han finished third by one point and won the ticket to the National Junior Mathematics Olympiad Finals. The finals were scheduled for August 15 at the auditorium of Kyoto University.

Now there are twenty days left before the finals, and during this time, Murong Han knows all day to study the question bank of the Olympiad competition.

Murong Han has now encountered a bottleneck in the Olympiad competition, because now Murong Han has mastered most of the question types and answers, and Murong Han can basically get the remaining questions right. But Murong Han still had no way to crack these question types.

On this day, Murong Han was struggling in the sea of practice questions, and suddenly received a message on QQ, which said that the players participating in the Olympiad need to enter the competition with a ticket, and the ticket has been mailed through EMS. Murong Han closed the computer, then picked up the key and went to the carport to pick up the car, and after picking up the car, Murong Han went straight to the post office.

On the way, Murong Han bought four newspapers, one of which was the Huaxia News. The main content of this newspaper is the recent entertainment news, and Murong Han is flipping through the newspaper while thinking, "Why didn't I see the news this morning?"

When Murong Han first saw the entertainment section, he was attracted by an explosive news: the famous singer Chen Yu and actress Ye Qianwen are about to get engaged!

Murong Han frowned, and he thought of a possibility: Could this report be fake? After all, how could a star of Chen Yu's level get engaged to ordinary people? Murong Han thought about it and looked at the report carefully, this report was taken by a reporter by chance, according to the reporter, this was secretly photographed by an illegitimate meal, and this paparazzi is still a well-known paparazzi in the circle, they specialize in digging up the secrets of stars in the entertainment industry, and this paparazzi has also stalked Chen Yu.

This report is written with noses and eyes, and even has photos of Chen Yu and Ye Qianwen, and it is accompanied by an intimate photo of Chen Yu and Ye Qianwen. It's just that Ye Qianwen's belly bulged slightly, could it be that she was married to her son, it can only be said that your circle is really messy.

After a few minutes, I arrived at the post office, and after showing the information to the postman, I took out the envelope where the ticket was located, opened it, and it read: "Congratulations to Mr. Murong Han, you can enter the finals, good luck."

After Murong Han read the letter, he was very excited, and the postman also congratulated, "Congratulations, you can participate in a competition of this scale at a young age, I am optimistic about you, come on!" "

Hearing the postman's praise, Murong Han smiled and thanked him. Then I rode home. Came home, showed his parents the ticket, then returned to the bedroom lying on the bed looking at the phone in a daze, I can't believe it's true, he is a junior high school student can participate in the national competition, think about it is a burst of excitement, although I don't know if I can win, but, since I participated in this competition, then we have to work hard to prove to the world, he is not inferior to anyone!

At night, the more Murong Han thought about it, the more excited he became, he simply got up, and thought of what happened in the newspaper during the day, so he opened the Internet search software, and then entered the word Chen Yu, and the search results immediately popped up, Murong Han looked at the search results, and sure enough, there was not much difference with the things in the newspaper, they were indeed engaged, but because the bride was not an insider, she did not make it public, and only had a meal with someone close to her.

In the next ten days, Murong Han immersed himself in the ocean of Olympiad mathematics every day, thinking about various question types before going to bed every night, and even dreamed that he was doing a question in his dreams.

In the blink of an eye, it is August 13th, and August 15th is the Olympiad finals. Murong Han has been in his room for half a month, except for necessary outdoor activities, Murong Han usually stays in the room, he is very nervous about this final, but more of an anticipation.

Early in the morning of the 80th, Murong Han was urged by his parents to get up, and his father Murong Ce told Murong Han: "Hurry up, we are going to Kyoto today, we don't drive this time, we will take the train, the ticket is at nine o'clock in the morning, this time our family and your Uncle Wang's family will go, and by the way, we will travel." Hurry up and get up. Hearing this, Murong Han hurriedly got up and began to dress and wash. By the time he cleaned up, Murong Ce had already prepared breakfast, and Murong Ce greeted Murong Han and said, "Eat quickly, it's time to prepare to go after eating." Murong Han answered yes and began to eat, and after eating, Murong Ce's family went out. The family waited downstairs for Wang Chuhan's family for a while, and soon the two families gathered together and began to set off for the train station.

When he arrived at the train station, Murong Ce bought three soft seat tickets in advance, and Wang Chuhan's family also bought three soft seats, this time Wang Xiaoyuan did not come, because he just started working and stayed in school to teach directly after graduating from graduate school. Not to mention, Wang Xiaoyuan really fulfilled his own childhood dream. He really became a people's teacher, but a university teacher. This is the school's affirmation of him, and he is now preparing for the start of school, so he did not go to Kyoto with Murong Han and them.

After getting on the train, everyone began to find a place to sit, Murong Han looked around and found that there was no one in the position next to him, and it didn't take long for someone to come up, so Murong Ce discussed with the three people and asked them to change seats with them, so that the six of them sat together, and it was much more convenient to chat. There was about nine hours of train on the road to Kyoto, and after everyone got off the train, they went to the designated hotel to stay, and Murong Han's accommodation fee was reimbursed by the competition, Wang Chuhan and her mother had one, Murong Han and Uncle Wang had one, and the remaining two people had one. After settling in, everyone simply rested and went to dinner. At this time, Murong Ce simply said, "Let's play a little tomorrow, and when the game is over the day after tomorrow, let's have a good time, how about it?" Soon, everyone came to a restaurant and asked for some dishes, Murong Han couldn't help but swallow when he looked at the dishes served by the waiter, the taste of these dishes was so good, he made Murong Han salivate.

Murong Han picked up the chopsticks and put a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs in his mouth to chew, and for a moment Murong Han felt very happy, it was really delicious. Wang Chuhan also tasted the sweet and sour pork ribs, and exclaimed: "Wow, this dish is so delicious, it's so delicious that it flies!" ”

Murong Han and Wang Chuhan's reactions amused the rest of the people, and Uncle Wang asked with a smile, "How is it, is it delicious?" You haven't tried the food in the capital yet, I'll take you to taste it tomorrow, it's definitely a good thing you haven't eaten. I discovered this by accident in my previous studies. "

Everyone expressed their gratitude, and Murong Han also said, "Okay, thank you, uncle." "

Uncle Wang waved his hand and said: "What's polite, we are all a family, don't forget, you have ordered a baby kiss", as soon as these words came out, he immediately made a big red face for the two children, and it took a while to come back to his strength.

Then the group wandered around the road and returned to the hotel. The next morning, everyone got up and gathered at the door, and went to eat the food Wang Xuechen said. Not to mention, it was delicious, so I ordered another one and everyone left after eating. Later, when Murong Han came to school, he came several times. They didn't play much today, so they went back early, made sure to sleep well, and fought tomorrow, speechless all night, Murong Han got up early in the morning of August 15, and everyone went to Kyoto University together.