77 Free and Easy
After the test ended, the tightly guarded door was opened. Tian Wenming was already waiting on the road outside. He waved when he saw He Hongyun, Li Chengqian, and the others walk out of the Big Data Center.
“He Hongyun, how did you do?” Tian Wenming asked.
“Teacher, the question this time is especially difficult! The question is like this…” After deliberately glancing at Li Chengqian, He Hongyun spoke loudly and told Tian Wenming the question for the hands-on programming segment.
Tian Wenming frowned when he heard this, this question was indeed difficult.
“This is what I thought…” He Hongyun explained his solution and mathematical modeling. His voice was loud and his tone was smug.
“Not bad, not bad! That’s indeed feasible. The most important part of this question is the balance between gravity and centripetal force.” Tian Wenming’s eyes lit up as he praised him.
“Bi Jialiang and I wrote 200 lines of code. Apart from the core Balance module, and the Altitude and Speed module, we also wrote a data display panel that can show the real-time altitude and speed of the space station.” He Hongyun became even more smug after hearing Tian Wenming’s praise.
“Not bad, not bad! Your team will definitely do well in the hands-on programming segment. As long as there are no major issues with the code, you will probably score at least 90 marks.” Tian Wenming praised again.
Zhao Peng had been listening attentively to He Hongyun. He almost burst out laughing when he heard that He Hongyun’s team had only completed 200 lines of code and developed two of the simplest functions, and yet they were so conceited.
“To think that you have the cheek to challenge Awesome Li with this level of skill. You’re simply overestimating yourself.” He smiled to himself.
After asking about He Hongyun’s team, Tian Wenming turned to look at Li Chengqian. “Li Chengqian, how did your team do?”
Instantly, He Hongyun and the other two’s gazes focused on Li Chengqian.
Li Chengqian said calmly, “My solution is basically similar to He Hongyun’s.”
“We have basically completed the programming, we should do quite well.” Li Chengqian didn’t elaborate in detail like He Hongyun. If he went on, he might be seen as being boastful.
After He Hongyun heard Li Chengqian’s response, he became even more smug. He thought to himself, “Everyone’s approach toward solving the question is the same, but the content of the programming is different.”
“Li Chengqian’s program definitely cannot be as comprehensive as mine.” He Hongyun was extremely certain.
In He Hongyun’s opinion, if Li Chengqian did develop a comprehensive program, he would have talked about it in detail.
When he gave such a sketchy description of his program, it could only mean that what he did was inferior to others!
“Yes, it’s good that you’re confident!” Tian Wenming nodded and didn’t probe further.
Tian Wenming looked at everyone and continued, “The results of the hands-on programming segment will be announced tomorrow morning. The rankings and results of the competition for the Jinshan Province will be announced at the same time.”
“Those ranked in the top 20 of the provincial competition will qualify for the national finals.”
“We’ll stay here for another day. We’ll return to Tianyi City after the results are out tomorrow.”
“It’s rare for us to come out. Is there anywhere you want to go? I’ll take this opportunity to bring you guys out,” Tian Wenming suggested.
“Teacher, why don’t we go free and easy?” Zhao Peng raised his hand. It wouldn’t be fun to be with his teacher. He wouldn’t feel at ease no matter what they did.
“Teacher, I still have something on, so I won’t be joining you guys. I’m going home.” He Hongyun had always felt that he didn’t belong with Tian Wenming and the rest. Naturally, he wouldn’t hang out with them.
Moreover, He Hongyun had been a little worried as he hadn’t been able to contact He Jingguo since noon.
“Li Chengqian, I’ll see you tomorrow morning! As I’ve said before, I’ll definitely beat you!” He Hongyun flashed a victorious smile. After saying this to Li Chengqian, he left in a taxi.
After He Hongyun left, Ding Ling indicated that it was inconvenient for them to hang out together.
Ding Ling was in a new place and all she wanted was to be with Li Chengqian. She was intoxicated by the euphoria of being in love.
Bi Jialiang had his own plans as well. He was looking forward to going shopping with someone he liked in a new place. After glancing at Jian Qingli, he made it clear that he wasn’t keen on participating in group activities.
Tian Wenming had to give up on the idea of going out as a group.
“It’s alright if you prefer to go free and easy, but please stay safe.” Tian Wenming instructed worriedly.
He deliberately glanced at Ding Ling and Jian Qingli before saying, “Also, you must return to the hotel before 8 p.m. I’ll go to your rooms to spot check.”
“Finally, I want to remind you that the university entrance examination is coming soon. Don’t do anything out of line. You can do whatever you want after the exam, no one will stop you.”
Although Tian Wenming wasn’t explicit, everyone knew what he meant.
Ding Ling blushed again because of this sentence.
“Alright, that’s it! Go ahead.” With that, Tian Wenming left.
“Captain, I also have something on, so I won’t be going with you guys.” Zhao Peng winked at Li Chengqian. Without waiting for Li Chengqian to speak, he left with a knowing smile.
“Jian Qingli, where shall we go?” Bi Jialiang looked at Jian Qingli expectantly, his heart beating hard. He had been looking forward to being alone with Jian Qingli since the previous Friday. He had waited for three days before he got this chance.
“Bi Jialiang, I want to go shopping with Ding Ling. You’re a boy, so it’s inconvenient for you to be with us.” Jian Qingli frowned. Although she didn’t say it directly, her meaning was clear. She was rejecting Bi Jialiang’s suggestion.
Bi Jialiang’s face fell, he was crestfallen.
He had been looking forward to this for so long. He had always imagined that Jian Qingli would go shopping with him and they would spend time alone.
“Jian Qingli, Li Chengqian and I are going to pick up his parents. They’ve also come to Tianbao City, so I can’t go shopping with you.” Ding Ling said coldly. She also wanted to be alone with Li Chengqian.
After hearing what Ding Ling said, Bi Jialiang’s gloomy eyes lit up. His voice was filled with joy as he followed up on what Ding Ling said. “Jian Qingli, since Ding Ling has something on, I’ll go with you.”
“Uncle Li and Aunt Chen have also come to Tianbao City? That’s great. I’ll go with you to pick them up.” How could Jian Qingli give Ding Ling and Li Chengqian a chance to be alone? If Ding Ling and Li Chengqian really did that, she wouldn’t stand a chance anymore. Jian Qingli’s eyes turned and she replied with a smile.
Bi Jialiang’s face darkened because of Jian Qingli’s words. He was heartbroken.
“Bi Jialiang, Li Chengqian and I are neighbors. His mother has always been very kind to me. Since his mother is here, I should go and pick her up.” Looking at Bi Jialiang’s gloomy eyes, Jian Qingli felt that she had to explain herself to avoid embarrassing Bi Jialiang too much.
Li Chengqian frowned. He also wanted to be alone with Ding Ling for a while. There was no way he would let Jian Qingli tag along.
“Jian Qingli, my parents came here to settle some matters. It’s not very convenient for you to tag along. You don’t have to go,” Li Chengqian said bluntly. Then, without waiting for Jian Qingli to speak, he flagged down a taxi with Ding Ling and set off for the high-speed rail station. His parents should be arriving soon.
Jian Qingli was visibly upset. She stomped her feet in anger and scowled. She thought to herself, “I was planning on consoling you tomorrow when He Hongyun mocks you after he is announced as the winner. I didn’t expect you to be so overboard.”
“I’ll just stand by and watch tomorrow!”
“When the time comes, let’s see if you can still be so arrogant.” Jian Qingli gritted her teeth in hatred.
“Jian Qingli, where do you think we should go?” Bi Jialiang probed.
“I’m not feeling well. I’m going back to rest. You can go shopping by yourself.” Jian Qingli was in an extremely bad mood and didn’t bother to be nice with Bi Jialiang anymore.