Rong Meng saw that Rong Zhi really dared to come to the exam, a mocking smile tugged at the corner of her lips, which she quickly masked.
Other classmates weren’t as calm.
Everyone had more or less heard the rumors about Rong Zhi and seen her photos.
Now seeing her in person, they marveled that a truly good-looking person was incomparable, even the back of her head.
But they were also puzzled; wasn’t Rong Zhi supposed to have poor grades? Why would she come to the math Olympiad?
Maybe she’s just here for fun.
As everyone was lost in their thoughts, the exam began.
This inner-school competition test covered a wide range and was extremely difficult.
Many people got stuck on the first question, filling half a sheet of scratch paper without solving it.
Zhou Zhongming, the invigilating teacher, patrolled around, paused beside Rong Meng for a while, nodded with satisfaction, then caught sight of Rong Zhi’s pen racing across her paper, coldly scoffing internally.
While others were carefully solving problems, what was Rong Zhi doing? Flipping through the test, answering randomly!
After skimming the questions once, Rong Zhi had a grasp on them.
She didn’t even need the scratch paper next to her and started directly answering on the test. As others were tackling the first question, she had already flipped to the second page.
The crisp sound of the paper flipping resonated in the silent classroom like a thunderclap.
Rong Meng was momentarily stunned, then looked up just in time to see Rong Zhi flipping her test.
She was a bit surprised.
Turning the page already, has she decided not to write and give up?
Tsk, truly ignorant, a fool.
As Rong Zhi tackled the final large question, her pen continued smoothly, her speed of solving problems incredibly fluid.
Since mechanical studies involve math, during her doctorate at Mai Lun University, her active thinking often led her to propose thesis topics that shocked the academic world, occasionally being invited by professors from the math department for lectures.
So, this small exam was as easy as drinking water for her.
At this moment, half an hour had passed since the exam started.
Rong Zhi put down her pen, opened the test to the first page, stood up to submit her paper.
She felt she had timed it well; if the rule wasn’t to submit after half an hour, she could have finished in fifteen minutes.
"Submitting?" Old Li on the podium asked uncertainly.
At the sound, everyone raised their heads.
The boy bathed in sunlight appeared elegant and reserved, seemingly glowing, making everyone squint.
Rong Zhi lowered her gaze, nodded.
Rong Meng couldn’t help but grip her pen tightly.
That calmness, is it just an act?
However, undeniably, her thoughts were utterly disrupted by Rong Zhi’s sudden move.
The solution she had just figured out for one question, now half of it slipped from her mind.
Old Li shook his head helplessly, only able to wave her away.
The boy walked out of the classroom, one hand in his pocket, his posture relaxed.
Examinees: Everyone came to take the exam, how are you so leisurely??
Zhou Zhongming, arms crossed, brow deeply furrowed, watched Rong Zhi’s departing back from beside Rong Meng.
Writing so quickly, surely submitted a blank paper. He couldn’t understand how Yao Xiaoshan let such an undisciplined student enroll, completely tarnishing First High’s reputation.
"Continue the test," Old Li said in a deep voice from the podium.
The distracted examinees immediately refocused, dedicating themselves to the test questions, yet after a few minutes, a silent cry echoed in each person’s heart.
Isn’t this question excessively difficult!!
Ying Hengyu deliberately cracked and shelled walnuts he bought, offering them reverently, "Third Brother, you worked hard on the test today, quickly eat some walnuts to replenish."
Rong Zhi lowered her gaze, slightly disdainfully pushed the walnuts back with her fingers, a corner of her lips curling, "No need, you need them more than I do."
Ying Hengyu: I suspect you’re implying something about me.
Thinking as much, Mr. Ying didn’t have the courage to voice it, could only smile and accept the plate of walnuts.
Rong Zhi ate while replying to messages.
Lu Si: [Third Young Master!! I got into the Engineering College!!]
Jing University’s engineering department internally announced Rong Qichuo’s punishment this morning, described subtly, only mentioning a mistake but not specifying it.
However, those who participated knew, it was suppressed because the Rong Family hadn’t disclosed it.
Rong Qichuo’s reputation in the eyes of teachers was tarnished, but it had nothing to do with Lu Si anymore.
Lu Si interrogated roommates furiously in the morning, finally catching the person who slandered him. He was furious and wanted to fight, but was held back by two roommates.
Lu Si angrily moved out of the dormitory, swearing not to return to that cannibalistic place, even if he had to work outside to rent.
Rong Zhi saw him message her about it earlier, only she was too busy preparing for the exam to reply.
Lu Si: [Third Young Master, are you free tonight? Grandpa is able to get out of bed now, my mom’s happy, wants to invite you to a meal at the sanatorium.]
Rong Zhi thought for a moment, replied: [Yes, that’s good.]
Lu Si: [Great! If you have any dietary restrictions please let me know, I’ll pay attention when picking dishes.]
Rong Zhi: [Just keep it light.]
Not replying further, Rong Zhi figured Lu Si must be picking dishes.
With nothing scheduled later, after lunch, Rong Zhi went to the Engineering College to help Zhao Hecheng.
Entering the lab this time, she clearly felt more eyes on her, filled with curiosity, inquisitiveness, also condescension.
Being able to enter here, they’re the best and the brightest, looking down on others is common.
Rong Zhi didn’t mind, she finished her work and left.
In the evening, Tang Xuyun somehow got wind of the Lu Family wanting to invite Rong Zhi for dinner, brought a chair and showed up to join.
Fortunately, the room was large enough to accommodate everyone.
Old Sir Lu, having rested during this time, visibly looked healthier, his condition much improved.
Meeting his savior, though surprised by her young age and superb skills, Old Sir Lu, having weathered many storms in his life, was only left with admiration after his surprise.
Comparing her to his grandson in his twenties still accomplishing nothing, Old Sir Lu grew even more disdainful.
"Little Divine Doctor Rong." Old Sir Lu personally picked food for Rong Zhi, "This young cabbage is tender, just delivered from the farming facility, taste it and see if it’s sweet."
Rong Zhi thanked him, picked up the tender young cabbage to taste.
Crisp, quite sweet, the taste also familiar.
She pondered silently, didn’t speak.
She had surmised about the Lu Family’s background before, didn’t expect today’s meal would confirm her thoughts.
The dish of young cabbage on the table not only looked good, its origin wasn’t simple, it came from the national RY special breeding farm, where all vegetable and livestock breeds are newly developed for contributions to the country’s agricultural development.
New products aren’t immediately launched to the public; they’re first sent to governing officials instead.
Only after they’ve confirmed new products are useful, safe, will a large-scale release happen.
These governing officials... can also be considered high-level guinea pigs.
Rong Zhi knew this because her master’s family cultivates such things.
Just didn’t know which faction Old Sir Lu belonged to, his official position.
She didn’t ponder for long, the next second, Old Sir Lu spoke.
"Little Divine Doctor Rong, inviting you today, there’s something else I wanted to discuss," Old Sir Lu eased his expression, laughed, "You’re my savior, saving someone’s life is an unrepayable favor, this is my family’s Qilin Jade."
"Today gifting to my benefactor, if ever you need the Lu Family’s help in the future, the Lu Family will be unreserved."