La forgeronne d'un autre monde

Chapitre 196

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The host announced the winners of various awards one after another, and applause rang out from time to time in the hall. At this moment, the host deliberately cleared her throat, then took out a card from her hand, her beautiful eyes flashing as she looked at the audience: "Next, we will present the most important award of this mathematics awards ceremony. Can you tell me what it is?"

"Lifetime Achievement Award in Mathematics!" A piercing scream erupted from the audience.

"Yes, that's right. The following award represents the highest honor bestowed by our Greek Mathematics Committee—the Lifetime Achievement Award in Mathematics. So, who is it?" The host fully stirred up the audience's emotions.

"Lin Shike!"

"Lin Shike!"

"Lin Shike!"

Before the host could announce the name, the crowd below the stage shouted Lin Shike in unison.

"That's right! The recipient of this highest honor award is Ms. Lin Shike from the Department of Mathematics at Peking University. Ms. Lin, please come to the stage to receive your honor!"

Lin Shike slowly walked onto the stage, and the award presenter handed her the cup.

"Wait!"

A piercing voice suddenly came from below the stage.

The speaker was a Japanese man who looked to be about 40 years old. He was also holding a trophy in his hand. He was Kawashima Ichinomiya, who had just won the Best Application of Mathematics Award.

As soon as the voice rang out, everyone stood up and looked at him.

"I, Kawashima Ichiro, refuse to accept this!" Kawashima Ichiro shouted shrilly, pursing his lips.

"Sir, do you have any questions?" the host asked.

"As far as I know, there are certain conditions for receiving a lifetime mathematics prize!"

The winner must be over thirty years old. How could a young Chinese girl like her possibly win this award?! Kawashima Ichiro was right. Everyone here knows that the Lifetime Achievement Award in Mathematics is only awarded to mathematicians over the age of 30, because young people have limited experience and are not worthy of such an honor.

However, the Greek Mathematical Committee changed the rule at the last minute because everyone knows that anyone who can extrapolate Goldbach's Conjecture to 1+3 is fully deserving of the award.

Kawashima Ichiro said that in order to make things difficult for Lin Shike.

"Hmph! What makes you so dissatisfied?"

Suddenly, a young man from the Chinese camp stepped forward; it was Li Zehui, who had just won the Best Linear Algebra Award.

Seeing Li Zehui stand up, both Lin Shike and Professor Ye frowned slightly.

Li Zehui was actually Lin Shike's senior. They both studied under Professor Ye. However, Li Zehui chose to study in Italy during his junior year. After a year of studying abroad, he actually won the Best Linear Algebra Award.

Even disregarding Lin Shike's achievements, Li Zehui's award is already something to be very proud of.

"What an honor that is the Lifetime Achievement Award in Mathematics! In terms of experience, she is simply not qualified! In terms of mathematical ability, she is not necessarily better than any of us here!" Kawashima Ichiro directly pulled the mathematicians around him who had won various awards to the same side.

“She can win this award, but she has to compete against me?” Kawashima Ichiro said confidently.

"I don't need my senior sister at all. I, Li Zehui, am more than enough to deal with a piece of trash like you from that island nation!" Li Zehui retorted defiantly, "What are we competing in? You tell me!"

"Then it'll be better than the abacus, which is what you Chinese are best at!"

"Alright, let's have a competition!"

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"Alright, let's have a competition!"

Because someone had made a challenge, and many mathematicians present agreed, the judges tacitly approved their proposal, and Lin Shike stepped down from the podium.

"Teacher, do you think he can win?" Lin Shike asked Professor Ye worriedly.

"It's hard to say. This Kawashima Ichiro is a master in the Japanese mathematics world, and his thinking ability is no worse than mine," Professor Ye said, frowning.

"What if he loses? That would be so embarrassing. He's representing the entire Chinese mathematics community," Lin Shike complained.

“He has already lost,” Ma Yunteng suddenly said.

"Why?" Lin Shi didn't understand why he said that.

"Take a look." Ma Yunteng didn't explain, and then looked at the two of them.

At this moment, the stage was temporarily set up as a PK stage. There were two tables on the stage, with an abacus on each table, and a cup of coffee was thoughtfully placed on each of them.

The judges quickly presented one hundred calculation problems. These problems would be very difficult if done mentally, but very simple if done with an abacus. The main focus was on their thinking speed and proficiency with the abacus.

"Hmph, overestimating yourself. We Chinese are best at abacus calculation. How dare you compare abacus calculation with me!" Li Zehui said disdainfully.

"Foolish Chinese pigs." Kawashima Ichiro smiled strangely, then grabbed the abacus and looked at the big screen.

"Start!" With the host's command, one hundred calculation problems immediately appeared on the big screen.

Both of them operated the abacus at lightning speed, and the sound of the beads colliding echoed across the arena.

Ten minutes later.

Bang!

Kawashima Ichiro slammed the abacus onto the table with a flourish, held up the answer in one hand, and leisurely sipped his coffee with the other: "I'm done."

On the other hand, Li Zehui had only completed half of the questions when his forehead was already covered in sweat. He simply couldn't believe that his opponent was so proficient in abacus calculation!