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"Phew...it's finally my turn this time."

Tang Ding was also a little curious as to who the person who took the oral exam before him was.

At this moment, Ning Chen walked out of the examination room and gently closed the door.

After seeing Ning Chen's appearance clearly, Tang Ding couldn't help but said in surprise:

"Is it you...Ning Chen?"

When Ning Chen heard the words, he followed the voice and looked over. After realizing that the person was Tang Ding, he ignored him and walked straight past Tang Ding.

At this moment, Tang Ding thought about all the causes and consequences of Ning Chen taking the oral exam before him.

"If the order of the oral examination is really based on the results of the written examination... doesn't it mean that Ning Chen's written examination results are better than mine?"

In addition, Ning Chen had been in the examination room for so long just now, Tang Ding further imagined the scene in which Ning Chen answered Qiu Chengtong's questions fluently in the examination room, which made Qiu Chengtong very satisfied.

Thinking of this, Tang Ding felt more and more panicked.

"No... maybe that's not the case... the order of the oral exam may have been randomly selected. Ning Chen stayed in there for so long just now, or it may have been delayed for so long because he couldn't answer the questions... Yes, it must be That’s it…”

Tang Ding tried to make himself believe in these results that he didn't quite believe in, and tried to stabilize his emotions.

"Classmate Tang Ding, you can go in and take the oral exam."

The staff outside the examination room saw that Tang Ding was dazed outside, so they had to politely urge him.

"Okay, teacher, I'll go in right now."

Tang Ding was so nervous that he did not perform his oral examination very well, and he seemed a little flustered when answering questions.

In less than ten minutes, Tang Ding's oral examination ended hastily.

Since Tang Ding and Ning Chen took the oral examinations next to each other, the strong contrast made Qiu Chengtong's impression of Tang Ding relatively average.

In addition, Ning Chen's oral examination took a relatively long time, and Qiu Chengtong also deliberately shortened the time for Tang Ding's oral examination.

Coming out of the examination room, Tang Ding was in a bad mood, knowing that he had not satisfied Qiu Chengtong.

"Brother Ding, why did you come out so quickly?"

Other students waiting outside saw Tang Ding coming out and asked curiously.

"Maybe my symptoms are relatively mild and the doctor has nothing to ask," Tang Ding said helplessly.

"Brother Ding, let's be serious, what are the oral exams?"

"Just ask a few questions casually, just like chatting normally. No need to ask so many questions. I guess the oral exam may not be counted in the final score at all."

At this time, Ning Chen and several teachers were already on their way back to the hotel.

"Ning Chen, why did the oral exam just last so long? What did Professor Qiu and the others ask you?"

"Actually, I didn't ask any particularly professional questions, and the atmosphere was quite relaxed. The most important thing was to ask me what my favorite mathematical theorem was, and I told them about the proof process."

"What, that's all you asked? This is simpler than my graduate student interview at that time."

Tong Yicheng was very surprised by Ning Chen's answer. Liao Jun also said after hearing this:

"It seems that the purpose of this oral examination is more that Professor Qiu wants to know more about you. From this point of view, there may really be no results in the oral examination."

"That would be the best. We, Ning Chen, are the first to take part in the oral examination, which is enough to explain the problem. If nothing else happens, the gold medal will definitely be indispensable."

"I just don't know how many gold medals there are. Hey, I really want to start the award ceremony soon."

Talking about this, several teachers seemed even more excited than Ning Chen.

…

After a whole morning, the finals of Qiuchengtong College Student Mathematics Competition ended as scheduled.

After Ning Chen, no one of the students who took the oral exam stayed in for more than fifteen minutes, and some even came out within a few minutes.

This is partly because several teachers want to save time and make up for the extra time spent on Ning Chen.

On the other hand, none of the subsequent candidates were as astonishing as Ning Chen.

After lunch, the afternoon awards ceremony is about to begin.

Contestants and team teachers from various schools came to the award ceremony one after another after receiving the notice, looking forward to the final results.

When it was time for the award ceremony to begin, Professor Qiu Chengtong came to the stage, and there was warm applause from the audience.

After the applause ended, Qiu Chengtong picked up the microphone and said:

"I am very happy to meet the best undergraduate students in mathematics in the country here. From the registration, to the semi-final written examination, the final written examination and the oral examination, it lasted more than three months. Today, the first class The Qiu Chengtong College Student Mathematics Competition has come to a successful conclusion."

"The reason why I want to create such a mathematics competition is to find students who really like mathematics, are good at mathematics, and can devote themselves to mathematics research in the future. We have to blaze a trail that others have not taken, and I hope that everyone can In the next ten years, or even five years, we can make outstanding contributions in the field of mathematics."

"In addition, I also want to give students from different universities a fair chance to compete through this competition. What makes me happy is that this competition does have some emerging students who are not from top universities... …”

Everyone knew that Qiu Chengtong was referring to Ning Chen from Shengzhou University, and he couldn't help but focus on Ning Chen.

"Okay, I know everyone is looking forward to the final list of winners. I will announce the individual awards first. Students whose names are read, please come to the stage to receive the award."

When they heard that the list of winners was finally announced, everyone became excited.

"Analysis and differential equations, first place——"

"Shengzhou University, Ning Chen!"

As Ning Chen's name was called out, applause and exclamation instantly erupted in the auditorium.

"The first place...is really Ning Chen!"

"That's awesome. Students from Shengzhou University can all win gold medals!"

"No one will doubt Ning Chen this time. Everyone will take the exam together in the finals. This is the real strength!"

Several teachers from Shengzhou University who were accompanying the team were very excited and jumped up from their seats to celebrate Ning Chen's first place in the main event.

When Ning Chen heard his name being called out by Qiu Chengtong, Ning Chen was not too surprised. After all, this was his main subject, and he ranked first in the written test in the semi-finals.

After accepting the congratulations from the teachers, Ning Chen walked towards the podium.

"Second place, Shuimu University, Tang Ding."

Compared to Ning Chen, Tang Ding didn't receive many exclamations. Coupled with Tang Ding's identity as a student at Shuimu University, his second place in each event seemed a bit natural.

Tang Ding felt a little disappointed that his score was lower than Ning Chen, but after all, this was not his main event, and getting the silver medal was considered a good result.