Super God-Level Top Student
Chapter 898 - 339: Precious Thanks

"It was totally worth going there this time! You have no idea—there were so many people!"

"Let me put it this way: five exams scheduled in one day, divided into three major test venues. Each exam lasted two hours, starting from 7:30 in the morning to 9:30 at night."

"Once you're there, you'll see. It's absolutely jam-packed... You can't even imagine that there are this many PhDs in science across Huaxia! It felt like every single science PhD from across the country showed up! Especially on Sunday—at Xilin University's campus, wherever you walked, it was full of familiar faces. There were plenty of geniuses out on the streets too!"

"You're lucky; your exam is on the second day, so maybe there will be fewer people. Sigh, I was quite confident before, but now I don't feel so certain anymore."

"And, the questions aren't on Qiao's Algebraic Geometry. They're based on the resume you submitted. That's right, everyone's questions are different. For example, the last question on my exam was a summary of my Qingke Foundation project proposal."

"Can you even imagine how much work this requires? In just a few days, they managed to hold exams for thousands of people, with customized questions for each individual! Only in the age of intelligence could this even be possible. Back before artificial intelligence reached this level, who would dare to organize something like this? Just the number of exam question writers would have to be in the thousands, not to mention the graders! What research institute could possibly sustain something like this?"

...

Luo Jiuwen sat on the high-speed train, replaying the scenes Xin Zhenyang had described in his mind.

He was nervous—not because he was breaking the school's rules, but because he doubted if he could successfully pass the entrance exam for Xilin Mathematics Research Institute.

Although his school repeatedly emphasized no leave requests were allowed, luckily, Teacher's Day happened to offer a half-day off. With Xin Zhenyang covering for him, it seemed unlikely to cause any trouble. Plus, he had prudently booked an early morning train. If everything went smoothly, he would arrive at Xilin University of Technology by 2 PM and—after finishing the exam—catch a night bus back to the Capital.

But if things were as Xin Zhenyang described, even though there were 600 spots available, it might not be so secure.

A poor performance in the written exam could spell disaster.

Especially since the tailored question system was something he had never expected.

That said, this method truly seemed like an effective way to weed out those trying to muddle through.

The ones who excel at padding their resumes—this kind of exam might throw them completely off balance.

...

The hours of the train ride slipped away amidst Luo Jiuwen's scattered thoughts.

Fortunately, by the time he got off at Xilin, his emotions had settled. Since childhood, it had been this way for him. To speak of Luo Jiuwen's background, he was raised in a family steeped in academia, and his father had taught him early on to maintain composure in moments of crisis.

Especially at times that could alter the course of one's destiny.

However, as he finally reached the imposing, brand-new building of Xilin Mathematics Research Institute on the Xilin University of Technology campus, Luo Jiuwen couldn't help but feel awe-struck.

It felt a bit excessive.

Xin Zhenyang hadn't exaggerated one bit. According to his report, the schedule for the afternoon included an exam from 1:30 to 3:30 PM; another from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, which was Luo Jiuwen's session; and a final one from 7:30 to 9:30 PM.

By the time he arrived, it was already 2:30 PM.

In other words, the first afternoon exam was only halfway through, and most participants were still inside the test venues. Yet, outside the building, there were still hundreds of individuals gathered.

Clearly, these people were waiting for the second afternoon session to begin.

That many people for just one session—five sessions a day, over six days...

Luo Jiuwen quickly realized that the reported figure of 5,600 résumé submissions preceding him wasn't exaggerated at all...

Adding in those whose résumés were filtered out, and factoring in PhDs or younger lecturers and professors who couldn't come due to pressure from their own institutions, Xilin Mathematics Research Institute likely received résumé submissions numbering in the tens of thousands.

It seemed that anyone in Huaxia with even a tangential connection to math or physics research wanted to try their luck.

At 3 PM, waiting in the specially designated rest area outside the building, Luo Jiuwen spotted Dou Dou as it emerged from the building.

Yes, Dou Dou itself.

Although Luo Jiuwen hadn't seen Dou Dou in person before, there were countless videos of it online. Honestly, he always thought the square-shaped design of its body detracted from its aesthetic appeal. But he had to admit—Dou Dou was undeniably a viral sensation.

Ever since its physical form was created, a casual search online would bring up nothing but its image everywhere.

"Dear esteemed pillars of the nation, please remain quiet as we begin the verification process for today's fourth exam. Everyone, line up in two queues to pass through the facial recognition equipment at the entrance, then follow the signs to the waiting hall located in the left annex of the building's first floor.

Pay special attention—do not wander around the building. Many classified research units are housed within. Your access is strictly temporary, and if you accidentally enter a restricted area, at best, your exam qualifications will be revoked; at worst, you might face criminal charges.

I'm not joking. Let me tell you—there's a spy I caught and flagged who is still in a Capital prison sewing garments. Even if you make an honest mistake, the consequences will be handled firmly without leniency.

Let me emphasize—my rules apply equally to all of you. I don't care how distinguished your advisor or institution is; I might just send both of you to the sewing machines together, and you'd have no choice but to accept it.

Alright, let's get you lined up and ready."

Listening to these words, Luo Jiuwen instinctively pressed his lips together.

This damned thing...

It really knew how to stir people up.

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