I really just want to be a scholar

Chapter 172 They Can't Get First and Second

Qin Ke has been hiding from these reporters for a day, so naturally he won't accept any interviews at this time.

The results were not announced, and anything that was said could easily be regarded as bragging and various misinterpretations.He looked at the scarf just now, and the news about this national competition has been flying all over the sky. Even his "Challenge Letter" was passed on by some student, causing countless controversies.

So Qin Ke just smiled politely, and said to Ye Ying, "I'm sorry, my teachers called me over there, let's do an interview next time I have a chance."

After that, he nimbly dodged past Ye Ying, and faced Shi Cunyuan and Lin Haibo who were approaching. Ning Qingjun hurriedly followed, and they entered the seating area together.

In order to ensure the order of the venue, once they entered the seating area of ​​the venue, the reporters were not allowed to conduct interviews. Ye Ying could only look at his back in frustration and stomp her feet, pinning her hopes on the interview session after the results were announced.

"Qin Ke, Ning Qingyun, come here and sit here." Both Shi Cunyuan and Lin Haibo couldn't hide their joy. Although the results have not been announced yet, many experts and professors from the organizing committee took the opportunity of "passing by" Chatting with the two of them, I actually wanted to meet Qin Ke, but Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun entered the conference almost at the beginning of the press conference, which made them regretfully return without success.

However, Shi Cunyuan and Lin Haibo have been keenly aware of their actions, and their hearts are full of expectations for the upcoming results release session.

Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun quickly took their seats. Ning Qingjun sat on the outermost side, with the aisle on the right and Qin Ke on the left. She heard the candidates around her nervously predicting their grades and rankings, and was affected by the atmosphere , the expression on the small face couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

Li Xiangxue, on the other hand, remained calm, but when he saw Qin Ke coming, he changed seats with Chen Ting, sat next to Qin Ke, and asked about the incomprehensible points in the solutions to several difficult problems in the national competition.

Chen Ting couldn't sit still at all, and kept exchanging news and information in the WeChat group with Chen Hanyin and Hong Xingwei nervously and anxiously.Especially Chen Hanyin and Hong Xingwei, both of whom are excellent in science and have failed in liberal arts. They are not very sure about passing the college entrance examination and being admitted to key universities. For them, whether they can do well in the national competition The ranking is related to whether you can get the exam-free tickets for key universities!
Soon, the press conference started on time, and the host stepped onto the stage, asking the leader to speak.

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At the same time, in the large conference room of Yingyuan Private High School in Yuanzhou City, starting from principal Wang Yuan, vice principals Wen Jianzhao, Ji Liwen, Han Zeping, vice principals, and Zheng Jianzhou, Cai Jiansen, Xu Youchao, etc. The teacher and Qin Ke's class teacher Wei Wenping were all seated, and everyone watched the live TV broadcast on the big screen nervously. The tense atmosphere in the meeting room was tense, and everyone whispered to each other, speculating on the outcome of the game.

But the capital city is too far away from Yuanzhou, how can they hear any news?
In particular, Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun were very secretive throughout their preparations for the Olympic Games. Not many people knew exactly how they were preparing for the Olympic Games. It was just that these two students did not even participate in the intensive special training of the Provincial Olympic Committee. The two taught themselves.

This made many teachers feel uncertain. In their eyes, how can the effect of self-study be as good as the intensive training arranged by the organizing committee?
This nervousness and lack of self-confidence also indirectly affected the principal Wang Yuan.

Wang Yuan asked Wen Jianzhao who was sitting next to him in a low voice: "Jianzhao, tell me, how did Qin Ke and the others do in the exam?"

Wen Jianzhao smiled wryly and said, "That kid is full of confidence as usual, and said that he will never disappoint us, but I don't dare to boast about it since I haven't seen the final results."

Wang Yuan murmured: "I hope I can get the silver medal. As long as I get the silver medal, I can equal the previous record! We really don't have to worry about recruiting new students this year."

Wen Jianzhao said cautiously: "What if that kid performed beyond his standard and won the gold medal..."

Wang Yuan's eyes widened, his breathing became heavy, and he gritted his teeth and said, "If he can get the gold medal, I dare to fight my old face and don't want to. No matter what, the board of directors will reward him with 200,000!"

In the corner on the other side, Lao Zheng was sitting by the window with an unlit cigarette in his mouth, with a calm expression on his face. The teacher next to him spoke to him, but he just replied without saying a word, as if he was interested in Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun. I don't worry about my grades at all.

A teacher asked in a low voice: "Mr. Zheng, you are the leader of the preparation team for this national competition. What medals do you think the two of them can win?"

Lao Zheng's other finger stuck in his trouser pocket kept pinching the cigarette case vigorously, but he said calmly: "You try to think higher, I have confidence in them."

Cai Jiansen, the deputy head of the second-level mathematics group who was at odds with Lao Zheng, just snorted coldly, and watched with folded arms. The difficulty of this national competition has been spread on the Internet. Gorrie think?You dare to say it!
At this time, a teacher exclaimed: "The silver medal is about to be announced!"

With just a few words, the originally noisy meeting room immediately quieted down, and all eyes focused on the big screen nervously.

"Next, we will announce the silver medal list for this year's Mathematical Olympiad National Competition. There are a total of 152 candidates this year. Among them, the 16th to 45th are the silver medal winners. Please see the list on the big screen!"

Following the host's gesture, the screen on the live TV began to switch, and more than half of the teachers in the meeting room couldn't help standing up anxiously.

"There is no Qin Ke, and there is no Ning Qingyun!"

"In Huahai Province, only Chen Ting entered the 45th place! He caught the last bus for the silver medal!"

The list of silver medals on the big screen made many teachers feel cold for a long time.Based on Huahai province's Olympic math results over the years, there are only a handful of silver medals, let alone gold medals. As far as Yingyuan High School is concerned, as long as Qin Ke or Ning Qingyun can win a silver medal, it is enough to boast about the excellent results of the first half of the day up.

Now that there are no two candidates from their own school on the list of silver medals, everyone didn't dare to think about the gold medal at the first time, but just lowered their heads in despondency. Many teachers even sat down as if they were collapsed, and the loss was palpable.

Cai Jiansen, who was next to Old Zheng, felt sickly happy. He laughed softly and said, "Team Leader Zheng, didn't you tell us to try our best to guess at the highest level? Don't you want us to guess at the list of gold medals?"

The cigarette case in Lao Zheng's trouser pocket was pinched and deformed, and his palms were covered with cold sweat. He was holding a cigarette in his mouth, but his face remained calm: "What's the hurry? Guess what happened to the gold medal? I trust my two students!"

Cai Jiansen snorted coldly, you really dare to guess in your heart.

gold medal?How many years has it been since the entire Huahai Province won the gold medal in the national competition?Otherwise, it will be called the third-rate Olympiad province?
The head teacher, Wei Wenping, was also disappointed. In her heart, she was also looking forward to a silver medal in the national competition in her class. It would be very beneficial to Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun's own special recruitment and extra points in the college entrance examination, and it would also help her apply for national outstanding teachers in the future. There are also great benefits, but what a pity...

At this time, the camera on the TV switched and kept moving in the auditorium.

Everyone soon saw Qin Ke and his party, and saw Chen Ting clenched his fists excitedly, almost jumping up with excitement, while Chen Hanyin and Hong Xingwei beside him were full of disappointment and remained silent.

"Huh? What is Qin Ke doing?" Someone saw that Qin Ke seemed to be pressing his phone with a smile on his lips, but Ning Qingyun next to him looked a little nervous, but he didn't see any sadness or loss.

The camera just slipped by, but the waists of principals Wang Yuan, Wen Jianzhao, and Lao Zheng straightened up all of a sudden. It's hard to say that Qin Ke is heartless, but they know Ning Qingyun's character too well. She is serious about her work, pays attention to grades, and will not hide her emotions. If she only won the bronze medal, she would never look like this!

Feelings of surprise, apprehension, and anticipation surged into the hearts of the three of them.

Especially recalling Qin Ke's relaxed expression, the heartbeats of the three unconsciously accelerated.

"The next thing is the gold medal winners this year. Because of the special situation this year, we will announce No. 3 to No. 15 first. They will all be our gold medal winners this year. Please see the screen for the list!"

The teachers in the conference room looked at the big screen again with hope in case.

"No... Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun are not even ranked No. 3 to No. 15. It is impossible for them to get first and second..."

Some teachers sighed and sat down heavily.

The rest of the teachers were also silent.

The conference room was deathly silent, most people had completely given up, and the atmosphere was a little depressing.

At this time, the cheers of many award-winning students were heard on the TV. In contrast, the atmosphere in this conference room was even more oppressive.

Wen Jianzhao exchanged glances with Wang Yuan and Lao Zheng, both of whom could not hide their disappointment.

No matter how much they think highly of Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun, it's hard to imagine that they will reach the top of this national competition and win the championship and runner-up. That can almost be called a miracle.

Wang Yuan sighed, and said in a low voice: "Anyway, being able to go to the national competition is considered an improvement. We had unrealistic expectations. Our school really failed in this national competition. How can you blame the students for not doing well in the exam?"

Wen Jianzhao nodded with a stiff face: "Yes, next semester there will be competitions in physics, chemistry, and biology. We still have a chance. Both Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun are excellent students..."

At this time, the voice of the host came again from the venue on the TV: "I believe everyone has seen it just now. The score of No.3 is 115 points. Do you think it is already very high? Next, we will announce the No. 2. The score reached 255 points! This examinee is still a girl, and it is really amazing to achieve such an amazing score! Please look at the big screen!"

Hearing the word "girl", everyone in the meeting room looked up in surprise and looked at the big screen.

(End of this chapter)