Read Novel Full Chapter 59 Part 3 – A Chain Reaction (III)
Chapter 59 Part 3 – A Chain Reaction (III)
Meanhwhile, Feng Yun was also watching the live interview. Seeing Jiang Li’s confident and calm performance in front of the camera, her mood was particularly complicated.
Jiang Huai noticed her expression and sneered, “Instead of watching her videos, you might as well look at the thousand yuan she sent you. It’s clear she doesn’t acknowledge us. Who are you putting on this act for?”
Feng Yun had long grown accustomed to Jiang Huai’s sarcastic tone. She bit her lip, ignored him, and focused on the screen.
The number of viewers in the channel kept increasing, and the comment section became livelier. Some even joked about going home to scold their children, asking why they couldn’t win gold medals like those six kids.
Quickly, someone replied: “Your parents probably also wish they could scold you. Being a dunce yourself is one thing, but to expect your child to become a dragon or phoenix regardless of the genes you gave them, isn’t that absurd?”
Below this comment, many students wrote: “Please show this comment to my parents so they can face reality.” Despite the viewers being strangers to each other, their conversation flowed naturally, without any awkwardness.
…
In a cybercafe in Rongcheng City, a boy in a white shirt was watching a video when he suddenly exclaimed, “Wow.”
His buddies glanced lazily, “Someone stepped on your toe?”
The boy in the white shirt shook his head, “You guys know I participated in the math olympiad last year, right?”
One of his buddies replied, “Yeah, we know. Didn’t you win a second-class prize? Provincial one? You were quite proud of it for a long time! You even said you’d get a first-class next time.”
The boy in the white shirt continued, “Do you remember, at the end of the exam, I tried to hit on a girl and got kicked by her? My leg was sore for days.”
His buddies nodded, “Yeah, we know that too. But you getting beaten up by girls you try to chase happens so often, we’ve gotten bored.”
The boy in the white shirt sighed deeply, “The girl I hit on was Jiang Li. I even told her I’d see her at the winter camp. She actually went to the winter camp, made it to the IMO, and won a gold medal, while I only got a provincial second-class prize. She must think I was all talk.”
One of the buddies shook his head, “I don’t think so.”
The boy’s eyes lit up, “Really? You mean she might think I just had a bad day?”
His buddy shook his head, “No, I think she probably doesn’t remember you at all.”
The boy in the white shirt: …
Though he hated to admit it, that seemed plausible.
…
At the interview site, Guo Dongyi initially answered the reporters’ questions very patiently. However, when he realized the reporters were trying to craft a genius image of him, he suddenly felt overwhelmed.
He wasn’t a genius. He had just put in more effort than others!
On the surface, Guo Dongyi remained calm and kept smiling gently, “Although I scored full marks this time, it was due to the experience accumulated from participating twice before. In my first year of high school, I made it to the national selection but didn’t get into the top six. In my second year, I was in the top six but only won a silver medal, so I definitely can’t be considered a genius.”
Seeing the reporter eager to press on, Guo Dongyi skilledly changed the subject, “There are six of us in our team, and four were members of the national team last year. Speaking of which, my underclassman Jiang Li is really impressive. This was her first competing in the olympiad, and she had never been exposed to competitive mathematics prior to high school. I think she’s the most talented among us.”
Jiang Li’s eyes widened as she looked at Guo Dongyi in disbelief. Why did she have the feeling that he was trying to deflect trouble onto her?
Sure enough, at Guo Dongyi’s words, the reporter quickly turned the microphone towards Jiang Li. Turns out, the phrase “had never been exposed to competitive mathematics prior to high school” was shockingly impressive.
Jiang Li seemed to know what the reporter was about to say and preemptively stated, “I’m not a genius; I’m just an ordinary high school student.”
The reporter, with a kind smile on his face, responded, “You say that, but do you believe it yourself?”
The comments became even more lively. Many found Jiang Li’s bewildered expression just now super cute. It was clear she didn’t expect Guo Dongyi would set her up like this!
As for Jiang Li’s remark, the audience thought it very cute as well. Right, that is the true epitome of humble brag!
Faced with the reporter’s question, Jiang Li nodded without hesitation, “Of course I believe it. You see, I am surrounded by people who are a hundred times, a thousand times better than me. My uncle Feng Qi, for example, skipped grades in elementary and junior high and won a gold medal in the IMO at the age of 13 with a perfect score. His record remains unbroken to this day.”
The reporter’s eyes almost popped out, “Really?”
Jiang Li vigorously nodded, “Of course! But the internet wasn’t as developed back then, so his achievements didn’t get as much attention. My uncle is very impressive; he also won the Lasker Award in Medicine. He is my idol.”
Back home, Old Master Feng, who was watching the livestream alongside the family, shot his youngest son a disapproving glare: “Have you ever boasted such a thing with Xiao Jiang Li?”
Feng ‘Idol’ Qi remained expressionless, “These are all facts.”
Old Man Feng curled his lips and grumbled, “Facts are facts, but why say it so loudly? I’m not deaf!”
Feng Qi: “…” He hadn’t spoken loudly at all. His old man simply getting jealous after hearing Xiao Lizi call him her idol!
Professor Tan laughed, “Dad, if you listen carefully to what Xiao Jiang Li said, doesn’t it sound like she’s pulling A’Qi to be her shield?”
Old Master Feng was puzzled, “Pulling what to be what?”
Feng Bai immediately explained, “Xiao Jiang Li didn’t want the reporters to label her as a genius girl, so she changed the subject and deflected people’s attention using the same tactic her senior Guo used.”
Professor Tan nodded, “Exactly. But our Xiao Jiang Li’s skill of pulling shield is more sophisticated.”
Old Master Feng’s eyes lit up, “That makes sense. I was wondering why Xiao Jiang Li was saying weird things suddenly. So, she was pulling someone else to be her shield!”
Feng Qi: …
Tsk! Their jealousy truly ugly!
Meanwhile, Feng Bai quietly glanced in Feng Qi’s direction and began typing comments in the livestream: Senior Guo pulls Junior Jiang to be his shield, and Junior Jiang pulls out her uncle. A chain reaction, bravo!
Right after Feng Bai shared his comment, numerous responses flooded in, supporting his view. They were also charmed by how adorable Jiang Li appeared as she brought her uncle forward to deflect attention!
Feng Bai glanced at Feng Qi, and seeing that he hadn’t noticed his little maneuver, put down his phone and quietly breathed a sigh of relief.