Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!-Chapter 855 - 404: The Final Battle

Yu Ruohuan was feeling restless while waiting at the hotel.

Just hoping the day would hurry up and pass.

To kill time, she casually turned on the TV, only to see Shen You’an’s face as soon as she did.

The local TV station was broadcasting the finals live, Shen You’an had chosen the highest score essay question in the third round.

This left everyone baffled.

Her points had surpassed the second place by a significant margin; choosing a mid-value question in the third round would have been the safest—firstly lowering difficulty, increasing the success rate; even if the points were lower, together with the previous points, it would be enough to win the championship.

But Shen You’an insisted on choosing the highest score, which meant the difficulty level was hellish. If her essay wasn’t good enough and the judges ruled it insufficient, she would lose the same amount of points, and the championship she had in her grasp would slip away.

The girl in black clothes had skin whiter than snow, a cold and aloof demeanor, perpetually calm and composed, brimming with confidence.

Many foreigners had difficulty differentiating the appearances of people from Hua Country, thinking these Yellow people all looked like they were cast from the same mold, lacking distinctiveness.

But at this moment, the black-clothed girl on the stage unified their aesthetic sense.

She was beautiful, a beauty of confident composure from the inside out.

Beautiful enough to transcend borders and races.

Hart Bay also chose the highest score question, with matters at this stage, he had no choice.

Moreover, he chose the same question as Shen You’an, quite obviously clashing head-on.

In this way, it’s about whose argument can better persuade the judges.

The panel of judges was composed of seven scholars, all members of the International Mathematics Alliance, including mathematics professors, computer specialists, financial data analysts, research scientists from confidential units, artificial intelligence experts, biomedical professionals—none were anything but top talents in their fields.

After listening to the essays, the seven judges would score, removing the highest and lowest scores, then averaging the rest. Weighted by score value, the higher the chosen score, the higher the success ratio; the highest score’s success threshold was ninety, progressing accordingly—exceed it, and you earn the points; fail, and you lose points.

The rules sound complicated, but they’re actually simple, opportunity often accompanies risk.

Yu Ruohuan originally wanted to turn off the TV but suddenly changed her mind.

She imagined herself as a hunter, witnessing her prey climb higher, so when it falls later, the fall would be more spectacular.

This excited her greatly.

The TV showed Shen You’an had chosen the highest score essay question—on the application of mathematics in space-time physics.

This topic was broad and profound, requiring not just advanced mathematical theories but also extensive physics knowledge—a tough challenge for everyone.

Upon receiving the topic, each contestant had ten minutes to prepare, then each would present in the order determined by drawing lots.

Shen You’an’s luck wasn’t great this time; she drew the first spot.

She only had ten minutes to prepare, while the contestants after her had more time to prepare.

Jiang Yumo subconsciously grabbed Leng Yunyang’s arm in nervousness: "Could there be some behind-the-scenes manipulation? An’an’s luck has always been great, why is it so poor this time?"

Leng Yunyang gave her a cold look, and Jiang Yumo awkwardly withdrew her hand.

Leng Yunyang flicked the spot Jiang Yumo had grabbed, annoyingly saying: "Law of conservation of energy, how can someone always have good luck? Unless she’s a girl of fortune, but...."

Leng Yunyang glanced at Shen You’an on the stage, sneering lightly: "What is there to worry about her, just wait and watch the show."

Jiang Yumo nodded: "You’re right, I don’t know about the others, but in terms of space-time physics, An’an has researched deeply, this question is her expertise."

Before going on stage, Shen You’an gave Hart Bay a sidelong glance, then confidently strode onto the stage.

Hart Bay, for some reason, had an unsettling feeling in his gut—perhaps he had chosen poorly, picking the same question as Shen You’an; unless his argument was exceptionally outstanding, overcoming the judges would be challenging.

Moreover, his expertise was in basic physics, with little understanding of space-time physics.

He thought of Shen You’an’s lack of preparation time, in such a rush, she surely wouldn’t perform well, perhaps he still had a chance.

Hart Bay’s palm was sweaty with anxiety, unable to calm his mind.

Shen You’an stood at the center of the stage, darkness engulfing the surroundings, with a single spotlight shining on her, making her the undeniable focus of all attention.

The girl wore a simple black dress, her long black hair tied in a small ponytail at the back, neat and concise.

The girl’s slender, statuesque figure stood there, a treat to the eyes.

The lights blurred her features, and she wore a pair of black-framed glasses. Though her face was unclear, her demeanor and gestures exuded an undeniable charm.

"What does mathematics mean to everyone?"

The girl’s cool and ethereal voice was like music from the heavens, echoing in everyone’s ears.

"Is it an expression of human thought? A series of abstract symbols and formulas? Or merely a subject defined in textbooks?"

She began with rhetorical questions to pique the audience’s interest, her tone unhurried yet thought-provoking.

The judges nodded repeatedly. Although her main argument had not yet been presented, her confident aura left a very good first impression.

They were also very intrigued by the argument she was about to make.

"Since ancient times, mathematics has been our tool to understand the world. It does not rely on physical existence, yet it touches upon the deep laws of nature, becoming the link connecting everything in the universe. The exploration of time and space represents humanity’s relentless inquiry into the fundamental nature of the universe, while mathematics provides a precise language for space-time theory, constructing a bridge to comprehend the universe with rigorous logic..."

Shen You’an spoke calmly and eloquently.

She then used the evolution of space-time theory as the main thread, employing classical physical space-time views and mathematical models to explore the scientific philosophy of space-time. She deeply analyzed the continuity and variables of mathematical structures and classical physics in space and time, using mathematical expressions to discuss the perspective of space-time in relativity, ultimately leading to her ultimate thesis—the study of multiple universes and parallel universes under set theory.

This caused the increasingly focused judges to show expressions of interest.

One should know that Shen You’an only had ten minutes from receiving the topic to starting her lecture, yet her discussion was broad, logically tight, well-paced, and her points were advanced. Even if submitted to SCI, it would definitely be a top-notch paper.

She concluded by examining the application of set theory in multiverse research to explore the mathematical structures of different universes. The cosmological constant is not just a simple mathematical concept but is crucial in understanding the complex relationships between universes in physics. This research not only increases recognition of the diversity of the universe but also opens up new possibilities for understanding parallel universes.

"Mathematics continuously pushes the boundaries of physics, and with the advancement of technology and the deepening of theory, perhaps in the near future, we will witness the solution of some of the greatest challenges in theoretical physics. This will be a mutually stimulating process: mathematical progress leads to new physical discoveries, and breakthroughs in physics, in turn, stimulate the development of mathematics."

Hart Bay looked increasingly uncomfortable.

He knew he had lost.

For Shen You’an to produce such a logically rigorous dissertation in such a short time, so insightful and on-topic with a sublimated conclusion, it was perfect, leaving no flaws. Anyone who challenges it would fail.

Moreover, in previous years in this round, besides the arguments themselves, personal speaking style and stage presence were also major criteria for scoring. There were those with excellent arguments but poor verbal and physical presentation, resulting in lower scores and missed opportunities.

But Shen You’an had none of those issues.

Her lines and stage presence were impeccable, effortlessly navigating from start to finish, with not even a single slip or hesitation. Her voice was emotional, and her articulation was clear, so perfect that it made people suspect she had memorized it in advance.

The judges scored live, unsurprisingly giving the highest score of ninety-seven.

She secured her points, and no matter how well others performed afterward, her overall champion status was assured, leaving the remaining eleven competitors to vie for second place.

The remaining ten also looked displeased. The champion had already emerged before the competition started, leaving little motivation to continue.

Upon hearing the results, Shen You’an didn’t show much joy, remaining calm and composed.

An elder with gray hair and sharp eyes in the judge’s seat focused on Shen You’an, pondering for a moment before turning on the microphone.

"Hello, Shen You’an."

Shen You’an looked towards the speaking elder and recognized him as Seth, a once-renowned mathematician rumored to be working on a top-secret research project and having been low-key for many years.

"Hello, Professor Seth."

"Your research on space-time physics is even more profound than I imagined. Are you interested in this field?"

Shen You’an looked confidently into the elder’s wise eyes and answered calmly, "I have always believed in the existence of parallel worlds. Perhaps one day in the future, when mathematics and physics have reached a certain level, we will be able to explore unknown universes and the miracles that might exist, such as—time travel."

Seth’s eyes suddenly brightened, and his gaze showed more and more appreciation.

"Indeed, with talents like you, there is hope for science and the future. I hereby formally invite you to join my research team."

The whole audience was in an uproar.

Even Shen You’an herself was stunned.

What exactly Seth was researching was confidential to the outside world, but everyone knew it was a top-level research project. According to some rumors, it was related to physics, but ordinary people lacked the capability or talent to enter that world.

No one expected Seth to publicly invite Shen You’an, without any reservation.

For a moment, the gaze directed at Shen You’an was filled with envy and jealousy.

Seth couldn’t care less about the impact of the bombshell he dropped. "You can take your time to consider it. I will have my assistant contact you afterward."