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Chapter 169: Perfect for Tan Mo

Master Lao asked Master Chen, the teacher in charge of the Shuang University team, “Master Chen, what's with the rules this year? Do you know something about why they made this change?”

Chen said, “Every year, the host university is allowed to set the rules. This provides an advantage for the host university. Earlier, I heard rumors that Tsinghua University will make some changes to the regulations this year. However, I do not know the details behind the changes that will be made. At first, I assumed that this would not be a big change. But…"

HM!

Master Chen could not be bothered to hide his anger. “Tsinghua actually did it this time. Within their team, Zhang Xiaosheng and Lin Zhenhui were famous all-rounders."

“This rule is clearly designed to provide advantages for both,” said Mr. Chen coldly.

“I wonder why Zhao Xiaoou suddenly rearranged the collection of questions from previous years. At the very least, both Zhang Xiaosheng and Lin Zhenhui would manage to defend themselves for one round. The remaining topics were not too heavy, and once shared with the rest of the team, there was not much to memorize. For the remaining seven rounds, they only needed to choose the strongest competitor among themselves to answer the question.”

As soon as Master Lao got an answer from Master Chen, he returned to the stands.

Everyone at Beijing University had heard what Master Chen had said.

So when Master Lao returned, he did not need to explain any further. He spoke directly to Tan Mo, “Tan Mo, we will depend on you for the competition. A knockout style competition happens to be a perfect fit for our team.”

“If we keep you as our player even though we can change every round, we will be in quite an awkward position. Now that we are obliged, we need not feel ashamed anymore.” Wang Yuemu sneered.

“The great scheme created by Tsinghua University happens to be perfectly aligned with our offense.”

It was rare for Ying Siyuan to speak in earnest. “Tan Mo, it's all up to you. Defeat them completely! Maintain your position from beginning to end. Hit them until their faces are swollen!”

HM!

“Replace our representative?” Pu Xinyan was also angry.

“Tsinghua has found a good idea. Sure, we'll let them change their representatives. On our side, Tan Mo will remain from start to finish. Let's see who humiliates themselves in the end.”

“This time, they intend to humiliate us,” Wang Yuemu said in a low voice.

“They may be planning to get a landslide victory and really trample us. That's why they changed the rules.”

Chen Shihua nodded. “Although they have won the event before, it is always by a very tight margin. This time, they want a clear win to get a better place in the official university rankings next year.”

“Teacher Lao, who always asks questions every year? It can't be a host university, can it?” ask Tan Mo.

“Of course not. They invited renowned professors to form teams and discuss the questions,” explained Guru Lao.

“Once they decide the question, they lock it. Passwords are shared and distributed to various university heads. Just before the competition, the various principals put together all parts of the password and unlocked the set of questions.

“However, even if that was not the case, Tsinghua University will not bend to such a low level and divulge the previous question.” They have more integrity than that.

Tan Mo nodded his head and said, “I cannot guarantee that I will win from start to finish. However, I will try my best”

“Good.” Everyone nodded their heads simultaneously.

“Tan Mo, although we are very confident in you, you should not put too much pressure on yourself.”

“True. Just do as you normally do. We just try to be enthusiastic when we ask you to win all the rounds. Those are brazen words,” Ling Zimu said.

He continued, “Don't take those words to heart.”

Everyone nodded again with great enthusiasm.

“Really! Don't take heart of what we say. We're just excited. We will support you, no matter what you do. You can be sure.”

“After all, we are your senior. We are there for you.” Guan Ruyue gently pinched Tan Mo's cheek.

The other professor glared at Professor Liu. They're not impressed.

“Hey, don't look at me like that. It's not me who set the rules.” Professor Liu chuckled.

“However, even though I didn't manage it, I don't think there's anything wrong with them. This is a better method to test the student's knowledge base. A person who specializes in only one area will not mean much. We're all trying to raise well-rounded students, aren't we?”

No one wants to fight with him. Although Tsinghua University has changed the rules, it does not mean that it benefits them.

Other professors began to completely excommunicate Professor Liu. They gossiped about him among themselves.

Professor Chen from Shuang University said, “To be honest, in addition to testing the student knowledge base, it will also test the ability of the teachers to choose the line-up.”

Professor Lu from Jiang University was immersed in contemplation. Suddenly, he finally spoke up, “To be honest, if you want a more reliable result, you should give up on the first round. Since we won't know the theme of the first round, what will happen if student representatives come across a question they don't know? Since the chances of losing are quite high, we have to give up to win the first round. Once we have found the theme for the second round, we can send students who have that area of expertise. At the very least, we can guarantee one round.”

“But if that was the case, even if all the students sent forward won, we would only be able to win at most five rounds.” Professor Yao from Nan University shook his head.

He frowned and continued, “Although this new rule sounds quite simple, it is actually very sneaky.”

Professor Wang from Tong University shook his head. “I don't know who sparked this idea. Such restrictions will limit the performance of other schools while displaying the strength of Tsinghua University at the same time.”

Although they did not want to talk to Professor Liu at the moment, Professor Liu did not mind at all. He even took the initiative to join in their conversation. “Professor Gu, why do you keep quiet all the time? Are the rules so annoying that you don't want to talk anymore?”

At this point, it was clear that Professor Liu was rejoicing over his misfortune. It was written all over his face.

Professor Gu tries his hardest to hold back his true feelings about the new rules. He's just grunting, HARRUMPH.

Are you sure it's because I'm not in the mood to talk?

I'm in a good mood, I'm afraid I'll let the cat out of the bag if I open my mouth.

Does Tsinghua think that this rule applies specifically to their students?

Little did they know, the rules were perfect for Tan Mo.

Professor Gu tried his best to look angry. However, excitement burst out from his heart.

He has doubts. Did President Mu send a spy to Tsinghua University?

Is the person who set the rules someone from Beijing University?

At that moment, Professor Gu only had one worry. Will Master Lao send Tan Mo for the first round?

After all, Master Lao did not know Tan Mo very well.

Professor Gu's eyes remained fixed on the Beijing team sitting in the stands of the contestants.

In his heart, he repeated the same sentence repeatedly, “Please let them send Tan Mo to the top.”

They must send Tan Mo upstairs!

Professor Liu could sense that Professor Gu was anxious.

“Old Gu, relax. It's just a small competition. It doesn't really matter,” Professor Liu said in a flat tone.

“Our friendship is the main one. The competition is the second. Even if you lose, it doesn't mean much. You guys are going to get experience, right? You will all be able to endure it this year. It's just another loss for you. Your students are used to it.”