Chapter 114: Joining the Mathematics Department Basketball Team! Preparing for the College Basketball League (Part 3/3)

Zhu Zihang and Zhang Hao, seeing him so adamant, no longer said anything.

Tang Feng quickly washed up and then lay down on his bed.

However, he didn’t fall asleep immediately.

He opened the system panel.

He checked the points in his account.

There were a total of 8,243 points.

He checked the price of the Go secret manual.

Like the Music Instrument secret Manual, it was also 8,000 points.

He hurriedly exchanged for the Go secret manual.

After all, he had promised Qiu Gang to meet with the president of the Go Institute, Ma, in a few days.

If he didn’t even know how to play Go by then, he couldn’t bear to think about how awkward that would be.

He felt a massive influx of information into his mind.

Luckily, he was prepared, or he would have definitely passed out again.

In no time, he became proficient in various chess games.

He constructed a chessboard in his mind.

Then he played against himself.

The speed of the game was very fast.

He quickly grasped the joy of playing Go.

The variations in Go were indeed astounding.

Before he knew it, he had fallen into a deep sleep.

When he woke up in the morning, he received a call from Gao Mingzhou.

“Tang Feng, do you have time this morning?” Gao Mingzhou asked.

“Yes. What’s up?”

“Could you come to the editorial office for a bit? This issue’s publication has too many pages; we still need your help to check it,” Gao Mingzhou answered.

“No problem! I’ll be right over!” Tang Feng agreed.

After having lunch with Su Xiaoli, Tang Feng went to the editorial office.

Gao Mingzhou and others were already waiting for him there.

Without any delay, Tang Feng began to check the manuscripts that were about to be submitted.

After more than two hours of careful review, he told Gao Mingzhou, “No problem, you can send it to the printing company.”

Gao Mingzhou immediately arranged for someone to deliver the manuscripts to the printing company.

“Tang Feng, in a few days, the International Mathematicians Association will definitely send someone over again. This time, I guess it won’t just be Lawrence; there might be many more. You must be fully prepared mentally,” Gao Mingzhou warned him.

“What are so many people coming for? If it’s just to act as persuaders, I think it’s completely unnecessary. I definitely won’t be going to America,” Tang Feng was puzzled.

“They might use other tactics. In short, they will use all means to try to get you to go to America. After all, you have solved four world-class mathematical problems, shocking the entire world! Such a talent, America will definitely try to snatch you away. Anyway, no matter what, you must be careful and not fall into their trap,” Gao Mingzhou’s expression was very serious.

“I understand! I will be very cautious and not give them a chance!” Tang Feng nodded.

“Many Chinese mathematicians are using your papers to start new research. If nothing goes wrong, in the next three months to a year, a large number of papers will be published. Your papers have really brought a glimmer of hope to these mathematicians,” Gao Mingzhou smiled.

“Is that so? That’s really good news! I hope these papers can produce more positive effects and allow everyone to achieve more results,” Tang Feng was very pleased.

“I heard you went to class yesterday and left in less than five minutes. Is that true?” Gao Mingzhou changed the subject.

“How did you know?” Tang Feng was surprised.

“If you don’t want others to know, you shouldn’t do it. Mainly, this matter has already spread throughout the Mathematics Department. Even if I wanted to, it would be impossible not to know,” Gao Mingzhou laughed.

“I really wanted to attend class. But I didn’t expect to cause so much trouble for the lecturing teacher. So I’ve decided not to go to class anymore,” Tang Feng’s lips curled into a bitter smile.

“If you’re not attending class, what do you plan to do?” Gao Mingzhou asked with interest.

“There are still many things to do. I’ve joined our department’s basketball team and am preparing to participate in the school-organized basketball competition,” Tang Feng answered.

“I never expected you to be so talented. Playing basketball is good; it’s a way to exercise. I loved playing basketball when I was young. Now that I’m older, I dare not engage in such intense activities and can only walk,” Gao Mingzhou laughed.

“I do have a lot of hobbies. I think a young person should develop a variety of interests. For things I’ve never done before, I try to give them a shot,” Tang Feng said.

“You’re right! But in mathematics, you still can’t take it lightly! You need to continue to exert yourself in mathematics. After all, you are now a leading figure in China’s mathematical community. Who knows how many eyes are on you, hoping you can go further in mathematics,” Gao Mingzhou earnestly said.

“I know,” Tang Feng nodded, “In the coming period, besides participating in some competitions, I will make some new breakthroughs in mathematics.”

“That’s good,” Gao Mingzhou was very happy.

Tang Feng stayed for a while longer and then left.

He went to the supermarket, bought some groceries, and then went to the villa.

He cooked several dishes.

When Su Xiaoli finished her class and received his call, the two had lunch together in the villa.

“Xiaoli, I don’t need to attend classes now. How about we just eat at home from now on?” Tang Feng proposed.

“Okay!” Su Xiaoli nodded, “But I feel it’s a bit strange.”

“Strange? How so?” Tang Feng asked with a smile.

“It feels like we’re already a married couple living together,” Su Xiaoli answered.

“Is that so? Well, sooner or later there will be such a day, might as well get used to it early,” Tang Feng laughed.

“Just afraid that getting used to it for too long, by the time we really get married and live together, it might become boring,” Su Xiaoli said.

“That won’t happen. I think this kind of life is the best,” Tang Feng stated.

After lunch, Su Xiaoli took a nap.

At 1:30 PM, she woke up on time to go to class.

Tang Feng escorted her to her classroom and then left.

“Xiaoli, did you go out to eat with Tang Feng at noon? I was going to call you to go to the cafeteria together,” Ning Xiao asked.

“Tang Feng had cooked at home, so I went straight there after class,” Su Xiaoli answered.

“You two really make people envious!” Ning Xiao sighed.

“Envious? Then hurry up and find someone,” Su Xiaoli joked.

“It’s easy to find a partner. It’s hard to find three-legged toads, but two-legged men are everywhere. But finding someone like your Tang Feng is definitely impossible,” Guan Qian interjected.

“Why must you find someone exactly like him? He’s unique in the world. I think his roommates are also not bad. You could give them a try,” Su Xiaoli suggested.

“Forget it. We’ve hung out several times, and I haven’t felt anything. These things should just take their course,” Ning Xiao said.

Su Xiaoli didn’t say anything more upon hearing this.

Tang Feng left the teaching building and wandered around the campus.

Unintentionally, he arrived at the basketball court.

Although it was class time, some majors had no classes.

So, a few students were playing basketball there.

“Hey, isn’t that the genius from the Mathematics Department? I heard he declared he would lead the Mathematics Department to defeat the Physical Education Department!”

“It’s surprising to see him so arrogant! The campus basketball championship has always belonged to the Physical Education Department! There’s no suspense!”

“He’s a genius, so a bit of arrogance is normal. After all, his achievements in mathematics are indeed admirable.”

“He may be a math genius, but not a basketball genius. In areas where he’s not skilled, he should keep a low profile! Being so arrogant could easily backfire.”

“How about we call him over to play? See how good he really is?” someone suggested.

“Sure!”

Then, they waved Tang Feng over.

“Want to play together?” they proposed.

“How do we play? How many against how many?” Tang Feng asked.

“We heard you’re very good! How about you alone against the three of us? What do you say?” their words carried a hint of challenge.

“Sure!” Tang Feng readily agreed.

The game started.

No matter how the opponents coordinated or passed the ball, Tang Feng successfully intercepted it!

Then Tang Feng shot!

He scored with 100% accuracy!

In less than ten minutes, the score was already 32:0.

“How about it? Still want to continue?” Tang Feng looked at them, smiling.

Their faces looked terrible.

Embarrassing! It was too embarrassing!

Three people teamed up against him!

And they didn’t score a single point!

“We give up! Your basketball skills are indeed very high! But don’t be too proud! Our level is nowhere near Huang Dongliang and the others. You might win against us, but not necessarily against them.”

“Is that so? Well, the campus basketball competition is about to start! We’ll see the real deal on the court!” Tang Feng laughed.

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