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Chapter 183 For Romance
"This is getting more and more outrageous."

In the office, Wu Yun and Diao Jianjian were hunched over their computer screens, watching the trending topic about the "Million Dollar Mathematics Competition" getting hotter and hotter!
If this had happened before the invasion of the immortal realm, it wouldn't have caused much of a stir.

But the crucial point is that this happened after the Celestial Realm invaded!
Large corporations and internet giants are going bankrupt and closing down en masse!

Currency is becoming increasingly scarce!
Everyone is investing in real businesses, math isn't as important anymore, the future isn't as bright, and people aren't as flush with cash... At this point, who would still invest money in organizing competitions?
Perhaps this is the romance of humankind.

This post has been widely shared online!
Even though the whirlpools at sea have killed countless fish and shrimp, leaving countless fishing boats and fishermen unemployed,

Even if sandstorms bury the homes of tens of millions of people, leaving them homeless.

Even if mathematics has become an abstract concept with no practical use.

Even though the past few months have changed the landscape of this era, we have even begun to forget the prosperity of the past.

But there are still people willing to spend real money to reward those brilliant mathematicians, reminding us once again of humanity's glorious achievements in certain fields.

Perhaps this is the romance of humankind.

Wu Yun scratched his head in disbelief.

What does this have to do with romance?

This math problem is more practical than anyone imagined!

There are also some math majors who aren't great at solving problems, but they're all incredibly good at writing short essays.

When I was pursuing my PhD, I wasn't interested in small-scale competitions because they hindered my ability to publish papers.

Even if you participate, you're not guaranteed to win.

But now, sitting in the factory dormitory, having just come off the assembly line, and seeing the competition, it feels like seeing my family again. It's so heartwarming, hahaha.

My heart is filled with both sweetness and bitterness.

Some past winners also came to give their acceptance speeches.

Although I won't get this million, I did receive 50,000 before, hahaha.

I'm from Yunan, and I'm currently on a long-distance bus. I just stopped at a service area and had a buffet meal. It cost a lot, but it was a comfortable and decent meal.

I am very grateful to President Wu Yun for still being willing to give mathematicians some hope and dignity in this era.

Originally, the dissemination value of this question was limited... after all, most people wouldn't understand it anyway.

Later, even with the prize money increased to a million, the promotional value wasn't that high... After all, a million isn't a huge amount, nor is it a small amount, so it's not particularly exciting.

But the key part is these messy little essays that follow!
Few people can understand the question, but everyone can understand the short essay!

So far, the Wu Yun Foundation's official website has crashed and been expanded several times, and major social media platforms are hyping up the topic.

"Damn it, this is really weird..."

……

"This is a super positive example!"

"Especially that young mathematician from Yu Nan, what's his name again?"

"Lin Guang?"
"Interview him, and stir things up again."

In the non-natural department, several leaders sat in the conference room, grinning from ear to ear as they looked at the social media data.

With such a major incident just happening in Yunan, positive public opinion is urgently needed to wash away the negative emotions that have accumulated in the hearts of the people!
The news about this math competition is like a godsend, it's fantastic!

A leader frowned as he looked at the competition questions.

"Do you think this problem really has a solution?"

The other leaders didn't even glance at the question.

"must have!"

"Yes, the hype will only last a few days before it cools down. We must bring this matter to a perfect close!"

"Contact Beijing University and have them set up a high-level special research group. This problem must be solved, and it must be solved quickly!"

...In the office of the Spiritual Investment Office.

Song Xiaowei sat in the chair, still in a daze, as if waking from a dream.

Just thinking back to what happened in the Peach Garden makes me break out in a cold sweat again.

"Alas... Immortal Lord... Immortal Lord..."

He subconsciously opened a webpage, only to find it was covered in advertisements for something like a "romantic math competition".

"Ha, that's bullshit. What era are we living in? Still doing math?"

After flipping through a few more pages, I came across an interview video with the person in question.

But then a dozen reporters carrying cameras and microphones rushed into Wu Yun's office, shoving microphones in his face and conducting an interview.

"...May I ask what your purpose is in organizing such a competition?"

……

In the office, Wu Yun was very depressed.

These reporters were all very influential figures, and the factory's security guards couldn't stop them.

Factory manager Chen Ming and liaison officer Qi Shuo were also quite annoyed at the office door.

These reporters are so barbaric, they just forced their way in!
What if I upset President Wu?
What if I upset the person behind him?
These reporters are really reckless!
The mink on the desk, squeezed into a corner by the reporters' microphones, stared with its small eyes wide open, wagging its big tail, looking utterly speechless!

This was the first time that the Immortal Sable had been treated like this!

These reporters are pretty arrogant!

"...May I ask what your purpose is in organizing such a competition?"

Wu Yun frowned.

"For the sake of romance."

The reporters immediately became excited, and one by one they couldn't help but hum softly!
Click, click, a flurry of photos captured this precious moment.

"...Did you suddenly organize two tournaments and suddenly increase the prize money in order to boost the confidence of the people of Yu Nan, considering the incident in Yu Nan?"

"No, mathematics doesn't discriminate by region."

"The bonus was increased simply because the question was indeed difficult."

"We don't even know if there is a solution."

"Currently, teams from Kyoto University, Nanten University, and Xia Ke University have all sent teams to participate in the competition, in response to your romantic gesture. Are you touched?"

Wu Yun had just heard about this news!

He suddenly realized that expanding his influence might not be such a bad thing after all.
“I am very touched.”

The reporters snapped away again!
"As a well-known second-generation rich kid from Donghu, you originally had no worries about food and clothing. Even if times change, you could still live comfortably in a villa. Why do you work so hard to invest in industry, charity, and math competitions?"

Wu Yun remained silent.

Weren't you here to interview about anything related to the cup competition?

Why has this escalated to the point of involving individuals?

This is not a good question to answer!

He frowned, thought for a moment, and then recalled the standard answer.

"For the sake of romance."

The reporters got even more excited and started snapping photos like crazy.

"You're absolutely right!"
"Whether it's running a real business or organizing a cup competition, under the current circumstances, it's all about romance!"
"You are truly a noble person, a simple person, a person who has transcended vulgar tastes!"

(End of this chapter)