"What? The Guge Global Programming Challenge? What does that have to do with us?" Ren Gan was baffled.

Wen Yi explained, "The teacher personally selected you to participate in this competition, which is the most challenging competition in the world. Its prestige goes without saying; top programming experts from around the globe participate."

Bai Xu couldn't help but laugh, "With people like us, you can ask anyone. Anyone you randomly pick from the class is better than me."

Chen Yang casually crossed his legs and said, "Exactly, it's too much trouble to go abroad. I also have tasks for the photography club!"

Wen Yi revealed a knowing smile: "Ren Gan, the champion of the Hongqiao Cup, was admitted to Tsinghua and Peking Universities without taking the entrance exam; Bai Xu, the champion of the CSP; Chen Yang, the champion of the National Programming Olympiad; Ye Zhou, your abilities are recognized by the teachers. You guys are still pretending, isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

Chen Yang's expression immediately changed, and he abandoned his indifferent attitude, looking at Wen Yi: "How did you know?"

Wen Yi smiled and picked up the file on her desk: "Guys, you don't think you can retire from the world after winning the competition, do you? All of your competitions, big and small, from childhood to adulthood have records. Everyone here is the best. This competition is not just an ordinary competition, but also a chance to win glory for the country. Think it over carefully."

Several people fell silent at the same time, and even the usually lively Rang Rengan fell silent.

Wen Yi then added, "The final winner will receive a cash prize of five million US dollars."

Chen Yangteng immediately stood up and said, "Money is nothing, the most important thing is to win glory for the country!"

Rang Rengan immediately said, "I think Brother Yang is right, we should bring glory to the country!"

Bai Xu scratched his head: "Then I'll go too. I've never participated in this type of competition before. I've only participated once, and winning the award was a complete surprise."

The three of them looked at Ye Zhou.

Five million US dollars is very tempting; I might even need it to start a company in the future.

Ye Zhou, being the most reserved person present, nodded in agreement.

After agreeing, I'll have to be separated from An Youhe for a while...

I won't be able to see my little cutie anymore...

Ren Gan cheered, "Great! Let's dominate the international stage!"

However, he quickly calmed down: "Is the school going to give the freshmen a two-week short holiday in a few days?"

Chen Yang frowned, sensing something was wrong: "We didn't get a holiday for National Day for a while, so we were planning to hold it in until now for a long holiday, but we just happened to run into it. Sigh, the holiday is over!"

Wen Yi tapped her finger on the table. "Hey, friends, you're all young and full of energy right now. What do you mean by holidays? Just keep pushing forward! Once you're financially independent, you won't have to worry about not having holidays anymore. Since everyone's decided, let's fly the day after tomorrow. Destination: Country M!"

Ren Gan was preoccupied with other things, biting his lip, looking somewhat nervous.

...

Xiao Wei, with two thick braids and wearing a light blue Lolita dress, was walking down the street carrying a large bag of snacks.

On the roadside, a box of fragrant fried chicken beckoned to her, with a cup of milk tea placed on top of it.

Xiao Wei looked around; no one was there. She squinted and grinned mischievously, then quietly moved closer to the fried chicken.

She was already carrying a bunch of snacks, so she walked over to the fried chicken and squatted down with difficulty to get them.

As a result, the fried chicken seemed to have grown legs, moving along with the box and milk tea.

She tried to chase after it several times, but each time the fried chicken would run a distance before she could reach out.

When she reached the corner, Xiao Wei reached out her hand countless times. She had more patience for fried chicken than for people, and finally managed to grab the box of fried chicken.

Xiao Wei was overjoyed and wanted to keep the fried chicken for herself.

At this moment, a pale white hand appeared on the fried chicken box.

Xiao Wei looked up and met Ren Gan's smiling, delicate face.

Xiao Wei opened her eyes wide, pouted, and looked angry. "What are you doing?"

"I have something important to tell you."

Xiao Wei stood up and said arrogantly, "I have nothing to say to you."

Ren Gan's smile faded, and he said seriously, "I'm going to take you to find the person you have a crush on. If he rejects you, then let go and erase him from your heart, okay? If it's really a mutual attraction, then I don't care. I'll start a new relationship too. I'm the kind of person who doesn't care much when it comes to finding a girlfriend."

Realizing that Ren Gan was serious, Xiao Wei's expression turned fearful and tense. "Why are you suddenly saying this? Who, who wants to see that person!"

"But didn't you say that it would be hard to start a new relationship if I didn't resolve that six-year-long unrequited love? I'm leaving tomorrow, I can't wait any longer."

Xiao Wei frowned and looked at Rang Rengan: "Where are you going?"

Ren Gan sighed, "If this matter isn't resolved, I'm going to go to a very far place and never come back."

Xiao Wei looked down at the soles of her feet, thought for a moment, and said, "Okay, I promise you."

...

"That's right, this pair danced very well too." The dance teacher, with her hair in a bun, was making her rounds around the classroom.

An Youhe and Lin Mengting were in the same group, and they were the only pair of girls in the classroom.

We have to attend one class every week, and when we come back from the two-week short holiday, the final assessment will be coming up immediately.

An Youhe has memorized the steps taught by the teacher and remembers every single one.

However, Lin Mengting, who usually practices very well, made many mistakes.

He extended his right foot when he should have extended his left, causing An Youhe to step on her foot, and he kept apologizing to her.

The dance teacher shook her head repeatedly as she passed by, "Weren't you two practicing quite well before? How come you're getting worse and worse?"

Lin Mengting removed her hands from An Youhe's shoulders and accepted the dance teacher's criticism with a cold expression throughout.

"An, you're doing well. Lin, have you been in a bad mood lately? Your skill level is far below par, and you might not pass the final exam. I remember you have a ballroom dance certificate, right? A professional dancer shouldn't be at this level, should they?"

Lin Mengting took a deep breath. "I'm sorry, teacher. I will adjust as soon as possible."

An Youhe lowered her head, her long eyelashes concealing her disappointed expression.

The dance teacher clapped her hands rhythmically. "Alright, students, now take a five-minute break. Those of you outside, stop watching from the outside. If you want to come in, then come in."

Ye Zhou was called on, pushed open the door and came in, a faint smile on his lips, "I'm so sorry, teacher."

The dance teacher, with a gossipy expression, said, "You've been standing outside for an entire class. If I don't let you in, it'll make me seem cold-blooded. Are you here to find your girlfriend?"

Ye Zhou smiled and nodded, then gestured towards An Youhe's location. The girl slowly walked to his side and hooked her finger around his outstretched hand.

The dance teacher was unexpectedly fed a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).