This time, he didn't keep him in suspense and continued, "Let's use the reverse reasoning method and start by discussing pirate number 5, because he is the safest and there is no risk of him being thrown into the sea. Therefore, his strategy is also the simplest, which is to hope that all the people in front of him die, so that he can get all 100 spirit stones."
Next, let's look at Pirate #4. His chances of survival depend entirely on whether anyone ahead of him survives. If pirates #1 through #3 have all been fed to the sharks, then with only Pirate #4 and #5 remaining, no matter what distribution plan Pirate #4 proposes, Pirate #5 will definitely vote against it, sending Pirate #4 to the sharks so he can keep all the elemental stones for himself. Even if Pirate #4 tries to please Pirate #5 by proposing a (0, 100) distribution that allows Pirate #5 to keep all the elemental stones, Pirate #5 might still feel that keeping Pirate #4 alive is dangerous and vote against it, sending him to the sharks. Therefore, the rational Pirate #4 shouldn't take such a risk and pin his hopes for survival on Pirate #5's random choice. Only by supporting Pirate #3 can he absolutely guarantee his own life.
Now let's look at number 3. After the above logical reasoning, he will propose a distribution plan of (100, 0, 0) because he knows that even if number 4 gets nothing, he will still support him unconditionally and vote in favor. So, with his own vote, he can secure the 100 yuan stone.
However, Player 2 has also deduced Player 3's distribution plan, so he will propose a (98, 0, 1, 1) scheme. Because this scheme, compared to Player 3's distribution plan, guarantees Players 4 and 5 at least one elemental stone, the rational Players 4 and 5 will naturally feel that this scheme is more advantageous to them and will support Player 2, not wanting Player 2 to be eliminated and for Player 3 to distribute the stones. In this way, Player 2 can successfully take away 98 elemental stones.
Unfortunately, Pirate Number 1 was no pushover either. After some deduction, he figured out Number 2's distribution plan. His strategy was to abandon Number 2, give Number 3 one elemental stone, and give Number 4 or 5 two elemental stones, proposing a distribution plan of (97, 0, 1, 2, 0) or (97, 0, 1, 0, 2). Since Number 1's distribution plan would bring more benefits to Number 3 and Number 4 or 5 than Number 2's plan, they would vote for Number 1. Combined with Number 1's own vote, 97 elemental stones would easily end up in Number 1's pocket.
Those around gasped in astonishment: "Aren't these pirates far too clever?"
"If there were such clever pirates in real life, how terrible that would be."
"Don't worry, this is just a hypothetical scenario. In reality, someone as capable as him would never become a pirate."
"That's true."
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At this moment, Yang Wei's eyes were already lifeless, and he stood there dumbfounded, unable to hear anything.
Zu An was immediately dissatisfied. He was already broken so quickly. No way, he still had to contribute anger points to me! So he started explaining the correct answers to the questions that followed. Sure enough, Yang Wei's answers were all wrong. Unfortunately, Yang Wei only contributed a few hundred anger points here and there. He was obviously completely devastated.
"Good heavens, not a single one is correct. Isn't Teacher Yang incredibly incompetent?"
"Yeah, he always acts all high and mighty, but I never expected him to be so bad at math."
"Tch, someone like that is a teacher at the academy? Aren't they ashamed?"
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The gazes and sarcastic remarks of the surrounding students felt like knives stabbing into Yang Wei's heart. He roared, covered his ears, and ran out of the classroom in a panic. No matter how the people around him called him, he didn't stop for a moment. He just wanted to leave this place as soon as possible. It was too humiliating. He thought he could easily trample on an ordinary student, but who knew that he would be trampled on by the student instead. He knew that after this incident, he would never have the face to stay in the academy again.
As a teacher, if you can't even solve a single problem your students set for you, you'll probably become a laughing stock not only in Brightmoon City, but also in all the surrounding counties.
"Boss, you're amazing!" Wei Suo fawned over him, giving him a shoulder massage and back rub. The other classmates also rushed over to serve him tea and water. With his math skills, even if he didn't know any cultivation, he had a bright future ahead of him. Wouldn't it be stupid not to take this opportunity to curry favor with him?
Chu Huanzhao originally wanted to run over and talk to his brother-in-law, but he found that there were so many people around him that he couldn't squeeze through. He couldn't help but snort irritably, "A bunch of sycophants."
Ji Xiaoxi's face flushed with excitement, but at the same time she was secretly worried for him. Would there be any bad consequences if he offended the academy teacher like this?
Pei Mianman revealed a charming smile, making the men around her dizzy: "I was a little regretful about making a deal with this guy before, but now it seems that I might really get something in return from him."
Zheng Dan, watching from a distance, took in the expressions of the women and was secretly surprised. He had thought they were just rumors, but now it seemed that Zu An had a close relationship with these women. What kind of charm did this guy have that not only did he marry Miss Chu, but he also attracted these outstanding women?
Just then, a loud shout rang out: "Why aren't you all in class? What are you all doing here? Trying to rebel?"
Hearing this voice, many people shuddered. Clearly, this voice had caused them too much trauma. With that striking Mediterranean hairstyle and holding a ruler, who else could it be but the discipline master Rude?
Upon seeing his arrival, the people around him automatically made way for him. He walked in and noticed that Zu'an was sitting in his seat with his classmates massaging his shoulders and back. His brows furrowed subconsciously.
However, upon seeing the elegant Shang Liuyu beside him, his furrowed brows instantly relaxed: "So Teacher Shang is here too. What exactly happened here just now? I saw Yang Wei cover his face and run out, and he wouldn't listen no matter how I called him."
"Perhaps she felt a little embarrassed." Shang Liuyu smiled slightly and briefly recounted what had just happened. Her voice was soft and charming, and simply listening to her speak was an ultimate pleasure.
"Are you causing trouble again?" Lu De looked at Shang Liuyu with a gentle expression, but his expression turned stern when he looked at Zu An.
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