Night’s Nomenclature

"Teacher Tian, ​​when should we set off?" Qingchen asked, he needed a more precise time.

Because going to Xiancheng means going to a strange city to face an unknown environment, and even an unknown time traveler.

The crisis in Los Angeles has not yet been resolved.

Qingchen knew that after he angered Huan Yu, the other party would definitely take action in a short time, so he specifically told Liu Dezhu to act alone to create opportunities for the other party.

If this matter is not resolved, he will not be able to leave Luo City with peace of mind.

Tian Hailong said: "In eight days, I will take you to Xiancheng. It will take more than an hour by high-speed rail. In the past few days, you can tell me your ID number and I will book tickets for you."

"Okay," Qingchen said, "Thank you, teacher. I'll go home for dinner first."

"Well, you all go back to eat," Tian Hailong waved his hand. The focus of this AMC math competition is Qingchen. The grade director has specifically told him that he must persuade Qingchen to participate.

Among the candidates who went this time, the first three were Xu Zimo, Wang Jiale, and Qingchen, then the fifth among the top ten was Zhou Xuanying, who could score 150 points in the math test for the second time, and the ninth was Xia Xiaoran.

When the five people walked out of the office, Xu Zimo, the long-haired girl who looked at Qingchen before, said: "I know you are short of money, so you shouldn't hide your strength this time, right?"

Qingchen was stunned for a moment.

A certain monthly exam in the first year of high school was particularly difficult. He scored 690 and Xu Zimo scored 645.

It seems that from that day on, Xu Zimo has always remembered that incident.

When there were rumors in school that Qingchen only wanted to get a score of 690, she was the first to believe it.

Because compared to those scumbag students who like to listen to legends, she is more aware of how difficult that monthly exam was. Even her class teacher at the time said that the two big questions in mathematics and English in that monthly exam were deliberately over the top. My reading comprehension is also deliberately over the top, so it’s normal to fail the test.

However, Qingchen still scored 690 points.

This means that the legend is true.

Later, Xu Zimo studied even harder. She ranked first in her grade in almost every exam, firmly beating Qingchen.

But the problem is, Qingchen's score has always been 690 points and has not changed.

This made Xu Zimo hold her breath a little breathless, because she knew that Qingchen didn't try his best, and it would be meaningless even if she won.

Qingchen glanced at Xu Zimo: "I try my best every time..."

"Okay," Xu Zimo thought for a while and said, "Let's go together this time. I can just ask you for advice on how to study."

Zhou Xuanying, who was fifth, and Xia Xiaoran, who was ninth, looked over. They were a little surprised. Did the first grader ask the third grader for advice on how to study?

However, Qingchen said sincerely: "My learning method is not suitable for you, I am serious."

After saying that, he turned around and left.

Xu Zimo was left pouting behind.

In fact, Qingchen no longer particularly cares about the subjects of exam-oriented education.

As the old saying goes, you have to live and learn. He did not stop learning, but worked harder than before. However, the 'outline' of his study is no longer limited to the school.

Qingchen has a broader perspective.

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When school was over at noon, Hu Xiaoniu and Zhang Tianzhen did not go back to their homes on Administrative Road. Instead, they were picked up by the driver at the Huayang Hotel in Luo City.

When Hu Xiaoniu got off the bus, it was Hu Dacheng's secretary who came to pick him up.

The middle-aged secretary took Hu Xiaoniu and Zhang Tianzhen to the hotel and said to them: "The boss just arrived in Los Angeles this morning."

"Uncle Chen, why did my dad suddenly come to Los Angeles again?" Hu Xiaoniu was a little confused. His father, Hu Dacheng, was very busy. He spent almost 300 days on the plane every year, and he was a typical trapeze artist.

However, after the time-travel incident, the other party actually came to Luo City, a third-tier small city, twice within a month.

From this perspective, Hu Xiaoniu also noticed that his father valued the other world, but he was not able to bring anything back from the other world to help the family business.

This made Hu Xiaoniu feel a little ashamed. It was not until the last time he traveled that he finally found a way to gain a foothold.

Hu Dacheng's secretary explained to Hu Xiaoniu: "There is something special this time. In addition, Zhang Tianzhen's parents also asked the boss to send some daily necessities."

Arriving in the hotel private room, Hu Xiaoniu was surprised to find that there was a familiar face present: "Uncle Zhang, why are you here too?"

Uncle Zhang, Zhang Chengze, is a close friend of Hu Dacheng and has helped the Hu family a lot.

Zhang Chengze smiled: "The calf has grown so big in a blink of an eye. Come and have a drink with uncle."

Hu Dacheng glanced at him: "They have classes in the afternoon, so they can't drink."

"Okay," Zhang Chengze said with some regret.

"Dad, do you have official business in Los Angeles this time?" Hu Xiaoniu subconsciously thought that the other party was here to discuss business and take a look at himself.

As a result, Hu Dacheng said: "We are here specifically to find you."

"Ah?" Hu Xiaoniu was surprised: "What happened?"

Hu Dacheng signaled Secretary Chen to exit the private room, and then Zhang Chengze pointed to his arm: "Xiao Niu, uncle got a countdown timer on his arm this morning. When I thought about it, maybe I also became a time walker."

Hu Xiaoniu took a breath. The age range of time walkers recognized on the Internet is 10 to 35 years old, and Zhang Chengze is 42 years old this year, which does not conform to the knowledge.

However, from 10 to 35 years old, this is just a rule summarized by netizens, and no one has really confirmed it.

It seems there will still be exceptions.

Hu Xiaoniu looked at Zhang Chengze: "Uncle Zhang, what are you going to do?"

"What else can I do? Let's make peace with it now that it has happened. Naturally, I want to find the strength to protect myself before traveling through time." Zhang Chengze said: "Otherwise, I will work hard for half my life, and my life will be ruined because of this kind of thing. It's a bit unfair. It’s worth it.”

Zhang Chengze looked calm as he talked about life and death.

Such a big man is not so panicked when facing danger. He has experienced strong winds and waves long ago.

"Uncle Zhang, where did your countdown appear?" Hu Xiaoniu said frankly: "The transportation between cities in this world is not convenient. If you are not in Luo City when the countdown appears, you will not be able to come to where I am. City No. 18, I can’t go to other cities to help you. In contrast, you should look for time walkers locally and hire them with money.”

Zhang Chengze smiled: "I took a business car this morning from Echeng to Xiancheng for a meeting. When I passed through Luocheng in the middle, a countdown appeared on my arm. If I hadn't confirmed this, I wouldn't have bothered your father to find you. .”

Hu Xiaoniu thoughtfully said: "Uncle Zhang, you also know that I have the character to say whatever I want. I may not be able to help you with anything, and I can't make many promises to you now. I have just arrived in City No. 18, and I am under the supervision of others. Caregiving found a way out, but the thing is, I also have a boss and I need to listen to him.”

Hu Xiaoniu didn't even say that he had joined an organization at this time. The organization was called Bai Ri, and he had the same boss as Liu Dezhu. He always kept key information secret because he didn't know if his boss wanted people to know.

Zhang Chengze thought for a while and said: "I didn't intend to embarrass you. I came to you because your father mentioned that you can contact the big shots in the Time Walker in the other world. This is my plan. You can discuss it with your boss. , I am willing to pay remuneration in exchange for temporary protection, and we will continue to pay according to the situation."

"I can help you communicate with Uncle Zhang about this," Hu Xiaoniu said, "but the price will definitely not be cheap. If you are so rich, Uncle Zhang, I won't feel sorry for you about such external things."

Zhang Chengze started joking after hearing this. He said to Hu Dacheng: "Old Hu, have you noticed that your son has just traveled through time and started to turn his elbows outward?"

"That's right," Hu Dacheng said calmly: "Everyone has his or her own position. You and I both understand this. If he doesn't understand his own position and becomes a wallflower, he will never be able to become his own person there. Therefore, I support him being an outsider for you and paying the money honestly, you are not short of money."

"Okay," Zhang Chengze looked at Hu Xiaoniu: "I don't know what my identity will be in the other world, and I don't know where I will appear, but I have always been interested in time walkers, and I am paying attention. After time travel, I hope to be protected, and then, at best, get me some genetic medicine or something, so that I can live like a superman."

"I will convey it to Uncle Zhang," Hu Xiaoniu said.

"Okay, it's done, thank you very much!"

At this time, Hu Xiaoniu said to Hu Dacheng: "Dad, please come out. I have something to ask you."

With that said, he walked out to prevent Zhang Chengze from hearing what was being discussed at the dinner table...

Uncle Zhang felt a little uncomfortable, seeing that his eldest nephew, whom he had known since childhood, began to treat him as an outsider.

Outside the door, Hu Xiaoniu made sure that no one was eavesdropping and said: "Dad, I have joined the organization that Liu Dezhu belongs to. I expressed my sincerity to the boss and said that I would give my house as a base, but the other party refused. Later, I gave it to someone Each member gave a watch to express his gratitude for Laojunshan, but the other party also refused. Did I do something wrong?"

"Of course you did it wrong," Hu Dacheng said slowly, "because you turned friendship into business."

Hu Xiaoniu was stunned for a moment: "Huh? I just want to express my gratitude."

"It's different," Hu Dacheng said: "What you owe on Laojun Mountain is your life. If you want to integrate in, you must pay with your life. I am not teaching you how to risk your life, but how to be a human being. The other party Confiscating money is a good thing, but if you take money, you will always be just an outsider."

"So that's it," Hu Xiaoniu said thoughtfully.

Hu Dacheng asked: "What arrangements does your boss have for you?"

Hu Xiaoniu said: "Let me join a certain society and start from the bottom. Although it is very dangerous, at least I will gain a foothold."

Hu Dacheng asked again: "Then did he promise you what level you can reach in the future?"

Hu Xiaoniu shook his head: "No."

Hu Dacheng said: "Good thing."

"Why is it a good thing?"

"If he promises you that you will be successful in the future, it must be because the road is too bumpy. He is afraid that you will give up halfway, so he draws a big pie first," Hu Dacheng said with a smile, "but if he arranges for you to go to a very dangerous place, he does not promise What do you mean? This is a deliberate test to see if you can take on the important task without temptation. Do your best and you will have a bright future."

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During class in the afternoon, Hu Xiaoniu obviously drank some wine and was in a much happier mood.

Qingchen continued to lie on the table and continued his special way of practice.

The other four AMC10 contestants have already started to study the competition questions from previous years, but he doesn't care about this at all.

Until the evening, when Qingchen returned home with Nan Gengchen, the first thing he did was to go to Yangyang's room to check if there were any new letters.

He knew that the devil stamp holder Huan Yu would not write to him while he was idle. The other party must be wooing him, hoping to play a certain role in counterattacking "Liu Dezhu's boss" in the near future.

Now that the other party has not written a letter to ask "Qing Chen" to cooperate, there is a high probability that he will not take action today.

Although he did not rule out the suspicion of setting up a conspiracy, Qingchen believed in his own judgment.

The other party will definitely give you clearer instructions before taking action.

Qingchen practiced in the gravity warehouse until 9:40 pm, and then returned to his home after confirming that Liu Dezhu and others should be over from school.

He closed the bedroom door and said, "One, are you there?"

"I'm here," Yi responded.

"Where did you go yesterday?" Qingchen asked doubtfully, "You didn't cause any trouble, did you?"

"What kind of trouble can I cause? Why do you distrust me so much!" Yi Yi said angrily: "Tell me, what are you looking for from me?"

"Help me set up a separate secret group chat for Liu Dezhu, Li Tongyun, Hu Xiaoniu, Zhang Tianzhen, Nan Gengchen, and Jiang Xue. It's the kind I use now on my phone," Qingchen said, "I need to talk to you about something. They met to discuss it.”

"Okay, I can still help with this little thing," Yi said, "By the way, do you like a female singer named 'White Pear'..."

Qingchen's expression changed: "This is what I'm talking about, don't chat with others!"

"Okay, okay, I understand," Yi said: "It will take about 12 minutes to set up a group chat for you. Is it a real-name system or do you let them register their own nicknames?"

"Let them register their own nicknames," Qingchen said.

At this time, Jiang Xue didn't know that Li Tongyun was also a time traveler. If the real-name system was implemented, Xiao Tongyun would be doomed.

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Asking for a monthly ticket.