"Tongtong, you're amazing!" Xia Qianqian was excited when Tongtong answered correctly again, as if she had answered it herself.
As everyone was confused, the video displayed the final frame. The woman's watch showed exactly twenty-six minutes past three.
But this didn't directly show that the word "liang" was spoken at the eleventh second. Moreover, they hadn't seen this frame clearly before it was closed.
If it weren't for the big screen freezing and showing them, they wouldn't have known the time on the watch until now.
They also didn't know that the other person was wearing a watch, and the watch was so small that the time couldn't be clearly seen.
Most importantly, there was no connection between the two times.
So how did Tian Tian know the answer? This was not only curious to the audience but also to the host.
"Tian Tian, can you tell us how you knew the answer?"
"It's very simple. By calculating backward from the time on the watch, you can deduce the time when she said the word 'liang'." Tian Tian replied with a relaxed expression.
Her answer surprised the four judges, but more so with admiration. This child was remarkable.
"Tian Tian, this question tests not only your eyesight and reasoning ability but most importantly, your grasp of time. Are you a person who is very sensitive to time?" Yang Yin asked.
Upon hearing the judge's question, Yang Xin picked up the microphone and replied, "Yes, I've been particularly sensitive to time since childhood. Every time it was time to get out of school, I knew it was time to finish class without looking at my watch."
"You are very smart and very capable. I want to give you a thumbs up!" Yang Yin gave her a thumbs up without reservation.
Tian Tian smiled and bowed, "Thank you, Teacher Yang!"
"You're doing great, child. Keep it up!" The other judges also offered corresponding encouragement and praise.
Seeing how outstanding Tian Tian was, the subsequent contestants felt considerable psychological pressure.
When Tian Tian returned to her seat, Gao Yuan also gave her a thumbs up, "Awesome!"
This child was even smarter than she had imagined. It didn't seem difficult to surpass Song Yicheng from Yun Duo'er's group.
This also created a sense of crisis for Yun Duo'er. Song Yicheng had just failed to answer correctly.
Fortunately, the questions were random. If all the questions were similar to Tian Tian's, it would be dangerous. She didn't want to lose to Gao Yuan.
"Tongtong, did you also calculate the time using Tian Tian's method?" Xia Qianqian asked.
Tongtong shook his head, "No!"
"Then what?"
However, Tongtong's next answer completely stunned Xia Qianqian: "When the host uncle asked the question, I had already estimated the time based on the video."
His words left Xia Qianqian in a daze for a long time.
Was Tongtong a demon?
Below the stage, the host was also commenting on Tian Tian's answer: "Tian Tian's observation skills are truly beyond ordinary people. Although I saw this video for the first time, to be honest, I really didn't notice this watch, let alone read the time on it, and it was accurate to the second. Tian Tian, your eyesight is good enough to be a pilot, remarkable!"
Tian Tian smiled shyly at the camera, seeming a bit embarrassed by the praise.
"As expected of the 'The Brain' program, every contestant has an extraordinary mind. In this fierce competition, let's look forward to the next contestant's brilliant performance. Next, please welcome contestant number twenty-four to the stage..."
It's unclear if this contestant was influenced by Yun Duo'er. Compared to many previous contestants, his question was relatively simple. Yet, he still got it wrong, which was regrettable. The contestant was also very regretful. How could he make such a fatal mistake due to nervousness in such an important competition! He clearly knew the correct answer, but because his mental fortitude was not strong enough, he gave the wrong answer. Although he immediately realized his mistake, the competition had its rules. Once an answer was given, there was no possibility of retracting it. Finally, he had to return to his seat with regret. Fortunately, the subsequent contestants performed very well and answered correctly. After about an hour and a half of recording, it was finally Tongtong's turn, the last contestant.
"Now, let's invite the last contestant to the stage. He is also the youngest participant in this competition. What kind of wonderful performance will he have in the competition? Please welcome Liu Tongtong to the stage with applause."
Tongtong stood up and prepared to go on stage. Xia Qianqian held Tongtong's hand and made a cheering gesture, "Tongtong, don't be nervous, I believe in you!"
"Mhm!" Tongtong nodded heavily and then walked to the front of the stage.
Liu Yifeng also made a cheering gesture when he saw his son. Tongtong saw his dad and gave him a sweet smile.
Regardless of Tongtong's actual strength, his adorable appearance had already won over many viewers. This child was fair-skinned and tender, as cute as a doll, how could anyone not like him!
Zhao Dewang had been eagerly anticipating Tongtong's performance. Seeing Tongtong on stage, he was waiting for him to prove his detractors wrong with his strength. Sitting on the judges' panel, he had heard many audience members questioning Tongtong's abilities, and even some other judges believed Tongtong had entered through the back door. This made him furious. Did such a smart child like Tongtong need to use the back door? If it weren't for his special status as Tongtong's calligraphy teacher, he would have argued. However, true gold fears no fire. Tongtong would prove himself with his abilities, and he didn't need to say much.
Due to Tongtong's height, standing at the answer desk, his height of 1.12 meters barely reached the table's parallel, making him unable to see the big screen. So, the host asked the staff to bring a high stool for Tongtong to sit on while answering. Seeing this, everyone shook their heads. How could such a small child, not even as tall as the table, answer the questions correctly? Although he had answered one question correctly with Song Yicheng earlier, that was because Song Yicheng had revealed the answer in advance. Now it was a solo competition, and his true abilities would likely be revealed. However, it was also true that four people would be eliminated in the end. His elimination would be a normal phenomenon.
"Tongtong, your brothers and sisters before you have all performed very well. Now it's just you left. Is there anything you want to say to yourself?" the host asked.
Tongtong picked up the microphone on the table and said, "Just do my best!" After saying that, he immediately put the microphone down. This brief answer made the host pause for a moment but quickly resumed his normal smile. The audience below felt that this was a sign of Tongtong's lack of confidence. Saying "do my best" suggested he thought he would answer incorrectly.
"Tongtong, please get ready. The big screen will be playing the video soon," the host reminded him.
Yun Duo'er looked at Tongtong on stage with a very calm expression. Because, like most people, she believed that Tongtong would be among the first batch of contestants to be eliminated, which was what she hoped to see. Call her selfish, but she simply didn't want Tongtong to continue on this stage. Otherwise, if she abandoned such a talented son for her career, and this son could bring her resources and fame, wouldn't that be a huge joke? She would never admit that she had made such a foolish choice.