The International Math Competition was the most prestigious and authoritative mathematics competition in the world.
"A few years ago, the champion was from Aurelis, but in recent years, it's always been other countries. Did our country win the championship again this year? This is so exciting!"
"Really? Did we really win? That's amazing!"
Patrick glanced at his diamond-encrusted watch. "At this time, the official winner's list has been released. You can check it online."
Everyone quickly pulled out their phones, and the children anxiously asked their parents.
"Mom, Dad, did someone from Aurelis really win? Who is it? Who's so brilliant?"
Patrick looked at Natalie, then took the microphone from Marie's hand and addressed the entire hall. "This year's International Math Competition first-place winner is from Aurelis… Natalie Verdan."
He was usually a low-key person, but this time, he announced her victory in the most high-profile way imaginable.
"Natalie Verdan? Did Mr. Mercer just say the winner is Natalie Verdan? Is that for real?"
"Natalie? How is that possible? Didn't Hanley say his mom is just a housewife? How could a housewife win the championship?"
"Our country hasn't won first place in the International Math Competition in years, not even in the preliminaries. And now a housewife took first place? That can't be right."
The adults were stunned, the children exchanged confused glances, and Hanley was so shocked he thought his ears were playing tricks on him.
He thought he heard Patrick say his mother had won first place. How was that possible? The International Math Competition was incredibly difficult. How could his mother be number one?
Whenever he had trouble with his math homework, he never wanted her to teach him because he thought she was incredibly stupid.
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