Jin Qianqian covered her mouth in astonishment. If Xiao Dongzi were in the modern world, he would undoubtedly be a math prodigy.
She had only explained some of the basics of abacus mental calculation to him, yet in just a few short days, he had not only mastered them perfectly but could also apply the principles to solve entirely new problems. Even the most difficult calculations were solved in an instant.
"If this were an international mental calculation competition, he'd be the undisputed champion," Jin Qianqian whispered into Gu Wenheng's ear.
Gu Wenheng looked at the chicken-scratch handwriting on the side, then at the neat and accurate numbers, and shook his head in slight disappointment. "If he weren't so lopsided in his skills, this kid might just have the talent of a top scholar.
"Look at these characters. I've had him practice them hundreds of times, yet they still end up looking like flattened squiggles. He truly is a unique talent.
