Start as a top student and move towards the stars and the sea

"Forget it, let's not think about this for now."

Ning Chen cannot decide the review speed of journal editors and reviewers. Instead of worrying about these things, it is better to focus on the things that he can change.

Looking at the various data in his system interface, Ning Chen knew that he should upgrade his informatics to Lv1 first to unlock the artificial intelligence that was still locked.

Thinking of this, Ning Chen couldn't care less about resting, so he quickly got up from the bed and started learning about informatics.

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In the following time, Ning Chen focused his main time on the study of informatics.

What is somewhat different from other subjects is that the subject of informatics attaches great importance to the operation of actual machines.

Even Ning Chen, who has a very strong understanding ability, can hardly reach a high level of informatics quickly just by studying those books on informatics.

Ning Chen simply found a few undergraduate computer science projects and started working on them himself.

The effect of actual machine operation is very obvious, which makes it easier for Ning Chen to understand the theoretical knowledge in the book, and his experience in informatics is also rapidly accumulated.

But at the same time, Ning Chen also realized another problem.

That is my laptop, its performance is obviously not enough.

This is a laptop that Ning Chen’s parents bought for themselves before Ning Chen went to college.

The configuration of this laptop is relatively ordinary, and it can only perform some basic work. Once the running program is too configuration-intensive, there will be some lags.

"It's time to buy myself a new computer." Ning Chen thought.

Ning Chen still has some savings in hand, which is enough for Ning Chen to replace a computer with good configuration. However, because Ning Chen has not paid back the 200,000 yuan he owes Zhou Li, Ning Chen cannot spend a lot of money to buy equipment with peace of mind.

"Forget it, let's put off changing the computer for a little while. I'll just go to the Internet cafe to practice during this time."

The computer performance of Internet cafes is quite good, because its configuration is equipped for some large-scale games, and it can fully support the operation of most configuration-challenged software.

Coupled with the large-screen high-definition display, you will have a better experience when practicing.

Thinking of this, Ning Chen returned to dormitory 208 and looked for the membership card he had obtained at the 21st Century Internet Cafe a long time ago.

Seeing such a scene, Chen Tianpeng couldn't help but asked curiously:

"Brother Chen, are you... going to the 21st century?"

"Well, I want to practice programming and algorithms. My laptop configuration is terrible, so I want to go to an Internet cafe to practice."

"Brother Chen, why are you starting to practice programming again? Can't your knowledge of mathematics and materials satisfy you anymore?"

"Actually, if you want to learn mathematics and materials well, information science knowledge is still very important. Don't our majors also need to learn courses such as basic computer applications?"

Listening to Ning Chen's explanation, Chen Tianpeng also felt that this was indeed the case.

At this time, an inexplicable force suddenly poured into Chen Tianpeng's body, making Chen Tianpeng start to become restless.

"Brother Chen, let me go with you. I am relatively familiar with the 21st century. You haven't been there for many days. You may not be familiar with the current environment there."

Ning Chenxin said, how could he not be clear about Chen Tianpeng's little thoughts? He must have suppressed his Internet addiction for too long, and he had long wanted to go to the Internet cafe to relax.

Naturally, Ning Chen didn't stop Chen Tianpeng. After all, Chen Tianpeng's legs were on him. Even if Ning Chen didn't let him go online, Chen Tianpeng would always sneak over by himself.

"Brother Chen, you both go, and I will go too."

Yang Yan couldn't resist the temptation. Indeed, the monotonous study life every day was very boring, and he had to have some relaxation time.

The words of Chen Tianpeng and Yang Yan made the former commander, who was originally determined to study Taoism by himself, begin to become unstable.

"Then... I also use up the remaining money on the membership card?"

Ning Chen smiled helplessly, thinking it was another collective action in dormitory 208.

The four of them came to the 21st Century Internet Cafe together. There were not that many people in the Internet cafe at this time. Ning Chen and the four of them found four consecutive seats.

Ning Chen knew that the three of them were going to play together, so he sat on the side, so that the three of them could communicate at any time.

"Brother Chen, do you really not want to fight with us?" Chen Tianpeng asked.

"No fighting, I have something else to do, you three can play."

Naturally, Ning Chen would not change his plans easily due to the influence of others. Ning Chen always believed that not blindly joining in with others was a sign of maturity.

Being gregarious is not necessarily a good thing. Sometimes you just need to be firm in your own ideas and not blindly follow the crowd.

There were various environmental noises in the Internet cafe. In order to concentrate better, Ning Chen put on headphones and played some light music that was helpful for studying and working.

After plugging in the USB flash drive, Ning Chen started his practice.

"Sure enough, practicing on the computer in an Internet cafe is a much better experience."

When using computers in Internet cafes to practice various software and programming algorithms, the entire process was very smooth without any lags.

Ning Chen thought about recharging some memberships after a while, and had been practicing in the Internet cafe before changing computers.

Unknowingly, Ning Chen quickly entered a flow state and focused all his attention on the practice of programming.

Without the encumbrance of computer configuration, Ning Chen seemed to have lifted the seal. He could program at a very fast speed, and his fingers kept tapping the keyboard, making a crisp "click" sound.

This scene even alarmed Chen Tianpeng and the other three who were forming a team to play black games next to them.

"Brother Chen, what are you doing? Why are you typing on the keyboard faster than us?"

Based on his estimation of hand speed, Chen Tianpeng felt that Ning Chen's APM (keystroke rate per minute) might have reached over 300.

This kind of hand speed is not even inferior to that of some professional e-sports players.

"Brother Chen didn't secretly go online by himself, Tianpeng, please take a look."

Chen Tianpeng looked at Chen Tianpeng's computer screen and found that Ning Chen was not playing games.

What was displayed on the computer screen was a piece of software that Chen Tianpeng didn't recognize, but Chen Tianpeng could also tell that Ning Chen was probably doing programming or something like that.

"No, Brother Chen seems to be programming. Hey... with Brother Chen's hand speed, it would be a pity not to play e-sports!"

At this time, Chen Tianpeng sighed as much as when he saw a long-legged beauty riding a tricycle without taking advantage of her.

Before I knew it, a few hours passed.

In the past few hours, Ning Chen's practice results were very good, and his experience in the subject of informatics has been significantly improved.

Ning Chen also felt a sense of accomplishment. In addition to the pleasure of gaining knowledge, this was another step closer to unlocking the system's artificial intelligence.

It's just that this kind of exercise does put a heavy load on the fingers. Ning Chen still hopes to control the daily practice time.

Chen Tianpeng, Yang Yan, and Yuan Shuai played the game for several hours. Although they relieved some of the stress and negative emotions they usually accumulated, all they gained in the end was emptiness.

Arriving at the front desk, Ning Chen took out a hundred-dollar bill.

"Hello, help me add another 100 yuan to my membership."

Members who recharge more can enjoy additional gifts and more favorable Internet prices. Although Ning Chen is not short of money, he can still save money.

"Okay, I'll help you handle it."

Chen Tianpeng, Yang Yan, and Yuan Shuai didn't have the dignity to become members anymore, and instead had the urge to throw away their membership cards again.

They lamented the huge gap between people and it was difficult for them to calm down and study even in the study room.

But Ning Chen was able to concentrate on practicing programming in the noisy Internet cafe.

It seems that the gap between ordinary students and top academics is not just caused by talent.

"If I go to the Internet cafe to practice again, I'll go there quietly by myself."

Ning Chen realized that his visit to the Internet cafe might have some negative effects on his roommates. After all, they did not have as strong a will as he did.

Chen Tianpeng, Yang Yan and Yuan Shuai did not have any self-control. They knew that the final exam was not far away. Although they did not really throw away their membership cards, they all decided not to go until the end of the exam. Got online.

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Finally, with the complementation of theoretical study and practical operation, Ning Chen's informatics subject experience reached 100 points.

Feeling the effect of the upgrading of subject level, Ning Chen had the wonderful feeling of having his knowledge sorted out again.

In addition to the refreshing feeling brought by the informatics upgrade, Ning Chen is also very much looking forward to the E-class artificial intelligence that is about to be unlocked.