Published at 18th of March 2018 09:49:15 PM Chapter 15
No one in this country knew about her past .
They only knew she was a star student from the Mathematics Faculty of Academy S .
"I was a computer whiz since I was young, my technique only got better after years of learning," Xinghe shrugged like it was no big deal .
Understanding dawned for Xia Zhi . He said, "Sis, you grew up overseas so none of us were particularly clear about your history before you moved in with us . We tried to find out more from you but obviously you couldn't remember . Regardless, Sis, you're still mighty impressive . You finished writing the piece of software in an hour when a programming student like myself needs at least a few days to complete it, and that is after six years of amnesia…"
Xia Zhi's head slowly lowered in shame .
His results had always been the top of his class, but he was handily beaten by his amateur programmer sister .
"Sis, how professional exactly are you? Based on your level of proficiency, I dare say you're at least ten times better than my senior," Xia Zhi asked eagerly but was hesitant to hear the answer . Advertisement
Xinghe shook her head, "I have no idea honestly because computer science is a constantly evolving subject . If we're just talking about the theoretical aspect, I believe I know less than you . Since I've got nothing else to do at the moment, could you bring me some textbooks that were published in recent years?"
Xia Zhi laughed, "Sis, you're too modest . I've just tested your software, it was bug free . I've sent it to my senior and he said the same . The only comment he gave was that even though the coding method was a bit outdated, the technique was definitely superb . He realized immediately that it isn't my handiwork . I told him it was by a friend when he asked . "
Xinghe nodded affirmatively . "It's good that you didn't mention me because that'll be hard to explain . "
"I agree . I have no intention of going into your history and amnesia with him so I opted for a white lie . "
"Then, has he banked the money yet?" That was Xinghe's only concern .
Xia Zhi said excitedly, "He just did! Sis, do you have anything that you want to eat? I'll go buy some for you . I'll stop by the library to get some of the books you want as well . "
"I don't mind anything, why don't you buy something that you like to eat? We can share . "
"Okay, I'll be right back!"
Xia Zhi shouldered his bag and left the hospital with a spring in his step .
His first pit stop was his school . He checked out several programming textbooks from the library before going to purchase a bowl of meat porridge and some fruits for Xinghe .
After a quick lunch, Xinghe started on the books .
Xia Zhi's advice that she should take some rest, inadvertently, fell on deaf ears .
She was filled with a burning desire to absorb all the knowledge, to restart her life .
If not for her weak body, she would have been out there looking for work .
However, she knew certain things couldn't be rushed . Health was one of them . Overexertion might exacerbate her head injury . She decided to use the downtime to catch up on the six years of progress that she had missed .
"Sis, your reading speed is so fast…" Xia Zhi whispered in shock as he took a bite out of his apple . Xinghe finished reading two-thirds of a book in half an hour .
Xinghe replied without taking her eyes off the page, "I'm speed reading just to familiarize myself with current technology . I'm not reading the details . "
Since Xinghe already had a good foundation, she could figure out which parts of the text she needed to focus on after just a quick scan .
This way, she didn't have to waste time reading about things she already knew…
She put down the book she had in her hands and picked up another .
Xia Zhi studied her quietly . He still had trouble accepting the reality that his sister was a computer programming master .
"Sis, how come I've not seen you near a computer in the past three years?" Xia Zhi asked curiously .
Xinghe's amnesia shouldn't have wiped out her motor memory or go so far as to eclipse her computer knowledge completely .
There wasn't a lack of conversational topic on computer science in their household because that was what he studied, so why hadn't she said anything in the past six years?