The Carefree Young Scholar.

Summary

The examination for the Academy of Calculation draws 1,000 candidates, each facing ten different sets of questions in a highly secure environment. Candidates, mostly from humble backgrounds, express concern over the apparent advantage held by the privileged children of officials, who occupy the first two examination rooms. Despite the random assignment of seats, many believe the powerful will dominate the results. As the exam begins, students from modest origins struggle with challenging questions, while some officials' children appear more confident. However, a few among them are also bewildered by the complexity of the exam, leading to a mix of hope and despair in the hall.

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