The Rural Academic Star - Episode 8

Theo Lynn, a transfer placed into a regular class after staff rejects pressure to move him to advanced despite Zack calling him a distant relative, faces immediate taunts from classmates who mock his bookishness. The teacher then presents a notoriously hard college-entry math problem, noting even the advanced class couldn't solve it, and invites anyone to try. Students back away, but Theo quietly works through it and asks, "Sir, the answer's 3√3, right?" His unexpected solution halts the lesson and leaves the room waiting for the teacher's response, with his placement unresolved.