20. A Test from Mister Harper

"Unfortunately, other children can also tell stories. Isn't there something more special that you can show?" Rowan Harper raised an eyebrow.

"Louis is good at counting."

"No, you're the smarter one, Emily."

Before the twins argued, Rowan tested them with simple mathematical operations. Amazingly, the twins always answered quickly and precisely. Then, he tested their numeracy skills with more complicated cases. Again, the questions given seemed easy for them.

"Last question. One of our subsidiaries plans to add computers. The research department needs 8, IT needs 5, marketing needs 3, and administration needs 2. But, the available budget is only enough to buy 16 high-end computers of the same type. What should we do?"

Louis and Emily looked at each other. They didn't expect to encounter such a problem.

"The total required is 18."

"That's right, 2 units more than budgeted."

Rowan Harper secretly smiled proudly. Such a small kids could already discuss things beyond their age? Tru