Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 436: Chapter 269: The Expert Left, How to Teach Now?_3

Zhao Yi pursed his lips and only after a moment of thinking did he respond, "Oh, I was pondering over another problem, sorry, I understand it all, thank you, Teacher Hu, this is a big help."

Hu Zhibin forced a smile across his face.

If he was dealing with an ordinary student, he would have picked up a book and whacked him straight across the mouth.

Hadn’t he just spent half an hour painstakingly explaining the topic?

And what was the outcome?

Not only had he not been paying full attention, but he also blatantly admitted that he was pondering over another problem entirely.

Luckily, the last sentence was comforting, "A help? If it helps, then that’s good."

Hu Zhibin knew it was polite talk. How could what he taught be linked to the Goldbach Conjecture?

What a laugh!

Not at all possible!

Even though it was merely casual talk, it still sounded comforting.

Zhao Yi didn’t specify how it helped, but Hu Zhibin naturally thought about the Goldbach Conjecture. Looking at Zhao Yi’s expression, he couldn’t help but offer some advice, "The Goldbach Conjecture is not something that can be proven in just a few days. If you don’t have a clear direction, don’t rack your brains about it. Engage in other activities, relax your mind, and maybe you’ll get inspired."

"Oh, thank you."

After thanking Hu Zhibin, Zhao Yi walked out of the office.

What he said about it being ’helpful’ was true.

After hearing Hu Zhibin’s explanation, he figured out how to analyze high-dimensional complex functions.

...

As soon as Hu Zhibin returned to his office, he couldn’t help but discuss the matter of explaining the sum of natural numbers to Zhao Yi.

To the few people in his office, including Professor Zhou Li, he bragged, "Zhao Yi personally asked me about this topic. Luckily, I know it very well."

"When writing my master’s thesis, which was five years ago, I had summarized several methods of summing natural numbers—some correct, some incorrect—and I still remember them very clearly."

"Just now, Zhao Yi even said, my explanation was of great help."

Even though Hu Zhibin didn’t believe this himself, it didn’t stop him from bragging about it.

Gao Yihua happened to be passing by and overheard the conversation. He walked in and said, "I heard you all the way from the hallway. Old Hu, aren’t you embarrassed?"

"What are you talking about!" Hu Zhibin hated people who ruined his fun.

The others in the office all laughed.

"I’m referring to you, of course. You really think Zhao Yi doesn’t know how to sum natural numbers? Isn’t that a joke? I remember that his proof of the three-dimensional trembling waveform contains some of that content, as I had studied."

"The sum of natural numbers and the Riemann Function are closely related..."

Gao Yihua didn’t give Hu Zhibin any face and started explaining professionally.

Hu Zhibin, of course, understood this, and he knew the others did too, but why didn’t they speak out directly?

Why can’t a man brag a bit!

Hu Zhibin was furious. He immediately snapped back, "Anyway, I’m better than you. Not to mention teaching Zhao Yi, he would never willingly listen to your class."

Gao Yihua laughed, "Well speaking of that, Zhao Yi never missed any of my classes!"

A matter that was originally depressing seemed a bit boastful when mentioned in the present scenario?

Gao Yihua found it a bit weird. He shook his head and didn’t say anything else. With a triumphant smile, he walked away.

Actually, Gao Yihua knew that Hu Zhibin wasn’t bragging. For Hu Zhibin to state that Zhao Yi consulted him about something, there must be some truth. As for why Zhao Yi did so, only Zhao Yi could say.

Gao Yihua did hope that Zhao Yi would also ask him questions. The chance of that happening was much higher than Zhao Yi asking Hu Zhibin.

Even though Zhao Yi has also accomplished a lot in physics, having participated in the Quantum Physics team’s research in Switzerland and discovered a new particle using computational physics methods.

This would be a Nobel-level achievement.

But compared to his Math achievements, Zhao Yi’s physics accomplishment was quite limited. The discovery of a new particle can hardly match the magnitude of Zhao Yi’s Math accomplishments.

The three-dimensional trembling waveform is a Fields Medal-level achievement. And the Fields Medal is to the Math world what the Nobel Prize is to the Physics world.

Moreover, Zhao Yi was using computational methods in physics where the main focus was on computer algorithms. Hence it was majorly attributed to his achievement in computer science. His physics abilities aren’t recognized by top physicists in the world.

This is evident in ordinary life too.

Leave alone the deep and complex Quantum and Cosmic physics, but even basic textbook physics knowledge tends to elude Zhao Yi at times. Occasionally, he listens very seriously during class.

This wasn’t pretending, but genuinely paying attention to the lesson.

Zhao Yi’s competence in physics is definitely inferior to his maths, and he learns a lot in class. The possibility that he would approach him with questions is much higher than him approaching Hu Zhibin.

There was a physics class that day.

Gao Yihua entered the classroom with a hint of anticipation. He scrutinized the students seated below the podium and sensed something amiss.

"Where is Zhao Yi?" He instantly figured out why.

A student raised his hand.

Fan Lei.

Gao Yihua also knew Fan Lei and that he was a good friend of Zhao Yi.

Fan Lei said loudly, "Professor Gao, Zhao Yi asked me to help ask for him to be excused from class, he won’t be attending today, and probably all the sessions this week."

"..."

Gao Yihua, who was anticipating Zhao Yi’s presence in class for the first time, was shocked.

What on earth is this?

Did Hu Zhibin’s words really come true?

Zhao Yi isn’t attending his classes.

If word of this reached Hu Zhibin, it’s hard to tell how much he would laugh. ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

Gao Yihua took a deep breath. He was utterly helpless and realized that he was being too engrossed in his rivalry with Hu Zhibin.

Isn’t Zhao Yi not coming to class a good thing?

Aren’t these delightful turn of events cause for celebration?

Relief!

Comfort!

Gao Yihua leaned on the podium, surveyed the students, and felt a bit ill-at-ease. He had gotten used to having a genius student in his class.

But now that the genius was gone...how should he teach?