Free Web NovelChapter 443: Chapter 272: I Plan to Complete Two Proofs in One Breath_2
Zhao Yi furrowed his brows and asked, "It should be okay, right? Do whatever you please, Sister Awesome. I have to continue my research now. I can’t lose my train of thought."
"Alright then."
Qianhong was left with no choice but to stop asking, as she once again left in confusion.
That very day.
Quite a few people asked Qianhong about Zhao Yi’s recent status. Qianhong mentioned that Zhao’s condition was fine, but she didn’t mention the Goldbach Conjecture, leaving her very perplexed.
"Everyone says he has already solved the Goldbach Conjecture, so why is he still cooped up in his room?"
"Something feels off about this!"
Qianhong kept thinking about it but remained confused. After bringing him another meal at noon, she finally couldn’t resist telling someone about it.
Xu Chao.
Xu Chao had come looking for Zhao Yi. freёwebnovel.com
Zhao Yi had previously sent him a message asking about the progress of Yuan Zhongchen’s team, and mentioned that he should work with Sun Liang to design a medical consultation website.
Xu Chao had brought the design proposal and intended to discuss it with Zhao Yi, but he couldn’t find him via calls or messages. So, he simply took a trip to Yanhua University. Thinking that Zhao Yi might be in a lecture or something, he showed up at the Information Building.
Xu Chao was in an office, familiar with the area as he knew a few of the professors there. It was also a chance to meet old friends.
When Qianhong saw Xu Chao, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She felt she couldn’t discuss this matter with her girlfriends or friends, but Xu Chao was different. He was Zhao Yi’s subordinate and had a good relationship with him.
So, Xu Chao could be trusted.
Qianhong pulled Xu Chao to the third floor, to a corner near the dean’s office, all the while muttering, "Come with me, there’s something major."
"Ms. Qian, what’s the matter?" Xu Chao was a bit unwilling. He had just been chatting with a female teacher, but was abruptly pulled away by Qianhong.
The female teacher was fairly attractive, not as pretty as Qianhong, but her gentle temperament made her a pleasant person to converse with. As he was hauled away by Qianhong so openly, one could only imagine what others would think.
Xu Chao suddenly gasped, "Teacher Qian... you’re not trying... to confess to me, are you?"
"Get lost!"
Qianhong instinctively kicked Xu Chao in the knee.
"Ouch..."
Xu Chao instantly grimaced in pain, gritting his teeth as he proclaimed, "Teacher Qian, joking aside, that was a bit too..."
"Who’s joking with you." Qianhong earnestly said, "I’m here to talk about Zhao Yi. You don’t know that Zhao Yi recently..."
"Blah blah blah..."
Qianhong opened up about all the details.
Xu Chao started paying serious attention, finally understanding why he couldn’t get a hold of Zhao Yi through calls or texts.
When he heard about the timeline, Xu Chao was also shocked, "What did you say? Zhao Yi said he accomplished the Goldbach Conjecture?"
"Stop joking!"
"He cracked the Goldbach Conjecture... yet he’s still holed up in his room."
Xu Chao furrowed his brows, but before he could say anything, a loud voice echoed from nearby, "What did you say! Zhao Yi solved the Goldbach Conjecture!"
The sudden appearance of a face from the side set Qianhong’s face pale...
Damn it!
Qian Zhijin!
The gossiping professor heard the news, and it would probably spread to many others before long.
Qianhong clutched her hair helplessly, not knowing what to do. She could only express her bitter feelings and explain the situation again.
However, Qian Zhijin didn’t seem as loose-lipped as expected. His expression turned solemn as he said, "This matter is very unusual indeed!"
"Let’s not spread this news for now, we need to see more details!"
"Right."
"Let’s wait and see!"
With Xu Chao’s arrival as a cue, they decided to pay Zhao Yi a visit together during lunchtime.
Even Xu Chao got takeaway from a fancy restaurant, packing two big dishes.
The three of them squeezed at the door.
Zhao Yi was surprised upon seeing Xu Chao as he opened his door, "Brother Chao? Why are you here?"
"Didn’t you mention it, the thing about the website? I’ve prepared the proposal, but I couldn’t reach you by phone."
"Oh, I forgot, my apologies. Please, come in!" Zhao Yi invited them in.
Once they all sat down, Qian Zhijin couldn’t hold back and asked, "Zhao Yi, we heard you solved the Goldbach Conjecture?"
"Indeed."
Zhao Yi nodded in affirmation.
He was initially very excited, but now, past the initial euphoria, he had become calmer.
"But why are you still holed up in..."
Before Qian Zhijin could finish his sentence, Zhao Yi interrupted, "I’m carrying on with the research! Don’t worry, I’ve got most of it figured out, and it’s almost complete."
"But didn’t you say you already finished..."
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Zhao Yi explained, "I’ve indeed proved the Goldbach Conjecture using one approach, but in the process, I thought of another approach. I’m planning to complete the proof in both ways and publish them together."
"..."
"..."
"..."
Qian Zhijin, Xu Chao, and Qianhong sat side by side, looking at each other with baffled expressions.
What was that?
Did they hallucinate, or did someone just claim to prove the Goldbach Conjecture using two methods?
Qian Zhijin took a deep breath, trying to digest the information. Eventually, he nodded and said, "Oh, we understand."
After finishing his statement, he left with Xu Chao and Qianhong.
Xu Chao and Qianhong were uncertain about what to believe. The situation was so unbelievable that it felt as if they were dreaming.
"Do you think it’s true or false?" Xu Chao asked Qianhong once they were outside.
"If I could distinguish between truth and fiction, why would I ask you?" Qianhong responded.
"There must be something off."
With a furrowed brow, Qian Zhijin said, "Didn’t you notice Zhao Yi’s demeanor? If I were the one to prove the Goldbach Conjecture, I would be too excited to sleep."
"He was too calm just now, like he had completed an ordinary mathematics problem."
"What’s going on here..."
"I will head to the School of Sciences to ask Professor Zhou Li. You guys must keep this under wraps!"
"Oh!"
"Okay!"
Qian Zhijin went to the School of Sciences and asked Zhou Li, "Do you believe someone has proved the Goldbach Conjecture using two methods?"
Zhou Li was stunned.
He scrutinized Qian Zhijin before saying, "If it were you, I would believe it."
"Really?" Qian Zhijin was left confused by Zhou Li’s illogical response.
Zhou Li nodded earnestly. "Yes, only you could spin such a fantastic tale."
"..."
Qian Zhijin resisted the urge to burst into tears. He recounted the encounter with Zhao Yi.
Zhou Li didn’t believe it either.
If Zhao Yi had completed the proof for the Goldbach Conjecture within a week, Zhou Li might have been a tiny bit willing to believe it. After all, Zhao Yi was a world-leading number theorist; miracles were like his calling card.
But... two methods?
Impossible.
Zhou Li frowned and said, "Did his mental health suffer from being cooped up researching for so long?"
"This is not a small matter."
"Zhao Yi, he’s a genius in our university, a national treasure level genius..."
Zhou Li suggested, "Let me see. I know a psychiatrist that I can ask."
"Alright."
Qian Zhijin had no idea what to do. He still felt lost and was genuinely worried about Zhao Yi’s mental health.
Zhao Yi was not a man to boast about his research. Why did he act like this after being absorbed in research for a while?
Talking nonsense with a straight face?
He never considered the possibility that what Zhao Yi was saying might be true.
Two methods to prove the Goldbach Conjecture?
If he really believed that, then he was the one who should see a psychologist!
