Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 452: Chapter 275: We Must Protect Zhao Yi! _3

This....

"Hahaha, I was just joking."

Qian Zhijin subtly rubbed the back of his head, forced a smile, and kept retreating while waving his hand. But there was a flower bed, and he had nowhere left to retreat. "I knew you guys were coming, so I said that, hahaha..."

"We were just joking too." Zhou Li said seriously, then signaled to those around him. Everyone lost their refinement, like street gangsters, and rushed at Qian Zhijin.

"Slap, slap..."

"Thud, thud..."

"@#￥#%..."

Though they didn’t really start a fight, each person tossing an insult was enough for Qian Zhijin to bear.

His hair was disheveled, and his clothes were torn. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

When others could see him again, he was as haggard as if he had just experienced a brutal war, like a refugee who had just escaped from the gunfire.

And he was forced to sign many unfair treaties.

For instance, a group demanded that Qian Zhijin publicly confess his issues to Zhao Yi.

Many knew about this incident, including Xu Chao, Qian Hong, Fan Lei, Li Renzhe, even Zhao Yi’s girlfriend. If anyone revealed it, Zhao Yi would know, and it’s hard to say how he would react. He might blame it all on the School of Sciences.

Another requirement was for Qian Zhijin to treat everyone in a fancy restaurant as a form of apology, which was simply a way for them to get a free meal.

Qian Zhijin had almost no choice. Even Liu Guangzuo sided with the School of Sciences. He also knew how unethical his actions were. He was caught red-handed by people like Zhou Li, and all he could do was wear a desperate face and agree to a bunch of unfair treaties.

The first of these was to tell Zhao Yi about what had happened.

Small conference room in the School of Sciences.

A large group of people rushed in. Zhao Yi sat in the main seat. He somewhat understood what had happened, but was still stunned after hearing the explanations from Zhou Li, Hu Zhibin, Qian Hong, and Qian Zhijin.

He was treated as a mental patient?

Zhao Yi didn’t know what to say to Qian Zhijin, and his gaze towards the others was not friendly. He also felt very upset.

He suddenly thought of Lin Xiaoqing.

"So you’re saying, Xiaoqing accompanied me because you guys asked her to?" Zhao Yi asked.

"Yes."

"Yu Zhen said it would be better if your girlfriend accompanied you."

"..."

Zhao Yi, reflecting on the blissful week he spent with Lin Xiaoqing, wasn’t that angry anymore. Maybe this was a blessing in disguise?

After all, such a one-week experience would be difficult to replicate in the future.

That was Lin Xiaoqing, completely obedient!

If he had known...

He should have unlocked... cough cough.

After digesting the information, all Zhao Yi could do was shake his head and chuckle. Fortunately, everyone meant well; they were genuinely worried about him and didn’t cause serious harm.

What could he do?

"Old Qian, remember to treat us at the big restaurant! I want to go to the Longjingyuan Restaurant." Zhao Yi began to make a request.

The Longjingyuan Restaurant is a vacation resort in the suburbs, with a zoo, baths, and leisure facilities. It’s also located near the famous Water Town. Naturally, prices are high - the minimum cost for one night is two or three thousand, and the buffet starts at three or four hundred per person.

Zhao Yi had heard that it was a good place. Staying at the hotel also comes with a tour of the Water Town, and it would be a nice vacation spot. Having someone treat him would be even better.

Upon hearing this, Qian Zhijin turned pale. He looked up and saw more than ten people in the meeting room, their eyes glowing with anticipation. He opened his mouth to refuse, but in the end, he didn’t dare. "I will only cover the accommodation... for one day!"

"Deal!"

Having secured the most expensive accommodation, everything else seemed trivial.

Zhao Yi looked at the rest of the group, deciding not to ask for anything else for now. There was no expiry date for his request.

Even if it expired... he would still be waiting!

He decided to temporarily forgive everyone, and the atmosphere in the meeting room instantly improved. The group had been worried that Zhao Yi would be angry; anyone who was referred to as having ’mental problems’ and secretly checked by a doctor would be furious.

Now that Zhao Yi didn’t mind, things were much easier.

Then, many people remembered the real issue at hand. Zhao Yi had proven the Goldbach Conjecture, using two methods. He could say that he had achieved one of the greatest accomplishments in the field of number theory. The only comparable achievement would be proving the Riemann Hypothesis.

Among ordinary people, the Goldbach Conjecture is better known than the Riemann Conjecture and can be regarded as the most influential achievement in number theory.

And he used two methods...

Many people could already envision the international uproar that would occur once the "Mathematical Progress" and the "Mathematics Society Magazine" officially publish their works at the beginning of next month.

By then, Zhao Yi will be famous!

At the same time.

Yanhua University, where he is enrolled, would also gain a huge reputation. Many media reporters and mathematicians would surely pay a visit.

There’s no doubt that he’ll receive international mathematical awards, like the Fields Medal, without any suspense.

So, now what?

Professors like Zhou Li and Liu Guangzuo quickly contacted the principal, vice-principal, and other school administrators. The group immediately held a meeting to set the tone. "First, we need to protect the news!"

"We must not let the news spread wildly. Before the dust settles, it’s best not to stir up too much controversy."

"Second, protect Zhao Yi."

"Zhao Yi is the school’s treasure. We need to prevent other institutions from poaching him and protect his safety. We shouldn’t let him be harassed by too many trivial matters. Whether it’s reporter interviews or scholarly visits, we need to screen their qualifications well. We shouldn’t let those we don’t want into the university."

"Third, prepare for publicity in advance!"

"When the news is confirmed, we need to release an official announcement and accept interviews from major media. We also need to do a good job of internal publicity... "