Free Web NovelChapter 1377: Chapter 1376
The lifelong unsolved problem that Stephen intended to tackle was casually solved by Lin Fan. Although Lin Fan’s answer was brief, insiders recognized its significance; this answer alone was enough to bring Stephen to his knees.
"Get up, there’s no need to kneel." Lin Fan sweatily said. To him, this question wasn’t too difficult.
Lin Fan isn’t being pretentious; this can’t be blamed on him. Even though Lin Fan had acquired top-notch computer skills, he wasn’t very familiar with the current global computer standards. For instance, when he proposed this problem, he didn’t know it was one of the top ten unsolved problems in the field of computing. To him, it was merely an ordinary problem.
Seeing Stephen’s legs weaken and unable to stand, Lin Fan reached out to help him up, bringing Stephen to his feet.
"Stephen, do you still hold your opinion that Huaxia cannot surpass the West?" Lin Fan asked with a slight smile.
Stephen’s face turned red instantly. At this point, how could he dare to say that Huaxia can’t surpass the West? That would be embarrassing himself.
The surrounding white students fell silent one by one. Some lowered their heads, and nobody dared to speak. Before them stood a master who had just solved one of the top ten unsolved problems in computing—someone they could only look up to.
Lin Fan patted Stephen’s shoulder and said, "As I’ve said, we should view matters through a lens of development; nothing is impossible. Europe indeed spearheaded modern civilization, and Huaxia fell behind in the past. But Huaxia has been catching up. We excel at learning; we learn first and then surpass, and this is our path to development."
Stephen looked remorseful, "I’m very sorry..."
"Young man, what is your background? Which university are you currently attending?" Professor Charlotte asked sincerely. "I hope you tell the truth. You must be playing us, pretending to be simpler than you are, right?"
A person as spectacular as Lin Fan, an exceptional genius, must have an impressive background.
The crowd also looked at Lin Fan, expecting him to reveal the truth.
Lin Fan said, "I’m telling the truth. I am indeed studying at a regular university in Huaxia, majoring in liberal arts, and I’ve already graduated. I’m no longer a student."
"Impossible, absolutely impossible!" Charlotte couldn’t believe Lin Fan’s words. How could a liberal arts student be so skilled in both mathematics and computing, completely surpassing the professors and top students of Imperial College?
Lin Fan said, "I have no reason to deceive everyone. I’m indeed a graduate from what you consider a non-prominent university. In Huaxia, there are many people with higher qualifications than me, and a numerous pool of talent is our essential condition for rising."
Upon hearing this, the crowd felt a chill, and the psychological pressure among the white people suddenly intensified. This was the intimidating force from Huaxia, and naturally, no one dared to doubt Lin Fan’s words anymore.
Lin Fan was so remarkable, and yet in Huaxia, he was merely a student from a non-prestigious university? Could there be many more people in Huaxia who are more outstanding than Lin Fan?
The Huaxia female exchange student observed the expressions of the white people and felt secretly pleased, with a sense of pride emerging. There was nothing wrong with Lin Fan’s words; Huaxia indeed has a plethora of talents. The thing is, Lin Fan is a genius among geniuses.
Professor Charlotte also felt that Lin Fan must be concealing something. He believed Lin Fan hadn’t told the truth, and Lin Fan had kept his background hidden. He didn’t believe a liberal arts student could be so superb; Lin Fan’s true identity might be a national treasure-level talent from Huaxia, but for some reason, he didn’t want to reveal his real identity.
Charlotte asked, "Young man, what’s your name?"
Lin Fan said, "My surname is Lin."
Charlotte hesitated. He hadn’t heard about any Huaxia person with the surname Lin invited to the school recently.
"Mr. Lin, may I ask why you are at Imperial College? Is there anything I can assist you with?" Charlotte asked with a smile.
By saying this, he aimed to probe Lin Fan’s identity and hoped to have more opportunities to interact with Lin Fan. Meeting someone as brilliant as Lin Fan is an honor, and receiving Lin Fan’s guidance would be immensely beneficial.
Lin Fan said, "I’m here to find a friend. This friend is an exchange student here; her name is Li Zixia, and she’s studying computing. Does anyone know her?"
"Li Zixia?" Charlotte frowned. He was a professor in the mathematics department and hadn’t heard of Li Zixia’s name. At the same time, he felt a bit disappointed, thinking Lin Fan came to Imperial College for some major project. Turns out, he was just here to find a friend.
"Li Zixia?" The Huaxia female exchange student asked curiously, "Could it be her?"
Lin Fan asked, "What do you mean?"
The Huaxia female exchange student said, "The Huaxia exchange students at our school are all members of a group where we help each other out. But there is one junior sister who is particularly low-profile and never interacts with our fellow Huaxia people. Initially, we thought she was Korean or Neon, but we later vaguely heard that she is Huaxia."
Lin Fan nodded, understanding that the Huaxia female exchange student was likely talking about Li Zixia. Li Zixia probably avoided interacting with fellow compatriots to prevent the members of the Yun Sect from pursuing her across borders.
"Do you know who her advisor is or who she usually associates with?" Lin Fan asked.
The Huaxia female exchange student seemed confused. "To my knowledge, this junior sister always acts alone. I haven’t seen her interact with anyone, or maybe I’m just unaware. As for her advisor, I don’t know..."
"Mr. Lin, the Li Zixia you are looking for should be Professor Green’s graduate student," Stephen interjected.
Lin Fan asked, "Are you sure?"
Stephen said, "We don’t have many female students in the computing major, and even fewer Huaxia females. Based on this student’s description, the girl you’re looking for should be her: likes being alone, very beautiful, and extremely smart."
Lin Fan said, "Do you know where to find Professor Green?"
Stephen replied, "I’m not one of Professor Green’s students, so I don’t know his whereabouts. I haven’t seen him recently either."
Listening to them, Lin Fan roughly understood that Li Zixia usually kept to herself at school and was low-profile, without many friends. Professor Green was probably the closest person to Li Zixia, so he decided to inquire about the situation with Professor Green.
"Wait, Raymond Green?" Professor Charlotte suddenly asked, looking at Stephen.
Stephen nodded and said, "Yes."
Charlotte smiled, "I know him; he’s a good friend of mine."
Lin Fan was delighted, "Where is he? Could you help introduce him to me?"
Charlotte said, "I don’t know where he is either. I haven’t seen him for several days now. It’s usual; we’re all busy with trips and projects, and it’s common for someone to disappear for a while. I’ll make a call to inquire."
Charlotte took out his phone and made a call, soon frowning, "His phone is off."
Lin Fan felt puzzled. What’s going on? Not seen for days and phone off? Is this a coincidence or due to some reason?
"No need to look further; we’ve already heard that this Professor Green has gone missing."
A voice suddenly emerged from the side.
Lin Fan’s expression changed slightly; he didn’t need to look up to know who was speaking. The head steward had arrived!
