Zhushi Jiu didn’t respond.
This was to be expected, as his guess was completely plagiarized from the old man’s, and he didn’t understand formulas and whatnot. Earlier, he didn’t understand what the professors were talking about.
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However, the old man didn’t think so, as this mathematical conjecture was built upon numerous deductions. If someone could independently propose this conjecture, then their mathematical abilities must be extremely profound.
Zhushi Jiu’s refusal left him deeply disappointed.
But after rejecting him, Zhushi Jiu extended an invitation: “Professor Yu, would you like to have dinner with me and discuss that conjecture? I have many parts I’d like to understand.”
Professor Yu’s heart was overjoyed: “Great, great, let’s have dinner after the banquet ends. Leave your contact information, young man.”
“My phone number is…” Zhushi Jiu recorded Professor Yu’s phone number and left.
Professors Wang and Xie saw this and hastily followed him. No way, they had to stop this kid! This kid had a deep foundation in many fields; he was absolutely a genius among geniuses! If they let him mingle with the crowd, there would be a frenzy of people fighting over him!
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“Zhushi, friend!” Professor Wang shouted.
Zhushi Jiu turned around, looking puzzled. “Professor Wang, what’s up? Didn’t we agree to meet after dinner?”
“Yes, I suddenly thought of an academic question…” Professor Wang lied with a straight face, randomly bringing up a difficult topic from their research project.
Zhushi Jiu rubbed his chin. “Hmm, this problem isn’t that difficult. I almost have a solution.”
What the…
Professor Wang was shocked. The problem he casually brought up was one their physics research group had been stuck on for half a month, and this young man had a solution after just a few seconds of thought?
He didn’t doubt Zhushi Jiu was bluffing; the latter’s genius in various fields had already impressed him.
Xie Professor wasn’t willing to fall behind: “Wait, I have a question too! It’s about brain biology research…”
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“Ah, I have an idea about that too. We can actually derive a mathematical model to explain it. Let me help you set it up later, Professor Xie.”
Xie Professor’s eyes widened.
He hadn’t found anyone from the math department who was interested in his research or capable enough, but Zhushi Jiu was willing to help after just a few seconds of thought, which was too rare!
However…
Xie Professor’s face turned red. “This problem can wait, cough, I haven’t applied for project funding yet.”
Professor Wang scornfully glanced at Xie Professor. Your project hasn’t even been approved, and you’re here making empty promises?
“It’s okay, it’s still a valuable problem. We can discuss it further later.”
Being comforted by a younger person, Xie Professor’s face was hard to look at.
Zhushi Jiu pretended to be tired, rubbing his temples. “Two professors, I need to rest too. Let’s catch up later.”
The two professors immediately felt relieved. “Okay, okay, take care and don’t exhaust yourself.”
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Zhushi Jiu bid farewell to the two professors.
…
He didn’t continue to participate in the discussions at the banquet.
After being injected with the drug, his memory wasn’t strong enough to recall everything. Besides, Zhushi Jiu was recalling the conversations in fields he had no understanding of, so he got a bit mixed up later on.
It wouldn’t be impossible to participate in a few more discussions, but he couldn’t guarantee he wouldn’t slip up.
Earlier, Professor Wang, Xie Professor, and Math Professor Yu’s enthusiastic invitations were all part of his plan.
He almost knew for certain that these three weren’t from the Black Troop Organization.
After seeing his talent, these three basically showed no guard and extended invitations to him, whereas the people Xu Feng had planted didn’t move at all.
Their thinking was simple: “Everyone’s from the same organization, why invite?”
While Professor Wang, Xie Professor, and Math Professor Yu couldn’t help but be impressed by Zhushi Jiu’s “talent,” which showed they didn’t know his “identity.”
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After sorting out his thoughts, Zhushi Jiu casually ordered a glass of red wine and sat down, feeling carefree.
As expected, someone took action.
“Ha ha, I’ve found you. What are you doing here alone, drinking?”
Zhushi Jiu looked up to see Xue An and Du Fei, the fake couple.
He was acting so high-profile, partly to test and partly to fish. Now, the fish was hooked.
Their faces showed genuine enthusiasm and kindness, but Zhushi Jiu knew their true intentions. If he didn’t know better, he would have fallen for it.
Zhushi Jiu replied nonchalantly, “I’m tired from walking too much, so I’m taking a break.”
“We’re about the same.” Xue An supported Du Fei as they sat down beside Zhushi Jiu. “You see, my wife’s high heels broke because we walked too much.”
Zhushi Jiu looked down and saw Du Fei slightly lift her skirt, revealing her smooth, white leg. The red high heels had a tiny crack at the heel.
As he raised his head, Du Fei’s flirtatious gaze and gentle voice disappeared, replaced by her usual calm demeanor. She casually brushed her hair behind her ear.
Zhushi Jiu remained unmoved, only casting a glance before politely withdrawing his gaze.
Du Fei’s body stiffened.
She realized this man didn’t pay attention to her at all. From his gaze, she saw he didn’t care about her charm.
The beauty trap failed.
She signaled to her captain, Xue An.
Xue An brought up the topic: “This banquet is indeed a gathering of elite intellectuals. I see many famous scholars and professors here.”
“Indeed.” Zhushi Jiu nodded, looking solemn.
The conversation fell into an awkward silence.
What’s going on?
Xue An was speechless, and his usual eloquence was nowhere to be found.
Just as the two didn’t know how to continue the conversation, Zhushi Jiu smiled at them.
“You two, I can tell you have business with me. Why don’t we get to the point?”
Xue An and Du Fei were slightly taken aback. When did their acting skills become so bad? They were exposed so easily!
“T-then…”
“Not saying it? I’m leaving then.”
“Wait!”
Xue An and Du Fei were led by Zhushi Jiu’s deliberate guidance: “This isn’t the place to talk. Let’s find somewhere else?”
Zhushi Jiu beamed with joy, like a fisherman who caught a big fish.
“Okay.”
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