Chapter 106: Chapter 83: Shocked by Qiao Ze Again! (Mass release, please subscribe and vote for monthly tickets)

On the other side, after Li Jian Gao saw Xu Dajiang off and returned to the studio, he saw Qiao Ze standing at the corner of the balcony, gazing into the distance.

This was also one of the good habits that Qiao Ze had developed from a young age, whether he was reading, using a computer, or browsing his phone, he would find time to look into the distance and rest his eyes after every two hours.

It might seem like a simple habit, but in reality, there are not many people who can stick to it.

The vast majority of people, when using the computer or browsing on their phones, don't really pay attention to the time, let alone think that their eyes need rest.

Being able to overcome laziness in the long term is never an easy matter; it requires a high degree of rationality.

Li Jian Gao approached Qiao Ze from behind and suggested, "If there's not much to do this afternoon, why don't we go for a walk? Staying cooped up in the room all the time isn't good for your health."

Qiao Ze turned around, glanced at Li Jian Gao, and then nodded.

"Is there anything you need to explain to Tan Jingrong?" Li Jian Gao gestured towards the direction of the studio.

Qiao Ze shook his head and simply replied, "He understands."

"That's settled, then. Let's go," Li Jian Gao said contentedly.

There was no need to explain further, which meant that Tan Jingrong had integrated well into the team and had already gained Qiao Ze's trust.

For Li Jian Gao, this was also good news. A conscientious mentor truly hopes that all his students can have a decent future.

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Although the sun was still scorching, the campus during exam season had quieted down considerably.

The most noticeable place was the sports field.

There were hardly any people there sweating it out anymore. If it were any other time, the school sports field would have been bustling.

But this was good, too.

Clearly, Li Jian Gao had not given up the idea of persuading Qiao Ze to slow down and take in some of the other sights in life.

He really didn't want Qiao Ze to live his life like a scientific research machine.

Qiao Ze shook his head and said, "I'm not deliberately rushing, but I hope to have enough achievements in mathematics within seven years, at least enough to make us both academicians. Because after that, I'm not sure if I can still produce results."

Li Jian Gao was taken aback and asked doubtfully, "Seven years?"

Qiao Ze nodded.

"Why? After seven years, you'd only be 25 years old. Generally, mathematicians produce the most results from their thirties to forties. How could you possibly not produce more results?" Li Jian Gao couldn't help but ask.

Qiao Ze answered, "Because I study mathematics and consider a series of mathematical problems, all in order to research Quantum Physics! Group Theory, non-commutative geometry, linear algebra... all of these are to solve a problem that has always troubled me, which is the mass gap hypothesis.

But solving this problem is also so that I will have enough mathematical tools to tackle an ultimate physical problem."

Li Jian Gao's pace halted for a moment.

Surprised, he turned to look at Qiao Ze, who still wore a serene expression.

He still didn't understand this kid enough.

He had thought that Qiao Ze's research in academia didn't have that kind of strong purpose, but it turned out that he had always been very clear about his goals.

Perhaps becoming an academician was also a tangent idea that came after listening to his words?

But today was clearly a good opportunity, as it was rare for the young man to open up.

"Can you talk to me about this ultimate question? The unification of physics?" Li Jian Gao asked.

Qiao Ze shook his head and said, "No, it's about the true nature of the universe."

"The true nature of the universe?" Li Jian Gao felt somewhat uncomfortable, as he had always thought that this should be a philosophical proposition, not a scientific one.

"Yes, it starts with the thought experiment of the brain in a vat. If you prove it mathematically, there's only one answer, a brain driven by electrical signals cannot distinguish whether the world it inhabits is real or not. This is easy to prove."