Super God-Level Top Student

Xu Dajiang was over the moon.

Unfortunately, the reality was somewhat different from what he had expected.

"I'm very grateful to Xilin University of Technology for providing me with such an environment. I might stay here for a week to discuss some of the latest research achievements with Qiao Ze."

Oh, only staying for a week, huh?

"Haha, it's okay, it's okay, Professor Witten can stay a little longer if he likes. Uh... right, Qiao Ze, we won't disturb you here, will we?"

Xu Dajiang glanced at Qiao Ze sitting to the side with slight embarrassment.

Now, he found the little building increasingly displeasing to the eye.

There wasn't even a proper place for formal receptions.

The construction of the Mathematics Research Institute's building needs to be expedited, Xu Dajiang decided to push forward on this matter when he got back.

"It's fine, but the conference room next door is more suitable for serious discussions," Qiao Ze answered without even lifting his head.

For Xu Dajiang and Li Jian to visit Edward Witten was expected.

"Right, the next room is where we hold group meetings. How about we go sit there?"

Edward Witten actually didn't want to waste too much time.

He hadn't gone to rest because he insisted on staying in the office to quickly read Qiao Ze's paper.

But considering that one of them was Qiao Ze's nominal advisor and the other the dean of the Xi Lin Mathematics Institute, the senior professor decided to compromise.

After all, it was their turf.

...

"A lecture?" Sitting in the office next to Qiao Ze's, used for group meetings, Edward Witten felt somewhat uncomfortable hearing Xu Dajiang's request, as he hadn't come for this and was unprepared.

"Yes, our faculty and students admire you greatly. Since you're here, why not give a special lecture? You can set the time," Xu Dajiang said with a smiling face.

Not taking advantage of such free wool would mean he was failing as a dean.

"But I haven't prepared for anything like that..." Edward Witten tried to decline the invitation.

"No, no, no, Professor Witten, you can talk about anything, like new directions in physics or further expound on M-theory. The faculty and students are very interested in these topics," Xu Dajiang still insisted.

"New directions in physics?" Edward Witten looked at Xu Dajiang in surprise, murmuring, "Dean Xu, you're sitting on a goldmine; why ask me to discuss these topics? Shouldn't this be something for Professor Qiao to report on?"

"Ah, Professor Qiao's level is certainly top-notch. But you know, his temperament isn't quite suited for a nearly introductory presentation of new directions like this..." Xu Dajiang really wanted to complain about something.

Xu Dajiang knew there was a goldmine here, and the best way to magnify its influence was to tap into the value of the man next door.

But Qiao Ze's temperament would not yield to any of his ideas, what could he do?

"You should persuade him. His latest research can change the world, but he's unwilling to make it public in a short time, a loss for the whole world," Edward Witten said earnestly.

Xu Dajiang looked at Li Jian in confusion.

Li Jian slightly shook his head.

He truly hadn't inquired about Qiao Ze's recent progresses, nor had he required Qiao to report any achievements to him.

Thus, he knew about as much as everyone else, which was what Qiao had officially announced at the April meeting: that his recent work would revolve around completing the mathematical structure of the Quantum Containment Theory.

"Uh... so you're saying you don't know?" Seeing their confusion, Edward Witten was surprised and asked.

"Haha... Qiao Ze is quite reserved. He rarely reports academic matters to us unless he's one hundred percent certain," Xu Dajiang smiled awkwardly and made an excuse.

That's why Xu Dajiang had been grumbling about the Group Wisdom project initiation when the university blocked the funding.

It made Qiao Ze wealthy!

Subsequently, almost all projects could bypass the university...

At first, they could still forcefully push some projects through, but when they realized the funding approval couldn't keep up with his research progress, they eventually gave up.

Thereafter, it was Qiao Ze's freedom not to apply for funds and to post his findings on social media.

Really, who could Xu Dajiang complain to.

Truly, Xu Dajiang had always felt that a talented fellow like Qiao Ze shouldn't be so wealthy; it was such a pity!

Hearing this, Edward Witten suddenly recalled that Qiao Ze had published his Quantum Containment Theory model on Huaxia's public social platform, and he immediately understood Qiao Ze's relationship with the university, so he smiled and said, "I see. Well, I think I have an idea of what I could talk about with everyone. Let's set it for Friday afternoon. As for the topic..."

After pondering for a moment, Edward Witten said, "Let's go with what you just mentioned: the new directions of physics after the discovery of the Containment Graviton."

"Alright, that's settled then. I'll have someone post it on the official website later," Xu Dajiang said, his eyes crinkling with joy.

While they were talking, Li Jian's phone suddenly rang. He took out his phone, glanced at it, and said with a smile to both men, "Excuse me, I need to step out to take a call."

After speaking, Li Jian walked out of the office. He looked at Qiao Ze, who was still engrossed in his work, walked all the way to the corridor outside, and then answered the phone.

"Well done, Li Jian, hiding your upcoming wedding from us. What, you can't bear to invite us old folks for a drink to celebrate?"