How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 439

A Liar

After hearing Yang Chen’s words, Professor Yang immediately burst into laughter.

“Little Yang, your associative abilities are quite strong. Theoretically speaking, if quantum entanglement truly exists, point-to-point instantaneous transfer could indeed be achieved. The human body can be seen as a massive quantum cluster composed of individuals following certain rules. Since it’s quantum, it’s applicable to the theory of quantum entanglement. For example, we set up a quantum conversion and transmission device in Beijing and a corresponding quantum receiving and recombination device in Hai City. You, in Beijing, undergo quantum conversion within the device and send it to the corresponding receiving device in Hai City. The receiving device in Hai City instantly receives your quantum information and reassembles a new you. At this moment, you in Beijing disappear, replaced by you in Hai City. Your idea indeed has a chance of being realized, but it requires you young people to continue your research efforts. I certainly won’t be around to see that day. Hahaha…” Professor Yang explained very patiently.

Professor Yang’s statement contains a key point: there must be two paired quantum devices, which limits the starting and ending points of teleportation. It’s not like the gods in mythology who can go anywhere at will.

However, even so, once teleportation research succeeds, it will change the course of human history.

For example, Old Wang next door wants to sneak off to see his mistress over a thousand kilometers away. He can instantly go there, finish his business, and instantly return, with his wife still thinking he just went downstairs to buy a pack of cigarettes.

Or, Old Li next door wants to take a look at the moon. He can instantly go to the moon, look for a few seconds, and immediately return to Earth, without even needing a spacesuit.

In the future, why bother researching spaceships for lunar missions? Just come to Yang Chen, and you can go up.

If you can teleport from Beijing to Hai City, you won’t need cars or energy anymore.

Just a simple thought experiment reveals many benefits.

Yang Chen smiled and nodded, saying, “This is indeed a field worth studying.”

Professor Yang: “Haha… it is indeed a field worth studying. However, that’s still too far off. Currently, using quantum communication to replace the current electromagnetic communication is more likely to be achieved.”

Just as the two were chatting happily, Madam Yang returned with two guests, who turned out to be that oddball mother and daughter.

The mother and daughter were stunned when they saw Yang Chen chatting with Professor Yang.

Chen Qiulan’s manic-depressive disorder flared up again, and she yelled at Yang Chen, “Why are you here? Talk about running into bad luck! You dare come to my aunt’s house, how arrogant! Auntie, it’s him, he’s that detestable driver. You have to stand up for me!”

Madam Yang was dumbfounded. The ride-hailing driver they had been talking about on the way was actually Yang Chen?

Yang Chen drives for ride-hailing?

What a joke!

“What’s going on? It’s been a long time since my place has been so noisy,” Professor Yang said with a stern face, his words carrying a pointed meaning.

Madam Yang quickly explained, “There must be some misunderstanding. Xiumei, Qiulan, don’t talk nonsense.”

Chen Qiulan’s manic-depressive disorder wouldn’t allow her to care so much, and she immediately shouted, “There’s no misunderstanding! He almost made me explode with anger. Auntie and uncle must avenge me!”

Professor Yang immediately used his cane to tap the floor, saying, “Enough!”

Hu Xiumei quickly interjected, “Brother-in-law, don’t be angry. Xiao Lan, quickly apologize to Auntie and Uncle.”

Chen Qiulan: “I’m not targeting Uncle and Auntie, I’m…”

Madam Yang quickly interrupted, “Xiao Lan, don’t say anymore, quickly apologize to Little Yang.”

Chen Qiulan: “Why should I apologize to him? Does he deserve it?”

Madam Yang: “Why are you talking like that, child? Why are you so insensible?”

Yang Chen stood up and said, “No need to apologize, and I won’t accept her apology either. Professor Yang, Madam Yang, I won’t disturb you any longer. Goodbye.”

Professor Yang wanted to stand up to see him off, but Yang Chen quickly stopped him, saying, “Professor Yang, please sit. Why are you being so polite with me? I’m leaving now.”

Professor Yang: “Little Yang, I’m sorry.”

Yang Chen: “Haha… no need, it has nothing to do with you, Professor Yang. I’m leaving.”

With that, Yang Chen turned and left.

Once Yang Chen walked out of the door, Professor Yang was completely enraged.

“Dong, dong, dong!”

Professor Yang angrily tapped the floor several times with his cane, saying, “What exactly is going on? Explain it to me clearly!”

Hu Xiumei: “Brother-in-law, it’s all a misunderstanding, nothing serious. You go ahead with your work, we’ll go inside to talk.”

Madam Yang quickly stopped Hu Xiumei. She knew Professor Yang’s temper. If things weren’t made clear today, Hu Xiumei and her daughter shouldn’t even think about having dinner here.

So, Madam Yang told Professor Yang everything that had happened.

After listening, Professor Yang angrily tapped the floor several more times, saying, “It really is true what they say, like mother, like daughter. What were you two thinking? Clearly, the mistake was on your side, yet you demanded that others apologize. Who do you think you are? Do you think everyone in the world has to indulge you?”

Chen Qiulan immediately said shamelessly, “But he’s a big man, why couldn’t he give in to us a little? Isn’t it a basic moral standard for men to be courteous to women? We did misplace the destination, but after he knew we wanted to go to the Southwest Gate, shouldn’t he have quickly taken us there? Why did he have to make us admit our mistake, change the destination, and even reorder the ride?”

This move was incredibly powerful, and Professor Yang felt like the space was about to collapse.

“Get out! You’re not allowed to come to my house again!” Professor Yang said angrily, then struggled to stand up and walked away in a huff.

Madam Yang stepped forward to help him, but he pushed her away.

It was clear that Professor Yang was very angry and didn’t bother to save face for Hu Xiumei and her daughter.

Hu Xiumei: “Sister, the matter of Xiao Lan being specially admitted to Huaqing University [Tsinghua University, one of China’s top universities] hasn’t been mentioned to Brother-in-law yet. You see, Xiao Lan’s grades aren’t bad either, just a little short of being able to apply to Huaqing University. As long as Brother-in-law is willing to help, there will definitely be a way. If we produce a talented person, it will definitely be useful to you in the future. You agree, right?”

Madam Yang: “Can’t you see how angry Old Yang is? There’s no way he’ll agree if you go talk to him about this now. You should go stay at a hotel first and come back tomorrow.”

Chen Qiulan: “Auntie, I’m a little confused. Why is Uncle so angry? What’s his relationship with that driver? Is he a relative of his?”

Madam Yang: “He’s the boss of the Star-辰 [Star-Chen] Scientific Research Base. The quantum chip was developed by him with his team. His current status in the country is only slightly less than Old Yang’s in terms of honorary influence. If the two of them confirm the existence of quantum entanglement, it’s only a matter of time before his status in world physics history surpasses Old Yang’s. Old Yang does scientific research, but Yang Chen not only does scientific research but also emphasizes the commercial application of scientific research.”

Hu Xiumei and her daughter were shocked.

They actually called a scientist who could be compared to Professor Yang a member of the lower class of society?

Chen Qiulan: “Auntie, are you kidding me? If he’s so amazing, why would he drive for ride-hailing?”

Madam Yang: “To pass the time, to experience life. Isn’t that easy to understand? How could Old Yang not be angry when you insulted such a person? You should quickly find a hotel to stay in, and I’ll go coax Old Yang. Things will definitely be ruined if you go to him now.”

Hu Xiumei quickly nodded, saying, “Alright then. Sister, I’m counting on you. If Xiao Lan becomes successful, she will definitely remember your and Brother-in-law’s kindness.”

Chen Qiulan: “Auntie, I will remember your and Brother-in-law’s kindness for the rest of my life, and I will definitely take care of you in your old age and see you off like a real daughter.”

Madam Yang quickly waved her hand, saying, “Alright, alright. You should quickly find a hotel to stay in. Send me a message when you’ve settled in, so I know which hotel and room you’re in.”

Hu Xiumei and her daughter nodded and quickly left.

Madam Yang sighed helplessly and went inside to coax Professor Yang.

Hu Xiumei and her daughter left Zhaolan Courtyard.

Chen Qiulan: “That person is really boring. He’s clearly a scientist as amazing as Uncle, why does he still have to drive for ride-hailing? How would we know his real identity?”

Hu Xiumei: “Sigh… now it depends on your aunt. If she can’t convince your uncle, then you won’t have a chance to get into Huaqing University. What bad luck, to run into a scientist experiencing life?”

Chen Qiulan: “Exactly! Instead of doing his research properly, he’s being a driver? This can’t be blamed on us, it’s still his fault.”

Sure enough, some women will never admit they are wrong.

As soon as Yang Chen returned home, Huang Guangxiu called him.

People who understand the research and academic world know that the order of authorship in an academic paper or a research achievement is very important.

In the eyes of ordinary people, as long as a name is there, there is credit, and they are more inclined to “rankings are not in any particular order.”

However, the rule in the academic world is to only recognize the name that is ranked first.

This also means that if Yang and Yang jointly prove the “quantum entanglement” theory in the future, the authorship of “Professor Yang, Yang Chen” and “Yang Chen, Professor Yang” are two completely different concepts.

The former authorship means that this research achievement belongs to Professor Yang, and the latter authorship means that this research achievement belongs to Yang Chen.

Huang Guangxiu felt that according to the current progress, it was not far from successfully proving Bell’s inequality [a theorem in quantum mechanics], and Yang Chen and Professor Yang should clarify how to sign their names in advance to avoid unpleasant things from happening at that time.

After all, according to Professor Yang, as long as the existence of quantum entanglement is proven, he will definitely get the Nobel Prize in Physics.

The order of authorship is too important, very possibly the judging committee will only issue one trophy at that time, which must be the one with the name ranked first.

Because of system mechanism issues, it is beneficial for Yang Chen to remain anonymous as much as possible.

Therefore, Yang Chen has no interest in the Nobel Prize, and he has never even thought about signing his name on research achievements.

But!

If it is true as Huang Guangxiu said, that the one with the name ranked first can steadily win the Nobel Prize, then Yang Chen has to fight for it for him.

Having a Nobel Prize winner at the Star-辰 Scientific Research Base will make it easier to recruit people in the future.

After attending the speech tomorrow, I will go to Professor Yang to talk about this authorship issue.

It’s almost dinner time, let’s find someone to have dinner with.

Yang Chen flipped through his WeChat chat history and chose Zhuo Wenjun.

Yang Chen: “Are you free? Let’s have dinner together. What do you want to eat? It’s my treat.”

At this time, Zhuo Wenjun was picking up her chopsticks to prepare for dinner. When she saw Yang Chen’s message, she quickly put down her chopsticks and ran towards the bedroom.

“I’m not eating, I’m going out for a while, you guys eat,” Zhuo Wenjun said.

The family exchanged glances.

Grandma said in a low voice, “It must be Yang Chen who asked her out. I’ve never seen her agree when others ask her out, only when Yang Chen asks her out will she be so active.”

Dad: “Go and see, it’s okay to go out on a date, but you can’t stay out overnight.”

Mom: “Okay, I’ll go talk to her.”

Mom knocked on the door and entered Zhuo Wenjun’s bedroom.

Zhuo Wenjun: “Mom, why did you come in?”

Mom: “Seeing if you need any help?”

Zhuo Wenjun: “No need. Go eat.”

Mom: “Then come back early tonight.”

Zhuo Wenjun: “Got it. I’ll come back after taking a walk after dinner.”

Mom nodded and went out with a smile.

More than ten minutes later, Zhuo Wenjun came to the garage and found Yang Chen.

“This dress is really beautiful, it suits you especially well, it has a fairy-like feel,” Yang Chen praised.

Zhuo Wenjun smiled happily and said, “Thank you for the compliment. Where have you been lately? It seems like you haven’t been in Beijing all the time, right?”

Yang Chen: “I went to Hai City, I just came back today. What do you want to eat?”

Zhuo Wenjun: “You decide, I’ll listen to you.”

Yang Chen: “Let’s go to the Workers’ Stadium area to eat barbecue.”

Zhuo Wenjun: “Okay.”

Yang Chen nodded and navigated to the barbecue restaurant of celebrity Lin Fuwu.

The last time I came here to eat, Wang Nianming even hit someone because of Yang Chen.

I hope we can have a quiet meal this time without any more troubles.

Because of the celebrity effect, this barbecue restaurant is always full.

However, since the last unpleasant incident here, Lin Fuwu has specifically instructed that as long as Yang Chen comes, no matter what method the store manager thinks of, he must immediately have a table to dine at.

Therefore, the store manager immediately asked someone to add a temporary table for Yang Chen and Zhuo Wenjun to use.

Zhuo Wenjun: “Brother Chen, you are really amazing, people recognize you wherever you go.”

Yang Chen: “I don’t want this kind of life. It’s best if everyone doesn’t recognize me, so I can wander around like an ordinary person.”

The two were eating barbecue when someone suddenly patted Zhuo Wenjun.

Zhuo Wenjun looked up and said in surprise, “Gao Yuan, what a coincidence.”

Gao Yuan: “Hehe… yeah, it’s such a coincidence, I didn’t expect to meet you here. Is this your boyfriend?”

Zhuo Wenjun: “No, we’re just ordinary friends. Is this your boyfriend?”

Gao Yuan hugged her companion’s arm and said, “Yes! Let me introduce you, my boyfriend Zhao Hong. He is a top student in the School of Integrated Circuits at Huaqing University.”

Zhuo Wenjun: “Wow, Huaqing University. Amazing, amazing. Hello, my name is Zhuo Wenjun, and Gao Yuan and I have been neighbors for more than ten years.”

Zhao Hong was amazed by Zhuo Wenjun’s beauty, and his eyes lit up.

Then he said with a smile, “Hello, it’s nice to meet you.”

Zhuo Wenjun: “Hello. Did you reserve a seat?”

Gao Yuan nodded and pointed to the table behind her, saying, “That’s ours. Why don’t we put them together? It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you, and I want to talk to you.”

Zhuo Wenjun looked at Yang Chen, who smiled and nodded, saying, “Since you old neighbors have reunited, let’s put them together.”

Zhuo Wenjun: “Okay then. Gao Yuan, ask the waiter to put the tables together.”

Gao Yuan nodded and quickly waved to signal the waiter to come over and put their tables together.

Zhuo Wenjun and Gao Yuan hadn’t seen each other for several years, so naturally they talked more.

However, after all, the two hadn’t seen each other for several years, and apart from some family matters and reminiscing about the past, there wasn’t much to talk about, and they quickly ran out of topics.

So, Gao Yuan turned the topic to her boyfriend Zhao Hong.

According to her bragging, Zhao Hong is a graduate of the School of Integrated Circuits at Huaqing University, and his academic performance is very good. His advisor Chen Zhigao is already preparing to recommend him to the Star-辰 Scientific Research Group [Star-Chen Scientific Research Group].

Hmm?

Yang Chen turned his head to carefully examine Zhao Hong, then reached out to shake his hand, saying, “Brother, you’re amazing. Our country will need talents like you very much in the future.”

Zhao Hong smiled arrogantly and said, “How should I put it? This industry is indeed a shortcoming of our country, but that also means there is less demand. If you want to survive in this industry, you must have the ability. Although Dean Chen promised to recommend me to President Yang of the Star-辰 Scientific Research Group tomorrow, it’s not certain whether he will want me or not.”

Yang Chen: “You are a top student at Huaqing University, as long as your grades are good and your demeanor is fine, the boss will definitely want you.”

Gao Yuan: “Zhao Hong is the top student in their college in terms of overall grades, so he will definitely be hired.”

Yang Chen: “Oh? Then there’s definitely no problem. From my communication with you, brother, I think you’re in the bag.”

Gao Yuan looked at her boyfriend with a happy face, her eyes full of pride.

Zhao Hong: “Then what do you do, Brother Chen?”

Yang Chen: “Me? Didn’t you just say that your advisor will recommend you to President Yang of Star-辰 Technology? I am President Yang.”

Zhao Hong: “Haha… don’t joke around! How could President Yang come to a place like this? Bro, you’re too humorous.”

Damn it, I can’t possibly have to take out my ID card to prove it.

No, taking out my ID card can only prove that his name is Yang Chen, but it can’t prove that he is the boss of Star-辰 Technology.

How annoying.

Yang Chen laughed and said, “I can’t fool you with this. I’m coming clean, I’m a ride-hailing driver.”

Zhao Hong: “Oh, a ride-hailing driver. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about, no need to make that kind of joke just now.”

Yang Chen smiled without saying a word and continued to eat barbecue.

At this time, Gao Yuan was going to the restroom and pulled Zhuo Wenjun to go with her.

“Wenjun, you’re not really going to date him, are you?” Gao Yuan asked.

Zhuo Wenjun: “It hasn’t reached that stage yet. It’s just dating for now.”

Gao Yuan: “That’s great. I don’t think he looks like a good person either, he doesn’t even blush when he lies. You’re so beautiful, and your family conditions are also good, you can’t find a ride-hailing driver. He’s handsome, but he can’t give you a future. My boyfriend graduated from Huaqing University, and his future is bright. With your conditions, you can also find someone who graduated from Huaqing University. I’ll ask Zhao Hong to introduce you to one, his roommates are also single, and they look pretty good, I’ll have him introduce you.”

Zhuo Wenjun: “No, no, no, I think Brother Chen is pretty good. And he really is the boss of Star-辰 Technology, he just occasionally drives for ride-hailing to experience life. His family also has a Bugatti Veyron sports car, worth more than 50 million. He’s also friends with Professor Yang, and they research things together. Oh, by the way, the quantum chip was developed by him with his team. Oh, by the way, Prince Gong’s Mansion [a historical site in Beijing] is also his. I think you can search the whole world and you will definitely not find a second boy who can compare with him.”

Gao Yuan: “Wenjun, we’ve been neighbors for more than ten years, growing up together since we were little, you don’t need to pretend in front of me. Do you think it’s possible for all those things you just said to appear on the same person? Look, you’re still in the dating stage, and you’ve already been led by him to learn to lie.”

Zhuo Wenjun pursed her lips helplessly, not knowing how to explain it to Gao Yuan.

In fact, it can’t be blamed on Gao Yuan for not believing it, after all, who would believe that a person in their twenties is so awesome?

Just as she said just now, is it possible for all the things Zhuo Wenjun said to be gathered on one person?

The two returned from the restroom.

Gao Yuan asked Yang Chen with a smile, “Mr. Yang, did Wenjun just say that you led the team to develop the quantum chip?”

Yang Chen: “Yes. I mainly provide solutions to some key problems, and the main research work is done by team members.”

Gao Yuan: “Wow, then you’re so amazing. Which university did you graduate from?”

Yang Chen: “Hai City University of Finance and Economics.”

Zhao Hong: “Haha… bro, you’re going a bit too far with this. Hai City University of Finance and Economics is a liberal arts college, how can you understand quantum?”

Yang Chen: “I know a little bit. Now that the quantum chip has come out, has your IC [integrated circuit] major also adjusted its teaching content?”

Zhao Hong: “IC? I’m from the School of Integrated Circuits at Huaqing University, not an IC major.”

Yang Chen: “…”

Doesn’t a top student from the School of Integrated Circuits at Huaqing University know that IC stands for integrated circuit?

Gao Yuan: “Handsome guy, my boyfriend is a top student from the School of Integrated Circuits at Huaqing University, you better not talk nonsense in front of him, he will expose you. I graduated from Wan Province University of Finance and Economics, I know very well what majors our school has, there can’t be the quantum you said. Wenjun is so beautiful, and her family background is also good. Don’t mess with her. If it really doesn’t work, I’ll introduce you to other girls, let her go. Okay?”

Zhuo Wenjun said in a panic, “Oh, Gao Yuan, what are you talking about? Just take care of yourself, don’t worry about me.”

Gao Yuan: “We’ve been neighbors for more than ten years, I can’t watch you go astray. It’s no exaggeration to say that with your conditions for finding a partner, you can choose any man in the country. You can’t pick a driver who’s full of hot air. If you don’t think about yourself, you have to think about your descendants. Do you think the quality of a child born to a top student is high, or the quality of a child born to a ride-hailing driver is high? Don’t you want your child to be more excellent than your generation?”

Zhuo Wenjun got angry and said, “Gao Yuan, that’s enough! I’ve told you the truth, and you still want to be self-righteous. I really regret letting you come over to join the table. You should go back to your original seats.”

Zhao Hong: “Okay, let’s go back to our own seats. After all, we’re not on the same level, so why should we force ourselves to integrate with others? You treat people as neighbors, but people may not treat you as neighbors.”

Gao Yuan shook her head in disappointment and waved to the waiter to come over.

Waiter: “Hello, what do you need?”

Gao Yuan: “Take our table back.”

The waiter looked at Yang Chen.

Gao Yuan: “No, why are you looking at him? I want you to take the table back, just listen to me.”

Waiter: “Mr. Yang, what do you think?”

Yang Chen: “Take it back.”

Waiter: “Okay.”

The waiter quickly called his colleagues to come over and take Gao Yuan’s table back.

At this time, celebrity boss Lin Fuwu ran up and went straight to Yang Chen’s side.

“Brother Chen, what a coincidence! Long time no see,” Lin Fuwu said with a smile, reaching out to say hello.

Yang Chen wiped his hands and shook hands with him to say hello.

“Hello, Boss Lin. Long time no see. I heard that you went to the island country with Wang Nianming and slept with a big star?”

Lin Fuwu: “Haha… that was him who slept with her, I didn’t sleep with her.”

Gao Yuan and Zhao Hong saw that the situation was not right.

Why would big star Lin Fuwu be so polite to Yang Chen?

Gao Yuan: “Lin Fuwu, I’m your fan, can I take a photo with you?”

Lin Fuwu: “Brother Chen, is this your friend?”

Yang Chen: “No. You don’t need to pay attention to her.”

Lin Fuwu: “Okay. Sorry, I have something to do, next time. Brother Chen, take your time, I’ll go down and take a look.”

Yang Chen nodded, and Lin Fuwu waved his hand and ran down in a hurry.

Gao Yuan quickly stopped him, saying, “Don’t pull it, let’s eat here. No need to bother, you go busy with other things.”

The waiters looked at Yang Chen again.

Yang Chen: “I want to eat quietly, take it back.”

The waiters took Gao Yuan and Zhao Hong’s table back without hesitation.

Gao Yuan and Zhao Hong returned to their table and sat down with embarrassed faces.

Gao Yuan said in a low voice, “What’s the situation? Why is Lin Fuwu so polite to him?”

Zhao Hong: “Could he really be the big boss of Star-辰 Technology?”

Gao Yuan: “Impossible! How could someone who can research quantum chips be so young?”

Zhao Hong nodded and said, “That’s right.”

At this time, Chen Zhigao, the dean of the School of Integrated Circuits at Huaqing University, called Yang Chen.

Chen Zhigao: “Good evening, Mr. Yang, am I disturbing you?”

Yang Chen: “No. Dean Chen, this call came at the right time, I want to ask you if you have a student named Zhao Hong?”

Chen Zhigao: “Zhao Hong? No!”

Yang Chen: “No? I’ll put it on speakerphone, you say a few words to him.”

With that, Yang Chen turned on the speakerphone and said loudly to Zhao Hong, “Zhao Hong, didn’t you say that you are a top student from the School of Integrated Circuits at Huaqing University? Dean Chen Zhigao is your advisor. Right?”

Zhao Hong: “Yes! What’s wrong? You don’t believe it?”

Chen Zhigao: “Who are you? When did I have a student like you? There is no one named Zhao Hong in our School of Integrated Circuits! Mr. Yang, don’t be fooled by him, this is a liar!”

Zhao Hong dropped the tableware in his hand in fright and quickly asked, “Who… who are you?”

Chen Zhigao: “I am Chen Zhigao, the dean of the School of Integrated Circuits at Huaqing University. You dare to impersonate my student and swindle outside! You wait, I will call the police to arrest you immediately! Mr. Yang, where are you now? I will let the police station send the police to arrest him immediately!”

Before Yang Chen could speak, Zhao Hong immediately turned around and ran.

Gao Yuan was stunned, then stood up and shouted, “Zhao Hong, where are you going? Why are you running?”

Zhao Hong didn’t turn his head back and ran away as fast as he could.

Why run?

He’s been exposed, why not run?

Is he really waiting for the police to arrest him!