How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 442

70 Days to Results

Professor Yang was, after all, highly respected. Not just in Dragon Country, but worldwide, he was admired by all.

Therefore, he didn’t think Yang Chen would really “compete” with him on personal strength, even to the point of forcing Tsinghua University not to admit Chen Qiulan as a condition of recruitment.

Professor Yang was very angry at this moment, and he wanted to teach Yang Chen a lesson.

Hanging up the phone, Professor Yang immediately called the team leader at the Star Chen Research Base in Haicheng, ordering him to terminate the research and bring the team members and data backups back immediately.

When Huang Guangxiu found out, he quickly called Yang Chen to report the situation.

“Mr. Yang, Professor Yang just called and asked his team to terminate the research, and everyone is taking the backup data back to Jingcheng [Beijing]. What happened?” Huang Guangxiu asked.

Yang Chen: “I had some unpleasantness with Professor Yang, and now we’re terminating the cooperation. However, we will share the results we have already obtained and compete to see which side gets the final results first. Tell everyone not to worry, we’ll continue our research as usual.”

Huang Guangxiu: “Ah? Is it because of the authorship issue?”

Yang Chen: “No, I didn’t even get a chance to talk to him about the authorship issue before we had other unpleasant things happen. Don’t ask, just focus on your work.”

Huang Guangxiu: “Okay! Then I’ll tell everyone to work harder; we definitely can’t lose to Professor Yang’s team.”

Yang Chen: “Haha… I’m very happy that you have this idea. I’m hanging up; I’m busy here.”

Yang Chen hung up the phone, and Zhuo Wenjun quickly asked, “Brother Chen, you had a conflict with Professor Yang and terminated the cooperation?”

Yang Chen nodded.

Zhuo Wenjun: “Professor Yang is so amazing; what kind of conflict could make you terminate the cooperation with him?”

Yang Chen then told Zhuo Wenjun about the bizarre deeds of Xu Xiumei and Chen Qiulan.

Zhuo Wenjun nodded and said, “Oh, that’s what happened. They are indeed hateful. But, you and Professor Yang have been researching for almost two months; you must already have some results, right? Wouldn’t it be a big loss to separate from him now?”

Yang Chen: “As long as my team figures it out first, I won’t lose.”

Zhuo Wenjun nodded and said, “That makes sense. So, what are we going to do after dinner?”

Yang Chen: “Go home and sleep.”

Zhuo Wenjun: “Ah? Then… then should we sleep together?”

Yang Chen chuckled and said, “If possible, it’s best to sleep together.”

Zhuo Wenjun lowered her head shyly and nodded a few times.

Soon, the news that Yang Chen and Professor Yang had a conflict and terminated their cooperation reached the leaders of relevant departments.

Yang Chen and Professor Yang represent the highest authority in Dragon Country in terms of particles and quantum physics. Their cooperation in the research of quantum entanglement is of great benefit to the development of the entire quantum field in Dragon Country.

But now the two of them have suddenly terminated their cooperation; wouldn’t this be a major loss for Dragon Country?

So, the leaders of relevant departments called to arrange a meeting with Yang Chen and Professor Yang, hoping to personally bring them together to continue their cooperation.

Professor Yang was old and had seen through many things.

He felt that as long as Yang Chen didn’t confront him head-on and allowed Chen Qiulan to enter Tsinghua University, he could pretend that no conflict had ever occurred between them.

However, Yang Chen’s attitude remained firm and clear. He would use all means to prevent Chen Qiulan from entering Tsinghua through special admission.

In fact, the point of conflict on the surface was whether Chen Qiulan could enter Tsinghua University, but in reality, it was a contest between Yang Chen and Professor Yang, the new guard and the old guard.

If Yang Chen wanted to continue to progress, he would inevitably have to challenge all the “old guards.” Only by defeating these “old guards” could he successfully rise to become a new guard.

This can be compared to Yang Chen’s previous case against Buffett and Berkshire.

“Each generation produces talented individuals, each leading the way for hundreds of years,” and “The waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead,” these familiar sayings all illustrate that times change, and there will always be newcomers replacing the old to become the benchmark of the era.

Professor Yang insisted on sending Chen Qiulan to Tsinghua University, and Yang Chen firmly wanted to prevent Chen Qiulan from entering Tsinghua University. This point of conflict could not be resolved, so there was no need to personally bring them together.

Therefore, Yang Chen directly rejected the invitation from a leader of a certain department to meet.

With Yang Chen’s current status, he could refuse anyone except for a few people.

A certain leader couldn’t persuade Yang Chen, so he could only start with Professor Yang.

A certain leader: “Professor Yang, you are highly respected; don’t argue with a young man. The condition Yang Chen offered is very simple: Tsinghua University will not admit Chen Qiulan. How about this, let Chen enter Jingcheng University. What do you think?”

Professor Yang: “It’s not that I want to argue with a young man, but this kid doesn’t give me, an old man, any face. I consider myself a very easy-going person, and I usually don’t put on airs with anyone. But just because I’m easy to talk to doesn’t mean I shouldn’t get the respect I deserve. Xiao Lan must enter Tsinghua; no other university will do. I’m going to be serious with Yang Chen this time and see who can come up with results first. If he can come up with results first, I will congratulate him and retire from the research field to enjoy my few remaining years. If I come up with results first, it will be a perfect ending to my life.”

A certain leader: “Alas… you two are more stubborn than the other! Our intention is that you two are more likely to produce results if you cooperate. Separating the research will increase the difficulty by several levels. But it seems that your situation is impossible to reconcile.”

Professor Yang: “As long as he doesn’t prevent Xiao Lan from entering Tsinghua, I’m fine with anything.”

A certain leader: “You must let Chen enter Tsinghua, and Yang Chen must prevent her from entering Tsinghua. Alas… difficult.”

Professor Yang: “If it’s difficult, then don’t bother. Now that things have reached this point, I will do everything I can to send Xiao Lan to Tsinghua. I’m not eating steamed buns just to save face [stubbornly holding onto pride], I’m going to be serious with Yang Chen this time.”

Since even Professor Yang said so, there was no need to continue talking.

A certain leader could only hang up the phone helplessly and report the situation to a higher-level leader.

Early in the morning, Yang Chen flew back to Haicheng.

He knew very well that the only difference between him and Professor Yang was a Nobel Prize to prove his value and status.

Therefore, he wanted to verify the correctness of the quantum entanglement theory as soon as possible.

In the evening, a more senior leader called Yang Chen.

After listening to the leader’s words, Yang Chen replied: “Actually, there is no need to organize this meeting. Professor Yang and I are ostensibly in conflict over whether Chen Qiulan should enter Tsinghua University, but in reality, it is me, a young man, challenging his authority. The country needs young people to take over the scepter from the old, so that the country can have good development in the next few decades. This is a test and an opportunity for me, and it is the same for the country. Leader, please don’t persuade me; let me and Professor Yang have a showdown.”

Leader: “Hehe… so that’s what you think. From my point of view, you and Professor Yang are indeed more likely to succeed if you cooperate. I still hope you can continue to cooperate. But what you just said seems to make sense. Okay, then I will let you and Professor Yang have a showdown. I hope you, a young man, can win. As you just said, if young people win, it can ensure the smooth development of the motherland’s technology for the next few decades. As for your request, I will help you achieve it. How long do you think it will take to produce results? Three years, five years, or ten or eight years?”

Yang Chen: “Before Tsinghua University starts, I will definitely be able to produce results.”

The leader was shocked.

It was the end of June, and Tsinghua University would start in early September. At most, there were only about 70 days left. Yang Chen wanted to verify quantum entanglement in such a short period of time?

Was he crazy, or was he bragging!

Leader: “Young man, you’re not joking with me, are you? From today, it’s only about 70 days until Tsinghua University starts. Are you sure you can produce results in such a short period of time?”

Yang Chen: “I’m 90% sure. I’ll leave the remaining 10% for accidents.”

Leader: “Haha… I like you, young man, so much. Okay, I must see if you can prove quantum entanglement within 70 days. I won’t delay your research. Research is important, but health is also important. Be sure to pay attention to the combination of work and rest, and don’t hurt your body. If you have any problems, it will be a loss to the country.”

Yang Chen: “Haha… Thank you for your concern, leader. I’m sure the next time you call me, it will be to congratulate me on my results.”

Leader: “Haha… I admire your confidence very much. Young people must be confident, have the courage, dare to think, and dare to do, otherwise how can there be innovation, and how can they succeed? We’ll stop here; I’m waiting to hear your good news.”

Hanging up the phone, the leader called Professor Yang again and conveyed Yang Chen’s meaning to him.

Professor Yang immediately said: “Haha… Okay! Then I will test his mettle. If he can really produce results within 70 days, I will listen to him in everything.”

Leader: “Hehehe… Young people all have ambitions, Professor Yang; don’t take it to heart.”

Professor Yang: “Leader, don’t worry, I still have this level of ideological awareness. Young people in Dragon Country should have ambitions. Without ambition, how can there be motivation? When I was young, I wanted to challenge Einstein. Only by defeating the best one can I become the best one. Haha…”

Leader: “Haha… Good, well said. I’m relieved that Professor Yang has such thoughts. It’s getting late, so I won’t disturb Professor Yang’s rest. I wish you success soon.”

Professor Yang: “Thank you for your concern, leader, and I wish you good health too.”

Hanging up the phone, Professor Yang was about to get up and put on his clothes.

Mrs. Yang was stunned and quickly got up and asked, “What are you doing?”

Professor Yang: “I’m going to the laboratory. Yang Chen has already told the leader that he will produce results within 70 days. He has now returned to Haicheng to continue his research, and I have to hurry up too. I’m old, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have a competitive spirit. In any case, I can’t lose to Yang Chen this time. I must leave this world with the reputation of being the most authoritative physicist in Dragon Country and even the world, and I will never allow anyone to take this honor from me.”

Mrs. Yang: “Are you crazy? It’s already past eleven o’clock; is it worth it to work so hard?”

Professor Yang: “Of course, it’s worth it! Yang Chen is racing against time, and I have to keep up with him. You go to sleep; I’ll call the guard to take me to the laboratory.”

Mrs. Yang was also speechless. How could she dare to let Professor Yang go out alone to find the guard? She could only get up quickly and take him to the laboratory.

Half a month later, Yang Chen, who was doing research in the laboratory, received a text message from Zhang Ziyu.

“Brother Chen, I have been admitted to the School of Integrated Circuits at Tsinghua University. I will study hard, and I will definitely join your research team in four years.”

Zhang Ziyu was the girl who fainted from studying late at night, and Yang Chen saved her life.

She had previously said that if she was admitted to the School of Integrated Circuits at Tsinghua University, she would invite Yang Chen to attend her graduation banquet.

Yang Chen quickly walked out of the laboratory and called Zhang Ziyu.

Yang Chen: “Little girl, not bad; congratulations on getting your wish. My team will always be open to you, and you are welcome to join us at any time.”

Zhang Ziyu: “Hee hee… Thank you, Brother Chen. You gave me my life, and I can have the opportunity to be admitted to Tsinghua University, all thanks to you. I will study hard and ensure that I graduate with excellent grades and join your team.”

Yang Chen: “I believe you can definitely do what you say. When are you holding the graduation banquet? I will definitely be there to congratulate you.”

Zhang Ziyu: “No need. You are so busy now; I won’t waste your time.”

Yang Chen: “How do you know I’m busy?”

Zhang Ziyu: “There are rumors on the Internet that you and Professor Yang originally cooperated to study quantum entanglement but later separated for some reason and continued to study separately. And you promised the leader that you would produce results before Tsinghua University starts, so you must be very busy now.”

Yang Chen: “There are people who break such rumors. However, even if I don’t go in person, I will definitely ask someone to send my blessings. Tell me the time and place.”

Zhang Ziyu: “Um… no! This makes it seem like I’m greedy for your gifts. I appreciate your kindness. You do your research well, and I must hear your good news before school starts.”

Yang Chen: “Haha… Okay! Before you start school, I promise to let you hear good news.”

Zhang Ziyu: “Okay! Then I won’t bother you. Bye.”

Such talents must be taken care of so that they can replenish fresh blood to the team in the future.

Even if Zhang Ziyu doesn’t say it, Yang Chen has a way to know when and where she will hold the graduation banquet.

Yang Chen sent a message to Qiu Hongqiang.

“President Qiu, check where this girl is holding her graduation banquet, and then help me send a gift over. You take care of it; it must be decent.”

Soon Qiu Yuhong replied with a message.

“Received! I will ask someone to investigate immediately and send my blessings on time.”

Just now, Zhang Ziyu said that netizens have rumors that Yang Chen and Professor Yang had a conflict and terminated their cooperation. Now they are each leading a team to continue researching quantum entanglement, and Yang Chen also said that he would produce results before Tsinghua University starts.

Yang Chen quickly searched the Internet and found relevant posts on Tieba [a Chinese online forum].

According to the content of the post by the whistleblower, it can be inferred that he should be a researcher on Professor Yang’s side.

There are quite a few comments on this post, already more than a dozen pages.

Yang Chen quickly browsed through it, and basically all the comments were mocking and even scolding him.

“Even Einstein didn’t figure out quantum entanglement, but someone dares to say that they will come up with results in two months? Who gave him the courage to talk so big?”

“Since it is a team that has researched quantum chips, I think it is reasonable to figure out quantum entanglement. But this definitely requires a long period of research to produce results; how can it be done in two months? Does he think he is better than the previous physicists?”

“Don’t you understand? He had a conflict with Professor Yang. In order to trick the research funding from the leader, he said that he would produce results in two months. Anyway, he will trick the research funding over first, and even if he can’t succeed, he can find an excuse to prevaricate.”

“What? Graduated from the Marketing Department of Haicheng University of Finance and Economics, he wants to study quantum entanglement? Why doesn’t he study spaceships? It’s not that you can’t cross the border, but the key is that this cross is too big. I now highly suspect that the quantum chip was not researched by their team but may have spent a lot of money to buy other people’s research results.”

…

Yang Chen couldn’t help but laugh as he looked at these comments.

But this is also good; everyone doesn’t believe it, and Yang Chen’s success will be even more shocking.

However, this is not the point; the point is how can this kind of post be posted on the Internet casually?

Yang Chen turned his attention to Baidu Group…