Lu Mingfei, why are you slaying dragons if you're not involved!

Chapter 122 Self-Recommendation (3.4K)

Through diligent study, your [Physics] level has improved, gaining 4 proficiency point.

【go through……】

When the warning message "[Warning, it's time for the [Sleep] plan" sounded, Lu Mingfei snapped out of the "flow" state and glanced at the proficiency panel with a somewhat serious expression.

[Physics LV1 - Proficiency 94/200]

Two hours, 28 points added, which is much faster than before when it barely increased. But compared to advanced mathematics...

"My learning efficiency is not as high as when I was learning advanced mathematics."

Zero's soft voice came from the side, its tone stating rather than questioning.

"right……"

Lu Mingfei responded subconsciously, then tensed up as he looked at her with undisguised disbelief in his eyes.

How did you know that there was zero?
"Could she see the proficiency panel?"

This absurd idea was rejected by Lu Mingfei as soon as it popped up.

"This is impossible."

"This is normal."

Zero stood up from the edge of the bed, standing at the same distance that was always between ambiguity and intimacy, her gaze calmly meeting Lu Mingfei's.

"Mathematics is a tool, a language. It can exist independently and will not be separated from other disciplines by their demands. Therefore, when you are learning advanced mathematics, you only need to understand mathematics itself."

But physics is different. Physics is an empirical science that studies natural phenomena and the laws of the universe. It relies heavily on mathematics as a tool for quantitative description and prediction. Without a grasp of mathematics, one can hardly make any progress in physics.

Therefore, it's unrealistic to abandon university-level mathematics and study physics in isolation. If you're familiar with university courses, you'll know that math courses are generally required to be mastered before or concurrently with the corresponding physics courses.

Although you have made great progress in advanced mathematics, it is not enough to fully support your studies in university physics.

For example, you haven't even touched on linear algebra yet. The fundamentals of mechanics and thermodynamics already require some knowledge of vector algebra. And the more advanced electromagnetism and thermodynamics will require linear algebra as their core…”

"Teacher Zero, please teach me!"

Lu Mingfei was completely convinced.

He felt like a "monkey on the road" overwhelmed by the vast and profound knowledge of the Bodhi Patriarch. If he had a tail, he would wag it as vigorously as a Shiba Inu.

Self-study is one thing, but with a good teacher, it's definitely more efficient.

It's like the difference between Tai Chi taught by Teacher Zhang and Tai Chi taught by Chu Zihang... Objectively speaking, the difference is like night and day!
"When are you free?" Ling asked casually.

"Forehead……"

Lu Mingfei scratched his head, his smile freezing on his face. He recalled the schedule he had written down, then breathed a sigh of relief.

"Today is almost over. Tomorrow is the last day of make-up classes, and the day after tomorrow and the day after that are mock exams. After the school's Spring Festival Gala, I'll be free in four days!"

When filling out the schedule, Lu Mingfei was in a state of "full of ambition".

At the time, his idea for the holiday after the tutoring ended was: "Private tutoring should be arranged, of course. How can we rely on self-study alone? We'll have private tutoring during the school holidays, following the school schedule!"

In retrospect, the initial overconfidence actually brought about a good result.

Now I don't have to worry about gaining proficiency points during the holiday. If it had said something like "Have a great winter break," then...

"wrong!"

Lu Mingfei realized what was happening and smacked his head four times.

He realized with some alarm that his thinking habits seemed to have a "very slight" problem.

Shouldn't we feel sad that we can't relax even during holidays and have to study instead?
What's with this subconscious joy?!

"No! I refuse to submit to the tyranny of the schedule! I will rebel!"

he thought.

"We need to at least get some normal rest time..."

The voice from Zero snapped him out of his reverie.

"I can understand Chinese."

Ling tilted her head slightly, looking at Lu Mingfei's head-tapping gesture with confusion, "No need to tap your head to count."

After hearing this, Lu Mingfei also felt that his actions seemed a bit silly.

However, as a master of witty banter, he naturally wouldn't be defeated in such a place.

"This is... a tribute to the master-disciple relationship!"

Lu Mingfei had a sudden inspiration and found a seemingly reasonable explanation, which he then poured out like beans from a bamboo tube.

"Have you read Journey to the West? Back then, Patriarch Bodhi tapped Sun Wukong on the head three times, hinting that he should go to his room at midnight to learn his skills. I tapped myself four times, which means I should go to your room at the fourth watch of the night… um…"

Lu Mingfei suddenly stopped, realizing that his words were somewhat offensive.

At this moment, Zero suddenly spoke up, his tone as indifferent as ever.

"Offering myself as a bedmate?"

It was like a bolt of lightning striking my brain!
Lu Mingfei stared blankly at Zero, stammering for a moment, "Wh...what?"

"Self-recommendation" is generally a humble expression used by women to express their willingness to give themselves to men. It comes from the story of Zhong Wuyan in the "Biographies of Exemplary Women" of the Western Han Dynasty, but it can also be used by men.

Zero explained in a flat tone, but seemed to be explaining very seriously.

“Journey to the West is a fantasy novel, while we live in reality. It’s against common sense for someone to come to my room to study at one or three in the morning, so I can only conclude that this is the case.”

Lu Mingfei was completely stunned.

"So my guess is correct?" Zero seemed to get confirmation from his silence. She looked like she was really considering it seriously and quickly came to an answer.

"If it were you..."

"good night!"

Lu Mingfei couldn't take it anymore, so he used the program command to "end today's schedule".

If this continues, the fact that his "pre-sleep washing" time before bed is running out is a minor issue; his main concern is that his heart can't take it!

Queen Zero is like a statue carved from millennia-old ice that will never melt, but as a statue, she can move... Each time, she can break through all of Lu Mingfei's defenses cleanly and directly, as if she was born knowing all his weaknesses.

Fortunately, at the same time, she was also like a "robot" that could execute a fixed program. As soon as Lu Mingfei said "Good night", she immediately stopped the words that were about to be a fatal blow and could destroy the world if they were to be uttered. She simply said "Good night" and turned to leave.

As the door opened and closed, the lock clicked softly, and Lu Mingfei finally breathed a sigh of relief, feeling his somewhat overwhelmed heart finally get a chance to catch its breath.

After quickly finishing her bedtime preparations, she greeted Liu Miaomiao, who was sitting on the bed as if she had just finished a nap, and then got into bed and turned off the light.

"Finally, I can get a normal night's sleep..."

Lu Mingfei thought to himself, then closed his eyes and relaxed.

Darkness enveloped everything, and tiny, colorful dots, like a galaxy, appeared before my eyes, flowing about, while all around was silent.

This is a perfectly normal physiological phenomenon where photoreceptor cells and retinal ganglion cells randomly emit weak electrical signals in the dark, which the brain interprets as "seeing light spots or patterns."

"Even this scene has been a long time coming..."

Gradually, Lu Mingfei fell asleep.

……

But at the same time—in other parts of the city—people are still working.

"I think if this continues, even with my mixed-race constitution, I will develop neurasthenia."

Inside the temporary office of the Foreign Cooperation Division of the National Bureau of Anomalies Investigation, Ye Sheng, a down-on-his-luck worker, finished reading the last document, leaned back, sighed deeply, and groaned as he spoke.

“Teacher Zhang, are you really not going to try to understand the students’ pain? I should be on vacation right now…”

"Once you enter the system, it's like entering a deep sea; from then on, taking a vacation becomes a legend. Ye Sheng, you should learn to adapt as soon as possible. I'm giving you an opportunity to grow and develop."

Zhang Shanfeng spoke slowly.

"Besides, teacher, I didn't just abandon you and run away. I'm also carrying out a more important task."

"The more important task... does it mean lying down and resting next to the Overlord Spear?"

Ye Sheng sat up straight and looked helplessly at Zhang Shanfeng lying on the comfortable sofa opposite his desk, and the three-meter-long Overlord Spear that he had placed on the coffee table next to him.

"If you could just sit up and meditate or do a horse stance, I would feel a little more at peace!" he angrily complained.

"Prolonged meditation can lead to poor blood circulation in the lower limbs, and the horse stance will consume a lot of energy. What if the being that left Xiang Yu's tomb takes this opportunity to suddenly come knocking on my door? I must be in top condition to deal with it!"

Zhang Shanfeng argued vehemently, "Besides, I'm not resting; I'm trying to communicate with the living spirit within the Overlord Spear..."

"Has it been effective?" Ye Sheng asked.

"No."

Zhang Shanfeng's face darkened, and he grumbled, "This thing is incredibly stubborn and completely ignores me. It won't even look at ordinary S-class monsters, let alone me! I've had people try it over the past two days, but it's completely useless."

“But it’s completely under Lu Mingfei’s control.” Ye Sheng frowned.

"Perhaps only someone of Principal Angers' caliber could subdue it... but this shows that Lu Mingfei's potential is indeed great."

Zhang Shanfeng suddenly sat up, his eyes flickering slightly. "Speaking of which, I have an idea."

"The tone of your voice gives me a bad feeling..." Ye Sheng shrank back in his chair.

"How about giving this Overlord Spear to Lu Mingfei?"

Zhang Shanfeng completely ignored what Ye Sheng was saying.

"Public property...is it really a good thing?" Ye Sheng was somewhat embarrassed.

"Hey, you have to be flexible in your dealings with people and things. I said it was a gift, but 'giving it to our own people who can use it' means 'maximizing combat effectiveness' and 'ensuring that our top talent doesn't leave'!"

Zhang Shanfeng waved his hand, effortlessly offering explanations from various angles.

“Lu Mingfei’s talent is undeniable; he’ll definitely be a formidable figure in the future. You know, our cooperation with the Secret Party is only temporary; we’re not truly on the same side, and we might part ways at any time.”

He will have to go to Kassel College to study in the future. What if he gets blinded by the outside world and doesn't come back?
Therefore, let's make sure we treat our own people well. Knowing his personality, he definitely won't be poached later!

“Teacher Zhang, what you said makes perfect sense.”

Ye Sheng suddenly realized what was going on, and then raised another question.

"But now, the whereabouts of the one who escaped after being resurrected in Xiang Yu's tomb are still unknown, and he will definitely be eyeing the Overlord Spear. If this spear is given to Lu Mingfei now, wouldn't that be equivalent to... using him as bait?"

"That's exactly what I wanted to say."

Zhang Shanfeng scratched his head. "Damn it, so many people have been here on high alert for so many days... and we haven't even found a single dragon scale! The pure-blooded dragon that revived in Xiang Yu's tomb has also disappeared. Don't you find that strange?"

"Anyone would find this strange," Ye Sheng nodded.

"Knowing there's something fishy going on, it's not good to keep dragging this on."

Departmental resources are ultimately limited. They can be mobilized for deployment in a short time, but can they stay here forever? Ten days or half a month is possible, but it's impossible to do it for half a year, a year, or even decades!
Therefore... we have no choice but to take a slightly risky approach.

Zhang Shanfeng said.

"I always felt that kid had some skills he was hiding and hadn't shown yet... But it doesn't matter, tonight I'll teach him a few more of my secret techniques and lay everything out for him."

It would be best if they agreed; if not, we'll think of another way.

(End of this chapter)