I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 524, Terrifying Imagination

"The mass of the white ball and the black ball remains unchanged."

"The positional relationship remains unchanged if we use the pool table as a reference point."

Ding Yi was playing billiards at that moment.

"When the white ball collides with the black ball, its velocity vector remains unchanged."

"Therefore, when the two balls collide, the exchange of kinetic energy does not change."

The two of them played pool together.

Ding Yi, this man with messy hair and a somewhat eccentric demeanor, seemed to be using billiards as a metaphor for certain concepts.

No, it's not a metaphor.

Instead, it is straightforward and uses language that even high school students can understand to explain it.

There's some truth to that.

At this moment, Ding Yi shot the black ball into the hole for the fifth time and said.

"That's why the black ball can almost always be holed out."

"Therefore, there is a great law here: physical phenomena are uniformly distributed in time and space."

"So Archimedes' principle and string theory in human history are all based on this principle."

"That's what science is all about: repeatability and predictability."

At this moment, Wang Miao pushed up his glasses.

What are you trying to say by saying all this?

At this moment, Ding Yi's face began to darken. Beneath his messy hair were bloodshot eyes, and the rationality that usually belonged to a scientist seemed to have weakened at this moment.

This is the first time we've shown him a close-up shot.

This allows people to see Wang Chuanjun's acting skills.

You could tell that his eyes, which were a mixture of rationality and something else, looked like they were about to give way.

It was as if I had seen a ghost.

It was as if he had encountered the most terrifying existence in his worldview.

Wang Chuanjun's acting skills are solid, or rather, his acting skills are quite impressive.

Deeply immersed and convinced.

"We just used it five times, and all five times the ball went in. This is common sense, this is the rule, this is the most real truth and the most real law of our existence in this world."

"Now imagine this: the black ball goes into the hole for the first time."

"The second time, with the black ball, he went slightly off course."

"The third time, the black ball flew into the sky."

"The fourth time, the black ball flew around like a startled sparrow."

Ding Yi smiled and pointed to the corner of the room. It was just a simple sentence, but it had a chilling feel to it.

"On the fifth attempt, the billiard ball seemed to defy gravity; it pierced through the roof and then, with a whoosh, flew into the vast universe, disappearing without a trace!"

In your understanding.

It was only natural that all five balls went in.

But these five times have led to its current state.

Yes, this is the result of the last particle collision experiment that Yang Dong conducted before his death.

In a large collider, two particles exhibit this posture.

So what does this mean?

This means...

This world has gone mad!

"This world has gone mad!!!"

The world's madness speaks for itself.

Everyone watching the play was completely silent and stunned.

Ni Haishao and Pan Donghai were still unable to process what they had just witnessed.

Watching Wang Miao in the drama, this conversation felt like a hallucination.

When physics ceases to exist, when the world descends into madness, gravity disappears, everything goes upside down.

indescribable.

Wang Miao was instantly plunged into this indescribable frenzy.

His eyes were bloodshot.

Pan Donghai also descended into madness, and at this moment he felt an immense, indescribable fear.

What if this happened to me?

When your research results, everything you've poured your heart and soul into, tell you from the very beginning that this is wrong.

Everything is random and uncertain.

If your ideals are meaningless, your work will inevitably be fruitless.

crazy.

No wonder these scientists who study fundamental physics are going crazy; if that's really the case, then there's no point in staying in this insane world.

It's better to destroy it.

Destroy yourself.

"What kind of imagination is this?"

Liu Shanhe was stunned. His previous thoughts were similar to those of Zhang Dahuzi and the others, that Li Yun might lack experience, which led to a lack of imagination.

But it seems that this is a big mistake.

The imagination behind this explosion is by no means lacking.

The concept of physics not existing is presented through real-life images, using a billiard table to illustrate that the collisions between particles no longer follow any rules.

Chaos replaces order.

Reason has vanished. My God, what a terrifying world this is.

At this point, Liu Shanhe belatedly realized that he could see it.

The Three-Body Problem before our eyes.

It is indeed hard science fiction.

And still.

A hard science fiction story that even an average person can understand.

There's no need to use vague, fabricated vocabulary or seemingly profound but ultimately false concepts to tell the audience what's real and what's fake.

A simple and clear principle.

It can be done in the same way.

On the billiard table.

Two billiard balls.

It turns out to be the most sci-fi creation of this season.

Great.

That unparalleled, almost supernatural imagination is truly amazing.

It's truly admirable; Li Yun is really quite remarkable.

Zhang Dahuzi and the others next to him exchanged glances and saw the shock in each other's eyes.

Without needing fancy special effects, the simple expression perfectly conveyed the tension of the script.

It turns out that science fiction can actually be expressed in such a simple way.

All the funds we have have gone to waste.

"If you hadn't told me, I probably wouldn't have believed this phenomenon was real."

Looking at the popularity of The Three-Body Problem, Lu Zhengguang felt a sense of disbelief, as if he were questioning the meaning of life.

The Three-Body Problem at this very moment.

It has already gone against the tide and its popularity is approaching that of Westworld, a show that used the underhanded tactic of early screening.

And this time, it's the Three-Body Problem.

There is a very strange phenomenon.

A phenomenon that completely defies common sense probably lies in the audience that The Three-Body Problem appeals to.

The people he's targeting.

Generally speaking, audiences have cultural, gender, and age differences, which greatly affects the information they can receive.

However, these differences actually lead to very different directions for the works.

For example, with the TV series "The Three-Body Problem," Lu Zhengguang initially felt that it should have a clear and precise target audience, just like most TV series.

This is clear, just like last month's Hidden Corner, which also had a clear and discerning audience, knowing exactly what kind of viewers would watch it.

Audiences often cannot overlap.

This is common sense, a principle that seems difficult to overturn.

Even a work like Westworld has a clear and precise target audience.

Westworld targets a young audience, and its demographic overlaps significantly with that of superhero blockbusters.

But the contradiction he faces with the Three-Body Problem lies precisely in this.

His audience is quite strange.

The science fiction association, known for its highbrow tastes and demanding requirements, is notoriously difficult to please. Even when Liu Shanhe was filming Wesley, he only considered them as a second-best option and didn't seriously consider their needs.

Because they are indeed a bit difficult to please.

But a strange situation has arisen.

The Three-Body Problem is very popular among the public.

The level of discussion on the internet speaks volumes; these people are not some so-called elite group, but just ordinary people you can find anywhere.

But the Science Fiction Association also has a strong following. At least from the circles that Lu Zhengguang has been in contact with, it seems that many of them are also watching this TV series. They have been watching it non-stop since the second episode.

seemingly.

The Three-Body Problem.

It contains all the elements that a masterpiece should have.

Whether you're a sophisticated viewer or a casual observer, you can find your own unique viewing experience in it.

That's the most impressive part.

"It seems my precious grandson's grades this time will reach a terrifying level."

An all-ages anime.

From high school students to social elites, this is the work they all follow.

"You seem to have expected this all along."

Inside Huaying's company, Wang Chen watched Xie Qingya, who appeared calm and composed.

It was as if all of this was within her expectations.

Whether it's current popularity, viewership ratings, or the level of discussion across various fields, everything is within expectations.

This is also what puzzled Wang Chen.

Is Li Yun really that monstrous?

A single script can captivate audiences from different worlds.

It's fair to say that Wesley is no longer qualified to be on the table for the January slot.

The current conflict is between the Three-Body Problem and the Westworld.

Who is the dragon?

Who is the snake?

In a battle between dragons and snakes, the one that emerges victorious is the dragon.

Yes, a true dragon!

"Yes, was it expected?"

After a moment's thought, Xie Qingya said, "Actually, no."

She didn't see this part when she visited the set.

I don't understand that kind of shock either.

Now she saw it, saw it clearly, and saw it for real.

It's very clear.

Is this terrifying imagination really something a human could come up with?

No, it's not just imagination. Many people have imagination, but most people's imagination is absurd, illogical, and baseless. Li Yun's imagination, however, is most impressive in that...

He bases his knowledge on the real world.

Frankly speaking, judging from the current state of The Three-Body Problem, it would be impossible to write such a script without a strong foundation of knowledge.

Li Yun's biggest flaw as an actress.

Or rather, the most pressing issue for most people right now is that Li Yun's academic qualifications are not high.

Some despicable people even called Li Yun illiterate.

Everyone knows Li Yun. It is widely known that Li Yun was abandoned by the role model of the times. His act of abandoning his wife and children left Li Yun to grow up alone in the mud.

Along the way.

They all rely on one person.

Whether as an actor, screenwriter, or director, I have always relied on myself, step by step.

We've come this far step by step.

Who can know how much hardship went into this?

What incredible perseverance!

And what extraordinary talent!

It's amazing that they can learn so much knowledge on their own in this environment and express their talents.

Xie Qingya felt a little sorry for Li Yun at this moment.

So many years.

This was the first time she had ever felt such heartache for someone.

At this moment, Xie Qingya suppressed her emotions.

She said slowly.

"If you think this is the limit of the series, you're sorely mistaken. I know what you're thinking. What Westworld is most proud of is its massive visual spectacle, isn't it? That stuff that's built with an incredible amount of money, stimulating the visual system."

Wang Chen neither confirmed nor denied this.

By now, he had somewhat resigned himself to his fate. No matter what, he had to admit that Li Yun, who seemed like an uneducated guy, had an amazing talent in the field of science fiction, which could even be described as terrifying.

If it's frightening to get Wang Chen to acknowledge someone's talent, then that person is only Li Yun.

Zhang Mouzi, Lü Haishi, Li Mo—all of them.

They may be so powerful that they could even dominate an entire genre, standing out from the crowd and ruling over a region.

It may be stunning, but it will definitely not instill fear in anyone.

Li Yun instilled fear in Wang Chen.

I felt an overwhelming sense of fear.

It can achieve great results with minimal effort.

That's impressive, truly impressive.

but.

Four ounces can only move a thousand pounds; what if I were a ten-thousand-ton ship?

What if my Western world can create even more terrifying visual spectacles? What will you do then?

Yes.

Wang Chen already knew what the Western world was about to become.

It boasts even greater and more powerful visual spectacles, showcasing all the colors of the worldview, a powerful visual spectacle. It is a presentation beyond the cities of the Western world, a future world beyond this theme park filled with killing and desire.

A punk-style place where the gap between the rich and poor is extreme.

If even that visual spectacle can't win, then Wang Chen will be completely convinced.

But that's impossible.

At this point, Wang Chen instructed all publicity resources and teams to hype up the scene and attract everyone's attention.

Let them see.

What the hell is science fiction?

At this moment, Li Yun was wandering in a world of mental confusion.

Immersed in it, the experience is incredibly exhilarating.

At this moment, as Wang Miao and Shi Qiang entered the Three-Body game, Li Yun also entered the game.

Immersed in a dream within a dream.

Wang Miao and Shi Qiang can't tell me who I am.

Li Yun couldn't tell either.

Me, Li Yun? A Trisolaran? The Trisolaran world? The real world? Or the game world of Trisolaris?

confusion.

The spirit within awakens amidst this chaos.

"Immersed in a dream within a dream, damn it, I feel like my illness has gotten even worse." At this moment, Li Yun shook his head excitedly, unable to distinguish between himself and his personality, between the real and the fake world, between reality and illusion.

The more serious one's illness becomes.

The clearer the world in the script, the more real the characters appear.

Sometimes Li Yun would think about it too.

Even if my illness can't be cured, it's still fine. I'm indulging in this fantasy world, accompanied by the soaring of my imagination.

We're having an amazing time!

(End of this chapter)