The night before the college entrance exam results were released, I redeemed my Peking University ad

The next day.

Ji Bai woke up on the soft bed in the hotel, and a pale golden light screen popped up in front of him right on time.

[Ding! Daily selection activated!]

If you had 100 yuan, how would you spend it?

1. Complete technical route for room temperature superconductivity (fragment 1/10) (80 yuan)

2. Complete proof of the Riemann Hypothesis (80 yuan)

3. Complete technical solution for universal cancer vaccines (fragment 1/10) (80 yuan)

4. Master-level calligraphy (20 yuan)

5. Farts come with their own aromatherapy (20 yuan)

6. The person you dislike will embarrass themselves in front of you three times in a row today (20 yuan).

……

Ji Bai paused for two seconds on the light screen with his fingertip.

The Riemann Hypothesis and cancer vaccines—either one could be a game-changer that could rewrite the course of human civilization.

But he ultimately chose 1 and 4: "I choose room temperature superconducting fragments, plus master-level calligraphy."

You have to eat your food one bite at a time, and you have to accumulate your cards one by one.

"Let's gather all the room-temperature superconducting fragments first."

After washing up and having breakfast, we changed into clean blue and white school uniforms, and the Red Flag limousine came to a steady stop at the main entrance of the Great Hall of the People.

Just like yesterday.

The difference was that Academician Zhou didn't go on stage to say anything again.

And he had a dark expression the whole time.

He already saw it online yesterday.

Netizens called him "Red-haired Old Deng".

Given his status and position, he wouldn't normally care about the opinions of ordinary netizens.

The terms "red-haired old man" and "foreign worshipper" are just for laughs and should be moved on.

But the words "unlucky old age" really hit him where it hurt.

As people get older, they become more superstitious about their luck and fortune. The thought of the whole internet cursing him for bad luck in his later years makes him feel depressed, and he doesn't even have the energy to cause trouble.

He is in good health, all his medical examination results are normal, he gets up early every day to practice Tai Chi, and he can walk around the Forbidden City without getting out of breath.

So you're already old?

How is it considered "inauspicious"?

These are things I shouldn't think about; the more I think about them, the angrier I get.

Unfortunately, he couldn't respond, since the statement was made online. He couldn't very well issue a statement from an academician to argue with netizens, could he?

More importantly, Ji Bai's behavior yesterday, such as undermining him on the spot and leaving abruptly after the meeting, left him unsure of the young man's true nature. He was afraid that if Ji Bai were to cause trouble again, he would be publicly humiliated and subjected to even harsher criticism.

The vice president of the Mathematical Association, a distinguished academician, was left hanging in mid-air by an 18-year-old boy with a simple "meeting adjourned" on his own turf. This incident has caused his reputation in the academic community to plummet by several percentage points.

Today's verification topic is the Kolas conjecture.

The whole process went much more smoothly than the first day.

The scholars who stood up to ask questions all used polite tones of "asking for advice" and "discussing," and no one dared to bang on the table and shout "I disagree."

After yesterday's crushing defeat by Goldbach's Conjecture, no one dares to treat him as an ignorant and arrogant youth anymore.

Someone who can explain a three-hundred-year-old problem as clearly as a homework exercise has undeniable talent; you can't deny it.

Ji Bai remained calm and composed, the chalk moving rhythmically across the blackboard, the formulas neat and crisp, the strokes flowing and expansive, his thoughts as clear as if he had a god's-eye view.

If there are any questions, break them down layer by layer; if there are any disagreements, conduct on-site deductions; and you can get to the heart of the matter in just a few words.

3 PM.

"Does anyone have any questions?"

One minute.

Two minutes.

three minutes.

The audience was completely silent. Thousands of scholars looked at each other, and no one stood up.

A subtle commotion spread through the venue like a tide, and everyone realized that another century-old problem was about to be solved today, in the hands of this young man.

Ji Bai smiled, picked up the microphone, and his voice clearly resonated throughout the auditorium:

"I hereby declare the Colaz conjecture proven!"

boom--!

The applause was louder and more enthusiastic than yesterday.

Many foreign scholars stood up and applauded, their eyes filled with genuine admiration.

Solving a century-old problem in a single day—this terrifying efficiency has completely exceeded the boundaries of their understanding.

The topic has once again gone viral online.

"Another one confirmed! I'm exhausted! One century-old question every day, is Ji Shen exploiting a system bug?"

"Fellow family members, who understands?! I can't even keep up with the speed at which he's proving his guesses!"

"Wait a minute...did anyone else think Ji Bai's handwriting on the blackboard was exceptionally beautiful today? His characters are so well-written, it's like they were carved! The strokes are absolutely amazing!"

"Really! I didn't notice it yesterday, but today's chalk writing is so neat and impressive."

"Not only are you good at math, but your handwriting is also so beautiful! Are you trying to kill us all?!"

"I suggest framing this blackboard! It's a handwritten proof of the Kolas conjecture; it'll be considered an antique!"

"Breaking two major number theory problems in two days, I'm already rubbing my hands in anticipation for tomorrow's twin prime problem!"

……

On the morning of the third day, the system screen refreshed precisely on time.

[Ding! Daily selection activated!]

If you had 100 yuan, how would you spend it?

1. Complete technical route for room temperature superconductivity (fragment 1/10) (80 yuan)

2. Complete Technology Roadmap for Lithium-Air Batteries (Fragment 1/5) (80 Yuan)

3. The Complete Theory of the Nature of Dark Matter (80 yuan)

4. A set of four pretentious items: "My People, My Country," "Chasing Dreams with a Pure Heart," "My Sky," and "The Wind Rises" (10 yuan)

5. Low-cost complete technical solution for seawater desalination (30 yuan)

6. Formula for a perfect alternative to biodegradable plastics (30 yuan)

……

"0.0371!"

Ji Bai never expected that even such a marvel as lithium-air batteries would emerge.

This is the ultimate answer in the field of energy storage, with energy density that directly surpasses all existing battery technologies. If it is truly developed, the global new energy industry will be completely reshuffled.

But there's no rush.

Let's gather all the fragments of room-temperature superconductivity first.

Once we have all three groundbreaking technologies—controlled nuclear fusion, room-temperature superconductivity, and lithium-air batteries—…

"hiss!"

Ji Bai took a breath; just thinking about it made his scalp tingle.

If this really comes to fruition, let's just talk about new energy vehicles.

It takes only two minutes to fully charge, and one charge allows you to travel 2,000 kilometers, costing only 10 yuan in electricity!

Is this going to explode?

The entire oil industry, the automotive industry, and the global energy landscape will be completely transformed.

As for the four-piece set for showing off, it was just something I added to my order on a whim. If I ever need to put on a show, the background music will instantly create the perfect atmosphere.

When he arrived at the venue, Academician Wang was already waiting for him at the door, his face full of wrinkles from smiling: "Kid, your explanation of the Kolas conjecture yesterday was brilliant! Many foreigners have been asking me about you privately, all wanting to take you on as their student."

"They certainly know how to take advantage!" Ji Bai added with a smile.

That was an arrogant statement, but no one present thought it was wrong.

Today's topic is the twin prime conjecture.

The atmosphere in the venue has completely transformed from initial skepticism and scrutiny to seriousness and anticipation.

Many scholars brought thick notebooks and diligently wrote down Ji Bai's thoughts throughout the entire session, showing even greater focus than students in university classrooms.

The Q&A session was precise and efficient; no one got bogged down in minor details, and everyone focused on in-depth academic discussions that revolved around the core ideas.

Ji Bai spoke with ease, even deriving two extension theorems on the spot, which made the eyes of the bigwigs in the audience light up, and their pens flew across the paper, afraid of missing a single word.

2:30 p.m.

It's half an hour earlier than yesterday.

"Any more questions?"

Ji Bai tapped the blackboard.

The entire room fell silent.

You could hear a pin drop.

No one stood up.

There wasn't even a whisper among them.

Everyone stared at the boy in the school uniform on the stage, their eyes filled with shock and admiration.

Three days, three world-class conjectures.

Each of these problems represents a major challenge that has plagued academia for decades or even centuries. But with him, it's all a matter of answering questions in half a day and getting everything sorted out in the afternoon—as easy as unpacking a package.

Ji Bai picked up the microphone, his tone calm yet every word carrying immense weight:

"I hereby declare the twin prime conjecture proven!"

……