Chen Heping was taken aback, looking at the elderly and the young stranger before him:
"Who are you?"
"We are from Rhein University."
Lin Xian introduced himself truthfully and then handed over the book in his hand:
"Mr. Chen Heping, we came to visit mainly to seek your advice on some mathematical problems, which are the contents of this book. I wonder... if you could help us."
"Mathematics?"
Upon hearing the word mathematics, Chen Heping’s tone noticeably softened.
He really enjoyed research and learning, but his current environment provided no such opportunities and pletely stifled his ambitions.
It’s the same in the village. Everyone is caught up every day in the struggle for survival, fighting, and resources... This is not an era suitable for learning and research. Aside from Li Cheng, who often discusses some problems with him, this was the first time someone proactively sought his advice.
Curious, he took the book Lin Xian handed over and looked at the cover:
"’Introduction to the Cosmological Constant’?"
He flipped through a few pages. It seemed very plex, but he could indeed understand it.
Chen Heping stood there turning pages, gradually absorbed, finding it incredibly interesting.
Bam.
He closed the book, stepped aside, and invited Lin Xian and Liu Feng into the house:
"Sorry, this is my first exposure to the cosmological constant, and it seems a bit plex."
"If you two are not in a rush, would you like to e in for a cup of tea, take a rest, and let me briefly read through this book?"
...
This time, Chen Heping indeed miscalculated.
’Introduction to the Cosmological Constant’ was far more profound than he had imagined; it wasn’t simple at all to read through.
Until dinner time in the evening, he was still immersed in the mysterious and vast ocean of mathematics, clueless, but enthralled.
Hence, Lin Xian and Chen Heping agreed that they would visit again in a month and discuss it in detail then.
A month passed quickly.
When Lin Xian and Liu Feng arrived at the village entrance again, Chen Heping was already waving eagerly, waiting for them:
"Amazing! Teacher Fong!"
Chen Heping grasped Liu Feng’s hands tightly, his eyes full of admiration:
"Your work is truly great, even though I still can’t prehend what the cosmological constant really is, I have a premonition... it must be an incredible discovery! Behind the cosmological constant, there must be extraordinary secrets!"
Liu Feng listened and smiled slightly:
"To be honest, Mr. Chen Heping, I’ve been researching the cosmological constant for a long time... since the 21st century; it’s not just me, many partners have provided us much help."
"Now, we have calculated the value of the cosmological constant, but we can’t go deeper, can’t understand the true meaning of the cosmological constant, nor can we grasp its real power."
"Lin Xian and I both believe that your great talent shouldn’t be wasted in this small village. So... our main purpose in ing today is to invite you to join our team researching the cosmological constant 42 at Rhein University!"
Hearing Liu Feng’s words, Chen Heping was extremely surprised:
"You, you’ve actually calculated the cosmological constant!"
He was very interested.
However...
Thinking of his responsibilities and obligations in the village, the impoverished villagers, and his idle, loafing son...
Chen Heping hesitated.
He loved research and exploration, but he couldn’t let go of this land that nurtured him.
Beside him, Lin Xian clearly saw Chen Heping’s concern and said:
"The second thing we came here for today was to change Rhein University’s previous external strategy, hoping to unite all possible forces... and let the people within and around Donghai City pletely integrate to form a united, supportive whole."
Chen Heping sighed:
"I understand your goodwill, but it’s unrealistic."
"We alone certainly can’t achieve it."
Lin Xian continued:
"But if you are willing to join this plan, you, Big Face Cat, Li Cheng... more and more people put aside conflicts, develop together, and unite the entire Donghai City, it might not be impossible."
Liu Feng nodded and laid out a more specific plan:
"Rhein University has knowledge and technology reserves, but we lack enough population to boost productivity; plementarily, there’s plenty of population outside Donghai City, just lacking technology and guidance."
"Before, Rhein University was barely getting by, so we had to shut ourselves away from worldly matters, but now that Lin Xian is back, we have a leader and can finally take this step."
"In the future, Donghai City, both inside and outside, will have its walls opened, everyone will build, work, rebuild their homes, children can re-enter schools to learn, and the doors of Rhein University will be open to all aspiring young people."
"This is the future all of us most look forward to. I believe, Mr. Chen Heping, you also hope to see such a future, right?"
Middle-aged Chen Heping blinked and took a deep breath.
Countless images flashed in his mind...
Children with smiles on their faces walking into school with backpacks;
Hard-working workers constructing towering buildings;
Engineers in hard hats watching planes take off;
Dedicated students in Rhein University laboratories tackling one problem after another.
This.
This was indeed the world Chen Heping dreamed of!
"Can it..."
Chen Heping tightened his lips:
"Can this really be achieved?"
Lin Xian solemnly nodded:
"Theoretically and fundamentally, it’s entirely feasible. But there is one necessary premise—"
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