Super God-Level Top Student-Chapter 772 - 294: Shocking Words

Beliefs may be unbreakable, but a change of faith could happen in an instant.

Especially when the line between right and wrong isn't so clear.

When people in both directions believe they are acting for the good of the country, with the same goals in mind, but each firmly convinced that the means to achieve them are not so uniform, it is often easier for the disappointed to convince themselves to change their course.

Without a doubt, Romand Willy was in such a state at that moment.

If he was just serving his country, which side to choose?

If you really think about it, at least in some ways, the other side didn't seem so foolish!

As for seeking some personal gains...

Isn't that normal?

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Huaxia, the Capital.

In an office, two elderly men were sitting opposite each other, chatting idly.

Of course, at their level, even a few idle words could indirectly affect many people's destinies.

"How have you been lately, Qiu?"

"To be honest, not so good."

"Haha, Qiu, you're always so straightforward. What's the matter? Still angry with that kid?"

"It's not about being angry with him. I'm actually delighted that such a great mathematical talent has emerged in Huaxia. It's just that those of the Yanbei School are too much. Qiao Ze's talent, if it falls into the hands of those who only look out for their interests, is like casting pearls into mire, its luster obscured by filth, its value constrained by ulterior motives.

Qiao Ze's intellect should have been born to explore truth, to serve the great cause of humanity. If it's controlled by palms that only know how to take without giving back, it's a tragic utilization of talent, a heartless squandering of extraordinary genius."

Qian, upon hearing this, laughed.

The old man before him truly had a deep aversion to the Yanbei School.

Qian was certainly aware that this was about the collaboration between Xilin University of Technology and Yanbei University.

To be honest, he didn't expect Yanbei University to make such a choice—it was a classic example of resilience.

Due to this collaboration, Huaqing was in a passive position.

The biggest impact was naturally on the Qiu Zhen Academy's leading class, the elite class, and those four artificial intelligence classes.

This also included the leading talent cultivation program in mathematical sciences presided over by the Qiu before him.

This year, Huaqing's recruitment situation was quite severe. Qian had heard that many students who had passed the leading talent cultivation program in mathematical sciences were supposed to come to Huaqing for preparatory training from March to June, but many had changed their choice.

If they had all signed up for the Qiao Class at University of Technology, it could perhaps be understandable.

But it was said that many students, upon hearing about the collaboration between Yanbei and University of Technology, decided to turn to Yanbei, which could easily be infuriating.

"Qiu, you're worrying too much. It's just cooperation between schools. Indeed, Yanbei was aiming to poach Qiao Ze, but didn't they also fail? You know, when they wanted to bring Qiao Ze to the Capital, he even threatened resignation. Want to use him? Those Yanbei folks don't have the capability."

Qian said with a reassuring smile.

He was not inclined to trouble himself by speaking on behalf of the Yanbei School.

The contradictions between the two sides were already entrenched and simply irreconcilable.

In fact, considering the current situation in the academic world, it was actually a smart decision for Qiao Ze to stay in Xilin.

Had he come to the Capital, he would have inevitably been caught up in the internal strife between academic factions.

Given Qiao Ze's status, even if he showed a slight preference, it would be a severe blow to the other side.

Even if Qiao Ze, true to his nature, would not take sides, he would probably still find it unbearable.

Sometimes he found the thought alone exasperating.

So many complex entanglements of interests made it nearly impossible to remain detached and pure.

Being in Xilin did enable one to avoid a lot of messy affairs.

"Hmph... Then it's that Chen, the president, who is shortsighted!" Qiu huffed coldly.

Qian chuckled and said, "Speaking of which, there's been an interesting incident recently. I only found out about it through discussions among the juniors."

Qiu offhandedly asked, "Interesting how?"

"Well, you know of that Xu from Yanbei University, right? Xu Changshu."

"Oh, the Xu Changshu from the so-called golden generation? I know of him, he indeed has a good talent." Qiu nodded, saying, "Heard he went from darkness to light and joined Xilin University of Technology, is that right?"

"Yes. A few days ago, Zhang Hongcai called Xu Changshu because of the paper Qiao Ze proved on conjectures, and Xu Changshu said something very interesting, really amusing our Director Zhang and making him run off to complain to Liao."

"Oh? What did that Xu Changshu say?"

"He said the mathematics researched at Xilin Mathematics Research Institute and the mathematics they study are becoming quite different matters, and that if they could master the new tools they were studying, given more time, the professors at the institute could prove the conjecture.

Also, there were some predictions about the future development of mathematical applications, which were very insightful. Starting from Xilin Mathematics Research Institute, once Qiao's Algebraic Geometry becomes more widespread, the tools used in mathematical analysis will be revolutionized, and in a few more years, many teaching materials used might have to be completely revamped."

Qian exclaimed sadly.

This statement left Qiu silent.

No matter how much discontent he harbored within, upon hearing these words, all was transformed into profound helplessness; his only regret might be why he could not be twenty years younger, even ten would do.

Of course, this was the helplessness shared by many mathematical greats.

In Huaxia, there is a saying: "Live old, learn old," but when one reaches a certain age, the difficulty of absorbing new knowledge, especially in mathematics, is too great. Even if one could, through abundant experience, judge the correctness of certain proofs and propositions, or use those mature tools directly.