「...」

Liu Feng looked at Lin Xian without saying a word.

He had never thought of his Introduction to the Cosmological Constant as something great, let alone some fanciful idea of saving the world.

But the man before him...

always gave him a mysterious and magical feeling.

Remembering that shocking meteor shower, even if Liu Feng didn't completely believe Lin Xian's words, he was somewhat persuaded.

"Can you explain to me simply, what exactly is the cosmological constant?"

Lin Xian turned to look at Liu Feng:

"I have a general understanding of what Einstein proposed about the cosmological constant, saying it's just an ordinary constant when calculating the gravitational field equation, but do you agree with what Einstein said?"

"I don't agree."

Liu Feng shook his head without hesitation:

"I think... Einstein was lying."

"Lying?"

Lin Xian was surprised by this answer:

"Didn't Einstein eventually admit that the cosmological constant was wrong? He even said it was the biggest mistake of his life... Do you mean to say that Einstein said that on purpose? Was he intentionally concealing something?"

"That's right."

Liu Feng nodded and continued:

"I think Einstein's denial of the existence of the cosmological constant is a completely illogical behavior... According to his original research, although it cannot directly prove the existence of the cosmological constant, it cannot disprove the non-existence of the cosmological constant."

"So, what's the need to deny the cosmological constant so much? I feel that many of Einstein's behaviors in his later years were very strange, very eccentric... not like the behavior of a normal scientist."

"Many people say that because Einstein was old, coupled with many setbacks and persecutions in reality, he was somewhat depressed in his later years, so he did some things that seemed abnormal."

"But... I don't know how to describe this feeling, I feel that Einstein was deliberately avoiding something on the cosmological constant... even, many times the research results he released were deliberately confusing the public."

"You're getting a little far ahead." Lin Xian interrupted Liu Feng and asked his most pressing question again:

"Actually, what I want to know most urgently now is, what exactly is the cosmological constant? What does it mean? What does it represent?"

Facing Lin Xian's question...

Liu Feng was silent for a long time.

Finally, he shook his head:

"Sorry, I can't explain this either. All the experiments I've done now prove that the cosmological constant is wrong. To be honest, I don't even know if this thing exists or what it's for."

"Perhaps, as you said, only when we can verify that the cosmological constant is correct can we get a glimpse of its mysteries."

"So..." Lin Xian wasn't surprised by this result. He naturally knew that Liu Feng currently had no achievements in the field of the cosmological constant, so he continued:

"So, even if I tell you the answer to the cosmological constant now, you can't verify anything?"

"Yes."

Liu Feng replied affirmatively:

"It's like pi. It doesn't matter what pi is, what matters is what pi represents; it's because it's called pi that its value is 3.14, not because its value is 3.14 that it's called pi."

"The same is true for the cosmological constant. It can be any number... but if you don't know why it's that number, what's the point? That's how mathematical axioms are. Knowing the answer directly is meaningless. The process is much more important than the result."

"Alright."

Lin Xian stood up and stated his plan:

"In the future, I will build a dedicated laboratory for you in Donghai City, providing you with sufficient funds and equipment to continue your research on the cosmological constant."

"But during this time, I'll have to trouble you to continue your research at home.

Wait for my call. After I've handled everything, I'll take you to Donghai City."

"What do you need to handle?" Liu Feng was very curious.

"To play a game of cat and mouse." Lin Xian shook his head and smiled:

"Actually, I don't know what my cat and mouse game is, but... for our safety, I must confirm that there is no danger to life before I can officially let you start researching."

Lin Xian looked at Liu Feng sitting on the stone, without going into too much detail.

The murderer who killed Professor Xu Yun hasn't been caught yet, so how can he let Liu Feng start researching Cosmological Constant 42 with peace of mind?

The two of them are now in the same boat. If the Genius Club kills Liu Feng because of the research on the cosmological constant, then the next to die will definitely be himself.

Perhaps the murderer isn't the Genius Club.

But that day in Zhao Yingjun's office, Huang Que personally said, "If you don't ask for trouble, trouble will come to you. Maybe you haven't noticed it yet... but your cat and mouse game has already begun."

Since Huang Que said so, there must be a reason for it.

Lin Xian plans to stay put for now.

Then look for opportunities to see if he can find the murderers hiding in the dark. Only after uprooting them can he safely carry out his future plans.

Since Huang Que said that this is his own cat and mouse game...

Then obviously.

Even if he doesn't take the initiative, the enemies will come to him, right?

He doesn't know if this so-called enemy is the same group of people who killed Xu Yun.

Lin Xian hopes they are the same group of people...

Because he has already figured out their killing patterns. In fact, as long as he doesn't run on the road at 00:42, he can basically pass the level unharmed.

Of course, he still can't be careless.

From the current point of view, Lin Xian doesn't know why the other party is targeting him. The only clue he can think of... is the manuscript he sent to Xu Yun.

But that manuscript has long been destroyed by Xu Yun. In theory, he shouldn't be exposed. So, under this premise... what is the other party relying on to lock onto him?

Lin Xian couldn't figure it out.

...

After settling Liu Feng down and leaving him a large sum of research funding, Lin Xian left Shanxi and returned to Donghai.

After these few days of observation, Lin Xian is still relatively relieved about Liu Feng's side.

His condition is not bad. He has already turned grief into strength and devoted himself wholeheartedly to the research of the cosmological constant.

After all, his meteor shower made up for Li Qiqi's regret and fulfilled her lifelong wish, so her death didn't hit Liu Feng as hard as it did in the original history.

Lin Xian also told Liu Feng that regardless of whether the research on the cosmological constant yields results or not, don't publicize it, or even disclose anything. Everything should be discussed after he has dealt with the affairs in Donghai and built a laboratory for him.

Liu Feng was also very frank.

He said that all funding came from Lin Xian, so he would listen to Lin Xian completely. His only purpose was—

to find a way to prove that the cosmological constant is correct.

Just as Lin Xian said, even if it's only correct once, it would be the best repayment to Li Qiqi.

Rumble!

The aircraft turbine roared to life.

The Boeing 737 left the land of Shanxi Province and headed east towards the international metropolis of Donghai.

After landing, Lin Xian hurried to X Company to deal with the backlog of affairs.

He had been "missing" for too long this time... but who told him he was the company's main investor? No one ever urged him.

Zhao Yingjun only asked him once, and after learning that he was okay, she let him handle it freely.

Lin Xian plans to spend two days focusing on handling the company's affairs, and then after relaxing, he will enter the dream to find CC and continue to sneak into New Donghai City to find the safe.

The process of sneaking into New Donghai City in the second dream is too complicated... If he misses the Three-Knife Flow Thief's plot, he can't join the Face Gang, so the dream entry time is still very strict.

Moreover, before joining the Face Gang, he has to persuade CC in the small forest in Li Cheng's backyard. This means that to successfully sneak into New Donghai City, he must start preparing to enter the dream from noon:

"It's really too troublesome."

Lin Xian was in the office, reviewing accumulated documents, lamenting that there were many troubles in both dreams and reality.

In fact, there is no need to continue staying in X Company.

Since the invitation letter was fake, Zhao Yingjun obviously has nothing to do with the Genius Club. This is just a misunderstanding.

When the time is right... he will resign from X Company.

He is not worried about not seeing Huang Que because of this.

Obviously, Huang Que very much hopes that he will join the Genius Club.

Although he doesn't know what her purpose is, Lin Xian instinctively feels that when he needs it, Huang Que will definitely come to him.

Currently...

let's just take it one step at a time.

Everything, first wait for the start of his cat and mouse game... to see who reveals their identity first.

Ding-dong.

While reviewing documents, the WeChat on his phone rang.

Lin Xian picked it up and saw that it was Tang Xin who sent the message.

Tang Xin: Hi Lin Xian, I heard from Gao Yang that you're back from Shanxi, hehe, do you have time tonight? I want to ask you out for dinner.

Tang Xin, ah.

It seems that she should have settled down in Donghai and has already entered the research institute where Xu Yun was.

He had promised to have dinner with Tang Xin at the class reunion, and it wouldn't be appropriate to refuse.

Lin Xian replied directly:

"Let me treat you. I'll do my duty as the host."

In fact, Lin Xian originally planned to find a time to invite Gao Yang, Tang Xin, and Zhou Duanyun to dinner together.

After all, two classmates have come to Donghai City to develop, and he and Gao Yang have been here for so long, so they should welcome them.

He made an appointment with Tang Xin.

But unfortunately, Gao Yang said he had to work overtime today and couldn't go.

"Are you really working overtime or pretending to work overtime?" Based on Lin Xian's understanding of Gao Yang, this guy is probably lying.

"Hey, why are you so tactless!" Gao Yang said angrily:

"Tang Xin specifically asked you out. If I go as a third wheel, aren't you afraid that Tang Xin will stab me to death with a fork? Even if it's fake overtime, I have to really work overtime today!"

Beep beep.

After saying that, Gao Yang hung up the phone.

It seems... tonight's dinner can only be with Tang Xin.

Lin Xian isn't stupid.

Of course, he can see that Tang Xin likes him.

But this is also something he can't understand...

They were only classmates for a few days in high school. Is he that unforgettable?

Let's see what Tang Xin says tonight.

...

In the evening.

Still that Western restaurant near Zhao Yingjun's house. The quality and taste are good. Lin Xian directly made a reservation here.

"The taste is really good."

Tang Xin tasted the signature caviar and looked at Lin Xian with a smile:

"It's much better than Western food abroad."

"That means it's not authentic here." Lin Xian laughed.

"It's because it's not authentic that it's delicious!" Tang Xin is in a good mood today and dressed up beautifully.

Her makeup is exquisite, her clothes are carefully matched, and she even changed her shoes to high heels.

Presumably, she specifically went home to dress up after getting off work at the research institute before coming to the appointment, unlike Lin Xian... who came directly after work, dressed casually.

"You don't know how bad the food is abroad!" Tang Xin frowned and continued:

"For international students, what they miss the most is Dragon Country's food. Every time I return to the country, I order a lot of takeout and eat my fill, hehe... and then I have to go to the snack stalls at the school gate and eat from beginning to end."

"Which school, Hangzhou No. 1 High School?" Lin Xian cut the small steak on his plate, looked up at Tang Xin:

"The snack street at our school gate is really good. The snack stalls that can survive rely on real skills. The area at the school gate is very competitive."

"Yes! Although I didn't attend Hangzhou No. 1 High School for a few days, I really miss the snacks at the school gate for many years!"

Speaking of the past, Tang Xin's eyes seemed to sparkle with stars:

"Actually, I didn't want to transfer schools at the time... but I was young, and my parents made all the decisions. I cried several times, but it didn't work. In the end, my parents transferred me to the United States."

"But Lin Xian, I'm really surprised that you still remember me! I thought you wouldn't have any impression of me at all. Actually, I was very nervous about attending the class reunion this time, and I even backed out several times and said I wouldn't come... but in the end, I still wanted to see you."

"Oh? Am I that unforgettable?" Lin Xian saw that Tang Xin was bringing the topic back again, so he continued along with her.

Now that Gao Yang, the interrupter, isn't here, no one should interfere with their conversation.

"Hehe, it seems you've forgotten."

Tang Xin rested her chin on her hand, looked at Lin Xian, but there was no disappointment in her eyes.

Lin Xian smiled embarrassedly:

"After all, it's been too long. Did anything... happen between us at the time?"

"Oh, it's normal for you to forget. It's just a small thing."

"Tell me about it. Since you've already brought it up."

Lin Xian raised his wine glass, signaling Tang Xin to raise her glass as well, and took a sip together.

Tang Xin's face was a little flushed. She paused for a few seconds before lowering her head and saying:

"Actually, it's really a small thing. I'm embarrassed to say it... but I've really remembered it for many years."

Tang Xin raised her head, smiled at Lin Xian:

"At that time, it was a physical education class, and... I suddenly got my period. It was the first time I got my period, and I wasn't prepared, so I was very flustered and didn't know what to do."

"At that time, summer clothes were thin, and blood quickly stained my pants. I didn't know what to do at the time, so I just stood there stupidly against the wall... and I was embarrassed to tell others, because after all, I was a transfer student and wasn't familiar with everyone."

"And then you saw it, you didn't say anything, you just took off your coat, and wrapped the sleeves around my waist, like a skirt, to cover the bloodstains on my back."

"Really... you must have forgotten about it, because you really didn't say a word at the time, and just turned around and went to play ball. But at the time, that matter was really unforgettable for me. For a little girl of that age, it was really a very embarrassing thing. The coat you wrapped around me... felt like it saved my life at the time."

After listening to Tang Xin's description, Lin Xian was a little embarrassed.

"I did such a thing?"

He laughed awkwardly twice.

Even if Tang Xin described it so vividly, Lin Xian has no relevant memories at all.

Because he really doesn't think this is a big deal.

Isn't it normal for classmates to help each other, especially to take care of female classmates?

However, this kind of warmhearted thing does seem like his style.

"You're exaggerating a bit." Lin Xian said with a smile:

"This is just mutual help between classmates. It's really not something worth mentioning."

"Maybe I just happened to see it. I believe many classmates in the class would have helped you if they had seen it. Everyone is very enthusiastic."

"The girls definitely don't need to be said. You might just not be familiar with everyone, but the girls in our class are all pretty good. Even the male students... I believe Gao Yang and the others would definitely help if they noticed your predicament."

He can't just be unforgettable because of this little thing, right?

Lin Xian himself feels it's not worth it.

However...

Tang Xin across the table chuckled twice, holding her cheeks:

"What you said makes sense. It's not a big deal. Many people would help me after seeing it."

"But..."

Tang Xin rhythmically turned the fork on the table with her left hand. Her cheeks were flushed under the influence of alcohol, and she tilted her head to look at Lin Xian:

"But at that time, I only met you..."