Chapter 6 A Genius Ahead of His Time
Errors throughout.
This was the second time Lin Xian heard this word.
Mathematics experts 600 years later will evaluate the book "Introduction to the Cosmological Constant" the same way Teacher Qi Yan evaluates Liu Feng now...
Wrong throughout!
For a scholar, these four words are extremely lethal.
But then I thought about it.
Perhaps it is precisely because everyone thinks that "Introduction to the Cosmological Constant" is wrong and worthless that this book has survived 600 years unscathed, and even escaped the genius club.
Otherwise, with the genius club's cautious behavior.
Let’s not talk about how long Liu Feng can live.
Just Liu Feng's acting paper, I'm afraid not even one will be left in the world.
If we reason from this perspective...
Perhaps today's genius club also doesn't understand what the cosmological constant is, what 42 is, and what 42 is. 】
It wasn't until the big-faced cat's father calculated the result of 42 in 2624 that they truly understood the truth and power of the cosmological constant. 】
Quite interesting.
A theory that everyone thinks is wrong turns out to be the most correct.
The result of the cosmological constant is the number 42, which is not important. What is important is... why it is 42 and what 42 means.
no doubt.
The person who can best answer this answer is the father of the big-faced cat. He is a unique insider in the long history.
And the second person who is closest to the answer... Lin Xian believes that it may be Liu Feng, the author of "Introduction to the Cosmological Constant."
…
Since this mentor Qi Yan also believes that "Introduction to the Cosmological Constant" is wrong throughout, there is no need to continue the exchange.
Lin Xian got Liu Feng's address from him and left.
I also learned about it by the way.
Liu Feng and Li Qiqi are both students at Shanxi University. Their family backgrounds are not good, and they are almost orphans. They met and fell in love because of their work-study program.
After the two graduated from undergraduate degrees, Liu Feng continued to study for graduate school, and Li Qiqi entered social work to support Liu Feng and make money to support Liu Feng's studies and research.
Unfortunately……
The hemp rope is cut at the thinnest part, and bad luck only seeks out the miserable.
Li Qiqi was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer not long after Liu Feng graduated with a master's degree and the two were planning to get married.
Pancreatic cancer is known as the king of cancers, mainly because it has the lowest survival rate and the highest mortality rate. The vast majority of diagnosed patients do not survive three years, and the survival rate after five years is only 5%.
No wonder.
Lin Xian recalled the small piece of paper included in the "Introduction to the Cosmological Constant" 600 years later. It seemed that it was Li Qiqi's suicide note before his death.
"I hope I can see Li Qiqi alive again."
Lin Xian took the Liu Feng family's
…
Liu Feng's residence is very remote.
Far away from the urban area, in the most corner of the county, it can be seen that his living conditions are very poor.
It was already dark when Lin Xian arrived.
These are all messy self-built houses. Just when Lin Xian was wondering where to start looking for Liu Feng's house...
Squeak.
The iron gate of a small courtyard with low walls was pushed open, and a man wearing a yellow helmet and a yellow vest came out pushing a motorcycle.
There was also a huge yellow box tied to the back seat of the motorcycle.
this!
Such a familiar color scheme!
Takeaway set!
When the delivery boy raised his head to adjust the straps of his helmet, Lin Xian happened to see his appearance——
"Liu Feng!?"
Lin Xian's voice was louder.
Because when this takeout suit is worn on a top master's student, the contrast is really huge!
The young man was slightly startled and looked at Lin Xian:
"Who are you?"
Judging from his reaction, Liu Feng must have not run away.
Lin Xian stepped forward, stretched out his hand to shake Liu Feng's hand:
"Hello Liu Feng, my name is Lin Xian."
Liu Feng shook hands with Lin Xian dumbly, and then looked at him:
"What's the matter? I don't seem to recognize you."
Lin Xian explained his purpose of coming:
"I met your supervisor Qi Yan at Shanxi University. To be honest, I am very interested in your research project and I want to sponsor you."
"What project?" Liu Feng was quite surprised:
"Cosmological constant?"
"Yes." Lin Xian nodded:
"Although many people say your theory is wrong, I think it may really be correct. If you don't mind, I would like to provide you with a laboratory and financial support. I hope you can continue to carry out this research. "
Liu Feng chuckled twice.
Then he lowered his head and opened the takeout order-taking software on the phone holder:
"Thank you for saying that. But...I'm sorry, the cosmological constant is no longer important to me now."
"Is it about Li Qiqi?"
Lin Xian said bluntly:
"I can also afford all the treatment expenses for Li Qiqi. Even though I am so young, I am actually quite rich."
"Did Teacher Qi tell you this?" Liu Feng said calmly while operating his cell phone.
Lin Xian nodded again:
"I know a little bit about you guys. I think... you are doing takeout now mainly to make money, right?"
"Yes." Liu Feng sighed:
"Qiqi's treatment is very expensive, with special medicines, regular dialysis and chemotherapy, etc. I usually go to tutor, and run takeout in my spare time. Ordinary jobs can't support a cancer patient, especially for people like us who don't have a family background."
"So..." Lin Xian patted Liu Feng on the shoulder:
"Why don't you consider what I just said? I can fund your research and also cover Li Qiqi's medical expenses. This is a good thing for both of you, so why not do it?"
"Thank you for your kindness, but I'm sorry, I don't plan to study the cosmological constant anymore."
Ding Dong.
The sound of a takeout order rang on Liu Feng's phone.
He swiped the screen of his mobile phone and whispered:
"Teacher Qi did tell you a lot of things, but there are some things that Teacher Qi doesn't know. Qiqi's health is not good. In order to let me study for a master's degree and do research, she worked several jobs a day... She is in such a bad health now, probably because she was exhausted at that time."
"Now that I think about it, Teacher Qi is right. Children like us should focus on life. It's all my fault that I was too stubborn at that time. And the most important thing is..."
Liu Feng raised his head and looked at Lin Xian with a lonely look:
"Qiqi is already in the late stage of pancreatic cancer. She won't live for too long. The last period of her life is... Time, I want to spend more time with her. "
Lin Xian looked into his eyes, feeling like there was a pool of stagnant water in them:
"Don't you want to know... Is your "Introduction to the Cosmological Constant" wrong or right?"
"It is wrong."
Liu Feng answered without hesitation:
"Whether in mathematics or outside of mathematics, it is undoubtedly wrong."
"Sorry, I have to go."
Liu Feng kicked up the motorcycle stand and took a last look at Lin Xian:
"I haven't studied the cosmological constant for a long time... If you didn't tell me today, I would have almost forgotten it."
Thump, thump, thump...
The motorcycle went away with black smoke and disappeared on the complicated path.
...
Lin Xian was blowing the evening breeze, smelling the exhaust that gradually diffused in the air, and looking at the direction where Liu Feng left...
Liu Feng's eyes were the kind of hopeless, zombie-like eyes.
He seemed to care about nothing.
But Lin Xian believed...
He should have fought and worked hard before, but this world is really too unfriendly to the little people at the bottom.
The hardships of life are enough to overwhelm all dreams and persistence.
Not every artist can become Van Gogh after death.
A more tragic fact is...
When Van Gogh was alive, he was not Van Gogh, he was just a nobody, and his paintings were worthless.
Just like Liu Feng in front of him.
Perhaps.
His research results are really too advanced...
Far ahead of the times.
Too much ahead of the times.
Even 600 years later, humans still cannot understand his works, and still classify them as a worthless and wrong "love testimony".
It is not even qualified to be placed in the academic work exhibition area.
Lin Xian inexplicably thought of a sentence that evaluated Mendel, the founder of genetics-
Genius transcends the times, bringing only loneliness and contempt. 】
Now in this world...
I am afraid that only I firmly believe that "Introduction to the Cosmological Constant" is correct.
Really only myself.
Because from Liu Feng's eyes just now... Lin Xian can feel that even he himself has little confidence in "Introduction to the Cosmological Constant".
Or... he has given up on himself after countless setbacks and denials.
The dark clouds dispersed.
The moonlight fell.
The remote suburbs also became brighter. Perhaps most of the people living here are migrant workers. At this time when the lights should be on, it is dark and lifeless.
Creaking————
The door of Liu Feng's low-walled courtyard opened.
After more than ten seconds, a wheelchair slowly moved out.
A thin girl wearing a big white beret, a white cotton coat, and a white blanket walked out of the house in a wheelchair.
Her arms are very thin...
It can be seen that she has used up all her strength just to turn the wheelchair.
It took her several minutes to move from the house to the middle of the yard with difficulty, and looked up at the dark and bright night sky.
Perhaps she noticed Lin Xian's sight...
She turned her head, smiled at Lin Xian, nodded and greeted him.
This girl is really too thin.
She was just a little fatter than Xu Yiyi on the hospital bed.
Needless to say, this person must be Liu Feng's girlfriend, or his married wife, Li Qiqi.
Lin Xian walked slowly and smiled to the chest-high courtyard wall, deliberately keeping a certain distance, and waved to Li Qiqi:
"Hello, Qiqi, can we chat?"