203: Chapter 202 One word: Yes!

What kind of experience is it to be surrounded by a group of people like stars holding up the moon, especially when this group consists of prestigious principals, deans, and professors?

Wang Shuo was experiencing it right now.

Overwhelmed by the favor.

And even more shocked than him were the confused graduate students and undergraduates nearby.

Their eyes widened as they looked in astonishment at young man who had stepped out of the black business car, now being surrounded by a crowd of professors who had been waiting on the sidelines; their eyes were almost popping out of their sockets.

They were all too familiar with the people in that group.

The fat one was the Dean of the School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, the thin one was the Dean of the School of Optics and Electronic Information, and the one wearing glasses was the Dean of the School of Artificial Intelligence and Automation...

And the smiling Middle-aged man leading them made them feel as if they were seeing things.

Was this really the stern Professor Zeng?

Was this really the unreachable Principal?

Why did it feel like even the sun was acting strange today?

Who exactly was young man? How could he make the Principal and all the Deans come here to receive him in person?

"That's not all."

A graduate student interrupted his companion, who was counting the heads, and pointed at the crowd: "Did you see the person standing next to the Principal? Doesn't he look familiar?"

The companion paused, observed carefully, and after a long while, exclaimed: "That is Academician Fang Shineng!"

The graduate student nodded: "It is Academician Fang."

Others might not recognize him, but how could they, as graduate students who studied and looked at photos every day, not recognize him?

Every Academician was a goal they were striving towards.

"This big shot actually came too."

The companion gasped, his voice filled with disbelief.

The graduate student did not answer, watching as young man was ushered into the building by the Deans, his expression unreadable.

"Who exactly is this Young Man?"

The students looked at each other, and no one answered.

But a moment later, the news of the Principal and the Deans welcoming the mysterious Young Man was posted on the campus forum, causing an uproar.

...

Wang Shuo did not know how many jaws Principal Ding and Professor Zeng's decision had dropped, or how much attention it had attracted.

If he had known, he would definitely have refused decisively.

Keeping a low profile is the true nature of a man.

But there are no ifs in this world.

A few minutes later, Wang Shuo was brought to the door of the conference room.

"Wang Shuo." Principal Ding's tone was rarely serious: "You must be mentally prepared for the person you are about to meet. Whether he approves of you or not is very important to you, to us, and to the school. Do you understand?"

It would have been fine if he hadn't said anything, but now Wang Shuo was even more curious.

However, looking at the expectant gazes in everyone's eyes, Wang Shuo nodded under quite a bit of pressure.

"Very good."

Principal Ding pushed open the door: "Go in, and be polite."

Wang Shuo stepped inside, and the door closed.

Inside the conference room, only one very energetic Middle-aged man was sitting, though the slight gray hair at his temples revealed his age.

Seeing Wang Shuo enter, he smiled slightly and pointed to the seat opposite him: "Sit down."

Wang Shuo sat down as instructed.

"Since it's our first meeting, let me introduce myself. My name is Qin Tairen, and I currently serve as..." The Middle-aged man paused.

"The Dean of the Central Academy of Sciences."

...

Outside the door.

Principal Ding looked at the tightly closed conference room door, feeling somewhat worried.

This feeling was a bit like when he sent Teacher Ding Runan to take the college entrance exam; he knew clearly that the child was excellent and had full confidence, but he still couldn't help but worry.

"Old Zeng, do you think... will Dean Qin..."

"He won't." Professor Zeng shook his head: "Teacher indeed has very high requirements for students, and there are many students who cannot catch his eye, but that definitely does not include Wang Shuo."

"You really have a lot of confidence in Wang Shuo."

Principal Ding shook his head, feeling slightly helpless.

"If Teacher Ding Runan could independently create something like zero egg—no, even just one-tenth of zero egg—I would have a lot of confidence in her too."

Principal Ding: "..."

Can we still have a proper conversation?

If you want to speak, just speak; if you want to express your opinion, just do that. Why drag my Teacher Ding Runan into it? Did my Teacher Ding Runan look for you or provoke you?

Besides, is my Teacher Ding Runan really that bad?

One-tenth? Who are you looking down on?

However... thinking about the performance of zero egg during the tests these past few days, Principal Ding somewhat dejectedly abandoned the idea of arguing.

This thing called zero egg is indeed not something Teacher Ding Runan could create.

He even felt that such a thing shouldn't even exist under the current technological conditions.

But it did appear, which is simply inconceivable.

That kid Wang Shuo is really smart, having created something miraculous.

After sighing, Principal Ding was just about to speak when the door opened.

Wang Shuo walked out with a puzzled expression.

So fast? He's only been in for a few minutes? Has he already gained Dean Qin's approval?

Principal Ding went up to meet him with some surprise.

"Principal, Dean Qin wants you and Professor Zeng to go in."

Dean Qin? It seems Dean Qin has revealed his identity directly; does this mean there's a chance?

Principal Ding's eyes lit up, but now was not the time to ask questions, so he could only nod and walk into the conference room with Professor Zeng.

Leaving Wang Shuo standing there, rubbing his chin in confusion.

...

Inside the conference room.

"Dean Qin, why did you let Wang Shuo leave?"

"I asked what I needed to ask, why should he stay?"

"You're done asking?" Principal Ding asked with anticipation: "Have you decided to accept Wang Shuo?"

Professor Zeng also cast his gaze toward Dean Qin, very attentive.

If Dean Qin really accepted Wang Shuo, the relationship between the two of them would officially become that of fellow disciples.

However, under their gaze, Dean Qin shook his head slightly.

"Why?" Principal Ding asked, puzzled: "What did Wang Shuo do wrong? Did he offend you?"

"How could he offend me?" Dean Qin smiled slightly: "It is I who suddenly changed my mind."

Looking at Principal Ding and Professor Zeng's puzzled eyes, Dean Qin continued: "Don't you want to know what Wang Shuo and I talked about in these few minutes?"

Both nodded.

"Actually, it was nothing much. I just asked him three questions." Dean Qin's expression became slightly serious, and he began: "I asked him if Artificial Intelligence could replace humans."

This kind of question...

Professor Zeng was slightly nervous; this already involved the relationship between Artificial Intelligence and humans. This question had been purely theoretical before, but after the birth of zero egg, it was no longer just theory, but a practical issue.

He wanted to hear how Wang Shuo answered.

"Wang Shuo answered: Artificial Intelligence can never replace humans; it is merely an appendage of humans."

Dean Qin thought for a moment and added: "He answered very definitely, with absolute certainty."

Professor Zeng was slightly surprised; why was Wang Shuo so certain?

If Artificial Intelligence really developed, wouldn't its work efficiency far exceed that of humans? Wouldn't replacing humans just be a matter of time?

Before, no one would have believed Wang Shuo's words, only taking them as the ramblings of a young man.

But now it was different; Wang Shuo was the person who had created the world's first Artificial Intelligence.

His words carried enough weight.

With the widespread dissemination of zero egg, the scope of this weight would become larger and larger, until it reached the whole world.

"The second question was, will Artificial Intelligence rebel against humans?"

This question... had been born the day the concept of Artificial Intelligence was conceived, so it wasn't too outrageous.

It's just that the answer to this question was also debated, with various ambiguous opinions. The reason was that current Artificial Intelligence was too simple-minded, so no one was too worried.

But... would zero egg?

"Wang Shuo's answer was: No, never."

"Also with absolute certainty, without any hesitation."

Professor Zeng was slightly silent, thinking about the two questions Wang Shuo had answered. If it were him, he would definitely not say that, at least not with such certainty.

"The third question was..."

Dean Qin raised his eyes: "Will true Artificial Intelligence life be born in the future?"

"Wang Shuo's answer was..."

Dean Qin slowly spat out one word.

"Yes!"

Principal Ding and Professor Zeng, who were thinking, suddenly raised their heads, their expressions changing abruptly.