53: Chapter 53 Fame in the Industry Circle?

The teacher's teacher wants to see me?

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Wang Shuo felt a bit bewildered; what was going on?

"Teacher Ding, who is your teacher..."

"Professor Zeng Xuewei." Teacher Ding Runan tilted her face slightly upward, revealing a hint of pride.

"So it's Professor Zeng. I've heard much about him, my apologies for not recognizing the name sooner..."

These familiar pleasantries... Teacher Ding Runan's expression quickly turned cold.

"You haven't heard of Professor Zeng?"

"Uh..." Wang Shuo touched his head awkwardly and said, "Actually, I... haven't heard of every professor..."

Teacher Ding Runan didn't know how to respond. She suppressed her temper again and said coldly, "It's fine if you haven't heard of him. When you meet Professor Zeng in a moment, be a bit smarter. Perhaps in the future, you could be selected as a member of the research group."

Seeing that Wang Shuo seemed somewhat indifferent, Teacher Ding Runan raised her voice, "Do not underestimate the status of being a member of the research group! Professor Zeng leads internationally renowned research experiments. If you are fortunate enough to participate and have your name signed on a paper, it will have a profound impact on your future!"

Since Teacher Ding was so serious, Wang Shuo could only nod. He pointed to the stack of A4 paper on the table. These were things he had spent a small portion of his Brain Domain power to translate from the new code language back into English-based code. After all, when communicating with others, English-based code was still the most applicable language; the new code language hadn't been perfected or promoted yet, and even if he wrote it out, they wouldn't understand it.

"Then these... are you not going to write them?"

"Keep them for now, and write more when you have time later." Teacher Ding Runan carefully collected the stack of A4 paper and put it into her bag. Wang Shuo keenly noticed the low-key LV logo on the bag.

Ever since his Brain Domain was strengthened, Wang Shuo's observation skills and sensitivity had risen by many levels.

"By the way, Wang Shuo." Teacher Ding Runan turned her head and stared at Wang Shuo, "You have so many drafts... you wouldn't happen to have a finished product already, would you?"

"A finished product?" Wang Shuo was stunned. He thought about it carefully; his Ling was built using the new code language. Strictly speaking, it didn't count as a finished product under the English-based code system, so...

"Not yet, Teacher Ding." Wang Shuo said shyly, "Writing this software using English code is too complicated, and the results aren't good, so I haven't done it yet."

"That's true." Teacher Ding Runan breathed a sigh of relief. She was really afraid that the shy-looking boy in front of her would admit it in a casual tone; if he did, he wouldn't be a genius, but a monster.

"Professor Zeng is in the laboratory right now. Come with me, we'll head over now."

On the way, Teacher Ding Runan introduced her teacher, Professor Zeng, to Wang Shuo in detail.

"Teacher Zeng's original name is Professor Zeng Xuewei. He is our school's honorary vice-principal and a professor, specializing in automatic control and computer intelligence implementation principles."

"Teacher Zeng's research scope is vast, but it mainly covers the following areas: First is the convergence of artificial neural networks and its application in pattern recognition. This is very complex, so I won't explain it."

"Second is the theory of pattern recognition and associative memory based on neural networks. Generally speaking, it involves simulating the human brain to perform algorithmic recognition and using data caching to achieve associative memory."

Wang Shuo understood. This was a most basic intelligent core, but it was still in a theoretical state and far from reaching a systemic level. If research continued this way, without any major errors, within the existing computer system, he estimated that in ten or twenty years, a primitive intelligent core would emerge.

"This has some commonalities with your ideas; you should understand, no need for me to explain specifically," Teacher Ding Runan said. "But the difference is that your ideas already have a certain level of operability, whereas this..."

"Third is computer intelligence based on the aforementioned principles. In fact, simulation-based growth algorithms have already achieved some results, but..."

Teacher Ding Runan seemed to think of something and added, "This is also my research topic. In my life, what I hope for most is to one day create a brand-new Artificial Intelligence in my own hands—not some fake AI voice assistant like Xiao Ai or Xiao Du, but a real Artificial Intelligence that can communicate normally with humans."

Teacher Ding Runan's eyes were shining. At this moment, Wang Shuo felt she was actually a bit cute, at least not the Old Witch who made people tremble in fear.

"Old Witch, this... actually..."

"What did you just call me?" Teacher Ding Runan looked displeased.

"Old..." Wang Shuo let the word Old Witch slip out, but seeing Teacher Ding Runan clench her fist, he quickly changed his words: "...Teacher, I have something to say."

"Keep it in." Teacher Ding Runan huffed and turned to walk into a building nearby.

Wang Shuo wiped his sweat. That was a close call. Who knows how he subconsciously let the words Old Witch slip out? Fortunately, he had been sharp-witted since he was a child.

Professor Zeng's laboratory was on the third floor.

Wang Shuo awkwardly followed the furious Teacher Ding Runan into this laboratory, which was quite famous outside.

It was called a laboratory, but in reality, it was a huge server room filled with various servers, computers, switches, and complex equipment that even Wang Shuo couldn't name.

There were four or five people busy in the laboratory. Seeing Teacher Ding Runan and Wang Shuo enter, they only slightly lifted their heads to look, then continued working on their own tasks. Some didn't even lift their heads and didn't notice the two people entering at all.

Teacher Ding Runan led Wang Shuo through the crowd of equipment and personnel to a suite in the deepest part of the room and knocked gently on the door.

"Come in."

Teacher Ding Runan pushed the door open.

"Teacher."

"Runan, you're here."

Inside the room, a bespectacled Middle-aged man looked up at Teacher Ding Runan who walked in, then looked at Wang Shuo behind her, and smiled, "If I'm not mistaken, this must be Wang Shuo, who has become famous in the industry circle these past few days."

Wang Shuo, famous in the industry circle? What did that mean? Wang Shuo was quite bewildered, and this sentence sounded familiar. But regardless, it didn't stop him from quickly acting polite and greeting him. His mother had taught him since he was young to pay respects when seeing elders.

"Hello, Professor Zeng, I am Wang Shuo."

"Good, good." Professor Zeng beamed with joy, pointed to the sofa on the side, and said, "Please, have a seat."

Wang Shuo looked at Teacher Ding Runan. Teacher Ding Runan ignored him and walked to the sofa to sit down by herself.

This woman was even more vindictive than Chen Xin. It was just an accidental slip of calling her an Old Witch, right? Was it really necessary?

Muttering to himself, but with an awkward touch to his nose on the surface, Wang Shuo hurriedly walked to the other end of the sofa and sat down.

"Student Wang Shuo is a freshman this year, right?"

"Yes, Professor Zeng."

"Not bad, not bad." Professor Zeng examined Wang Shuo and nodded, "If it weren't for that girl Chen Xin insisting that it was only you, I really wouldn't believe that anyone in the country could independently create a complete CNC machining system, and one with performance exceeding that of Japan's systems. Student Wang Shuo, you are very good."

It was more than just good; it was simply unbelievable. But he couldn't say this to Wang Shuo's face. Professor Zeng felt he could go into acting; with this ability to keep his composure, he wouldn't go if he wasn't given a leading role.

"Professor Zeng, you praise me too much. I don't have that ability." Wang Shuo thought about how most of the workload was completed by Ling and felt a bit ashamed, "Actually... I only provided some source code... most of the work was..."

"Outsourced to other companies?" Professor Zeng smiled and took over the conversation. Actually, this was normal. Experts like them simply didn't believe in things like one person doing it in fifteen days.

Fifteen days? Forget about the system; they couldn't even build the architecture.

He comforted him gently, "These are all trivial matters. Many software programs nowadays are made this way."

Fine, you've already filled in the blanks, what else can I say?

Wang Shuo listened obediently.

"Actually, I wanted to see you after I returned from the venue, Student Wang Shuo. But I didn't expect our meeting to be so late."

Wang Shuo felt a bit awkward, "Professor Zeng, I'm sorry, I really couldn't get away these past two days."

"No need to apologize." Professor Zeng waved his hand, "I know you must have your own affairs. As long as it doesn't delay your studies, this is your freedom."

"This... Teacher." Teacher Ding Runan, sitting on the side, couldn't help but add, "Student Wang Shuo has been absent from class for two consecutive days."

"Absent for two days?" Professor Zeng was clearly stunned for a moment. He looked at Wang Shuo, and Wang Shuo revealed a harmless, innocent smile.

Professor Zeng shook his head with a bitter smile. Sure enough, the more capable a person is, the weirder their personality is. He had heard from Teacher Ding Runan that the Wang Shuo in front of him had first been in a coma for over forty days because of a party, then requested leave for over ten days after waking up, and now had been absent for two days. This meant he hadn't attended a single class.

This matter could be big or small. If it were someone else, it would naturally be a major issue to be handled according to school regulations, but with Wang Shuo... Thinking of the rumors he heard from Chen Xin, plus what he had seen with his own eyes, Professor Zeng made a decision.

"Let's just let this matter go, Runan."

"But, Teacher, absenteeism is a serious violation of school rules, and it will result in the deduction of all credits for two courses," Teacher Ding Runan reminded him.

"I will talk to the dean." Professor Zeng smiled and said to Wang Shuo, "Student Wang Shuo, if you have anything in the future, just tell Runan."

This is... giving him long-term leave?

Wang Shuo was suddenly a bit uneasy. This wasn't a sign that they were going to give up on him, was it?

"Professor Zeng, I'm afraid this... isn't very good, right?"

"There's nothing wrong with it." Professor Zeng smiled, "Compared to what you have done, Student Wang Shuo, these things are simply not worth mentioning. As long as you can produce software like the Mark I System, never mind granting you leave or making up credits, even if it's graduating you directly, I can strive for it for you!"

Wang Shuo's eyes widened. What did I do?

Looking at Wang Shuo's disbelieving expression, Professor Zeng smiled happily, "I suppose you don't know yet, Student Wang Shuo? Come, take a look at this and you will know."

As he spoke, Professor Zeng took out his mobile phone, tapped it a few times, then stood up and handed it to Wang Shuo.

Wang Shuo didn't dare to be slow, so he hurriedly took it. He glanced at it and was stunned.

It was a post, the author was named "So Near, Yet So Far." Wang Shuo looked at the title; it was released on the current hottest headline. The number of clicks on this post had already exceeded three million, and even the comments had reached an astonishing 2,400.

"Exploring the Mystery: The Astonishing Person Behind Chen Group."

"I suppose everyone's social media feeds have recently been flooded with the news of Chen Group launching a new product and driving away Japanese engineers. As a veteran in the industry, I, Tianya, could not escape the fate of being bombarded."

"Things spread online can be true or false. Whether you can distinguish the truth depends on your insight and ability. But according to news from various sources, the possibility that this news is true is very high. Why? Just look at Chen Group's stock, which has been hitting the daily limit for three consecutive days! This red-hot stock has completely turned into a dark horse that emerged halfway, leaving others far behind in the stock market where experts gather. If you haven't bought it, hurry up and buy it; it's a sure-win deal!"

"The news is astonishing, and the mood is exciting. The dream that we insiders have pursued for decades seems to have been achieved by Chen Group in a single day. We finally possess a CNC software program that can rival the world's advanced levels—no, judging by the reaction of the Japanese engineers, it should be even more advanced! We should give Chen Group a big thumbs up. Let us all cheer for Chen Group's success!"

"But amidst the excitement, I, Tianya, cannot help but wonder: why was a field that China hasn't broken through for decades suddenly presented by Chen Group in such an understated way? According to my understanding after interviewing actual participants, the CNC operating system Chen Group brought out this time was not proposed by Chen Group's senior management or official channels, but was brought out by the second daughter of Chen Group's chairman, under circumstances where everyone was pessimistic. Although facts have proven that this is a darker horse than Chen Group's stock, this method is worth discussing. Is there any other reason behind this?"

"Holding such thoughts, I, Tianya, conducted a detailed exploration and perhaps found some clues."

"Let us first understand the origin of this system. According to reports, the second daughter of Chen Group's chairman once said in public that this system was developed by one person in just over ten days—this is, of course, a joke. We all know that the research and development of a system has its own process and involves countless things. Words like 'one person spending ten days' should, for now, be treated as a little girl's unwilling roar. But there is another piece of information worth noting, and that is a company name, called..."

"Frontier Technology Co., Ltd.!"