Liu Di watched Professor Wang through the window.
He couldn't help but feel nostalgic.
It was as if time had returned to the past, back to the university classroom.
"Tsk tsk... his theory isn't correct."
"Artificial intelligence also has different levels."
"For example, I, the Demon Child, am a product of the combination of electronic chips and your brain."
"Half chip, half biological nerve, I am you, and you are me!"
"I have both the computational speed of a computer and the unrestricted thinking style of a human!"
"So, all my capabilities are one level higher than what he described!"
"For instance, although I am currently a weak AI, once I reach the 4th sequence, I can be compared to what he describes as strong AI!"
After saying this, the Demon Child fell silent.
In the upper right corner of Liu Di's view, a progress bar appeared: Sequence Upgrade 1%...2%...
Professor Wang continued, "Of course, students, the above theories about artificial intelligence are just industry speculations!"
"The so-called artificial intelligence on the market today is merely 'fake' AI with pre-programmed response procedures; they don't actually think!"
"In the current field of technology, there is no true artificial intelligence, and no one currently has the capability to develop it!"
Professor Wang sighed heavily and added, "I wonder if I will be able to witness a true artificial intelligence before I close my eyes for the last time?"
He chuckled and said, "Students, imagine if after class, an AI friend of ours is waiting for you outside the classroom, ready to have tea and catch up. Wouldn't that be a magical thing?"
Ding ding ding...
The class bell rang.
"Class dismissed, everyone!"
Professor Wang greeted the students, picked up his teaching materials, and pushed the door open.
As soon as he stepped out.
He saw the figure in a white shirt and jeans.
"Liu Di?"
Professor Wang wiped his glasses and confirmed again, "Is it really you? Where have you been these past few years? Why haven't you contacted your teacher?"
Liu Di was Professor Wang's most proud student three years ago, even renowned throughout Haida!
"Hehe, teacher, I just had a little situation, but now I'm back, aren't I?"
Liu Di chuckled, summarizing three years of darkness into a single sentence.
"Oh, that's wonderful!"
"I was just saying in class, if there was an AI waiting for me outside... haha, having my own student waiting is just as good!"
The two then went to Professor Wang's office.
After exchanging pleasantries, Professor Wang looked at his beloved student, adjusted his glasses on the bridge of his nose, and said, "You rascals, each one of you is clever and mischievous, never visiting without a reason!"
"Tell me, did you come to see me suddenly to be a lobbyist for that Guo Qian kid?"
Lobbyist?
Guo Qian?
Liu Di was puzzled.
Guo Qian was a good brother from the same dormitory during his university days, second only to A Jia in terms of closeness!
But since the incident three years ago, Liu Di hadn't contacted Guo Qian.
He only heard that in recent years, Guo Qian had been doing well, relying on family connections.
"Teacher, you've misunderstood."
"I do have a reason for coming this time, but it's not for Guo Qian."
Liu Di scratched his head, "I want to buy that abandoned experimental exhibition hall, you know... the 'Experimental Graveyard'!"
"You rascal!"
Professor Wang smiled helplessly, "And you say it's not for Guo Qian?"
"That kid Guo Qian has been pestering me these days, asking me to help persuade the dean to agree to sell that land to him!"
"And now, you're here to plead for him too?"
Professor Wang rubbed his temples and said earnestly, "I'll say it one last time, we are a university, not a commercial institution! Our goal is to educate talent for the country, not to make money!"
"Even though the Experimental Graveyard is desolate, that land is reserved for future research projects. You want to build villas on it? I can't face the dean with that!"
Then, Professor Wang patted Liu Di on the shoulder, "Remember, you are all top students. When you enter society, don't just focus on who can make more money!"
"Why don't you compare who has contributed more to the country?"
"Who has made several technological innovations for the country's scientific development?"
Liu Di was left speechless by his mentor's lecture.
He didn't dare to argue and just listened patiently!
Afterward, Liu Di said helplessly, "Teacher, is it still like when we were in school, where I have to submit assignments and earn credits before I can make requests?"
Unexpectedly.
Upon hearing this, Professor Wang's eyes suddenly dimmed.
He sighed and said, "Liu Di, don't think you can hide it from your teacher. I know about the accident you had, and your brain injury now is not like before."
"You should find a job and work steadily, don't aim too high!"
"If you have financial needs, just tell your teacher."
Liu Di felt even more helpless.
He was at a loss for words.
...
After leaving Haishi University.
Liu Di looked up information about Guo Qian.
Unexpectedly, after three years, this guy had become the chairman of a real estate company!
And the Experimental Graveyard land was part of their next development plan!
Liu Di smiled with satisfaction.
He dialed Guo Qian's number.
"Hello."
The call was answered, and a familiar yet much more mature voice came through.
"Guozi, it's Liu Di."
Liu Di slowly uttered these words, feeling an uncontrollable emotion in his heart.
"Liu Di? Which Liu Di?"
The person on the other end hesitated for a moment, seemingly remembering, and replied indifferently, "What do you want?"
The coldness from the other side made Liu Di frown slightly, "I heard you want to buy the Experimental Graveyard land? I happen to have the same intention, maybe we can discuss it."
There was silence at first, then suddenly a low mocking laugh came through.
"Liu Di, I heard before that you got your eyes poked out and your brain got sick, and I didn't believe it."
"Now, I have to believe it, you really are stupid!"
"Want to buy land? Do you know how much that land costs? It would scare you to death!"
"You really made me laugh!"
"You still think you're that brilliant genius from university days, huh!"
"I thought you'd achieve great things back then, that's why I called you brother!"
"Now your brain is wasted, and you're still pretending with me?"
"I heard you're not doing well now?"
"Heh, if you beg me, considering our years as classmates, I might spare you a few thousand bucks..."
On this end of the call, Liu Di remained silent and gently hung up.
Everything was self-explanatory.
Sigh...
The human heart is hard to fathom.
Who would have thought that a former classmate, after just three years apart, would become so opportunistic and harsh?
Is it society, this great melting pot, that has tainted his true nature?
Or was he always inherently self-serving and narrow-minded?
But.
No matter what.
The bond of classmates is over.
From now on, don't blame me for not showing mercy!