Chapter 320 His Pattern, Gold Medal First (Update 1)
Jiang Fuyue suddenly raised her eyes and looked at Xie Dingyuan——
"In fact, I don't think P necessarily equals NP. Although there are already many computer scientists and mathematicians working in this direction, trying to prove that the equation holds."
This idea can no longer be described as "bold", it is even a little crazy.
It's like someone suddenly jumps out and says: I think there's something wrong with Newtonian mechanics.
Such an approach is clearly against the mainstream and is a thankless task.
This is also the important reason why Jiang Fuyue remained silent and refused to speak clearly when Xie Dingyuan asked her just now.
But now she has changed her mind.
After seeing this man's seriousness and professionalism in scientific research, she suddenly became very curious about his attitude towards academic paradoxes.
To be honest, Jiang Fuyue is not very optimistic.
Although the two have only had a short time of contact, it is not difficult to find that Xie Dingyuan is a very independent and thoughtful person.
The inherent arrogance also means "acting arbitrarily" to a certain extent, and such people are mostly stubborn, and their views on established things are difficult to change.
This is also why scientists, especially those with high academic status and outstanding achievements, often give people the stereotype of being eccentric and difficult to get along with.
But in fact, Xie Dingyuan's reaction was much calmer than Jiang Fuyue had imagined. Even after hearing such an almost "heretical" idea, he didn't even show a trace of surprise.
"If P is not equal to NP, it means that not all problems can be solved automatically," he said.
Jiang Fuyue nodded, his eyes burning, not missing any expression on the other person's face.
The concentration in the girl's eyes at that moment once again made the man's heart beat faster.
Yet the voice that came out of his mouth remained calm and composed: "That's okay," he said. "Knowing which tools don't work well can help people find better tools, right?"
Jiang Fuyue was surprised at his vision and pattern.
If a person can accept his own kind, he can be praised for being broad-minded; but if he can also tolerate others of different kinds, then his ambitions must be far-reaching.
Does God care about ants fighting?
Won't.
Because his height determines that he can only look at the world - he sees the earth and all the people, and observes the various aspects of human life.
What are ants?
What does it matter whether we fight or not?
Xie Dingyuan: "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Jiang Fuyue suddenly came back to her senses, a faint smile spreading across her lips: "I suddenly discovered something interesting."
"Can I know?"
She shook her head: "No."
"...Oh." It sounded a bit muffled.
Xie Dingyuan: "If you want to prove that P is not equal to NP, you have to prove that there are no algorithms that can solve some NP problems, even those that have not yet been discovered. But in fact, it is difficult to prove that it is impossible to do something, even though it is not logically impossible[1]."
Jiang Fuyue: "Since it's not impossible, then it means there is such a possibility, right?"
And this is the charm of scientific research.
After all, when Einstein said that Newtonian mechanics had problems and only applied to low-speed motion, the theory of relativity was born.
Xie Dingyuan nodded, and the look in his eyes as he looked at her was filled with different emotions and sparkling with light.
"One last question," Jiang Fuyue met his gaze, her eyes clear and bright, as if illuminating everything. "Since you agree with my idea, have read my train of thought, and even expanded upon it, why don't you prove it yourself?"
From the first sentence to every sentence thereafter, Xie Dingyuan was trying to guide her to solve this problem.
"Why?" Jiang Fuyue asked again.
The man didn't answer directly, but only said: "Let me tell you a story."
"?"
Psychologists conducted an experiment with mathematicians as research subjects.
He locked the mathematician in a small wooden house, put some fire starters on the ground, a table, and a bucket of water on the table.
The psychologist then lit the kindling on the ground.
The mathematician picked up the bucket of water on the table and put out the fire.
Then, the psychologist conducted the experiment again. He locked the mathematician in the room with the table, bucket and fire kindling, but this time, the bucket was placed on the ground, close to the fire kindling, and then the psychologist set the fire again.
Xie Dingyuan: "What do you think this mathematician will do?"
Jiang Fuyue raised an eyebrow: "Put out the fire?"
The man shook his head. "The mathematician picked up the bucket, put it on the table, and waited. The psychologist and his colleagues finally managed to rescue him from the burning cabin. Frustrated, they asked, 'Why didn't you put out the fire like you did last time?!'"
Jiang Fuyue was also wondering why.
Xie Dingyuan paused for two seconds and smiled, "The mathematician said: I have reduced the problem to a previously solved situation."
At this moment, a voice suddenly came from a distance: "Sister Yue——"
It was Fan Ye, Gao Zhaoming and Huang Hui who came over.
Xie Dingyuan gave her a deep look. "I've already reduced the P/NP problem to a category I've already solved, so I won't tackle it again. But for you, I think it should still be fresh and attractive."
"Finally, congratulations on winning the championship with full marks. I hope there will be better news in the near future."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Jiang Fuyue stood there, stunned for two seconds before reacting——
What does "I have reduced it to a category that has been solved" and "it is still new to you" mean?
Is this a mockery of her not being as fast as him?
Jiang Fuyue felt the arrogance and crushing pressure coming towards him.
You wait!
"Huh? Is that the Mr. who set the question?" Fan Ye looked in the direction where Xie Dingyuan left and muttered softly.
Huang Hui nodded: "Very similar."
Gao Zhaoming also agreed.
However, the three of them did not delve into it further. At this moment, they were still immersed in the excitement of knowing the results, with joy in their eyes and brows.
Fan Ye: "Sister Yue, our Chinese team is really amazing, isn't it?"
He looks like he's asking for praise.
"Yeah," Jiang Fuyue couldn't help but pinch her face gently, "You are very good."
"Hehe... just a little bit. Although I can't compare to you, I'm already super satisfied!"
You have to know that before this, no one on Duofu Island had ever participated in any subject competition, let alone won an international award.
Gao Zhaoming laughed at her: "You're quite shameless."
"Cough!" Huang Hui coughed heavily, reminding him to watch his mouth and be more friendly to girls.
Fan Ye hummed softly, raising her chin slightly: "No matter how thick it is, it's not as thick as yours."
This is true, because Gao Zhaoming is fat!
To celebrate everyone winning the award, Jiang Fuyue treated everyone to a steak at the hotel's paid restaurant in the evening.
The three of them insisted on going AA, but Jiang Fuyue asked, "Who's the captain?"
He just asked the person, "...you."
"Then listen to me."
"oh."
The steak is authentic fillet steak, and we have everything from appetizers to main dishes and desserts.
Needless to say, the taste is incomparable to the piles of mass-produced food in the buffet area.
After eating and drinking, it was still early, so the four of them took a taxi to the city center.
That’s right, it’s time to buy local specialties again.
Everyone naturally got one nesting doll. Gao Zhaoming thought it was too little, so he went back and got two more: "Hehe... These are for my two little cousins. I almost forgot..."
How can you come to Country E and not buy vodka?
Due to the weight, Jiang Fuyue only bought two bottles.
She remembered that Jiang Da wanted to drink.
But he is not addicted. He only drinks occasionally and sometimes brings Han Yunru to drink with him.
It is also a rare romance and sentiment between couples.
As it was getting dark, the four of them bought everything they needed and took a taxi back to the hotel.
Have a good night's sleep.
The next morning, the sunshine of Kos dispelled the coldness of the whole night and the earth returned to light.
The award ceremony was held in the university auditorium at 9 a.m.
As the first place winner with full marks, Jiang Fuyue was the first to go on stage and personally received the bouquet and gold medal from Xie Dingyuan.
"It's the second time," he said.
The first time was at the national physics competition award ceremony. At that time, this guy was extremely arrogant. He walked in front of people without even glancing at them.
If it had a tail, it would be pointing up into the sky.
Now, it seems much more pleasing to the eye. Maybe it's because... they're familiar with each other now?
Jiang Fuyue: "Professor Xie is both a guest of honor at the physics competition and the mastermind behind the information competition. He's truly versatile."
Xie Dingyuan: "There's a lot more I know." He said seriously.
Jiang Fuyue: “…”
"Of course," he added, "you're not bad either."
“…Oh.” Expressionless.
Should she also thank you for the compliment?
Xie Dingyuan: “?” Did I say something wrong again?
First update, 3,000 words.
Second update, 12 o'clock.
References: [1] The Boundary between Possibility and Impossibility: An Interesting History of the P/NP Problem
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