Goodbye, Cupid (Seeking Collection! Seeking Follow-up Reads!)

The next morning, July 15th.

After a night's rest, Li Qiwei felt much better and sought out Planck to inform him of his departure.

Planck was surprised he wanted to leave so soon. Li Qiwei was vague, only saying he was going to Switzerland to visit friends.

That was right; he planned to bypass the original route back to Britain and detour through Switzerland, then France, before heading to England.

This way, he could at least reduce the probability of being targeted again.

Moreover, going to Switzerland would allow him to see Einstein, killing two birds with one stone.

Planck advised Li Qiwei to communicate more via letters and to visit Berlin again after his graduation. Li Qiwei agreed.

So, the three of them, master and servants, packed up that afternoon and boarded the train from Berlin to Munich.

They would transfer to another train in Munich, heading to Zurich in Switzerland.

The direct distance from Berlin to Zurich is about 600 kilometers. Due to the detour, it would likely be around 800 kilometers.

However, it was fortunate that this journey finally lifted their spirits a bit, as the entire route offered beautiful and charming pastoral scenery.

This geographical feature, so different from China, allowed them to feel the charm of foreign lands.

Hong'er leaned against the window, constantly exclaiming in wonder, then secretly glanced at Li Qiwei.

Li San's expression was calm, but he was actually sensing every movement around them.

Li Qiwei suspected that if Li San had divine sense, he could probably cover the entire train.

Patting Li San on the shoulder, Li Qiwei smiled, "Third Brother, relax. There are so many people in broad daylight, nothing will happen."

Li San nodded and joined Hong'er in their usual bickering.

Two days later, the three of them alighted at the train station in Zurich.

This time, Li Qiwei wasn't busy visiting universities and giving physics reports like he had in Germany.

Arriving in Switzerland, the famous skiing country, he could finally relax.

He also wanted to take Hong'er and Li San to have some fun.

Although the original Li Qiwei had been in England for three years, he had never given the two of them such freedom.

But his soul came from a later era, and he knew that prolonged suppression could lead to depression, especially since they were both young.

Therefore, after the three of them, master and servants, had a few days of intense fun, Li Qiwei prepared to meet Einstein.

ETH Zurich, founded in 1854, was far from comparable to Cambridge, but it was still a world-renowned university.

Besides Einstein, it had produced many famous figures, including Wolfgang Pauli and Peter Debye.

As for Nobel Prize winners, there were dozens.

When Einstein saw Li Qiwei on campus, he was incredibly surprised. "Oh, my goodness, Bruce, you're here! Why didn't you let me know in advance?"

"I, I am truly so fortunate to see you again!"

Li Qiwei smiled and said, "Einstein, I'm just traveling in Switzerland and decided to visit your school. I thought you might not be here."

Einstein replied, "Ah, don't mention it. I'm graduating this August, but my thesis isn't finished yet."

"So, after the holiday, I've been staying at the school."

"Alas, Bruce, I truly envy you. While I'm still struggling with my graduation thesis, you've already published world-changing academic results."

Li Qiwei listened to Einstein's slightly envious tone and felt quite pleased. Being praised by a future giant like this made his transmigration worthwhile!

He smiled and said, "I just had a sudden inspiration and did some trivial work."

Einstein, listening to Li Qiwei's boast, led him to a lawn by a lake on campus.

This was a great place for students to chat and discuss, with bright sunshine and a pleasant breeze.

Li Qiwei spoke eloquently, recounting his stories with Professor Planck. Einstein listened with great interest, regretting that he couldn't have been a part of it.

Then Li Qiwei talked about his report at Berlin University and the physics conference, including Minkowski's question.

Upon hearing the exchange between his teacher and Li Qiwei, Einstein became very excited.

"Really, Bruce? You also believe the key to solving the first cloud of trouble lies in the problem of light speed?"

Li Qiwei looked into his eyes and said firmly, "That's right. I've been researching it recently, but the mathematics involved is too complex."

"Most importantly, it also involves some issues of spacetime transformation. Honestly, I think the first cloud of trouble is much more difficult than the second."

"However, I'm confident I can solve it!"

After listening, Einstein felt a surge of emotion, a delightful sensation coursing through him. He loved talking with Li Qiwei, loved his seemingly all-encompassing confidence.

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out, "Hmph, as expected of an Easterner, always boasting."

Li Qiwei turned to see a tall man with a chiseled face, a typical Caucasian appearance.

Einstein frowned upon seeing the newcomer and whispered in Li Qiwei's ear, "His name is Federico. He's the top student in our physics department at ETH Zurich."

"Ignore him. This person is extremely narcissistic, arrogant, and likes to bully others."

Indeed, after hearing Einstein's words, Federico disdainfully remarked, "Stupid Jew, can't even get a perfect score in calculus. It's no wonder you only associate with lower races. You're a disgrace to the school."

It's a common misconception that Einstein was bad at math. Einstein's math grades were actually quite good, though slightly weaker compared to the absolute top students.

If you only look at exam scores, Einstein might indeed not measure up to some others.

But who is this Federico anyway? Never heard of him.

Just as Li Qiwei was about to speak, another young man walked over and said, "Federico, you've gone too far. You're not allowed to insult Einstein."

Einstein quickly pulled the newcomer's hand and introduced him to Li Qiwei, "Bruce, this is my best friend from school, Grossman."

Whoa!

Li Qiwei's spirits immediately lifted. This person was also remarkable; Grossman's contributions were instrumental to Einstein's theory of special relativity.

Grossman's grasp of mathematics was incredibly strong and had provided Einstein with immense help.

Li Qiwei shook Grossman's hand warmly. Since he was Einstein's good friend, he was worth getting to know.

Grossman, thinking he was just an ordinary friend of Einstein's, didn't pay much attention and exchanged pleasantries.

Federico, seeing the three of them acting as if no one else was around and ignoring him, became furious.

"Hey, Grossman, are you really going to stick up for these two lowlifes?"

Li Qiwei could no longer stand the guy's tone and retorted directly, "Shut up, you damn rude fellow. Is this how your alma mater taught you?"

"You should know, there will always be people smarter than you in this world."

"You even look down on your classmates. What's the point of having good grades? If I were you, I'd go home and raise pigs."

Grossman couldn't help but chuckle. He hadn't expected this Easterner to have such a temper, and his insults were quite sharp.

But he liked it, thinking the insults were well-deserved. Federico, relying on his good grades, was arrogant and overbearing at school, sometimes even disrespecting the teachers, believing they weren't worthy of teaching him.

Someone like that deserved to have their arrogance checked.

Indeed, Federico's face contorted with rage upon hearing that. He pointed at Li Qiwei and said, "You're just an ignorant Easterner. What right do you have to talk to me?"

"Didn't you say there are people smarter than me? Where are they? Do you dare to compete with me?"

"Hmph, three foolish individuals."

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