Another Encounter with Mockery

Federico's mocking words made both Einstein and Grossman very angry.

Only Li Qiwei looked at him dismissively and said calmly, "No need to find anyone else. Just beat me, and that's enough."

Federico acted as if he'd heard the funniest joke in the world, raising his voice to attract the attention of the surrounding students.

"Hahaha, this is hilarious! An Easterner dares to challenge me? You probably don't even know the Pythagorean theorem!"

"Everyone, come quickly! Look, there's an Oriental monkey performing."

At this time, many students were still on campus, and there were also many people flying kites by the lake.

Everyone was drawn over by Federico's loud voice, and the crowd grew larger.

Grossman wanted to step forward to argue but was pulled back by Einstein, who signaled him with his eyes not to interfere and to leave everything to Li Qiwei.

This made Grossman surprised. He looked at Li Qiwei doubtfully, wondering if the other party was some hidden expert.

Otherwise, why would Einstein be so calm, even with a sort of blind confidence?

But no matter what, he could only trust Li Qiwei for now. To admit defeat now would be truly embarrassing.

Li Qiwei ignored the gazes of the people around him. His cold eyes held a hint of mockery as he asked, "What do you want to compete in?"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk." Federico walked around Li Qiwei and then arrogantly said, "Weren't you and that stupid Jew just discussing physics?"

"Then I'll compete with you in physics problems. Three questions each. Whoever solves more correctly wins, how about it?"

The onlookers immediately burst into a babble of discussion.

"Oh my god, Federico is the top student in our physics department. Even many professors praise him as a genius. Can this Easterner really do it?"

"Looking at his face, he seems like someone from the Qing Dynasty. That place is still a feudal monarchy, and I heard they don't even have universities."

"This is going to be good. I bet this Qing Dynasty guy will lose miserably. But is he a student at our school?"

"I don't think I've seen him before. He must be from another school."

"I actually hope he can beat Federico. I've found that guy annoying for a long time."

Facing the various whispers around him, Li Qiwei remained calm and composed, his demeanor elegant and unhurried. It was time for him to show off again.

So, he let out a soft hum and said, "Since there's a competition, there must be a winner and a loser. Therefore, we need to set the penalty first."

Boom!

Everyone around was shocked by Li Qiwei.

"This Qing Dynasty guy is so arrogant! Is he that confident he can beat Federico? He's probably trying to scare him off."

"Oh my god, he's got guts!"

"This is so exciting! I really want to see what the penalty is?"

Even the arrogant Federico was startled. He wondered if he had misheard. Where did this guy get the nerve to agree to a penalty?

He himself just wanted to humiliate Li Qiwei through the questions, not expecting the other party to push his luck.

So, Federico sneered, "Alright, I'd like to see what you're capable of. You can set the penalty."

Li Qiwei, learning from his previous experience with Raymond, decided to change things up. He said, "The loser has to strip naked and apologize to the winner."

Wow!

Such a sensational bet excited the surrounding onlookers.

They spent their days in school studying and nothing else. They had never seen anything so thrilling.

Many were already impatient, afraid that the two would suddenly call off the competition.

Federico burst into laughter, "This is too funny. As expected of lower-class people, they don't know their place."

"Fine, I accept. I'll see how you embarrass yourself then."

Even Grossman tried to persuade Li Qiwei, asking if he was being a bit impulsive and if they should just forget about it.

Li Qiwei smiled at him and said, "He's just a clown. You just wait and watch the show."

Then he said to Federico, "Who will set the physics questions?"

Federico replied, "Let's go find Professor Stern. He's a professor in the physics department. The questions he sets will definitely not be easy, so you won't take advantage of him."

Li Qiwei shrugged, indicating he didn't care.

So, the group, in a grand procession, went to the physics department and found Professor Stern.

The professor saw so many people and wondered what was happening. Federico stepped forward to explain their purpose.

Professor Stern looked at Li Qiwei, then at Federico, and finally at the others. He was speechless.

These energetic young people were a headache.

Also, the name Bruce sounded so familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere before.

But he didn't think much of it, only pitying Li Qiwei. He knew Federico's academic achievements, calling him a physics genius.

He basically got full marks on every exam and was a promising talent.

Conversely, this Easterner, who came from who knows where, didn't look very smart.

It didn't concern him anyway, so Stern thought for a moment and presented three problems. He then said, "First, let me state that these three problems are beyond the scope of undergraduate studies. It's okay if neither of you can solve them."

"Now, come with me to the classroom. I'll write the problems on the blackboard, and everyone can try them."

"If you can solve all of them, you'll have the qualification to pursue postgraduate studies."

With that, Stern led the students to an empty classroom and began writing on the blackboard.

Furthermore, many young teachers were drawn by the event and gathered to watch the spectacle.

"Problem one: Using the law of universal gravitation, derive the parameters and orbital equation for a hypothetical new planet within the solar system."

"Problem two: Using Maxwell's Equations, derive the electric field distribution produced by the following conductor (diagram attached)."

"Problem three: Based on the latest physics theory, Quantum Mechanics, and the [Li-Planck radiation formula], derive the blackbody radiation law in the short-wavelength region."

After Professor Stern finished writing the three problems, all the students were stunned.

"Oh, my goodness, what kind of problems are these? Did I learn fake physics all this time?"

"Tell me quickly, these are problems only doctoral students should be able to solve."

"Is this the gap between geniuses and ordinary people? I can't imagine who could get all three problems right."

"Sunshine and beaches!"

Professor Stern observed everyone's reaction and then smiled at Li Qiwei and the other student. "If you really can't solve them, you can also provide your thought process for solving them."

"I guarantee, in my capacity as a professor, that I will judge your performance fairly and impartially."

"Alright, young men, good luck. Come find me when someone has solved them."

With that, he left the classroom, leaving everyone bewildered.

At this moment, Federico's expression also turned grave. Although the problems were brief, their difficulty was extraordinary.

The last problem, in particular, was said to be based on a theory invented by a genius student, which was incredibly impressive.

All the professors in the physics department praised it highly.

He no longer had absolute confidence and could only try to work through it.

Then, he looked at Li Qiwei, wanting to observe his reaction.

To his surprise, Li Qiwei was smiling, with an inexplicable expression on his face.

Federico snorted, "Putting on airs, trying to be mysterious."

Li Qiwei couldn't help but laugh. After all, his recently published paper had been turned into a problem.

And he was the one who had to solve it. He never expected such a dramatic turn of events.

He looked at Federico with a smile, thinking to himself, "Ignorant fool, you'll be stripping soon."

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