Shanshui Community.
Cao Ge woke up from the sofa.
Looking at the room filled with the atmosphere of life in front of him, Cao Ge suddenly felt that everything before might have just been a dream.
What mutant monsters, what cosmic spaceships, they were so far away from him.
He was just an ordinary person.
Cao Ge got up from the sofa, opened the room door, stepped out onto the balcony, looked at the bright and sunny world outside, the burning sunlight hit Cao Ge's skin, giving him a feeling as if he was in a different world.
"Ding! Instance mission completed."
Savior System.
Host: Cao Ge (Walker)
Skills: Computer Science Lv1 (50/100) Free Combat Lv1 (20/100) Shooting Lv0 (60/100)
Functions: Traverse, Enhance
Host's Current Time and Space: Three-Body
Ultimate Goal: Change the fate of Earth's humanity.
Instance World: Deep Space Amnesia (Time flow speed alteration in progress)
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"Chatter chatter chatter!!!"
Just as Cao Ge was in a trance, there came a knocking sound from downstairs, the crisp knocking sound pulled Cao Ge out of his memories.
Heard the noise, Cao Ge looked down and saw several plainclothes officers standing in the courtyard in front of the door.
"Shi Qiang." Cao Ge was somewhat surprised.
While Cao Ge spotted Da Shi, Da Shi also looked up and saw Cao Ge on the balcony.
"Brother Cao," Da Shi waved and greeted with his trademark smile.
"Officer Shi."
"Brother Cao, open the door," Da Shi said, pointing at the front door.
"Just a moment."
After saying that, Cao Ge walked back into the room, then descended from the second floor to the first, crossed the hall, and arrived at the front door, turning the lock.
"Officer Shi, long time no see. What brings you all here today?"
"Nothing much, just came to ask Brother Cao about some things," Da Shi said.
Cao Ge glanced at Da Shi, then looked a few times at the young police behind him, then back at him and said, "Sure, do you want to do it at my place or head to the operations center?"
"We're just here to understand some things, no need to make it that complicated," Da Shi waved his hand.
"Alright, please come inside." Cao Ge stepped aside and gestured with his hand.
"Please have a seat, officers. I'll get you some water."
Cao Ge led Da Shi and the others to the living room, sat them down, then went to the water dispenser, filled three cups with drinking water, and placed them in front of them.
After serving the water, Cao Ge took a glance at the three men, then also sat down on the sofa.
Cao Ge found it strange that the three of them kept silent.
"Brother Cao, the thing is, we're here to find out about Shen Yufei," Da Shi finally spoke.
"Shen Yufei?"
"Wasn't Shen Yufei taken away by you guys?" Cao Ge looked at the three in confusion.
"Yes, Shen Yufei was taken away by us, but we heard that before she was captured, she had some interaction with you for a period of time, we came here to know what you all talked about," Da Shi explained.
Cao Ge nodded then looked at Da Shi and said, "Is that so?"
"But you've already taken Shen Yufei, why go the extra mile to ask me? What, she didn't confess?"
"That's not it, we just want to hear your opinion."
Cao Ge waved his hand, indicating he didn't understand what Da Shi meant.
"We learned that Shen Yufei approached you to solve the Three-Body problem."
"That's right." Cao Ge nodded.
"Brother Cao, do you know Shen Yufei previously wanted to solve the Three-Body problem using mathematics?"
"I know."
"She failed, the Three-Body problem can't be solved with mathematics."
Upon hearing this, Cao Ge paused for a moment and then looked at Da Shi with confusion, as though to ask what this had to do with him, since he didn't study mathematics.
Da Shi glanced at his partner twice, then looked back at Cao Ge and said, "She came to you to solve the Three-Body problem, right?"
"That's right, she did make that request to me."
"By means of artificial intelligence."
"Yes, she believed that by developing artificial intelligence, the Three-Body problem could be solved."
"She believed?" Da Shi's insight was sharp, and he quickly picked up on the implications in Cao Ge's words.
"That's right, she believed." Cao Ge met Da Shi's gaze and nodded.
Surprised by Cao Ge's response, Da Shi gave the two people taking notes beside him a look and then returned his gaze to Cao Ge and said, "That is to say, Brother Cao, you do not agree that developing artificial intelligence can solve the Three-Body problem."
"Hmm."
"At least it can't be done by conventional means," Cao Ge thought for a moment and then added.
"Meaning there are also unconventional means?" Da Shi quickly responded.
Faced with Da Shi's serious expression, Cao Ge suddenly smiled.
"Officer Shi, you don't need to split hairs, I was just saying that."
"As for whether there are other methods, I don't know either."
"If the purpose of your visit is also for me to solve the Three-Body problem, then I can only say that I don't know how," Cao Ge answered with a smile.
"Brother Cao, don't misunderstand, I am not asking you to solve the Three-Body problem."
"You don't know, these past few months, the higher-ups have gone mad over this issue." Da Shi leaned back and spoke candidly.
"Those academicians of the Science Academy, each with their own development directions—it's a case of everyone being convinced they are right. Shen Yufei's theory of developing artificial intelligence to solve the Three-Body problem has now stirred up a furious debate within the academy. There are those in favor of starting the project just as there are those against it. The higher-ups can't make up their minds for now, so Old Chang sent me to ask for your opinion."
"Shen Yufei?"
Seeing Cao Ge appeared somewhat puzzled, Shi Qiang immediately explained, "Shen Yufei has been granted a special pardon by the authorities and is now assigned to work at our operations center."
"That's right, after all, she is not an Adventist."
"So, Brother Cao, what do you think about this matter? Is it reliable?"
Cao Ge frowned and fell deep in thought, before looking at Da Shi after a long while.
"If you ask me whether artificial intelligence can solve the Three-Body problem, I don't know, but if you ask me whether humans can solve the Three-Body Crisis by developing artificial intelligence, I don't think it's possible. But if you're talking about whether the development of artificial intelligence technology is reliable, I think it is."
Da Shi remained silent for a while, then looked at Cao Ge, "I understand, Brother Cao. I know what you mean."
"I will report your opinion. As for how the higher-ups decide, that's beyond my control," he said.
"Hmm." Cao Ge nodded again.
"Well then, we won't disturb you anymore; I need to go back and report immediately." Da Shi patted his legs, and then stood up.
"Alright, take care."
Cao Ge also got up and saw the three men out to the gate.
Having gotten into the car, Da Shi suddenly rolled down the window and said, "By the way, Brother Cao, be mentally prepared. If the higher-ups pass this resolution, they might still come to you, and you may need to give them a copy of your past research, but don't worry, you'll get some compensation."
"Understood, Officer Shi."
Da Shi took out a cigarette from the case, put it in his mouth, and said, "I'm off."