Chapter 259 A New Bet
"That's right, I want to conquer superconductivity."
Ye Fan did not say "I want to conquer superconductivity," but rather, "I will conquer superconductivity." A single-word difference, yet the meaning is entirely different.
Is achieving superconductivity difficult?
Difficult!
But only for ordinary people. For Ye Fan, however, it was different. With the support of Level 5 intelligence and the divine skill "Spring of Inspiration," he was not blindly confident.
His confidence stemmed from his strength!
"Admirable courage."
Ning Xiangtian gave his evaluation, then changed the subject, saying, "However, it's better for you to abandon this idea. Young people having drive and dreams is indeed a good thing, but they also need to be grounded. Wild fantasies won't work."
This wasn't even a matter of whether he believed in it or not—it was simply impossible!
Ye Fan was undoubtedly a genius. Ning Xiangtian acknowledged this. But to say that Ye Fan could conquer superconductivity? To him, this was sheer nonsense.
There were too many geniuses in the world, as numerous as carp in a river, beyond counting.
Moreover, there were different kinds of geniuses.
In Ning Xiangtian's eyes, Ye Fan's talent lay in academics. In school, Ye Fan was undoubtedly a super genius. But in society, he would be utterly powerless.
An unpolished jade cannot radiate a world-shaking brilliance.
Ye Fan was not surprised by Ning Xiangtian's words.
Earlier, on his way here, he had already considered various possibilities, and this exact scenario was the most probable one.
He was well-prepared for this.
"Uncle, I'd like to make a bet with you. Are you interested?"
"Another bet?"
Ning Xiangtian looked at Ye Fan with a half-smile, his voice full of mockery. "Do you still remember our last bet?"
"Of course, I remember."
Ye Fan smiled and nodded, speaking neither humbly nor arrogantly: "If Xiaoxi and I achieve full marks in the college entrance exam, you will agree to let me take Xiaoxi to Linhai."
"That's right."
Ning Xiangtian revealed an amused smile and said, "Tell me, what do you think your chances of winning this bet are?"
"Uncle, what do you think?"
Ye Fan did not answer directly but responded with a question.
Ning Xiangtian took a sip of the coffee in front of him and said, "I think your chances of winning are zero. As far as I know, in the history of Xia Country's college entrance exams, there has only ever been one full-score top scorer, and that was eleven years ago."
"In recent years, the difficulty of the college entrance exam has been increasing. Especially this year, with the implementation of the national exam policy, the Ministry of Education has significantly raised the difficulty. The exam setters this year are considered 'demons' by students. The probability of you and Xiaoxi achieving full marks is zero."
His words were spoken with absolute confidence!
After hearing Ning Xiangtian's analysis, Ye Fan suddenly laughed.
Ning Xiangtian looked surprised. "What are you laughing at?"
"Uncle, my opinion is the exact opposite of yours. I actually think I am certain to win this bet."
"Quite a bold claim, huh?"
Ning Xiangtian wasn't angry. A gleam flashed in his eyes. "Since you say that, how about I propose a bet?"
"I'm all ears."
"Let's stick to the previous bet. If you and Xiaoxi achieve full marks in the college entrance exam, I will not only let you take Xiaoxi to Linhai but also assign you an independent research lab. I will provide you with any research equipment you need."
Hearing this, Ye Fan became wary.
If something falls from the sky, it's either a brick or a trap!
"Uncle, what if I fail?"
"Then you will disappear from Xiaoxi's world!"
"Sorry, I refuse this bet."
Seeing Ye Fan refuse, Ning Xiangtian looked surprised. "Oh? Aren't you always very confident? How come you don't even have this much courage?"
Ye Fan smiled faintly, his deep voice carrying a solemn tone. "Even if I had a 99.99% chance of success, I still wouldn't bet with you. As you've said before, when it comes to 'bets,' there is always a possibility of losing."
"This means that there is a chance, no matter how small, that I would have to leave Xiaoxi. And no matter how tiny that possibility is, it is still real. I admit, I'm too scared to take that risk."
Having lived a second life, Ning Xi was Ye Fan's light.
Without that light, life would have no meaning for him.
Ning Xiangtian subtly nodded, a rare flicker of appreciation flashing in his eyes. After thinking for two seconds, he said, "Alright then, how about this? As long as you and Xiaoxi achieve full marks in the college entrance exam, I will give you a research lab. Even if you lose, there will be no additional conditions."
"Dare to take this bet?"
Ye Fan was stunned. At that moment, he suspected his ears were playing tricks on him. His eyes were filled with doubt as he cautiously asked, "Uncle, you're not joking, are you?"
"I'm not."
"Then I'll take it!"
Ning Xiangtian sensed the shift in Ye Fan's emotions. A faint, nearly imperceptible smile appeared on his lips as he picked up his tablet again. "If there's nothing else, go tutor Xiaoxi."
"Thank you, Uncle."
Ye Fan stood up and gave a deep bow before turning to leave.
The corners of Ning Xiangtian's mouth curled slightly as he muttered to himself, "That's the first time he's ever thanked me so sincerely… this kid…"
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In the study.
Ning Xi sat at the desk, resting her chin on her left hand, tilting her head slightly. Her right hand held a pen, continuously writing on a draft paper, her eyes full of focus.
Ye Fan silently approached behind Ning Xi. An idea for some fun popped into his mind.
He suddenly covered the girl's eyes with both hands, deliberately changing his voice as he spoke: "Little girl, you've been kidnapped. Hurry up and call your dad. If he doesn't give me a billion, I'll kill you."
To be fair, his voice really did sound somewhat like a kidnapper.
But Ning Xi's reaction was extremely calm. She paused her writing hand and softly said, "You finally got a job, and you're only asking for a billion? Can't you aim a little higher?"
"..."
Ye Fan was dumbfounded.
Ning Xi giggled and said, "My dad is the richest man in Xia Country. How could you only ask for a billion? Are you insulting my dad? You should at least ask for eighty to a hundred billion!"
"Ahem!"
Ye Fan released Ning Xi and couldn't help but flick her flawless forehead. With a helpless tone, he said, "I'm quitting. I'm switching to pursuing you instead. Once I win you over, all your dad's money will be mine!"
"Tsk—"
Ning Xi rolled her eyes. "Always talking nonsense. You're not that kind of person."
Ye Fan laughed secretly. Good girl, she was already defending him on her own initiative.
Not bad, not bad!
"Come on, let me see what you've written."
"I haven't finished yet."
"That's fine."
"Here, take it."
Ning Xi pushed the draft paper in front of Ye Fan, curiosity flickering in her eyes. In a small voice, she asked, "Ye Fan, what were you and my dad talking about in the living room just now?"
"Secret."
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