Chapter 92：Old Brothers

Liu Di watched Professor Wang through the window.

He couldn't help but feel nostalgic.

It was as if time had traveled back to his university days.

"Tsk tsk... His theory isn't quite right."

"There are different levels of artificial intelligence."

"For example, me—the Demon Child—is a product of combining electronic chips with your brain."

"Half chip, half biological neural network; I am you, and you are me!"

"I have both the computing speed of a computer and the unconstrained thinking of a human!"

"So, my capabilities are a level higher than what he describes!"

"For example, although I am currently Weak AI, once I reach Sequence 4, I will be comparable to what he calls Strong AI!"

After the Demon Child finished speaking, it went silent.

In the upper right corner of Liu Di's view, a progress bar appeared: Sequence Upgrade 1%... 2%...

Professor Wang continued, "Of course, students, the theories about artificial intelligence are just industry fantasies!"

"The so-called AI on the market today is merely 'fake' AI with pre-programmed response routines; they don't actually think!"

"There is no true artificial intelligence in today's technology field, and no one has the capability to develop it!"

Professor Wang sighed heavily and added, "I wonder if I will ever see a real artificial intelligence before I close my eyes."

He chuckled, "Students, imagine if, after class, an AI friend was waiting outside the classroom to have tea and chat with you. How wonderful would that be?"

Ding ding ding...

The bell rang, signaling the end of class.

"Class dismissed!"

Professor Wang greeted the students, picked up his textbooks, and walked out.

As soon as he stepped out, he saw a familiar figure in a white shirt and jeans.

"Liu Di?"

Professor Wang cleaned his glasses and looked again. "Is that really you? Where have you been these years? Why haven't you contacted me?"

Liu Di was once Professor Wang's most prized student, well-known throughout Haishi University!

"Hehe, Professor, I just had a little mishap, but I'm back now."

Liu Di gave a wry smile, simplifying his three years of darkness into a single sentence.

"Oh, that's great!"

"I just mentioned in class that if an AI was waiting outside for me... haha, it's nice to have a student waiting for me!"

The two then went to Professor Wang's office.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Professor Wang looked at his beloved student and pushed up his glasses. "You mischievous kids, always up to something, and never missing a chance to stir things up!"

"Tell me, did you suddenly come to see me because you're advocating for that Guo Qian kid?"

Advocating?

Guo Qian?

Liu Di was puzzled.

Guo Qian was a good buddy from his dormitory days, second only to A Jia!

But since the incident three years ago, Liu Di had not been in touch with Guo Qian.

He had only heard that Guo Qian had been thriving in recent years thanks to family connections.

"Professor, you misunderstood."

"I do have something to discuss, but it's not about Guo Qian."

Liu Di scratched his head. "I want to buy the abandoned exhibition facility, the 'Experimental Graveyard'!"

"You rascal!"

Professor Wang smiled helplessly. "And you say it's not for Guo Qian?"

"That Guo Qian has been pestering me these days, asking me to persuade the dean to sell that land to him!"

"Now you've come to plead for him too?"

Professor Wang rubbed his temples and said earnestly, "Let me say this one last time: we're a university, not a commercial entity! Our goal is to educate talent for the country, not to make money!"

"Although the Experimental Graveyard is abandoned, that land is meant for future research projects. You want to use it for building villas? I'd be ashamed to tell the dean!"

Then, Professor Wang patted Liu Di's shoulder. "Remember, you're all outstanding students. When you enter society, don't just focus on how much money you can make!"

"Why don't you compare who has contributed more to the country?"

"Who has made technological innovations for the country's scientific development?"

Liu Di was stunned by his mentor's admonishment.

He didn't dare to argue and had to listen patiently!

Then Liu Di said helplessly, "Professor, is it still like in school where I need to do assignments and earn credits before I can negotiate with you?"

Unexpectedly,

When Professor Wang heard this, his eyes suddenly darkened.

He sighed and said, "Liu Di, don't think you can deceive your teacher. I know about the accident you had. Your brain injury means you're not the same as before."

"You should find a stable job and settle down, rather than aiming too high."

"If you're in financial need, just let me know."

Liu Di felt even more helpless.

He was at a loss for words.

After leaving Haishi University,

Liu Di looked up information about Guo Qian.

To his surprise, the kid had become the chairman of a real estate company in the three years they were apart!

And the land of the Experimental Graveyard was part of their next development plan!

Liu Di smiled with satisfaction.

He dialed Guo Qian's number.

"Hello."

The call was answered, and a familiar, but more mature voice came through.

"Guo Qian, it's Liu Di."

Liu Di slowly said these words, with emotions he could hardly suppress.

"Liu Di? Which Liu Di?"

The person on the other end hesitated for a moment, seemed to remember, and replied coldly, "What do you want?"

The indifference in the voice made Liu Di frown slightly. "I heard you want to buy the Experimental Graveyard land? I'm also interested in it. We can discuss it."

There was silence on the other end, followed by a low, mocking laugh.

"Liu Di, I heard you were blinded and had brain damage. I didn't believe it before."

"Now, I have to believe it—you're really an idiot!"

"Still want to buy land? Do you know how much that land costs? It'll shock you!"

"You're making me laugh!"

"Do you still think you're that brilliant genius from university?"

"I thought you'd achieve great things, which is why I treated you as a brother back then!"

"Now you're brain damaged and still putting on an act?"

"I heard you're struggling now?"

"Hehe, if you beg me, I might, as an old classmate, give you a few thousand…"

On this end of the call, Liu Di remained silent and gently hung up.

Everything was understood.

Sigh...

The human heart is hard to read.

He didn't expect that after only three years, his former classmate had become so arrogant and petty.

Was it society's corruption that darkened his true nature?

Or was this person always so self-serving and narrow-minded?

But.

No matter what.

The friendship of classmates has ended.

Next, don't blame me for being merciless!