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When hearing Tolstoy's name, apart from Qin Ge, Lin Ji and Chen Xiaoxian were silent.

Chen Xiaoxian's hand under the table grabbed Lin Ji's thigh tightly.Lin Jitong regained his energy and couldn't scream anymore. He pursed his lips and looked at Chen Xiaoxian who was sitting beside him, and then pretended to continue eating, but in fact he was secretly observing Qin Ge's reaction.

"He, he went to Silicon Valley." Chen Qiye smiled, wanting to end this topic quickly so as not to cause trouble, and told Mr. Jiang straightforwardly that after the acquisition of the software called "All Things Algorithm", he was the only one who bought all the shares. Cash out, while other founders continue to develop artificial intelligence.

"Hey, these young guys from the Soviet Union are awesome young people." Teacher Jiang's words also have a sense of age.But he lived to the old age to learn, and after retirement, he accepted the re-employment of the school to teach marginalized ideological and moral courses, and got in touch with young people more, because he didn't want the last years of his life to be separated from this ever-changing era.

But this era has changed too fast, so fast that he is slowed down by the increasingly convenient high-tech, like a child at a loss.If computer science is still within his cognition, then the most popular artificial intelligence is completely a concept in science fiction.

"It's a pity that Ma Sirui didn't come." Chen Xiaoxian smoothed things over, saying that Ma Sirui was engaged in the algorithm, but as for what the algorithm is and why, she and Lin Ji, who are not professional, can't tell.

And even if Ma Sirui was really present, he might not be able to explain clearly in a language that Teacher Jiang could understand.Chen Qiye looked helpless, but actually hid his edge, quietly not trying to steal anyone's limelight.

Then Chen Qiye's phone vibrated.

Chen Qiye ignored it, and the phone in his pocket vibrated again, and it felt obvious against his skin.

He had to take it out.It's very impolite to look at the phone at the bar, and he was about to put it behind the chair, when Qin Ge's eyes met him seemingly unintentionally.

Chen Qiye paused, turned on the screen, and received two text messages from strangers: 【Why don't you speak? 】

After that, Chen Qiye looked at Qin Ge very directly, almost to the point of tears.He has been abroad for many years, and his domestic number is not commonly used and has never been changed. Qin Ge changed his number, but did not delete his contact information.

The second message Qin Ge sent was a screenshot of the news that Chen Qiye was talking at the press conference, with two words attached: [Don't pretend. 】

Chen Xiye remembered that the speech was held three years ago, he was stunned for a moment, and then looked at Qin Ge, Qin Ge was still expressionless, if it didn't happen that he also had a hand under the table, Chen Xiye would have found it hard to believe that these two messages belonged to him issued.

But at this time, anyone can see Chen Qiye's strong affection for Qin Ge.Jiang Zhishu vaguely remembered that the relationship between the two of them was not so pure when they were students. Facing Qin Ge, he recalled: "You have changed the most. When you were in high school, you were the most impetuous and even made fake pass belts. I caught Chen Qiye when he left the school."

Qin Ge also remembered this.Perhaps in order to stir up the atmosphere, the youthful spirit of his youth flashed across his brows, and he said firmly: "Teacher, you know me well. I have always been the one to blame others, and no one has ever hurt me."

Everyone else laughed heartily.The corners of Chen Qiye's lips were raised upwards, but the dimples were faintly visible, which seemed very forced.

Then he suddenly got a little competitive, and took the initiative to bring the topic back to the artificial intelligence that Mr. Jiang was interested in. He patiently popularized the general trend of the new Internet era in terms that laymen could understand, and soon became the protagonist of the meal. The light of reason overshadowed everyone, including Qin Ge.

At that moment, Chen Qiye felt happy.Now that he can be the focus of anyone in any situation, why should he keep a low profile just to please Qin Ge.He would even have some dark thoughts, wanting to hear Qin Ge impatiently belittle himself as before, then he would have a legitimate reason to confront Qin Ge instead of groveling.

But Qin Ge didn't give him this chance, and made Chen Qiye look restless, making Chen Qiye feel itchy and impatient.

And Mr. Jiang is still reminiscing about Chen Qiye's popular science on "Algorithm of All Things".Like a step-by-step teacher, Chen Qiye first mentioned the theory of everything in the field of physics.

Some physicists commented when looking forward to the prospects of the discipline in the 20th century that the edifice of physics has been completed, and there are only two dark clouds above it, namely the theory of relativity and quantum mechanics.The theory of everything is the model that unifies these two dark clouds, but the theory of everything cannot escape linear time.The Russian geeks in the team have bolder ideas. They try to use artificial intelligence to find an algorithm that can explain everything. This algorithm can not only explain general relativity and quantum mechanics, but also explain any phenomenon. The narrow understanding is Fortune-telling.

"Why?" Teacher Jiang couldn't understand why he needed to use artificial intelligence.Chen Qiye is not an engineer. Fortunately, he is not an engineer, so he will not talk about the actual operation, but an analogy—only machines can fight machines.The mystery of time is like the Enigma cipher machine during World War II. Human beings cannot directly decipher it, but they can invent "bombs".This turntable machine, designed by Turing, can perform more calculations than humans.Artificial intelligence is the "bomb" of the 21st century. Human beings cannot become machines, but they can be invented.

This is what the Algorithm of Everything is doing.This software can be acquired not because the big data behind it can push consumers more accurate content than other software, but because investors believe that more accurate big data means closer to artificial intelligence algorithms.

"But... why? What's the point?" Teacher Jiang asked the same question again.He has taught top science classes for most of his life. Every year in the first class of the school, he would emphasize to the students that you should be science students with liberal arts thinking. When you use science to change the world one day in the future, don’t forget the humanities that shaped you significance.

So he was still puzzled, his brows were tightly furrowed, and he couldn't say what he didn't understand.Qin Ge gave Chen Qiye a look of approval, that kind of affirmation was extremely pure, something Chen Qiye had longed for, and it had never been obtained from Qin Ge.Now that Qin Ge gave it so easily, Chen Qiye felt that it was unreal, and his mind was confused, thinking that Qin Ge was mocking him in disguise, or belittled himself.

"I can't answer why, and what's the point." Chen Qiye's mood fluctuated, and he was no longer calm and rational. "Perhaps the answer is meaningless." He straightened his back straight, and He didn't meet Qin Ge's eyes, but every word and every word seemed to challenge Qin Ge, "If the future is predictable, it means that some people are destined to love each other and must be separated. If, if somewhere A more advanced algorithm arranges life, so what is the meaning and value of life... it will only increase troubles."

Chen Qiye suddenly raised business issues to a philosophical level.And once talking about these things, Jiang Zhishu was full of energy: "Then do human beings still have free will?"

Chen Qiye was awakened instantly by the question, with buzzing in his head.Fortunately, Chen Xiaoxian, who had been paying attention all the time, grabbed the conversation and discussed this issue with Teacher Jiang.The language teacher and the reporter still have a common language. The conversation between the two is extensive and romantic. Chen Qiye pretended to be listening and turned his eyes to Qin Ge. Qin Ge, who was silent, could sense After his observation, Chen Qiye did not evade and directly confronted him, but Chen Qiye lowered his head in defeat.

At that moment, Chen Xiye's thoughts diverged violently.If future artificial intelligence needs containers, Qin Ge at this moment must be the perfect template after the road is simplified.And he, Chen Xiye, is just an ordinary human being in this world. Even if there is some kind of advanced algorithm to arrange his life, he will still increase his troubles in vain. This carefully calculated reunion after a long absence is his free will .

Chen Qiye drank one cup after another.Before taking the scholarship to go to Russia, Chen Xiye was a good student who didn’t drink alcohol at all. When he went to a foreign country with no wine table culture, he got a bad habit of drinking alcohol. When he was the craziest, he would directly drink high-strength vodka, walking As he was walking, he fell into the snow and fell asleep.

After Murmansk entered spring, it took Chen Qiye at least half a year to get rid of his dependence on alcohol.He didn't want to appear in front of Qin Ge as a drunk. It wasn't 24 hours since they reunited, and Chen Qiye's heart addiction started to wreak havoc, and he wished he could soak his whole body in alcohol.

Chen Qiye doesn't look good when he drinks, and his eyes are clear. After a person is addicted to alcohol to a certain extent, the more he drinks, the more he will become sober. Without alcohol, he will become confused. Chen Xiye is almost in this state. The brain is operating crazily under the influence of alcohol, and it needs more and more attention. More and more baijiu added motivation.

Chen Qiye reached out to touch the turntable on the dining table, trying to turn the bottle of Wuliangye facing Lin Ji to his side.His hand holding the edge of the turntable remained motionless, and beside him, Qin Ge made the same movement as him.

Qin Ge said concisely: "Don't drink."

Chen Xiaoxian and Teacher Jiang couldn't ignore Qin Ge's existence and stopped talking.They could talk all night long, but only the two of them had the desire to communicate.Lin Ji was so bored that he was drunk, he put his arms around Chen Xiaoxian's arm, and leaned his head on his shoulder.

Chen Xiaoxian showed disgust, and did not push Lin Ji away.Lin Ji is still sober, but when he speaks, he murmurs nasally, and with Chen Xiaoxian in his eyes, he can't hide his childish air regardless of outsiders.

Lin Ji asked, "Can we go home?"

Chen Xiaoxian smiled: "When you go home, will you talk to me about free will?"

Lin Ji and Chen Xiaoxian do not discuss these issues in real life.Chen Xiaoxian wanted to, but Lin Ji never cooperated. There were too many more important and realistic things in the straight man's little head.

That's why Lin Ji is very confident. Even if he doesn't drink alcohol, he will still be as sure as he is now: "Chen Xiaoya, you are looking for a husband." He patted his chest, "It's not that, what free will."

Chen Xiaoxian wants to say that there is no comparison between her husband and free will, so there is no contradiction.She suddenly understood something from Lin Ji's drunken attachment...something that cannot be expressed in words, that thing can surpass verbal speculation.

"It's really late." Chen Xiaoxian said the same as everyone else thought.After the meal, she and Lin Ji took a taxi and left. Jiang Zhishu and Qin Ge lived in a very close neighborhood. Qin Ge and Chen Qiye took the teacher home together and walked downstairs to the apartment. The students politely invited them to go upstairs and have a cup of tea before chatting for a while, but they firmly refused to let them send themselves off.

Qin Ge and Chen Qiye had no choice but to stand at the gate and watch them off.Jiang Zhishu supported the stairs, walking slowly and steadily. When he reached the corner and was about to go up to the next floor, he looked at the students who were about to be invisible below, and said, "I haven't been this happy for a long time since my wife passed away. .”

Teacher Jiang waved at the young man, and continued upstairs without hesitating.Some roads can only be walked by one person, and finally there are only two people left on the other side of the road, Chen Qiye and Qin Ge.

Qin Ge spoke first and invited Chen Qiye: "Let's go again?"

Chen Qiye did not refuse, and left Mr. Jiang's community with Qin Ge.There were thousands of words in his chest, and he stared at Qin Ge, but he couldn't express another word.

Qin Ge also didn't say a word.He looked up, the sky was clear tonight.

Then he lowered his eyes and took out the cigarette in his pants pocket.He held the Marlboro with a white cigarette holder between his teeth, and with a "click" from the lighter, he took a puff, and then lightly exhaled the smoke.

Chen Qiye still couldn't move his eyes, staring at Qin Ge's every move.

Qin Ge then handed over the cigarette case, meaning that if Chen Qiye wanted to smoke, he could take it by himself.Chen Xiye was not polite to him, and he was very skillful in pinching the cigarette.Qin Ge was about to hand over the lighter, when Chen Qiye leaned closer, holding the cigarette with two fingers, and the end of the cigarette touched Qin Ge's end——

Chen Qiye half-closed his eyes, took a long breath almost greedily, lit his own with the faint spark, and the two completed an indirect kiss.

The smog became thinner and thinner, disappearing into the dark night with thin moon and stars.Everything is just right, but their love words are no longer the implicit "the moonlight is so beautiful tonight".

"Teach me..." Chen Xiye couldn't wait any longer, and took the initiative to approach again, sticking to Qin Ge's ear without vibrating his vocal cords, "As an adult, if you want to start over with your ex-boyfriend who has been reunited for a long time, what should you do next? What?"