Genius Club

Chapter 1051: Chapter 3 Questions_3

If he doesn’t know, then my question would have been in vain.

The real fear is if [Einstein] knows.

If he truly knows and articulates the crucial concept of Millennium Stakes in full detail to the other geniuses.

The consequences are unimaginable!

After all, the primary reason for joining the Genius Club was to save Chu Anqing and fulfill the promise with Chu Shanhe to bring him back home.

And if others come to know about the existence of Millennium Stakes.

What would they do?

Would they exploit this mechanism that even I haven’t fully grasped yet?

Would they lie in wait to target the next Millennium Stake born in 2028 and vanished in 2048?

Or perhaps, prevent me from saving Chu Anqing and become my enemy?

Indeed.

Upon reflection.

It’s just as [Einstein] hinted…

If the questions asked are not cautious enough, not only will they not bring convenience, but instead, they will bring troubles and obstacles.

Lin Xian took a deep breath.

Getting serious.

Indeed.

Others have a month to think about what kind of questions to ask and how to ask them more securely.

Whereas he has just learned about the content of the Genius Club meeting.

The time left for him to ponder is limited.

Overall.

For his own safety and many other reasons, the optimal question to ask Einstein should be—

[Without revealing my identity or disclosing any information, ask a question that others can’t comprehend but I can; or ask a question meaningless to others but extremely valuable to myself.]

This summary is simple.

But implementing it is very difficult.

At the very least, it should involve understanding the future plans of the other geniuses.

And now.

The two geniuses Lin Xian knew best are either dead or nearly dead.

Regarding the rest, about Copernicus, although it’s known that he’s involved in murdering scientists and hindering technological progress, his deeper motives remain a mystery.

Because his actions are contradictory.

On one hand, he suppresses technological development; on the other hand, he sets up the Space-time Police Bureau and Space-time Courthouse, which is really baffling.

Then, regarding Galileo, the only information comes from the Turing family, claiming he was behind the super disaster of 2400, but the truth of that is unknown.

As for the remaining three, Gauss, Da Vinci, and Newton, Lin Xian is completely in the dark.

While Lin Xian was pondering,

[Einstein] raised his right hand, showing three fingers:

“It must also be clarified that when asking questions, there are three principles to adhere to:”

“First, the questions asked must not involve the identity, plans, actions, or privacy of other members of the Genius Club. Otherwise, the answer will be refused and the opportunity to ask will be voided as a warning.”

“Second, the question must be specific enough; do not expect to obtain a series of solutions through a broad question. I am only responsible for providing answers, not solutions or methods.”

“Third, the questions must not concern the Genius Club itself; any questions about the Genius Club itself will not be answered and the opportunity to ask will be voided as a warning.”

…

Lin Xian narrowed his eyes.

It must be said.

The Genius Club, a long-established organization, has very comprehensive and meticulous rules, even regarding the norms for asking questions at meetings.

He had just worried about what would happen if members internally challenged each other by asking Einstein about each other’s backgrounds…it seems that these issues had already been considered at the beginning of the club meeting.

Geniuses always operate so flawlessly.

These three principles are not hard to understand.

However, the third one is particularly intriguing…

Logically.

As a member of the Genius Club, wanting to learn about the history, founding time, and founders’ identities of the Genius Club should be natural, right?

In any other club, this information would be displayed on prominent posters or pages.

Yet at the Genius Club, discussing the Genius Club itself has become a prohibited matter.

Interesting.

Lin Xian felt that this club was becoming more and more interesting and mysterious.

This time, after introducing the agenda and rules specifically to Lin Xian, [Einstein] announced the official start of the meeting.

Previously, these procedures did not exist, and today they were only for the sake of accommodating him as a new member.

“So, first of all, let’s start with No.2, Copernicus.”

[Einstein] looked toward the chair closest to him:

“It’s been many years since you last attended a meeting, old friend. Will you, as in the past…not ask any questions?”

Across from him.

The thin [Gauss] nodded:

“I’ve never…seen…Copernicus…ask…”

“Copernicus rarely asks questions.”

Beside Lin Xian, [Da Vinci] directly interrupted [Gauss] and quickly explained to Lin Xian:

“Since I joined the club last century, over these many years, he has asked very few questions. Especially since entering the 21st century, Copernicus has never posed any question, and he has been absent since four or five years ago…this is the first meeting he has attended since then.”

Lin Xian nodded lightly to [Da Vinci], appreciating the knowledge.

Copernicus, as the No.2 figure of the Genius Club.

If [Einstein], the No.1 founder, weren’t counted, he would be the first member to join the Genius Club.

After him were [Newton], [Galileo], and then [Da Vinci].

Lin Xian thought.

Perhaps before [Da Vinci] joined the Genius Club, Copernicus had already asked all the questions he wished to ask.

Looking at it this way…

Joining early does come with benefits.

Especially at the very beginning, when there were only [Einstein] and [Copernicus] in the Genius Club, wouldn’t he just ask whatever he wanted?

No matter what he asked, Einstein would answer honestly, and these responses would always be kept secret, no third person would know, and there would be no concerns about exposing identities or plans.

Hiss.

Realizing this, Lin Xian truly understood how much information Copernicus had, that others dared not ask or mention.

If someday, except for Lin Xian, all other geniuses were absent, leaving only Lin Xian and Einstein, that would be great.

Lin Xian thought this way…

In that case, the dialogue and questioning would become a one-on-one private session, and Lin Xian could boldly ask where Du Yao was, what Millennium Stakes is, without worrying about others overhearing.

However.

This situation is probably unlikely to happen, right?

Not to mention Lin Xian not having this opportunity.

[Newton], the No.3 figure, probably doesn’t even enjoy this privilege, which is a special benefit exclusive to [Copernicus].

According to [Gauss] and [Da Vinci]’s words, since the 21st century, [Copernicus] has not asked any questions, not to mention that he has been absent from meetings for several years and only came today to witness Jask’s death as if “a weasel offering New Year’s greetings to a chicken.”

“If there is no question, then let’s skip it.”

[Newton], appearing as a young man but actually an elderly person, with the personality of a playful old man, said:

“It’s afternoon here, my grandchildren are waiting for me to finish the meeting and hurry to the amusement park to play, if there’s no question, let’s not waste time.”

However…

[Copernicus] chuckled dryly:

“Unfortunately, today, I do have a question I want to ask.”

As he said this.

Lin Xian could feel that everyone present became serious.

The atmosphere was different.

Everyone involuntarily straightened up.

Copernicus, as the No.2 figure of the Genius Club, who hasn’t asked any questions for over twenty years, and whose intentions were unknown to everyone…suddenly breaking his silence to ask a question!

Everyone was very curious about what he wanted to ask!

This might…

be an excellent opportunity to understand Copernicus!

“Cough cough…”

Copernicus coughed twice, cleared his throat, his voice ethereal and weak:

“Einstein…”

He said lightly:

“Regardless of whether it’s in the present era or some future era, please tell me…if one wants to build a Time Shuttle Machine to send a Time Traveler back to a past era…”

“Whom should I consult?”

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