bookrandom Chapter 389: The Long-Hidden Jade
Chapter 389: The Long-Hidden Jade
Being sorely touched by an undergraduate student in public so accurately made him feel hot on the face, as if his halo of "genius" had been stripped away in public.
“You…you you!”
Zhong Qi's voice trembled slightly, a mixture of extreme shock and anger.
"How do you, an undergraduate student, know all this? You read a few reviews, memorized some concepts, and you dare to speak so arrogantly here?!"
This statement is a bit far-fetched and lacks grace.
Tang Yuze looked at Zhong Qi's furious expression, and the pent-up anger in his heart not only did not dissipate, but became even more intense because of the other party's attitude of refusing to admit his mistakes.
He originally just wanted to stop there, maintain his dignity and leave.
But now, he has changed his mind again.
Since we are going to debate, let’s debate thoroughly!
Since you say that college students have poor quality, let me show you that among the group you look down upon, there are people who can stand in the field you are proud of and confront you head-on.
Don't piss off a true genius.
He took a step forward and no longer stood at the door, but slowly walked along the aisle towards the podium, each step steady and powerful.
His gaze was like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, firmly fixed on Zhong Qi.
"Reciting concepts? Spouting nonsense?"
Tang Yuze's voice suddenly rose, carrying an unquestionable majesty.
"Professor Zhong, it seems you are still immersed in your perfect world constructed from test tubes and data, refusing to acknowledge the complexity of the real world and the boundaries of your own cognition."
He walked to the center of the auditorium, looked around at the excited classmates, and finally returned his gaze to Zhong Qi, whose face was ashen.
"Since you think I'm just reciting concepts, then why don't we put aside these specific technical details and discuss the ultimate pursuit and mystery of the field of bioengineering, or rather, all of us life science researchers?"
Without waiting for Zhong Qi to answer, Tang Yuze continued to speak eloquently, as if the long-accumulated torrent of thoughts had finally found an outlet:
"Is it about precisely editing a few genes? Is it about high-throughput screening of countless molecules? Is it about analyzing the structure of yet another protein? No! These are just tools, just means!"
"The ultimate secret of bioengineering lies in understanding the living system itself! Understanding the logic of the complex system, from molecules to cells, tissues, individuals, and even the ecosystem—a system that is nested layer by layer, dynamically balanced, full of redundancy and robustness, and possesses astonishing adaptive capabilities!"
"Our current technology is like trying to understand and transform a massive, ever-functioning megacity with a delicate embroidery needle! Just because we see a few streets and a few buildings, we think we understand the rules governing how the entire city operates. That's ridiculous!"
"Your research focuses on the microscopic dynamics of protein folding. This is very important and a cornerstone, but it's still a huge gap away from the truth of 'life'!"
"If it's possible, I'd like to discuss with you the mysteries of the human genome. Professor, would you be so kind as to do me the honor?"
Tang Yuze's words are like a rushing river, majestic and profound.
He wasn't merely refuting Zhong Qi; rather, he was expounding on a new, more systematic, and holistic view of life. He drew on classics ranging from cybernetics to systems biology, from Schrödinger's "What is Life?" to the latest challenges of synthetic biology. With rigorous logic and a broad perspective, he skillfully connected the microscopic world of protein folding with the macroscopic phenomena of life.
Professor Zhong Qi wanted to interrupt and refute several times, but he found that the knowledge system he was proud of seemed so cramped and fragmented under the other party's high-dimensional and systematic dimensionality reduction attack!
What the other party pointed out was the bottleneck that the reductionist research paradigm faces when approaching the essence of life.
His face turned from blue to white, his lips trembled, and he tried to squeeze out a few words to defend his position, but he found that all his words seemed pale and powerless in the face of the other party's magnificent thoughts.
He, Zhongqi, a child of destiny and a rising star in the academic world, was actually left speechless by an undergraduate student in his academic debate!
"you...!"
He pointed at Tang Yuze, his fingers trembling slightly, but in the end he couldn't come up with any decent rebuttal. He could only put his hand down dejectedly, his face gloomy.
The arrogant attitude had long since disappeared, leaving only the embarrassment and dejection after having his beliefs completely shattered.
The audience was completely blown away!
Although they didn't understand many details, they saw clearly the crushing momentum and the ending that left the arrogant professor speechless!
"Win! Win!"
"Great God, please accept my knees!"
"It's so satisfying, damn, it makes my blood boil!"
"Tang Yuze! Awesome!"
Cheers, applause, and whistles instantly filled the entire auditorium, and all the previous depression was completely released at this moment!
Luo Mingcheng was so excited that his face turned red. He high-fived the classmates around him who he didn't know, as if he was the one who won the debate.
Amidst the excitement, Luo Mingcheng's initial worries had long since disappeared.
He looked at the school leaders on the stage, especially Dean Yang Yi of the School of Bioengineering, whose eyes were almost shining, and knew that his brother not only did not cause any trouble, but was probably about to rise to the top!
"Old Liu! Did you see that? This is the academic talent we need!
“Don’t stick to the rules, think critically, and have a broad perspective!”
"We must get him to the School of Biological Engineering! I'll personally take care of him! He can set any conditions!"
Dean Yang Yi excitedly said to the Director of the Academic Affairs Office.
The director of the Academic Affairs Office also nodded repeatedly, looking at Tang Yuze with eyes full of admiration.
In the face of such academic prowess, the so-called "offending professors" is simply not worth mentioning. After all, universities are places that value genuine talent and learning.
Tang Yuze stood in the center of the auditorium, bathed in countless adoring, excited, and incredulous gazes, listening to the thunderous cheers. He slowly exhaled, and the depression in his heart finally dissipated.
He glanced at the distraught Zhong Qi on the podium, feeling no joy of victory, but rather a faint sense of melancholy. He had no intention of being so high-profile, and even less of completely destroying someone's pride.
However, dignity and truth cannot be trampled upon.
He turned around and nodded slightly to the excited classmates, then looked at the excited Luo Mingcheng and showed a smile with a hint of helplessness that only the other party could understand.
This lecture, originally intended only for academic credits, completely changed Tang Yuze's college career in a way no one could have predicted. It also allowed this long-hidden gem of his to finally be revealed to the world.