The True Value of g and π

“Until once…”

Professor Yuan’s gaze turned deep and heavy.

“A massive tech-oriented virtual realm suddenly descended and, before anyone could react, merged with the real world.”

“Gravitational acceleration, you should have learned it, right? The g value is usually about 9.8 m/s².”

Huang Xiu nodded.

‘g=G/m, such a simple formula. Even with his poor physics, he knew that.’

“But did you know? Actually, in the past, the gravitational acceleration near the equator was exactly 10, a whole number.” Professor Yuan said calmly, words that could shatter anyone’s worldview.

“Wait, what do you mean?”

Huang Xiu was shocked. “That fusion changed the value of gravitational acceleration? How is that possible? Isn’t it calculated?”

“Why not?” Professor Yuan said solemnly. “When a virtual realm merges with the real world, the virtual becomes real, and part of the real becomes false, because the amount of ‘real’ is constant.”

“That fusion not only changed gravitational acceleration but also changed the value of pi. The sudden changes in g and π almost caused the collapse of mathematics and physics as universal disciplines. Countless scientists hanged themselves, and some even turned to studying theology.”

“To eliminate the effects of that fusion, we spent decades falsifying books and subtly altering people’s memories of the original values of g and π.” Professor Yuan sighed. “Even now when I think about it, it was an incredible project. Especially in that era.”

Falsifying global books and altering human memory… No matter how you think about it, it’s extremely difficult!

Even with the help of so-called superpowers, to quell all the turmoil in just decades meant that the strength and influence of special individuals were far greater than Huang Xiu had imagined.

“Also, all of you, eat. Don’t just stare at me, making me feel like I’m hogging the food. I won’t be able to eat comfortably.” Professor Yuan tapped the bowl discontentedly.

‘No way, how could I have the appetite to eat now? My worldview collapsed in an instant!’

Huang Xiu could hardly believe it, but Professor Yuan’s words were extremely real, and there was no need for him to lie.

The huge shock made him dizzy and faint, and a faint blush crept onto his face.

Just then, Yue Zhengyang suddenly interjected, “Professor Yuan, you’re enjoying your meal, but what about junior Yun Ning?”

Suspicion showed in his eyes.

“You didn’t forget him, did you?”

“How is that possible? Do I look like that kind of person?” Professor Yuan waved his chopsticks and spat a cleanly gnawed pig trotter onto the table.

‘No, you are exactly that kind of person. I know it well…’

Yue Zhengyang stared at Professor Yuan with suspicion, the meaning in his eyes clear.

“Hey hey, Xiao Yue, your expression gives you away!” Professor Yuan pointed at Yue Zhengyang with his chopsticks.

“He said he hadn’t finished his daily tasks today and insisted on running over.”

Professor Yuan picked up another piece of pig trotter.

Running over? From the bus station or somewhere? This senior named Yun Ning seems to be a sports type!

‘Hmm, not my kind.’

Huang Xiu silently shook his head. Although he was physically fit, he always preferred lying down if he could, and sitting if he could.

Adhering to a lifestyle of efficiency and energy saving, healthy and low-carbon.

“Running over!” Yue Zhengyang’s voice rose by two tones.

“You agreed to such a reckless thing?” The young man’s usually gentle expression could barely hold. “From Jinlin South Station to here is a full eighty kilometers!”

“When do you expect him to finish? Tomorrow? Or the day after? Do you know how tight time is?”

“Wait!” Huang Xiu was also shocked. “Eighty kilometers? Running over?”

A full marathon is only about 42 kilometers!

‘Jeez, is this definitely a sports type? Not a car type from Cybertron?’

‘Does this senior named Yun Ning usually prefer 92-octane or 95-octane gasoline?’

‘Or diesel?”

“Xiao Yue!”

Professor Yuan wiped his mouth. “Don’t get excited. You haven’t seen Xiao Ning in half a year since you went on field duty!”

“That kid has changed more than you think.”

“Hah, no matter how much he changes, can he run eighty kilometers?”

Yue Zhengyang gave a dry laugh, the meaning unspoken. “That would run him into the ground!”

“This is simply nonsense!”

“Don’t rush. Let me check.”

Professor Yuan slowly took out his phone.

“It’s already two o’clock. He’s been running for an hour. He should be almost here.”

After saying that, he suddenly turned to look at the window on one side, revealing a faint smile.

“Speak of the devil, and he appears. Here he comes?”

Huang Xiu followed the man’s gaze downwards. Just a moment ago, he was puzzled that there was no one in the alley.

The next second, a young man appeared at the entrance of the alley.

The boy was drenched in sweat, his white short-sleeved shirt clinging to his chest and back as if washed.

With neat short hair and a handsome face, he exuded the unique sunshine of youth.

‘A neat and handsome young man…’ Huang Xiu evaluated inwardly. As a fat otaku who usually hid in the sewers, he sincerely admired this type of person.

After all, such people were different from him; they were the center of attention wherever they went.

But now, more than envy, Huang Xiu was curious about this senior named Yun Ning.

How could he run eighty kilometers in an hour!

That speed could get on the highway!

That young man seemed to have spotted Professor Yuan and Huang Xiu. Smiling, he waved to the second floor.

“Yun Ning. He’s a year ahead of you, and he joined Tiantu University through the recruitment exam last year in his sophomore year,” Professor Yuan introduced.

So he’s also a special individual? That makes sense. Without special powers, how could he run at eighty kilometers per hour!

“Last year, he couldn’t even run two kilometers,” Professor Yuan said nostalgically. “Of course, I’m not saying that by becoming my student, you can train for a year and run eighty kilometers.”

“Haha, after all, I’m in good health, not like those sickly physical education teachers.” He told a cold joke.

Huang Xiu gave an awkward laugh in response.

Their school leaders always believed that only with good health could students study harder and outcompete other students.

That’s why, even during the tense finals, their physical education classes were rarely taken over by other teachers.

“Jokes aside. What I mean is, if you become my student, I can help you better develop your superpower.”

Professor Yuan’s expression turned serious. He picked up a piece of pig trotter and put it into Huang Xiu’s bowl.

“Just like this pig trotter. An ordinary cook can only make it taste ordinary. Only an excellent cook can turn it into a mouthwatering delicacy.”

Huang Xiu: “…”

‘Your metaphor is way too weird, old man! Did you learn it from JoJo?’

‘What kind of pig trotter am I supposed to be!’

“So, how good our special individuals’ foundation is, only people from Longjiang can tell?” Huang Xiu said with a strange expression.

As soon as he said it, he realized something was off and quickly coughed twice. “No, I mean, Professor Yuan, Teacher Yue, I’m very grateful…”

Bang!

The door was pushed open abruptly, cutting off Huang Xiu’s words.