Genius Club

Chapter 1326: Chapter 20: Your Name (Thanks to Su Jiuran for the reward as the alliance leader!)_3

"Since the primitive era when they could only use stones and sticks, humans have been at war, evolving to spears and bows, gunpowder cannons, guns and landmines, airplanes and tanks, and now missiles and atomic bombs... the wars between humans have never stopped, and weapons have become increasingly advanced."

"Everyone in the world knows that the third world war is only a matter of time. There was just over a decade between the end of World War I and the start of World War II. It’s self-evident... how far away will the third world war be?"

Einstein closed his eyes.

In his mind, mushroom clouds flashed across the globe, his voice somewhat trembling:

"Nowadays, it’s been 7 years since the end of World War II, and the Cold War situation between the United States and the Soviet Union continues to heat up, and the Soviet Union already has the atomic bomb... no matter how you look at it, the third world war isn’t far off."

"I can’t imagine what the scene of the third world war will be like, nor what kind of weapons humanity will use. But I know..."

"[If there can still be a fourth world war, people’s weapons will surely be stones and sticks.]"

...

Indeed.

Lin Xian squinted his eyes.

Einstein is thoroughly pessimistic and despairing about the future of humanity.

In his eyes.

The third world war will soon arrive, followed by nuclear weapons exchanging blows, human civilization nearing extinction, akin to returning to the primitive era.

However.

This genius standing at the pinnacle of human intelligence was utterly wrong this time.

The third world war did not break out even into the 21st century.

Moreover...

In 2234, when Lin Xian awoke from hibernation, the third world war still hadn’t erupted, and it seemed like it never would, as human civilization ushered in an unprecedented era of peace after the detonation of two nuclear weapons.

"Hmm?"

Einstein looked at Lin Xian standing there speechless, opened his eyes, staring at the grimacing, wide-mouthed gorilla head:

"Young man, do you have a different idea?"

Lin Xian nodded.

He decided to probe further.

He wouldn’t tell Einstein the facts of the future, but there was a theory that could be discussed in this era.

By analyzing Einstein’s attitude towards this theory, perhaps he could further confirm whether Einstein was the Genius Club President:

"I do have a different view."

Lin Xian chuckled with a hoarse voice:

"Mr. Einstein, I believe your ideas and your predictions about future wars are wrong."

"Oh?"

Einstein opened his eyes with interest.

He liked discussions.

And he liked young people with ideas.

All these years, aside from the stubborn and headstrong Bohr, no one had so straightforwardly denied him.

It’s not that he was arrogant or conceited.

It’s just that most people see themselves as too smart and too talented, and once they have differing views, they immediately deny others’ opinions, steadfastly believing they are right.

So.

He was quite curious now.

What insights does this young man wearing a King Kong gorilla head have?

"Then I really want to hear your ’correct’ answer. But before that..."

Einstein smiled, looking at Lin Xian:

"I suppose I don’t need to introduce myself. So, young man, how should I address you? Can you tell me your name?"

"My name is..."

Lin Xian blurted out but then stopped.

He certainly couldn’t tell Einstein his real name.

So.

What should he call himself?

He regretted not having thought of a fake name beforehand, and now suddenly faced with Einstein’s question... what should he call himself?

His mind went blank.

He couldn’t pause for too long; he had to respond immediately!

Otherwise, someone as smart as Einstein would surely realize he was lying, and the hard-earned trust would be lost.

He needed to answer quickly! Just say something!

Instantly.

The first thought that flashed through Lin Xian’s subconscious was...

Kirk Douglas, Douglas MacArthur.

"Douglas."

Lin Xian said softly:

"Mr. Einstein, my name is..."

"[Douglas]."