After saying goodbye to the children, Mai Ge and Luna walked side by side for a while in the Aden Square under the afterglow of the setting sun, while Amy and the Ugly Duckling played hide and seek ahead, her silvery laughter echoing throughout the square.
Luna told Mai Ge about the sensation and heated discussion that the decimal system and the nine nine multiplication table had caused in the mathematical community of Luo Du. Mathematicians in the Los Empire were verifying its feasibility because this system had been used once when the currency of the continent was unified. It was a result of the collision of different mathematical civilizations among the mathematicians of various races.
However, apart from its use in currency, the Los Empire still maintains its sexagesimal arithmetic tradition, just as the Elven arithmetic still uses a base-20 system.
Although the decimal system was developed by mathematicians across the continent, but it was not given much attention or further exploration. In their view, the decimal algorithm was more complicated and difficult to understand, and it was even necessary to convert it back to base-60 before calculation.
It can be said that those mathematicians were trapped in the so-called traditional constraints and vicious cycle, never thinking of starting with the decimal system. This also led to the fact that this most advanced and simple algorithm, even decades after its emergence, was still only used in the monetary system.
Mai Ge's nine nine multiplication table can quickly calculate multiplication of single digits. As long as you memorize it, even children can use it easily.
This groundbreaking algorithm and discovery is undoubtedly an earthquake for the entire mathematics community. The simple arrangement method includes all single digit multiplication operations, which is enough to solve all single digit multiplication problems and can easily deal with many problems related to money in life.
If it could be extended to tens and hundreds, the speed and efficiency of the operation would far exceed other number systems, and it would even provide the possibility of three-digit multiplication, which is almost impossible to achieve in base sixty. Even Mr. Fei Er De could only do the simplest three-digit multiplication.
Therefore, during this period, mathematicians from the Los Empire gathered in Luo Du to discuss this issue. Several large-scale debates were held regarding whether to abandon the sexagesimal system and fully reform it into a decimal system.
Reformers saw an infinite future in the decimal system, while conservatives believed it was nothing more than an unproven pseudo-proposition. The fact that no one had studied it for decades spoke volumes. Now, some unknown guy was casually throwing out a so-called multiplication table and trying to overturn a tradition that had been passed down for thousands of years. It was simply absurd.
As Mai Ge listened to Luna's description, he couldn't help but smile. He never expected that a multiplication table he had casually tossed out would cause such a sensation in the world.
"Mr. Mai Ge, I was planning to visit you today as well. My grandfather was on the side of the reformists when it came to reforming the decimal system and verifying and promoting the multiplication table. So he wanted to ask you to come to Luo Du to explain the origins and feasibility of these things to everyone." Luna stopped and looked at Mai Ge earnestly.
"That might not work. Mathematics is just a hobby for me. I can't just leave the restaurant and run to Luo Du to teach them the multiplication tables." Mai Ge smiled and shook his head, looking at the peace sculpture in the center of the square in the distance. The peace symbol is two white doves perched on an olive branch. He said calmly, "Providing guests with a wonderful dining experience is a mission for me."
Luna looked at Mai Ge's profile, the golden afterglow of the sunset casting a soft golden glow on him, as if he was draped in a layer of golden sand. Yes, he was a genius mathematician, but even more so a genius chef. Compared to his arithmetic skills, it was more regrettable that the world lost such a chef. She said somewhat apologetically, "I'm sorry, Mr. Mai Ge, I made such an unreasonable request to you."
"It's alright. Miss Luna's grandfather is a great educator who dedicated himself to promoting arithmetic. If he needs anything, he can ask me anytime." Mai Ge smiled and shook his head. It wasn't that he was showing off, but if he abandoned the restaurant and ran to Luo Du, the system would probably go crazy.
Moreover, having finally made it from Luo Du to the Chaos City, he didn't want to go back there so soon and stand in the middle of the vortex again, who knew if he would fall in?
In this situation, correspondence by letter is naturally the best option.
"Thank you, I will pass on your message to him." Luna smiled again. Although Mai Ge didn't want to go to Luo Du, but it was still good news if he was willing to continue providing his ideas and thoughts.
The two continued walking for a while. Mai Ge had thought Luna would bring up the issue of aiding these children, but she didn't mention it at all, which increased his goodwill towards her.
This girl is as pure as the white silk scarf on her shoulder. She can do good deeds herself, but she doesn't ask others to do the same.
As dusk fell, Luna bid farewell to the two and went home first. Mai Ge also led Amy toward home. When they reached the center of the square, they saw a row of four meters high magic crystal walls erected on the side closest to the street, with several mages directing workers to debug and install them.
"The war begins tomorrow." Mai Ge looked at the crystal walls with a hint of anticipation in his eyes. These were probably preparations for the Aden Square Food Ranking Competition that would start tomorrow. He wouldn't bother with ranking, but since he was going to do it, he naturally hoped to get as close to the top as possible.
Back at the restaurant, a few customers were still looking at the notices at the entrance. When they saw Mai Ge and Amy return, they quickly surrounded them with concern and asked, Boss Mai, I heard the restaurant was vandalized. Are you two alright?"
"It's alright, the thugs have been captured by the Gray Temple. The restaurant suffered some damage, but it won't affect our business tomorrow." Feeling the concern of these customers, Mai Ge was also a little touched and shook his head with a smile.
"That's right, all the bad guys were burned by Amy with a fireball!" Amy nodded and said.
"Little Boss, you're the best." Everyone laughed upon hearing this, relieved that Mai Ge and Amy were both alright.
"Then Boss Mai, we haven't eaten yet, it's so late. How about you make us something to eat? If you have any new dishes ready, how about…" A bald, burly man stood to the side, grinning at Mai Ge. He didn't say the rest of his sentence, but it was all too clear.
"I'm sorry, this happened today. My young heart has been deeply hurt. I need to calm down and rest. So please go home. We'll be open as usual tomorrow and will be offering a new dish." Mai Ge calmly declined and led Amy into the restaurant.
"This..." The guests looked at the closed door and exchanged bewildered glances.
"Forget it, let's be understanding of Boss Mai at a time like this. I just heard that when the incident happened at noon, there was a huge explosion in the restaurant, and a group of dozens of thugs surrounded the restaurant and vandalized it. The Gray Temple sent a large army to suppress them." An old man next to him said, and slowly turned and left.
"That's terrifying? Forget it then. Let's look forward to tomorrow's new dish. We'd better get here early to queue."
The crowd then dispersed.