Mai Ge nodded, asked for paper and pen, and drew out a complete nine nine multiplication table. To explain in more detail, he also wrote the multiplication terms backwards, and explained the decimal algorithm in detail.
The Nolan Continent currently uses a sexagesimal system, while the multiplication table has over 1700 entries. If multiplication and division involve two-digit numbers or more, the calculations become extremely complex. Being able to perform division with three-digit numbers or more is considered a mathematical expertise.
Therefore, if the multiplication table is to be implemented, the first thing to change is this complex system. History has proven that the decimal system invented by the ancient Chinese is the simplest and most universal system. Combined with the multiplication table, it is sufficient to solve most mathematical problems in life. That was an era when ancient Chinese people dominated the world in arithmetic.
Luna watched from the side, her eyes growing brighter and her mouth opening wider. As a math teacher who grew up in a family of mathematicians, her insight was naturally far superior to Amy's.
Although Luna didn't fully grasp the concept of decimal in some aspects, but Mai Ge's clear and concise explanations were enough to demonstrate the algorithm's brilliance. Coupled with the highly systematic multiplication table, it revealed endless possibilities to her.
"Mr. Mai Ge, while I can't yet confirm whether your algorithm and number system are truly universally applicable, there's no denying that you're a genius." Luna said earnestly, looking at Mai Ge as he put down the pen.
"I'm not a genius, I just know a little more." Mai Ge smiled and shook his head. This was the wisdom of the ancients, a top-down counterbalance for the world. He wasn't sure what impact this piece of paper would have on the world.
"I'll have this information sent to Luo Du as soon as possible. My abilities aren't sufficient to assess its value, nor can I fully verify it, but I can assure you, this will definitely cause a huge stir in the mathematical world of the Nolan Continent. The name Mai Mi will not be buried." Luna felt increasingly impressed by Mai Ge's humility and politeness. Not only was his cooking delicious, but he was also a mathematical genius. Even with this discovery, he insisted on adding a character from Amy's name—he doted on his daughter to the extreme.
This man is truly interesting and intriguing. What is there that he can't do?
Amy watched Mai Ge with shining eyes. Even her teacher, Luna, said her father was a genius. Her father was indeed amazing.
Mai Ge smiled and nodded. Anyway, there shouldn't be any concept of royalties or patents in this world, and he wasn't thinking of making money from it. He just considered it as giving the restaurant an incredibly awesome advertisement.
Of course, the purpose of coming to the academy today wasn't to teach multiplication tables. the main reason was to find Amy a mage teacher. So, to get back to the point, "Miss Luna, I brought Little Amy here today. Besides Little Amy wanting to see you, I also wanted to inquire whether the mage teachers at Chaos Academy accept paid private lessons. Amy is very interested in magic, but she's not old enough to enroll yet, so I'd like to find her a teacher to teach her some basic magic knowledge in advance."
"That's probably not possible. Teachers at Chaos Academy aren't allowed to teach for a fee outside the academy. If the academy finds out, their teaching licenses will be revoked." Luna shook her head somewhat awkwardly, looking at Amy, and said, "Besides, Amy won't officially enroll until next year. Even after she enrolls, she'll have to wait until she's older before she has the opportunity to learn magic. Once the school's professional mage teachers confirm she has magical talent, they'll gather her together for special instruction."
Unexpectedly, because Amy wanted to learn magic, Mai Ge had personally come all the way here to find a private tutor.
"Oh, I see. Well, thank you for your explanation, Miss Luna." Mai Ge was a little disappointed, but it was a rule of the system, so there was nothing he could do. His original plan had fallen through, and it seemed he would have to think of another way.
"Actually, Little Amy is still young. There's no need to rush into learning magic, it's quite a boring thing." Luna said, smiling at Amy.
"Teacher Luna, I really like magic. I think magic is super interesting." Amy said, shaking her head.
Mai Ge played with Amy in Luna's office for a while before leaving. As they walked out of the school gate, the old gatekeeper and the orc stared wide-eyed, wondering when the father and daughter had gone in.
"I need to get this to Grandfather as soon as possible. Perhaps this will be a crucial turning point in the widespread adoption of arithmetic. Grandfather will definitely be interested in it." Looking at Mai Ge's retreating figure through the office window, Luna couldn't hide her excitement. She quickly walked to the desk, picked up the two pieces of paper, carefully placed them in her bosom, and walked out.
"Daddy, shall we go home now?" Amy asked, holding one of Mai Ge's fingers and looking up at him. She was in a good mood today, her singing had been well-received and praised, and she had even outshone Palmer with the multiplication tables her father had taught her. She felt she was just as good as them.
"No, since we're out here, let's have a good time for the day. We can have lunch out too." Mai Ge shook his head. Staying in the restaurant everyday was indeed a bit boring. It was lunch time, so he led Amy toward a rather lively barbecue restaurant by the roadside. Today, they would try the food at this popular restaurant in another world.
The Ugly Duckling, asleep in the basket, was covered with a towel by Mai Ge, and no one knew what was in the basket because it was silent.
As soon as they enter, the aroma of roasted meat wafts over, but it makes Mai Ge frown. The smell has a strong muttony odor, and the spices are too pungent, even stronger than pepper.
"Daddy, shall we have some barbecue?" Amy's eyes lit up, she had never eaten barbecue before.
"Yes." Mai Ge, who had been hesitant about leaving, nodded after seeing Amy's expectant look and chose an empty seat by the window.
This barbecue restaurant was quite popular in Aden Square, second only to the Freyr Tavern. In the evenings, there was usually a queue to get a table, and even at lunch time, the main hall with more than twenty tables is almost full.
Mai Ge glanced at the plates of the customers at the next table. The lamb was cut into pieces, dark in color, coated with a slightly blackened sauce and seasoning powder. The two customers were eating their own plates of beef, chatting and laughing, seemingly quite satisfied with the food.
"The sauce isn't evenly applied, the seasoning powder was added at the wrong time, the charcoal temperature was too high, and the grilling time was too long. Is this the level of a kitchen helper?" With just one glance, Mai Ge was already itching to complain.
"Phew... Hold it in, smile. Now you're a restaurant owner. If you complain and get recognized, you might be seen as someone trying to cause trouble." Mai Ge slowly calmed himself down, then opened the menu and ordered two servings of the restaurant's signature roasted lamb and roasted beef. Each serving cost 88 copper coins, the most expensive item on the menu.
"No wonder they looked at my menu like that." Mai Ge raised an eyebrow, put down the menu in his hand. The cheapest children's barbecue set meal was only 20 copper coins, not even enough for him to buy an egg.