The key was to weaponize his pride.
Tesla released his grip on my collar and clutched his head in frustration.
"Ugh! I've run countless thought experiments! I suspected X-rays resembled waves, but... Is this like the duality of gender? Male and female coexisting?"
I stifled a laugh. "Let's not overcomplicate things. It's just two properties existing simultaneously. No need to dive into human biology or psychology."
Unlike most people who'd accept new information with an "Oh, I see," Tesla needed to deconstruct every detail. He demanded the "why," the "how," and the "proof." It was exhausting.
"This is why I hate talking to you, Fang Ming! Every time we speak, I'm left drained while you waltz away like it's nothing!"
"Oh… Should I leave, then?"
"Leave? You're not going anywhere until you give me that experimental data! I'll compare it to my research no matter what!"
"No way. If you only rely on others' insights, you'll never grow."
