Volume 1: Student Life Chapter 103 Tasks
Wu Xiping ignored Zhang Zhongyuan's proud eyebrows. Isn't it just winning the bet? Isn't it just that you judged Chen Zhou better?
He turned his head and said to Chen Zhou and Shen Jing: "From what you two said just now, I can see that you have a good understanding of mathematical analysis and advanced algebra."
"Especially Chen Zhou, your understanding of these two things even exceeds that of your senior."
After a pause, Wu Xiping praised without disguising, "Well, the teacher was right about you. You are very talented."
Zhang Zhongyuan immediately interrupted and said, "I can't expose you, Chen Zhou, let me tell you, can your Professor Wu tell me..."
Before Zhang Zhongyuan could finish his words, Wu Xiping interrupted him immediately: "Chen Zhou and Shen Jing have the same ideas as us, so next, we can assign the research tasks."
"Chen Zhou and Shen Jing, each of you will be responsible for two related questions. Use mathematical analysis and advanced algebra to solve the problems respectively. Then, find the connection between the two from the corresponding problem-solving process."
After talking to Chen Zhou and Shen Jing, Wu Xiping turned to Zhang Zhongyuan and said, "Zhongyuan, you are also responsible for solving two problems and the framework of the entire research paper."
"I'll take care of the remaining two questions and fill in the content in the framework. How's that? Is that okay?"
Zhang Zhongyuan was stunned for a moment, raised his finger and pointed at Wu Xiping, then uttered three words: "No problem!"
Wu Xiping opened his notebook and continued while operating it: "I will now package your respective task information and send it to your email address. Please check it carefully."
Zhang Zhongyuan glanced at Wu Xiping. He estimated that it would take a while to finish, so he looked at Chen Zhou and asked, "Chen Zhou, how are you doing with abstract algebra?"
Chen Zhou answered truthfully: "I have already finished learning abstract algebra."
"See...finished reading?" Even though Zhang Zhongyuan felt that Chen Zhou's self-study ability was comparable to his own, he was still surprised this time.
You should know that abstract algebra mainly talks about various algebraic structures. The content is highly abstract and what you learn are concepts and structures. It is basically a pile of theorems and proofs, with almost no calculations .
It took him most of the semester to study abstract algebra and finally understand it thoroughly.
To put it in a metaphor, advanced algebra is an enhanced version of linear algebra, but it is only a transition between linear algebra and abstract algebra.
Chen Zhou nodded, and then said: "Abstract algebra is more difficult than advanced algebra. It took me a lot of time."
Zhang Zhongyuan asked, "How long did it take?"
Chen Zhou thought about it and replied vaguely: "It took about half a month."
Zhang Zhongyuan looked at Chen Zhou. Hmm, half a month compared to half a semester. Well, you are better than I was when I was young...
Of course, this was what he thought in his heart, but he didn't say it out loud.
However, Chen Zhou noticed that Professor Zhang's expression seemed a little lonely, and he didn't know why.
Chen Zhou felt as if someone was watching him again. He turned his head and saw that the gaze came from Senior Shen Jing.
Senior Shen Jing's expression was even more surprised than before, and that look made Chen Zhou feel very embarrassed.
Wu Xiping finally sent all the task materials. He said, "This project will be completed in one month, so we all need to hurry up, okay?"
Chen Zhou and Shen Jing: "Okay, Professor."
Zhang Zhongyuan nodded slightly.
Wu Xiping thought for a moment and then said, "Let's meet again in the seminar room at the same time next week to summarize the research materials."
Chen Zhou and the other two said there was no problem.
The assignment of the subject has been completed, and everyone can proceed according to the received assignment information.
Thinking of the conversation between Zhang Zhongyuan and Chen Zhou just now, Wu Xiping asked: "Chen Zhou, have you learned most of the basic mathematics textbooks?"
Chen Zhou reported all the lessons he had already learned and also reported all the lessons he was planning to learn.
Wu Xiping and Zhang Zhongyuan looked at each other. Wow, it’s only been a short time and they have learned so much?
But fortunately, this is only half of the textbook. He should still need to study for a while...
They did not doubt Chen Zhou. From Chen Zhou's previous presentation of the topic, it could be seen that Chen Zhou was not just flipping through books or memorizing them.
But he is truly learning calligraphy, and he has his own understanding and cognition.
However, what puzzled Wu Xiping was that according to Chen Zhou's academic records, he had never participated in any competition before and was a repeater.
In other words, Chen Zhou had not been exposed to undergraduate courses in advance.
So, is this an epiphany?
Even though it is puzzling, the facts are before us.
Wu Xiping looked at Chen Zhou and asked, "So, do you plan to complete all undergraduate courses by yourself?"
Chen Zhou nodded, glanced at the people in the seminar room, and said, "In fact, I repeated a year in high school before I was admitted to the Department of Mathematics at Yanda University. It can be said that this was an extra year of expenditure. So, I want to make up for the time I spent repeating the year, and I want to complete my undergraduate studies ahead of time."
After hearing Chen Zhou's words, Shen Jing was surprised for the fourth time, and he felt a little numb.
Although it was the first time I heard someone say in front of a professor, "I want to graduate early," he actually believed it...
Wu Xiping praised: "Well said, make up for the lost time, you have ambition!"
Zhang Zhongyuan also praised: "Chen Zhou, I was wrong before. You are accumulating strength in a low-key manner. You have the style I had back then."
Chen Zhou glanced at Zhang Zhongyuan and said with a smile: "Professor, I don't think you said that?"
"Ahem..." Zhang Zhongyuan coughed twice, "Really? Then you must have remembered it wrong..."
After the joke, Zhang Zhongyuan said seriously: "I support you for your courage. When you are almost ready and want to graduate early, you can come to me."
Chen Zhou: "Thank you, Professor. Please don't embarrass me when the time comes."
Hearing this, Zhang Zhongyuan burst into laughter.
Wu Xiping and Zhang Zhongyuan communicated again, and after explaining the research aspects of the project, they let Chen Zhou and Shen Jing leave the seminar room.
Inside the seminar room.
Wu Xiping said, "Mr. Zhang, this is a rare talent. I wanted to remind him to finish at least the freshman year courses, but I thought about your senior class and let him go, so I didn't say anything."
Zhang Zhongyuan: "Can't you see that this kid is more suitable for independent study rather than going to a large classroom? Besides, you have also seen his ability to study independently."
Wu Xiping: "In Yanda, there are also stories about the injury of Zhongyong..."
Zhang Zhongyuan: "I don't think so. This kid has a good character. By the way, where are we going to eat tonight?"
Wu Xiping: "What and where to eat?"
Zhang Zhongyuan: "You lost the bet, and you ask me?"
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Outside the seminar room.
Chen Zhou and Shen Jing walked towards the library study area together.
Chen Zhou glanced at the time. It was almost closing time. This night was wasted. What a pity...
"Then I'll wait for you outside the library." Shen Jing said and walked out of the library.
Chen Zhou returned to his seat, called Yang Yiyi, stuffed the teaching materials into his backpack, and the two of them walked out of the library.
