Volume 1: Student Life Chapter 186 Two Invitations
Zhang Shouwu also managed to squeeze out from the bustling crowd with great difficulty.
As the chairman of the algebra group subcommittee, as a professor at Princeton University, and as a big shot in algebra, the number of professors who have students who try to get close to him is second only to Mr. Qiu.
Zhang Shouwu smiled at Chen Zhou and Yang Yiyi and said, "I do have something to talk to you about. Is it convenient for us to talk alone?"
Chen Zhou glanced at Yang Yiyi, and Yang Yiyi said softly, "I'll wait for you here."
Chen Zhou stood up and followed Zhang Shouwu to the balcony of the banquet hall.
"That girl is your girlfriend, right?" Zhang Shouwu noticed that after Chen Zhou walked to the balcony, he took a look inside.
"Yes." Chen Zhou withdrew his gaze from the banquet hall and nodded slightly.
"That's not surprising. This girl has good math skills." Zhang Shouwu praised.
Chen Zhou glanced at Zhang Shouwu and wondered why this guy was trying to get close to him?
Of course, Chen Zhou was just complaining silently in his heart.
"Ahem..." Zhang Shouwu felt a little embarrassed by being looked at, so he changed the subject, "During the interview, the friend I mentioned contacted me."
Hearing this, Chen Zhou roughly understood what Zhang Shouwu was going to do.
However, he did not rush to respond, but waited for Zhang Shouwu's next words.
Zhang Shouwu looked at Chen Zhou and continued, "He wants to invite you to join the research team to conduct research on complex partial differential equations."
After saying that, Zhang Shouwu carefully observed Chen Zhou's expression.
In fact, before the Qiu competition started, his friend found him and asked him to help contact Chen Zhou.
But he was doubtful.
Because he had never heard of this person named Chen Zhou.
Later, after finding Chen Zhou's information through friends in China, he became even more confused.
Because the information clearly stated that Chen Zhou was just a freshman at Yanda University.
He didn't think a freshman could complete such a paper.
Because he also read Chen Zhou's paper on Clifford analysis, not to mention the core content and so on.
Just from the choice of words and sentences, he felt that it was totally unlike something a freshman could write.
So, he hesitated whether to talk to his friend.
After all, the academic atmosphere in China is really not good enough.
At this time, the sixth Qiu Competition began, and he received an invitation from the competition committee and Mr. Qiu, hoping that he could come back for an interview for the Qiu Competition.
After some consideration, and for some special reasons, Zhang Shouwu decided to come back and test Chen Zhou's true level.
The result was naturally unexpected.
It can be said that Chen Zhou's performance in the Qiu race surprised him.
He was also present when Mr. Qiu was reviewing Chen Zhou's written test paper.
After seeing Chen Zhou's answer, he began to believe that the paper was written by Chen Zhou.
After all, the calculations involved are exactly the same rigorous.
This is a kind of calculation with a very strong personal label.
Anyone who has understood Chen Zhou's calculations will recognize them at first sight the next time they see calculations made by Chen Zhou.
As Mr. Qiu said, Chen Zhou's calculations are extremely rigorous, the logic is meticulous and accurate, and the ideas for solving the problem are extremely clear.
That’s why Chen Zhou asked those questions later in the interview.
That's why I'm looking for Chen Zhou alone and inviting him.
At least, in his opinion, Chen Zhou passed his assessment.
Chen Zhou naturally didn't know what Zhang Shouwu was thinking, so he pondered for a moment.
If Chen Zhou had received such an invitation earlier, he would have been extremely happy.
But now, he has decided to make the hail conjecture his research topic and has spent so much time on it.
How could it be possible for him to change his subject midway?
Finally, Chen Zhou said, "I'm sorry, Professor Zhang, thank you and your friends for your kindness. Although I am still very interested in the field of complex partial differential equations, I really don't have more time now, so I'm afraid I can't join this research group."
Zhang Shouwu was slightly stunned, then he smiled softly: "It's okay, I will convey your meaning to him."
Chen Zhou smiled slightly: "Thank you for your understanding."
After a pause, Chen Zhou asked curiously, "Is your friend the editor of the Journal of Functional Analysis?"
Zhang Shouwu shook his head and said, "It's not the editor. I was invited by Functional Analysis when I was doing external review. The calculations in your paper left a deep impression on him, so he asked me to contact you."
Chen Zhou understood now. It seemed that the reason why his paper could be published so quickly was mainly because of his powerful calculations.
However, since he had already rejected the invitation, Chen Zhou could not ask about the other party's identity any further.
Zhang Shouwu did not continue to dwell on this topic, and instead talked to Chen Zhou about the field of algebra, which he was good at.
What he talked about was not something very profound; it was just something that he could discuss with Chen Zhou.
Chen Zhou also discovered at this time that Professor Zhang was quite approachable.
Moreover, some of his insights into the field of algebra gave Chen Zhou a refreshing feeling.
Sure enough, there is a reason why the big shots become big shots.
This insight alone is something that most people cannot understand.
But what Chen Zhou didn't know was that as the two talked, Zhang Shouwu became more and more surprised.
This freshman in front of me has an extraordinary understanding of mathematics and a deep knowledge of mathematical knowledge.
In some areas, my understanding is even deeper than that of some graduate students.
Zhang Shouwu suddenly became thoughtful. He looked at Chen Zhou and asked, "When do you plan to leave Yan University?"
Chen Zhou was frank: "Let's finish the sophomore year."
Zhang Shouwu asked curiously, "Sophomore year? It shouldn't take that long, right?"
Chen Zhou smiled and explained, "Well, generally speaking, it won't take that long. However, I also plan to minor in physics."
Zhang Shouwu was stunned and looked at Chen Zhou strangely: "You are learning mathematics in order to study physics, right?"
Chen Zhou shook his head: "No, isn't mathematics the study of all other subjects?"
Zhang Shouwu: “…”
Chen Zhou looked into the banquet hall again at this time, and almost everyone at their table had returned.
"Ahem..." Zhang Shouwu coughed twice and said simply, "Are you planning to come to Princeton? I can help you."
Chen Zhou looked at Professor Zhang beside him. This was his second invitation tonight. If he refused directly again, it would not be a good idea...
Moreover, if other students had heard Zhang Shouwu's invitation, they would have agreed without hesitation.
However, Chen Zhou thought about it and said, "Princeton is indeed a good place to study mathematics. However, thank you for your kindness. I haven't made up my mind yet."
Zhang Shouwu said with a hint of regret: "Well, if you plan to come to Princeton, you can contact me in advance and I will do my best to help."
Chen Zhou said gratefully: "Thank you."
Chen Zhou noticed that Yang Yiyi was waving at him, as if she had something to ask him.
He said hello to Zhang Shouwu and prepared to go back.
Zhang Shouwu nodded slightly, then thought of something and said, "Chen Zhou, can you tell me what you are researching recently?"
After saying that, Zhang Shouwu added: "It's purely out of personal curiosity."
Chen Zhou thought for a moment and said softly, "Hail guess."
Zhang Shouwu: “???”
