Volume 1: Student Life Chapter 216 What's Exciting

"A magical proof? Isn't it said that the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Mathematics never praises people, especially Chinese people?" Looking at the editor-in-chief's comments, Chen Zhou thought in his mind, "It seems that the Journal of Mathematics is not absolute..."

At this time, Wu Xiping said again: "Turn another page."

Chen Zhou followed Wu Xiping's instructions and turned the page. On the back, there were four more paragraphs.

The first paragraph is a statement of the editor-in-chief's comment "A magical proof".

Chen Zhou took a quick look and skipped it.

The following three paragraphs are the evaluation of this paper by the three reviewers.

[Chen Zhou used a brilliant proof method to tell us that there is nothing that cannot be proved by current technology. If there is, it is just that you have not found the right method yet. —— Terence Tao]

Chen Zhou found the first review interesting as soon as he read it, and it became even more interesting when he saw the reviewer's name.

Chen Zhou didn't expect that Professor Terence Tao would use his previous blog posts to make fun of himself and then praise him.

All I can say is that Professor Tao probably only cares about the mathematical results and not the so-called surface.

Chen Zhou thought that if he had the opportunity to communicate with such a mathematician, a lot of sparks would probably be generated.

Continue reading and you will see the second review.

[Perfect proof method, Chen Zhou successfully turned this conjecture with many names into a new theorem. ——Andrew Wiles]

He was the first reviewer to reply to Hafid, the editor of Acta Mathematica Sinica. He was also the prover of Fermat's Last Theorem, winner of the Wolf Prize, and winner of the Fields Medal, a special award of the International Mathematical Union.

Chen Zhou was really surprised when he saw this person's name.

This is a genius who has solved a mathematical conjecture that has existed for more than 300 years.

Moreover, the evaluation of "perfect proof method" means that Wiles completely agrees with Chen Zhou's proof method and cannot find any fault with it.

Chen Zhou felt a little complacent. He thought Wiles had good taste!

There is one last reviewer's comment left.

Chen Zhou first glanced at the reviewer's name.

Gerd Faltings.

This name was even more surprising to Chen Zhou than the names of the first two bosses he saw.

It’s not because Faltings not only proved the Model conjecture but also won the Fields Medal.

It’s because this is a professor who is a master of mathematics!

This German mathematician, in addition to being a big shot himself, also taught a group of top students.

Among them is Shinichi Mochizuki, who claims to have proved the ABC conjecture and is suspected to be the founder of Bitcoin.

Chen Zhou never expected that this cool and aloof boss would be his reviewer.

Another interesting point is that Professor Zhang Shouwu, who helped his friend invite Chen Zhou to join the research team, was also a student of Faltings.

Retracting his thoughts, Chen Zhou glanced at Professor Faltings' evaluation.

[The logic is self-consistent and the calculations are rigorous! It can be seen that he had thought about every step before he started to prove it, and after he put pen to paper, he had already constructed a rigorous calculation formula . Every step is impeccable! - Gerd Faltings]

This evaluation of Faltings is quite high.

Three big guys, two Fields Medal winners, one Fields Medal silver medal winner, and two who have proved world-class mathematical conjectures.

Now, everyone gave Chen Zhou high praise.

Chen Zhou didn't know what to say for a moment.

Seeing that Chen Zhou didn't say anything, Wu Xiping thought he was too excited, so he smiled and said, "What's wrong? Are you too excited to speak? I tell you, it's normal to be excited. After all, you have solved a world-class problem, and there are so many world-renowned mathematicians and world-class mathematics journals that highly praise you. If it were me, I would be so excited that I would be speechless for a long time."

Hearing this, Chen Zhou raised his head slightly and looked at Wu Xiping with a strange expression on his face.

He was indeed a little excited, but not to the extent that he was speechless as Wu Xiping said.

And to be honest, when he saw these comments, he felt more of a sense of recognition.

Chen Zhou thought about it and said hesitantly: "I am a little excited, but it's okay..."

Hearing Chen Zhou's words, Wu Xiping was stunned at first, and then stared at Chen Zhou.

What does it mean to be a little excited?

Are you pretending, kid?

But he doesn't look like he's pretending to be calm?

Could it be that this kid is really... a little excited?

To be honest, whether it was him, Zhang Zhongyuan, everyone in the School of Mathematics of Yanda University, or those who knew that Chen Zhou was studying the hail conjecture because of the Qiu competition.

No one thought that Chen Zhou could achieve results on the hail conjecture.

Not to mention, the hail conjecture was completely proved.

This is totally unthinkable, okay?!

But in the end, who could have thought that if this was released, it would actually work.

A world-class problem that has stumped countless mathematicians was solved by him, an undergraduate student!

Then, the undergraduate student was saying in front of him that he was just a little excited...

Wu Xiping stopped talking. He felt a little regretful for having said so much.

The graduate student who had moved the stool for Chen Zhou earlier naturally heard what Chen Zhou said, and felt deeply moved. It turned out that a big guy who could solve world-class problems had a stable mentality.

If it were him, he would have probably ascended to heaven by now...

"Ahem..." Wu Xiping coughed twice, picked up the cup and took a sip of tea, skipped the topic and said, "I thought you were growing fast, but I underestimated you. Among all the students I have taught, no one can match your achievements at your current age, not to mention other things!"

In fact, Wu Xiping’s real thought is that not only is Chen Zhou’s achievement at his current age far from over, even if compared with all the students, no one can come up with a result that can solve a world-class problem.

Some things are just talents and have nothing to do with age.

Chen Zhou was quite grateful for the compliment.

After all, he was the one who solved the hail conjecture independently, so he could accept any praise he received.

But since Professor Wu praised him so much, he couldn't help but respond.

Chen Zhou said, "Professor Wu, you are too kind. This is mainly due to your research project, which has accumulated a lot of experience. Then this time, I happened to get inspiration and solved the hail conjecture."

Wu Xiping glanced at Chen Zhou unhappily. His words were not at all polite.

Have you gained experience with his subject?

His topic has nothing to do with the hail conjecture.

If this could help accumulate experience, then why couldn't he solve the hail conjecture himself?

Seeing that Wu Xiping didn't say anything, Chen Zhou gave a dry laugh to ease the slightly awkward atmosphere.

After thinking for a while, Chen Zhou asked, "Professor Wu, how do you know that I published this paper?"

Wu Xiping reached out and took the latest issue of Acta Mathematica Sinica, turned to the first page where the paper was published, and pointed at it: "Yenching University, Chen Zhou. Besides you, who else is there in Yenching University, Chen Zhou?"

"Uh...that's true..." Chen Zhou scratched his head. It seemed that except him, there was no one else in Yanda with this name.

At least, he hadn't heard it.

His name, if you take it in a profound way, means he has the ambition to burn his boats and cross the river. If you take it in a silly way, it means he won't be able to ride a boat in the future, because he's afraid it will sink...

"Let's go to the dean's office." Wu Xiping put the "Journal of Mathematics" away first, then stood up and said.

"The dean's office? The Dean Zhou from last time?" Chen Zhou still remembers the beautiful scene of taking the 100,000 scholarship from Dean Zhou.

"It's not Dean Zhou, it's Dean Sun, the head of the School of Mathematics. However, Dean Zhou is probably here too." Wu Xiping glanced at Chen Zhou and added, "I think they're going to give you another bonus!"

Hearing this, Chen Zhou quickly followed Wu Xiping's steps.

Second floor of the administration building.

Wu Xiping brought Chen Zhou to President Sun's office.

Push the door open and go in.

Chen Zhou found that several pairs of eyes were staring at him.

Before Wu Xiping and Chen Zhou had time to say hello, Dean Zhou, who Wu Xiping thought was also there, walked up to Chen Zhou and asked, "Student Chen, did you publish the paper on the proof of the hail conjecture in the Journal of Mathematics?"

Chen Zhou looked at Dean Zhou, who was very excited, and the people with burning eyes, and nodded: "I sent it."

"Okay!" Before Dean Zhou could say anything else, Chen Zhou heard an "Okay".

The person who said "good" was an old man with gray hair.

The old man walked up to Chen Zhou and said with a smile: "Good job! I have read your paper. The ideas are clear, the logic is self-consistent, the calculations are rigorous, and the proof process is excellent!"

Chen Zhou looked at the old man in front of him and quickly matched the person with his name.

This old man is Dean Sun, the head of the School of Mathematics.

Chen Zhou had met him twice, once at the opening ceremony of the School of Mathematics.

This happened not long ago at the military training mobilization meeting of the School of Mathematics.

In response to President Sun's praise, Chen Zhou smiled modestly.

Dean Sun looked at Chen Zhou and was quite satisfied. The young man was neither arrogant nor impatient, which was good.

Dean Sun said with some emotion: "Last semester, when you won all the gold medals in Qiu's competition, I was planning to talk to you, but I was really busy, so I delayed it. However, it is fortunate that I delayed it, so as not to delay your great achievement."

Hearing this, Chen Zhou was a little confused. President Sun's ability to express himself was not as good as when he held the mobilization meeting.

Seeing Chen Zhou's puzzled expression, Dean Sun explained with a smile: "I came to you at that time mainly to discuss your research direction and to persuade you to temporarily give up the research on the hail conjecture. At that time, you were researching the hail conjecture, and almost everyone knew about it. But almost no one thought you could achieve any results. I was naturally the same."

At this point, Dean Sun stopped laughing and said in a serious tone, "But obviously, we were all wrong! Only you were right! You accomplished what you said you would do, but others thought it was impossible! Just based on this, your future is limitless! To do great things, we still need young people like you!"

"Dean, you flatter me." Chen Zhou was really a little embarrassed by the compliment this time. He coughed and said, "I was also standing on the shoulders of giants to catch that hint of inspiration by chance."

After hearing Chen Zhou's words, Wu Xiping, who was standing aside, immediately looked at Chen Zhou. Why did this boy become so chubby now?

How can you say that President Sun is the shoulder of giants, and for me this is the experience accumulation?

Just as Wu Xiping thought, Dean Sun immediately showed an appreciative smile on his face.

"Professor Wu, student Chen Zhou, please take a seat." Dean Sun also began to invite Chen Zhou and Wu Xiping to sit down.

After they were seated and tea was poured, Chen Zhou followed Wu Xiping and the main purpose of coming here was finally revealed by Dean Sun.

"Student Chen Zhou, our school and college have a corresponding reward policy for your outstanding achievements. Based on the results of our meeting, we have initially drawn up a plan. I called you here today just to ask for your personal opinion."

After that, Dean Sun looked at Dean Zhou and said, "Mr. Zhou, tell Chen Zhou about the plan we discussed."

Dean Zhou understood and explained Yanda’s reward plan.

When he heard about the 1 million yuan prize, Chen Zhou felt dizzy with happiness.

This is 1 million yuan. Chen Zhou has never seen so much money in his life...

Sure enough, knowledge is money!

As a result, he only listened to what Dean Zhou said later, such as joint training and the termination of the dual degree program in the Department of Physics, and had no intention of listening carefully!

Moreover, Chen Zhou felt that all the previous praises were just empty talk, and the bonus was more exciting...

After Dean Zhou finished speaking, he looked at Chen Zhou and asked with a smile: "Student Chen Zhou, what do you think of this plan?"

Chen Zhou nodded, but then shook his head.

Dean Zhou looked at Chen Zhou in confusion. What does this mean?

Chen Zhou thought for a moment and said, "Dean Zhou, I don't quite understand the meaning of the joint training program, and why the dual degree program in the Department of Physics should be terminated?"

Dean Zhou was slightly stunned when he heard Chen Zhou's words. He didn't know whether Chen Zhou really didn't understand or was pretending not to understand.

He was about to explain when Dean Sun spoke first, "Chen Zhou, the joint training program means that our Yan University will work together with foreign universities to train you. After you complete your undergraduate studies, you can go abroad to study at the planned university."

"As for the termination of the dual degree study in the Department of Physics, it is also for your consideration. After all, a person's energy is limited, and it is impossible to take care of so many subjects at the same time. Throughout history, there are very few people who are complete. Therefore, we hope that in the joint training program, you can concentrate on mathematical research."

After hearing this, Chen Zhou understood.

What I mean is, you should concentrate on mathematics. You have such a good talent now, so don't waste it on physics.

When you graduate, we will arrange for you to study in the university with the best mathematics major.

I will definitely train you well.

If this plan were to fall upon any ordinary student in a mathematics department, they would surely jump for joy.

But Chen Zhou can't do that.

It’s not that the plan is bad, it’s actually quite good.

Everything is arranged and he will definitely receive the best training.

However, Chen Zhou also has a system in his body. The system includes not only mathematics, but also physics, biology, chemistry, linguistics, and applied science.

People should not only focus on the present, but also have poetry and distant places!

Therefore, Chen Zhou politely declined: "President Sun, President Zhou, I understand what you mean, but I'm afraid I can't accept this joint training program."

Dean Zhou was surprised and asked, "Why? Is there anything wrong with this plan ?"

"No, this plan is good. But it's not suitable for me." Chen Zhou pondered for a moment and explained, "For example, in the eyes of outsiders, mathematics may be fish, and physics is bear's paw. You can't have both. But in my opinion, mathematics may be water, and physics is fish. The two complement each other."

Although Chen Zhou's explanation was not very appropriate, it still expressed his meaning.

At this time, Dean Sun suddenly asked: "What if mathematics is the fish and physics is the bear's paw?"

Chen Zhou raised his head, met Dean Sun's sharp gaze, sat up straight, and said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "I don't care what others do, I will have my cake and eat it too!"

For a moment, there was silence in the dean's office.

Then, Dean Sun laughed loudly and said, "Good boy! You really have an indomitable spirit! Originally, I was planning to ask for your personal opinion today. Since you think it is not suitable, then we will discuss this plan again. Otherwise, the reward will become meaningless."

"Thank you, Dean." Chen Zhou said sincerely.

Chen Zhou's original intention was not to completely reject the awards from the school and college. He also hoped to obtain a training program that suits him.

Dean Sun nodded and said, "As for the one million bonus..."

When Chen Zhou heard about the one million bonus, his ears perked up instantly and his eyes were fixed on Dean Sun.

Dean Sun noticed Chen Zhou's expression, smiled softly, and said, "We will arrange a ceremony tomorrow and give you the bonus. When the time comes, just cooperate with me."

Chen Zhou said readily: "No problem!"

Dean Sun added: "In addition, the country also strongly supports such major scientific research achievements. National-level rewards will be in place later."

Chen Zhou nodded repeatedly: "Okay! Okay!"

Seeing this, Dean Sun pointed at Chen Zhou and said, "Boy, are you okay now?"

Chen Zhou smiled embarrassedly.

Wu Xiping and Dean Zhou next to them also looked at each other and shook their heads slightly.

Dean Zhou was even thinking that it would be better to give Chen Zhou more bonuses and just abandon this training program.

In fact, if this were true, Chen Zhou could still accept it.

To be honest, he still feels that the bonus is more exciting now.

Seeing that there was nothing else to do, Chen Zhou remembered Dean Yang's arrangement and prepared to leave: "Then... Dean Sun, Dean Zhou, Professor Wu, if there is nothing else, I will leave first?"

Dean Sun nodded: "Okay, you can go back first."

"Okay, Dean Sun." After Chen Zhou said this, he left the dean's office.

And Wu Xiping is still here.

Dean Sun asked, "Xiping, you are one of the few teachers who has taught Chen Zhou, and you are also the supervisor of his undergraduate thesis. What do you think?"

Wu Xiping thought for a moment and said, "Dean, I know Chen Zhou, and I don't know him, either."

Dean Sun: "Tell me in detail."

Wu Xiping said, "I say I understand him because the class Chen Zhou took the most was my Mathematical Analysis class, and the first project he participated in was also one he worked on with me. I have seen how fast he has grown. At least, in all my years of teaching, I have never seen anything like this."

"When he first came to Yanda, his math ability was only average. His roommates, Li Li, Zhao Qiqi, and Zhu Mingli, were all better than him. This was evident from their answers in class."

"But within less than a month, Chen Zhou's mathematical ability and knowledge base improved by leaps and bounds. Not only did he surpass the three roommates in his dormitory, but he also surpassed all the students in the same class in the entire mathematics department. This kind of learning ability, or this kind of mathematical talent, is rare!"

"As for the others, such as getting full marks across grades, getting full gold medals in Qiu's competition, and getting full marks in both the mathematics and physics departments, you know them, Dean."

Dean Sun nodded: "What about those who don't understand?"

Wu Xiping said with some emotion: "What I don't know is, given that he has achieved such success and has been able to solve world-class mathematical conjectures, how far will his future mathematical edifice be."

After a pause, Wu Xiping said sincerely: "Dean, I think we can help, so let's help. It's not easy to produce a good seedling. Our Chinese mathematics community has not made a voice in the international arena for a long time."

After Wu Xiping finished speaking, he just looked at Dean Sun.

Dean Sun also raised his head and looked at Wu Xiping.

Neither of them spoke.

After a long while, Dean Sun nodded slowly.

After leaving the dean's office, Chen Zhou saw that it was getting late, so he went straight to the cafeteria.

After a simple lunch, I returned to the dormitory.

Wait for him to return to the dormitory.

All of a sudden, Zhao Qiqi, Li Li and Zhu Mingli surrounded them.

"Brother Chen, you are so awesome!"

"Brother Chen, your proof of the hail hypothesis is correct! It's already been published!"

"Brother Chen, please take a look at the latest issue of the Journal of Mathematics! The three big guys spoke highly of you!"

Hearing the three people's unified address, and seeing that they were much more excited than himself, Chen Zhou smiled softly and asked, "Where did you see it?"

Zhao Qiqi immediately pulled Chen Zhou to the computer, pointed at the campus post and said, "Here, this post called 'Yenching University! Chen Zhou! Prove the Hailstone Conjecture!' The author posted the paper about you in the latest issue of the Journal of Mathematics!"

Chen Zhou took a look and found that it was indeed a published paper.

The comments below have exploded.

"Fuck! This... this... this is not the peerless duo, this is the peerless god!"

“I’m impressed! He proved a world-class mathematical conjecture at the age of 19. Who else can do that?”

"I am truly convinced! I am also glad that Master Chen Zhou has finally extended his hand to Yanda University and is no longer just bullying our Yanda students. Now, mathematics students all over the world, tremble! Submit!"

…

"I want to know, who among you has the contact information of Boss Chen Zhou? I want it!"

"What are you thinking about? The boss has a girlfriend! She's also a top student, she won't fall for you!"

"No, no, no, I can be Boss Chen Zhou's lesbian girlfriend! No need to fight or rob, just teach me math, that's all!"

“…”

Chen Zhou was really shocked by this guy who wanted to be his boyfriend. Are people nowadays so unrestrained?

Quickly look away and use a pure heart to purify the filth you have just seen.

"Brother Chen, how about I send your contact information?" Zhao Qiqi looked at Chen Zhou and couldn't help but joked.

"You dare!" Chen Zhou said hurriedly.

Chen Zhou could foresee that once his contact information was lost, he would be in trouble.

It was at this time.

A blog post.