Yuan Zhengxin nodded, and then said unceremoniously: "Qiao Yu was jointly trained by us."

Zhang Yuantang couldn't help but ask: "Qiao Yu is already a graduate student? If I remember correctly, in the past, Huaxia required at least a graduate student's subject to apply for the National Foundation, right?"

Tian Yanzhen explained with a smile: "That was before. Since the year before last, we have started a trial program where outstanding undergraduate students can apply for national foundation projects.

There are currently eight universities in China that outstanding undergraduate students can apply for the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Yanbei University and Huaqing University happen to be among these eight universities."

Zhang Yuantang opened his mouth, but didn't say anything.

Good guys, you can apply for national foundation projects as an undergraduate.

Of course, Zhang Yuantang is not saying that Qiao Yu’s idea is not worthy of applying for a national foundation. The main reason is that he feels that Qiao Yu is completely a special case.

However, if it is only tried out in eight universities, there is nothing wrong with it.

After Yuan Zhengxin patiently listened to Tian Yanzhen's explanation, he said: "In this case, this will be submitted as a joint project of the two major mathematical research centers of Huaqing and Yanbei.

The person in charge of the project should still be Qiao Yu. You should guide Qiao Yu to write out the project book as soon as possible. In addition, it is not just about applying for a national foundation. I think this project needs to be submitted to the national key research and development plan."

Tian Yan really laughed. He specially made a phone call to invite Yuan Zhengxin for this purpose.

For other undergraduates, applying for Natural Science Foundation projects may be difficult.

But if it's Qiao Yu, it's actually not that difficult. Don't say he is Qiao Yu's mentor.

Even if he is not Qiao Yu's mentor, just because Qiao Yu gave a 60-minute report at the World Congress on Algebraic Geometry this year, the judges of the Natural Science Foundation Review Committee will have some ideas.

But it's not that simple to apply for a national key research and development program. Ultimately, Qiao Yu is too young.

The sixteen-year-old person in charge of a key research and development project will undoubtedly cause great controversy.

As the saying goes, where there are people, there are rivers and lakes. Who can guarantee that Qiao Yu will be able to create this framework?

As long as people give some reasonable doubts, or even say Qiao Yu is still young and don't be so anxious, this matter can be delayed.

It would be a bit reluctant to rely on him or Yanbei University alone to promote this matter. But if Huaqing, represented by Mr. Yuan, promotes it together, the situation will be different.

"Sir, I think so too. No matter what, we must submit it. After all, once this project is successful, it will be helpful for analysis, optimization, gaming and regulation of various complex systems.

We at Yanbei University will set up a special class to take the lead in promoting this matter, and I will need your help and cheers. Of course, it will be in the name of joint research between the two parties."

Tian Yanzhen followed Yuan Zhengxin's words.

Yuan Zhengxin glared at Tian Yanzhen, but thinking that Qiao Yu's current student status was still at Yanbei University, he swallowed the words that came to his lips.

However, he added: "Yes, but since it is a joint research, the number of personnel participating in this project in Huaqing must be roughly the same as that in Yanbei."

Tian Yanzhen nodded, and then added: "I think Qiao Yu will also consider this. And since he is the proposer and person in charge of the project, why not let him decide. We will each provide him with a How about letting him choose from the list?"

Yuan Zhengxin nodded. At least Tian Yan had no selfish motives for this proposal. Even if he had selfish motives, it was for Qiao Yu, so he could accept it.

Not to mention that Qiao Yu has always called him grandpa, just because Qiao Xi is his student now, when making a choice, Qiao Yu will definitely not deliberately exclude the names reported by Huaqing.

"Ahem..." Zhang Yuantang next to him finally couldn't bear it anymore and coughed twice, and then successfully attracted the attention of the two of them.

"Actually, I have a suggestion. Why don't I go back and promote this cooperation. I think the University of Santa Barbara will also be interested in participating in this basic mathematics research work.

I mean, if it succeeds, it can also increase the attention paid to this basic mathematics project. Cross-border cooperation can help this research."

Tian Yanzhen and Yuan Zhengxin looked at each other, and then Tian Yanzhen pondered for a moment and replied sincerely: "Professor Zhang, to be honest, I very much hope to promote this cooperation.

But at this time, I think your thinking is still too simple. The problem is probably not on our side, but on your side."

This answer made Zhang Yuantang not sure how to answer for a while, and he was even a little frustrated.

Because what Tian Yanzhen said is actually correct, it does not mean that the two sides cannot cooperate at all now, especially in this basic mathematics, there are still channels for communication.

But if we really want to cooperate, there are many things that need to be reviewed now, which are very detailed and may even cause trouble for the school.

Therefore, for schools, many times they adopt the attitude that doing more is worse than doing less.

Who would have thought that after decades of shouting for global integration, the world would become more and more closed. It has even affected the field of basic academic research.

For people who are devoted to academic studies, this is obviously abnormal. But unfortunately, they can't change anything.

However, Tian Yanzhen changed the subject and said, "But I have a suggestion. If you are also interested in this project, why not cooperate in your own name?"

While Zhang Yuantang was still thinking, Yuan Zhengxin suddenly said: "By the way, will the Natural Science Foundation review team meeting be held next Tuesday?"

"Yes, Mr. Yuan." Tian Yanzhen replied.

"I'll go there too this time." Yuan Zhengxin said immediately.

Tian Yanzhen nodded.

The old man is also one of the leaders of the expert team of the review committee. He was too lazy to participate in the past. If he wanted to participate, he would definitely have a seat.

"By the way, I took the child's manuscript." Yuan Zhengxin said confidently.

The old man neatly organized Qiao Yu's handwritten manuscript yesterday and what he wrote during today's explanation.

"Well, this..."

"You want him to write another one." Yuan Zhengxin said without refusal.

Tian Yan really stopped talking.

…

Dinner was at Yanbei University.

Qiao Yu was in a bad mood.

Facts have proved that for a filial child, bloodline suppression is almost an unsolvable problem.

We are classmates, and my mother can pull his ears without hesitation. This means that even if the two of them really have a teacher-student relationship, my mother will still pull his ears without hesitation.

He still had no place to reason.

Okay, Qiao Yu admits that he is still naive. Unless he can treat Qiao Xi the same way he treats outsiders, otherwise he will always be eaten to death by his mother.

Professor Zhang Yuantang also looked a little preoccupied. However, Mr. Yuan and Director Tian were in high spirits. Although they did not drink, it could be seen from their attitude towards Qiao Xi.

In fact, compared to the three professors, Qiao Xi can be considered a young person. Even compared to Tian Yanzhen and Zhang Yuantang.

But everyone was very polite, and we didn't talk about mathematics at the dinner, only the local customs of Star City.

A new generation of internet celebrity city always has something to talk about.

After dinner, Tian Yanzhen took Qiao Yu and Professor Zhang to put Yuan Zhengxin and Qiao Xi in the car.

Qiao Yu actually wanted to see Qiao Xi's accommodation arrangements at night, but Tian Yanzhen didn't allow him.

Yuan Zhengxin didn't make the decision for him, and even joked before leaving: "Don't worry, grandpa promises to arrange everything for your mother. If you feel dissatisfied when you come to Huaqing tomorrow, you can trouble grandpa."

…

After watching Mr. Yuan leave, Tian Yanzhen took Qiao Yu to send Professor Zhang to the hotel, and then took Qiao Yu back to the research center.

"Come to the office with me."

"Ah? Director Tian, ​​it's so late today, why don't you go back?"

"What? You still want to sneak away to Huaqing after I leave? Don't think about it, I'm not free tonight."

"Um... the mathematician still has to work overtime?"

"What do you mean? Mathematicians only need brains to do scientific research. You have been to a chemical laboratory. People do not only need brains but also physical strength to do scientific research! So don't worry, there will be more opportunities for you to work night shifts in the future. Very good!"

…

After obediently following Tian Yanzhen into the office, Qiao Yu discovered that two stools had been placed at the instructor's desk.

"Come, sit next to me."

Well, it seems that I really want to accompany him.

Qiao Yu sat down obediently, and then saw Director Tian open the computer and bring up a bunch of files.

"Tonight I will guide you to fill in some formatted content. You can go back and fill in some technical related content. Leave it to me tomorrow."

"Application form for the National Natural Science Youth Foundation?"

"Yes, fill in the major research project as the first funding category."

"Um...this...are you sure it's a major research project?"

"If you are asked to fill it in, just fill it in."

"Oh, what about the description of this subcategory?"

"Mathematical logic."

"oh……"

Qiao Yu stopped talking nonsense and filled out the application form carefully as Tian Yanzhen asked. However, his mind couldn't help but think of what Lao Xue once said to him...

"You just need to find a good mentor who can handle the situation..."

The experience of people who have been there is really useful.

A different supervisor might not have had the courage to ask him to apply for a major research project directly...

Doesn't this sound very noble?
To be continued...