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Chapter 193 Midlife Crisis(1/2)

Of course, it was impossible for Qiao Yu to know that a group of big shots had convened a meeting just for him. After all, the members of the Fields Review Committee are kept strictly confidential every year, at least in name...

I'm just afraid that someone will have a wrong idea.

There are people in this world who don’t care about winning awards, but there are also people who dream of winning one. And the former are rare, while the latter are many.

After all, as long as you get one of any of the top world awards, you will basically have enough food and clothing for the rest of your life.

Whether it's science or something else.

But even if Qiao Yu knew about this special meeting, he would probably feel that it was as it should be.

After all, he solved the Riemann Hypothesis!

However, he did receive an official invitation letter from the organizing committee of the International Congress of Mathematicians again.

Just as Tian Yanzhen had inspired him before, he was officially qualified to give the opening report at the conference.

Of course, this invitation letter could be sent directly to his email, which also shows that after this period of discussion, Tian Yanzhen and Yuan Zhengxin agreed to his participation in the World Congress of Mathematicians held in Philadelphia.

However, Tian Yanzhen specifically told him that when he went to Philadelphia to attend the conference, he would only be able to stay for two days before returning to China.

In Qiao Yu's understanding, it was just a special trip to show off and then run away.

But it doesn't matter. Anyway, Qiao Yu mainly wants to go there and get all the bonuses.

Although Qiao Yu didn't know that the Fields Medal Review Committee had convened a meeting specifically for him, but since the Riemann Hypothesis was solved, Qiao Yu guessed that he would definitely be awarded this year's Fields Medal.

Even if those mathematicians are really embarrassed not to award him an award this year, at least he will definitely get the scholarship to go to the Clay Mathematics Institute this time.

There is precedent for this. The Clay Institute also planned to award the prize directly to Perelman at the World Congress of Mathematicians.

After all, giving out bonuses on such a big occasion can maximize publicity.

Qiao Yu is not Perelman, and he can treat millions of dollars as nothing. Not to mention that he is still making extra money.

Especially when he makes money abroad and spends money at home, in a sense, Qiao Yu feels that he can be regarded as a national hero.

Qiao Yu always remembered what his grandfather said, no one can take advantage of the Americans. After all, those people have already taken advantage of many things in the world.

There was one thing that Qiao Yu didn't even know about. Under his influence, some people wanted to come back.



Princeton is full of green in July, and the whole town seems to be covered in green and full of vitality.

Although it is summer, the temperature in Princeton is actually not too high. It is generally between 20 degrees to 30 degrees, and extreme temperatures are rare.

In particular, Princeton University, which has a long history, is an open university and is directly integrated into the entire town. Although there are fewer students during the summer vacation, the tourists who come here make the school less deserted.

At this time, in the quaint office building on campus, Lot Dugan was still working in his office.

Like Chinese university professors, the vast majority of American university professors will choose to continue working during winter and summer vacations.

Especially those professors who are research-oriented. Summer vacation time is quite precious, after all, there is no interference from teaching tasks.

Every winter and summer vacation is a prime time to write and revise academic papers, books, and apply for research funds.

Not to mention that Lot Dugan currently also serves as the editor-in-chief of the Annals of Mathematics.

But today he is not the only one in the office, there is also a visitor. What makes him most regretful is that this visitor still came to resign.

"Zhang, can't I change your decision?" Lot Dugan sat on the sofa, looked at Zhang Shuwen, and asked regretfully.

"Professor Dugen, I thought about it for nearly half a year before finally making up my mind." Zhang Shuwen smiled and replied.

"But Princeton can also help China train many students. And it's easy to go back, it only takes one day." Lott Dugan advised.

This sentence was somewhat self-deceiving. Zhang Shuwen could only shake his head and insisted: "I still want to go back."

"So, is it because of Qiao Yu?" Lot Dugan asked.

Zhang Shuwen thought for a while, then nodded and said, "It's partly his reason."

Lot Dugan sighed and said: "I originally planned to invite Qiao Yu to Princeton for a period of exchange at the World Congress of Mathematicians. But instead you came to submit your resignation. Zhang, you know, I have always hoped to

Let Qiao Yu come to Princeton."

After Zhang Shuwen was silent for a moment, he replied: "When I get back, I will help you mention this matter to Qiao Yu. But I think it must at least wait until he officially studies for a Ph.D."

Lot Dugan complained: "This is exactly what I can't understand. In what capacity do they plan to let Qiao Yu give the opening report at the International Congress of Mathematicians? An undergraduate who has not graduated yet?"

Hearing this question, Zhang Shuwen smiled and did not answer.

In fact, he knew the answer to the question. After all, he had been in contact with Yuan Zhengxin.

According to Yuan Zhengxin, Qiao Yu has actually almost obtained the credits for undergraduate graduation. Tian Yanzhen originally wanted Qiao Yu to graduate directly this summer.

It's just that Qiao Yu thinks it's too early, and he plans to wait until he reaches adulthood next year.

In Yuan Zhengxin's words, no one knows what the little guy has in mind.

It's just that in the opinion of Tian Yanzhen and Yuan Zhengxin, there is no need to worry about such trivial matters with Qiao Yu, and they can naturally let him be happy.

Anyway, it doesn't matter whether he graduates this year or not, it's just a graduation certificate in name only. What Qiao Yu does every day now is no different from a scientific research professor.

All I can say is that you can really do whatever you want.

"Okay, now that you have decided, I will approve it. Thank you for your contribution to Princeton over the years."

After complaining, Lot Dugan gave the final answer.

Although he had never heard of the saying that a tough melon is not sweet, he also knew that there was no need to keep a mathematics professor whose mind was no longer at Princeton.

"Thank you, Professor Dugen." Zhang Shuwen greeted with a smile.

"When do you plan to return to China?" Lot Dugan asked.

"After attending the International Congress of Mathematicians, I will go back with the Chinese delegation." Zhang Shuwen replied.

Lot Dugan nodded, this was the most appropriate arrangement. After all, the International Congress of Mathematicians is only half a month away.

This conference will definitely be very lively, at least Chinese and Chinese-origin mathematicians will definitely go there as long as they have time.

The youngest Fields Medal winner in the world would be famous even in the United States, let alone the first Fields Medal winner in China.

Although there have been Chinese descendants who have won this award before, such as Yuan Zhengxin and Tao Xuanzhi, the former had already been naturalized in the United States when he won the award, and the latter was simply born in Australia.

Lot Dugan even knew that this was a point where many people criticized the Chinese education system.

There have been many successes in various Mathematical Olympiads, but very few scientists have actually won world awards.

So Qiao Yu can be regarded as making history.

Not only is it a zero breakthrough, but once it is achieved, it becomes a king. It is like a country that has never won an Olympic gold medal, but immediately breaks the world record as soon as it gets it.

"Well, this gives you enough time. I hope you can make great achievements after returning to China."

Lot Dugan stood up and shook hands with Zhang Shuwen.

This is also the way to see off guests.

It was definitely not a good mood for Lot Dugan.

The attempt to attract Qiao Yu failed, but instead a very capable Chinese professor was hired first.

A few years ago, he might have tried to persuade him more, but now that Zhang Shuwen feels that he can achieve better development by returning to China, he doesn't want to persuade him any more.

No matter how slow you are in your perception of the external environment, you still know that the situation now is completely different from what it was more than ten years ago.

At such a time, a stunning mathematical genius like Qiao Yu suddenly appeared in China, which actually made Lot Dugan feel a lot of emotion.

Whether America can be great again is a big question. He always feels that God is abandoning America.



It's night in Berkeley.

"Frank, do you need to talk?" Frank was about to go to bed when his wife suddenly asked.

"What's wrong?" Frank asked subconsciously.

"You've been in a very bad mood lately." said the woman who had just laid down on the bed next to her.

"Is there any?"

Frank frowned. Well, although he has been worried about a lot recently, he felt that he didn't show it too much when he was at home.

It can only be said that these women are too sensitive.

"Selen's grades have never been very good. You used to be very patient. But now you scold him easily. This is wrong!"

The woman said seriously.

Frank was stunned.

Salem is naturally his son, and he also has a daughter named Ellowen. I don’t know why, but their grades are very poor.

Check out the correct version one by one!

That's fine with my younger sister Ellowen. After all, she is still in the first grade of elementary school, but Salem is different, she is already in the fourth grade.

You must know that these two children are not going to a public school that promotes happy education. They are the best private schools nearby. The kind that attaches great importance to teaching.

Salem's grades were at the bottom of his grade. If Frank could still tolerate Salem before, now he can't bear it every time he thinks of Qiao Yu.
To be continued...
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