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Professor Zhang Shouwu has seen countless geniuses. He has been in Princeton since the 80s until now.There have been countless influential figures in the international mathematics world, but this is the first time he has seen someone as reckless as Zhuang Weiran, but with a well-thought-out plan.

If Zhuang Weiran hadn't untied it on the spot, he probably wanted to beat Li Fei to death.Thinking about it, I am still a little scared. It is a good thing for young people to be aggressive and passionate.But he doesn't seem to have considered the consequences, what if he didn't do it?Zhang Shouwu was very worried, Zhuang Weiran had indeed proved Zhou's conjecture this time, so what about next time?Can he still be so lucky?

"Okay." Zhuang Weiran looked at the classroom where no one asked questions, "Since no one asked questions, today's class will come to an end."

With that said, he took the book and left the classroom.It took a long time for no one to come out of the classroom, and everyone was still looking at the calculation formulas on the blackboard, not because they didn't want to ask questions.But now they are still digesting Zhuang Weiran's problem-solving process, let alone those students, even several professors who study number theory are still digesting this process.

In this kind of thing, it is simply impossible to ask questions.

Li Fei looked at the formulas on the blackboard, and was slapped viciously on the head by Professor Zhang Shouwu, "Li Fei, you must be optimistic about Xiao Zhuang in the future. This time, it can indeed prove that he is worthy of being a mathematical genius. But the risk of such a thing It's too big, he doesn't need to take such a risk."

Scratching his head, Li Fei cried and said, "Professor Zhang, it's not that I don't want to control him. I really can't control him. You know, he is still a young adult. At this time, blood and passion, as long as one The boss doesn’t care about anything. Didn’t I just casually say this to him? He just wanted to perform for me and solve Zhou’s conjecture on the spot.”

"However, to be honest, Professor Zhang." Li Fei was amazed, "Did you say that Xiao Zhuang was handsome just now? In Princeton University, a sacred place for mathematics, he actually solved a conjecture that countless people dreamed of on the spot. It is hard for me to imagine. What is this?" what an experience."

"As expected of a real genius, I'm afraid he's much better than that famous German guy."

Zhang Shouwu frowned and thought for a while, "Professor Faltings is very optimistic about him, but I am different from Professor Faltings, I am more optimistic about Xiao Zhuang. I can even proudly say that Xiao Zhuang's mathematical talent It’s like—it was born with me.”

"In this world, how can there be such a person. In mathematics, the talent and research ability are so outstanding that it is surprising, even frightening."

"Hey." Li Fei scratched his head and said, "Professor, are you sure you are praising Xiao Zhuang?"

Zhang Shouwu turned his head and looked at Li Fei, "Otherwise, am I praising you?"

"No, I didn't mean that." Li Fei shook his head hastily. It seemed that Professor Zhang Shouwu was a little angry, and his face became a little ugly looking at Li Fei.

"Eh..." Li Fei shrank his neck, very scared.

Zhang Shouwu frowned and said, "Li Fei, if you have two or three points in Xiaozhuang, you can be a professor at Princeton University."

Li Fei muttered, "Didn't the professor say that Xiao Zhuang is not worry-free?"

Zhang Shouwu glared at Li Fei, who sat on the chair in fear, not daring to speak.

"I heard that you plan to return to China?" Zhang Shouwu said slowly, "When are you leaving?"

"Still, not sure yet."

"Have you made a decision yet?"

"We have already done."

"That guy Tao Hanhai asked you to go back, right?" Zhang Shouwu shook his head with a smile, "I'm old and I don't want to go back to China. It's good that you go back to China! Make more contributions to the motherland. If I were at your age, I would see The development of the motherland is so good, and I also want to return to the country to show my ambitions."

"Professor, it's not too late for you to return to China. You are a professor at Princeton University and a world-renowned mathematician. If you can return to China, you will definitely do better." Li Fei looked confident.

Zhang Shouwu smiled and shook his head, "You boy, are you here to persuade me to go back to China now? A few days ago, Tao Hanhai called me. By the way, Mr. Yang also specifically asked me to ask Xiaozhuang for an email address. address."

"Mr. Yang." Li Fei had a look of envy and longing on his face, "Professor Zhang."

Li Fei said in a low voice, "I heard that Grothendieck, the God of Mathematics, also summoned Xiao Zhuang. Unexpectedly, Mr. Yang also wanted Xiao Zhuang's email address."

"I've heard about the God of Mathematics before." Zhang Shouwu said in a deep voice, "Xiao Zhuang did attract that person's attention. His mathematical talent is unparalleled. As I said a long time ago, if you have two Don't worry, you will be treated differently when you return to China now."

"Eh..." Li Fei cried and said with a mournful face, "it's not that I don't work hard, I really don't have the talent of Xiaozhuang. If I had the talent of Xiaozhuang, I would have been a professor long ago. No, I Definitely still a professor at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton."

"Don't tell me, Mr. Selberg is going to invite Xiao Zhuang to join the Princeton Institute for Advanced Study. Now that Xiao Zhuang has proved to everyone that he really has this ability, it is estimated that Xiao Zhuang will receive the Princeton Institute for Advanced Study by the end of this year at the latest. Invitation letter from the hospital." Zhang Shouwu patted Li Fei, "Xiao Li, after you return to China, you have to do your research well. One of the reasons why I didn't return to China was because at that time, the country really didn't need us very much. A person who studies pure mathematics. Secondly, I don’t like the behavior of some people in China.”

"But I have been abroad for so long, and I found that the domestic and foreign countries are similar, and human nature is the same. Unless you are really a genius, like Xiao Zhuang, no matter where you are, you will always be praised, otherwise how much They all have to suffer." Zhang Shouwu said thoughtfully, "But I hope Xiao Li, you don't learn from those people who eat vegetarian meals at home and abroad."

"Although you are not my student, I was the one who recommended you to Professor Jaffe. I hope you can earn your respect, study hard with Tao Hanhai, and be a useful person to the country."

Li Fei said seriously, "Professor, don't worry, I won't let you down."

"Okay." Zhang Shouwu stood up, bowed slightly to the professors in front of him, and expressed etiquette, "Xiaozhuang is gone, why should I tell you so much?"

Li Fei thought to himself, Professor Zhang Shouwu really has a sharp mouth and a bean curd heart. He obviously cares about himself, but he insists on being reasonable and unforgiving.

However, he is used to it.If it were not for the strong recommendation of Professor Zhang Shouwu, it would be impossible for him to stay in Princeton University to study for a Ph.D.

After Zhang Shouwu left the classroom, seeing that Zhuang Weiran hadn't gone far, he hurried forward, "Zhuang Weiran."

Zhuang Weiran turned around and saw an old man with an Asian face staring at him sharply.

"You are?" Zhuang Weiran said respectfully, "Professor Zhang Shouwu?"

"That's right, I'm Zhang Shouwu." Zhang Shouwu said with a smile, "Xiao Zhuang, you did a great job today, making us Chinese look good at Princeton University and even the entire mathematics community."

"Where?" Zhuang Weiran said hastily, "This is what I should do, besides, this is what I should have done a few years ago."

"Xiao Zhuang, I still don't quite understand." Professor Zhang Shouwu said to Zhuang Weiran, "I'm older than you, so don't mind me calling you Xiao Zhuang."

"How could that be? It is my honor that you can call me that." Professor Zhang Shouwu studied under Wang Yuan, an academician of Huaguo Academy of Sciences and a famous mathematician, and Mr. Wang Yuan studied under Hua Luogeng.

After coming to the Lighthouse Country, he studied under Lucien Spiro and Gerd Faltings.

It can be said that Professor Zhang Shouwu is also a well-known mathematician in the world.Being able to learn from Gerd Faltings, one of the top mathematicians in the world today, is said to be very picky and arrogant. Professor Zhang Shouwu's ability to get into the eyes of Mr. Faltings itself shows that Professor Zhang Shouwu has a strong foundation in mathematics. Talent and hard work are second to none.

Zhuang Weiran had already heard about the demeanor of this senior when he was in Beijing University, and seeing the real person today, Zhuang Weiran himself was extremely excited.

"Xiao Zhuang." Zhang Shouwu looked at Zhuang Weiran with a respectful expression, but it was hard to say anything serious.He is a math genius, without a hint of arrogance, and still respects himself so much.

"I do want to talk to you."

"Professor Zhang, tell me." Zhuang Weiran still spoke to Zhang Shouwu respectfully, which made Zhang Shouwu feel a little embarrassed.In the foreseeable future, it is inevitable that Zhuang Weiran's academic research will surpass him.

To be honest, Zhang Shouwu didn't want to talk to Zhuang Weiran as an elder either.

He wanted to chat with Zhuang Weiran as an equal.I heard that Zhuang Weiran and Feufman, Jaffe and even bigwigs like Deligne are treated as equals.

How can Zhang Shouwu He De be able to be Zhuang Weiran's elder.

"Xiao Zhuang, don't say that I rely on the old to sell the old." Zhang Shouwu said thoughtfully, "In fact, I wanted to disturb you a long time ago, but I was really busy a few days ago and didn't have time."

"Tell me." Zhuang Weiran looked cautiously, as if a junior met a majestic elder.

"You solved Zhou's conjecture today, you are indeed very powerful." Zhang Shouwu said in a deep voice, "But I have to tell you that although you solved Zhou's conjecture, don't be so reckless next time. This is Princeton University, if you don't untie it, do you know what the consequences will be?"

Zhang Shouwu is not criticizing Zhuang Weiran, but just thinks that if Zhuang Weiran continues like this, what should he do if he is deflated?

After all, it is impossible for him to solve Zhou's conjecture like he is now every time. If he encounters a problem and cannot solve it, he will become the laughing stock of the whole world, which is not interesting at all.

Especially as a Chinese professor who travels to the lighthouse, he doesn't find it interesting, he just thinks it will be a disaster if it goes on like this.Especially for Zhuang Weiran, it was a great disaster.He doesn't want to see such a thing happen at all, Zhuang Weiran has infinite possibilities.He didn't want Zhuang Weiran to be the laughing stock of some people because of certain things.

This is something Zhang Shouwu can't stand, what a joke.It is obvious that he can become the world's top mathematician, why should he become the laughing stock of the entire mathematics community because of his reckless behavior.

"Professor Zhang." Zhuang Weiran said thoughtfully, "I know you're worried about me, but don't worry, I promise I won't do anything because I was young and reckless."

"I heard from Li Fei that you want to solve the weak Goldbach conjecture at the International Congress of Mathematicians?" Zhang Shouwu looked at Zhuang Weiran, "Is there such a thing?"

"Yes..." Zhuang Weiran nodded slightly, "But don't worry, I am sure, if I am not sure, I will never do this."

"Sure?" Zhang Shouwu pondered, "Xiao Zhuang, you don't think I'm annoying, do you?"

"How could it be?" Zhuang Weiran shook his head, he really didn't think Professor Zhang Shouwu was so annoying.After all, Professor Zhang Shouwu said these words for his own benefit, and he is not a fool, so how could he not know.

"That's fine, let me tell you this, I still think it's very risky for you to do so." Zhang Shouwu looked at Zhuang Weiran, "What do you think? If you don't do it well, Xiao Zhuang, it will be an international joke. "

"Yes, I know what you mean." Zhuang Weiran nodded, "But Professor Zhang, you believe that since I dare to do this, I am sure."

From Zhang Shouwu's point of view, Zhuang Weiran was a bit reckless, no matter whether he was sure about this kind of thing.Since none of them have been made, who knows if the brain will be short-circuited due to too much tension at that time.

It's not that he doesn't like Zhuang Weiran, but he always feels that Zhuang Weiran is too confident and even a little arrogant in doing so.

This must be bad, "Xiao Zhuang, have you decided?"

"It's decided!" Zhuang Weiran nodded heavily, obviously for Zhuang Weiran, there was no room for negotiation on this matter.

"Okay." Zhang Shouwu sighed, hoping that nothing would happen to Zhuang Weiran.

"Let's not talk about this matter. You just said that you were doing Zhou's conjecture when you were in college. I think you almost solved it when you were in college. Why didn't you continue to do it?"

Professor Zhang Shouwu's doubts are also everyone's doubts. Since Zhuang Weiran almost solved this problem when he was in college, what kind of mood did he have for not continuing to do it.

It's hard to understand.