Reborn in 2000 as a scholar

As the second ruling superpower after the Industrial Revolution, Americans may not know how to write the word "saving".For Chinese people, turning off the lights when going out is almost an attempt, but for Americans, they will look puzzled.Just look at the fuel consumption of American cars, it can make almost all old Chinese drivers terrified.And the warehouse supermarkets opened by Americans are really "warehouse" supermarkets.

With the development of China's economy, warehouse supermarkets such as Sam's Club and Metro have gradually established branches in China.But compared with the warehouse supermarkets in the United States, the domestic warehouse supermarkets are not so large, because Lin Jinqi saw that the Costco in front of him could even sell products such as TVs and computers in packages.Lin Jinqi looked at the set of computers in front of him in shock, thinking what kind of family would need to buy ten computers at once?

Perhaps knowing Lin Jinqi's doubts, Zhong Wei explained, "In fact, this kind of warehouse supermarket is basically for small and medium retailers or small and micro enterprises, and individual users like us are not their main customers. But you also know, The price of this kind of supermarket is generally very affordable, so this kind of warehouse supermarket has also been welcomed by many middle-class and working-class people. My mentor has a company that happens to be a member of this Costco, so I rubbed it His card to buy something."

Funnily enough, Princeton doesn't have a business school, and never seems to plan to have one.However, the students and teachers of Princeton University seem to have lighted up their "business" talents. Almost every major has teachers and students who have worked hard in the mall.Otherwise, where did Princeton University's generous research funding and scholarships come from?It's not what these teachers and students donated.

In fact, the more powerful a country is in scientific research, the easier it is for its researchers to become high earners in that country.Perhaps only in China can there be such "anti-intellectual" remarks as "selling tea eggs is worse than making racism", thinking that scientific researchers are all poor and must be poor.Lin Jinqi has always felt that it is a crime to ask scientists or engineers to behave like ascetic monks. What is wrong with people using their knowledge to create better and more comfortable living conditions for themselves?

Lin Jinqi naturally buys a lot in the supermarket, especially after finding that the price here is far lower than his expectation, Lin Jinqi gave up the idea of ​​going to the second-hand market to find goods.Originally, Lin Jinqi was a person with a mild obsession with cleanliness, and would never use things that others had used unless it was absolutely necessary, not to mention the things here are really cheap.After seeing Lin Jinqi shopping here, Zhong Wei originally wanted to remind him, but he shut up when he saw that the credit card used for payment was actually the highest grade credit card of UBS.

If it is other credit cards, Zhong Wei may simply think that Lin Jinqi's family is rich and he is a "rich second generation".But this kind of invitational credit card with the highest level will evaluate the economic status of the cardholder itself, and it will never be issued to you just because you spend a lot of money or your father is a certain rich man.

Strictly speaking, this kind of card should be classified as a "debit card". It does not provide "installment repayment" or "minimum repayment" like a credit card. Usually, when the billing cycle is up, the principal must be paid with interest. All paid off clearly.

Secondly, this kind of card has a dedicated membership club, and the card issuer will also hold regular events to invite cardholders to party together. If a dude who doesn't know the heights of the world suddenly comes, this is not a plot for the protagonist to slap his face. Instead, it will ruin the word-of-mouth accumulated by a bank.

It seems that before the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke out, Miramax was the most respected independent film distribution company in Hollywood circles; bankrupted.Because no one wants to have anything to do with rat shit.

In addition to being cheap, warehouse supermarkets also have the advantage that almost everything can be bought.If it wasn't for the fact that New Jersey is a state with strict gun control, Lin Jinqi could even buy a few guns here and go home.However, Lin Jinqi is still an international student who has just entered the country, and it is not so easy to apply for a gun license.

After Lin Jinqi finished shopping, he found a very embarrassing problem, that is, there was no way for Zhong Wei's SUV to bring so many things back.Fortunately, Costco also has a delivery service. Although the Lawrence apartment is slightly beyond the scope of delivery, after facing Lin Jinqi’s shopping expenses and the guarantee that he is willing to bear the delivery fee, Costco is still willing to deliver the goods to the door, and said that it will be delivered today. Delivery before [-]pm.

"There are many delicious small shops in the community of Princeton University, and there are also student cafeterias to choose from. But no matter the cafeteria or small shops, the cost is not very expensive. Of course, there are also supermarkets near the student apartments. If you want to open a fire by yourself It's not a difficult thing." Zhong Wei introduced when he drove Lin Jinqi back to Lawrence's apartment.

"Wireless broadband and Ethernet in apartments and schools are open by default, and you can check your account number and password in your school mailbox. Using the Internet in schools and apartments is free, but P2P downloads are strictly limited The United States is very strict about copyright inspections, so many Internet service providers simply block the corresponding ports in order to avoid risks. Of course, cracking these ports is not a troublesome thing, but the premise is not to be caught by service providers or the FBI. -"

"By the way, Brother Zhong, who should I contact if I want to apply for a landline and mobile phone? And if I want to get a cable TV?" Lin Jinqi is not considered a "TV kid", but the Internet video resources are still very limited now, so Occasionally, I still need to watch TV to pass the entertainment time. "Any recommendations for cable packages?"

"The phone service on both the dormitory and apartment side is Verizon. Specifically, landline phones go to Verizon New Jersey, and mobile phones go to Verizon Wireless. I remember Verizon New Jersey has a Office, as long as you provide your passport and student ID card and other information, you can directly open it; but Verizon Wireless will have to ask again.” Zhong Wei said, “Similarly, I suggest you also set up Verizon for cable TV.

The cable TV service in the United States has always been a major source of consumer complaints. The overall cable TV service score seems to be only in the [-]s, which is considered to be the bottom of all service industries in the United States.Verizon and AT&T are rated at [-]% in service, while Comcast and Warner Cable's scores are basically not passing.

For TV packages, it depends on your viewing needs.Cable TV is divided into two categories: basic package and selected package. The price of the basic package is naturally the cheapest, but there are only three major TV networks plus Fox, public TV networks and local TV stations. In addition to advertising, it is TV shopping; There is a so-called expansion package on the package. The quality of the expansion package is measured by how many sports channels are included. You also know that Americans love sports.

The primary expansion package can probably watch local sports events; the intermediate expansion package can probably watch those non-popular national sports events; the advanced expansion package can watch more popular national sports events.As for all the games you want to watch in the NCAA, NHL (Major Hockey League) or MLB (Major League Baseball), you can only buy selected packages.For selected packages, there are sports packages, movie packages, etc. It depends on what you want to watch.

But my suggestion to you is, try not to choose a package, just choose the channels you need.Generally speaking, it's almost enough to add an extra CNN, ESPN and HBO to the basic package.Also, don't be fooled by the salesperson. Don't look at the cheap two-year package, but in fact they have discounts every month, so it's best to order one month at a time.Especially sports channels, they also have seasons.If you only like the NBA, then just ordering during the NBA season is enough. "

Lin Jinqi was a little dumbfounded by Zhong Wei's analysis. As expected, frugality is a good quality of my Chinese compatriots.

Lin Jinqi and Zhong Wei had their dinner at a Mexican restaurant recommended by Zhong Wei. To Lin Jinqi's surprise, Zhong Wei, who is from Fujian, actually likes spicy food, and among all the restaurants in the United States, Mexican food is the best. hot.This made Lin Jinqi a little confused. Is my dignified Hunan and Sichuan cuisine not spicy after going abroad?As a result, one day Lin Jinqi ordered Sichuan cuisine from Panda Express, the largest Chinese fast food chain in the United States, only to find that mapo tofu is actually sweet!Lin Jinqi ate this sweet mapo tofu with tears in his eyes, thinking that the mapo coffin board in Sichuan might not be able to hold it down?

After dinner, Lin Jinqi also received a call from the delivery company, saying that the things he bought would be delivered soon, and hoped that Lin Jinqi could go back and sign for them as soon as possible.Zhong Wei said goodbye after sending Lin Jinqi to the apartment, so Lin Jinqi waited in the bare room for the delivery company to come to his door.Compared with China's service industry, the service industry in the United States is actually not that good. At least Lin Jinqi, who has experienced the "express war" of later generations, found that the punctuality rate of this delivery company is really worrying.

Originally, it was confirmed on the phone that it would be delivered around seven o'clock, but it was not delivered until almost eight o'clock.After these people moved the goods into the apartment, Lin Jinqi's face turned dark when he saw the bill.Sure enough, as long as "people" are involved in the United States, the cost cannot be lowered.After Lin Jinqi paid the delivery fee with tears in his eyes, various packages were scattered in the room.

Lin Jinqi is naturally responsible for the rest of the assembly and cleaning work, otherwise, if he hires another worker, he will have to pay by the hour.And with so much garbage to deal with, Lin Jinqi had to pay an extra fee to the apartment management center for garbage disposal.Sure enough, it is absolutely impossible to live in the United States without banknotes.

Fortunately, most of the furniture in the United States is produced in a standardized manner. Basically, anyone with a little hands-on ability can assemble it, otherwise it will be really troublesome.Lin Jinqi first assembled his double bed and desk, then found a few chairs, and the rest was to arrange the bed and bedding.After the dormitory was almost cleaned up, the clock had pointed to eleven o'clock in the evening.Thinking of going to report to the tutor tomorrow, Lin Jinqi put down his furniture assembly work, went to the bathroom to take a shower, changed his clothes, and went to sleep.

The newly bought bedding still smells like a factory, and it doesn't feel like "home" at all.However, Lin Jinqi, who had traveled a long distance, was already a little tired, and he hadn't slept until now because of the jet lag.After the hot bath just now and the warm milk before going to bed, the sleepiness in Lin Jinqi's body surged up irresistibly, and then fell into a deep sleep.

At six o'clock in the morning Eastern Time, Lin Jinqi's alarm clock woke him up.Although he was still a little tired, Lin Jinqi went to the bathroom to take a shower.After taking a shower, washing his face and brushing his teeth, Lin Jinqi's spirit immediately recovered.Lin Jinqi put the newly bought iPodcssic3G in his arm bag, and then started to run on the road in the community in the morning light with earphones on.I have to say that the American people really love sports.In addition to the many sports channels under the TV station and the high fees, there are also a lot of people who get up for a run in the morning.Looking at the white earphones stuffed in everyone's ears, you know that there is no shortage of Jobs' followers not only on the West Coast, but also on the East Coast.

After doing a few warm-up exercises and stretching, Lin Jinqi started running at his own pace.Asians are not considered a minority at Princeton University, but compared to whites and blacks, they are still a minority. Therefore, the addition of a yellow man who runs in the morning is quite attractive.Although everyone doesn't chat with each other when they run in the morning, Lin Jinqi seems to receive a lot more greetings than the average person.After returning from running, Lin Jinqi slowly walked back to the dormitory.After taking a shower and changing into casual clothes, Lin Jinqi went to the bus station in the community to wait for the school bus.

"Hey, Asian boy, nice to meet you!" Just as Lin Jinqi was waiting for the car, a bright orange car stopped in front of Lin Jinqi.After the driver's window was rolled down, a girl with red hair and black eyes greeted Lin Jinqi very warmly.

"When I was running this morning, I followed you. I have to say that your running posture is very professional. Are you waiting for the school bus? I guess you need to wait at least another half an hour. If you don't mind, Can you go with me in the car?"

Lin Jinqi looked at the girl in front of him in a daze, was he being teased?Judging from the girl's skin color and hair color, it should be a girl of Latin descent.Latin girls have always been famous for being hot and sexy in the United States, and they are very popular on any campus. Why are you looking for yourself?Know that just as Latin girls are popular, Asian boys are also at the forefront of unpopularity.

"Are you greeting me?" Lin Jinqi looked at the girl in front of him cautiously.

"Wow, looking at your cautious expression, you should be Chinese, right? You Chinese don't trust others so easily." The girl said with a smile.

But she suddenly remembered something, and hurriedly added, "Hey, what I said just now was not racist, but that many Chinese boys I met since middle school were very cautious and vigilant. In fact, you Chinese boys are very suitable to be husbands, but Being friends is kind of boring. My name is Jennifer, I'm from California, and I'm in my first year of master's degree in computer science at Princeton University. That's right, I've only been in school for half a year. How are you? Don't worry about me? Do I have the honor to give you a ride? How about a ride?"

"Uh, thank you very much for your enthusiasm." Lin Jinqi knew that he would be a little clueless if he declined any further. "My name is Lin Jinqi, from Huaxia. I'm a student in the joint training program of Tsinghua University and Princeton University. I'm still an undergraduate, right?" Lin Jinqi didn't know how to introduce whether he was studying for a master's degree or an undergraduate degree.

"Jinqi?" Jennifer imitated the pronunciation of Lin Jinqi's name.I have to say that girls are still talented in language, at least Jennifer's pronunciation is still close to eight or nine. "From your expression, my pronunciation seems to be correct. Thank God, the Chinese boy I met in middle school still taught me a little bit of Chinese. I have to say, your Chinese is more complicated than French. I study When I was talking, my French teacher threatened me that the complexity of speaking French made me have to be serious. But compared with your Chinese, I can only speak French, which is really 'pediatrics'."

Jennifer deliberately pronounced the word "Pediatrics" in Chinese, "I hope he didn't teach me wrong. By the way, why don't you get on the bus? If we start now, we can still catch up with Aunt Joni's family just now." Hot dogs out of the oven, sandwiches, and of course her family's ever-favorite hazelnut latte. If you miss out on this coffee, Princeton will be in vain."

Lin Jinqi thought about it, and got into Jennifer's car obediently.Just as Lin Jinqi fastened his seat belt, Jennifer's car flew out like lightning.Compared with Zhong Wei's slow driving style, Jennifer is like an F1 racing driver.Fortunately, the area where Princeton University is located is an area with few vehicles, so Jennifer's speed really made Lin Jinqi terrified.When he finally arrived at the campus, Lin Jinqi felt that his face was about to turn into a blank sheet of paper.

"Are you so unconfident in my driving skills?" Jennifer parked the car in the parking space very beautifully.

"No, it's mainly the first time I've experienced such a fast driving speed." Of course Lin Jinqi would not say that he was timid, "You also know that our country has a very large population, so the degree of vehicle congestion is beyond your imagination. Almost Any city can experience the traffic jam in downtown New York, so our driving speed is not fast." Lin Jinqi silently blamed the situation.

"That's really a pity." Jennifer said with some regret, "Although I really want to accompany you to report, but our major and your major are not the same, so you can only explore the rest of the road by yourself. If you really can't find your way, anyone on this campus is your map, as long as you open your mouth and ask. Goodbye, Jinqi!"

The Department of Mathematics at Princeton University is located in Fine Hall, the tallest building in Princeton University.According to Lin Jinqi's own information, the Essence Hall is located on Washington Road, east of Princeton University.It is interesting to say that the Department of Mathematics, Department of Physics and Department of Chemistry of Princeton University happen to stand side by side here, and they are all adjacent neighbors.Sure enough, this is implying "a family of mathematics, physics and chemistry"?

Since the vast majority of universities in the United States are open, it is difficult to say which road is the central road of the school.However, according to the distribution of the main teaching buildings of Princeton University, Washington Road can barely be regarded as the main road of Princeton University.Going north along this road, where it meets Nassau Road is the famous Flint Library of Princeton University.Of course, there is not only one library at Princeton University. There is also a Lewis Science Library here just where the three departments of mathematics, physics and chemistry gather together.

When Lin Jinqi wandered around and found the Department of Mathematics, he realized that the Department of Mathematics was opposite to the Department of Bioevolution and Molecular Biology, and it really was a very high-end place.

Lin Jinqi followed the prompt in the email sent to him by Princeton University and found Gilles Claire, who is the administrator of the graduate program of the Department of Mathematics at Princeton University.Since I still need to complete some undergraduate credits, I must discuss with him about the course arrangement.Claire also knew that Lin Jinqi would visit today, so she brought Lin Jinqi and another lady to a conference room.Claire first welcomed Lin Jinqi on behalf of the school, and then introduced the ladies around her.

"Lin, this is Ms. Anna Menezes, she is the administrator of our professional undergraduate courses. Since some of your undergraduate credits have not been completed, in order to allow you to adapt to our graduate courses, Ms. Menezes will An undergraduate course schedule will be issued to you. We hope that you can pass these undergraduate tests within half a year, otherwise we will have to continue to postpone your postgraduate courses. According to our joint training plan, you only have six years of study time at most. If you can't get our doctorate within six years, then our joint training program will have to be abolished, which is certainly something we don't want to see. Well, about the specific arrangements for undergraduate courses, we come to Listen to Ms. Menezes' arrangements."

"Lin, I'm very glad that you can come to study at Princeton University." Ana Meneses also expressed her welcome formally, and then she took out a class schedule and handed it to Lin Jinqi.

"These courses are basically the courses that our Department of Mathematics at Princeton University must complete as an undergraduate. Since you majored in computer science at Tsinghua University's undergraduate stage, we specially compared your schedule and completed this schedule. I can't help but Not to remind you, the study pressure of this class schedule is very high, and according to the evaluation of credits and grade points by our Princeton University, the difficulty of your exam will be very high. Of course, based on your major breakthrough in the "Poincaré Conjecture" , we do not evaluate your daily grades, but only look at your final test. Moreover, the thesis can be offset against credits. But how to offset it will be known after the evaluation of the value of your thesis by professionals."

Lin Jinqi looked at the schedule that Princeton University made for himself, and his first reaction was that it was simply impossible for humans to complete, and then he remembered the reminder from the other party.Sure enough, Princeton University has never been such a rigid university. The reason why the other party was unwilling to directly enter the graduate program was because he had doubts about his identity as a computer major.As for the bonus item of solving the "Poincaré Conjecture", it seems that the other party is not completely convinced.There is no way, the right to speak in the field of modern science has always been occupied by the Western world, and if the other party insists on looking down on Huaxia's academic level, there is nothing he can do.If a person wants to change the rules, then he must at least have the basic power to change the rules, right?If you can't satisfy the other party once, then do it again.

Among the current problems in the field of mathematics, the biggest one is probably the "Riemann Hypothesis".If Lin Jinqi can solve this problem, then he will be granted the title of god directly.Any mathematician who solves this problem will not get a title like "Gauss of the 21st century", but will be directly sent to the hall of science to be worshiped by thousands of people like Gauss, the ancient gods.However, Lin Jinqi also knew that it was too early to solve this conjecture at his own level, so Lin Jinqi was going to find a better mathematical conjecture to deal with.It doesn't even have to be on the "Millennium Math Problem" level, one or two levels down is fine.

For Chinese people, the most famous mathematical problem is "Goldbach's conjecture", but this conjecture is also a problem that can basically win the three international mathematics awards, so Lin Jinqi decided to let it go.The most closely related to Goldbach's conjecture is the twin prime number conjecture, but the proof of this conjecture is enough to knock on the door of Princeton University's Department of Mathematics to become a professor, and Lin Jinqi decided to let it go temporarily.If you continue to think from the twin prime number conjecture, the rest is the Mersenne prime number distribution problem and the Polignac conjecture.

A slight smile suddenly appeared on the corner of Lin Jinqi's mouth, why not start with these two questions.One opened the door of the Institute of Mathematics Department of Princeton University, and the other even won the master's thesis.Thinking of this, Xueba Assistant System asked Lin Jinqi intimately if he wanted to systematically evaluate the value of these two tasks.