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The 12th annual mathematics conference of the Chinese Mathematical Society ends. It was time for Lu Zhou to say goodbye to this city.
This time, he was the only one who would return to Jin Ling.
As for Professor Lu, he had to go to Belgium in November to attend a particle physics summit, so he stayed at the BES Institute in Beijing. He had been planning to do research all along.
Professor Lu had originally planned to take Lu Zhou back, but Lu Zhou was going to California in December for the Federal Mathematical Society conference, so Professor Lu decided to remain in Beijing.
As usual, Yan Xinjue stayed with Professor Lu.
Yan Xinjue sent Lu Zhou to Beijing Airport.
They got out of the car and Yan Xinjue helped Lu Zhou with luggage. Yan Xinjue then patted his shoulder.
"Bro, careful!"
Lu Zhou felt a little strange, "Be careful ... I'm just going back to Jinling, it's not like I went somewhere far."
Yan Xinju said, "You're going to California in December, right?"
Lu Zhou nodded, "Yes."
Yan Xinjue sighed and said in a voice filled with emotion, "Cole's prize for number theory was won by Mr. Zhang Yitang who is ethnic Chinese, who is a Chinese, but no Chinese citizen has yet won this award. You winning this award will fill the gap in our country's medals. I'll be waiting for your good news in Belgium! "
Lu Zhou smiled and said, "Thank you for your kind words."
The two men did not linger. As soon as they said goodbye, Yan Xinjue returned to his car while Lu Zhou dragged his luggage and walked to the terminal.
After a two-hour flight, the plane landed smoothly on the runway.
Outside the airport, Lu Zhou was planning to call a taxi. Before he could even pull out his phone, someone came to him.
He saw two first-year students who appeared to be carrying banners.
[Congratulations to Lu Zhou for winning the 15th Shiing-Shen Chern Mathematics Award!]
Oh, my God, why are you guys here?
Do you know how embarrassing you two are!
Passers-by couldn't help but look. There was also a reporter from the Jinling Daily waiting to take his picture.
Lu Zhou tried to be humble as he dragged his suitcase and continued walking. Before he could go far, he was recognized by a girl.
"Lu Zhou!"
Lin Yuxiang's eyes lit up and he jumped over while waving his hand.
Lu Zhou was embarrassed, but he could not get rid of her. He stopped walking and turned around with a forced smile.
"Cin ... President Lin, hello."
Lu Zhou almost forgot that he was promoted to student union president.
He only had one complaint.
It's autumn, but your skirt is a little short ... Are you not cold?
Lin Yuxiang smiled and played with her hair as she said, "What president ... Just call me Lin Yuxiang, Zhou."
Why is this girl calling me Zhou?
I'm not even close to you.
Sighs…
"Zhou, let me help with your suitcase!"
"No, it's okay!"
Suddenly, he heard a familiar and loud voice.
"Lu Zhou, congratulations!"
When Lu Zhou looked up, he was shocked.
"Dean Lu?"
Dean Lu Fangping shook Lu Zhou's hand and said, "Dean Qin has a meeting, so he told me to pick you up!"
Lu Zhou said, "Thank you ... Not too far away anyway. I could have called DiDi. ”
“Haha, no way! You are an exemplary student of our school, and there are many professors who envy you, ” Dean Lu said. He smiled and continued, “The car is there. Comeon, enter. ”
Lu Zhou agreed reluctantly.
More and more people were watching, and some even started recording with their phones.
Lu Zhou wanted to get out of there as soon as possible.
He sat in the car and chatted with Dean Lu and the young professor in charge of the student union. He thought, “This is just a Shying-Shen Chern Math Award, and you guys are very friendly. What would happen if I won the Cole Prize? "
He made a decision in his mind.
Lu Zhou decided that when the time came, he would not return to Jinling. Instead, he would return to his hometown.
They soon arrive at school.
Lu Zhou thought that his attention would end but he was too naive.
Larger banners hung at the school gates.
It's even more embarrassing.
But it makes sense. Any professor who wins a national award will get this type of treatment, let alone a master student who wins a major math prize.
Of course, schools do this to promote themselves as well.
After all, Lu Zhou would be going to Princeton soon. He has no family, or partner. Once he experienced the Western lifestyle, it would be difficult for him to want to go back.
It deserves to give him honor. It will make him miss this place and want to come back.
When Lu Zhou got out of the car, he did not get a chance to touch his luggage at all. Two people from the student union came and brought her suitcase directly to Dormitory 201.
As for Lu Zhou, he was warmly welcomed by School Head Xu.
The principle is an old academic. He has the characteristics of a scientific researcher. His words are short and short. Although he was in the field of computer science, he knew the importance of mathematical tools.
After all, Jin Ling University was strong in physics and one could never get far in physics without mathematics.
...
In the evening, upstairs cafeteria ...
Lu Zhou thought that his welcome was already big enough. He never expected that the school would host him "Happy Banquet".
Well, most are hosted by the math department. All the professors there are math professors.
Lu Zhou's popularity at school was good, and he was close to many old professors.
While eating, Professor Tang drank with Lu Zhou and said in a voice filled with emotion, "For such a big conjecture as Polignac had alleged, you usually have to wait five or ten years to see the results. You can finish it in one year is really awesome!I didn't expect you to be so talented in number theory! "
Lu Zhou smiled and said humbly, "Professor, you are exaggerating. Inspiration comes randomly to me. ”
"Be humble in front of School Head Xu if you will, but why are you humble in front of me?" Said Dean Lu. He smiled and said, “Oh yes, prepare your report.Try to do it before the December annual review. If you are still at Jin Ling University and if you submit research, there is a cash prize of $ 100,000 waiting for you. ”
Although Lu Zhou got a million yuan when he proved the main guess of twins and Zhou's guess, this time the school did not give him that much.
Simple reason. The first time because his name was heard abroad, so each school gave $ 500,000 yuan. For the second time, the money came from a company-sponsored research fund.
The school was able to give more rewards, but it was useless. At most, they could give Lu Zhou some travel expenses or research funding.
Lu Zhou understood this. He could not rely on the school reward money for the rest of his life. Not to mention he'll graduate.
However, when Dean Lu mentioned this matter, he suddenly recalled something.
When he applied for his research topic, he applied for Polignac's conjecture.
Now, the results are published and he has to write a conclusion report.
The problem is ...
He has not spent his research funds $ 1.6 million ...