I Kidnapped An Alien Civilization

2021-07-07

Chapter 74 Lobbyists

The Banquet Hall of Yanda Guest House.

Li Mo looked out of place in the crowd in her white-washed shirt and schoolbag.

“The world-renowned mathematician, Professor SMITH from Princeton, is invited to applaud.” On the rostrum, a middle-aged man who looked like a leader raised the microphone and said enthusiastically.

A foreigner in his 60s stepped onto the podium with the help of a female student.

Zhang Xuemei also came to Yanda University. Li Mo recognized the female student as the Senior Sister who broke up with her last time.

This was also the first time he saw SMITH himself, aquiline nose, a pair of sharp eyes that did not match his age, scanning the stage from time to time.

“It’s our honor to have Professor SMITH come to our Yanda thousands of miles away. Next, Professor SMITH will give a speech.” The middle-aged leaders took the lead in applauding.

Zhang Xuemei leaned into Professor SMITH’s ear and said a few words, only to see the old man shouting the head, but did not speak, still observing the crowd under the stage, as if looking for who.

Zhang Xuemei on the stage looked slightly startled, and leaned into the old man’s ear again, as if to persuade him to say something. The old man resolutely hooked the head and said something with disdain. Hearing this, Zhang Xuemei picked up the microphone with embarrassment and said, “Professor SMITH will not make a formal speech due to exhaustion from the journey. I am here to say hello to the students of Yan University on behalf of him.”

There was sporadic applause and a burst of laughter from the audience. The middle-aged leader on the rostrum said with a blushing face: “After all, Professor SMITH is also an old man in his 60s. It is inevitable that he will feel uncomfortable after sitting in the plane for a long time. I think so, this welcome meeting will be held here. Let Professor SMITH take a rest first.”

Looking at the crowd ready to disperse, Professor SMITH, who had always been arrogant, gave a few words in a low voice, Zhang Xuemei nodded, and went to the middle-aged leader to explain a few words.

The middle-aged leader thought for a while, then picked up the microphone and said, “Please come on stage, Li Mo, and accompany Professor SMITH to the hotel.”

Li Mo in the crowd was about to leave He was stunned, remembering what Ying Sa Sa said on the phone, he strode up to the podium, “Professor SMITH, hello, I am Li Mo.” He extended his right hand.

Li Mo felt like his hand was being held by a pair of iron pliers, “I AM SMITH”, the old man stared at him with a scrutiny for half a minute.

“Professor, let’s go back to the hotel first. This is not a good place to talk.” Zhang Xuemei next to her reminded in English.

It seems that Yanda really attaches great importance to this SMITH professor. Li Mo looked around at the suite, which was as big as 200 square meters.

“Li Mo, we have met before, so don’t be cautious.” Zhang Xuemei helped the two make tea.

“Thank you!” Li Mo took the cup, “I don’t know what Professor SMITH is looking for from me. Please ask Young Lady Zhang for me.”

Professor SMITH did not take it. Cup, looked him up and down with strange eyes.

Zhang Xuemei didn’t seem to hear Li Mo’s words, she just chose the corner of the sofa and sat down.

Li Mo felt that the atmosphere was a little weird and was about to get up and leave.

“It’s you who proved the Koraz conjecture and the four-color conjecture?” Professor SMITH asked in fluent Chinese.

Li Mo was stunned that this foreigner could speak Chinese so proficiently.

Zhang Xuemei in the corner of the sofa pu chi smiled, “Professor SMITH can speak 23 languages, he is a language genius.”

Li Mo spirit slowly recovers, nodded, “Yes Yes, I was lucky enough to be able to prove these two conjectures.”

“There are no flukes in the world of mathematics, only geniuses.” The old man was quite dissatisfied with his modesty, “Although you only proved two The most primary level conjecture, but it is quite an innate talent.”

This time Li Mo didn’t answer, he wanted to hear what the old man’s purpose was.

“However, if you continue to stay in China, you will only be able to wipe out your innate talent. If a genius can’t grow in the right soil, it’s just a waste of time in the end, I think you know that too. What does time mean to a mathematician.” The old man said, constantly observing Li Mo’s expression with his shining eyes.

“If a mathematician cannot make world-renowned achievements before the age of 30, he will be reduced to a mediocre. At Yanda, are you sure what you can achieve? Of course, solve problems. That kind of game played by a child doesn’t count.”

Li Mo just listened quietly by the side, without saying a word or showing a trace of expression.

The old man continued: “Math is a subject that pays attention to sect inheritance. If Riemann and Dirichlet hadn’t joined the Göttingen School and inherited the career of Gauss, they could have made such great achievements. ?”

“If Galois hadn’t gone to the Ecole Normale Supérieure, could he have studied group theory in his short life?”

“And our Princeton School was born. Gödel, Nott, Nash, Shannon and other mathematics masters are in the world leading position in almost all fields of mathematics.”

Speaking of Princeton, Professor SMITH’s face unconsciously showed a proud expression.

“And what does Yanda have?”

“If you join us at Princeton. With your innate talent, it is very likely that you will win the Fields Medal before the age of 40. Just like my Indian student.”

Professor SMITH took a sip from the teacup on the table and said, “If there is anything in the East that is worthy of my admiration, it is this Tea leaves. A hint of bitterness and a long aftertaste, it is simply a gift of nature.”

Zhang Xuemei, who was sitting next to her, stood up gracefully, and helped the professor to refill the water. Glancing at Li Mo, who was still silent, he smiled and said, “Professor SMITH rarely values people so much. Maybe you should consider our proposal.”

Li Mo came back to his senses. These two people came to be lobbyists in order to allow themselves to study abroad.

Since he already understood the other party’s purpose, he didn’t intend to pretend to be confused. “Thank you for the kindness of Professor SMITH. Princeton is a world-renowned mathematics Holy Land. It is the dream of countless mathematics hobbyists to study there. Maybe one day, I will also go to study. But not now, I feel that my foundation is still Very weak.”

Hearing Li Mo’s clear rejection of himself, the old man’s face showed a bit of anger. No one ever turned down his invitation in person. The young man in front of him rejected him again and again.

“Youngster, you have to understand that there is only one chance.”

Li Mo looked at Professor SMITH’s livid face and felt a little amused, “I think very clearly, many Thanks for your kindness, if I have nothing to do, I will go back first.”

Li Mo, who left the hotel, let out a long relaxed breath. Princeton, the temptation of the Fields Medal is too great, but he will not forget the purpose of studying hard.

(End of this chapter)