A genius? I just love studying.

Chapter 116 Youthful Spirit
Yuan Xinyi, who was deep in thought, looked up, his eyes filled with horror.

This plan is really feasible!

Although Chen Hui only gave a brief outline of the idea, given his academic background, he naturally grasped it immediately and had already completed most of the deductions in his mind.

He had already witnessed the little guy's exceptional comprehension of mathematics, and he had overestimated the little guy's potential, but this answer still exceeded his expectations.

Where exactly is the limit for this little guy?
"Perhaps, China's second Fields Medal winner is just around the corner!"

Yuan Xinyi was very confident that the first Fields Medal would definitely be his.

But now he's even more looking forward to the day this little guy grows up; he wants to give the mathematical community of Earth a little bit of a genius shock!
Wang Qiming was taken aback for a moment, but after seeing Yuan Xinyi's reaction, a smile bloomed on his face.

He was a well-known mathematics scholar back then, although not as good as Yuan Xinyi and Tian Yang, he was still quite capable.

Unfortunately, he has spent too much energy on administration in recent years and has fallen behind Chen Hui's thinking, so he cannot judge whether Chen Hui's solution is feasible.

But he trusted Yuan Xinyi's judgment!

This time we've really struck gold!

If you can recruit students like this for 200,000 yuan, it's practically like picking them up off the street.

Let alone 200,000, even 2 million would be something he would seriously consider.

His doctoral student has almost finished this project and is preparing to complete it, publish a paper, and apply for the defense.

However, his approach utilizes the Riemann-Hilbert correspondence to classify the local system L of a finite single-valued group as a flat connection with a specific representation on the complex plane. Then, through the definition of Hecke eigenvalues, he uses the geometric method Drinfeld-Sokolov reduction to map the local system L to an automorphic D-mode DL. Finally, he constructs the corresponding local system LL on the side of the geometric Langlands dual group LG and verifies the functor property by checking Fourier transform or mirror symmetry.

This method, which utilizes classical tools such as layer theory and D-module theory, is indeed logically clear, but the computation is extremely complex. It also requires handling a large number of layer and cohomology operations, and explicit construction is quite difficult.

His doctoral student spent four whole years on this project, from its inception to its completion. He watched helplessly as that handsome young man turned into a bald old man.

Chen Hui's solution avoids explicit classification, simplifies the steps by utilizing the global properties and duality of the modulus space, and the introduction of quantum parameters reveals the connection between the representation of finite single-valued groups and discrete dual groups, thus finding the hidden structure under the classical limit.

By directly bypassing the difficult display construction, the calculation is greatly simplified.

If Chen Hui had been given this project back then, he might have been able to complete a doctoral dissertation in just six months, no, even three months!
He is only sixteen years old!

Wang Qiming remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was churning with turmoil.

Jiangcheng University went to great lengths to recruit Yuan Xinyi, offering far more favorable terms than other universities. Compared to that, Chen Hui's 200,000 yuan bonus was truly like a firefly trying to outshine the moon.

Chen Hui's talent made Wang Qiming think that perhaps he was the next Yuan Xinyi from Jiangcheng University!

This is the benefit of investing in pre-IPO shares: small investment, big returns.

With Yuan Xinyi in charge, the School of Mathematics at Jiangcheng University was already showing signs of improvement. If another top-level mathematician were to emerge and perfectly take over the changes brought about by Yuan Xinyi, the School of Mathematics at Jiangcheng University might have a chance to become a super-first-class institution comparable to Yanbei University and Tsinghua University!
This is the advantage of mathematics as a discipline.

It does not require the same level of material resources as other disciplines, making it more suitable for schools that are slightly less well-off and have fewer resources to achieve a leapfrog development.

At the same time, the role of a strong academic leader is particularly evident.

Back then, Tsinghua's theoretical mathematics department was not just one or two levels behind Yanbei's, but after Philip Kotler, Qiu Chengwu, joined the department, it rose rapidly and is now able to compete with Yanbei's mathematics department.

Countless thoughts flashed through Wang Qiming's mind, but in the end, they all boiled down to one thought—he must sign this young man in front of him!

“I don’t know enough about quantum geometry, Langlands, and modulo space geometry yet. It may take some time to write a complete proof.”

Chen Hui remained silent, unaware of the turmoil in the hearts of the two professors opposite him. In his view, his solution was indeed too simplistic, and a more perfect solution could be found if he studied it carefully.

Unfortunately, Wang Qiming asked a question that was not in his area of ​​expertise.

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"This is what you call not having enough understanding of quantum geometry, Langlands, and modulo space geometry? Then all his PhD students might as well drop out and go work in factories."

Wang Qiming looked at Chen Hui, who was deep in thought, and for a moment he didn't know if Chen Hui really thought that way or if he was just in Versailles.

"scholarship?"

More than ten minutes later, Chen Hui finally finished reading the thick stack of contract terms, looked up, and asked hesitantly.

There was nothing unreasonable in the contract, and it's unlikely that Jiangcheng University would do such a thing. Even if they could win the lawsuit based on the contract, they couldn't afford such reputational damage.

"Don't worry, the money will definitely be transferred to your account within a week after the contract is signed!"

Wang Qiming said decisively, "As you know, going through the academy's funding process is rather complicated and takes a little longer."

Chen Hui nodded in understanding, "I heard that there are bonuses for publishing papers at school. Publishing a Q1 SCI paper can earn you 50,000 yuan. I wonder if that's true?"

"of course it's true!"

"If you can publish in the Big Four accounting firms, I'll give you a reward of 500,000 yuan per article!"

Wang Qiming answered without hesitation that these rules were written in the school regulations, and he could give a clear and concise affirmative answer no matter where he went.

He did hope that Chen Hui could publish more articles in the Big Four accounting firms, then the bonus would naturally be as much as he could get!
"Okay, I'm fine."

Chen Hui nodded, his heart burning with excitement. This was the first time he had heard this idea, but after hearing it, nothing else mattered.

Now, there's another reason to write a thesis, an irresistible reason!

He has no clue about the Millennium Problem yet, but he has the guts to publish a paper on the Big Four accounting firms—not just the guts, but the boldness!

Upon receiving Chen Hui's affirmative reply, even the cunning Wang Qiming couldn't help but smile happily. He pointed to the signature area at the end of the contract and said, "You can sign here. I'll take the contract back to the school today to get it stamped. Once it's stamped, the contract will be effective."

Chen Hui nodded and quickly signed his name.

"Welcome to Jiangcheng University! You won't be disappointed!"

Wang Qiming picked up the contract and reached out to Chen Hui again. This time, his enthusiasm was almost overflowing.

Jiangcheng University has a genius young mathematician like Yuan Xinyi, so it's not like Chen Hui's genius has been wasted. He was confident that Chen Hui wouldn't be disappointed.

"Your student registration is currently at Rongcheng No. 2 Middle School, right? After you get the stamp, go back and get it stamped today. Tomorrow I will personally go to Rongcheng to transfer your student registration to Jiangcheng University. I will arrange a dormitory for you in advance. You don't need to wait until September when school starts. After the CMO ends, you can come directly to Jiangcheng University."

He didn't know how Chen Hui did on the CMO exam, but judging from Chen Hui's current performance, it certainly wouldn't be too bad. If he didn't hurry, even if he had already signed a contract by the end of the CMO, he wasn't confident that he could beat Yanbei and Tsinghua.

However, once Chen Hui's student status is transferred to Jiangcheng University, even Yanbei University and Tsinghua University will be powerless to stop him.

"Student registration?" Chen Hui frowned. "If my student registration is transferred to Jiangcheng University, will I be unable to participate in the IMO?"

The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) requires participants to be under 20 years of age and have a highest level of education of high school.

"IMO?"

"With your skill level, why are you even participating in the IMO?"

Wang Qiming said with a smile, "The IMO won't be held until early September. If you work hard, you might be able to be an award presenter then."

Yuan Xinyi shook his head. Of course, he knew that Wang Qiming was just saying it casually. Being an IMO award presenter was not an easy job. You had to win a prestigious international mathematics award to qualify, such as Wiles, who proved Fermat's Last Theorem, or Terence Tao, who won the Fields Medal...

However, he agreed with Wang Qiming's statement, looked at Chen Hui, and said seriously, "Although many mathematicians have participated in the IMO, being able to solve problems does not necessarily make one a mathematician. With your current achievements in mathematics, there is indeed no need for you to prove yourself through the IMO."

He could understand Chen Hui's desire to participate in the IMO, but from his current perspective, Chen Hui really didn't need to waste time on solving problems; a genius like him had very precious time!
“But I promised the teacher and the principal that I would go to the IMO to bring glory to the school.” Chen Hui hesitated. Of course he understood what Principal Zhao and the others were thinking, but they had provided his uncle and aunt with valuable jobs. He could never repay this kindness in his lifetime, and he was willing to help Principal Zhao and the others achieve their goal.

Of course, there was another reason he couldn't refuse: participating in the IMO would most likely earn him free attribute points. Even without any other considerations, he couldn't possibly give up the opportunity to obtain free attribute points!
He certainly wouldn't forget that obtaining his first free attribute point was the beginning of a turning point in his life, and its importance goes without saying.

"Your principal must have promised you a scholarship, right?"

Wang Qiming looked like he understood, and waved his hand, "No matter how much your principal promised, Jiangcheng University will give double!"

Chen Hui looked at Wang Qiming, chuckled, and shook his head, "Dean Wang underestimates everyone!"

“My family is indeed very poor. For more than ten years, my uncle and aunt have worked hard from dawn to dusk to support the three of us siblings and earn money.”

"Even with all their efforts, the huge debts they incurred in previous years have only allowed us to barely survive."

"So I won't let go of any opportunity to make money. They've worked so hard for so many years, it's time for them to rest. Qingshan's old clothes that he's worn for years should be replaced, and Ruirui deserves to have a pretty little dress!"

As he spoke, Chen Hui looked up and stared directly into Wang Qiming's eyes, "But now that we know that publishing an article in one of the Big Four accounting firms can earn us a 500,000 yuan bonus, we won't be poor anymore!"

Wang Qiming subconsciously tried to avoid Chen Hui's gaze, and a sense of shame inexplicably arose in his heart.

After becoming the dean, he had experienced too many such negotiations. Every disagreement was simply due to insufficient benefits. Chen Hui's previous performance had also confirmed this experience. So he really hadn't thought that the young man in front of him wanted to participate in the IMO simply because he wanted to bring glory to the school and repay the kindness of his alma mater.

The more he experienced, the less he felt like this pure emotion; he found that he seemed to have forgotten what it felt like when he was young.

On the contrary, he did not find Chen Hui's arrogant statement about making the Four Greats absurd.

Having witnessed this young man's talent, he felt that if any student from Jiangcheng University could earn a place in the Big Four accounting firms, then that person should be the boy in front of him!

Yuan Xinyi's eyes sparkled as he looked at Chen Hui, feeling as if he had become several years younger.

"If we could get a 500,000 yuan bonus from the Big Four accounting firms, we wouldn't be poor anymore!"

Yes, if there's a way to improve my life, why should I haggle like a businessman?
I will use my own hands to create the future I want!

With an upright and righteous momentum, we will sweep across the eight directions!

As expected of a sixteen-year-old boy!
What confidence! What arrogance!
Only a genius like him could possess such a sharp spirit!

"I was abrupt."

Wang Qiming is also flexible and adaptable; as the dean of a well-known university, he actually apologized to a student.

"Leave the student registration issue to me; I will persuade your principal."

"There's more to bringing honor to the school than just the IMO. Since you're confident you can get into the Big Four accounting firms, why worry about not having opportunities to bring honor to the school?"

Chen Hui shook his head firmly, "No need. I will go to Jiangcheng University to take classes after the CMO, but my student status will remain at Rongcheng No. 2 Middle School. I will transfer to Jiangcheng University after the IMO."

"If you do not agree, this contract can be voided."

"I agree!"

Wang Qiming felt that he hadn't agreed to the marriage so readily, and he was even afraid that if he had been a little slower, Chen Hui would have changed his mind.

There was no reason to hesitate. If they agreed, they could still trust Chen Hui's character. If they didn't agree, such a promising talent would miss out on Jiangcheng University.

"I'll take the contract back to the school to get it stamped first, you guys can talk first."

After glancing at Yuan Xinyi, Wang Qiming put the contract into his briefcase. He just wanted to get back to Jiangcheng University as soon as possible, get the contract stamped, and start the scholarship approval process.

Only when the money was deposited into Chen Hui's account could he feel a little more at ease.

After walking a few steps, he suddenly remembered something, turned back, picked up the plate on the table, and took it to the plate recycling area.

"You learned about condensed matter mathematics from Schultz's paper, right?"

After Wang Qiming left, Yuan Xinyi sat opposite Chen Hui and said gently, "How did you come up with the idea of ​​reading Schultz's paper?"

He now considers Chen Hui his student, so naturally he needs to assess him and offer constructive advice. He is confident that he has the ability to do so.

“I felt that I was improving very slowly by just doing practice problems, so I decided to try writing papers. Someone introduced me to condensed matter physics, so I started to learn about it. During the process of learning about it, I came across Schultz’s article because of some misunderstandings. I found it very interesting and read it.”

Chen Hui answered truthfully.

I found it very interesting, so I watched it all!

It was a very simple answer, but Yuan Xinyi was very satisfied with it, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her face, like that of an aunt.

"Mathematical physics is a very interesting field!"

Yuan Xinyi agreed, saying, "There happens to be a professor specializing in condensed matter physics who is currently at Yanbei University for an exchange program. After the CMO concludes, I suggest he give a lecture, which you can attend."

Although he himself was not in the field of mathematical physics, he always believed that interest is the best teacher. Since Chen Hui was interested, he, as the teacher, would try his best to provide Chen Hui with the best resources so that he could go further and more smoothly in this direction.

"You can download his paper and take a look in the next few days. After the lecture, you can talk to the professor."

"I will send you the professor's information and his latest paper later."

"By the way, you can also learn more about the Langlands Program. It's a very useful mathematical tool. I've compiled the relevant materials and will send them to you..."

For the most part after that, Yuan Xinyi did the talking, while Chen Hui just listened silently.

But it feels pretty good to be taken care of like this!

(End of this chapter)