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Lin Chen didn't pay much attention to the war of words with the old Beijing News after posting that video.

He believed that justice would prevail, and since he had already expressed his thoughts, he no longer needed to care how things would develop.

Anyway, he's already sold the formula, do those people really think they can change his mind through public pressure?

However, the day after the video was released, Lin Chen received a call from Wang Haofeng.

"Mr. Lin, we've caused you some distress because of our situation. But rest assured, the country will not allow someone like you, who has sacrificed for the country, to suffer such injustice."

Lin Chen: "???"

I wasn't wronged!

"Mr. Lin, please watch CCTV news tonight, and you'll find out then."

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That evening, Lin Chen watched the news as promised.

Then they understood what Wang Haofeng meant.

Lin Chen's name appeared in the news again that evening.

This time, his name was actually just a side note; the real protagonist was his Star Rock Recipe.

According to the news report, the Xingyan formula has obtained a national defense technology patent, which means that the patent is now protected by the state, and any attempt to peek at the patent may violate the law.

After the news aired, Lin Chen discovered that the old news outlet had deleted its Weibo account overnight, not daring to provoke further controversy.

Are you kidding me? If you ask Lin Chen to disclose his patents, isn't that the same as asking him to disclose his defense patents?

Is this something a non-governmental media outlet like yours can bring up?

It's true that Old Shocking News is a public intellectual media outlet, but precisely because of this, they are very clear about which minefields they absolutely must not step on.

As the old news subsided, the online criticism of Lin Chen also disappeared overnight.

Before we knew it, it was September.

The new semester has begun.

On this day, Lin Chen arrived at the school, ready to officially begin his doctoral studies.

Looking at the freshmen in their military training uniforms on campus, Lin Chen felt a pang of emotion.

I can't believe it's already been a year since I came to Longyan University of Science and Technology.

However, this one year of his life felt like seven or eight years for others.

His classmates who enrolled with him are still in their second year of university, but he is already preparing to start his doctoral studies.

However, at this moment, Lin Chen suddenly noticed a lot of blond-haired, blue-eyed foreigners among the freshmen wearing military training uniforms.

Just then, two boys walked by.

Lin Chen overheard their conversation.

"Have you heard? The percentage of international students at our school has broken records this year!"

"International student? You mean someone who studies abroad?"

"Of course not, they are students studying here!"

"what?"

"What? Look over there at the new students, see that blonde beauty? That should be her!"

Wow! Are this year's freshmen really that lucky?

……

International students?

Lin Chen glanced meaningfully at the freshmen beside him.

……

A moment later, Lin Chen knocked on the door of Old Wang's office.

Old Wang, who had been waiting for him, stood up with a smile and said with satisfaction, "You brat, you've finally come! I've been waiting for this day for a whole year!"

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, teacher." Lin Chen smiled and nodded.

He also knew that Old Wang had been waiting for this day for a long time.

As an academician, it's impossible for Professor Wang to personally teach an undergraduate student.

He just didn't expect Lin Chen to progress so quickly. In just one year, he not only completed his undergraduate studies but also earned a master's degree.

Old Wang got up and pulled Lin Chen outside, saying as they walked, "We'll go and help you with the necessary paperwork now. Of course, it's just for your PhD in mathematics. Remember to go see Xiao Qian later; he's waiting for you there too."

"Ok."

Lin Chen is not only pursuing a doctoral degree in mathematics, but also a doctoral degree in chemistry from the School of Chemistry.

His doctoral advisor in chemistry was Dean Qian Runyang.

Professor Wang continued, "Doctoral students are quite different from undergraduate and graduate students; they mainly focus on independent research. Most doctoral students participate in their supervisor's research group, learning while conducting research. But you are different."

After a pause, Old Wang's tone was somewhat wistful:

"Actually, given your level, I don't think I have much more to teach you, so I think you can find a topic for yourself. If you can't think of one, I have a topic I can recommend to you right now."

"What subject?"

"P and NP problems".

Lin Chen was slightly taken aback, then chuckled and said, "Teacher, you think too highly of me."

Old Wang smiled slightly: "That may be true for others, but for someone like you who has already solved two top-level conjectures, I think this topic is just right."

"Besides, didn't you get several computer-related degrees last semester? This topic will be helpful for the computer problems you're studying."

Lin Chen nodded in agreement.

The P and NP problems are not only unproven conjectures in the mathematical community, but also an unsolved mystery in the field of computer science.

In the field of computer science, a computational problem can generally be divided into two categories: P problems and NP problems.

P stands for polynomial time. A complex computational problem that can be solved in polynomial time is called a P problem.

In the field of computer science, this means that a computer can complete a calculation in a limited amount of time.

NP refers to nondeterministic polynomial time.

This means that a problem is so complex that it cannot be determined whether it can be solved in polynomial time.

The P and NP problems are essentially about whether P equals NP.

If P=NP, it means that all NP problems can be solved in polynomial time; otherwise, it means that there are problems that are inherently impossible to solve quickly.

Therefore, the P and NP problems are not only mathematical problems, but also a pursuit of the limits of human computational ability.

Its solution will reshape the landscape of computer science, cryptography, artificial intelligence, and even influence humanity's understanding of its own intelligence.

Therefore, Old Wang was right when he said that this question was most suitable as a research topic for Lin Chen.

Thinking of this, Lin Chen nodded and said, "Teacher, then I will take this as my research topic."

Old Wang did not show any surprise on his face.

If it were someone else, he would never have agreed to let his students treat a mathematical conjecture as a research topic.

Because that was a completely unrealistic goal.

But when it was Lin Chen, he felt a bit more expectant.

“The P and NP problems are very advanced problems. In terms of difficulty alone, they are even more advanced than Goldbach’s conjecture and BSD conjecture, which you have already proven. I studied them when I was young, but I gave up quickly.”

I look forward to seeing your achievements in this area.

"Of course, if you choose to give up later, I will support you. Giving up research projects is very common among doctoral students, so you don't need to feel any psychological burden."

"I'm not the kind of person who gives up easily," Lin Chen said with a smile.

"alright."

Professor Wang nodded: "In addition to your own research, there are some non-research tasks that you, as a doctor, need to do, such as teaching undergraduate and master's students on my behalf."

"No problem, I'm very good at teaching."

"That's fine."

A moment later, Professor Wang helped Lin Chen complete the doctoral enrollment registration process.

After Professor Wang, Qian Runyang also came to help Lin Chen complete his registration for a PhD in Chemistry.

After receiving his two doctoral student ID cards, Lin Chen posted a message on Weibo.

The Weibo post contained only one line: "A new journey."

Below are two photos of doctoral student ID cards.