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Chapter 95: ‘Mathematics Monthly’ Published, The Big Names All Ask for Autographs! (Part 2/2)”
It was something that nobody could avoid.
“Yes! Big brother, you not only scored full marks in the college entrance examination math, but you also solved the world-class mathematical problem, the Riemann Hypothesis! Your status in the class is now absolutely number one! We can’t compare with you!” Zhu Shihang added.
“I’m still in the same dorm as you guys! If your grades are at the bottom of the class, do you think I’d look good? If you have any problems with your studies, come to me. I’ll make sure to explain them clearly to you. In this midterm exam, all four of us must enter the top five of our class!” Tang Feng said with full confidence.
“Long live the boss!” Su Ming exclaimed.
“Enough with the flattery! It’s getting late, let’s go to sleep! Oh, and from now on, don’t call Su Xiaoli ‘big sister-in-law’; she’s shy!” Tang Feng instructed them.
“Understood!” The three nodded in unison.
Then, Tang Feng went to the bathroom and then to bed to rest.
Quickly, a night passed.
When he woke up in the morning, he smelled the aroma of food.
“Boss! You’re awake! This is the breakfast we bought for you from the cafeteria! Make do with it!” Zhang Hao said eagerly as Tang Feng opened his eyes.
“I’m really fed up with you guys! What kind of breakfast did you buy me! I’ve already made plans with Su Xiaoli to have breakfast together,” Tang Feng said, somewhat speechlessly.
“No worries! We haven’t eaten our fill yet, so if you don’t want it, leave it to us!” Su Ming said and immediately started eating.
Zhu Shihang and Zhang Hao joined in.
In less than three minutes, the breakfast they bought for Tang Feng was completely devoured!
At this moment, Tang Feng’s phone rang.
He glanced at the caller ID and saw it was from Gao Mingzhou.
He gestured for Su Ming and the others to be quiet and then pressed the answer button.
“Professor Gao!” Tang Feng greeted.
“Student Tang Feng, this issue of ‘Mathematics Monthly’ has been printed. The editorial department has been working overtime to mail out these publications. Come by the editorial office later to pick up a few copies for yourself, whether for collection or to give away,” Gao Mingzhou explained his purpose.
“Okay! I’ll come over after breakfast!” Tang Feng agreed.
“These publications will cause a huge stir as soon as they are mailed out. Many reporters from TV stations and newspapers will come to interview you. You should prepare yourself mentally in advance. It’s best to prepare a script and memorize it. That way, no matter what kind of interview you face, you can be well-prepared,” Gao Mingzhou reminded him.
“Professor Gao, I’m still a student, is it appropriate for me to receive so much media attention?” Tang Feng asked.
“What’s inappropriate about it! You’ve solved a world-class mathematical problem! Not only will the domestic media be interested, but many international media outlets will definitely report news about you. The school can arrange for someone to accompany you during the interviews to help relieve some pressure,” Gao Mingzhou responded.
“I think Professor Lu would be a good choice. After all, he is aware of the entire process of my proof of the Riemann Hypothesis,” Tang Feng quickly recommended.
“Professor Lu is indeed a good choice! I’ll talk to him when I go to the department later and ask him to prepare in advance,” Gao Mingzhou agreed.
After chatting a bit more, Tang Feng ended the call.
“Boss, you’re really amazing! Was that call from Professor Gao Mingzhou of our department?” Zhang Hao guessed with a look of shock.
“Yes!” Tang Feng nodded and said, “He called to inform me that this issue of ‘Mathematics Monthly’ has been printed and asked me to pick up a few copies at the editorial office.”
“Boss, is your paper published in this issue?” Zhu Shihang speculated.
“Not entirely correct. To be precise, this issue is a special issue dedicated to my paper,” Tang Feng clarified.
“Boss, you’re really incredible! ‘Mathematics Monthly’ is the top journal in our country’s mathematics field! Many professors in the mathematics department might not publish a paper in a year! But you, you’ve got a whole special issue!” Su Ming’s eyes were filled with admiration.
“Boss, what’s the name of that world-class mathematical problem you solved? I can’t seem to remember,” Zhu Shihang asked.
“The Riemann Hypothesis,” Tang Feng answered.
“The paper in this issue of ‘Mathematics Monthly’, it wouldn’t happen to be the proof of the Riemann Hypothesis, would it?” Zhu Shihang speculated.
“Correct!” Tang Feng nodded and said, “In addition to the proof, it also includes the derivation process of five formulas.”
“Boss, I don’t even know what to say! I really want to kowtow to you!” Zhang Hao expressed his admiration.
“Don’t! I’ll lose years off my life! Can you guys act a bit more normal? After all, you are the elite students of Jingcheng University, try to maintain some dignity!” Tang Feng reminded them.
“Boss, can we discuss something?” Su Ming said.
“Go ahead.”
“When you get the journal, can you give me a copy? And sign your name on it. I want to keep it as a memento and show it to my relatives and friends when I go home for the holidays!” Su Ming made a request.
“No problem! I thought you were asking for something difficult! Is one copy enough? If not, I can give you a few more,” Tang Feng readily agreed.
“That’s enough! For my relatives and friends back home, they probably don’t even know what the Riemann Hypothesis is. I’ll educate them when I get back, so they know I have such an amazing roommate!” Su Ming said, smiling a bit sheepishly.
“Me too! I want a copy!” Zhu Shihang shouted.
Zhang Hao naturally didn’t want to be left out.
Being close to the source, they naturally couldn’t miss out on this opportunity.
“Don’t worry! There will be enough for everyone! I’m going to have breakfast now! I’ll go to the editorial office later and bring them back!” Tang Feng said with a smile.
“Boss, the military training starts today, aren’t you participating?” Su Ming asked.
“No! I have a lot of other things to do!” Tang Feng answered.
“Boss is mighty! Even military training can be skipped!” Zhu Shihang exclaimed.
“Alright! I’m off!” Tang Feng said and left the dormitory.
When he arrived at the female dormitory, Su Xiaoli was already waiting outside.
“Let’s go! After breakfast, you can accompany me to the editorial office,” Tang Feng smiled.
“What are we going to the editorial office for? To organize materials?” Su Xiaoli guessed.
After all, the reason she was exempted from military training was to help Tang Feng organize materials.
“Not this time,” Tang Feng shook his head and said, “The new issue of ‘Mathematics Monthly’ has been printed. Professor Gao called me to go pick up a few copies for collection or to give away.”
“Can you get a few more copies?” Su Xiaoli negotiated.
“You want them too?” Tang Feng asked.
“Yes!” Su Xiaoli nodded and said, “I can give them to my roommates and share with them.”
“Are you sure you want to do that? They might not appreciate it. After all, everyone’s joys and sorrows do not necessarily align,” Tang Feng questioned.
“Regardless, I still want to bring a few copies back. Otherwise, they will definitely complain about me later,” Su Xiaoli responded.
“Do you need them signed?” Tang Feng offered.
“Yes! Your handwriting is so beautiful, it would be best if you could write a few more words besides the signature,” Su Xiaoli suggested.
“No problem! I’ll do as you say!” Tang Feng readily agreed.
Su Xiaoli smiled happily.
After breakfast, they headed to the editorial office.
Along the way, they encountered many teachers from the mathematics department.
Seeing Tang Feng, they all took the initiative to greet him.
“Tang Feng, I just got this issue of ‘Mathematics Monthly’! I never imagined you would successfully complete the proof of the Riemann Hypothesis! Truly a rising star!”
“When I went to the editorial office just now, Professor Gao and the others were full of praise for you! Your future achievements will definitely be limitless!”
“We are all proud of you!”
Hearing these words of praise, Tang Feng naturally felt very happy.
Su Xiaoli, seeing these scenes, was genuinely happy for him.
Soon, they arrived at the editorial office.
Gao Mingzhou, Lin Zhiyuan, and others were all present.
Tang Feng stepped forward to greet them.
“Tang Feng, I’ve already told Professor Lu about the interviews. He will accompany you when the reporters come,” Gao Mingzhou said with a smile.
“Okay,” Tang Feng nodded.
“Don’t be too nervous. The reporters will have their limits during the interviews,” Lin Zhiyuan added.
“Tang Feng, this issue of ‘Mathematics Monthly’ was printed in limited quantities. How many copies do you plan to take?” one of the editors asked.
“Would ten copies be okay?” Tang Feng thought for a moment and asked.
“Sure!” The person nodded, picked out ten copies, packed them in a bag, and handed them over.
Tang Feng quickly took them.
Admittedly, ten copies of the journal were quite heavy.
“Tang Feng, this one’s mine! Please sign it for me so I can keep it,” Gao Mingzhou said, taking the initiative.
“Professor Gao, you’re too polite!” Tang Feng immediately signed his name on the flyleaf of the journal.
“This is mine!” Lin Zhiyuan also placed his journal in front of Tang Feng.
“And mine!” The editors also brought their copies over one after another.
Tang Feng fulfilled their requests one by one.
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