Chapter 101: Academician Qiu Gang Hosts a Meal! The Center of World Mathematics Will Surely Belong to China! (Part 3/3)

Tang Feng’s mathematical ability had far exceeded his imagination.

“Yes,” Tang Feng nodded and said, “If you don’t believe me, you can ask Professor Lu. I fell into a coma due to overusing my brain, and he was the one who took me back to the dorm.”

Qiu Gang’s gaze fell on Lu Tao.

“I can testify that everything Tang Feng said is true. He indeed solved the NP-complete problem at that time. However, to save time, he directly applied some formulas. Since I couldn’t understand these formulas at all, he had to derive them all. Otherwise, it would have taken us much longer to verify,” Lu Tao said.

“Perhaps it would have been impossible to verify. Deriving those formulas not only would have taken a lot of time, but it might also have been impossible to come to a conclusion. It was the same during the verification of the Riemann Hypothesis. If Tang Feng hadn’t derived the formulas involved, we probably still wouldn’t have been able to complete the verification to this day,” Gao Mingzhou added.

“Student Tang Feng, I’m really curious, how did you come up with these formulas?” Qiu Gang’s face was filled with puzzled expressions.

At this moment, in front of Tang Feng, he was like a child full of curiosity, eager to get the answers he wanted.

“It might be because I often let my thoughts wander, so I gradually accumulated them,” Tang Feng casually made up a reason.

“What a way to let your thoughts wander! Student Tang Feng, your talent in mathematics, in the entire world, is absolutely unmatched. I had thought about being your teacher, to tackle those world-class mathematical problems together! Now it seems, it’s somewhat amusing. Your level of mathematics is enough to be my teacher,” Qiu Gang said, fully convinced.

“Academician Qiu, you flatter me. As the saying goes, ‘In the company of three, there will be my teacher.’ Although my talent in mathematics is not bad, in other aspects, I still have much to learn from you,” Tang Feng said with a smile.

“Not only are you exceptionally talented, but you are also so humble, truly a role model for young people today! Student Tang Feng, come, let me toast you with tea instead of wine!”

Qiu Gang said as he lifted the tea cup in front of him.

Tang Feng, seeing this, also quickly stood up.

Their cups clinked together.

Then they each took a sip.

“Academician Qiu, let’s talk business first. Now that Tang Feng has solved the NP-complete problem, the next step is verification. As you know, school has already started, and teachers are busy with classes. Relying on the faculty of our Mathematics Department, it might not be possible to complete the verification in a short period of time. So, I would like to ask for your help to see if you can gather some people to expedite the verification of Tang Feng’s manuscript,” Gao Mingzhou shared his thoughts.

“No problem! This is a very important matter for the entire mathematical community! Once verified successfully, it means that the level of China’s mathematics community has taken a big leap forward! I will start making calls right away, trying to gather more people,” Qiu Gang readily agreed.

“Is it possible to start the verification work from tomorrow?” Gao Mingzhou discussed with him.

“Tomorrow? We can’t wait until tomorrow! After we finish lunch, we’ll start the verification! Although we have few people now, we can’t slack off. As long as they are mathematicians in Jingcheng, they can definitely participate this afternoon. Mathematicians from other places will arrive gradually tomorrow,” Qiu Gang made a swift decision.

He was very clear! Time waits for no one!

Although the NP-complete problem had remained unsolved since it was proposed, many mathematical research institutions around the world were trying to solve this mathematical problem!

No one knows when it might be solved!

So, it’s necessary to hasten the verification, to publish it as soon as possible!

Only then can we ensure nothing goes wrong!

“In that case, we’ll go back and arrange things after a while. With so many manuscripts, it will definitely require everyone’s concerted effort to complete,” Gao Mingzhou agreed.

“Let’s aim to complete the verification within three days. Student Tang Feng, if we have any questions we don’t understand during this period, we’ll have to consult you,” Qiu Gang said with an open mind.

“Academician Qiu, you’re too kind. In the next three days, I’ll work with you to complete the verification,” Tang Feng offered.

“Will your girlfriend agree?” Qiu Gang’s gaze fell on Su Xiaoli.

“I will fully support his work! It’s a pity my mathematical ability is limited; otherwise, I’d also like to help,” Su Xiaoli quickly answered.

“You can help organize the materials! With you by his side, Tang Feng’s work efficiency will surely be higher,” Qiu Gang suggested.

“Really?” Su Xiaoli was visibly delighted.

“Of course! As long as you’re willing,” Qiu Gang answered.

After finishing lunch, Gao Mingzhou and the others left first to prepare.

Qiu Gang began making calls for assistance.

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