Chapter 109: Original Songs are the True Path to Victory! First Place is Destined to Be Mine! (Part 1/3)

Waking up not long after, Tang Feng received a call from Academician Qiu Gang.

“Student Tang Feng, the new issue of Mathematics at Home has been published. When can you come to the editorial office?” Qiu Gang asked with a laugh.

“I’ll come over after breakfast,” Tang Feng answered.

“Besides some sample copies, there’s also a payment for you. Do you prefer a check or cash?” Qiu Gang continued.

“How much is the payment?” Tang Feng suddenly became interested.

“The payment isn’t much, just two hundred thousand. Normally, our budget for each issue’s author fees is one hundred and twenty thousand, but because your papers are so influential, we’ve increased it to two hundred thousand. Of course, I’m well aware that compared to the impact of your papers, two hundred thousand isn’t much. I hope you won’t find it too little,” Qiu Gang replied.

“Look at what you’re saying. Two hundred thousand is more than I expected. Having so much cash would be cumbersome for me to carry. A check will do,” Tang Feng said.

“Alright! Then I’ll have the finance department prepare a check for you to pick up when you arrive,” Qiu Gang agreed.

The call ended.

Tang Feng put away his phone.

“What’s going on? Who called you so early?” Su Ming’s head popped down from the upper bunk.

“Academician Qiu Gang. The new issue of Mathematics at Home has been released, and he asked me to pick up a few copies from the editorial office,” Tang Feng replied.

“Boss, don’t forget to grab a few extra copies and sign them!” Zhu Zihang, hearing Tang Feng’s words, sat up abruptly.

“And mine!” Zhang Hao shouted.

“Why do you guys want so many signed copies? Didn’t I give you one last time?” Tang Feng was puzzled.

“These things can never be too many. Besides, these are signed collector’s editions. When I have kids in the future, I can show them and tell them I had such an awesome friend!” Zhu Zihang answered.

“I really can’t with you guys.” After a quick wash, Tang Feng left the dormitory to find Su Xiaoli.

Su Xiaoli was wearing a light blue outfit today, looking exceptionally fresh.

Passing students, both male and female, couldn’t help but give her a second glance.

After all, everyone is powerless against beauty.

“I’m going to Tsinghua University to see Academician Qiu Gang later. Do you want to come with me?” Tang Feng offered during breakfast.

Su Xiaoli shook her head, “I need to deliver a paper to Teacher Li.”

“Look at my memory, I completely forgot about that,” Tang Feng said with a slightly embarrassed smile.

“Tang Feng, ever since I took the potion you gave me, I feel like my memory and comprehension have improved a lot. Now, I can almost remember everything I see,” Su Xiaoli shared.

“Is that so? That’s great! As long as your memory and comprehension are enhanced, it will definitely benefit your studies,” Tang Feng said happily.

“After I deliver the paper to Teacher Li, I plan to go to the library to study. You can find me there after you come back from Tsinghua University,” Su Xiaoli suggested.

“Alright!” Tang Feng agreed readily.

After breakfast, they went their separate ways.

Su Xiaoli headed to the teaching building of the School of Economics, while Tang Feng made his way to Tsinghua University’s Mathematics Department.

Soon, Tang Feng arrived at the neighboring Tsinghua University.

“Hey, isn’t that the math genius from Jingcheng University? What’s he doing here?”

“Maybe he’s here to see someone. Perhaps he has friends at our school.”

“This guy has really been in the spotlight lately! Jingcheng University is so lucky to have such a genius!”

“I heard our department head personally went to invite him to transfer to our Mathematics Department at Tsinghua University, but he refused.”

“He’s quite proud! If it were me, I’d definitely accept! Academician Qiu Gang is the most prominent mathematician in China! Studying under him would surely improve one’s math skills quickly!”

“I thought Tsinghua University’s Mathematics Department could soon surpass Jingcheng University to become the top-ranked in the country. Now, it seems unlikely.”

“It can’t be helped! Jingcheng University has a math genius! How did China TV describe him? A once-in-a-century talent!”

“But he is truly remarkable! Even those of us not in the Mathematics Department know about the Riemann Hypothesis. It’s incredible he could solve such a world-class math problem!”

While everyone was discussing, Tang Feng had already arrived at the editorial office of Mathematics at Home.

The staff greeted him warmly.

Qiu Gang invited him to sit on the sofa.

“Here, keep this safe.” Qiu Gang handed him a check.

Tang Feng took it, glanced at it briefly, and put it in his pocket.

“Although we printed quite a number of copies for this issue, not many are left. I’ve calculated, and I can give you fifteen copies. Is that enough?” Qiu Gang asked.

“It’s not about being enough or not. I’m taking them back mainly to distribute among my roommates,” Tang Feng replied.

“What about your girlfriend? Why didn’t she come with you?” Qiu Gang followed up.

“She’s delivering a paper to a professor in the school of Economics. We’ve arranged to meet at the library later,” Tang Feng explained.

“In that case, I won’t keep you here for lunch. Let’s get together some other time,” Qiu Gang smiled.

“How can I always let you spend money? How about this? In a few days, I’ll host a banquet at my place to treat you and Academician Gao and others,” Tang Feng suggested.

“Did I hear that right? Your place?” Qiu Gang was surprised.

“Yes,” Tang Feng shook his head, “I just bought a villa opposite Jingcheng University.”

“You’re doing well! That’s with the prize money from the International Mathematician Association, right?” Qiu Gang guessed.

“Right!” Tang Feng nodded, “I thought having my own house would make both living and studying more convenient. Otherwise, I’d always have to go to the library to study.”

“That’s a good thought. Of course, mainly because you received a large sum of prize money. Having too much money at a young age isn’t always a good thing. Some people become arrogant and spend money like water. I’m glad you used it to buy a house,” Qiu Gang smiled.

“Let’s settle on that then! I’ll call you in a few days!” Tang Feng said.

“No problem! But you’ll be busy in the next few days. Make sure to manage your time,” Qiu Gang reminded.

“I know. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave,” Tang Feng stood up.

The staff handed over a bag prepared for him.

It contained fifteen copies of the publication.

Tang Feng bid farewell to Qiu Gang and left the place.

Qiu Gang watched his departing figure and couldn’t help but shake his head.

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