Chapter 115: Tang Feng Refuses to Collaborate with the International Mathematicians Association! (Page 3/3)

“The flight they were on arrived an hour earlier than expected,” Gao Mingzhou answered.

“Where shall we meet them?” Tang Feng asked.

“The school’s office building. This time, the International Mathematicians Association has sent quite a number of people; the level of representation is quite high. The Mathematicians Association of China will also send representatives,” Gao Mingzhou replied.

“In that case, I’ll go directly to the office building,” Tang Feng said.

“Alright.”

The call ended.

“Boss, what are you preparing to do?” Su Ming asked groggily.

“The people from the International Mathematicians Association will arrive at our school soon. Academician Gao called me to go over,” Tang Feng answered.

“Damn! Boss, could it be that they’re coming to give you a prize?” Zhu Zihang suddenly sat up.

“There’s definitely a prize. If nothing goes wrong, it should be four million US dollars. Of course, the Mathematicians Association of China will also give me some prize money,” Tang Feng said with a smile.

“Boss, your speed of making money is really admirable!” Zhu Zihang couldn’t help but give a thumbs up.

“Alright! I need to hurry! I probably won’t have time at noon, as I’ll have to have lunch with them. If I’m free in the evening, I’ll treat you guys to a big meal.” After Tang Feng finished speaking, he washed up quickly and hurriedly left.

He had a quick meal at the cafeteria.

Then, he sent a message to Su Xiaoli, asking her to have dinner with her roommates.

By the time he arrived at the office building, Wei Tianliang and Gao Mingzhou, among others, were already standing in front of the building.

“Principal Wei! Academician Gao!” Tang Feng greeted them.

“Tang Feng, the International Mathematicians Association has sent quite a number of people this time, and the scale is quite large. You should be mentally prepared in advance,” Wei Tianliang said.

“I know. Academician Gao has already reminded me,” Tang Feng nodded.

“You’ve solved four world-class mathematical problems in one go, causing a huge sensation worldwide. Those top mathematicians abroad also want to meet you. But you don’t need to be too nervous. Although they are older in terms of seniority, their mathematical level is still a bit inferior to yours,” Wei Tianliang said.

“I will handle it well,” Tang Feng responded.

As they were chatting, a bus arrived in front of them.

Many foreigners got off.

Among them was Lawrence, whom Tang Feng was already quite familiar with.

The others were mostly quite old as well.

Most were in their sixties or seventies.

“Mr. Lawrence, I didn’t expect we would meet again so soon!” Tang Feng greeted.

“Yes! I also didn’t expect that you would solve so many mathematical problems in such a short time. And this time you solved four at once! When I heard the news, I couldn’t believe my ears! My goodness! How did you do it?” Lawrence’s expression was very exaggerated.

“I just focused on solving these mathematical problems. Of course, the process was quite difficult. Fortunately, the results were good,” Tang Feng said with a smile.

“You are truly a genius among geniuses! You are the most impressive mathematician I have ever met, without a doubt!” Lawrence was not stingy with his praise for Tang Feng.

Gao Mingzhou and others also greeted the other guests who had come from afar.

The foreigners who came were basically the top mathematicians from America.

Gao Mingzhou was quite familiar with them.

After Tang Feng and Lawrence finished their greetings, Gao Mingzhou introduced Tang Feng to everyone.

Everyone came forward to shake hands with Tang Feng, even taking photos together.

“Tang Feng, your mathematical level is really high! There are many parts of the papers you published that I don’t understand. I hope to take this opportunity to learn from you.”

“I didn’t expect you to be so young! When I saw the publications before, I thought my eyes were deceiving me!”

“You look even younger than in the photos in the publications! You have now become my daughter’s idol! She hopes to become someone like you in the future!”

Despite their different nationalities, they all expressed their admiration for Tang Feng!

After all, Tang Feng’s performance in mathematics could indeed be described as stunning.

“Ladies and gentlemen, let’s sit down in the conference room and talk,” Principal Wei Tianliang invited everyone.

Soon, the conference room was filled to capacity.

Principal Wei welcomed everyone.

Lawrence also spoke on behalf of the International Mathematicians Association.

He took out a check!

The amount on the check was four million US dollars!

Everyone present was very excited to see this check!

You must know, it’s 2003, and four million US dollars is already a significant fortune.

“Previously, our International Mathematicians Association had offered rewards for seven world-class mathematical problems. One was solved by Professor David from Australia, and the remaining six were all solved by our student Tang Feng! Let us give him the warmest applause to congratulate him!” Lawrence announced.

Immediately, thunderous applause erupted in the room.

Lawrence waved Tang Feng over.

Tang Feng stood up and walked over to him.

Then Lawrence handed the check to Tang Feng!

The two of them took a photo together holding the check.

Then, Tang Feng also delivered a speech he had prepared.

“Welcome everyone to Jingcheng University! Thank you to the International Mathematicians Association for the prize money! Now, all seven world-class mathematical problems have been solved. Next, I plan to propose some conjectures, hoping that you all can participate as well,” Tang Feng said calmly.

This caused a huge stir!

Proving conjectures and proposing conjectures are two different things.

The mathematicians present knew what it meant to propose conjectures.

If Tang Feng could really propose conjectures, then his mathematical level had indeed reached a level that they looked up to!

Terrifying! It was truly terrifying!

Of course, no one thought Tang Feng was boasting.

Because Tang Feng had already proven his strength!

Next, Academician Qiu Gang also spoke on behalf of the Mathematicians Association of China.

Then, he presented Tang Feng with a prize of two million Chinese yuan.

Naturally, Tang Feng was very happy to receive so much prize money.

“Tang Feng, I have already asked you twice before to study and work in America, but unfortunately, you refused both times,” Lawrence said, pausing for a moment before continuing, “This time, I’m not inviting you to study in America, but to collaborate with you. I believe you won’t refuse this time.”

“Collaborate? How?” Tang Feng asked.

“We plan to establish a mathematics research group together with the Mathematicians Association of China. The members of this group will be the top mathematicians from both countries. We hope to elevate mathematical research to a new height,” Lawrence answered.

“Who will be the leader?” Tang Feng asked.

“The leader will, of course, be you,” Lawrence answered.

“What if I don’t agree?”

Lawrence didn’t speak.

“Tang Feng, this is a good thing! It’s good for both our countries and the whole world!” a professor from the America exclaimed.”

“Tang Feng, I admit you are very impressive! Your mathematical level is indeed high! But after all, you are just one person! Many research projects are difficult to complete alone and require collaboration. If we work together, we can definitely achieve more results,” Lawrence said.

“Mr. Lawrence, thank you for your kindness! I’m not interested in what you’ve proposed. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving first!”

With that, Tang Feng left straight away.

Lawrence’s expression turned very ugly.

“Mr. Lawrence, if Tang Feng doesn’t want to join the mathematics research group, we can’t force him. Our Mathematicians Association of China can select some top mathematicians to collaborate with you,” Qiu Gang quickly stood up to smooth things over.

“Let’s put the collaboration on hold for now! We’ll see if there’s an opportunity later,” Lawrence responded.

“Alright! I hope we can keep in touch with each other,” Qiu Gang nodded.

“Everyone has come from far away, and you must be very tired. Let’s go to the hospitality center to eat something and then rest,” Wei Tianliang said.

Lawrence and the others couldn’t say much.

They had to follow Wei Tianliang and the others to leave for the hospitality center.

“Qiu, you and Principal Wei accompany Mr. Lawrence and the others for the meal. I have some matters to attend to, so I won’t go,” Gao Mingzhou said.

“Alright,” Qiu Gang nodded.

After separating from them, Gao Mingzhou immediately called Tang Feng.

“Tang Feng, where are you?” Gao Mingzhou asked.

“I’m at the teaching building of the Mathematics Department,” Tang Feng answered.

“Wait there for me! I’ll be right there!” Gao Mingzhou said and hung up the phone.

Soon, he appeared in front of Tang Feng.

“Let’s go! We’ll sit down in the office and talk!” Gao Mingzhou invited.

Tang Feng followed him to the office and sat down on the sofa.

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