Chapter 140: Tang Feng, The Greatest Mathematician in the World, Bar None! (Part 1)

“I need to visit the Mathematics Department, do you want to come with me?” Tang Feng initiated.

“What are you going to do in the Mathematics Department?” Su Xiaoli was visibly surprised.

“What are you talking about? I am still a student of the Mathematics Department. Moreover, I’m also the editor of ‘Mathematics Monthly’,” Tang Feng almost laughed and cried at the same time.

“Oh, yes! You’ve been so busy with other things recently, I forgot you’re also a student in the Mathematics Department,” Su Xiaoli laughed embarrassedly.

“Do you want to come with me?” Tang Feng asked.

“You go ahead. I feel nervous around Academician Gao and the others,” Su Xiaoli answered.

“What will you do then?” Tang Feng continued.

“I’ll go see Teacher Li. Call me when you’re done.”

“Okay!” Tang Feng readily agreed.

Then, Tang Feng dropped her off at the entrance of the School of Economics building and turned to go to the Mathematics Department.

Gao Mingzhou and others were busy in the editorial department, stopping their work as they saw him.

“Little Tang, what have you been busy with these days? It’s hard even to see you,” Lin Zhiyuan joked.

“I’ve been busy with company matters,” Tang Feng answered.

“The company? Is it about that chat software you developed?” Gao Mingzhou suddenly became interested.

“Yes,” Tang Feng nodded, “I’ve just finalized the negotiation with Mr. Ma from Tencent, acquiring the company.”

“Ah? Isn’t that company very strong? And isn’t their chat software the main one everyone uses?” Gao Mingzhou was quite astonished.

“Compared to the chat software I developed, it’s still lacking. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have come all the way here to negotiate with me,” Tang Feng laughed.

“That’s true. We’re also using the chat software you developed. It indeed has a lot of functions,” Lin Zhiyuan responded.

“The software will continue to be upgraded. When I have some free time, I’ll add a few more features,” Tang Feng said.

“Little Tang, it’s really surprising that you have such high talent in computing! It looks like you’ll become a billionaire before long,” Gao Mingzhou laughed.

“To me, making money is not the most important thing. I just want to create the best internet company in the country and even the world. And I believe this goal will definitely be achieved,” Tang Feng was full of confidence.

“I have to say, your ambition is really big! The most powerful internet companies are probably all in America right now, right?” Gao Mingzhou asked.

“Yes,” Tang Feng nodded, “Currently, these domestic internet companies are basically copying their models.”

“So, surpassing them won’t be easy,” Gao Mingzhou reminded him.

“It’s not that difficult. I believe it won’t be long before we can surpass them and even leave them far behind,” Tang Feng smiled slightly.

“Do you need any help from us old bones? If so, don’t be shy,” Lin Zhiyuan offered.

“Not for now,” Tang Feng shook his head, “These days, when I have some free time, I proposed three new mathematical conjectures. If you have time, you could help take a look.”

“What? Three?” Gao Mingzhou and Lin Zhiyuan were extremely shocked upon hearing this.

“Yes. All the conjectures are on this disk,” Tang Feng nodded, took out a floppy disk from his pocket, and handed it over.

Gao Mingzhou quickly had someone insert the disk into the computer.

Soon, the file provided by Tang Feng was opened.

“Little Tang, you are truly amazing! The conjecture you proposed last time has yet to be proved by anyone. And now you’ve proposed three more! It seems it won’t be long before the new seven world-class mathematical problems might all come from you!” Gao Mingzhou couldn’t help but praise after reading.

Tang Feng chuckled, “I just want to achieve more in mathematics.”

“Your achievements can already be described as unprecedented and likely unrivaled. Even compared to those top mathematicians in history, you are far superior,” Lin Zhiyuan didn’t skimp on his words of praise.

“I don’t compare myself to them. I only compare myself to me. I hope to solve more mathematical problems in my lifetime and advance the development of theoretical mathematics,” Tang Feng stated calmly.

“Don’t just focus on your own progress. If you have time, you can also teach us a bit so we can improve as well,” Gao Mingzhou said.

“Yes! We also want to improve our mathematical skills and hope to achieve some results,” Lin Zhiyuan nodded.

“Professor Gao, Professor Lin, please don’t say that! You are the pillars of mathematics in China, and I still have much to learn from you,” Tang Feng quickly responded upon hearing this.

“Alright! We know your level! No need for polite words here! Find some time to give a few lectures to the teachers in the department,” Gao Mingzhou glanced at him and said.

“I can’t do it these days. Besides being busy with the company, I also have to participate in the National Chef Competition,” Tang Feng explained.

“Why did you decide to participate in that?” Gao Mingzhou laughed and asked.

“I hadn’t planned to participate originally. Last time, when dining, a chef friend prepared two dishes and asked for my advice. I casually inquired and found out he was participating in the National Chef Competition. He said there were many experts in the competition, and the champion could likely be a chef from Japan. It wouldn’t be acceptable for a chef from Japan to win the championship in our China chef competition! So, I decided to participate in the competition on the spot,” Tang Feng answered.

“I see! With your culinary skills, you indeed have a good chance of winning the championship! Since that’s the case, focus on the competition, and teaching the department’s teachers can wait,” Gao Mingzhou said.

“Little Tang, you must do your best! You can’t lose to a contestant from Japan under any circumstances!” Lin Zhiyuan instructed.

“I know,” Tang Feng nodded, “I will give it my all.”

“Where do you plan to publish these mathematical conjectures? Still in ‘Mathematics Monthly’?” Gao Mingzhou changed the subject.

“Of course! If there’s not enough space in ‘Mathematics Monthly’, it can also be published in other journals,” Tang Feng replied.

“There’s definitely enough space! If necessary, we can even publish a special issue! Little Tang, because of the papers you published, the impact factor of ‘Mathematics Monthly’ has doubled! Now, many well-known mathematicians from both domestic and foreign countries are starting to submit their work to us. If this trend continues, ‘Mathematics Monthly’ will definitely become the top mathematical journal in the world,” Gao Mingzhou was beaming with joy.

“In that case, I’ll leave these mathematical conjectures to you. If there are any questions, you can call me anytime,” Tang Feng said.

Gao Mingzhou and Lin Zhiyuan nodded in unison.

After staying for a while, Tang Feng left.

“Professor Lin, I never expected to see a true genius in my lifetime,” Gao Mingzhou couldn’t help but express his admiration.

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