Chapter 98: Tang Feng Accepts Media Interview, Determined to Conquer All Mathematical Problems! (Part 2/2)

“The NP-complete problem.”

Upon hearing this name, many journalists on site couldn’t help but exclaim in amazement!

Although they couldn’t understand NP-complete problems, they had carefully researched the topic before preparing to interview Tang Feng.

The difficulty of NP-complete problems is even greater than that of the Riemann Hypothesis!

“Tang Feng, how long do you estimate it will take to solve this mathematical problem?”

“It’s hard to say right now. The process is somewhat complex. After I solve the NP-complete problem, I’ll need to find someone to verify it. Only after it’s verified can it be published. But I think about a month should be about right.”

“Did I hear that right? You’re saying a month?”

“Yes!” Tang Feng nodded and said, “Within a month, I will definitely solve the NP-complete problem!”

After hearing his words, the journalists became extremely excited!

Lu Tao had been silent on the side.

When the journalists’ interviews were almost finished, he stepped forward to take over.

Seeing this, Tang Feng quickly stepped back a few steps, standing next to Wei Tianliang.

After a while, the interview ended.

The journalists left one after another.

“Tang Feng, please come to my office! Professor Lu, you too!” Wei Tianliang kept them behind.

Tang Feng and Lu Tao exchanged glances and followed him to the principal’s office.

“Sit!” Wei Tianliang gestured.

They sat down on the sofa.

“Student Tang Feng, yesterday, Academician Gao and Academician Lin came to see me. They hope I can speak with the principal of Tsinghua University, to stop Academician Qiu Gang from looking for you. I can tell they really value you. I want to hear your thoughts.” Wei Tianliang was straightforward.

“I don’t have any particular thoughts! I’ve always said, I am a student of Jingcheng University and will be in the future.” Tang Feng responded.

“To be honest, I admire you. Academician Qiu Gang’s level of mathematics is indeed very high, even enjoying a high reputation internationally. It’s not easy for you to refuse his invitation.” Wei Tianliang’s eyes were filled with admiration.

“When I was very young, I heard about some of his deeds. I have great respect for him. If the conditions he proposed were to collaborate with the Mathematics Department of Jingcheng University, then I would naturally agree! I am also willing to contribute my modest effort to the mathematics community of our country. But if he just wants me to switch to his tutelage, sorry, I really cannot accept.” Tang Feng said, unable to help sighing.

Wei Tianliang nodded after hearing his words, saying, “Your idea is good! If both sides can strengthen cooperation, then it will be beneficial for the entire mathematics community of our country!”

“So, don’t worry about me jumping to Tsinghua University. Principal Wei, is there anything else? If not, I’d like to leave first.”

“There isn’t.” Wei Tianliang shook his head.

Tang Feng bid them farewell, then hurriedly left the place.

“This student is really interesting.” Wei Tianliang smiled.

“Principal Wei, anyway, you should still talk to Tsinghua University. Otherwise, if they keep coming over to poach, it will inevitably affect Tang Feng’s life.” Lu Tao said.

“I’ve already spoken with Principal Fang of Tsinghua University over the phone. He will talk to Academician Qiu Gang. Mainly because Tang Feng is too outstanding, that’s why this happened.” Wei Tianliang said.

“Yes!” Lu Tao nodded, saying, “A mathematical genius like Tang Feng is rare in a thousand years!”

“Honestly, what I’m most worried about now is not Tsinghua University coming to poach. I’m worried about those foreign universities and research institutions.” Wei Tianliang said this with a frown.

“Academician Gao and others have also mentioned this. If nothing unexpected happens, the International Mathematical Association will soon send someone to find Tang Feng! In addition to offering him one million dollars, they probably will also try to persuade him to go to universities or research institutions in America.” Lu Tao responded.

“The conditions offered by those foreign universities will definitely be more generous than Academician Qiu Gang’s! I wonder if Tang Feng will be tempted.” Wei Tianliang said.

“I don’t think he will be. From my interactions with him during this period, I feel his thoughts are very mature. If you don’t judge from his appearance, you would think he is already in his forties or fifties. Besides, if he wanted to go abroad, he wouldn’t have participated in the college entrance examination; he could have directly gone to interviews at those foreign universities! With his level of mathematics, all universities would vie for him! And they would also offer high scholarships.” Lu Tao shared his opinion.

“Anyway, you should interact more with him. Whatever he needs, try to satisfy as much as possible. If you can’t satisfy his needs, you can come to me.” Wei Tianliang instructed.

“Academician Gao and others also instructed me this way yesterday. Principal Wei, there’s something, I don’t know if I should say it.” Lu Tao hesitated.

“Go ahead.”

“You might not know, but Tang Feng’s girlfriend is also from our school. He left in such a hurry just now, probably to meet his girlfriend.” Lu Tao said.

“Oh? Really? Is his girlfriend from the Mathematics Department?”

“No, she’s a freshman in the Finance Department of the School of Economics.”

“What are you trying to say with this?” Wei Tianliang was somewhat puzzled.

“Tang Feng and his girlfriend have been childhood sweethearts, growing up together with a very close relationship. He values this relationship highly. I think we could have the professors in the Finance Department take extra care of her, so Tang Feng can focus more on his studies.” Lu Tao suggested.

“That’s simple. You can find Professor Li Ping of the Finance Department to take good care of Tang Feng’s girlfriend.” Wei Tianliang laughed.

“I think it’s better if you talk to her. After all, you are the principal, and your words carry more weight.” Lu Tao said.

“Alright! What’s Tang Feng’s girlfriend’s name?” Wei Tianliang agreed.

“Su Xiaoli.” Lu Tao answered.

“Okay! I’ll remember that! I’ll call Professor Li Ping and explain.” Wei Tianliang said.

“Thank you, Principal Wei!”

“It’s nothing, don’t mention it. If there’s any situation with Tang Feng, you can call me anytime.”

“Okay.” Lu Tao nodded.

Then, he got up and left the principal’s office.

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