Chapter 215 Can you help me see if it is gold?
"Welcome to today's special report. At 10:20 a.m. Yenching time today, the opening ceremony of the International Congress of Mathematicians held in Hyderabad was a complete success."

"At the ceremony, the President of the International Mathematical Union, Mr. Rotter, announced the list of this year's Fields Medal winners."

"Among them, Xu Yuan, a professor at the School of Mathematics at Qinghua University, successfully won the Fields Medal in Mathematics."

"This is also the first time that someone in China has won this award, which completely fills the gap in international awards in our mathematics field."

"Please read the detailed report next..."

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News reports about Xu Yuan winning the Fields Medal were appearing on television in every household watching the news, greatly increasing people's confidence and pride.

At the same time, netizens on Weibo were also actively discussing the content of the report.

The two words "Xu Yuan" firmly occupied the top spot on the hot search list.

Even the most popular stars can only rank below, and fans dare not express any dissatisfaction.

"It is extremely difficult for others to get on prime-time news, but for Professor Xu, it is as easy as eating and drinking water. This is the status of being the most powerful genius in the country."

"This time, it was reported separately for 15 minutes. I wonder how many people will be envious of it."

"Don't worry, if you can win a Fields Medal, you will still be reported in the news."

"God Xu is awesome."

"Who said that Master Xu is going to give up mathematics? The news clearly said that he still has a lot of problems to solve in the world of mathematics."

"Do you think Professor Xu is currently working on the Millennium Prize problem?"

"It's possible. It also makes sense that there haven't been any mathematical papers published recently. After all, proving the Millennium Prize puzzle is not that easy."

"As a mathematician, I am looking forward to it very much. It would be great if we could prove the Hodge conjecture and establish a connection between algebraic geometry and topology."

"I have a hunch that it may not be long before Professor Xu can solve the Millennium Prize problem."

"As we all know, there has been no mathematical movement for such a long time, so it must be a big move."

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Because of an interview with Xu Yuan, everyone is looking forward to it again.

Hope to see Xu Yuan prove the Millennium Prize puzzle.

Although Xu Yuan has made great achievements in other fields, he is a mathematics major after all.

If you can't prove a Millennium Prize problem, how can you be said to have truly entered the highest hall of mathematics?

And who, after Perelman, can prove the remaining six Millennium Prize puzzles?

Then I believe the first name that pops up in everyone’s mind is Xu Yuan.

It is worth mentioning that in addition to being reported domestically, this interview was also released by CCTV to its international news channel.

This is a message to overseas mathematicians.

Xu Yuan will not give up mathematical research.

However, many overseas mathematicians and editors-in-chief and editorial board members of mathematics journals like Holt still do not have much hope for Xu Yuan even after watching this interview.

I think it is too difficult to prove the Millennium Prize puzzle.

It is an indisputable fact that whether you give up mathematics or not, your energy will be divided into other subject areas.

In this case, the time available for mathematics is reduced.

Naturally, the probability of proving the Millennium Prize puzzle is greatly reduced, and there is basically no hope of success.

At the Clay Mathematical Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wells has not been in a good state these past two days.

Thinking that I might never see the Millennium Prize puzzle being proven once again in my lifetime, I felt very depressed and lost my spirits.

Without ten days or eight months of adjustment, it would be difficult to return to the original mental state.

This also once again proves his obsession with the Millennium Prize problem.

“It’s really a pity!”

I was sitting on the chair and just picked up a pen to get ready for work, but the next second I suddenly sighed and stood up and walked around the office.

There was no trace of smile on his face.

Just as he was hesitating whether to go downstairs, someone knocked on the office door from outside.

At the same time, it was accompanied by a young girl's voice.

"teacher."

"Do you have time now?"

He was obviously familiar with the owner of the voice, and immediately sat back in his chair after hearing it.

Then let the outsiders in.

"Please come in."

Kalinda pushed the door open from outside. She had dark brown hair and very fair skin.

If Xu Yuan were here now, he would definitely recognize that this girl was the student who was arranged by Princeton University to host him when he went to Princeton University to participate in academic activities.

At the time, he was just a mathematics graduate student at Princeton University, but unexpectedly he joined the Clay Mathematics Institute.

Wells seemed very satisfied with the new student. When he saw him approaching, he took the initiative to ask questions.

"It's Kalinda. Do you have a math problem that you need me to solve for you?"

Upon hearing this, Kalinda immediately shook her head and replied:
"You misunderstood, teacher. I have good news to tell you." "Good news?" Wells looked puzzled.

In the past two days, his overall condition and mood have almost reached the lowest point.

I really can't imagine any good news.

Fortunately, Kalinda did not keep us in suspense and went on to explain in detail.

"The students just watched a recent interview with Xu Yuan. Xu Yuan did not give up mathematics."

"He said he would continue to research the Millennium Prize problem."

Although Kalinda and Xu Yuan did not have much contact, she was infected by each other's love for mathematics on the day they met. She did not believe that such a person would choose to give up mathematics and devote himself to other subjects.

In addition, after joining the Clay Mathematics Institute and seeing Wells's condition, he began to pay more attention to Xu Yuan.

I happened to see the latest interview video, so I immediately stopped what I was doing and came to Wales.

Wells, who was originally in a depressed mood, suddenly showed a look of surprise when he heard Kalinda say that Xu Yuan would continue to study the Millennium Prize problem.

He immediately asked, “Where is that video?”

Hearing this, Kalinda no longer hesitated and immediately walked to the computer on the table next to her. She found the interview video with simple operations.

“That’s the teacher.”

Wells didn't bother to respond to Kalinda. He couldn't wait to look at the computer screen and click play.

The brief interview was quickly finished, and although his expression was somewhat relieved, the surprise on his face just now was no longer there.

"It is simply impossible to study other sciences and mathematics at the same time and find a way to solve the Millennium Prize problem."

He muttered to himself, obviously knowing that Xu Yuan couldn't possibly focus all his energy on mathematics.

But Kalinda seemed to have a different opinion. After a slight hesitation, she couldn't help but respond.

"Xu Yuan is a genius that has never appeared in the history of human mathematical development. His mathematical achievements are simply miracles. Perhaps in the near future he can bring us new miracles."

Wells listened to all of these words and paused for about five or six seconds before shaking his head and continuing the conversation.

"One's time and energy are limited. If one cannot devote himself to mathematical research, it is impossible to prove the Millennium Prize problem, and mathematics will never be a miracle."

As soon as he finished speaking, he seemed to have thought of something, and finally sighed and said the last sentence.

“I hope that day will come.”

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Xu Yuan didn't know that his interview had stirred the emotions of many mathematicians.

After a week, a team of domestic mathematical scholars including Tang Shihong and Ma Zhiming finally returned to Yenching from Hyderabad smoothly.

Of course, the gold Fields Medal also accompanied it.

"This is your Fields Medal. I never thought I would be able to stand on the stage and receive the Fields Medal. This time, I am grateful to you."

At this moment, in the office of Qinghua School of Mathematics, Tang Shihong handed a square box to Xu Yuan and spoke with a bright smile on his face.

As for the room, in addition to Ma Zhiming, Liao Fangyi, and Qiu Chengtong who rushed back from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, there was also a large group of professors and lecturers from the college standing there.

Obviously, they all wanted to take a closer look at the medal.

Xu Yuan's expression was calm. He took it and opened the box directly. He saw a golden medal lying quietly inside.

There is a relief portrait of Archimedes on the front, and when it is taken out, there is also a string of Latin on the back.

It means that it is awarded to mathematicians from all over the world for their outstanding work.

After taking a quick look at it, he handed the medal to Liao Fangyi who was already waiting anxiously.

"Director, please take a look too."

"Okay, okay." Liao Fangyi was stunned for a moment, then took it carefully.

Everyone couldn't help laughing when seeing this scene, and the atmosphere in the whole office was very harmonious.

Ma Zhiming then continued, "Your successful winning of the Fields Medal is a hot topic among the nation. I think it is the time to promote mathematics and enhance the influence of mathematical journals." He discussed these follow-up matters with Xu Yuan in a negotiating tone.

Xu Yuan naturally also hopes to see more people study mathematics and to see the Journal of Mathematics Sinica grow into a top mathematics journal.

Therefore, I have no objection to the propaganda mentioned by Ma Zhiming.

Then he asked, "What do you mean, Academician Ma?"

"The boss of Weibo sent me a message earlier, wanting to invite you to open an account, but I didn't mention it because I was afraid it would affect your work."

"With the current number of active users on Weibo, it is a platform that can have considerable influence." Ma Zhiming thought for a moment and said to Xu Yuan.

Xu Yuan knew that the number of Weibo users had already reached tens of millions, and it would not be long before the number exceeded 100 million. Such a rapid growth had a great impact on other platforms.

In addition, I have to say that the current Weibo environment is still good, and it has no impact to open an account and occasionally post updates.

The thought stayed here, and he immediately agreed and registered an account directly with his own name.

As for the first Weibo post, it was naturally about showing off this gold Fields Medal in Mathematics.

After others had admired the medals and received them, they simply took a few photos, added a sentence that matched the style of the platform, and posted it directly.

"I just got the Fields Medal. Can you tell me if it is gold?"

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(End of this chapter)