Volume 1: Student Life Chapter 302 This Kind of Change
Sitting in the car, watching the video on his phone, Chen Zhou actually couldn't quite figure it out.
Why did I suddenly become famous?
Generally speaking, there are people like him who directly provide evidence at the conference .
But there is no one like him who could quickly become popular all over the Internet after uploading the video to Youtube and Twitter.
Chen Zhou speculated that it might not just be because of the video proving Cramer's conjecture.
More importantly, there are two consecutive videos.
That was Francis’ speech at the closing ceremony.
In a diverse social structure like the United States, it is obvious that white people represent the highest class.
Even if other people of color are unwilling to admit it, their social status is indeed inferior to that of white people.
The two videos that can be followed...
One is that Chen Zhou, an Asian yellow-skinned undergraduate student, proved the Cramer conjecture and proposed the third method of number theory, making history.
One was Francis’ closing speech as the first non-white president of MAA on the theme of educational barriers, which brought this historic moment to a perfect end.
The identities of the two people can be said to echo each other.
Maybe many people watched the video of Chen Zhou proving the Cramer conjecture.
I just wanted to witness history and see the exciting moment when Chen Zhou proved it.
Observe Chen Zhou's free and easy temperament.
But then, the video of Francis speaking was just as he said in his speech.
He cleverly used Chen Zhou's identity as a "wall breaker" to interpret the theme of "Everyone should have the opportunity to participate in mathematics."
Speeches based on facts are often the most moving and touching.
Especially in a society like the United States, especially in a city like Boston where the residents have the highest level of education in the United States, and especially this is the city where the War of Independence broke out.
Soon, Chen Zhou's idea was confirmed.
After shopping, Chen Zhou invited Liu Maosheng to dinner.
A black guy recognized Chen Zhou and came over to say hello.
Chen Zhou was a little panicked at first, but the young man's words surprised him.
"Hello, are you Chen Zhou?"
"Uh... yes, I'm Chen Zhou." Chen Zhou hesitated slightly, but still nodded.
The food is already served, so there’s no way for people to escape?
Hearing the other party's admission, the young man was obviously excited for a moment, but then he suppressed his emotions and said in a nervous tone: "Student Chen Zhou , thank...thank you for your proof, and thank you for coming to this...academic conference."
Chen Zhou looked at the other person in confusion, but then he thought of his previous guess.
But before he could say anything, the young man continued, "I am... a student in the mathematics department of a nearby university. I originally thought that mathematics was far away from me, but it was not until today that I realized that mathematics is actually right beside me."
"You are my idol. It is you and Professor Francis who have given me hope in mathematics again!"
The young man became more and more excited as he spoke. These emotions had been suppressed in his heart for a long time.
Looking at the young man's appearance, Chen Zhou fell silent.
He didn't expect that all he did would become an outlet for catharsis.
Become an emotional regulation point for some people.
Chen Zhou thought of a story Professor Francis told at the closing ceremony, about himself.
Professor Francis said he grew up in a small town in Texas, his parents were Chinese, and the town was mainly white and Latino.
Francis felt that he didn't fit in, so he deliberately acted like a white person in an attempt to break that barrier.
But it was obvious that he failed from a deliberate performance.
Some things are destined.
But some things are decided after tomorrow.
Later, Francis attended the University of Texas at Austin and then went to Harvard University for graduate studies.
This broke the barrier.
While Chen Zhou was thinking about something, the young man left with a smile on his face after repeatedly saying that he would work hard to pursue mathematics.
Chen Zhou and Francis gave him courage.
Looking at the young man's back as he left, Chen Zhou felt a mixed feeling, but also a little relieved.
He didn't expect that the United States, which seems to be a symbol of freedom, actually has a more complex society.
The so-called freedom only comes after you break through the barriers.
Noticing the expression on Chen Zhou's face, Liu Maosheng said hesitantly: "Chen Zhou, sometimes I feel that foreign countries are really not as good as China."
"From my perspective, for most ordinary people, people abroad are not as happy as people in China. Of course, if you reach a certain level, it may be different. But many people cannot reach that level."
Chen Zhou glanced at Liu Maosheng. He didn't expect that this senior's experience was so profound.
"I believe your feelings, but most people, probably because of the lack of hope, are unwilling to even change."
Chen Zhou said in a low voice.
This was the conclusion he drew from the young man just now.
It may be one-sided, but it is true.
Change is always proactive, but who would be willing to change without hope?
Maybe the final result will be worse than it is now.
Hearing Chen Zhou's words, Liu Maosheng was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "That's why you were 'hunted down' just now. Your appearance has brought some changes."
Chen Zhou smiled softly and did not comment.
He doesn't have that much ability yet. It's the coincidental collision of various factors that caused such an impact.
"Eat, and then we'll go back!"
After urging him, Chen Zhou said no more.
He just needs to do his best and change others, starting with changing himself.
5:10 p.m. Boston time.
Chen Zhou and President Sun and his party have already boarded the Nanhai Airlines flight from Boston to Yanjing.
However, before boarding the plane, President Sun and his team carefully took their belongings and arranged for special air transportation.
Chen Zhou looked at the neatly wrapped rectangular objects in surprise. Why did they look so familiar?
When asked, Chen Zhou was quite amused.
It turned out that after arduous negotiations, President Sun and his team finally reached a consensus with MIT.
Yanda and MIT will each keep half of the whiteboard.
It was the whiteboard where Chen Zhou proved Cramer's conjecture on the spot...
Chen Zhou really didn't expect that Dean Sun and others had been busy with this.
If you had told me this earlier, I would have written you...how many?
Watching Dean Sun giving numerous instructions on the air transport, Xu Chenyang joked with Chen Zhou, "Chen Zhou, if you become famous in the future, these will all be cultural relics, hahaha..."
Chen Zhou looked at him speechlessly. Don't these cultural relics have to wait until one dies?
According to this condition, President Sun’s deal shouldn’t be very profitable, right?
