Top Student at Their Peak-Chapter 203 - 104 Mathematics is Not That Simple... But It’s Not Hard Either!_2

"In Huaxia, we have a saying: ’The deeper the love, the sharper the critique.’ If he didn’t see potential, given his character, he’d be too lazy to waste a single word on this child."

Saying this, Tian Yanzhen couldn’t help but laugh, though she tried to suppress it: "Haha, Professor Zhang might be regretting in his heart that he never encountered such a student, right? Actually, I have to thank Professor Zhang. I wanted to have these words with this kid in the afternoon but was afraid it might dampen his enthusiasm."

Robert Green shook his head, the thinking pattern of Huaxia people was too peculiar for him to understand. Not pointing out the problem oneself and instead thanking someone else for harshly pointing it out? So when others say it, it won’t hit a child’s enthusiasm?

In his view, a student like Qiao Yu should be encouraged more. After all, he’s only fifteen; this is how you spark his love and confidence in mathematics, not with criticism.

What surprised Robert Green more was that the child on stage didn’t show any signs of frustration. He was still conversing with Zhang Shuwen as usual.

For God’s sake, he couldn’t understand Chinese.

...

Yes, Qiao Yu on stage indeed showed no signs of frustration and simply said seriously to the stern-faced Zhang Shuwen: "Thank you, Professor Zhang, I understand now, I oversimplified the problem!

But I still insist that my idea is correct and I’m sure I’ll prove it, and without setting so many constants!"

Zhang Shuwen’s expression softened slightly. He nodded and said, "Yes, you have great talent in mathematics, but how you utilize this talent depends on your own efforts and the mathematical path you choose. See to it carefully."

After he finished speaking, he turned and returned to his seat.

At this moment, Tian Yanzhen had also put away his earlier uncontrollable smile and, as usual, calmly said: "Does anyone else have any thoughts? Let’s all speak up. Qiao Yu’s ideas are surely not mature yet. Please help this student of mine who hasn’t quite matured yet."

Then he turned his head and explained to Robert Green in a low voice what he meant.

The atmosphere in the conference room finally began to liven up.

Just like Tian Yanzhen said, Qiao Yu’s ideas were very creative but immature. The professors invited today had been immersed in algebraic geometry for decades, so there was definitely a lot to discuss.

Including Robert Green, who came from across the ocean.

In fact, this professor from New York University genuinely liked Qiao Yu so much that at the end of the conference, he actively said: "Qiao Yu, is that how you pronounce your name? Maybe you can leave me a contact method. Perhaps I could introduce you to Peter Schultz in the future. I’m sure he would be very eager to meet you too.

Do you know why? Because I find your ideas highly creative and extremely valuable! Oh, and remember to come to my lecture tomorrow; I assure you there will be plenty of exciting content, and you will learn a lot!"

Robert Green expressed his attitude with actions, openly encouraging Qiao Yu in front of Zhang Shuwen.

"Thank you very much, Professor Robert. In fact, today’s lecture really helped me a lot, and I very much enjoy reading your papers. Truly, my ideas were sparked after reading your papers!"

This was how Qiao Yu responded, which made Professor Robert, who had traveled a long way, beam with joy.

When it comes to coaxing people with embellished truths, Qiao Yu might be even more skilled than he is in mathematics, provided he wants to.

...

"I’ll go see off the two professors. You wait for me in the upstairs office 301. The door is unlocked, but don’t touch the things on the desk. You can look at the books in the bookcase as you’d like."

After the seminar, Tian Yanzhen instructed Qiao Yu and then strode out of the conference room to catch up with Robert Green and Zhang Shuwen.

You’d hardly guess Director Tian is nearly seventy with that energetic demeanor.

Qiao Yu glanced at Xue Song and asked, "Mr. Xue, are you going with me?"

Xue Song shook his head and said, "Are you kidding? You can go there; I wasn’t invited, so I wouldn’t dare to enter. You go ahead and wait there."

After speaking, Xue Song packed up his things and left.

Qiao Yu looked again at Senior Brother Chen who was finishing up...

Oh well, he’d go to the teacher’s office himself.

Senior Brother Chen is great at everything except he’s too serious.

Sensing that Qiao Yu had left the office, Chen Zhuoyang finally breathed a sigh of relief. He needed to ponder how to interact with the younger disciple in the future. He had to admit, during their first meeting, he might have spoken a bit loudly.

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On the other side, outside the research center, Tian Yanzhen was seeing off Zhang Shuwen.

Robert Green was staying in a hotel just over four hundred meters away from the research center and politely refused Tian Yanzhen’s offer to accompany him to the hotel, choosing to walk himself. Mainly because everyone was too smart, this foreigner was perceptive enough to see that the two Huaxia colleagues had things to discuss.

"Do you need me to arrange a car to take you?" casually asked Tian Yanzhen.

It wasn’t just idle talk. Although the two universities are very close, the campus is huge, and walking back is two or three kilometers at least.

"No need, walking back is perfectly fine, I’m not that delicate." Zhang Shuwen replied, somewhat uninterested.

"Hmm, shall I walk with you?"