Chapter 177 Arrival in Cambridge
On a blue pickup truck.
Xu Qingzhou called Professor Gu Zhizhong to report that he was safe. The old gentleman was even more worried about Xu Qingzhou than he was, fearing that he had gotten lost in a foreign country.
After Xu Qingzhou finished his call, Zhao Zhenglai talked about what he had gained during this period.
"Foreign scholars are very good at using advanced computing tools and data analysis techniques to deeply explore the internal laws of the system and then construct a perfect system."
"Academician Xu is also a top expert in this area," said Xu Qingzhou.
Zhao Zhenglai said with some pride: "Hehe, the teacher is one of the best. However, I remember that you are also good at universal function analysis. Have you ever considered studying for a master's degree here?"
"I'll consider graduate school after I graduate from college."
Xu Qingzhou smiled and thought to himself that he was worthy of being Academician Xu's favorite student. Even when chatting with him, he did not forget to poach people for his boss.
"Okay, Junior Brother, let's get down to business. Do you want to go out and have some fun tonight? There are a lot of pretty girls here."
"Tonight. I have to adjust to the time difference."
During the conversation, Xu Qingzhou got a general understanding of this senior brother. He has a carefree personality, a bit like Xu Zhengyang. Both of them seem a bit "wandering", the difference is that this senior brother seems to be playing for real, while Xu Zhengyang is just talking nonsense.
At 6 . local time, the pickup truck slowly drove into the city with English scenery.
Cambridge has a typical temperate maritime climate, and everything has begun to revive at this time.
On the banks of the Cam River, there are century-old institutions of higher learning and classic architecture with a long history. Exquisite school buildings, solemn churches and red brick houses covered with ivy stand out in the city.
Compared with Xia Kingdom, it is completely exotic.
Looking at the scenery receding outside the car window, Xu Qingzhou's face was filled with emotion. He remembered that the last time he came to Cambridge was the year before his sudden death, when he was invited to attend a quantum conference.
I didn't expect that when I came here again, everything and everyone had changed.
Glancing at Xu Qingzhou, Zhao Zhenglai thought he was amazed at the beauty of Cambridge, and said with emotion: "I was also amazed when I first came to Cambridge."
"Your lecture will be on the 2nd. If there are no lectures that interest you at other times, you can have fun in Cambridge."
Xu Qingzhou smiled and nodded. His report meeting was scheduled for the morning of April 4nd, lasting about 2 minutes.
Although the scale of this conference is not as large as the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) held every four years, it is an annual number theory conference held by the Cambridge Institute of Advanced Mathematics and is equally well-known.
So many experts in number theory came, such as Peter Sarnak, Harry Fluher and others. These were the big guys that Xu Qingzhou had seen in papers or books.
In addition to the meetings arranged by the organizers in the lecture hall, participants can also set up two blackboards, shout out, show their results to others, or discuss academic problems together.
In short, it is very free. If you are interested, go and listen. If you are not interested, you can sleep in the hotel and no one will care.
After entering the city, Xu Qingzhou reported to Song Yao that he had arrived.
As soon as I sent the message, the phone screen lit up.
Song Yao: Okay, you’re tired after a day, go to bed early.
Xu Qingzhou: Were you woken up by me?
Song Yao: No, I’m getting ready for bed now.
Looking at the news about Song Yao, Xu Qingzhou felt a warm current in his heart. It felt good to have someone caring about him.
Therefore, we still have to trick this girl into our hands as soon as possible.
Xu Qingzhou: Go to sleep, good night.
Song Yao: Good night
The blue pickup truck has stopped in front of a big hotel. Most of the people attending the meeting are staying here.
After parking the car, Zhao Zhenglai took Xu Qingzhou into the hotel, took out the invitation letter, signed in, and received the room card.
Like Zhao Zhenglai and his friends, he lives on the 8th floor.
The environment is very good. Standing in front of the hotel window, you can see the urban community in the distance.
After helping Xu Qingzhou settle down, Zhao Zhenglai said, "Junior brother, the teacher is still having an academic exchange with others. I will take you to eat something first. After that, I have to go to the meeting. I will take you for a walk later."
"I can just walk around by myself after eating." Xu Qingzhou shook his head. He was quite familiar with this place.
Zhao Zhenglai was a little hesitant, still not quite at ease with Xu Qingzhou going out alone. Professor Gu had called yesterday and asked them to take good care of this junior from the School of Mathematics. Xu Qingzhou said, "My English is not bad, so I have no problem communicating and finding my way around. Even if I really get into trouble, I have your phone number."
Zhao Zhenglai thought about it and it made sense. He nodded, "Okay, let's go eat first. The western restaurant next to the hotel is delicious."
The two left the hotel and headed towards the restaurant next door.
For the first meal, Senior Brother Zhao offered to treat them, and Xu Qingzhou did not refuse. Because they were in a hurry, the two of them ate pasta and planned to have a big meal later when they had time.
Before leaving, Zhao Zhenglai reminded: "Junior brother, call me if you have anything."
Xu Qingzhou nodded, and Zhao Zhenglai turned and left without delay.
Cambridge and Peking University are of two different styles.
Xu Qingzhou walked slowly in this city famous for its natural sciences. He took a few photos and sent them to Song Yao first.
At this time, Song Yao should be asleep, so he didn't think about waiting for news and continued to wander around.
At 8 o'clock local time, Xu Qingzhou returned to the hotel, took a shower, and did not prepare to go to bed. He took out the twin prime conjecture and soon immersed himself in the complex calculations.
10:30.
Just when Xu Qingzhou was about to pack up and go to bed, there was a knock on the door. It was Senior Brother Zhao.
"Junior brother, let's go out and have fun!" Zhao Zhenglai shouted excitedly.
Xu Qingzhou smiled and shook his head: "You guys go ahead. You just got here and need to adjust to the jet lag."
"I'm still talking about introducing you to new friends."
Zhao Zhenglai felt regretful, but he also thought that it was indeed Xu Qingzhou's first day here and he needed to have a good rest, so he did not force him and agreed to take him to experience life next time.
After a whole day of flying and having to adjust to the time difference, Xu Qingzhou's consciousness became hazy as soon as he got onto the bed, and deep snoring could be heard in the room.
The next morning.
Xu Qingzhou woke up at 7 o'clock in the morning, opened the curtains, and the sunlight shone through the glass on his body, which was very comfortable. Looking into the distance, the ancient city appeared in his field of vision.
After washing up, he looked at the message from Senior Brother Zhao on his phone.
Let him go directly to the restaurant on the 1st floor.
In the restaurant, Xu Qingzhou met Academician Xu Shihui. The old man looked to be about sixty years old, with some gray hair, but he was in good spirits and spoke softly.
"I have long wanted to see the talented young man from our School of Mathematics, and today I finally see him." Academician Xu Shihui said with a smile.
"Academician Xu." Xu Qingzhou shouted.
Academician Xu Shihui asked kindly, "Have you adjusted your jet lag?"
"It's OK, just a little sleepy."
"Well, you are all young people, your bodies are well adapted."
Academician Xu Shihui nodded, paused, and said with some emotion, "We are all old guys now, and our bodies and minds can no longer keep up."
"No matter how hard we try, you young people have to take the lead and make us realize that things can actually be this way. The future of Xiaguo mathematics depends on you."
"You're too kind. In the field of mathematics, we young people need to learn from seniors like you," Xu Qingzhou said modestly.
Academician Xu Shihui said unhappily, "On this point, you still need to follow the example of your Professor Gu. 1 is 1, 2 is 2. Learn less empty talk. Excellence is excellence. Don't be too modest."
"I'm telling the truth." Xu Qingzhou expressed a bit of innocence.
Xu Shihui smiled and nodded. He was very satisfied with the student recommended by Lao Gu, who possessed a calmness that most young people did not have.
Well, very good. No wonder everyone in the hospital says this kid has the potential to win the Fields Medal.
(End of this chapter)
