Chapter 417: Chapter 141 Yes, That’s How It Is!_3

After a long speech, Yuan Zhengxin suddenly became serious and said, “Qiao Xi, do you know who your performance today reminds me of?”

“Ah, I’m sorry, Elder Yuan, I’m actually not very familiar with the mathematics community.” Qiao Xi shook her head blankly.

Yuan Zhengxin, unconcerned, revealed the answer, “Ramanujan. If you have time, you can watch a movie called ‘The Man Who Knew Infinity.’ It’s about his life and achievements.”

Hearing this, Qiao Yu grinned widely, smiling like a fool.

After all, he really knew about Ramanujan, and even more about how highly this Indian-origin mathematician was regarded in the mathematics world.

The only pity was that he died so young; the mathematician passed away at just thirty-two.

If he had lived to be seventy or eighty, perhaps he really could have advanced India’s mathematical development by decades.

Qiao Xi glared at Qiao Yu and said apologetically, “Elder Yuan, you flatter me.”

Yuan Zhengxin waved his hand and said, “It’s not flattery; I’m just speaking the truth. By the way, you only have a high school diploma at the moment, right?”

Qiao Xi nodded and said, “Yes, I graduated from high school. I just didn’t take the college entrance exam for some reasons.”

Yuan Zhengxin thought for a moment, then asked, “Would you be willing to be my student in the future?”

Qiao Xi hesitated and said, “Elder Yuan, you know I am old now. Is it too late to start learning?

Though I do plan to take a college exam recently, it’s just to have something to do. And you might not know, but I have big issues with my attention span.”

After speaking, Qiao Xi glared at Qiao Yu again because the kid kicked him discreetly.

The small movements of the mother and son were noticed by Yuan Zhengxin, who then chuckled and said warmly, “Those are not problems. Since you said this, we’ll take it as agreed.”

Then Yuan Zhengxin looked at Tan Lu Yuan, who was dazed beside him, and said, “Lu Yuan, I remember Yueshan University can provide correspondence diplomas?”

“Well, it should be able to register student status by March next year. For graduation, it’s at least three years later, and exams are mandatory. These are the regulations of the higher departments,”

Tan Lu Yuan quickly replied.

Yuan Zhengxin thought for a moment, then said warmly to Qiao Xi, “Don’t worry, I’ll figure out the student status issue. You can start learning with the pilot program class in September. It’s settled then.”

Just as Qiao Xi was about to say something, she was directly interrupted by Qiao Yu, who had been holding back for a long time beside her, “Yes, yes, yes, Grandpa, it’s settled just like this. This arrangement can’t be better!

You’re my grandpa, and now she’s your student; once a teacher, a lifetime like a father, which sorts out the hierarchy nicely. I think it’s great, right, Mom!”

Qiao Xi initially wanted to explain to Yuan Zhengxin once more; perhaps she really isn’t suited for high-intensity study, but seeing the slightly pleading gaze of Qiao Yu, she eventually softened.

When she opened her mouth, it turned into, “Thank you, Elder Yuan.”

“Why still call him Elder Yuan? Qiao Xi, at this point, you should say Teacher instead.” Tan Lu Yuan laughed and pointed out.

“Professor Tan is right, thank you, Teacher Yuan.” Qiao Xi immediately corrected herself.

Yuan Zhengxin laughed happily and said, “Good, good, this is a good thing. You are not like Qiao Yu, let him do his number theory research if he likes it, while you’ll specialize in geometry from now on.”

Qiao Yu echoed enthusiastically, “Exactly, Mom, what’s the value in studying physics? I’m telling you, mathematics is interesting; don’t be restricted by conventional rules. Studying geometry with Grandpa will definitely be fine.”

Hearing Qiao Yu’s words, Yuan Zhengxin said, “Oh? Qiao Xi, do you also have an interest in physics? Actually, that’s not a problem; you can delve deeply into the classification and structure of high-dimensional Calabi-Yau manifolds in the future.

This research direction is strongly related to the physical applications in string theory. Once you get into it, you’ll find out that it’s not just string theory; high-energy physics can also make use of it.”

Watching the enthusiastic Elder Yuan, Tan Lu Yuan sighed inwardly but still maintained a smile on his face.

“Congratulations, Elder Yuan, on accepting another talented student. Also, congratulations to you, Qiao Xi. Becoming Elder Yuan’s student, your future in the mathematics world is surely promising.”

Truly, after saying this, Tan Lu Yuan only felt how intricately life unfolds.

Originally, he thought Elder Yuan and Tian Yanzhen’s factions might remain estranged for a lifetime.

Who would have expected Qiao Xi and Qiao Yu, this mother and son duo, to just pop up out of nowhere, making things better.

In the future, communication between the two sides would probably only grow closer. To be honest, Tan Lu Yuan didn’t have high hopes for Qiao Xi’s future achievements.

As Qiao Xi herself said, after all, she is older now. The speed of absorbing fundamental knowledge couldn’t possibly be as fast as Qiao Yu. What she relies on is merely her uncommon comprehension and mathematical intuition.

But Qiao Xi, after all, is Elder Yuan’s student, and also Qiao Yu’s mother.

With the talent Qiao Yu has shown so far and his attachment to Qiao Xi, any important topics in the future that can be remotely connected would probably involve Qiao Xi.

If any major achievements were to be made, they would probably all become joint results from the Yanbei International Research Center and the Huaqing Yuan Zhengxin Mathematics Research Center…

Tan Lu Yuan seemed to see the emergence of the most powerful academic tyrant in Huaxia’s mathematics world in the future.

If Qiao Yu were to win all kinds of math prizes, especially the Fields Medal.