CHAPTER 489: CHAPTER 157 COLLABORATORS

"Oh, it’s you, Professor Frank. Hello, is there something you need?"

Qiao Yu quickly asked enthusiastically after realizing who it was.

The tone... can probably be described as friendly. After all, every conversation with Professor Frank brought Qiao Yu some joy beyond academic achievements.

Qiao Yu always thought of himself as a rather mundane person, and mundane people easily find joy in the people they like and dislike.

Only saints can see all conflicts with a spirit of universal love. The only pity is that there are too few saints, which is likely why world peace is always so precious.

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"Congratulations, Qiao Yu! An astonishing achievement! What surprised me the most is that you opened up an entirely new track, and just six months ago you were still researching the Geometric Langlands Conjecture! You’re a genius, Qiao Yu."

Professor Frank said heartily.

Three hours had passed since his call with Lucas Eisen.

Of course, he also glanced at Qiao Yu’s paper briefly during that time, but honestly, it wasn’t an ideal time to get into it.

It was primarily a mindset issue. Everyone is the same; it’s hard to completely delve into any article when your mind isn’t calm.

This is especially true for mathematics papers, as they require constant thinking while reading.

Professor Frank’s mood was very mixed at this moment, making it hard for him to settle down.

However, he had already figured out what he wanted to say in this call.

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"Thank you for the compliment, Professor Frank, but really, I’m overpraised! Initially, it was just an idea, and I didn’t expect it would work out."

Qiao Yu responded modestly, then proactively asked warmly, "You specifically called me, so surely it’s not just about this, right? Is there anything else?"

...

Perhaps Qiao Yu’s gentle tone gave Professor Frank confidence, so the conversation quickly shifted to the main topic.

"Here’s the thing, I seriously reviewed your paper on the Generalized Modal Axiomatic System. My colleagues and I unanimously believe it’s a broad and valuable proposition.

So I am eagerly hoping to collaborate with your research group to further develop this axiomatic system. The Berkeley Branch can take on a lot of foundational research and verification work.

If you agree, I can draft a clear collaboration proposal with my colleagues today. Rest assured, we will invest adequate time and resources for effective cooperation.

I am confident that we can advance this project together with mutual respect and understanding. Especially considering our deep groundwork in fundamental research."

Soon, the other side responded, "Nice proposal. But... Professor Frank, you know, I’m not yet an adult, so my Mom makes all the decisions regarding collaborations. How about I ask her first? It won’t take long; she’s right next to me."

The response left Frank stunned, his mind suddenly a bit chaotic...

It had been too long since he last visited Huaxia, so he wasn’t sure whether academic collaborations required a guardian’s consent.

Probably not, right?

"Um... excuse me, Qiao Yu, this is an academic collaboration, so I suppose it shouldn’t be necessary to consult your Mom’s opinion, right?"

"Oh, Professor Frank, please forgive me. I forgot to explain earlier. My Mom is an Academician Yuan Zhengxin’s student and also one of the most important members of this team.

The idea actually started after a discussion between the two of us. So before involving any collaborators, I always need to seek her opinion.

She is not only my guardian but also our partner in this project. However, she is currently researching modal simplification computation.

We need to ensure every step forward in this framework is controllable, especially given the mathematical complexity that guarantees feasibility. So, would you like to speak with her directly?"

Frank was stunned, his mind suddenly in disarray because he completely wasn’t prepared for this...

And since when did Qiao Xi become Yuan Zhengxin’s student?

He truly wasn’t aware of these details. While searching online for information about Qiao Yu earlier, he also looked up Qiao Xi.

There was indeed information on Qiao Xi online, but it was about a different person. There was absolutely no information about what role Qiao Yu’s mother played online.

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In the hotel room, Qiao Yu almost couldn’t hold back his laughter.

Qiao Xi didn’t pay him any attention, and when Qiao Yu took the call, she simply put on her headphones and engrossed herself in a book.

As for whether she heard what Qiao Yu was saying, it was open to individual interpretation.

After waiting a moment without receiving a response, Qiao Yu couldn’t help but prompt, "Hey, Professor Frank, are you still there?"

"Oh, I’m here, uh... here’s what I’m thinking, how about you first give me your mom’s email. I don’t know her well, so after discussing with my colleagues the specific content of the collaboration, I plan to send her an email to discuss feasibility."

"Alright then. But I can’t quite remember her email either, so I’ll send it to you via email later. Hanging up now..."

Qiao Yu said somewhat regrettably, then hung up the phone without hesitation.

The other side was too timid... Deserving a life of missed opportunities!

Because he honestly wanted to be there to hear how Qiao Xi would react if they spoke directly, would she have that kind of get-to-the-point attitude?

Sometimes he really thought Qiao Xi was out of touch with reality, even tugging his ear without a trace of humanity. The word passion seemed to be completely detached from her.