CHAPTER 643: CHAPTER 198: WHERE IS YOUR MONEY? _2

"Chen, did you guys really decide to prove the Riemann Hypothesis using two methods a long time ago?"

"Well... I only know the part I needed to verify. You know, the specific methods were all provided by Qiao Yu. Obviously, the verification process for my part still needs some time..."

"Have you considered changing the environment, Chen?"

"Uh... not really, actually I think my current life is quite good."

In this moment, Chen Zhuoyang truly felt flattered. Fortunately, Chen Zhuoyang has always believed his biggest advantage is having a clear mind; at least he knows he isn’t the kind of genius research scholar like Qiao Yu.

This is also the reason why he’s adamant about not signing as the first author. Just tagging along with the junior brother is enough to get his fill. As for taking initiative independently, he really can’t manage that.

After a brief moment of astonishment, the mathematicians in the audience finally reacted, and when Qiao Yu stepped down from the stage, the applause finally erupted like tidal waves.

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After the two afternoon report sessions ended, the first day of the conference came to a close. But the highlight of the first day was still the mathematics dinner in the evening.

For many mathematicians from the Third World, the purpose of coming all the way here at their own expense to attend this conference was to join this dinner banquet.

It’s not that the food at the banquet is particularly delicious. Mainly, the official banquet of the International Mathematicians Conference, held every four years, is definitely the best opportunity to network with big names.

Harboring dreams and arriving at the temple of mathematics, if their project or even just an idea catches the eye of some big shot, it signifies a future full of prospects.

Of course, such opportunities are very slim. Probably 99.99% of people with this mindset won’t get such a chance.

After all, it not only requires capability but also luck. For instance, a big shot just happens to have the time, is in a good mood, and is willing to spend a few minutes listening to ideas he doesn’t have high hopes for.

And coincidentally, this mathematician can sell their idea in those few minutes.

But you know what they say, dreams are always necessary. What if they come true?

In this sense, Qiao Yu is very fortunate; from the moment he decided to step on the path of mathematics, he never experienced the situation of having talent but no opportunity.

Every step someone paved the way well for him, all he needed to do was move forward methodically.

Moreover, he now seems to have become a big shot himself.

The fact that a bunch of people are lining up but still can’t see him is proof. Of course, this really can’t be blamed on Qiao Yu.

For example, as the newly minted Fields Medalist, he must attend tonight’s banquet.

However, that’s not all.

The afternoon meeting ended at 4:50, the banquet time was from 6:00 to 8:00, and the organizing committee managed to squeeze in a half-hour press conference from 5:00 to 5:30.

But this press conference wasn’t specifically for Qiao Yu, though all four Fields Medalists had to participate.

According to Pierre L. Lion, chair of the International Mathematical Union, this is hoped to allow more ordinary people to learn about the outstanding new generation of mathematicians.

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"Hello, I am a reporter from Agence France-Presse, and I would like to ask Dr. Qiao Yu..."

"Hello, I am a reporter from the New York Times, and I would like to ask Dr. Qiao Yu..."

"Hello..."

After a press conference, Qiao Yu only felt dizzy.

There’s no way around it, although all four Fields Medalists were participating, it was obvious that a bunch of reporters came for him.

Aside from a few sympathetic reporters, who either saw that Qiao Yu’s mouth was drying up from talking or noticed the other three Fields Medalists sitting on stage looking too bored.

Or perhaps they didn’t want to make their own winners look too awkward, so they asked the other three a few painless questions, while the rest aimed their questions at Qiao Yu.

Of course, you can’t entirely blame the reporters.

After all, Qiao Yu is more newsworthy.

The youngest Fields Medalist in history, also particularly outspoken, and just this noon he was being rude to many reporters, now is Qiao Yu’s hottest moment; everyone is hoping Qiao Yu will say something explosive.

Really, the video of Qiao Yu saying at noon that he kidnapped an alien has almost gone viral on TikTok! It’s trending off the charts!

The most-watched video has over 5 million views. The related videos have been watched over 20 million times in total.

Normal people wouldn’t believe such exaggerated remarks! But when the base of netizens is large enough, not all of them will be normal people!

Yes, Zheng Xiweng’s concerns were correct; indeed, many people believed it, and some have even started calling for action online to rescue the alien from the evil Huaxia people...

They have even launched a fundraising campaign, and surprisingly, some people actually donated. According to the donation website, in just one afternoon, the campaign has raised 382.23 US Dollars.

Really, when Qiao Yu heard this news from the reporters’ mouths, he was stunned, and even more surprisingly, a reporter actually asked him how he felt about the issue.

So he immediately responded with a series of incredulous rhetorical questions.

"No way? Are Western people so poor now? Over 20 million plays in an afternoon, and a fundraiser to save a life only raised over 300 US Dollars? That’s so disappointing! What about the values of freedom? The spirit of philanthropy? The money?"

Honestly, when Qiao Yu said this, Jack Thorn, sitting to his left, instinctively lowered his head and shrugged, while Alex on his right turned his head bewilderedly to look at Qiao Yu...