From failed candidate to chief scientist

Chapter 179: How could a good person be deceived into lameness?
"Zhang, this...that..., I'm really sorry, we don't have that much money."

When faced with Zhang Qihua's question about asking for bonuses, Curtis Cooper looked bitter because he really had no money.
If only one Mersenne prime was discovered, then Curtis Cooper could indeed cash in the prize.

But now, 15 Mersenne primes cost US$10 million at US$150 each, and GIMPS simply does not have enough funds to pay the prize.

"No money? You set such a high bonus if you don't have money? Are you trying to get away with nothing? What's the difference between this and a liar?"

"It turns out that GIMPS is a scammer organization..."

Curtis Cooper heard a disdainful voice on the phone.

This voice was obviously not Zhang Qihua's, but the voice of the people around Zhang Qihua. Although it was weak, it reached Curtis Cooper's ears.

Curtis Cooper opened his mouth, wanting to explain that he was not a liar, but he opened his mouth, but he didn't know how to explain.

"Okay, if that's the case, Mr. Curtis, if there's nothing else, I'll hang up."

"Etc., etc!"

Hearing that Zhang Qihua was about to hang up the phone again, Curtis Cooper quickly stopped Zhang Qihua.

"Zhang, we at GIMPS currently have 10,000+ funds in our account, which we can pay you as bonuses!"

"No matter how much you take... we really can't take it out!"

Zhang Qihua looked at Lin Mo with searching eyes.

Lin Mo thought for a moment and nodded.

No matter how small a mosquito is, it is still meat, and 10,000+ is still money, right?Don't want it for nothing.

After receiving Lin Mo's signal, Zhang Qihua continued talking to the phone.

"Okay, Mr. Curtis Cooper, we agree. I will give you an account number and you can transfer the bonus."

"Okay... okay, um, Zhang, as for what I said..."

Zhang Qihua had just taken advantage of the other party, but it was difficult for him to repay the other party.

"Well... you wait for me to discuss it and I will get back to you later."

With that said, Zhang Qihua hung up the phone.

"What's wrong? Teacher Zhang, what does the other party want?"

"This one……"

Zhang Qihua thought for a while.

"Actually, it's not a big deal. It's just that Curtis Cooper wants us to explain our discovery of 15 Mersenne primes? Including but not limited to our algorithm, the program used in compilation, etc..."

"He said that the GIMPS forum is full of voices questioning us, so he hopes we can come forward to clarify. They can provide venues, organize a press conference or something, and dispel the voices of those doubters, otherwise they will not be able to run GIMPS. ”

Zhang Qihua explained to everyone what Curtis Cooper told him.

"so……"

Lin Mo thought for a moment.

"Teacher Zhang, promise him."

"Promise him? Lin Mo, you're not..."

Zhang Qihua was a little surprised. Wasn't Lin Mo not interested in this matter in the past?I don't even bother to report such important results as the NS equation, but just for a Mersenne prime...

Has Lin Mo changed his gender?

"Teacher Zhang, this is a great opportunity for us, an opportunity to promote us to the world!"

Lin Mo's eyes flashed with light.

"what do you mean……"

"Well, we can take this opportunity to let the world know our strength in algorithm research!"

"Then...ok! I'll call him right now."

Zhang Qihua also reacted and understood what Lin Mo meant, with a flash of excitement on his face.

Zhang Qihua didn't hesitate, picked up the phone and dialed.

Soon, excited voices came from the other side of the phone.

"Mr. Curtis, after our careful consideration, we agree to your request." "Time? Place?"

Zhang Qihua looked at Lin Mo with searching eyes.

"The sooner the better, as for the location, it's up to them."

Zhang Qihua received Lin Mo's confirmation and communicated the details with the other party.

After a while, Zhang Qihua put down the phone.

"Lin Mo, it's finalized. The other party will hold a long report meeting, which will be held in three days in the auditorium of the University of Central Missouri."

"Lin Mo, is there any problem with your time? If there is no problem, I will book the tickets right away."

Lin Mo shook his head.

"It's not me. I won't go to this report meeting. I don't have time. I have to go to class. I don't want my attendance points to be deducted by the teacher."

"what!"

Zhang Qihua has a big mouth, why don't you go?Then why did you ask me to agree?Also, who dares to deduct your attendance points?
"Who will you go to if you don't?"

"Teacher Jiang, go!"

Lin Mo pointed at Jiang Fanjun.

"I?"

Jiang Fanjun was eating the melon happily, but he didn't expect the melon to fall on his head.

"Yes, Teacher Jiang, you wrote the program for this algorithm. If you don't go, who will?"

"But, this algorithm is yours..."

Jiang Fanjun opened his mouth to explain, but Lin Mo interrupted him with a wave of his hand.

"Hey, Teacher Jiang, this is an opportunity for our Algorithm Center to become famous. As the future director of the Algorithm Center, if you don't take the initiative, who are you waiting for to do it?"

"I……"

Jiang Fanjun opened his mouth, but couldn't find any reason to refute.

Moreover, Lin Mo mentioned the algorithm center, which made Jiang Fanjun's heart feel hot. He thought about it and finally nodded.

"Okay! I'll go!"

Seeing that Jiang Fanjun agreed, Lin Mo showed a relieved smile on his face.

"By the way, Teacher Jiang, there is one more thing. I think you need to hurry up as soon as possible."

"what's up?"

Jiang Fanjun's face showed a trace of confusion.

"Teacher Jiang, as the reputation of our Algorithm Center spreads, our Algorithm Center will usher in a wave of great development that can be seen with the naked eye. By then, it will only depend on you..."

Having said this, Lin Mo shook his head and did not continue.

But Jiang Fanjun had obviously understood what Lin Mo meant, and as soon as he heard the words "algorithm center", Jiang Fanjun felt like he was in a state of shock.

"Well, Lin Mo, what you said is indeed a problem. If it doesn't work, I will ask my former graduate students to see if they are willing to transfer to Dongshan University. If it is not possible, I will ask my former colleagues again. See if they want to work in another place. All in all, Lin Mo, don't worry, I will get this done as soon as possible, so that we have enough personnel to keep up with the development speed of our algorithm center, and don't give us the algorithm center. Development is holding us back!”

Hearing this, Lin Mo nodded with satisfaction.

"Okay, Teacher Jiang, then I'll get rid of you in this matter!"

Lin Mo stretched out his hand and held it tightly with Jiang Fanjun.

"Do not worry!"

Jiang Fanjun banged his chest.

Zhang Qihua on the side twitched the corner of his mouth, glanced at Lin Mo, and shook his head.

Algorithm center?Why do you feel that Lin Mo has a tendency to turn into a big liar?
Zhang Qihua gave Jiang Fanjun another sympathetic look. He was such a good person, how could he be deceived and become lame?Not only did he get caught up with himself, but he also got caught up with his students and old colleagues.

Gee!

Zhang Qihua shook his head.

(End of this chapter)