When I am reborn, I just want to be a top student

This National Mathematics Summit will not be a one-day event.

According to the schedule, it will last for three days.

The first two days were for academic sharing, and the last day was for academic discussion.

As for awards or similar honors, there were none.

This was also Wang Donglai's opinion.

Awards may be fair and just from the beginning, but the further they go, the further they stray from fairness and justice.

Therefore, Wang Donglai does not agree with setting up any awards.

Even when the association planned to name an award after Wang Donglai, he refused without hesitation.

The first day of the academic conference went extremely smoothly.

That very evening, it made it onto the pages of some major official media outlets.

Although CCTV did not report it immediately, it did publicize it through other reporting channels.

The higher-ups are paying close attention to and strongly supporting the holding of this mathematics summit.

The fact that it could reach such a scale was beyond the expectations of the higher-ups.

After witnessing this display of power, many leaders gained a clearer understanding of Wang Donglai's international influence.

Before we knew it, it was the third day.

This is also the last day of this mathematics summit.

In fact, Wang Donglai has never stepped down since he took office.

Many people outside the public only know that Wang Donglai is an internationally renowned mathematician, but they are still unclear about his exact identity.

To describe it aptly, Wang Donglai is now the leading figure in the field of mathematics!
This person who is considered the first to break through the barrier is actually recognized by everyone.

However, due to their respective interests, none of them were willing to say it publicly.

After all, Wang Donglai is still so young. If his reputation were to be publicized, it wouldn't be a good thing for these old guys.

But even if they don't say it, they all tacitly accept it in their hearts.

Being able to attend this mathematics summit is proof of that.

Although many scholars and professors have chosen to forgo the China Mathematical Summit and instead attend the Global Congress of Mathematicians, this simply means they have chosen the Western academic community over the Chinese one, and does not mean that Wang Donglai is not competent.

It's important to know that news from the Chinese Mathematics Summit these past two days has been immediately relayed back to the West.

In particular, many people recorded Wang Donglai's reasoning and ideas for proof and sent them to the West.

The final day was the one the scholars attending the summit were most looking forward to.

Because as scholars, they also have their own unsolved problems.

The reason for taking such a big risk to attend this mathematics summit is partly to maintain the purity of mathematics, and partly because of Wang Donglai.

In the academic lecture hall.

There aren't many people left who can persevere to this day and keep up with Wang Donglai's pace.

At most, there are only a few dozen people.

These were the people Wang Donglai primarily interacted with.

For other people's problems, there's no need for Wang Donglai to step in and solve them.

Because it uses high-tech assistance, each scholar writes down their questions and submits them through the system, greatly improving efficiency.

Only a small number of issues require face-to-face communication.

Wang Donglai was very much looking forward to this exchange and discussion.

Because people who can make breakthroughs and achieve success in the field of mathematics are unlikely to be stupid.

The exchange and collision of wisdom will produce incredibly brilliant results.

Although Wang Donglai has the support of the system and many skills and abilities, he will not resist gaining new inspiration through communication.

This exchange practically became Wang Donglai's personal show.

It is no exaggeration to say that he resisted the crowd single-handedly.

After the exchange ended, everyone present was exhausted, and their expressions revealed their weariness.

Academic exchange is an extremely mentally demanding task.

Especially in the field of mathematics, the brain needs to work at high speed to think.

Wang Donglai stood in the middle and waited for a while. When no one came forward to ask any questions, he realized that the exchange and discussion had come to an end.

And at this time.

Suddenly, thunderous applause erupted in the lecture hall.

All that could be seen were these scholars, who were professors or even academicians in domestic universities, looking at Wang Donglai with admiration.

He was clapping vigorously, so hard that his palms turned red.

"It seems we really are getting old!"

"There is an old Chinese saying that goes, 'The Yangtze River's back waves push the front waves, and the front waves die on the beach.' I used to think I could hold on for another ten years, but now it seems that it is time for me to retire completely."

Qiu Chengtong stood beside Deligne, looking at Wang Donglai, who was in the center of everyone's attention on the stage, with an extremely complicated expression on his face, and said with emotion.

Although Deline was a foreigner, he had started learning Chinese in the past two years, so he was able to understand Qiu Chengtong's words. He said in a slightly stuttering tone, "I have to admit one thing, that is, there are geniuses in this world."

"Perhaps we are geniuses in the eyes of many people, but only we know how big the gap is between geniuses."

"Without a doubt, Wang Donglai would be the greatest mathematician and scientist of any era."

“I had this understanding a long time ago. At that time, I thought Wang Donglai needed some time to grow.”

"But the facts told me that I was wrong. His growth rate exceeded that of everyone else, which was completely illogical."

"Wang Donglai's emergence is a good thing for mathematics, a good thing for the development of human science and technology, and an even better thing for the progress of human civilization. However, for scholars of his time, including us, it is both a good thing and a bad thing."

"The good thing is that many unproven mathematical problems will be proven, and more research directions will emerge in the field of mathematics. The bad thing is that everyone will be in Wang Donglai's shadow, watching him make breakthroughs and achieve better results."

"From my perspective, I think this is a fantastic thing."

"Because I am already this age, I have received all the honors I deserve, so naturally I would prefer to see the development of mathematics."

"The only ones who will suffer are probably the scholars of Wang Donglai's time and those who will come after him."

When Qiu Chengtong heard Deligne say that, he glanced at her with slight surprise.

He hadn't expected Deligne to be so frank and honest in saying such things.

However, the surprise in my heart was only fleeting.

"Actually, that's not entirely true."

"There's something you might not know: Wang Donglai promoted a university professional subsidy program specifically for graduate and doctoral students majoring in mathematics, so that they could focus on academic research and not have to worry about living expenses."

"This subsidy is quite substantial, and it adds up to a considerable amount each year."

"Moreover, with the genius Wang Donglai bringing mathematics to a new height, although it created greater challenges, it also put later scholars on a higher platform." "The development of academia is inherently a spiral ascent. If it weren't for generations of mathematicians who have made breakthroughs through continuous learning, it wouldn't have developed to this level today."

"So, it's best if we just relax and accept it!"

"Now, I'm more curious about something else: how should the International Congress of Mathematicians be held?"

There is an old Chinese saying, I don't know if you've heard it: "With pearls and jade in front of you, it's hard to find tiles and stones!"

"If the World Congress of Mathematicians can't compare to this mathematics summit in China, then that will be truly entertaining."

Deligne was somewhat confused when he heard that there were pearls and jade in front of him.

But when the next sentence came out, it all became clear.

He immediately echoed, "Indeed, academic conferences should be pure, and mathematics should be even purer. Once other things are added, the purity of academia is lost, and naturally, its academic authority is also lost."

"I think if IMU continues like this, it will probably become a complete joke in a few years. At that time, China's mathematics summit will probably take its place."

Although Deligne was devoted to academic pursuits, he was not ignorant of these matters.

Qiu Chengtong listened and nodded.

At this moment, looking at the spirited Wang Donglai, Qiu Chengtong suddenly had a bold idea.

After thinking quickly for a while, he tentatively said to Deline, "I suddenly have a bold idea. Since you and I both acknowledge Wang Donglai's status in academia, can we give him a hand?"

Deligne cast a questioning look at him, but did not speak, instead waiting for Qiu Chengtong to finish speaking.

"China has always valued legitimacy, and Wang Donglai's academic standing at this time is self-evident."

"But because of his age, he is affected by some invisible factors in many places and at many times."

"Although these impacts are not very significant, they are still there nonetheless."

"I think it's very necessary for us to help him with this."

"How about we take this opportunity, with many scholars in China and ourselves present, to solidify Wang Donglai's position in academia?"

Deline asked curiously, "Then what do you think we should do?"

Qiu Chengtong already had a plan, and without hiding it, he directly shared his thoughts.

After hearing this, Deligne did not hesitate for long and immediately nodded in agreement.

In the academic lecture hall, discussions similar to those between Qiu Chengtong and Deligne were not uncommon.

People like Terence Tao, Faltings, Schulz, and Hans were also shocked by Wang Donglai's powerful mathematical talent.

Once the applause stopped, the academic summit came to an end.

However, at this time.

Qiu Chengtong and Deligne stepped forward.

"I suggest we all take a group photo. After all, this is the first China Mathematics Summit, and I think everyone has gained a lot from this summit. Taking a group photo to commemorate it would be a very meaningful thing!"

Qiu Chengtong addressed the crowd, and after he finished speaking, Deligne continued, "Indeed, looking around the world, I don't think there are many conferences that can bring together all of us, let the photos record our traces, and perhaps decades later, we will appear together in textbooks."

Upon hearing Qiu Chengtong and Deligne's words, many people's eyes lit up immediately.

Group photos are not unusual.

But if one can use this opportunity to make a name for oneself in history, then that would be different.

Some scholars, especially those in China, were extremely excited.

The first thing that comes to mind is the group photo from the Solvay Conference in 1927 and 1982.

Some people even thought of the famous group photo with Boss Yang.

Therefore, the group photo proposal was approved without a doubt.

Of course, some smart people reacted quickly and were unwilling to take a group photo.

Because in a group photo, there must be a central figure.

Among all these people present, who can be the core member?
The answer is without a doubt!

Only Wang Donglai can do it!

Only Wang Donglai standing in the center position is the most suitable.

Although Wang Donglai was the youngest among the scholars present in terms of age.

However, in terms of academic achievements, Wang Donglai is undoubtedly the number one.

Even in terms of awards, Wang Donglai is first-class.

It would be very difficult to prevent Wang Donglai from standing in the center position.

It's impossible to make Wang Donglai give up this core position just because he's the youngest.

Placing Wang Donglai in a central position will lead to a certain outcome.

The other people in the group photo will become mere background figures.

It became nothing more than a background element.

This is completely unacceptable to many people.

If Wang Donglai were older, they might have gritted their teeth and accepted it.

But that's not the case.

However, at this point, they couldn't directly voice their objections.

Seeing that the staff had started to take action, some people who were not very willing had no choice but to cooperate, suppressing their reluctance without showing any emotion.

As expected, things unfolded as they did.

Wang Donglai was pushed into the middle of the crowd by Qiu Chengtong and Deligne.

Seeing that Wang Donglai was about to refuse, Qiu Chengtong spoke first, saying, "Donglai, you know how much of a role you played in today's academic summit."

"You know your standing in the mathematics community today."

"In today's group photo, no one but you can stand in the very center."

"If you hadn't participated, there would have been some room for discussion about this candidate, but since you're here, there's absolutely no room for discussion."

"If you have the ability and the skill, no one can say a bad word about you here."

"Besides, it's just a group photo, it's nothing special."

As Qiu Chengtong said this to Wang Donglai, he placed Wang Donglai in the most conspicuous position in the middle of the crowd.

Wang Donglai didn't say much about it.

He couldn't really give up this position, even though a central position in a photograph meant nothing to someone of his status.

Soon, everyone found their own place.

Click!

With a click, the group photo was complete. (End of Chapter)