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Chapter 288 Asking for Your Opinion

After Schultz and Manuel, quite a number of mathematicians have been interviewed by various news media or left their own comments online.

Undoubtedly, all these mathematicians expressed great appreciation for Xiao Yi's papers.

Such praise was not received when he previously proved other conjectures in his papers, and without exception, these mathematicians all agreed that Xiao Yi was making continuous progress.

For example, Deligne also mentioned in an interview: "Yes, Xiao Yi is indeed making progress, and the progress is particularly obvious. As long as you can understand his papers and read his first paper to this one one by one, you can clearly find that his thinking logic, especially his unique way of thinking, has been changing and getting better and better."

"Perhaps it is precisely because of this reason that the problems he can solve become increasingly difficult. Until now, even the Riemann hypothesis is no longer difficult for him."

"You may think it's amazing, but in fact, we all know that it is very scary. A mathematician who is already good enough, even the top mathematician in our mathematics community, can still keep improving."

"It's even more amazing that the improvement is so significant."

"In fact, this progress was already reflected in his previous paper proving the hailstone conjecture. But at that time, probably because the paper on the hailstone conjecture was not very long, it was not so obvious. But now, in these papers proving the Riemann hypothesis, this progress is particularly obvious."

Deligne sighed deeply and said, "Now, I really want to know how far he can go if he continues to improve. Maybe, in my lifetime, I can really see him solve all the known problems in mathematics."

"...You asked me if I also agree with Xiao Yi's statement that he has successfully proved the Riemann hypothesis? Yes, of course I completely agree. As for this genius, as long as I read his paper once, I am always willing to believe that he has completed the proof. Even if one day he said that my original paper proving the Weil hypothesis was wrong, and he has found a new proof method, I am afraid that the first thing I would do is to doubt my original proof."

Even Deligne, the favorite disciple of the Emperor of Mathematics and the Grand Slam winner in mathematics, said this, which once again added fuel to the fire in the entire public opinion.

Just like that, a few days later, the official website of the Prime Number Pioneer Project stated that they would now indefinitely stop attempts to prove the Riemann hypothesis and instead focus on studying and reviewing Xiao Yi's paper.

Now, as a group that brings together many top Riemann hypothesis mathematicians, their Prime Number Pioneer Project has naturally become the main force in reviewing Xiao Yi's paper without exception.

Just like an expert review team, when Xiao Yi proved other conjectures before, the mathematics community would organize such an expert review group.

Now, the Riemann hypothesis is naturally no exception. In fact, the team this time is much larger than before. There are at least twenty mathematicians in the entire Prime Number Pioneer Project, and now they have all joined in and become review experts. There are even many other mathematicians who have not joined the Prime Number Pioneer Project, but have also spontaneously joined the team to review Xiao Yi's paper.

Perhaps, in the entire history of mathematics, no paper has ever enjoyed such treatment.

……

Of course, it is precisely because so many mathematicians have expressed very positive views on Xiao Yi's proof that the President, who had once made comments on this matter, felt embarrassed.

At first, he had always been supporting the Prime Number Pioneer Project and had also said that they would definitely succeed and defeat Xiao Yi, but now...

Isn't this a bit too quick of a loss?

"No, what are those guys doing? Their opponents defeated them, and now they are praising their opponents?"

In the office, the president slammed the newspaper in his hand on the table, and then said angrily: "What are they thinking? What a bunch of idiots! Even if they don't consider their own face, can't they consider the face of their country, or consider my face? I provided them with so much help in vain, and this is how they repay me!"

Looking at the president's angry expression, everyone else in the office said nothing.

They are still angry, so let it go.

As for this matter, they actually know it all. Can the mathematicians be blamed for this?

Probably no one's to blame.

After all, the mathematics circle is a very small circle with not many people, let alone the top mathematicians. The number of those who can be called top mathematicians is even less than the number of people in the White House.

So they would meet each other sooner or later, and they had to express some opinions on the paper produced by Xiao Yi.

Of course, they all knew better that the key reason was how Xiao Yi was able to prove this conjecture so quickly?
In their previous expectations, even if Xiao Yi proved it quickly, he would have to wait until the election was over, right?

So the main reason why he stood up for the Prime Number Pioneer Project was that the delay in nuclear fusion had led to a pessimistic public opinion. So in order to change this trend, he stood up to show his support, which was also a preparation for the presidential election.

The result is now...

Too fast, really too fast!
It’s never been so serious after an election, but it happens to be before the election.

There are only two more months left!
It's really killing me.

Finally, the president finished his temper and asked in a deep voice, "Now, how much has Vance's poll rating dropped?"

Vance is their party's presidential candidate this term. In the past, Vance provided a lot of help for his election, and now he also has to provide help for Vance's campaign.

Soon, someone responded: "It dropped by three percent..."

"Fake!"

The president suddenly cursed again in anger.

If Vance could be elected as his successor, it would naturally be of great benefit to him, especially since he would be able to influence Vance to ensure that some of his previous ideas continued to be implemented, one of which included the JNEO plan that he had always been concerned about.

But if it fails, then it’s hard to say.

Thinking of this, his mood became even worse.

For a moment, he couldn't help but ask himself: "How come Xiao Yi is so smart?"

However, the people present certainly could not answer this question for him, after all, everyone present also wanted to know the same question.

"By the way, I remember seeing that you had a plan to obtain Xiao Yi's cells so that you could analyze how his genes differ from those of ordinary humans? If possible, try to obtain his genetic material and try to cultivate one of his offspring? Has this plan been completed?"

Many people present immediately showed shocked expressions. Wow, there actually is such a plan?

So awesome?
Then, the CIA director shook his head helplessly and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. President, this is too difficult to accomplish. First of all, it's hard for us to get close to Xiao Yi now. According to our investigation, he only has one guard protecting him, but in fact there is at least one team responsible for his all-round security. Now we can't even get a hair of his head, and China has been on guard against this matter."

"As for genetic material... that's even more impossible."

The president snorted coldly, "I don't even know what you have accomplished in these four years."

No one present dared to say anything.

The president finally gave up all his ideas, waved his hands, and said, "Okay, that's it. I don't want to care about anything now. This country will be what it is. It will probably never be great again. After all, God has become a Chinese."

……

Time passed quietly.

Amidst the clamor of many discussions, Xiao Yi, who should have been the core figure in this matter, seemed to have become a bystander, indifferent to the outcome.

Although many media sent him interview invitations, he rejected them all as usual.

People who believe in reputation may care a lot about these things, but for him, it is no longer worth caring about.

Walking along the lakeside of the Science Island Laboratory, a breeze blew off the lake, making this summer night a little cooler.

As always, Luo Mingya was by his side.

Today, she wore a cream-white dress, which was rare for her. She looked mature and gentle at the same time.

The hem of her skirt reached below her knees, revealing her fair calves, which made her look even more charming. Although she was known as a female bully in school, her natural beauty was no less attractive than those school beauties back then.

She took off her white lab coat and put on a girl's outfit, which can be considered as a woman dressing up to please herself.

"So, you don't look like a mathematician who proved the Riemann hypothesis at all."

"Then tell me, what should I look like?" Xiao Yi asked back with a smile.

"Hmm... probably, a very happy look, right?" Luo Mingya thought for a moment and said, "Just like those people who received a call and learned that they had won the Nobel Prize. Besides, the proof of the Riemann hypothesis should be more valuable than most Nobel Prizes."

Xiao Yi just smiled calmly and said, "If you think so, it means you still underestimate me."

Luo Mingya chuckled and said, "Yes, yes, I underestimated you. After all, you are the God of Mathematics, the Father of Nuclear Fusion, and the God of Materials."

Xiao Yi shrugged his shoulders and said, "It's good to know. It's just a Riemann hypothesis now. When I solve other problems in the future, don't be too surprised."

"Oh? What problems are you going to solve in the future? I'm very curious." Luo Mingya asked.

Xiao Yi said: "You want to propose one?"

So Luo Mingya thought about it and finally said, "Shrink down the nuclear fusion?"

Xiao Yi curled his lips: "You really dare to say that."

Luo Mingya smiled softly: "You asked me to bring this up, and if this technology can really be achieved, we will probably be close to a Level 2.0 civilization, right?"

"So, we have just reached level 1.0 civilization, and you want to rush to level 2.0."

Xiao Yi shook his head.

However, after walking a few more steps, he suddenly said, "Let's talk about it later. I will definitely study the miniaturization of nuclear fusion, but not now."

This time it was Luo Mingya's turn to be stunned.

isn't it?
Do you really want to study it?
She was actually just joking just now.

Could it be that Xiao Yi really intends to bring human civilization to the entire solar system during his lifetime?

At this moment, Xiao Yi's phone suddenly rang. He took a look at the caller and saw that it was Director Liu again...

Oh, now the title should be changed to Chairman Liu.

After answering the call, Xiao Yi smiled and said, "Old Liu, how come you have time to call me at this time?"

Liu Cong smiled and said, "I hope I didn't disturb you?"

"No, I'm free now." Xiao Yi said.

"That's good." Liu Cong said, "I'm calling mainly to congratulate you. You're on the list of candidates for academicians of the two academies!"

Xiao Yi smiled and said, "This is just a candidate, not really elected yet."

Liu Cong laughed and said, "Well, don't say such things. If you are not an academician of these two academies this year, then I guess no one else will be elected either."

"Okay, I just came to tell you about this matter in advance. The specific list will probably be announced in a few days. You can just look at it then."

Xiao Yi said: "Okay, I understand, I will pay attention to it then."

"Well, I won't bother you anymore... Oh, by the way, when can I drink your wedding wine? I've been looking forward to it for a long time."

Xiao Yi rolled his eyes and said, "Just wait."

Liu Cong burst into laughter.

Then, the phone hung up.

"A call from Chairman Liu?" Luo Mingya asked.

"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded.

"What did you say?"

"He revealed some inside information to me. I am on the list of candidates for academicians of the two academies."

"Wow!" Luo Mingya couldn't help but blink.

These are two academicians!

Chinese academicians are mainly divided into academicians of the Academy of Sciences and academicians of the Academy of Engineering. Being able to become one of them is already an academician, let alone becoming a dual academician.

Up to today, China has about 1800 academicians, but there are only 34 dual academicians among them.

It can be said that being able to become a dual academician is also an extremely important honor.

However, Xiao Yi looked at Luo Mingya's surprised expression and said, "It's just a list of candidates. They haven't been elected yet."

So Luo Mingya rolled her eyes and said, "You've already become a candidate, so it won't be easy for you to be elected. There are only two months left, and the results will be announced in November."

"more or less."

Xiao Yi did not deny this.

"Then, I will call you Academician Xiao from now on." Luo Mingya said with a smile.

Xiao Yi smiled and didn't say anything for a long time.

I just sat on a bench nearby and looked at the lake view.

Luo Mingya also sat next to him.

Suddenly, Xiao Yi said: "Maybe, you can change to another name in the future?"

Luo Mingya was stunned and asked, "What?"

Xiao Yi just said: "Old Liu also asked another question just now. He asked when he could drink my wedding wine."

"I think I should ask for your opinion on this matter, so...what do you think?"

Suddenly, Luo Mingya's face turned red, but she didn't say anything for a long time.

Xiao Yi smiled gently and suddenly understood the words in "Camel Xiangzi": There are not many truths in this world, and a woman's blush is better than a long dialogue.

(End of this chapter)