Top Student: Wasteland Technology Invasion

"Huh? So fast!"

Lin Chuan was equally surprised to hear this news.

Two days ago, after deciding to publish papers to make money, he researched the review time of core journals, especially mathematics journals. It is normal for journals in the first and second tiers to take three to five months to review.

It's not unusual for a paper proving a major conjecture to take a year or two to review.

As a result, Lin Chuan's paper was approved in just two weeks.

It's incredibly fast.

Is this really the benefit of having connections?

With that thought in mind, Lin Chuan continued, "Is there anything I can do? Director Lu, this is my first time publishing a paper, please bear with me."

"Haha, newbie... Publishing a paper at eighteen is indeed early. You don't have to do anything. By the way, do you have time now? Come to my office. A few friends heard about this and want to meet you."

"Okay, Director Lu, I'm coming right now."

……

Building 2, Hainayuan.

Lu Zhiwei's office.

Lu Zhiwei looked at the group of men dressed as professors in front of him and said, "Xiao Song, pour a glass of water for these professors."

"Okay, Director Lu."

Xiao Song stood up and walked somewhat awkwardly toward the cabinet where the tea set was kept.

Dean Zhang Jianjun of the School of Mathematics said with a smile, "Zhiwei, don't be so polite. We just came to see you and will be leaving in a little while."

Lu Zhiwei sighed, "Is Dean Zhang speaking from the heart? You didn't come here to see me, did you?"

Dean Zhang laughed and scolded, "Old Lu, you're teasing me! Yes, yes, I've come to see your precious student, a freshman genius who published an SCI paper! You've really kept this a secret, quietly releasing such a huge satellite!"

As he spoke, Dean Zhang pulled out a gray-covered magazine, flipped through a couple of pages, and read aloud: "Spectral Stability Analysis of Non-Self-Adjoint Matrices," published in *Linear Algebra and Its Applications*, Volume 36, Issue 5. The first author is Lin Chuan, and the corresponding author is you, Lao Lu, right?

Lu Zhiwei nodded. "That's right, it's me." He then took several magazines from his desk and handed them to the other professors. "Now that everyone knows, take a look and see how much my student Lin Chuan has accomplished!"

"Dean Zhang, look how happy Old Lu is! He's practically shouting through a megaphone that Lin Chuan is his student." Office Director Ding Xu chuckled. "To be honest, Lin Chuan is really amazing. He didn't even take the midterm exam in his first year, and before he's even finished half of his classes, he's already published an SCI paper. This speed is unprecedented since our school was founded, isn't it?"

"Hmm." Dean Zhang nodded, pointing to the journal and saying, "I didn't look closely just now, but Lin Chuan's article was published as the first one in 'Linear Algebra and Its Applications,' which is enough to show that the editorial staff on the other end also know the value of Lin Chuan's paper!"

A professor chuckled and chimed in, "Professor Zhang is right! Wow! The paper was reviewed and approved by Vance Pierce of the Paris School."

"Vans Pierce?" Director Ding asked, frowning. "I'm truly ignorant; is there such a person in the French mathematics community?"

The professor patted Lu Zhiwei on the shoulder. "Old Lu knows this guy well. Let him introduce him."

Everyone turned to look at Lu Zhiwei, who smiled and said, "Vans and I attended several international academic conferences together, and afterwards we would exchange algebraic questions via email when we had free time. Speaking of Vans, you might not be familiar with him, but he studied under Professor Alain Connie in the Paris School. You should all know this great mathematician, right?"

The professors in Lu Zhiwei's office at that time, although they were mostly in administrative positions and their mathematical research was not as deep as Lu Zhiwei's, how could they not know the famous Alain Connie?

Professor Kounne was a renowned French mathematician who received numerous awards, including the Fields Medal and the Crafoord Prize. He founded the discipline of commutative geometry and had profound expertise in algebraic geometry and analysis.

A professor chuckled and said, "Professor Kong Nie is also a science fiction writer; I've even read his novel, *Quantum Theatre*!"

Director Ding: "The institute tried to invite Professor Kong Nie to the Qiushi Class to share the latest developments in international mathematics, but unfortunately this great mathematician has always been very busy."

"Look, Vance Pierce not only did the authorship review, but also left a comment on Lin Chuan's paper," another professor said.

"What's the comment?"

As they talked, they all turned to the last page.

The paper reads: "The paper demonstrates clear insight and solid algebraic foundation in the field of non-self-adjoint matrices. The arguments are rigorous and the methods are innovative. Furthermore, Lin Chuan, as an 18-year-old university student, possesses admirable academic potential. We hope he will continue to maintain his spirit of exploration."

"That's a very high evaluation! But I don't recall that submitted papers need to include the author's age anymore? Did some Professor Lu do something to promote his student?"

"Old Qi, how can you talk like that!" Lu Zhiwei deliberately put on a stern face. "Lin Chuan has extremely high mathematical potential, he deserves this praise. As his mentor, my job is just to help him remove obstacles. Otherwise, why would anyone want to become my student?"

"Professor Zhang, listen to how loudly Professor Lu pronounces the word 'mentor'! What luck! How come I didn't find a student as good as Lin Chuan in the library?!"

"Haha! The younger generation is truly formidable!" Dean Zhang laughed. "It's no wonder Zhiwei is so proud of Lin Chuan, who is so young, to be able to publish an article in a second-tier journal. However, I haven't seen him since the opening ceremony. Before the National Day holiday, I must personally visit Lin Chuan to congratulate him on his achievement."

……

"Knock knock knock".

There was a sudden knock on the door.

"Come in." Lu Zhiwei said with a smile, "Speak of the devil, and he appears. Look, my student is here."

Lin Chuan pushed open the door to Professor Lu's office and was somewhat stunned when he saw the people in the room.

Dean Zhang, Director Ding of the Dean's Office, Director Xiang of the Department of Applied Mathematics, tutor Lu Zhiwei, senior student Xiao Song, and a professor Lin Chuan did not recognize.

Judging from his appearance, he is probably the head of the mathematics or statistics department.

What is this whole family doing here?

Lin Chuan looked at his senior brother Xiao Song, hoping that the caring senior brother could give him some guidance.

Senior Brother Song glanced silently at the deans and directors, without saying a word.

Dean Zhang looked at Lin Chuan and spoke first: "You must be Lin Chuan. I am Zhang Jianjun."

"Hello, Dean Zhang," Lin Chuan greeted.

"You're welcome. You did a great job this time, bringing honor to our department and our school!"

Upon catching a glimpse of the book "Linear Algebra and Its Applications" in Dean Zhang's hand, Lin Chuan immediately understood everything.

But to be honest, being praised like this by the dean of the School of Mathematical Sciences, whom I only see a few times a year, really makes me a little embarrassed.

"Dean Zhang, you flatter me."