From child prodigy to chief scientist

"These admissions officers... they're really going all out."

Xu Xiao was quite helpless about this and just wanted to find a place to hide as soon as possible.

Even professors from Tsinghua and Peking Universities wouldn't risk tearing his arm off just to snatch him away.

As things didn't go as planned, the admissions officers from both universities rushed towards Xu Xiao's location as if they had spotted prey.

Just then, Yuan Jiyang spoke up:

"I need to discuss a math problem with Xu Xiao; let's talk about admissions later."

Upon realizing that the person next to Xu Xiao was Yuan Jiyang, the admissions officers at Yanda University felt much more at ease.

"Your Peking University is so desperate to recruit students that even professors are personally involved. Isn't that a bit much?"

"Professor Yuan is a special expert and award presenter at this CMO. What's wrong with him discussing math problems with his students?"

The teachers at Shuimu knew they were in the wrong, so they had no choice but to stop bothering Xu Xiao.

After bringing Xu Xiao to his lounge, Yuan Jiyang took out some of his manuscripts from his bag.

"Xu Xiao, I've carefully considered the questions you raised these past two days and completed rigorous proof work..."

As he spoke, Yuan Jiyang began explaining the contents of the manuscript to Xu Xiao.

Yuan Jiyang's manuscript filled several pages, showing that he had indeed devoted a lot of time and energy to this issue.

It took Yuan Jiyang about half an hour to explain his proof process in detail from beginning to end.

Xu Xiao also has a very strong comprehension ability. After listening to it only once, she completely understood Yuan Jiyang's proof.

"So, did you understand? If there's anything you still don't understand, feel free to point it out."

"Thank you, Professor Yuan. I understand everything."

"Okay, that's good. When I was studying the four-variable general Schur inequality problem, I mainly considered the conventional interior point configuration."

"The quaternary singular degenerate boundary you proposed this time is a blind spot in my research on the quaternary semantic Schur inequality problem over the years."

"I am very grateful that you raised such a question, which has further refined this research direction."

Perhaps this question itself doesn't have much academic value, but it is definitely a question worth discussing.

Upon receiving Yuan Jiyang's praise in person, Xu Xiao quickly waved his hand and said:

"Professor Yuan, you flatter me. I was just offering a preliminary idea, and I didn't expect you to be so willing to help me."

Xu Xiao couldn't help but marvel at Yuan Jiyang's profound mathematical skills once again. When Xu Xiao was thinking about this problem, he only felt that the hypothesis was possible.

However, Yuan Jiyang provided such comprehensive proof, something that Xu Xiao was completely unable to do with his current abilities.

After discussing the math problem, Yuan Jiyang did not immediately ask Xu Xiao to leave.

"Xu Xiao, to be honest, I have been teaching for nearly 30 years and have seen too many students with outstanding mathematical talent."

"But no student has impressed me as much as you have."

"I think that with your abilities, you can't simply be described as a perfect CMO score; you're approaching the level that a young researcher should be at..."

Yuan Jiyang expressed his admiration for Xu Xiao without reservation. Even though Xu Xiao was just a high school student of normal age, his abilities were enough to amaze people.

In fact, Xu Xiao is only 11 years old, which is five or six years younger than her classmates.

Such incredible mathematical talent is extremely rare, even on a global scale.

"Xu Xiao, I am now formally extending an invitation to you, hoping that you will choose Yenching University."

"Whether from your perspective or from our school's perspective, this is the most suitable choice."

"If you don't mind, I would very much like to be your mentor in the future. Of course, if you have other ideal mentor candidates, I am also very willing to recommend them to you. You don't need to feel any pressure."

"Furthermore, I will do my best to apply to the school administration to provide you with the best possible conditions..."

Yuan Jiyang extended an olive branch to Xu Xiao very sincerely, and every word he said was full of good intentions.

Xu Xiao was actually mentally prepared for Yuan Jiyang's recruitment.

Yuan Jiyang specifically called me over alone, which certainly wasn't just to discuss a math problem.

However, Xu Xiao was still touched that a senior mathematics professor from Yenching University could set aside his pride for his own sake.

As for becoming Yuan Jiyang's student, Xu Xiao also felt that it was indeed a very suitable choice.

Looking across the country, Yuan Jiyang is considered one of the most authoritative mathematics experts.

Moreover, Xu Xiao had a good impression of Yuan Jiyang. She didn't feel any distance when chatting with him, and it was as friendly as getting along with a friend.

Of course, Xu Xiao doesn't need to make a decision on this matter immediately; it's best to weigh it carefully again.

After thinking for a moment, Xu Xiao replied:

"Professor Yuan, thank you so much for your attention. I am almost overwhelmed by your kindness."

"Yenching University has always been my dream school, and I would be very honored to become your student."

"But this is indeed no small matter, and I'm afraid I need to discuss it further with my family before making a decision..."

Xu Xiao expressed her thoughts very politely, and Yuan Jiyang nodded after hearing Xu Xiao's answer.

"That's right, this is something that definitely needs to be decided carefully. Whatever choice you make in the future, I will respect your decision."

Yuan Jiyang sighed inwardly, noting that Xu Xiao not only had an exceptional talent for mathematics, but also spoke with the maturity of an adult.

This is an ability that many mathematical geniuses do not possess. Yuan Jiyang even felt that Xu Xiao was more like an adult mathematical scholar with the appearance of a child.

Before leaving, Yuan Jiyang wrote his phone number and email address on a piece of paper, tore it off, and handed it to Xu Xiao.

"If you need anything in the future, you can contact me via email. If it's urgent, you can also send a text message or call me."

This time, Xu Xiao didn't refuse anything, because if he encountered any mathematical problems in the future, he might really need to consult an expert like Yuan Jiyang.

After glancing at the note Yuan Jiyang handed her, Xu Xiao immediately memorized his phone number and email address.

But he carefully put the note away, thanked Yuan Jiyang again, and then came out of the room.