Top Student at Their Peak

In the eyes of his mentor, Qiao Yu was clearly not the type of student who liked to brag. In fact, one could say he was very pragmatic.

The older generation of professors are generally very rigorous.

They evaluate whether a person likes to boast by combining what they say with what they do. Although Qiao Yu's speaking style often doesn't please people, there is no doubt, he delivers on his words.

As everyone knows, things that can be done are not called bragging.

So after hearing Qiao Yu's words, Tian Yanzhen thought that Qiao Yu probably believed he could solve the Riemann Conjecture in half a year. The reason he said a year was to give himself ample buffer time.

Although this sounds unbelievable, considering the many surprises Qiao Yu had given before, Tian Yanzhen felt it was actually not too surprising. As for whether he would succeed, or if Qiao Yu was underestimating the problem...

Let's wait and see. After all, he didn't have much energy to delve deeply into the things Qiao Yu was researching.

He only knew, without a doubt, not in great detail. If mathematics knew the specific method, executing it wouldn't be that difficult.

So after understanding the situation on Qiao Yu's side, Tian Yanzhen merely offered a reminder: "Alright then, refrain from making wild statements before you succeed. It's fine if you succeed later, but if you don't, you'd make a fool of yourself!

Additionally, Academician Liu Zhao Yuan at the Computing Institute told me he'd like to invite you to give a lecture. Perhaps after the New Year, you could find some time for it?"

"I should probably say I don't have time, right? Director Tian, you know I am going to be really busy lately. That Chief Engineer Yu mentioned it too, the funds for the data center construction are expected to come through after the New Year. I still have to do my research, afraid I won't have time."

Tian Yanzhen, annoyed, said: "Don't play this card with me. Can't find a single day? Besides, what's it to you when the funds arrive there? Elder Yuan has taken on this work and will naturally arrange everything properly for you.

Do you know why the investment is received in the name of the Huaqing Research Center? On one hand, it's a qualification issue, but most importantly, it's because Huaqing can provide many resources for building this data center.

Leave professional matters to professionals. The school has experts in this field and they will provide you with the best configuration advice. In addition, they can solve the problem of the machine room's location.

Were you planning to handle these things on your own? Don't worry about someone embezzling your funds. With Elder Yuan watching over it, it's better than you managing it yourself. If Elder Yuan gets angry, he can genuinely affect their jobs!

Let's do it like this, I'll set a time for you. It's on the 27th, Friday. You go over there, you don't have to lecture too deeply, but don't be too perfunctory either, make them feel it was worth it.

When you're talking, think that the 30 million for building the machine room, at least half of it, was provided by the Computing Institute. For mathematics research, this is not a small sum!"

After giving Qiao Yu a lecture, the person on the other end became immediately compliant.

"Oh, alright! I'll go then."

"It's settled then, I'll finalize the time with Liu Zhao Yuan. By then, I might not be in Beijing, but I'll arrange for someone to take you there."

After hanging up the phone, Tian Yanzhen inexplicably felt his mood improved considerably.

If Qiao Yu could really solve the Riemann Conjecture...

This thought just arose in his mind, and Tian Yanzhen instinctively shook his head, choosing not to dwell on this issue.

After all, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. It's better to assume ignorance for now! And really, if it turns out that Qiao Yu, as he claimed, solves the Riemann Conjecture within a year...

He probably wouldn't press him into giving a lecture at the math institute like he did today.

It's not that Qiao Yu solving this problem means he's no longer his student, but certain respects must be given to such a great mathematician.

Yes, as long as Qiao Yu could tackle the Riemann Conjecture, irrespective of his age or status, he must be a great mathematician! Otherwise, other mathematicians would feel embarrassed.

After all, this problem is the crown jewel of the mathematical world!

...

United States, Princeton University.

In the small classroom, the adjacent electronic screen displayed the words "Introduction to the Generalized Modal Axiom System: Fundamentals and Applications."

Zhang Shuwen stood on the podium, with his back to the students, quickly began writing on the blackboard.

After writing, Zhang Shuwen lightly tapped the blackboard and said: "Today, entrusted by Professor Dugen, I will extend a deep exploration of this cutting-edge mathematical framework, the Generalized Modal Axiomatic System, with you.

Our goal today is to grasp the basic concepts of Modal Space, the construction of Modal Pathways, and how to use Modal Distance to quantify state changes in complex systems.

So, let's start with Modal Space. Let Modal Space M be a high-dimensional geometric space, where each point r represents a state of the system, with the coordinates of this point defined by the system's key parameters..."

In the audience, there were not only students but many professors. In fact, this wasn't a formal class, but a Colloquium.

Currently, research on the Generalized Modal Axiomatic System is genuinely popular. Including Zhang Shuwen, many Princeton professors are attempting to incorporate this approach into their respective fields of research.

Especially Number Theory and Analytic Number Theory.

After all, Qiao Yu has already paved the way. No one can resist reassessing and quantifying complex mathematical problems through geometric and algebraic methods.

After all, a new perspective means potentially breaking existing limitations, applying new methods to tackle those troublesome problems.