When a proud person discovers that a problem that has stumped him for a long time can be solved in one day using mathematical methods proposed by others, he will easily fall into deep self-doubt.

To be easily defeated by others in the field in which it is best at is not the best in the field, for Dominite, the blow is huge.

No less painful than losing a mother.

The moment the problem that troubled him was solved by Ning Zi's method, he fell into deep self-doubt. And suddenly he had a clearer and more thorough understanding of himself.

Why does he like curls?

He actually just likes to win! He likes the feeling of winning!

I like the admiring looks in people's eyes and compliments when they see him!

What he likes even more is that when someone sees him unhappy, he looks helpless!

Instead of rolling to the end, he would look at others with reverence and compliment them, and there would be nothing they could do about it!

If this is the final result, wouldn't it be better for him to lie down? He's so hungry anyway?!

Dominette Duncan, who has long been accustomed to receiving positive feedback in the field of mathematics, is going a little crazy.

He began to have deeper doubts.

How can a person master so many mathematical skills at the age of 20? Have made achievements in so many directions?

He called Robert Canney and asked about his doubts.

"Duncan, I can probably understand how you feel, but... you know, some people really can't use common sense to guess. And I know a little bit about Ning Zi's situation. He doesn't have the conditions you think of.

.His family is very ordinary, so ordinary... Let me tell you this, he is like those young people who grew up in single-parent families in small towns here. Their parents are divorced, they have no assets, and they live a hard life. They have been educated in public schools since childhood...

…”

However, Robert Cairney's words did not completely dispel Dominic Duncan's doubts. He is recognized as an extremely talented player. Of course, he knows better than the average person how difficult it is to achieve success in mathematics. Talent does not make a difference.

Explain everything.

At this moment, he was eager to get to know Ning Ju, so he started to call again, and after asking several professors he had frequent contact with, he repeatedly got the numbers of Fan Zhenhua and Lu Zhengyue.

After all, Ning Zi is a rising star in mathematics. No matter how impressive his achievements are, he has not yet integrated into the mainstream Western academic circles, and everyone is unfamiliar with this young man.

Fan Zhenhua, Lu Zhengyue and Ning Zi are both from China. At the same time, they are both reviewers of Ning Zi's paper, so they naturally know more about it.

The communication with Fan Zhenhua was quite satisfactory. After all, the old academician Fan had a quite satisfactory character. After learning the purpose of Dominic Duncan's call, Fan Zhenhua did not mind wasting more than ten minutes to tell some things about his contact with Ning Jue.

, concealed the key information and then talked to Dominic.

But in fact, it all sounded nonsense to Dominic, because it was similar to what Robert Cairney told him.

However, while talking to Lu Zhengyue on the phone, Dominic was inspired.

"You ask me? I'm still curious? Then I can only tell you that that kid is a genius, a real genius. I admit that you are also a genius, but I speak frankly, and you just can't compare to him. Of course this is not

I'm not belittling you, because I can't compare to him, and even my tutor can't compare to him! But I have made a decision to go to his school next semester to keep an eye on him. If I find anything by then, I can tell you

Let’s talk. But for now, all you need to know is that he is a genius!”

He does not mean that.

When Lu Zhengyue told Dominic Duncan his idea, this talented mathematician suddenly had an extremely bold and crazy idea in his mind, but he still couldn't suppress it at all...

To understand a person, shouldn't you be by his side and see with your own eyes what he does every day?

…

"Duncan, are you crazy? I can understand if you want to go to Berkeley, Princeton, or even Columbia University. Now you tell me to go to China? Do you understand China? Can you adapt to life there? Now, immediately

Take your resignation letter back and I will pretend that this never happened."

"Mr. Lawrence Summers, this is a decision made after careful consideration. In fact, I already know about China. Many professors in the school have gone to China for academic exchanges. They told me that the capital of China is actually similar to Washington, and even many places

It’s more lively than Washington. Although some of their dishes are weird, we can find restaurants that suit our tastes. And I’m not particular about food.”

Harvard University, in the president's office.

Dominette Duncan was sitting opposite the then principal Lawrence Summers. On the large desk was the resignation letter that Dominette had just submitted.

"Is it just a matter of food? You want to teach, not simply academic exchanges and academic visits! Once you make this decision, you need to stay there for a long time! Do you know what this is related to? It is related to whether you can continue

Gaining attention! It affects whether you will be marginalized by mainstream academia! Dominic, don’t make fun of your future!”

Lawrence looked angry.

He was caught off guard by Dominic's extremely sudden resignation request.

Harvard has given this talented young man everything he needs, including fame, but obviously this young guy does not know how to be grateful.

For him, letting a star mathematics professor who is very likely to win the Fields Medal to leave would be irresponsible to Harvard. He may even be criticized. Private university presidents like him have an appointment system and must

Responsible to the school board.

He could imagine how angry Dominite's departure would make the directors of the school. It was like a pig that he had worked hard to raise for a year and was taken away by others before he had a chance to kill it and taste some meat.

"Don't worry, Mr. Summers. We often say that the world always opens its hands and is ready to accept talents. China is still in this world, and it will be the same wherever I want to do research. Of course, when I come back in the future,

I will definitely consider Harvard first, after all, I enjoy my stay here."

…

After a full three-hour confrontation in the principal's office, Lawrence Summers was finally defeated.

But in the end the two discussed a compromise plan.

Dominic Duncan does not need to resign for the time being. Harvard University has promised to send Dominic to the school where Ning Zhe is studying through an official exchange professorship. For Dominic, this is obviously the most perfect plan. Anyway, he has

He didn't really want to stay in China for the rest of his life. He just wanted to see Ning Ju up close and see how this guy cheated.

What finally convinced Lawrence was not only Dominic's resolute attitude, but also his words: "Think about it, Lawrence, maybe I can persuade Ning Zi to come to Harvard? If he is really that capable, he will be able to rise infinitely."

The strength of the mathematics department.”

how to say?

This idea is really possible.

Just like the American saying that Dominic just said, Harvard has always opened its hands and is ready to accept talents.

It would be great if Dominic can really bring Ning Zi back during this trip to China. In fact, they already have a lot of thoughts about Ning Zi.

"Then that's it. I will facilitate this professor exchange activity in the near future. Maybe next month you will be able to embark on a journey to China. But, Dominic, you are a talented young man, don't take your eyes off him.

Put it too narrowly. It’s not good for your future.”

"Of course, thank you, Mr. Summers."

…

Yanbei Sports University, Office of International Exchange and Cooperation.

Basically, this department is directly responsible for contacting and managing all foreign-related affairs of Yanbei University of Sport.

So even though it's summer, someone still has to be on duty.

Firstly, the office is responsible for the management of international students. Even in the summer, there are many international students staying in the University of Physical Education. Secondly, although China is on summer vacation, some international exchange activities still require coordination and planning, including

Some schools' overseas publicity work, as well as various work of school teachers going abroad on official business, require unified coordination and arrangements by the office.

Bei Xiaowei was sitting in front of her office, sorting out documents slowly.

Every winter and summer vacation, when the school becomes deserted and the teachers who still need to be on duty, it is inevitable that they will slack off a bit.

Fortunately, although there is still some work to be done, it is not too much.

As long as it's not too much, no one will care if you arrive half an hour early or get off work an hour later.

The computer showed that it was four o'clock in five minutes. This was just enough time for her to finish the work at hand, and then she planned to leave work early. The Xinzhongguan Shopping Center where she often visited sent a message, and there was a lot of excitement in the audience today.

Great discounts.

She had previously taken a fancy to a windbreaker in the Lisleide store in the mall. It showed off her figure. She could buy it as a birthday gift for her husband. However, the price was a bit expensive and she had been hesitant. This time, she was able to buy it at a discount. By the way, she also got it.

I can go shopping with my best friend I haven’t dated for a long time and pick out two dresses for myself. After all, women’s wardrobes always lack a piece of seasonal clothing.

However, the fax machine in the corner of the office rang twice at an inappropriate time and started printing automatically.

Bei Xiaowei looked at the time, it was already 3:58.

She made an appointment with her best friend to meet at the entrance of the mall at five o'clock, and there was still time. So she moved faster, and after arranging all the documents on the table in three or two strokes, Bei Xiaowei stood up and came to the place where she had stopped.

I stood in front of the fax machine at work and picked up the document I had just faxed. Being able to work in the International Exchange Office, I naturally have no problem reading English.

"Invitation letter for long-term academic exchange at Harvard University professor level?"

After seeing the header of this official letter, Bei Xiaowei quickly lowered her gaze to the bottom. It was indeed the seal of Harvard University. Bei Xiaowei also looked at the school name carefully, fearing that some pheasant school had changed one of the names.

If the letters pretend to be Harvard, that would be a joke.

After double-checking that there was nothing wrong with the school name, Bei Xiaowei began to read the text of the letter.

Probably Harvard University hopes to enhance understanding with Yanbei Sports University, so it proposed an academic exchange activity. The specific plan is that each party will send a professor from the school's dominant major to the other school for a tentative one-year exchange teaching.

The main expenses incurred by the event were borne by Harvard, including the salaries and subsidies for exchange professors from the university to the United States.

In addition, there are the materials and resumes of professors from Harvard who came to the National Sports University for this exchange.
To be continued...