Research starts with PhD students

Chapter 99: We are doing this research together, why am I being ignored!

Conference Center, Lecture Hall 4.

A large group of people crowded at the door of the lecture hall, some of them even tiptoed to look inside.

The people outside kept talking.

"Around 4 o'clock, someone claimed to have proved the Jebov conjecture, but later there was a problem with the report. Zhang Shuo, you know him, right? The protagonist of the plagiarism incident at Donggang University, the one who completed the universal algorithm..."

"Zhang Shuo saw the problem, went up to the stage and pointed it out to him, and then helped him complete the subsequent proof!"

"Isn't that right? I heard that it was Zhang Shuo who completed the proof and that person published it first, but his report has nothing to do with the Jebov conjecture."

"What are you talking about? That guy completed the research with Zhang Shuo, right? It's just that the report was not ready, so Zhang Shuo went up."

"Is it proven or not?"

"It should be proven. Academician Qiu is there, and the reviewers seem to have confirmed it as well."

"..."

It was very lively outside the lecture hall, and inside it was also packed with people. A large group of people surrounded the judging panel and the podium in three layers inside and outside.

Several review experts stood together, carefully watching the proof process on the whiteboard and screen. "There is no problem with the primality test method, and the subsequent logic should also be valid."

"The method of solving the set mapping is very clever, but the derivation is a bit complicated..."

"Finally, we analyzed three possibilities: approaching N, approaching (N+1), and a number in between, covering all possibilities."

"There should be no problem."

Qiu Chengwen, Zhu Hao, Shen Yuan and others stood together.

Qiu Chengwen commented, "The proof is very complete. The last part is the difficult part, but I don't see any problems."

“It’s perfect.”

Zhu Hao said briefly, and then said to Zhang Shuo, "Congratulations on completing the proof of the Jebov conjecture."

"Congratulations!"

Qiu Chengwen also congratulated.

Others also expressed their congratulations.

Sun Xingli appeared from nowhere and stood beside Zhang Shuo, smiling as if to accept everyone's congratulations.

Zhu Hao smiled and said, "Professor Sun, the prime number test method you studied is very good, but your attitude towards reporting needs to be improved."

Others also laughed and said, "The research is good, but the presentation is a bit poor."

"You must adjust your mindset and have confidence in your research. In this regard, you can learn from Zhang Shuo."

"Zhang Shuo's speech was very good. We need to learn more about that kind of confidence."

Sun Xingli smiled awkwardly. He didn't care about other people's teasing. Anyway, the matter was over, so he just took it as a compliment.

He also put his arm around Zhang Shuo's shoulders and said with a smile, "I said it before the report, Zhang Shuo is my confidence."

"Anyway, he has the backing."

"I believe him!"

The others laughed when they heard what he said.

……

The group left the lecture hall.

Zhang Shuo, Sun Xingli, Qiu Chengwen, Zhu Hao and others walked in front.

The others followed behind.

Many people at the door shouted, "It's out! It's out!"

After we left the lecture hall, the people at the door made way for us and asked, "Is the proof completed?"

"Is the proof complete?"

"are you sure?"

Several reviewers nodded in agreement, "There is nothing wrong with the report. At least we don't see any problems."

"The proof is perfect!"

"It really has completed the proof..."

Some reporters were holding cameras and taking pictures.

Those who came to interview were all academic journalists. There was little public coverage of the conference, but academic media still released related news.

The news usually provides an overall introduction to the meeting and talks about the key issues, such as how many people attended the meeting, how many reports were made, what were the key issues discussed, etc.

Of course, another key point is the awards.

There are already reports about the Hua Luogeng Mathematics Award, the Chern Shiing-Shen Mathematics Award and the Zhong Jiaqing Mathematics Award, but not many people pay attention to them, after all, they are awards in the academic field.

When the group walked out of the small garden in front of the lecture hall and arrived at the small square, a reporter came to interview them and asked questions about the Jebov conjecture.

Zhang Shuo said, "We have completed the report and the review is OK, but it does not mean that it has been confirmed and proven. We still need to obtain international recognition."

Qiu Chengwen said, "We are sure that the proof is complete, so there should be no problem. I personally recommend that they submit to the best academic journals, such as Acta Mathematica Sinica or Annals of Mathematics. The Mathematical Society will also recommend it."

The Department of Mathematics will recommend papers to academic journals. Similar to the recommendations made by the Institute of High Energy Physics, the papers will receive priority review, and the level of research will correspond to the level of review editors.

The proof of the Gerbov conjecture will be reviewed by the highest level reviewers.

For research of this level, after being recommended by the Mathematical Society, you can directly find reviewers, that is, find top mathematicians to review the paper, and it can be published directly after passing the review.

After a brief interview, Zhang Shuo, Sun Xingli, Qiu Chengwen, Zhu Hao and other judges went to the restaurant together.

This time, Sun Xingli became the protagonist. He kept talking about the research process, "My youth support project is this, starting with the research on Diophantus, and later the prime number test method was developed."

"In fact, I didn't think I could complete the proof at first, but later I showed the research to Zhang Shuo, and he said it could be done."

"To be honest, I didn't believe it at first."

"That might be the feeling of a genius, a special feeling towards research. I have limited talent and don't quite understand it..."

What he said was very sincere and it was indeed his personal experience.

Qiu Chengwen nodded in agreement, "When it comes to mathematics, sometimes feelings are really important."

Sun Xingli continued, "He continued his research using my method, and then we just worked together and completed it."

Zhu Hao asked with interest, "When did you start this research? I mean the latter part."

Sun Xingli frowned and thought for a while, "Half a month ago?" He turned to look at Zhang Shuo and asked, "Three weeks, is that right?"

"more or less."

Everyone else was stunned when they heard this.

Three weeks?

If we only talk about the duration of the research, shouldn't it be completed in two weeks?
For such complex content, it would be good if you could figure out one step in a week.

What a genius!
Qiu Chengwen had the same feeling. He asked Zhang Shuo and Sun Xingli, "Would you like to consider coming to the Mathematical Sciences Center of Shuimu University? The treatment here is quite good."

"Our mathematics center has many outstanding scholars and the best scientific research environment in the country..."

As he was speaking, a voice came from the side, "Academician Qiu, this is not good!"

Tan Youming and Qi Zhixiang walked over together.

The person who spoke was Tan Youming.

Tan Youming shouted with a smile on his face, walked closer and said, "Professor Zhang Shuo is a researcher at our Soochow University College of Higher Education, and Professor Sun Xingli is also an associate professor at the School of Mathematics."

"You want to take our two geniuses away together. Isn't that a bit too much?"

Qiu Chengwen was not embarrassed and said directly, "Nowadays, there is also a competition for talent in mathematics. Professor Zhang Shuo and Professor Sun Xingli are wanted by everyone. I just invite them to come and work. If you can't keep the talent at Sudong University, they will go to other places if they don't come to Shuimu University."

After hearing this, Tan Youming said nothing.

Zhu Hao changed the topic and said, "You came at the right time. The food is just here. Let's sit down and eat together."

"Together, together."

Others also hurried to greet them.

……

A large table in the corner of the restaurant is occupied by the conference team from Donggang University.

There was an odd atmosphere at the table.

Jiang Weizhi held the chopsticks in his hand for a long time without moving, and Zhou Kaijun stared at the food on the table, also looking like he had no appetite.

The others ate their food in silence.

Jiang Weizhi's movements froze for a long time before he sighed and asked, "Academician Qiu is sure that the proof is complete? Zhu Hao, Shen Yuan and others are also sure?" "Yes."

Zhou Kaijun nodded slightly.

“What a genius!”

Jiang Weizhi's tone was very complicated. "It's only been a short time, and there's another study, and it's cross-disciplinary number theory."

He didn't say anything else, just picked up the food with chopsticks and started eating.

Zhou Kaijun didn't say anything else.

Everyone else could feel the weird atmosphere, but they couldn't say anything. They were actually very depressed, including Li Jianfeng and the others who came to the meeting.

They all have opinions about Zhou Kaijun.

Zhang Shuo is a master's student at Donggang University. Achievements and honors will bring them pride, and some people can even use them as capital for gossip.

For example, Professor Zhao Dahe.

Zhao Dahe has a graduate course called "Functional Analysis", and Zhang Shuo was a student in his class when he was a graduate student.

Zhao Dahe can also call himself Zhang Shuo's teacher.

I can’t tell now.

If I talk about being Zhang Shuo's teacher, others will bring up the plagiarism incident and say, "You trained Zhang Shuo, but then you revoked his master's degree?"

It is the same when they attend conferences now. As scholars from Donggang University, they cannot talk about Zhang Shuo, and cannot discuss with others what achievements Zhang Shuo has made, otherwise they will be "looked at differently".

Then, they have to specifically clarify that they have nothing to do with the plagiarism incident.

Similar situations have happened many times.

In the current meeting, everyone is talking about the Jebov conjecture, and they can't get involved in the topic at all. They feel embarrassed when they think of the label of "East Port University" on themselves.

These were all brought by Zhou Kaijun.

……

After having dinner in the restaurant of the conference center, Zhang Shuo, Sun Xingli, Tan Youming and Qi Zhixiang walked towards the hotel.

They talked as they walked.

"You guys are keeping the news secret," Qi Zhixiang said. "I heard that you guys completed the report on the Jebov conjecture, and my first feeling was that it was impossible."

“When someone asks me, I wonder, why don’t I know that?”

“It turned out to be true.”

Zhang Shuo explained, "It's not confirmed yet, so I don't want to talk about it. Besides, there will always be people who don't believe this kind of research."

"Right."

Tan Youming agreed, “If you had said it before, we might not have believed that we could complete it. Most of the proofs of many number theory problems are wrong.”

"I heard there was a small episode in your report, Professor Sun..."

"Don't mention it!"

Sun Xingli interrupted quickly, "I feel like this will become a stain on my life, and my future will be bleak..."

“Maybe it will go down in history.”

Qi Zhixiang smiled and said, "History will record that the famous mathematician Sun Xingli completed the proof of the Jebov conjecture at the age of 30, but he was too nervous and almost didn't complete the report."

Before Sun Xingli could say anything, he heard the next sentence, "Then, the more famous mathematician Zhang Shuo helped him complete the report..."

The others all laughed after hearing this.

While others were talking and laughing, Tan Youming suddenly said, "Academician Qiu wants you to go to the Center for Mathematical Sciences. You should consider it carefully, especially you, Professor Sun."

"What's wrong with me?"

Sun Xingli pointed at himself and shook his head, "I definitely won't go. Even if I want to go, I can't..."

Tan Youming said, "Of course it's best not to go."

"You may not know how fierce the competition is at Shuimu University. Even if you win the Zhong Jiaqing Mathematics Award, you can only be an assistant professor at Shuimu University, or in other words, an ordinary lecturer."

"Shuimu University, there are so many talented people!"

Tan Youming sighed, smiled and shook his head, "There is a term in society now called 'involution'. The academic circle is also very serious, and Shuimu University is even more serious. Many outstanding talents can't even get a stable job."

He said to Sun Xingli, "Zhang Shuo is going to Shuimu University. Given his situation, it should be no problem for him to be directly appointed as an associate professor and promoted to professor in one year."

"This is the only achievement you can show, right? It will be difficult for you to be directly hired as an associate professor."

Sun Xingli asked in surprise, "Is it so curly?"

“There are limited jobs.”

Tan Youming said, "It's not that we don't value talent, but rather that we value it too much. There are too many talents, and many of the first comers have contracts that state they will be promoted if their achievements reach a certain level, but there are limited positions. What can we do?"

"There are too many talents, and they can't even digest the talents they have trained themselves."

He said and shook his head.

……

Related reports appeared in the media that evening.

The famous academic media "Editor's House" reported it with the title "New Progress in Prime Number Distribution: Proof of the Gerbov Conjecture" -

"At a mathematics conference held in Daya Bay, Zhang Shuo, a researcher at the Institute of Advanced Studies of Soochow University, and Sun Xingli, an associate professor, jointly reported on the proof of the famous mathematical problem - the Jebov conjecture.

The report was unanimously recognized by mathematics experts including Qiu Chengwen, director of the Mathematics Center of Shuimu University, and Zhu Hao, professor of Xijing University.

Academician Qiu Chengwen said in an interview that the reviewers unanimously determined that the proof process was perfect and the Mathematical Society would recommend the paper for publication in a top international academic journal.

This means that the Jebov conjecture has been proven!"

After the 'Editor's House' published the report, other major media outlets quickly followed suit and published news -

"Zhang Shuo solves the mystery of prime number distribution: the Jebov conjecture!"

"The mathematical problem that has troubled the mathematics community for 170 years has been solved, with proof by Zhang Shuo and Sun Xingli!"

"This year's biggest international mathematics research is out, Zhang Shuo has completed another world-renowned achievement! "

With reports from several major media outlets and the keyword "Zhang Shuo" in the news, it quickly became a hot search.

The key words are #Zhang Shuo and Jebov conjecture#.

Many netizens also discussed, "Zhang Shuo again? I feel like he appears on the trending search list every three days!"

"Another great achievement, Jebov's conjecture, I actually knew this!"

"There must be a prime number between N and (N+1)? This is a popular topic, but it turns out to be a top-level math problem. Zhang Shuo is truly amazing!"

"Last month, Zhang Shuo went to an international conference to prove something about the CP problem, and it was also related to an unknown physical phenomenon. It's another great achievement so soon."

"Isn't Zhang Shuo too talented? It's funny to think that such a genius had his degree revoked by Donggang University. I wonder how Donggang University would feel when seeing this news..."

"This is too amazing! Ordinary people really cannot understand genius!"

Lots of likes, lots of discussion.

Sun Xingli, Luo Yongjun and Zhang Shuo were together, and they were also watching the news reports and online discussions.

Sun Xingli swiped his phone for a long time, and said with resentment, "We are obviously doing research together, why do I feel like I am being ignored?"

"My name only appears in regular news reports!"

His tone was very sad.

Luo Yongjun turned around and said, "Dali, I'll teach you a way to make sure everyone knows that the research is related to you, and maybe even Zhang Shuo will be ignored."

"any solution?"

Sun Xingli looked over with suspicion.

"Here's what I'm going to do," Luo Yongjun said as he walked over. "Tomorrow morning, before you go to work, go streaking on the busiest street."

"Then the police will take you away."

"When the time comes, we will tell the police and reporters that you were so excited and thrilled after proving the Jebov conjecture that you couldn't help but vent like this."

"You will definitely be on the hot search list, and then everyone will be able to associate the Jebov conjecture with you."

Luo Yongjun spoke very seriously, and the more he spoke, the more he felt that he had come up with a brilliant idea.

Zhang Shuo couldn't help but give a thumbs up, "It's very feasible!"

Sun Xingli's face turned dark when he heard this.

He lowered his head, and between fame and chastity, he finally chose silence.

(End of this chapter)