Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 583: Chapter 338 Star Report Meeting (Alliance Leader Turning Back|Grass)_2

Forget about crossing half the earth, he isn’t even willing to leave the capital. His proof didn’t take much time, so surely giving a presentation shouldn’t take longer than the proof itself?

That simply makes no sense!

"So then..."

Zhao Yi hesitated, unsure of which university to choose.

Zhou Li promptly chuckled, "Just put the news out there, and you won’t have to worry about making a choice."

...

Soon enough.

Zhao Yi realized Zhou Li’s ’deft cunning’, but he relished this kind of ’cunning’.

That evening, a rumor circulated within the capital’s circles, stating that Zhao Yi had completed the proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem and planned to hold an academic presentation on Fermat’s Last Theorem at either Shuimu or Capital University.

Choosing one or the other ordinarily wouldn’t raise eyebrows, but since Zhao Yi could only present at one university, competition naturally arose.

On the following day, both Shuimu University and Capital University came knocking.

The representatives from Shuimu University were two mathematics professors, as well as a director who managed administrative affairs from the Academic Affairs Office.

Similarly, the representatives from Capital University included an officer from the Logistics Department and a mathematical academician to aid in persuasion.

"Academician Zhu!"

"Professor Li, Professor Wang!"

"It’s an honor to meet you all~~"

Representatives from both universities gathered at the School of Sciences office building.

They were informed that Yanhua University’s School of Sciences had the full authority to decide the location of the presentation. But they didn’t spot Zhao Yi. Instead, they saw Zhou Li, Hu Zhibin, and a group of professors and teachers from the School of Sciences, along with a campus logistics officer, likely in charge of the ’negotiation’.

Zhao Yi certainly wouldn’t be involved.

Being a pure scholar, he certainly preferred to ’stay away from money’s stench’, away from such interests and would never be implicated in them. He felt himself being used as a ’bargaining chip’.

The ’bargaining chip’ garnered substantial returns.

Eventually, Shuimu University won the bid with a price of two million, while also committing to academic and scientific research exchanges. For instance, certain research initiatives of the Mathematics Science Center would be opened to Yanhua University, and there would be joint cooperation in teaching and so on.

Of course.

This was all under the premise that Zhao Yi’s proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem was indeed correct. If the grand presentation turned out to be erroneous, it would undoubtedly be awkward.

Despite similar incidents happening quite frequently, everyone hopes for a successful outcome in the end.

...

’Zhao Yi proves Fermat’s Last Theorem’ was itself quite a remarkable headline. Given that he had exposed the flaws in Wiles’ logic of proof, his completion of Fermat’s Last Theorem’s proof was bound to stimulate heated discussion.

Unquestionably.

Zhao Yi’s presentation on Fermat’s Last Theorem at Shuimu University was a significant event. Thus far, domestic universities had yet to host presentations on top-tier global mathematical research. Such presentations were typically held at prestigious institutions like the Newton Institute or Princeton University.

On a global scale, Shuimu University clearly fell short.

Now that Zhao Yi had decided to present at Shuimu University, the institution was inevitably bound for publicity. The news was quickly spread, with domestic media vying for coverage.

Meanwhile.

Foreign media began to report.

If it were anyone else claiming to have proven Fermat’s Last Theorem, foreign media and scholars would likely pay no heed. But in the case of Zhao Yi, it was different, as he is globally recognized as a top-tier mathematician. His claim of having proven Fermat’s Last Theorem would certainly have made some progress.

Many foreign mathematicians and academics rushed to the capital by plane, prepared to witness the proof presentation first-hand.

Gradually.

Many people started to realize that Zhao Yi’s presentation was a monumental event.

Shuimu University chose to hold the event two weeks later, allowing time for public opinion and global mathematicians to respond while also discussing some other matters.

Such as agreeing to allow some foreign media to conduct interviews.

Usually, it’s challenging for domestic universities to gain global publicity and often entails sacrificing certain benefits, even when partnering with a foreign university. This feeling of falling behind in education couldn’t be helped.

Now, things were different.

The proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem was undoubtedly a top-tier mathematical accomplishment globally. Many foreign media outlets were keenly interested, and they were clamoring to come to cover the story.

This was a golden opportunity for publicity.

Foreign media elevating their cameras to focus on Shuimu University. ’Zhao Yi presents Fermat’s Last Theorem at Shuimu University’, was itself a compelling event.

In the two days preceding the presentation, news reports estimated that nineteen foreign media outlets were confirmed on the day of the event to visit Shuimu University for coverage. Additionally, two foreign TV stations decided to broadcast.

At the same time, the education channel of Capital TV Station in the country decided to broadcast the entire academic report conference live.

This was no easy task.

A live broadcast is not the same as an interview or report, a slip-up could be very embarrassing. Most media outlets chose to conduct interviews or film segments of the scene instead of a direct live broadcast, possibly due to the fact that laypeople would not understand academic reports which involve highly sophisticated mathematical proofs. Even for an average mathematics professor, being able to keep up with the thought process would already signify a considerable level of competence.

Shuimu University has put on a grand-scale promotion, leaving Yanhua University feeling quite sour.

Zhou Li sighed, feeling that the ’asking price was too low’, "Shuimu University must have made a profit." He, however, did not suggest that Zhao Yi should hold the presentation at Yanhua University.

The last time he gave a presentation on the Goldbach Conjecture, it was done at Yanhua University because the results had already been published in a journal and had been acknowledged.

The current presentation on Fermat’s Last Theorem has not yet been acknowledged, it is the first academic report meeting, naturally, a more impactful stage would be chosen.

Shuimu University has long been recognized as a top player in the country.

At the same time,

many people began to worry.

Zhao Yi claimed he had proven Fermat’s Last Theorem, but the proof process was complex. Since the promotion had already been rolled out, he showed the proof to familiar professors two days prior. But a few dozen-page mathematical paper that also involves high-level knowledge of topology

was quite difficult to understand without detailed explanations. They could only grasp the general direction of thought.

Was the thought process... correct?

Some people started to feel nervous.

As the main character, Zhao Yi, on the other hand, was not nervous because the Supervision Law had already informed him of the result. The minor issues in his proof had also been patched up by the Supervision Law, there was no issue with the proof process anymore.

Now, all he needed was to give the presentation.

Thinking about giving a formal presentation while it’s being so heavily promoted excited him a little. After all, it was also going to be directly broadcast by a TV station, a truly unprecedented first for him.

On the day.

Zhao Yi arrived at Shuimu University two hours early and immediately noticed something different when he entered the conference building. The conference building was under strict security, yet still crowded with people.

He greeted the people he saw, and then was ushered into a dressing room where a makeup artist was brought in by the person in charge to give him a makeover.

"Is that really necessary?"

"Today is a big day! What you’re wearing doesn’t seem quite fitting!"

The person in charge spoke with a serious tone.

Zhao Yi decided to just go along with it. He sat there for 20 minutes while his hair and face were constantly fussed over. When he looked in the mirror, he was indeed looking a lot more handsome.

The person in charge also brought over a suit.

As soon as Zhao Yi put on the suit, he could feel an immediate change. The suit was specifically chosen for him and closely resembled a groom’s suit.

Looking at himself in the mirror again, he felt like he was about to step into the marriage hall.

Unfortunately...

There was no bride...

Ahem!

Zhao Yi, in this get-up, appeared in the large conference hall.

Suit, tie.

Shiny leather shoes on his feet.

A stylish haircut.

The moment he appeared at the entrance, he was targeted by a multitude of cameras and video cameras. Reporters at the entrance bombarded him with questions.

Zhao Yi thought of some scenes of soccer stars attending press conferences, which seemed to be exactly the same as his current situation. He felt it was quite interesting, and with a smile, he answered a few questions: "No, I’m not nervous", "Nothing much", "I believe I’m correct", "Today will go smoothly".

As he turned a corner, he caught sight of two familiar figures out of the corner of his eye.

"Lin Xiaoqing and Zhao Linlin?"

"Why are they here?"

The two girls kept shouting, "You look so handsome today!"

"Come on!"

"We believe in you!"

Zhao Yi waved in their direction, which induced some applause from the audience.

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he got up onto the stage with solemnity and seriousness.