Free Web NovelChapter 928: Chapter 473: Qiu Chengwen Wants to Poach Fan Lei_3
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While Zhao Yi was busy with the prototype manufacturing, the International Congress of Mathematicians was about to convene in Hyderabad, Y Country.
Many mathematicians attending the conference had already gone there early.
Zhou Li and Fan Lei went together with the team from Shuimu University, because Qiu Chengwen was also attending the conference, Zhao Yi specifically asked a few acquaintances to take care of Fan Lei.
On the way.
Zhou Li couldn’t stand the sight of Fan Lei, thinking it a disgrace to the mathematical community for him to attend the Congress of Mathematicians and to present on behalf of Zhao Yi.
Of course.
He would never admit that it was because Fan Lei had snatched a prominent role from him, a job that would have made him stand out.
Because the matter involved confidentiality, Zhou Li only mentioned to Qiu Chengwen and others that Fan Lei would present on behalf of Zhao Yi, keeping the specifics of the report a secret.
Others were quite interested, but seeing that it was confidential, they didn’t inquire further.
Fan Lei, on the other hand, appeared quite composed, being ’the most talkative’ among a bunch of mathematicians. He didn’t know much about mathematics, but he could discuss Zhao Yi’s matters and talk about life and work. He also showed curiosity about everyone’s research and whenever someone explained their mathematical studies, he would listen attentively, nodding frequently as if he fully understood, and his expression of admiration was evident, as if his face was saying, "That’s amazing!"
In reality, he felt as though he was listening to a deity chanting an esoteric mantra, not necessarily uncomfortable, but the words went in one ear and out the other.
The others were quite curious about Fan Lei too.
In the eyes of most, including Qiu Chengwen, anyone who could represent Zhao Yi at the International Congress of Mathematicians must have some real skills, right? Plus being so young, could he be another mathematical prodigy? freёwebnovel.com
Of course, catching up with Zhao Yi was out of the question, but compared to other young prodigies, he must be extraordinary as well.
Fan Lei also showed great interest in mathematics. He seemed unable to articulate anything technical, but that was normal since at his age he would have just graduated from college. It was common for math prodigies at the undergraduate level to be limited by knowledge and perspective and not understand advanced mathematical research. But that kind of interest was indeed rare.
Qiu Chengwen even entertained the idea of scouting him. He thought, if he couldn’t get Zhao Yi, it wouldn’t be bad to get another mathematical talent.
On the plane, Qiu Chengwen turned to Fan Lei and said, "You just graduated from college, right? Interested in coming to Shuimu University? Our Mathematics Science Center has the world’s top teaching and faculty system..."
"Yada yada yada..."
Qiu Chengwen’s pitch even included a ’scholarship’ part, saying Fan Lei could get the highest scholarship from the first year.
This time, Fan Lei really listened carefully, then became a bit flustered, his speech somewhat jumbled, "You... You... You want me to go to the Mathematics Science Center? Me?"
He pointed emphatically at himself.
"Yes?" Qiu Chengwen felt a bit puzzled.
Fan Lei took a deep breath, tried to calm the turmoil inside, and said regretfully, "But I’d like to stay at Yanhua University. I’ve always worked with Zhao Yi..."
He meant working at the Biomedical Research Institute where Zhao Yi was a researcher.
Qiu Chengwen interpreted it as ’studying mathematics with Zhao Yi’ and could only nod regretfully, "What a shame. But working with Zhao Yi is indeed a rare opportunity!"
Fan Lei nodded in heartfelt agreement.
Zhou Li, sitting beside them, listened in confusion. He understood every word but couldn’t make sense of them when they were put together.
Fan Lei...
Wasn’t this detestable kid just doing logistic work at the Biomedical Research Institute?
Why did Qiu Chengwen want to scout him to the Mathematics Science Center? Could it be that Shuimu University’s Mathematics Science Center also has logistical support positions?
