Chapter 1094 Perelman's Visit

Perelman's sudden visit did not alarm Lu Zhou, but surprised the leaders of Jin University.

After all, this big cow is really too famous.

Even people who don't know much about mathematics have heard rumors about him, the Millennium Problem, and a million dollars.

At the beginning, many well-known universities, including Harvard University, University of California, Berkeley, and Princeton, had invited him to teach, but unfortunately they were all unsuccessful.

Now, this hermit who once rejected invitations from the top 10 universities in the world unexpectedly visited Jinling University, and even moved a small bench to sit in the back row of the classroom and concentrate on listening to the class. How can this not make everyone feel flattered?

The only one who didn't feel it was Lu Zhou who was lecturing on the platform.

After all, he has seen quite a few people who are taller than Perelman.

However, Lu Zhou obviously underestimated the attraction of the recognition of an internationally renowned scholar to the leaders of Jinling University.

Since he returned to teach in China, Jinling University has been consolidating the influence he won for his alma mater in the mathematics field, and is determined to make it a mathematics center in Asia and the world.

In fact, with the strong support of Lu Zhou and many other alumni, Jin University has also made great achievements in the past six or seven years, and has even gradually developed the marginal subject of mathematics into a stronger advantage than physics and computers. Subject.

However, even so, a world-renowned school cannot be built in a year or two. It is still short of the accumulation of several generations of scholars from the real world-class level.

Now Perelman's sudden visit, although low-key enough, still moved many people's minds.

At the suggestion of Director Chen of the International Department, Jin Da's secretary convened a meeting of various departments to discuss how to keep this great god.

At the meeting, Dean Qin of the Number Academy spoke first.

"The first is the issue of accommodation, which is the most critical issue. When people come, they can't find a place to live. Even if they want to stay, there is no place to stay."

Secretary: "Do you have any good suggestions?"

Dean Qin: "The environment of the newly built faculty dormitory is good in all aspects, especially the No. 2 community, which was originally prepared for the talent introduction plan. I suggest that he can be arranged to live in it first."

The secretary asked: "What about the accommodation conditions? According to what standard is it appropriate?"

Dean Qin thought for a while and said: "With Professor Perelman's status as a leading figure in the field of mathematics, the standard of an academician is not too high."

The secretary nodded and wrote down the proposal.

At the level of Professor Perelman, no matter whether he goes to Berkeley or Princeton, the annual salary starts at least 300,000 US dollars, and the upper limit refers to the 600,000 US dollars of Mr. TAO, the highest annual salary in the United States. It is really not a big deal to arrange an accommodation according to the academician standard question.

If he can be kept, it will be huge for the international influence of King University Mathematics.

The dean of the School of Foreign Languages ​​immediately suggested: "In terms of food, I remember that Russians have different eating habits from us. There seems to be no Russian-style restaurant in our cafeteria. I suggest adding a window."

Dean Qin frowned, "Russian restaurant? Is there any special food in Russia besides all kinds of bread?"

"Well, of course there are, such as..." The dean of the School of Foreign Languages ​​racked his brains for a while, and finally came up with a few that barely count, "such as... canned cod, caviar, and borscht .”

Dean Qin: "..."

Everyone: "..."

"This proposal can indeed be considered. An international restaurant can be added in No. 4 and No. 5 canteens, and the students of the International Department will also be taken care of," the secretary nodded, and glanced at the secretary next to him, "Xiao Wang, please make a note."

Sitting at the conference table and watching for a while, Director Chen of the International Department felt that he was almost ready to speak.

If you wait any longer, all the good ideas will be mentioned by others, and you will lose your sense of existence as the initiator of the meeting, so you cough lightly and speak slowly.

"I heard that Perelman can't speak Chinese."

Everyone at the conference table looked over, especially Dean Qin with a speechless expression.

Why do you need to hear about this kind of thing?

Director Chen looked around the conference table, and continued with a warm smile on his face.

"It's not just Professor Perelman. In fact, many visiting scholars and foreign professors have encountered problems in many aspects such as language barriers and cultural customs."

"We all know that Jinda's today belongs to the people of the whole country, and its future belongs to the world. In order to better promote the internationalization strategy we have always adhered to."

"Just like Professor Perelman, academically, he is a respected scholar, and his valuable scientific research experience can provide intellectual guidance for our students."

What I said is watertight, and it seems that I can't find anything wrong with it at first glance.

The secretary nodded, just wanting Xiao Wang next to him to make a note, but after thinking about it, he frowned quickly.

"...It's not appropriate to do this, is it?"

There is nothing wrong with saying this, but the students and teachers have a special position.

In the face of professors who hold credits, students belong to a disadvantaged group. Sometimes you itch your nose and frown, which may make the students you talk to feel uneasy for a long time.

Generally speaking, professors who cherish their feathers a little will avoid contact with students outside of the classroom.

Director Chen said with a smile: "Secretary, don't worry, this is absolutely no problem! For the students of King University, there is an additional channel to connect with the international standards. For foreign teachers, there is an additional channel to understand Huaguo and us. Jin Da's chance, it's absolutely beneficial and harmless—"

Hearing this, the secretary's brows gradually relaxed, and he felt that there was some truth to it.

However, at this moment, Principal Xu, who had been silent all this time, suddenly let out a chuckle.

"Director Chen, are you inviting someone for an outing, or are you inviting someone to teach and learn?"

Slightly stunned for a moment, seeing Principal Xu's complexion, Director Chen quickly explained with a smile.

"This...of course we invite people to teach and learn. Aren't we discussing how to fulfill the friendship of the landlord?"

Principal Xu snorted with his nose.

"Are you showing the friendship of the landlord? It's too earnest."

"Principal Xu, with all due respect, you are too sensitive. It's not a matter of earnestness, but it's just a matter of convenience." Director Chen sighed and said earnestly, "We are a university in a developing country. Use the method of developing countries. Although Academician Lu has emerged, it can be regarded as winning some international status for us, but if it is not consolidated, wouldn’t it be a disappointment to Academician Lu’s painstaking efforts?"

Upon hearing this sentence, Principal Xu suddenly smiled.

"Hehe, am I being too sensitive? You have the nerve to bring up Academician Lu to talk about. What is he doing, what is he doing to win the respect of others, what are you doing, and what is going on in his heart Idea. If I say something unpleasant, do you deserve to be compared with him?"

Director Chen blushed for a while, unable to speak.

Looking at him, the smile on Principal Xu's face gradually cooled down.

"A first-rate university focuses on academics, a second-rate university focuses on discipline, and what is a third-rate university doing? They are doing crooked ways all day long! I emphasized more than once at the meeting that we want to run a first-rate university and be academically enlightened. An international university that is ideologically inclusive and socially responsible.”

"What is internationalization? Is the word internationalization supported by the number of foreign professors? Or is it based on the color of skin? I need you to play some sideballs to attract some garbage to come in to make up the number? Have you ever been in a lab before the fuck! What exactly do people who want to learn about the Eight Classics need?"

It's not the same as those bureaucrats who like to go around in circles. After all, they are academics, and they are also one of the heroes of the 863 plan. Principal Xu's words can be said to be unceremonious, and he didn't even give Chen a chance to argue. long.

"But other schools—"

"Other schools are other schools! If you want to go, I will never keep you!"

"I will put the principle here first. Reasonable treatment can be mentioned, and special treatment is not allowed! What is a scholar who is not here to learn? We would rather not have such a person! Don't just pretend to be a fat translator with a beer belly gone."

Although they knew that they were not talking about themselves, many people at the conference table subconsciously shrank their stomachs, especially the dean of the School of Foreign Languages, with a dumbfounding expression on his face. It was impossible to complain about the principal, so he had to look at Director Chen Shake your head straight.

In order to climb up, the proposal made by this person is indeed too much.

It was the first time for many people to see that Principal Xu lost his temper so much that he didn't even give the secretary any face.

Director Chen was full of grievances, and felt that he was doing it for Jin Da's future.

But now is obviously not the time to talk back. Seeing Principal Xu who was getting angry, he knew that if he continued to quibble, there would be no good fruit to eat, so he quickly bowed his head and admitted his mistake.

"You're right, this approach is really inappropriate, I'll go back and study it—"

"Research, what's the use of research?" Staring at Director Chen who still didn't know where he was wrong, Principal Xu slapped the table angrily, stood up, "The meeting is over, let's adjourn!"