Top Student at Their Peak-Chapter 387 - 135 This Reporter is Too Nasty..._6

He instinctively glanced at Tian Yanzhen next to him, but unfortunately, this academician giant also showed no expression.

"Is there any particular way of thinking or technique involved?"

Qiao Yu shook his head confidently and said, "There really isn’t. If you can’t come up with it, just think hard? Of course, it might also be because I haven’t encountered particularly difficult problems yet. Or perhaps the most challenging parts have already been solved by someone else. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

But in mathematics, inspiration is sometimes indeed very important. I owe my inspiration for solving the Geometric Langlands Conjecture to my teacher, Tian Yanzhen..."

Qiao Yu explained again how he dealt with those mathematicians.

Zhang Nuoke laughed.

"Think hard," "Not encountered difficult problems," he didn’t know whether to take this as humility, or something else entirely...

Although he was a liberal arts student, he had done some homework in these areas. Not to mention the Geometric Langlands Conjecture, the problem of rational points on curves is also definitely not simple. Or rather, if an article is valued by a top mathematics journal, the issues it addresses are unlikely to be described as simple.

However, he still quite liked this straightforward style...

"So what are your hopes or visions for future research in mathematics?"

"After talking with Professor Schulz yesterday, I realized my fundamental knowledge in mathematics is still very weak. In fact, Director Tian and Elder Yuan had also reminded me of this issue. So in the near future, I plan to focus on learning. I’ll strengthen my foundation first before considering this question."

"Hmm, a kid with weak fundamental knowledge solved the Geometric Langlands Conjecture..."

Zhang Nuoke thought to himself. Seeing Qiao Yu so cooperative, his courage suddenly grew, and he first glanced subconsciously at Tian Yanzhen next to him, then asked, "Just now you thanked Professor Tian and Elder Yuan more than once, but are you aware that there was some unpleasantness between Professor Tian and Elder Yuan? So what is your take on the previously hotly debated century reconciliation in the mathematics world online?"

Alright, this question is quite risky, and Zhang Nuoke was already prepared to be kicked out by Tian Yanzhen.

As expected, he felt that Tian Yanzhen was about to speak, but luckily, Qiao Yu curiously retorted, "I don’t know? What century reconciliation? Haven’t Director Tian and Elder Yuan always had a good relationship? Where did you hear this kind of news?"

"Uh, there has always been related news online," Zhang Nuoke said.

"Then it must be fake news!" Qiao Yu said firmly.

"But Elder Yuan did publicly criticize Professor Tian," Zhang Nuoke couldn’t help but say.

"Then did Professor Tian publicly criticize Elder Yuan?" Qiao Yu countered.

Zhang Nuoke was stunned for a moment, then shook his head.

"That’s why it’s all fake news. Isn’t it normal for a mentor to criticize a student? Haven’t you been criticized by teachers when you were studying? Director Tian has criticized me too, and I can only listen anytime, even after graduation.

After all, a teacher is always a teacher. So what you mentioned actually proves that Director Tian respects his mentor and Elder Yuan still cares about his graduate student, and the teacher-student relationship has always been good."

Qiao Yu stated logically.

Alright, when Zhang Nuoke mentioned the conflict and century reconciliation between Tian Yanzhen and Yuan Zhengxin, the material for this interview was actually almost enough.

After sensing that Academician Tian was not too happy, Zhang Nuoke also timely stopped the interview and tactfully bade farewell and left.

The reason he dared to be so adventurous is that he, after all, is stationed in Paris, and such world-class mathematician conferences generally travel all over the world. It is unknown when it will be held in France next time, so he is not too afraid of offending this mathematics giant.

However, as a journalist, he still has self-awareness. It’s better to end the interview normally than to be kicked out when he feels unwelcome.

As expected, when he said the interview was over, Tian Yanzhen just said a few bland words and then directly let Qiao Yu send him out.

The only thing that made him frustrated was probably the answer Qiao Yu gave.

Directly denying that there ever was a conflict between the two naturally means there’s no such thing as a century reconciliation.

Regarding this, Zhang Nuoke could only give a thumbs up.

As expected of a mathematical genius, he certainly has a knack for telling white lies!

However, after Zhang Nuoke left, only the teacher and student were left, the atmosphere was a bit awkward.

"You really didn’t know about what happened back then?" Tian Yanzhen asked.

"I didn’t know." Qiao Yu shook his head confidently, anyway, he hadn’t paid much attention. As for those online claims, who can tell what’s real or fake.

Looking at Qiao Yu’s innocent appearance, Tian Yanzhen laughed at himself and said, "Actually, thinking back now, there’s indeed nothing much to say. It’s the same for any path; the higher you go, the narrower it becomes.

Everyone has their own thoughts, but when you reach a high position, it becomes too narrow to accommodate that many ideas. In the future, when you have a voice in the mathematics world, you will face the same problem. There isn’t a clear boundary between right and wrong; it’s merely a matter of making choices."

Qiao Yu thought for a moment and said, "Director Tian doesn’t need to be so pessimistic. If the space gets smaller, then find a way to expand it."

Tian Yanzhen gave the young man a glare, wanted to scold him a bit, but couldn’t bear to be harsh, and finally just said, "Alright, get some rest early today. Tomorrow morning, you still need to attend Danis and Professor Pan’s report. In the afternoon, there’s a report by Professor Zhou and Professor Li from Yanbei University, and you should go attend that too."

"Okay, then I’ll head back now."

"Mm."

Watching Qiao Yu leave obediently, Tian Yanzhen sighed, then laughed again.

At least looking forward now, the road is smooth — what’s not to like?

...

Qiao Yu returned to his room and let out a long breath.

Those damn reporters ask ridiculous questions, really testing one’s ability to respond... It’s like they love to bring up the most awkward topics. If he hadn’t been busy making money since the fifth grade, honing ways to satisfy sponsors, he really wouldn’t know how to answer that question properly.

However, this also made Qiao Yu more wary of the journalist industry. Next time, he must try not to accept interviews, and if he does, he should get the questions in advance...

Never give those reporters the chance to ask whatever they want!