Chapter 443: Chapter 146 I take it back!_5
So, after glancing at the silent Tian Yanzhen, he said: "Alright, since that’s the case, there’s no need to attend the afternoon meeting. I’ll take Qiao Yu back first."
Tian Yanzhen gave a wry smile and then nodded.
Both the old and the young can indeed be headstrong, but he alone could not be.
After all, he was also one of the expert reviewers for this meeting, and he still needed to express his opinions. Unlike Elder Yuan, who had joined the meeting on a whim.
In the afternoon, just casually find a reason about not feeling well and needing to rest, and nobody could fault him for that.
Most importantly, Tian Yanzhen was certain that many in the review committee were hoping for the old man to leave soon.
Otherwise, during the review meeting, if the old man lost his temper and made a few remarks, it wouldn’t make much impact but would certainly be awkward.
...
"Ah, actually, I got impatient this time."
On the ride back to Huaqing, Yuan Zhengxin suddenly spoke up.
"Uh..."
"Don’t speak. Actually, according to your teacher’s idea, just applying for a small project is not wrong. After all, you’re still so young.
But I have great confidence in your idea. And I believe you can definitely succeed. I hadn’t actually considered whether someone your age could win over others."
Qiao Yu raised his hand to scratch his head, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"Your idea is great. First, produce some results, set up the framework, and let our research speak for itself. By the way, I’ll keep an eye on Qiao Xi for you.
From tomorrow, let her come to my office to study. I’ll personally tutor her. Anytime you need assistance with proof issues, communicate with me. I’ll work with her on those.
As for you, you must fully dedicate yourself to learning and research. Don’t waste your talent."
Yuan Zhengxin instructed seriously.
"Don’t worry, Grandpa. I wasn’t joking earlier. I truly have confidence in completing the proof of the foundational axioms within a year. To put it bluntly, mathematics relies on strength, not just rhetoric. Wouldn’t you agree?"
Yuan Zhengxin laughed; this child had a commanding air, just like himself!
"Right, mathematics is all about strength. So, which step have you decided to start with?"
"Grandpa, do you remember the upper bound conjecture my mom put forward? That’s the one that suggests the existence of an upper bound where, as the deficiency increases, the number of rational solutions gradually stabilizes."
"Yes, according to the supercomputer verification, this conjecture seems correct so far."
"I plan to start with this project. I’ll construct this modal space axiom system while also using it to prove this proposition.
Plus, I already have a clever idea. Next, it involves working with you and my mom to transform this idea into a proof process. What do you think?"
"Good, good, good! I’m looking forward to seeing your results! Not getting a fund doesn’t matter. If you can prove this proposition before the end of the year, we’ll win an award first! Let’s see who will still dare to question us then!"
Yuan Zhengxin said with vigor.
"Hmm..."
...
We went to Huaqing for lunch, didn’t stay long, and Qiao Yu returned to Yanbei University. Mainly to avoid being caught by Qiao Xi and scolded again.
But Qiao Yu didn’t feel he had done anything wrong.
In Qiao Yu’s worldview, there’s never been an absolute right or wrong in this world; what’s considered right or wrong is defined by people.
For instance, can a person have more than a hundred genders? Perhaps over a hundred million people worldwide believe they can and firmly think it’s correct!
Proving the opponent wrong is actually quite simple — it’s all about having the power to make changes.
Coincidentally, Qiao Yu felt he excelled not just in defining but also in proving things.
As for Qiao Xi’s thoughts... Leaving her to be properly taught by Elder Yuan for a few days, Qiao Yu believed Qiao Xi wouldn’t have any other ideas.
Don’t be fooled by Elder Yuan’s usual gentle appearance towards him, but his teaching demands are very high. Qiao Xi is definitely in for a challenge.
His most important task now was to live up to his boasts.
He needed to give his grandmaster, who had high hopes for him, a taste of success, so after returning to the university, he went straight back to his small room.
He originally planned to swing by the spots where his buddies were undergoing military training, maybe sip a Coke while they practiced their standing postures...
By late afternoon, just before dinner, Senior Brother Chen’s WeChat message came as expected.
"Junior Brother, how did it go? Did our project pass at today’s meeting?"
Qiao Yu quickly replied: "Senior Brother, I withdrew our project proposal from today’s meeting!"
"Withdrew? What? Junior Brother, that was impulsive!"
"It was infuriating. The review experts doubted us, thinking you didn’t have much relevant research experience and that our topic might be unachievable.
How could I let that slide? So I had to withdraw it, and we’ll apply again next year after we’ve made significant progress. I want to see who’ll dare question your research competency by then!"
Senior Brother Chen sent another terse but potent message.
"???"