Chapter 1842 - 1843: Understandable

Let me introduce, this is our Golden Finance Mathematics Institute's Dean, Professor Zhang Jun, and Dai Pingbo said, patting Lin

Xian on the shoulder, continuing the introduction: "This is Lin Xian, a freshman in the Finance Department, Finance Department

Freshman?

Zhang Jun immediately looked as if he'd seen a ghost.

If it were a math graduate student, he could understand, but a freshman in the Finance Department, this

is nonsense.

But the fact was right in front of him, leaving no room for doubt.

After a moment's hesitation, he asked skeptically: "Lin Xian, did you write this paper?"

Yes!

Lin Xian nodded and replied.

Zhang Jundong suppressed his complex emotions, pointing directly at the paper on the computer screen and said: "Could you explain this line of the formula to me?"

Lin Xian casually picked up a pen and paper, writing as he spoke: "In this line of the formula, I've omitted some steps to make the structure appear

simpler.

Swish!

Accompanied by the sound of the pen nib rubbing against the paper, Lin Xian quickly wrote down a densely packed line of formulas,

which occupied over half an A4 sheet.

Looking at those formulas, Zhang Jundong's eyes lit up, and he murmured to himself: "So that's it... so that's it." Coming back to his senses, he quickly moved the mouse to point to another line of the formula and continued asking: "Did you also abbreviate the steps here?" Lin Xian said, once again he pulled out a blank sheet of paper, quickly expanding the formulas and writing down the detailed steps. After reading it, both Zhang Dong and Cang Pingbo's doubts were completely resolved. It's a perfect proof,

full of mathematical beauty.

In awe, Dai Pingbo suddenly asked, puzzled: "Why did you abbreviate the steps?" Lin Xian replied matter-of-factly: "I saw on the journal forum that many people said papers should be concise,

otherwise, the professors and reviewers would ask for revisions and resubmissions if they were too long."

After hearing his explanation, both of them immediately had a 'You Gotta Be Kidding Me' expression on their faces. These words weren't exactly wrong,

but the key is, can ordinary papers and conjecture proofs be the same?

For ordinary graduation papers or academic papers, they do need to be concise because the professors already know those cumbersome details and don't need you to show off.

But conjecture proofs are different. For papers proving a conjecture, the more detailed, the better. It's best to detail every step.

Zhang Jundong pointed out: "Old Dai, haven't you taught him how to write academic papers? He's just a freshman,

admitted only two months ago. What could I possibly teach him?!" Cang Pingbo responded, and Zhang Jundong couldn't help but twitch his mouth.

This sounded normal as if Old Dai was showing off, didn't it?

At this moment, Lin Xian spoke up: "Mr. Dai, Dean Zhang, is there any problem with my paper? If there's no problem,

I'll be off then."

Where do you think you're going? Come back here!

Cang Pingbo pulled him back immediately.

You caused such a huge commotion, and you're just going to pat your butt and leave as if this were some end-of-term essay?

At this moment, Zhang Jundong snapped back from his shock, extremely excited. Golden Finance Mathematics Institute actually doesn't hold a high status,

it's just an institution between a first-tier and second-tier university. Although applied mathematics helps finance-related disciplines,

it's not much to speak of.

That's why the Mathematics Institute's status is awkward and not valued. They receive pitifully little funding each year. Now, Golden Finance's Mathematics Institute is already almost defunct. Imagine, applied mathematics students at the institute have started learning Western Neoclassical Economics by their third year just to get by. It's really embarrassing to force-switch majors.

But there's no other way, the students' employment rates must be addressed, right?

But if, just if, a student proved the Zhou Family conjecture, the situation would be completely different. By then,

he, Zhang Jundong, could stand proudly before the school leadership and claim: "Who said our Mathematics Institute can only serve the Finance Department? Our pure math can also produce results, and remarkable ones at that. The right to speak, status, funding, reputation... they would all be ours." Thinking of this, Zhang Jundong grabbed Lin Xian's hand eagerly and said, "Lin Xian, have you considered changing your major? Like, to Mathematics?"

For flowers

Lin Xian raised his eyebrows, skillfully withdrawing his hand and smiled awkwardly: "Dean Zhang, I haven't thought of changing my major yet, since Mathematics is just a hobby."

Inwardly, Zhang Jundong's heart sank a little, and he hurriedly looked towards Dai Pingbo for help.

Seeing the situation, Dai Pingbo pondered: "I heard you've been taking quite a few leaves since you started, missing a lot of classes. Anyway, you don't attend classes, why not come to our Mathematics Institute? We'll give you the most freedom."

Your thoughts are: Anyway, you can't be bothered with regular classes, not even math classes! Then, whoa! Is there really such a good thing?

Lin Xian's eyes lit up, and he asked: "Are there many classes in the Institute?" Zhang Jundong signaled

with a wave of his hand: "Special situations require special treatment, you don't need to attend the Mathematics Institute's classes, leave it to me and Old Dai to directly take care of things."

As for the credits... you don't need to worry about them.

Lin Xian was initially stunned but quickly understood what he meant.

Gosh, wouldn't that be bliss!

Although Lin Xian previously enjoyed some freedom, he didn't dare act too excessively, otherwise, he would put Qi Jia in an awkward situation. Each time he skipped class or took leave, Qi Jia had to bear a huge risk,

as she also had to make a living. If he switched majors, it would be completely different.

What counselor, what homeroom teacher, what credits... none of them would matter as long as he informed Old Dai. He could do whatever he wanted – which is probably the ultimate dream for most students.

If he wanted, he could even receive his graduation certificate by the end of his freshman year. Out of such consideration, it wasn't that Zhang Dong was acting randomly. Asking someone focused on number theory to delve into Economics isn't a waste of talent!

For Xiao Zheng's genius, allowing him freedom and guiding him appropriately is the most correct choice.

Obviously, in Zhang Jundong's eyes, Lin Xian was a genius.

Alright then!

Lin Xian subtly nodded, feigning difficulty, but in truth, he couldn't help but laugh inside.

This is truly state-sanctioned truancy.

After this was settled, Zhang Jun first sighed with relief, and then a surge of uncontrollable joy filled his heart. This feeling was like, while walking, suddenly being hit with a windfall. The surprise came too suddenly, too massively,

making him feel a bit unreal, like a dream.

As for the special treatment given to Lin Xian, it indeed wasn't excessive. Would you believe it if I said Lin Xian could take this paper to Golden Finance Mathematics Institute, they would definitely let him transfer schools, accept him with special considerations?

They might even offer him a full scholarship or other special treatments. Just imagine, proving the Zhou Family Conjecture at 18, what does that represent? Not just current prestige, but incomparable potential.

With such terrifying potential, who knows how far he'll grow in the future?

** While exhilarated, Zhang Jun suddenly remembered something, asking: "Lin Xian, have you published this paper?"

Lin Xian shook his head and said: "Not yet."

That's good!

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jun couldn't help but sigh with relief.

He wasn't thinking of claiming the paper as his own. Not to mention the draft was in someone else's hands, but also Old Dai wouldn't agree with that. Besides, as an educator, his self-respect, dignity, and moral boundaries wouldn't allow him to do such a shameless thing.

Zhang Jun's idea was simple if Lin Xian published the paper first and then transferred to the Mathematics Institute, then everyone would know that Zhang Jun was intentionally seeking shortcuts.

Fellow circle friends might even mock him a little.

But if Lin Xian joined the Mathematics Institute first and then published the paper, it would be a whole different story. As the Dean of the Applied Mathematics Institute, Zhang Jun could bask in the glory and share in the success. What journal do you plan to submit this paper to?" Dai Pingbo asked.

Mathematics Journal!

Domestic version or International version?" Dai Pingbo looked a bit tense, really fearing Lin Xian as an outsider might recklessly submit it to the domestic version.

Lin Xian raised his brow and said: "Of course, the International version.

That's good!