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Chapter 255 Fields

In the following days, Lin Chen, who had just returned, was extremely busy, with several of his alma maters taking turns inviting him back to give lectures.

They even invited his and Chen Xiaoxiao's elementary school.

Lin Chen suspected that if it weren't for the fear that the children might not understand, even his kindergarten might have considered hiring him.

After Lin Chen finished dealing with things at school, his parents' workplace also joined in the fun.

We invited him to give a speech.

As the saying goes, "When one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs benefit from it," and Lin's parents now enjoy much better treatment at their workplaces than before.

Not only were they given official positions, but they were also assigned to easy logistical roles with good benefits and little work.

Although these things are insignificant compared to the Lin family's current wealth, they have indeed made life much easier for the elderly couple.

When Lin Chen returned, he noticed that his parents looked much better than before.

Although Lin Chen didn't care about social niceties, he still had to accept the favor, so he had to go to his workplace to give a speech to the uncles and aunts who were a decade or two older than him.

After a busy period, the Spring Festival is here.

While Lin Chen was celebrating the New Year at home, he suddenly received an email from Old Wang.

Before I could even check what the email was, Mr. Wang called.

"Lin Chen, did you read the email just now?"

"Not yet, Mr. Wang. I just saw it. What is it?"

"An email from the International Congress of Mathematicians invites you to the International Congress of Mathematicians in March, and the email says that you have been shortlisted for the Fields Medal."

"The Fields Medal? Am I really going to win it?"

Nearby, Lin's parents, who were watching the Spring Festival Gala with smiles, suddenly perked up their ears, and Lin's mother even adjusted the TV volume.

Despite their limited knowledge, the two had done a lot of research in private after Lin Chen rejected Cheng Zitong's math award, specifically looking into the world's major math awards.

I even know what the Fields Medal is.

Now, listening to the phone... is my son going to win the Fields Medal?

Lin's mother's eyes were filled with excitement, and she couldn't wait to call her relatives and friends to tell them the news.

"There's a high chance, so Lin Chen, when you go back to Beijing this time, don't forget to bring your passport. The school will arrange for you to get a visa."

"Oh!"

Lin Chen nodded.

"But there's still a problem..."

Old Wang's tone suddenly became serious.

"Lin Chen, the Fields Medal usually announces the winners directly, but this time they suddenly announced that you were shortlisted... You'd better be prepared, something might happen in Philadelphia."

"Cheng Zitong?"

"That's right. I think so too. It's probably that old man's doing, but I don't know what he's up to..."

"Don't worry, Mr. Wang."

Lin Chen didn't care at all.

“This is Fields, not his own award. At most, he might cause me some trouble in Philadelphia, but I can handle that.”

"Can you handle it? Don't be careless. Once you get to Philadelphia, no one will be able to help you. You'll have to solve everything on your own."

Old Wang didn't quite understand where Lin Chen's confidence came from.

"rest assured!"

"Alright! Since you're so confident, I'll send an email to confirm you'll be going!"

"Go back!"

After hanging up the phone, Lin Chen looked up and saw his parents staring at him.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

Lin's mother couldn't help but ask curiously, "Son, are you going to win the Fields Medal?"

"Um……"

Lin Chen nodded.

"Professor Wang just called me and said that they sent me an email saying that I have been shortlisted and that I should go to the United States in March to attend the International Congress of Mathematicians, where I may be awarded a prize."

"Going to the US? Fields!"

After a brief moment of astonishment, right under Lin Chen's shocked gaze, his mother picked up her phone and started making calls everywhere.

"Hey! Liu Juan! I have some news for you, my son is going to the US to win an award! The Fields Medal!"

"Hongmei! My son is going to the US to win an award!"

"Cuihua, my son is going to win another award!"

……

While China was celebrating the Spring Festival, the United States was on the other side of the ocean.

"Fine! I don't understand why we're adding an eligibility stage this time! We've never had this tradition before, this isn't the Oscars!"

An American professor looked at Cheng Zitong, who was also a Fields Medal judge, with some confusion.

Cheng Zitong did not answer directly, but looked at the other judges beside her.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we do not have this tradition, but my proposal this time is for the sake of the fairness and impartiality of the Fields Medal!"

"I know you've already decided to give this award to that Chinese kid named Lin Chen! Indeed! His contribution to proving Goldbach's Conjecture deserves our award!"

"But as someone who has lived in China for many years, I feel it's necessary to remind you that China has a tradition of creating celebrities! Some government departments and schools will concentrate the honors and achievements of many people on one person in order to create a star!"

"Although I am now working in China, my academic integrity compels me to remain silent about this behavior!"

Seeing Cheng Zitong's righteous and righteous words, the judges around him exchanged glances.

Finally, one of them said, "Okay, we believe you, but you have no evidence. That child proved Goldbach's Conjecture right in front of a live television broadcast!"

"Hmph, maybe he was prepared all along?"

Cheng Zitong sneered.

"Don't forget, he was a substitute for the Chinese national team back then. If he was really that capable, why was he just a substitute?"

"If you ask me, he was a trump card that China had prepared, but the US team just happened to have a question related to Goldbach's Conjecture, and he just happened to run into it."

Immediately, the people around started discussing among themselves, and everyone's eyes began to show a thoughtful expression.

These people were unaware of the Cheng Zitong Mathematics Award, as it was merely an award within China and not something these mathematicians would even consider.

Therefore, they were unaware of the past conflict between Cheng Zitong and Lin Chen.

"So, what is your plan?"

“Bring him to Philadelphia and let him prove his ability in front of everyone. If he really proved Goldbach’s Conjecture independently, the Fields Medal will naturally belong to him.”

"But if not... then we need to expose this hoax to the whole world!"

Upon hearing this, many people nodded.

"Then let's vote! Do you agree with Cheng's proposal?"

"agree."

"agree."

"agree."

……

Seeing everyone around her raise their hands in agreement, Cheng Zitong revealed a cold smile.

How dare this mere brat provoke the Mathematics Emperor?

At this mathematicians' conference, he was determined to make the other party look foolish in front of everyone and humiliate him severely!