Chapter 218

Simon is a tough opponent.

With Simon branded as a math genius and with so many awards on his horizon, it's hard to get the idea of competing with him.

But Gu Lu is different.

It's not that Gu Lu's newborn calves are not afraid of tigers.

Regarding Simon's strong strength, Gu Lu has a very clear understanding.

It can be said that even the older generation of mathematicians in the field of algebraic geometry can hardly say that there are a few who can compete with Simon today.

In Western Europe, Simon is known as the first young generation in the field of algebraic geometry!

Gu Lu's fame for overcoming the two major problems of extremely small models is completely inadequate in front of Simon.

However, this does not mean that in terms of strength, Gu Lu will be too much inferior to Simon.

Compared with Simon's resume, Gu Lu is obviously a little more luxurious.

Simon participated in three IMO sessions in three years of high school, winning two gold medals and one silver medal, and a perfect score.

Gu Lu also participated in three IMO sessions in three years of high school, but won three gold medals and three perfect scores.

At the university level, Simon completed his undergraduate degree in two and a half years, and graduated directly with a doctorate after completing his master's degree in two years.

Gu Lu only took two years to finish the textbook, one year to complete the master's degree, and one year to complete the doctorate.

A few days ago, Gu Lu's application for the title of associate professor had been submitted.

If nothing else, in a few months, the 24-year-old Gu Lu will become the youngest associate professor in the history of the Yan University School of Mathematics.

And Simon achieved this achievement at the age of 26.

In terms of mathematical talent, Gu Lu is not weaker than Simon, and may be faintly surpassed.

Perhaps, Simon's only advantage is the experience that comes with age.

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Gu Lu understood the meaning of what Senior Brother Bao said just now.

Simon is now gaining momentum, and his decision to target the BAB conjecture as his next research target shows that he is more confident in conquering the BAB.

In Bao Songquan's view, Gu Lu, who also chose the direction of the new topic as the BAB conjecture, should temporarily avoid its edge and change the research topic.

Because if two people were to prove the BAB conjecture at the same time, one of them would be in vain.

The mathematical community will only admit the first person who proved the BAB conjecture, and the second, no one will remember.

That means that all the efforts that that person has made before have been in vain.

The blow was devastating.

For this demonic little junior brother, Bao Songquan had no doubts about Gu Lu's ability to successfully prove BAB's conjecture.

But......

It's a racing game!

And Gu Lu's opponent is Simon Dicks, a genius mathematician who is ten years older than him and is well-known in the mathematical world, and the first person of the young generation in the field of algebraic geometry in Western Europe!

A complete demon king!

Simon's No's fame is great, but he has broken through little by little with his own strength.

In the field of algebraic geometry, where geniuses are gathered, Simon can still occupy a place, which is enough to show that he is extraordinary.

Let Gu Lu compete with such an opponent.

If Gu Lu is allowed to grow for another ten years, Bao Songquan will not have any worries.

But now, to be honest, Bao Song has no bottom in his heart.

What's more, once Gu Lu loses in the competition with Simon, the blow to the mentality is undoubtedly huge.

Bao Songquan was worried that Gu Lu would be in a state of collapse.

It's no wonder that Bao Song took precautions, because in history, such examples are not uncommon.

If that were the case, the losses would be too great.

Therefore, Bao Songquan tried his best to persuade Gu Lu to change his mind, not to overcome the BAB conjecture, but to change to a new topic.

But will Gu Lu agree?

Apparently not.

Not to mention the reason why he may not be afraid of Simon, for this new topic, Gu Lu has been preparing for more than two months, and at present, the formal research work has begun for more than ten days.

If Bao Songquan had said this to himself two months ago, Gu Lu might have considered changing the subject.

But now, with so much time, Gu Lu didn't want to waste it in vain.

At the very least, we have to make a result.

This battle, Gu Lu is decided!

"Gu Lu, have you really thought about it?" Bao Songquan confirmed again, "That friend of mine said that Simon's side has been working on the subject for half a month, and it seems that significant progress has been made. When it comes to research time, you and Simon are on the same page. ”

The meaning of Bao Songquan's sentence refers to the fact that Gu Lu does not occupy any advantage in time.

But Bao Songquan's words did not affect Gu Lu's decision at all.

The corners of Gu Lu's mouth rose slightly, and his tone was not shocked, "Senior brother, I have thought about it, I will not stop the proof work of BAB's conjecture!"

Simon, for his part, has made significant research progress.

And who knows that the breakthrough made by Gu Lu's side is no worse than Simon's!

"Okay. Bao Songquan let out a long sigh and said helplessly.

The persuasion has been said, and in the end, Bao Songquan still chooses to respect Gu Lu's own wishes.

Gu Lu is still young and has squandered capital, so it's not a big deal to fall on his heels.

It's just that he has to say hello to the teacher in advance, and once Gu Lu can't bear the blow of failure, he needs to be counseled.

Since he couldn't change Gu Lu's mind, Bao Songquan's only choice was to give his full support.

If, if, maybe, if, Gu Lu really wins, then it will be ......

Forget it, stop dreaming.

Bao Songquan shook his head and smiled bitterly, got up and patted Gu Lu's shoulder.

"If you have any needs, tell my senior brother, within the scope of my ability, I will do my best to meet them!"

Hearing this, Gu Lu's eyes lit up.

After saying this, Gu Lu almost forgot the purpose of coming to Bao Songquan this time, so Gu Lu said directly, "Senior brother, I want to find you alone!"

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University of Bonn, Germany.

A middle-aged man with curly brown hair, an ordinary appearance, silver-rimmed eyes, and a plaid shirt is writing on a stack of scratch paper in his office.

And on the bookshelf on one side of the desk, there is a bookshelf.

On the shelves, there are trophies, medals, and award certificates.

The person in the office was none other than the opponent who made Bao Songquan and Gu Lu wait, Simon Dix.

A professor at the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Bonn, there are even rumors that Simon has been designated as the successor to the next dean.

What Simon is doing now is the work of overcoming the BAB conjecture.

The draft paper used for the calculus had been stacked in a thick pile, almost half a man high.

Unlike Gu Lu, who found a few students to work in the past, Simon prefers to work alone, and all the research work is generally carried out by one person, and rarely with the hands of others.

The reason why Simon chose to include the BAB conjecture in the next stage of research in this time period is simple and simple.

That's in preparation for the Fields Medal ceremony this September!

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