Chapter 995 Small Wins, Medium Wins and Big Wins

Due to the annual conference, the main nodes of major projects are rarely set in the middle and early March.

After all, many responsible persons and technical backbones are representatives of the conference, and it is not good to leave either side behind.

Therefore, most of March passed quietly in relatively dull daily work.

Until the end of the month...

According to the previous arrangement, the Numerical Algorithms and Computational Science Conference will be held on the last weekend of March, that is, on the 30th and 31st.

Therefore, the finals as a warm-up for the conference naturally have to start two days in advance.

Considering that the contestants cannot participate in the competition as soon as they get off the plane, they have to adjust to the jet lag and adapt to the venue equipment, so the entire conference will enter the process about a week before the official opening.

Logically speaking, whether it is a competition or a conference, the influence is mainly concentrated in the industry.

Even if it is earth-shattering in the industry, it will rarely be noticed by the outside world.

But the situation this time is different.

On the one hand, this is the first time that a Chinese company has taken the lead as an "industry leader".

Besides, it is not a traditional industry that tells stories and sells concepts, but a serious high-tech industry.

On the other hand...

It is Chang Haonan himself.

This is the first time he has participated in an event that is completely open to the media since he solved the Poincare conjecture.

Therefore, although many media do not even know what the term "numerical algorithm" means, they still flock to Beijing with the idea of ​​trying their best.

In short, when Chang Haonan first appeared at the conference venue on March 24 to inspect the preparations as a special guest and sponsor, the situation on the scene was a little out of control...

In fact, there was no special interview session originally arranged on this day, but according to regulations, during the preparation period of the meeting, media that have passed the security inspection and qualification review can enter the venue to report on the preparations for the meeting and interview the staff with consent.

So, while listening to Song Jingming's report, he walked around a corner and entered the central conference hall, and he met a group of people wearing media badges.

In the crowd on the opposite side, several people obviously recognized Chang Haonan's face at the first time, so they subconsciously stopped.

Others were affected by this and quickly noticed this side.

"Is that... Mr. Chang from Torch Group?"

Some people were not sure about the news that suddenly came to their faces.

But no one answered his question.

Because everyone had already rushed up...

Although anyone who appeared here had passed the security check, this posture still scared Zhu Yadan and the other two security guards.

Fortunately, Song Jingming stepped forward in time and stopped the crowd two steps away.

"Mr. Chang, what are your expectations and wishes for the final of the mathematics calculation competition that will start soon?"

The first reporter even remembered the name of the competition incorrectly, but at least he asked a question related to the topic.

Chang Haonan naturally responded in a formulaic way:

"As the first student-oriented competition in the field of numerical computing, I hope that the contestants can perform well, or even break through their original level. After all, for any industry, young people represent the future..."

Song Jingming couldn't hold back his smile after hearing this answer, and quickly lowered his head, so that his smile would not be noticed by the reporters on the other side--

As the organizer of the competition, he can see the personal information filled in by the contestants.

Although as an international competition, it is impossible to determine the age information of the contestants through effective means, most people will not fill it in blindly.

According to statistics, among the finalists, more than one-third are actually older than Chang Haonan...

So it is difficult to say who represents the future.

After someone started, the questions that followed became more and more free.

"Mr. Chang, it is said that the competitor of Torch Group, COMSOL, performed very well in the preliminary round. Do you have any targeted methods in the final?"

This obviously requires a lot of homework.

"Ahem... there is nothing to be targeted, and there is no need to be targeted."

Chang Haonan's answer highlights a great and glorious:

"Numerical computing is a large and open market. We welcome all competitors. It is precisely because of their existence that this field has developed rapidly in recent years..."

"Professor Chang, there are many rumors outside that you and Professor Perelman may be awarded the Fields Medal together at the International Congress of Mathematicians at the end of the year. What do you think about this?"

"I haven't paid special attention to this matter, so I don't have any opinion... and you ask this before the final result comes out, it will give people a feeling of being hand-picked, which has a very bad impact..."

"Then the prize money of the Clay Mathematics Institute will definitely be awarded at the Mathematicians' Congress. Do you have any plans for this money..."

The reporter just now was relentless.

"Uh... no plans."

Chang Haonan shook his head directly.

"Ah?"

The other party was directly confused by this unconventional answer.

"For me, this is a very normal bonus income, and there is no need to make any special plans..."

"Oh..."

The reporter's hand holding the microphone trembled, and suddenly felt a little depressed...

"..."

…

While Chang Haonan was chatting with the Confucian scholars.

Beijing International Airport.

A United Airlines Boeing 777 slowly stopped taxiing and docked precisely next to the bridge.

Most of the passengers on the plane were exhausted from the long-distance flight of more than 13 hours. After hearing the departure channel opening, they stood up like zombies to get their luggage.

However, Lyles Connor and others who came to China to participate in the competition still maintained a relatively energetic state by virtue of their youth, coupled with the night owl jet lag caused by staying up late for a long time, and of course their sense of freshness.

"I must say, this place is different from what I imagined before I came here."

Hermia, who was sitting by the window, said as she gathered her hair, then took out her hat from her bag and put it on:

"I thought the capital city should be similar to Mexico City, but before landing just now, I took a special look below and found that at least the overall planning of the city is much neater than that of Mexico, and it is impossible to distinguish the rich areas from the slums at a glance..."

It can be seen from the surname that Hermia is a Hispanic student.

Although she was born in the United States, she has many relatives in Mexico.

Therefore, before today, his only concept of a third world country was Mexico.

For this reason, I was once worried about the safety of my group.

"Although I have never left the United States before, China successfully applied for the Olympic Games last year..."

George Folger, who was sitting outside, had already moved the luggage of several people, and was just waiting for the people in front to give up their seats one after another:

"I think...since the International Olympic Committee is willing to hold the Olympics here, it at least shows that the level of urban construction will not be much worse than Barcelona, ​​Atlanta and Sydney..."

At the beginning of the 21st century, no country had yet implemented those abstract tricks in the process of hosting the Olympic Games, so not only Chinese people, but people all over the world still had some positive filters for the Olympics.

In fact, this was also the main reason why China launched a nationwide effort to bid for the Olympics -

As a window to show yourself to the world.

Who would have thought that he would achieve the pinnacle accidentally. .

At this time, Professor Jameson, who was sitting in the front row, also turned around.

"I know a few Chinese professors working in the capital. If you want, you can ask him to show you around in the days before the competition."

Jameson said:

"You have been very well prepared this month. In the last few days, you will mainly focus on adjusting your state. Just be careful not to go too far and make sure you rest..."

"What about you... and Mr. Heltz?"

Hermia looked up at Jameson and Haltz in front of her.

"Well...the old man can't compare to you young people."

Jameson shook his head:

"After flying down this time, it will be good if I can calm down before the meeting..."

"As for Hertz..."

Before Jameson could finish speaking, Hertz quickly joined the conversation:

“In the period after the preliminary competition, many companies have begun to realize the value of COMSOL.”

When he said this, the slight fatigue on his face disappeared, and instead he revealed a feeling of satisfaction:

"So before I came to China, I had already found several companies to discuss cooperation. I can't act with you these days..."