Chapter 177

In the subsequent news column, this news was officially reported.

Of course, the propaganda strength of the central bank is no longer comparable to the strength of network communication in today's information age.

When people pick up their mobile phones, they will receive push messages from various software.

For example, from the push of TikTok, [Xiao Yi proved a world-class problem in his report at the International Congress of Mathematicians], or from Bihu, [Invite you to answer the question "In the opening report of the International Congress of Mathematicians that just ended, Xiao Yi completed the Yang-Mills existence and mass gap problem. Is there anything worth our attention about this report?"], and then there are news pushed by various news software.

Of course, if you click on these major software and open the hot search list, you will find that this news has also directly landed on the first place of the major hot search lists, and in terms of popularity, it is often several levels ahead of the second place, unless the second place is also about this matter.

For example, on Weibo, the first three hot searches are all about this matter.

Netizens across the country are boiling.

[What the hell? What the hell? What the hell? What did I find when I opened Weibo? 】

[Ah? Ah? Ah? Are you kidding? I just played a game of Civilization VI, and then the outside world changed? I even defeated one of the Millennium Puzzles? 】

[It's already 8pm. Tell me, when did you start playing Civilization 6 yesterday? 】

[Damn, the news LB has been broadcasting this news for ten minutes. Are you kidding me? 】

[The news LB has been broadcasting for ten minutes? Is it true? How come I don't know? I'm taking the civil service exam and I have to watch the news LB every day. 】

[The rolling news below has been broadcasting for ten minutes. 】

[What the hell? I didn't even notice it! 】

[Oh my God, the Millennium Puzzle is worth $1 million. Studying well can really make money! 】

[Are you kidding me? A million dollars, what's that to Xiao Shen? Others make millions every minute. 】

【I can see that you are a bunch of people who don't understand mathematics and physics at all. The most important thing about Xiao Shen's report is the Hodge-Vertex Algebra Analysis Method he proposed, right? And the quantum Hodge theory, I'm so excited. And, Xiao Shen predicted a new particle! X particle, damn! How long has it been since physics predicted a new particle! 】

【What? New particle? Is it the same as the God particle? 】

【I don't understand what you said. It's a new particle, so how can it be the same as the God particle? This new particle must have not been discovered yet, and it may involve the unification of strong and weak interactions! 】

【 You all didn't pay attention to the main point. The real main point is that the opening ceremony of this International Congress of Mathematicians will be held at around 12 o'clock tonight. The Fields Medal will be awarded at that time. Guess who will win the award? 】

【Hiss... Could it be? 】

【Now Xiao Shen is considered the most likely person to win the Fields Medal on a foreign website, with more than 70% of the votes. It seems that it is really possible for him? ! ]

[Fuck, I have to watch it tonight! ]

[Ah? Ah? Ah? Fields Medal? Fuck! ]

Every netizen who saw this news was shocked.

Fields Medal, the most important award in mathematics!

Will it really be awarded to Xiao Yi?

Suddenly, the opening ceremony of the International Congress of Mathematicians tonight attracted the attention of countless Chinese people.

Can Xiao Yi win the award and become the youngest Fields Medal winner in history?

Chapter 175 Fields Medal!

A few hours passed quickly.

When the night fell completely in China and the time entered the middle of the night, St. Petersburg was still bright.

Because of the white night phenomenon, the daytime in St. Petersburg is as long as 23 hours, and even if the sun sets, it is still bright enough and will not be completely dark.

After enjoying the banquet for several hours in the banquet hall, people filled their stomachs and recovered their spirits. With the excitement brought by the morning report meeting, they re-entered the No. 1 conference hall to welcome the official opening ceremony of this year's International Congress of Mathematicians.

More than 7,000 people once again surrounded the EXPOFORUM exhibition center.

…

"Well... the food is really good this time!"

Xiao Yi touched his slightly full stomach and looked comfortable.

After being surrounded by people in the banquet hall for three or four hours, he finally had time to eat his own food.

As one of the highest-level conferences among all international academic conferences, the banquet level of ICM is naturally not low.

In addition, this is also a good opportunity for the organizers to show their country's food style. Russia is indeed a meat-eating country, so they have well demonstrated their characteristics in eating meat.

Basically, all kinds of meat can be seen almost everywhere in the banquet, especially in beef, which made Xiao Yi enjoy it well.

It was exciting to think that such a banquet could last for more than a week.

However, it was already past seven o'clock, and there were only 10 minutes left before the opening ceremony officially started at 7:30, so it was time to go.

At this time, he heard someone calling his name.

"Xiao! I finally found you, why are you still here?"

I saw Berezovsky shouting to him, followed by a group of organizing committee staff.

Xiao Yi couldn't help being stunned and asked: "Mr. Chairman, why are you still here? Isn't the opening ceremony going to start soon? "

Berezovsky said helplessly: "Of course I'm here to make trouble. As today's protagonist, don't you plan to participate in this opening ceremony?"

Xiao Yi burst out laughing and said, "I was about to go. I was just tasting the dishes prepared at the banquet."

Berezovsky smiled and said: "It seems that our banquet is quite satisfactory to you."

Xiao Yi nodded: "Of course."

"If you are willing to teach at St. Petersburg State University, wouldn't you be able to eat it at any time?" Berezovsky immediately laughed: "It just so happens that I was also the director of the Department of Mathematics at St. Petersburg State University, and now I am also the director of the Department of Mathematics at St. Petersburg State University. For some positions, as long as you are willing, we can also give you the best treatment.”

Hearing the olive branch that the other party stretched out at every opportunity, Xiao Yi couldn't laugh or cry. He waved his hands and said: "That's no need. Chinese people relatively prefer their hometown dishes. You might as well try it next time Mr. Chairman comes to our place. Let’s take a look at our special dishes. Maybe if you like them, you’ll be willing to stay with us?”

Berezovsky shook his head regretfully, knowing that Xiao Yi refused, but he still said: "If there is a chance, I will do it next time."

Xiao Yi laughed.

Berezovsky probably didn't know that he would definitely do it next time, which in the Chinese context was considered a rejection.

At this time, a staff member next to him said something to Berezovsky. The latter immediately looked at the time and hurriedly said to Xiao Yi: "Okay, there are only 10 minutes left until the opening ceremony starts. It’s only a few minutes, so let’s go to the Convention and Exhibition Center as soon as possible.”

Xiao Yi nodded, and then quickly followed them to the convention and exhibition center.

Arriving at the No. 1 Conference Hall of the Convention and Exhibition Center, more than 7,000 people had almost filled all the seats.

Xiao Yi's position was arranged at the front, sitting with a group of big guys.

Next to him is Schultz.

"Oh, why are you here now?" Schultz asked.

Xiao Yi replied with a smile: "I didn't have time to eat at all in the afternoon. I didn't have a good meal until just now."

Schultz suddenly laughed: "That's true, I also experienced this kind of thing back then."

Xiao Yi nodded.

"How's it going? Do you feel confident today?" Schultz asked again at this time.

Xiao Yi was stunned, "What confidence?"

Seeing that Xiao Yi really didn't seem to realize it, Schultz couldn't help but complain about him: "No, isn't it possible that even the Fields Medal can't make your heart beat?"

"oh!"

Xiao Yi suddenly realized it, and then he said with a smile: "There is an old saying in China, it is my fortune to gain it, and my life to lose it."

"So whether you get it or not, it doesn't matter."

Hearing what Xiao Yi said, Schultz couldn't help but glance at him in surprise, and then sighed with emotion: "You are so young and can still have such a mentality. You are worthy of being a master of mathematics."

Xiao Yi was stunned, remembering the question Schultz asked him before, and then said in a dumbfounded voice: "I didn't admit that I was a master of mathematics."

"Ah, yes, yes." Schultz nodded perfunctorily.

Xiao Yi: "..."

At this moment, the whole place suddenly fell silent. It turned out that Berezovsky came out from the rostrum.

"Hello to all mathematicians from all over the world, and to everyone who is working hard to become a mathematician!"

"Welcome to the 29th International Congress of Mathematicians."

"Of course, I don't think I need to introduce myself. Before the perfect report meeting started in the morning, I believe everyone already knows me."

"Then there's no need to talk nonsense, let's officially enter the first item of the conference."

Afterwards, Berezovsky began to introduce various aspects of this conference and thanked the major sponsors.

As chairman of the organizing committee, he also served as host at the opening ceremony.

After the introduction, it was time to move on to the second item, where representatives from the host city and national dignitaries delivered speeches.

In the speech session of national dignitaries, the speaker was Russia's supreme leader.

The International Congress of Mathematicians usually has the top leader of the country delivering a speech. For example, at the 1986 Congress in the United States, Reagan gave a video speech, and at the 2002 China Congress, the then leader also delivered a speech. .

As this heavyweight's speech ended, Carlos Koenig, president of the International Mathematical Union IMU, came out.

The appearance of the chairman of the Mathematics Union immediately caused a shock at the scene.

The previous speeches were nothing worth paying attention to. After all, they were not given any money, or their funding was increased, so they almost fell asleep. However, the appearance of Carlos Koenig meant that he would announce that this year's A winner of a mathematics award.