#8 - Chapter 8: Crazy conditions, bidding for people
The three major universities have all arrived.
But that doesn't mean only the leaders from the three major universities are here.
Fudan University.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
University of Science and Technology.
While the entire class of teachers and students was stunned, leaders from other universities also arrived.
"I am Chen Hao."
Chen Hao stood up with a smile.
"You are Chen Hao? As expected, you are a talented individual!"
"Our Zhejiang University needs someone like you the most!"
"Go, go, go! How could the Mathematics Department let Zhejiang University have him? What does that make Peking University?!"
"Student Chen Hao, what do you think about being an associate professor in the Mathematics Department at Fudan...?"
"Come to our University of Science and Technology of China, and you can be a professor directly!"
A group of old men, the youngest in their forties and some even in their sixties, were arguing in the classroom.
The class teacher, Qian Dapeng, gaped.
All the students were stunned, and some even rubbed their eyes, thinking they were hallucinating.
The top ten universities in the country have all arrived.
Ignoring their image to snatch someone away?!
The key point.
They weren't looking for Chen Hao to go to university.
But rather...
At the very least, they were offering positions as associate professors in the Mathematics Department!
Can someone tell me what's happening?
How is it possible to let a high school student be a university professor?
"Esteemed teachers!"
Suddenly.
The silence was broken.
Wang Wenxue suddenly stood up, pointed at Chen Hao, and shouted, "You must have made a mistake! Chen Hao only scored a little over 100 on the college entrance exam and can't even get into the worst junior college—you've been deceived by him!"
"Shut up!"
A man wearing a T-shirt glared at Wang Wenxue coldly: "Do you think everyone is like you and needs to take the college entrance exam?"
"Being able to solve the Sunflower Conjecture is worthy of being called a genius in the global mathematics community!"
"He will be a rising star in China's mathematics community!"
"At the same time, he will also win the next Fields Medal."
The classroom was so quiet that a pin could be heard dropping.
What Sunflower Conjecture?
Most of the students didn't understand.
But!
The class teacher, Qian Dapeng, was a math teacher.
Hearing these words, he looked shocked: "Chen Hao, you... solved the Sunflower Conjecture?!"
That was one of the top ten unsolved problems in the mathematics world!
Chen Hao smiled slightly and looked at the group of old men: "Esteemed teachers, if I only want to be a student..."
"No problem!"
Old Xiao interrupted immediately: "As long as you come to Tsinghua, whether you want to be a professor or a student, it's up to you!"
"Moreover, I won't apply to the Mathematics Department," Chen Hao added.
"..."
A group of university leaders were dumbfounded.
A genius who solved the Sunflower Conjecture.
A mathematical giant destined to win the Fields Medal.
But claimed...
He wouldn't apply to the Mathematics Department?
Are you kidding me?
"I'm sorry."
Chen Hao looked apologetic: "Actually, I'm not very interested in mathematics, so... if I don't apply to the Mathematics Department, do you still want me, esteemed teachers?"
"Yes!"
Zhang Jiping from Peking University immediately spoke up: "As long as you come to Peking University, you can choose any major!"
Not being a professor?
Not applying to the Mathematics Department?
It doesn't matter!
That's the next Fields Medal winner!
Not to mention applying to other departments, even if he goes to Peking University as a security guard, he's still a living signboard!
In short.
As long as Chen Hao is willing to go, anything is negotiable.
At worst...
After going to the school, they can slowly persuade him to go to the Mathematics Department.
If that doesn't work.
It would be good to find him to discuss mathematics when he's free!
Seeing that Zhang Jiping had taken the lead, the other universities scrambled to follow suit.
In a word.
As long as Chen Hao is willing to go, that's all that matters.
Major?
Choose whatever you want!
"Then let's talk about the conditions," Chen Hao smiled.
The department heads and deans of the top ten universities were dumbfounded.
It feels like...
This is a bidding war?
Thinking about it, it makes sense.
A Fields Medal winner applying for a certain college entrance exam...
Is there a better advertisement than this?
"Tsinghua will give you a full tuition waiver! A scholarship of 300,000!"
"Are you kidding me? This is a Fields Medal winner, can you even offer a scholarship of 300,000? Fudan offers 600,000!"
"Zhejiang University, 1 million! Guaranteed admission to master's and doctoral programs!"
"University of Science and Technology of China, 1.2 million! Guaranteed admission to master's and doctoral programs, independent dormitory!"
"..."
The senior high school classroom turned into an auction site.
Class teacher Qian Dapeng and a group of students were dumbfounded.
Sun Qian's lips trembled.
She didn't know what the Fields Medal was.
But!
Being able to make the top ten universities first promise associate professorships and professorships, and now give huge scholarships, snatching people like crazy... even a fool would know that Chen Hao will definitely soar!
Was she out of her mind?
Why did she agree to break up?
Why did she agree to Wang Wenxue's pursuit, that good-for-nothing?
That's right!
She suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
Chen Hao's college entrance exam scores were very poor, and his family had an accident and was almost bankrupt, but he took the initiative to break up with her?
Obviously.
He already knew he would fly to the branches and become a phoenix!
"Esteemed teachers, stop arguing."
Seeing that all parties had offered the extreme conditions they could give, Chen Hao smiled: "I choose, Shanghai Jiao Tong University."
What?!
The ten university leaders looked bewildered.
In terms of national university rankings, Shanghai Jiao Tong University doesn't make it into the top five.
In terms of the conditions offered by various universities after layer upon layer of escalation, Shanghai Jiao Tong University is not the highest either.
"Why?"
Zhou Jin from Shanghai Jiao Tong University stared blankly at Chen Hao.
Previously.
He had already given up hope.
Regardless of university rankings or the conditions they could offer, Shanghai Jiao Tong University had no advantage.
"Because Director Zhou has a kind face," Chen Hao smiled.
"..."
Zhou Jin was overjoyed.
The other nine all looked dejected.
What kind of reason is that?
In front of everyone, Chen Hao wrote the name of Shanghai Jiao Tong University on the application form.
Only choice!
And the major...
He applied for—Materials Science Department.
In his previous life in 2033, after comprehensively comparing various technological fields in China, they were already on par with North America.
Moreover.
Chen Hao was working on a new material project.
People often say that whenever materials science makes progress, it will drive the leap of various fields.
Once that project is completed, China will officially surpass North America!
Unfortunately...
Because of his wife's death, he was greatly affected.
The progress of scientific research was also affected, and he was never able to break through the bottleneck.
In this life.
He must break through the bottleneck!
Choosing Shanghai Jiao Tong University is for the sake of his beloved girl.
And choosing the Materials Science Department is for the future of the country!
Chen Hao finished filling out the application.
Zhou Jin readily fulfilled part of his promise.
A scholarship of 900,000 was credited to his account within half a day.
As for other conditions...
They couldn't be fulfilled temporarily and could only wait until Chen Hao entered the school.
The leaders of the top ten universities left.
One was happy.
Nine sighed.
"Chen Hao!"
Qian Dapeng completely came back to his senses, his eyes reddening with excitement: "You are the pride of our class... no! You are the pride of the entire China!"
"Your teacher is proud of you!"
"Like this! After I finish being busy during this time, I will treat the whole class to a meal—to celebrate Chen Hao's success!"
As a mathematics teacher, what does it mean to teach a Fields Medal winner?
Glory!
A lifetime of glory!
"Thank you, Old Classmate, I will definitely be on time," Chen Hao smiled.
"Good! It's a deal!"
Qian Dapeng nodded vigorously.
At this moment, he only had one thought.
Being able to teach such a student is worth dying for immediately, this is leaving a mark in history!
As a result.
He personally sent Chen Hao to the school gate.
"Haozi!"
After leaving the school gate, Deng Xiaoyan couldn't help it anymore, he opened his arms and hugged Chen Hao: "Too awesome! Too too too awesome! Godfather is very pleased!"
"Get lost! You dog son!" Chen Hao pushed him away, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
"The major you filled out for me is in the same city as you... could it be that you have a crush on me?"
"Get lost, you old man!"
"Chen Hao!"
A crisp voice suddenly sounded.
Chen Hao looked calm.
Deng Xiaoyan couldn't help but frown.
