504 Award Ceremony; IN Physics Research Institute! (1)
The two Rolls-Royce slowly drove on the wide road, passing by the world-famous Tour de France, the European-style Sacre Coeur, the romantic opera house, and the historical Versailles Palace.
Finally, they arrived at Barney University.
Whether it was abroad or in Hua Nation, as long as it was a school, it would be filled with a special sense of youth and vitality.
Soon, two Rolls-Royce parked in front of Auditorium 1.
Only during extremely large-scale and important events would Auditorium 1 be put into use.
However, such large-scale events were only held a few times a year.
As a result, Auditorium 1 was closed all year round.
Obviously, the Fields Medal was an extremely large-scale and important event.
Therefore, the doors of Auditorium 1 were opened early in the morning.
There were all kinds of bright flowers placed at the door, making it very festive.
At this moment, groups of people with different skin colors were chatting as they walked in.
“Professor Wyker, I didn’t expect you to come.”
“Of course! After all, this is the Fields Medal Award Ceremony, the highest honor in the mathematics world! In particular, the award will be given to the person who solved Riemann’s Hypothesis!”
“Not only that! I remember that the youngest winner so far is 26 years old, right? Professor Lin is breaking that record.”
“We’re witnessing history today!”
“Not bad!”
…
Auditorium 1 had a total of 3,650 seats. Generally speaking, it was difficult to fill it up even if some opera galas were held.
At this moment, everyone was seated.
Among them were mathematics professors from the University of Oxford, Hemp Rope University, and Princeton University. There were also many big names who had retired from the academic world for many years.
It was no exaggeration to say that if everyone present suddenly disappeared, then the entire world of mathematics would go back by at least 30 years!
Amidst everyone’s discussion and anticipation, a tall and handsome figure slowly walked in.
It was Lin Fan!
An old man with silver-rimmed glasses and a head full of flowery hair hurriedly came forward and said in English, “Professor Lin, welcome to Barney University. I’m the principal of Barney University, Wittens.”
As he spoke, he took the initiative to stretch out his right hand.
Lin Fan stretched out his hand and said in Chinese, “Thank you.”
Even though Wittens had heard that Lin Fan only spoke Chinese, he could not help but feel helpless when he heard it.
Then, he could only stutter in awkward Chinese as he had just recently started learning the language, “P-Professor, please…”
As he spoke, he pointed at the stage.
Lin Fan understood what he meant and nodded. “Alright.”
Under the gaze of thousands of people, Lin Fan slowly walked onto the stage.
Seeing this…
Wittens let out a long sigh of relief and followed him to the stage.
He picked up the microphone and said in fluent English, “I’m very happy and honored to host this year’s Fields Medal ceremony!
“If mathematics is a mysterious maze, then the Fields Medal is the most dazzling gem buried in the maze!
“Therefore, on behalf of all mathematics enthusiasts, please allow me to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Fields!
“It was Mr. Fields who gave our mathematics more vitality. He gave us the motivation to explore and strive for it.
“Today, according to Mr. Fields’ wishes and the selection of many mathematicians, a very young and excellent mathematician has been selected to win this year’s Fields Medal!
“He solved Zhou’s Conjecture and the Twin Prime Number Conjecture in just one month. He also solved Hail’s Conjecture and Hodge’s Conjecture in two months!
“Not long ago, he solved Riemann’s Hypothesis!
“His name is Lin Fan!”
As soon as Wittens finished speaking, thunderous applause immediately rang out, causing the entire auditorium to shake.
Then, Wittens held the certificate and the medal and came in front of Lin Fan. “Congratulations, Lin Fan!”
“Thank you!” Lin Fan said.
Most of the people present took out their phones or cameras and took photos and videos of Lin Fan receiving the certificate and medal.
They wanted to keep this scene forever.
It was a historic scene!
They had to treasure this chance well!
However, they did not know that no matter if they took photos or videos, they would not be able to keep them.
Lin Fan did not want his appearance to be exposed by the media.
And he had a super smart watch.
After a long time, the sound of people taking photos and the applause slowly stopped.
Lin Fan picked up the microphone and said, “Thank you, everyone.”
Even though Lin Fan was speaking Chinese and most of the people present did not understand, they still raised their heads, looking forward to Lin Fan’s speech.
However…
The next moment, Lin Fan picked up his certificate and medal and walked off the stage.
Seeing this, everyone was stunned.
W-What was going on?
Wittens hurriedly said in Chinese, “P-Professor Lin, you want to… What do you… What?”
“I’ve already received the award,” said Lin Fan.
After a pause, he said, “I’m done speaking.”
