After nearly ten hours of flight, the plane finally landed at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport. The announcement in the cabin sounded, and the passengers unfastened their seat belts and began to get off the plane.
Yang Yongan carried his suitcase through the gangway and watched Lu Zhou leave. He glanced at his supervisor next to him and carefully asked.
"Teacher, you and Academician Lu … don't have a good relationship?"
Last time in Beijing, he had a feeling that something was amiss. Now, looking at the expression on Academician Wang's face, as well as his reaction along the way, he was even more certain of his guess.
Because of this, he didn't dare to get close to Lu Zhou. He was afraid that his supervisor would be unhappy.
After all, no matter what, he was still a member of the Yan University. No matter how good his relationship with Academician Lu was, Academician Lu's relationship wouldn't help him much. As a senior member of the Yan University, his boss was the person he really needed to please.
Hearing his student's question, even though Wang Shicheng really wanted to throw that person off the plane, he still denied it with a straight face.
"No such thing! Who told you that, don't talk nonsense. "
Yang Yongan: "…"
My god, just from this tone, it doesn't seem like it's nothing at all!
Looking at Yang Yongan's awkward face, Wang Shicheng went silent for a while. Finally, he changed to a gentle tone and said, "There are some things that you shouldn't worry about. I don't have anything in common with him, but you are both young people, so you should try to get along with him. This will help you in the future. "
Academician Wang didn't say anything else.
However, after hearing this, Yang Yongan, who was next to him, sighed in relief.
Of course, he didn't show this relief on his face. He just pretended to be honest and nodded obediently.
"I understand, teacher."
Before this, he was most worried that his teacher, or even the entire school of Yan University, would not get along with Academician Lu. At that time, even if he wanted to befriend this big shot with a bright future, he would have to consider the opinions of his fellow disciples.
But now, it seemed that the situation was not as he had feared.
His mentor just didn't like this person in private, but it wasn't to the extent of escalating the personal grudge to the point where he directly fell out with Old Qiu.
Actually, what Yang Yongan didn't know was that his mentor didn't just dislike Academician Lu. It was only because of practical reasons that he chose to give in to him.
After all, Lu Zhou's influence was no longer limited to the mathematics community, but even the entire academic community. Lu Zhou's influence was linked to the overall strength of a country and could influence national strategies.
For a scholar like him who had already jumped out of the Three Realms and was no longer within the Five Elements, the so-called schools were meaningless.
To be able to learn to such an extent …
He alone was a school of thought.
…
What Wang Shicheng didn't know was that if he walked out of the airport with Lu Zhou, he would definitely be humiliated by Lu Zhou.
In fact, when he followed Wang Peng out of the airport, even Lu Zhou himself was taken aback by the enthusiasm of the Mao Zi students.
Outside the airport, more than a dozen black cars of the same model and color were parked on the side of the road. A familiar-looking Russian took off his sunglasses and walked up with a warm smile on his face. He opened his arms and gave Lu Zhou a bear hug.
"Haha, welcome, Academician Lu! Welcome to Russia! Do you still remember me? "
Lu Zhou broke free from this warm hug. He shook his hand and smiled awkwardly.
He smiled awkwardly and said, "Hello, Mr. Georgiev … You are so enthusiastic."
"I said that if you come to Moscow to visit us, we will definitely come up with the most grand welcome ceremony to welcome you … Even though this is St. Petersburg, it's almost the same." After letting go of Lu Zhou's hand, Georgiev smiled and looked at the man and woman next to him. He said, "This is my daughter, Ms. Viktoria. I believe you should know her, so I don't need to introduce her. This is from the Ministry of Energy —"
"We've also met before." Minister Nowak smiled and reached out his right hand to shake Lu Zhou's hand. He said, "Welcome."
Even though Lu Zhou thought he was shameless, the two ministers came out to greet him.
"You guys are too polite."
"It's nothing compared to our friendship. Also, like Mr. Georgiev, last time in China, I promised you that if you have the opportunity to visit Russia, I will personally come to the airport to welcome you. "
Minister Nowak smiled at Lu Zhou and looked at the powerful man in a black suit standing next to him. He said, "Please allow me to introduce you, this is Mr. Maxim from the Federal Security Service. He will be responsible for your safety in Russia."
Compared to the two ministers, this agent from the Russian Security Service named Maksim didn't talk much, and he didn't use too many diplomatic phrases. His words were concise and to the point.
"Hello, Professor Lu, the ALPHA team has arrived in St. Petersburg. Our security personnel will be responsible for the security of the ICM conference. All academic activities you are engaged in here will receive the highest level of security. You can use this phone to contact me if you encounter any problems related to or not related to safety here. "
Lu Zhou took the retro brick-shaped phone and handed it to Wang Peng. He then looked at him and smiled as he said, "Thank you."
"You're welcome, for our long-term friendship."
Regardless of how sincere these words were, during this visit to Russia, Lu Zhou could clearly feel that the Russian security department was very attentive to his safety.
After all, no matter what, Russia wouldn't allow him to encounter any form of security threat here.
This was not only related to the country's image and diplomatic relations, but it was also related to many practical interests.
After exchanging a few words with Nowak from the Ministry of Energy, before Lu Zhou got in the car, this shrewd-looking Russian began to talk about the itinerary for the next two days.
"… Our motorcade will send you to your hotel. The motorcade that will pick you up tomorrow morning will arrive at the hotel at eight o 'clock on time … Of course, you can come down anytime, but it's best to be before noon."
Lu Zhou smiled and said, "Don't worry, I don't have the habit of sleeping in, I'll arrive on time."
Minister Nowak smiled and said, "Then I wish you a pleasant trip to Russia."
Prior to the visit, the Russian government extended an invitation to him through formal diplomatic channels, inviting him to visit the nuclear fusion power station that was under construction in St. Petersburg.
Therefore, in addition to attending the International Congress of Mathematicians, Lu Zhou also had to deal with a business trip.
However, this business trip wasn't too troublesome; it would only take up half a day at most.
In order to arrive before the start of the International Congress of Mathematicians, Lu Zhou arrived here two days in advance to deal with these "unimportant" things before the conference.
Lu Zhou walked to one of the cars. Just as he was about to get in the car, Viktoria, who had been standing next to Minister Georgiev, took a step forward and gently put her left hand on the car door. She looked at Lu Zhou and smiled.
"This is the second time we've met, so according to Russian etiquette, you owe me a hug."
Lu Zhou: "Is there such a custom in Russia?"
"Of course." Viktoria gently flicked her bangs and had a charming smile on her face. She blinked and said, "Professor Lu, are you not going to do as the Romans do? It's not gentlemanly to keep a lady waiting. "
"…"
After hesitating for a bit, Lu Zhou politely hugged Viktoria.
However, this enthusiastic Russian girl obviously didn't plan on just giving him a polite hug.
Lu Zhou felt like a hot breeze blew into his ear, and his face turned red. He instantly let go of the giggling Russian girl and hurriedly got into the car next to him.
Jesus Christ, is this part of Russian etiquette?
However, even though he felt like he was taken advantage of …
But that hug was quite impactful.
Yeah, impactful.
In many ways …
In the car, Wang Peng was sitting in the front passenger seat, and Mr. Maxim from the Federal Security Service was sitting in the back with Lu Zhou. Even though Minister Nowak only said that he was an agent, judging from his attitude, this agent's status shouldn't be very low.
Maxim noticed that Lu Zhou's expression was a bit unnatural after getting into the car. He smiled and spoke.
"Don't be so nervous, we'll make sure you're safe."
Lu Zhou squeezed a smile from his stiff face and said, "I'm not nervous, it's just that I haven't been abroad for a long time, I'm a bit … not used to it."
Mainly because of cultural customs.
Maxim shrugged and smiled heartily. He then said, "Okay then, let's talk about something relaxing … What do you think of Miss Viktoria?"
Lu Zhou: "… What do you mean?"
"Like the hug just now."
Lu Zhou didn't know how to describe it. He frowned and thought for a while before speaking in an uncertain tone.
"… Like she was hit by something."
Maxim was taken aback for a moment. Then, he laughed and whistled.
"Hit by a ball? That's a good analogy. I didn't expect Professor Lu to be such an interesting person. "
Lu Zhou: "…"
When the f * ck did I say that?!
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