Perelman's sudden visit didn't startle Lu Zhou, but it startled the leaders of Jin Ling University.
After all, this big name was too famous.
Even people who didn't know much about mathematics had heard rumors about him, the Millennium Prize Problems, and the million-dollar prize.
Many well-known universities, including Harvard University, University of California, Berkeley, and Princeton, had invited him to teach there, but unfortunately, none of them were successful.
Now, this recluse, who once rejected invitations from the world's top 10 universities, suddenly came to Jin Ling University. Not only did he move a small stool to sit in the back of the classroom, but he was also paying attention in class. How could everyone not feel flattered?
The only person who didn't feel anything was Lu Zhou himself.
After all, he had seen a lot of people who were better than Perelman.
However, Lu Zhou obviously underestimated the attraction of an internationally renowned scholar to the leaders of Jin Ling University.
Ever since he returned to China to teach, Jin Ling University had been consolidating the influence he had gained in the mathematics world. He was determined to make Jin Ling University the mathematics center of Asia and even the world.
In fact, with the support of many alumni such as Lu Zhou, Jin Ling University had made great achievements in the past six or seven years. They had even gradually developed mathematics into a more dominant subject than physics and computer science.
However, even then, a world-class university couldn't be built in a year or two. It was still a few generations of scholars away from becoming a world-class university.
Now that Perelman suddenly came, even though it was low-key, a lot of people were still tempted.
Under the suggestion of Director Chen from the international department, the secretary of Jin Ling University convened a meeting to discuss how to keep this big name.
At the meeting, Dean Qin from the mathematics department was the first to speak.
"The first problem is the accommodation problem. This is the most critical problem. If he can't find a place to stay, even if he wants to stay, there's no place to stay. "
Secretary: "Do you have any good suggestions?"
Dean Qin: "The new staff dormitory has a good environment, especially the No. 2 residential area. It was originally prepared for the talent introduction program, so I suggest we arrange for him to live there first."
The secretary asked, "What about the accommodation? What are the appropriate standards? "
Dean Qin thought for a bit and said, "With Professor Perelman's status in the field of mathematics, it's not unreasonable for him to be an academician."
The secretary nodded and noted down the suggestion.
With Professor Perelman's level, regardless of whether he went to Berkeley or Princeton, his annual salary would be at least 300,000 USD. The upper limit was the 600,000 USD salary of the highest-paid mathematics professor in the United States. Arranging accommodation for him was not a problem.
If Lu Zhou could stay, it would be a huge boost to Jin Ling University's mathematics influence.
The dean of the School of Foreign Languages immediately suggested, "In terms of food, I remember that Russians and we have different eating habits. Our cafeteria doesn't seem to have a Russian-style restaurant. I suggest we add a window."
Dean Qin frowned and said, "Russian restaurant? Other than bread, are there any other special delicacies in Russia? "
"Well, of course, there are, for example …" The dean of the School of Foreign Languages racked his brains for a while and finally came up with a few that could barely be considered. "For example … canned cod, caviar, and borscht."
Dean Qin, "…"
Everyone: "…"
"We can consider this suggestion. Add an international restaurant in cafeteria number four and five. We can also take care of the international students," said the secretary as he nodded. He then looked at his assistant and said, "Xiao Wang, write this down."
Director Chen sat at the conference table for a while. He felt like it was time to speak.
If he waited any longer, all the good ideas would be put forward, and he, the initiator of the meeting, would lose his sense of existence. Therefore, he coughed lightly and spoke slowly.
"I heard that Perelman doesn't speak Chinese."
Everyone at the conference table looked over, especially Dean Qin, who had a speechless expression on his face.
Why the f * ck did I hear this?
Director Chen looked around the conference table and had a warm smile on his face as he spoke.
"It's not just Professor Perelman. In fact, many visiting scholars and foreign professors have encountered language barriers, cultural barriers, and many other problems.
"We all know that Jin Ling University belongs to the people of the country, but its future belongs to the world. In order to better promote the internationalization strategy that we have always adhered to, and in order to be a good host, I suggest that we adopt a many-to-one model, mobilize our students, and help them solve the problems that they encounter in life on their own initiative. "
"Just like Professor Perelman. He is a respected scholar academically. His valuable scientific research experience can provide knowledge guidance for our students. And in terms of living and cultural exchanges, our students can help him better integrate into our society and feel the warmth of home. "
This was watertight, and there didn't seem to be anything wrong with it.
The secretary nodded and was about to ask Xiao Wang to write this down. However, he quickly thought about it and frowned.
"… Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"
There was nothing wrong with this, but students and teachers were in a special position. When it came to communication outside of the classroom, it was inevitable that people would have some bad associations.
Faced with professors who had credits in their hands, students belonged to the disadvantaged group. Sometimes, if you frowned or felt an itch in your nose, it might make the student you were talking to feel uneasy for a while.
Generally speaking, professors who cared about their reputation would avoid contact with students outside of the classroom. One reason was to avoid putting pressure on students outside of the classroom, and the other was to avoid being used by students who were too mature.
After all, similar problems had happened before …
Director Chen smiled and said, "Secretary, don't worry, this is definitely not a problem! People who think there is a problem are full of dirty thoughts, don't care about their opinions! For Jin Ling University students, there is an additional channel to connect with the international community. For foreign teachers, there is an additional opportunity to understand China and Jin Ling University. This is definitely beneficial — "
When the secretary heard this, his eyebrows gradually relaxed. He felt like it made sense.
However, at this moment, Principal Xu, who had been silent all this while, suddenly chuckled.
"Director Chen, are you inviting people for an outing, or are you inviting people to teach?"
Director Chen paused for a second. He saw that Principal Xu's face was a little unfriendly, so he quickly explained with a smile.
"Um … Of course I'm inviting people to teach. Aren't we just discussing how to be a good host?"
Principal Xu snorted through his nose.
"You're being a good host? That's a bit too eager. Students and professors need to be careful in their daily lives. You, on the other hand, are you trying to find them a son or a daughter? "
"Principal Xu, with all due respect, you're being too sensitive. This isn't sincere. At most, it's convenient." Director Chen sighed and said in a sincere tone, "We're a university in a developing country, so we have to use the methods of a developing country. Even though Academician Lu has helped us gain some international status, if we don't solidify it, wouldn't we be wasting Academician Lu's efforts? "
When Principal Xu heard this, he suddenly laughed.
"Oh, I'm being too sensitive? You have the nerve to bring up Academician Lu. What did he do? What did he rely on to win the respect of others? What did you do? What did you do? If I may say something unpleasant, do you think you can be compared to him? "
Director Chen's face turned red, and he was speechless.
The smile on Principal Xu's face gradually became cold.
"First-rate universities focus on academics, second-rate universities focus on discipline, what are third-rate universities doing? Doing all kinds of dishonest things all day long! I emphasized more than once at the meeting that we have to build a first-class university. We have to be an international university that is academically open-minded, ideologically inclusive, and socially responsible. "
"What is internationalization? Is the word internationalization supported by the number of foreign professors? Or the color of your skin? Do I need you to play some tricks to attract some garbage to come in? Have you ever been in a f * cking laboratory? What does a serious scholar need? "
Principal Xu was different from the bureaucrats who liked to beat around the bush. After all, he was from an academic background, and he was one of the contributors to the 863 plan. Therefore, Principal Xu was very blunt with his words. He did not even give Director Chen a chance to argue.
"But other schools —"
"Other schools are other schools! If you want to go, I won't let you stay! "
"I'll put my principles here. Reasonable treatment is fine, but special treatment is not allowed! What kind of scholars are scholars if they're not here to learn? We would rather not have such a person! Don't think you're a fat translator with a beer belly. "
Although they knew he was not talking about them, many people at the conference table subconsciously shrank their stomachs, especially the dean of the foreign language department. He did not know whether to laugh or cry. He could not criticize the principal, so he looked at Director Chen and shook his head.
In order to climb up, this person's proposal was a bit too much.
It was impossible for the school to prohibit students from interacting with professors. As long as there was no academic conflict, it was fine for students to organize their own social gatherings.
But how could this kind of thing be led by the school?
To put it bluntly, what was the purpose of the school?
Was this something that could be compromised through "methods"?
This was the first time many people saw Principal Xu lose his temper. He did not even give face to the secretary.
Director Chen was full of grievances. He felt like he was doing this for the future of Jin Ling University.
However, this was obviously not the time to talk back. He looked at the angry Principal Xu and knew that if he continued to argue, it would not end well for him. Therefore, he quickly lowered his head and apologized.
"You're right, this approach is a bit inappropriate. I'll go back and study it —"
"Study my a * s, what's there to study?" Principal Xu stared at Director Chen, who still did not know what he did wrong. He slammed the table and stood up. "The meeting is over, dismissed!"
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