It had been a month since Lu Zhou last appeared at the Princeton Institute for Advanced Study.
A few days ago, Vera could still contact him through social media. Now, he didn't even reply to her emails.
Professor Pierre Deligne, who used to be Professor Lu's supervisor, said that this kind of closed-door research that was completely isolated from the outside world was Professor Lu's unique way of thinking. Not replying to emails meant that Lu Zhou was getting closer and closer to achieving results.
However, as his student and assistant, Vera was still worried.
In fact, it wasn't just Vera who was worried about Lu Zhou's safety. All of Lu Zhou's students, including Qin Yue, were worried that something had happened to him.
Therefore, Hadi's group took some time over the weekend and went to Lu Zhou's small mansion between Princeton University and the Institute for Advanced Study to visit their professor.
They had to at least make sure that their professor was still alive …
"Jesus Christ … The doorknob is covered in dust. How long has it been since our professor left the house?" Hadi rubbed his finger on the doorknob and looked at the dust stains on his finger. His eyes widened as he said, "If I don't leave the house for a month, I'll die."
He was a member of the Princeton soccer club and would play soccer every evening. If he didn't go, he would feel uncomfortable the next day. Even canned cod couldn't cheer him up.
Could someone really lock themselves in their house for more than a month and completely isolate themselves from society?
If Lu Zhou stayed in his house, Lu Zhou might as well kill him.
Qin Yue said seriously, "So this is the difference between you and the professor. If you could spend more time playing football on research, our progress would definitely be much faster than it is now."
The progress of two grown men was being led by a little girl. As a straight man, even if Qin Yue was usually quite honest, he couldn't help but ridicule his teammate.
"No." Hadi shook his head and said, "I don't think that's the main difference. The main difference is IQ."
Vera: "…"
Qin Yue: "…"
Jerick: "…"
Wei Wen: "…"
Seeing that the others did not speak, the Brazilian guy was slightly stunned. He scratched his cheek and said, "Why are you guys looking at me like that?"
It was quite embarrassing …
Jerick smiled awkwardly. "It's nothing … I just think it takes a lot of courage to admit it. I really admire you! "
Hadi laughed heartily and patted his junior on the shoulder. "It's no big deal. We're all the same."
Vera, Qin Yue, Jerick, and Wei Wen: "…"
MMP。
That makes sense, and I can't refute it.
Wei Wen lightly coughed and lightly said, "Don't forget what we came here for. Brother Qin, go and press the doorbell. "
There was a subtle expression on Qin Yue's face. "This … I think you should go."
Wei Wen: "…"
Neither of the two people standing at the door moved.
It wasn't just Qin Yue and Wei Wen, even Hadi didn't touch the doorbell.
Even though everyone wanted to know what was going on with Lu Zhou, no one wanted to interrupt his train of thought. Even though Professor Lu might not blame them, the cost of interrupting his train of thought wasn't something any of them could afford …
It was unknown when it started, but the originally clear and boundless blue sky had suddenly darkened.
Dark clouds appeared out of nowhere and blocked the beige sunlight. It seemed that a heavy rainstorm was brewing.
It was as if something big was about to happen.
"It's cloudy." Vera looked at the thick dark clouds and reached out her hand. She muttered, "It looks like it's going to rain."
In this alternate season of spring and summer, the changes in the weather were always unpredictable.
Hadi rolled his eyes and came up with a bad idea. He said, "We can take shelter from the rain —"
However, he was only halfway through his sentence.
The door that had been sealed for a long time was pushed open.
Lu Zhou walked out of the house and was about to walk to the garage when he suddenly noticed the students standing at the door. He paused for a second.
"What are you guys … standing here for?"
Qin Yue immediately said, "Hadi was worried that you got carbon dioxide poisoning while playing with the fireplace, so he wanted to visit you …"
Hadi suddenly panicked and said, "Hey, buddy, I didn't say that!" ‘
Lu Zhou: "…"
Although he did like the fireplace.
But it was almost summer. Other than a lunatic, who would burn firewood in the fireplace for no reason?!
"Professor, you haven't been to a number theory class for a long time. Your students miss you very much," Vera whispered as she stood next to him. She then said, "Also, the class will end in half a month. You should start preparing for the subject exam."
"I've been a bit busy lately," said Lu Zhou as he rubbed his nose. He looked at the little girl and said, "Can you help me with the final exam?"
He felt like he was too relaxed as a professor. Most of the school work was given to the teaching assistants, and he barely even saw the students.
Maybe I should give this little girl a raise?
With such a tone, Vera couldn't refuse at all. She blushed and nodded. "Okay …"
Jerick noticed the car keys in Lu Zhou's hand and asked curiously, "Professor, are you planning on going somewhere?"
"Yeah, that's right," said Lu Zhou. He looked around at his students and asked, "Which one of you has a driver's license? Are you familiar with the roads in New York? "
Jerick and Hadi raised their hands at the same time.
Hadi raised his hand the highest, and he had the most enthusiastic expression on his face.
However, Lu Zhou pretended not to see it and threw the car keys in Jerick's hand.
"Take me to Columbia University, I'm going to visit an acquaintance there."
Hardy said with a wronged expression, "Professor, I know how to drive too."
Lu Zhou looked at this guy and said, "Maybe you can, but I don't trust you with the steering wheel."
Hadi: "…"
After Jerick got the car keys, he quickly went to the garage and drove Lu Zhou's Ford Explorer out.
He looked at Lu Zhou, who was sitting in the passenger seat. He hesitated for a second and asked, "It's going to rain soon, is it really okay for us to go now?"
Lu Zhou put on his seatbelt and looked at the sky. Lu Zhou said without hesitation, "It's just a rainstorm, it can't stop me."
Hearing this, Jerick's expression changed slightly, and he asked excitedly, "You … succeeded?"
"Sort of, but there's still one last step," said Lu Zhou. He closed his eyes and said, "I'm going to sleep for a while, remember to wake me up."
Shortly after, Lu Zhou could hear Lu Zhou's breathing.
He hadn't slept in a while.
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