Dean Lu did not lie to him. The million-dollar check was the last time. After that, although the discussion about this matter was still fermenting on the internet, no media came to the school to disturb his daily life.
Later on, Lu Zhou found out that the school had actually blocked a lot of interviews for him, including a few media outlets that interviewed him a while ago. They were all formal media outlets with integrity. A lot of small media outlets and freelance journalists couldn't even get into the school.
After all, the school was still a place to study.
Proper publicity helped increase the school's reputation and increase the number of students. However, if it was not done properly, it would disturb the peace of the school and ruin the positive academic atmosphere. Regarding this point, the school leaders still had a balance in their hearts.
On Saturday, Lu Zhou went to ICBC. Under the personal reception of the ICBC branch president, he cashed the one million yuan check.
Lu Zhou sent away the insurance and financial products salesmen before he quickly left the bank. He didn't come back to his senses until he got on the Di Di at the door. He only felt that his whole body was floating, as if he was dreaming.
He had never been so rich before.
As a result, he didn't know how to spend the money he suddenly had.
Should I save it first?
Lu Zhou got off the car at the school gate and took out his phone for the nth time. He looked at the string of zeros in the text message and his heart was pounding.
"… I've got one million. Now, I'm only four million away from completing the second mission's condition."
Lu Zhou chanted a few times and put his phone back in his pocket. He then walked to the food street in front of the school gate.
He found a small restaurant to eat lunch. When he walked through the school gate, it was already two o 'clock in the afternoon.
He remembered that Professor Tang called him yesterday. Before he went back to his dorm, he first went to the laboratory building and found Professor Tang's office.
He knocked on the door and heard "come in". Lu Zhou pushed the door open and walked in.
When Professor Tang saw him, he smiled and said, "Kid, you've been having a good time these past few days."
Lu Zhou smiled and said, "Professor, don't make fun of me. I'm so annoyed …"
The two graduate students in the office rolled their eyes and decided to ignore this guy.
Annoyed?
Why don't you give me a million and let me worry for you?
This was a classic case of taking advantage of others but still acting innocent. It was too hateful!
Professor Tang picked up the vacuum flask and took a sip of hot tea. He smiled and said, "Oh? You seem quite happy. Are you planning to enter the entertainment industry next? "
Lu Zhou smiled embarrassedly and decided not to speak.
"Alright, I still have class later, so I won't chat with you. Let's get down to business." Old Tang saw that Lu Zhou didn't say anything. He paused for a second and said, "I have an invitation letter here from Princeton University. There will be an international number theory conference in Princeton in February next year. They want to invite you to give an academic report."
"Academic conference?" Lu Zhou was puzzled.
Professor Tang smiled and said, "That's right. Academic progress lies in communication. Try to attend as many international mathematics conferences as possible. It will only be good for your personal development. Especially this conference, it is quite influential in the international number theory field. You're the first undergraduate student to receive an academic report from this conference. Take advantage of this opportunity. The school will reimburse your round-trip plane ticket and accommodation expenses. Don't worry! "
Even if he used this opportunity to communicate with his peers, he would still gain a lot from it.
Lu Zhou took the written invitation letter from Professor Tang and nodded.
"Then I'll go back and prepare."
"Take out your thesis and edit it. Just write a simple speech. Concise and comprehensive will do. The focus is on the QA stage. I'm sure many people in the number theory field have questions. They'll ask you during the Q&A session. You have to prepare well! "said Professor Tang.
"Okay … Then, I'll go back first?" said Lu Zhou as he nodded.
"Don't leave just yet. There's one more thing," said Professor Tang with a smile. He paused for a second and said, "Secretary Liu is going to recommend you to be one of the top ten outstanding young people in China. Even if you don't get selected, at least you'll be nominated. "
Top ten outstanding young people in China!
Lu Zhou's pupils contracted.
He had heard of the "Top ten outstanding young people in China" selection. Apparently, it was planned by the China Youth Union and co-sponsored by ten major news outlets. The purpose was to recommend young talents and set an example for the times. It seemed like there had only been a total of ten selections …
Its influence was on par with the May 4th Youth Medal!
Lu Zhou held his breath. His heartbeat sped up, but he quickly calmed down.
First of all, it was just a proof of Zhou's conjecture. It was still questionable if it was worthy of this award. After all, this award was not for the scientific research field. It was for all industries in the country. The review criteria was social contribution.
Also, as a political capital, the selection of this award was often not as simple as it looked.
If he won a Fields Award, there would be some hope.
Secondly, there was no such thing as a free gift.
The last time Secretary Liu came to the school to ask about his well-being, it was to show that the municipal government valued education and scientific researchers. This time, he suddenly recommended Lu Zhou for the top ten outstanding young people in China. It was not as simple as it looked.
When Lu Zhou thought about this, the fire in his heart faded a bit.
He had never doubted his own intelligence.
But …
When it came to EQ, he had some self-awareness.
Lu Zhou did not give an answer. He just smiled and respectfully asked, "Teacher, what do you think?"
Professor Tang smiled and said, "My opinion? That depends on where you want to go. If you want to go into politics and develop in the government, this is an opportunity. Secretary Liu might be your benefactor. If you develop well, you can become a representative in the future. As for how far you can go in the future, that will depend on your own luck. "
Lu Zhou did not say anything.
Professor Tang was not in a hurry. He just sat there and drank his tea.
After a while, Lu Zhou suddenly smiled and shook his head, "I'm a government student who is always on the verge of passing. I'm afraid I'm not cut out for this job."
For a child of a worker whose father worked in the government, this proposal was quite tempting. If he could seize this opportunity, he could become a university president or even the dean of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. With his black technology system, he might be able to walk a different path.
However, Lu Zhou felt that it was important to know one's own limits.
Also, he felt that he was used to doing whatever he wanted. Life in the government might not be what he wanted.
"Looks like you're quite self-aware. I don't think you're cut out for this job," said Professor Tang with a smile as he put the vacuum flask on the desk. He looked at Lu Zhou and nodded with approval. He then said, "Since you've already made a decision, reject it. Remember to be tactful when you reject."
Lu Zhou thought for a bit and said, "I'm not talented enough to take on this honor … Is that okay?"
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