Three days passed quickly.
Although people say that the Internet is forgettable very quickly, it is obvious that Twin Prime Conjecture was not forgotten so quickly. The corresponding title is still on the hot search lists of many platforms. Even though the ranking has dropped, it is still attracting people's attention.
Of course, the world is still functioning normally.
For example, at the Princeton Annual Mathematics Conference, after the first day ended, the agenda for the following meetings continued normally, and it was already the last day.
Inevitably, after Xiao Yi's report, other reports seemed a bit bleak, and not many people paid attention. Most of the participants were still unable to calm down because of Twin Prime Conjecture's proof.
Of course, perhaps for those reporters, their mood was not so peaceful.
Just like that, the closing ceremony of this annual mathematics conference has arrived.
Peter Sanak, as Chairman of the Organizing Committee of this meeting, is delivering a speech for the closing ceremony.
"... Undoubtedly, this Princeton Mathematics Annual Conference is extremely successful."
"I am very happy to witness a landmark result at this conference, and it has been recognized by the mathematics community."
"The end of Twin Prime Conjecture announces that we have achieved another huge breakthrough in number theory."
"From another perspective, this also means that no matter how difficult the problem is, we should always believe that it will eventually be solved. It is nothing more than time."
"For example, Riemann Hypothesis, and Hodge Conjecture, etc., although even now, we are still far away from proving them."
"But for mathematics, no matter how long it takes, it is worth the wait."
"That is, our human bodies cannot last that long."
"But at least when we pass away and see those mathematicians in the sky, we can also tell them these answers."
"So, I still want to express my gratitude to Xiao Yi here. He allowed me to see the birth of Twin Prime Theorem before I died."
"For scholars like us, the more truths we can witness in this life, the more worthwhile it is, isn't it?"
Peter Sanak said with a smile.
More than a thousand attendees gave warm applause, and of course more people turned their attention to Xiao Yi sitting in the first row, with admiration and gratitude on their faces.
For example, Goldstone, such as Ivanets.
"Okay, now it's time to announce the winners of our annual mathematics conference this year."
Peter Sanak said.
"First of all, the first award is the best speaker. Well... I think this is also an award without any suspense."
The audience understood what he meant and laughed.
Are there any other options for this?
"Then please invite Xiao Yi to come on stage and receive your award!"
Xiao Yi, who was sitting in the first row, stood up quickly and walked onto the podium amidst the applause of the audience.
Sanak picked up the certificate belonging to the best reporter and handed it to Xiao Yi. Of course, the award also included a bonus of 10,000 US dollars. This money will naturally enter Xiao Yi's account after the end.
"Congratulations, young man."
"Thank you, professor." Xiao Yi nodded to express his gratitude.
Sanak smiled slightly, "This award should be the first award you have won in the mathematics world. I hope it can bring enough motivation to you."
"Of course, in terms of your abilities, it may not be that heavy in the near future. However, I hope you can remember it. No matter what, it also represents the weight of Twin Prime Conjecture."
Xiao Yi nodded solemnly. "I will definitely remember it."
Sanak nodded, then took a few steps back, leaving the center of the camera to Xiao Yi, and applauded him.
Xiao Yi unfolded the certificate in his hands, faced the camera, took the photo, and bowed slightly at the end.
"Thank you!"
Then he left the podium.
Sanak walked back to the middle and said with a smile, "In addition, I want to share with you some news. Regarding the proof paper of Twin Prime Conjecture, I have signed a copyright transfer agreement on behalf of "Annals of Mathematics" and Xiao Yi."
"Remember, it's our "Annals of Mathematics", not AMS, nor ACTA, nor Inventiones!"
The entire venue burst into laughter.
Xiao Yi, who had just stepped down, almost staggered, but managed to avoid falling directly.
When he finally sat back in his seat, he could only shake his head in confusion. Unexpectedly, this Professor Sanak was quite competitive.
Apparently, the battle between the editors of the three top magazines a few days ago finally came to an end.
Hmm...
This result was naturally decided by Xiao Yi. After all, Professor Sanak expressed this request in the email, not to mention...
It is true that as Sanak said, so many top results in the number theory world were eventually published in "Annals of Mathematics". Publishing the proof of Twin Prime Conjecture on this paper is probably following tradition.
Of course, the main reason is also the status of "Annals of Mathematics", which is still ranked first even among Four Top Journals.
However, there were only two editors who had a dispute with Professor Sanak, and there was no one from "Inventiones Mathematicae"?
This probably affects Chi Yu?
The end of the closing ceremony also means that it is time for people who came to participate in this meeting to leave.
However, Xiao Yi is an exception.
"Are you going back to China with Professor Zhang Yitang next month?"
In the hotel, Academician Xun Yong was packing his luggage and asked Xiao Yi.
Xiao Yi nodded and said, "Yes, Cole Algebra Prize's award ceremony is at the end of January, and it will start in more than half a month, so I can only not go back yet."
"That's all we can do." Academician Xun Yong nodded, and then looked at the young man in front of him with emotion. "Cole Algebra Prize, it's really incredible..."
But then he shook his head.
What are you thinking about? Cole Algebra Prize is nothing in front of Twin Prime Conjecture.
Then he said, "Okay, you should follow Professor Terence Tao and Professor Zhang Yitang in the next period of time. Don't go to any strange places. You should stay at UCLA until Cole Algebra Prize awards the award, and then go to UCSB. Don't run around after arriving."
"I know." Xiao Yi nodded.
I went to UCLA and UCSB to discuss the topic with Terence Tao in Los Angeles and Zhang Yitang in Santa Barbara.
Then before the Chinese New Year, I returned to China with Zhang Yitang.
Although Zhang Yitang will not return to China during the Chinese New Year, he will take some time to go back to China to visit. This year, due to Xiao Yi's reasons, he plans to go with Xiao Yi to take care of this minor.
At this time, there was a knock on their hotel room door.
I opened it and saw Terence Tao, Maynard, and Zhang Yitang walking in.
"Xiao Yi, are you ready?"
Xiao Yi said, "It's ready."
"That's OK. We still have five hours before our flight to California, so you don't have to be too anxious." Terence Tao patted Xiao Yi on the shoulder.
Then they also saw Xun Yong. This time, they came here mainly to explain to Xun Yong the next arrangements for Xiao Yi and to reassure him.
Finally, Xun Yong was relieved for the time being and said, "Then I will leave Xiao Yi to you, Professor Tao, and Professor Zhang, I'll excuse you."
"Don't worry, Professor Xun." Terence Tao nodded with a smile, "Xiao Yi is now a treasure in our mathematics community. Of course we will ensure his safety."
After some exchanges, Xun Yong looked at the time and realized it was time for him to leave. Finally, he emphasized it to Xiao Yi before taking his luggage and leaving.
Time passed quickly, and finally Xiao Yi got on a plane flying to Los Angeles with Terence Tao, and James·Maynard, while Zhang Yitang flew to Santa Barbara.
In the first half month, he belonged to the research group of Terence Tao. After receiving Cole Algebra Prize, he belonged to the research group of Zhang Yitang.
"This dormitory is where you will stay temporarily during this period."
After arriving at UCLA, Terence Tao took Xiao Yi into a student dormitory on campus and said.
"It took me a lot of effort to apply for this dormitory, but I should be relieved now."
Looking at the single dormitory in front of him, Xiao Yi also nodded with satisfaction. Although the dormitory space is relatively small, he can only live there for half a month, which is enough.
Moreover, student dormitories are indeed safer than living outside.
Hmm...
Of course it's only relative.
If something like [the most introverted classmate in the class tells me not to come to school tomorrow] happens.
Ahem...
"Thank you, Terence."
Xiao Yi thanked.
Terence is the English name of Terence Tao. Before, he had always called him Professor Tao, which seemed unfamiliar, so Terence Tao suggested that he call himself that.
"You're welcome, this is my responsibility!"
Terence Tao smiled and waved his hand, and then said, "Okay, at nine o'clock tomorrow morning, we will all come to my office, and then start our discussion of the topic!"
"Okay!" Xiao Yi nodded. The next period of time will naturally be the formal research on the project!
It was already late, and Terence Tao left the dormitory without staying any longer.
Xiao Yi also put away his luggage, then washed up, and finally lay on the bed. After a while, he fell asleep.