Why Would Anyone Choose to Be a Lazy Dog If They Had the Talent?

"Director Wang hasn't been discharged from the hospital yet?" Ou Ye asked.

"No, Director Wang told me to take care of myself. My Doctoral Thesis is finished, and I can just send it out for review myself." Xiao Huang's Doctoral Thesis is about to be completed. According to regulations, after the Doctoral Thesis is finished, it must be sent out for blind review by experts, and then a defense meeting will be held.

Xiao Huang is also a very talented person. During his doctoral studies, his supervisor, Director Wang, was on long-term sick leave. Xiao Huang was able to write his Doctoral Thesis to this stage, entirely due to his own talent and hard work.

Now, even Teacher Ou has been discharged from the hospital, but Director Wang is still not discharged.

Director Wang's position may be in jeopardy, and Teacher Ou may take his place.

Life is unpredictable.

Xiao Huang respected and was very grateful to Ou Ye. In the first half of last year, Ou Ye lent him money so that he could use it to treat his mother's illness.

Xiao Huang has already returned the money to Ou Ye.

But Xiao Huang remembered the kindness of lending him the money.

These days, if someone you have no blood relation to lends you tens of thousands of yuan at zero interest, and doesn't pressure you to repay it, saying you can pay it back whenever you have the money, that's a huge favor.

This debt of gratitude, this affection, even if it were repaid with sex, would be deserved.

A drop of kindness deserves a spring of gratitude. Xiao Huang poured a glass of warm water and handed it to Ou Ye: "Teacher Ou, after I graduate with my doctorate, I'd like to stay and work in the mathematics department."

"Oh, really?" Ou Ye said casually.

Xiao Huang also knew that although he was pursuing his doctorate at Yenching University, it would actually be very difficult for him to get an offer from the Big Mathematics Department at Yenching University after graduation.

First, you need to be handsome. Then, you need to publish several SCI paper as the first author to have a chance of getting an offer from the Big Mathematics Department at Yenching University, starting as an assistant researcher or at most Associate Researcher.

Xiao Huang is not handsome. He has published one SCI paper as the first author. Including his doctoral dissertation which is almost finished, he has a maximum of two SCI papers.

These days, even undergraduates are publishing SCI papers. As a doctoral student about to defend his dissertation, Xiao Huang's two SCI papers are hardly a remarkable research asset.

Xiao Huang had also thought that after graduating with a PhD from Yenching University, he would work as a postdoctoral researcher for a few years at a top research institution like the Princeton Institute for Advanced Study. When he returned to the capital with a box of papers of the caliber of the Annals of Mathematics, the entire capital would tremble.

Sigh, keep dreaming.

It will come true in your In the Dream.

It seems unlikely that Professor Old Wang, who is suffering from prostate problems, will be able to continue fighting on the front lines.

As the saying goes, "When you leave, the tea cools." If you're not on the front lines for a long time, you'll eventually fade into obscurity.

Of all the math majors who were close to Xiao Huang, only Ou Ye remained.

Teacher Ou has returned to work, and she looks to be in excellent condition. She is radiant, has smooth skin, and even the way she walks exudes a captivating charm.

After being discharged from the hospital, Teacher Ou was like a different person. She was healthier and more charming.

Xiao Huang sincerely said, "Yes, I want to stay and work in the School of Mathematical Sciences; it's my ideal. Last month, I turned 28 and automatically withdrew from the Communist Youth League. From 18 to 28, from adolescence to middle age, I've dedicated my entire youth to Yenching University. If I have the opportunity, I'd like to Teacher Ou's research project group; that's my dream."

Ou Ye countered, "Isn't your ideal and dream to pursue higher education in Princeton Institute for Advanced Study?"

"Going to Princeton Institute for Advanced Study further studies is just a dream," Xiao Huang said honestly.

"Ideals, dreams, and thoughts, Xiao Huang, you're really funny." Ou Ye was amused. Now that she's back to work, she really needs a few capable assistants.

Of Zhao Tian, Xiao Yun, Zeng Han, one has just started graduate school, and the other two haven't even graduated with their bachelor's degrees.

These three students were lucky; their names appeared in the author list of "Strong BSD Conjecture Proof".

Edison said, if you have the ability, who would want to be a dog lying down?

In the eyes of others, Zhao Tian, Xiao Yun, Zeng Han, three research dogs, became epic examples of lazy dogs.

Although the three students were very smart and hardworking, and did indeed help Ou Ye with a lot of trivial calculations, analysis, and data processing, they couldn't even be considered research dogs; they were more like three puppies.

Zhao Tian, Xiao Yun, and Zeng Han will have independent research rights in at least five to eight years. This is the most optimistic estimate.

Xiao Huang is about to graduate with his doctorate. If he works hard and has a bit of luck and the help of benefactors, he will soon be able to become independent in scientific research.

Shen Qi's assistants include Zhou Yu'an, a Ramanujan Prize winner, and a group of overseas returnees who have long been independent.

Ou Ye's capable assistant must at least be a PhD with independent research capabilities.

"Oh dear!" Xiao Huang slapped his forehead, exclaiming in surprise, "I almost forgot something important!"

"What is it?"

Xiao Huang opened his drawer, took out an envelope, and handed it to Ou Ye: "Yesterday afternoon, someone from the Mathematics Department of Shuimu University delivered an invitation letter. I was the only one in the office at the time, so I accepted it on their behalf."

Ou Ye took the envelope. The top corner of the envelope was printed with the Tsinghua University logo, and in the center were the words: "To Professor Ou Ye".

Ou Ye took out the contents of the envelope; it was a beautifully crafted invitation.

The letter stated:

"Dear Professor Ou Ye:

Our department has decided to hold a special seminar on the explanation of the "Strong BSD Conjecture Proof" on [Date] in Hall 2 of the Tsinghua University Auditorium. We cordially invite you to share your insights on the "Strong BSD Conjecture Proof". Your attendance is greatly appreciated.

Best wishes

Healthy!

Mathematics Department, Shuimu University

Contact person: Du Yang.

"Shuimu University invited me to a meeting? The date is next Tuesday, isn't it?" Ou Ye thought to herself that Shuimu University was really interesting. It's just a street away from home, yet they still sent me an invitation, making it so formal.

"Teacher Ou, I think you should go. This Du Yang is Academician Su Wenxie's student, and Academician Su Wenxie's team is working on the explanation of the <Strong BSD Conjecture Proof>. I personally think that Academician Su's Team may have encountered some incomprehensible problems in their explanation work, so if you have time next Tuesday, it would be best to go. After all, they are doing this voluntarily, and their main motivation is not to gain profit. Academician Su is also a highly respected senior in the industry, so we should give him face." Xiao Huang spoke eloquently, offering advice and suggestions, displaying the demeanor of a strategist.

Writing out the Strong BSD Conjecture Proof difficult, and explaining it is equally challenging.

If you can't explain it, then don't bother explaining it.

That makes sense, but what Xiao Huang said is also true; we still have to give Academician Su face.

Ou Ye greatly respects Academician Su. Academician Su's ancestors laid the foundation for modern mathematics in China, and Academician Su Wenxie himself made great contributions to Chinese mathematics.

Ou Ye is the author, having written a difficult and obscure book. Academician Su Wenxie's team provided annotations for the book to help readers fully understand it. This is roughly the relationship between Ou Ye and Academician Su Wenxie's team.

It's understandable that the team that created the annotations would engage in academic exchanges with the author.

"Alright then, I'll go." In the past, Ou Ye would probably have said, "I'm so scared, I'm terrified of speaking in front of so many people." But Ou Ye is different now. "I'll go, what's there to be afraid of?"