Chapter 637

"Let's order."

After exchanging pleasantries, Gu Lu waved the waiter over.

Gu Lu handed the menu to Zhang Wei, "Senior Brother Zhang, I'm treating you today, you can order whatever you want."

Zhang Wei waved his hand, "Professor Gu, you should take the order. I have been away from China for such a long time, and I no longer remember some of the flavors of our Chinese cuisine."

Gu Lu nodded without forcing it, "Okay, then I'll just watch and click."

Gu Lu ordered some of the restaurant's special dishes, which were about the same size for two people.

The dishes were served quickly.

Gu Lu didn't ask for wine.

So the two of them were eating and chatting.

Of course, the conversation at the beginning was about trivial matters.

For example, let’s take Gu Lu and Zhang Wei’s experiences abroad.

Gu Lu studied at Princeton University during his graduate studies, and Zhang Wei studied at Columbia University.

The two universities are not far apart, so there are many similarities in some customs and customs.

"Haha, it turns out that someone really dares to open a casino in the town of Princeton. This boss is too young!" Zhang Wei couldn't help but heard Gu Lu talking about the incident where a professor from the Princeton Mathematics Department led his disciples to sweep the casino.

Laughing loudly.

"I remember that Las Vegas is very close to New York City!" Gu Lu said with a faint smile.

"It's good to be close, but the owners of the casinos in Las Vegas are very thieving. They have undercover agents in almost all the mathematics departments of major universities in New York. When we just entered the school and did nothing, those casinos would

Put us on the blacklist and refuse to let us enter the casino." Zhang Wei couldn't help complaining.

"The bosses of those casinos must have learned their experience from countless failures. Casinos should not allow mathematics students to enter, otherwise there will definitely be a bloody storm." Gu Lu said.

"You see clearly." Zhang Wei took a sip of the tea in his cup.

"It's nothing. Compared to this, I'm more curious about why Senior Brother Zhang chose to leave the cozy home of MIT and return to our country of China." Gu Lu stared at Zhang Wei seriously.

Zhang Wei also suppressed the smile on his face and his expression became serious.

"There are two reasons. The first, and most important, is that I am a Chinese, an orthodox Chinese mathematician of Chinese descent!"

"So, I'm back, after I've been successful."

"I think that now I should be qualified to contribute my light and heat to the country's famous family."

When he said this, Zhang Wei's eyes were firm.

There was no hint of deception in his expression.

"What about the second one?" Gu Lu asked, raising his eyebrows.

"As for the second reason..." Zhang Wei raised his eyebrows, and a bohemian smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"I'm getting a little tired of the comfortable life at MIT. I want to make my life more exciting and challenging. I will go crazy if I keep living in a comfortable place."

"And at this time, I heard the news that you were trying to construct a unified theory of geometry, algebra, and topology, so I came back."

Zhang Wei looked at Gu Lu, his eyes gleaming.

Gu Lu was also stunned for a moment.

Because Gu Lu really didn't expect that the trigger for Zhang Wei's return to China would be himself.

"The reason why Senior Brother Zhang returned to China is to join my research group?" Gu Lu's tone fluctuated slightly.

"That's right." Zhang Wei nodded without denying, "If it were a mathematician from another country who wanted to try to construct a unified theory of geometry, algebra, and topology, I might not be tempted, but what you said, Professor Gu...

…”

"To be honest, when I heard the news, I really wanted to fly back to China to meet you right away."

Gu Lu smiled bitterly, "Senior Brother Zhang is really so interested in my unified theory?"

Zhang Wei said, "Yes, I am very interested, very interested. Because building a unified theory of geometry, algebra and topology is not only your dream, Professor Gu, it is also mine!"

Zhang Wei is right.

Zhang Wei once thought about the grand unified theory of geometry-algebra-topology.

Zhang Wei even had an even bolder idea.

That is to create a set of theories that unify the entire mathematical world.

but……

Although Zhang Wei's ideals are full, the reality is extremely dry.

Zhang Wei's area of ​​expertise is algebra.

Except for algebra, Zhang Wei's attainments in other fields such as geometry, topology, and differential calculus are not deep.

Relying on Zhang Wei's personal ability to construct a unified theory is tantamount to wishful thinking.

Therefore, after understanding the cruelty of reality, Zhang Wei could only silently suppress this idea in the deepest part of his heart.

until……

It was not until Gu Lu publicly announced the construction of a unified theory of geometry, algebra and topology to the world of mathematics that Zhang Wei's mind became active again.

And it happened to coincide with the launch of the fifth batch of China’s Thousand Talents Plan.

Zhang Wei immediately responded to the call, resigned from MIT and returned to China.

This is why Gu Lu had the opportunity to meet Zhang Wei.

Gu Lu was stunned when he heard Zhang Wei say that he also had such a dream.

Taking a deep breath, Gu Lu stared at Zhang Wei with burning eyes, "Brother Zhang, you should know how high the risk factor of my project is."

"You just returned to China and chose to join my research group to delve into the extremely unstable project of the unified theory of geometry, algebra and topology. The risks you have to bear are not much lower than mine."

Zhang Wei has just returned to China and his foundation in the country is unstable. Whether he can be accepted by local mathematicians is an important question.

At this time, Zhang Wei's safest strategy should be to choose a less difficult topic, establish his reputation and status in the domestic mathematics community, and then talk about other things.

But now...

It is obviously not the best choice for Zhang Wei to join Gu Lu's high-risk, high-yield research group.

Facing Gu Lu's persuasion, Zhang Wei waved his hand with a smile, "Professor Gu, you don't have to worry about this issue for me, I know it well."

"You need to answer me, are you willing to let me join your research group and work with you to develop a unified theory of geometry, algebra and topology?"

"I dare not say anything else, but at least in the field of algebra, there is no one in the world who can beat me."

Gu Lu smiled helplessly, "Senior Brother Zhang is willing to join, so naturally I welcome him with both hands and feet, but..."

However, Gu Lu was afraid of delaying Zhang Wei.

Before Gu Lu finished the second half of his sentence, Zhang Wei stood up first and extended his right hand to Gu Lu, "Happy cooperation."

"Happy cooperation!" Gu Lu paused, and then clasped Zhang Wei's right hands together.
Chapter completed!