Chapter 442: Chapter 146 I Take It Back!_4
But this doesn’t quite apply to Qiao Yu. Whenever he feels there’s an issue, he raises his hand. This has nothing to do with his mentor being Tian Yanzhen or his mentor’s mentor being Yuan Zhengxin. It’s purely a matter of his thinking pattern.
The world of minors is not as complicated as that of adults. For instance, during the high school years, raising a hand to ask a question is the most natural thing.
The most troublesome thing for today’s conference host is that, although Qiao Yu is sitting in the second row, he’s right across from him.
Especially when he’s the only one with his hand raised high, it’s impossible to pretend not to see.
Even without considering Qiao Yu’s mentor Tian Yanzhen, or Yuan Zhengxin, as the host of this meeting, he doesn’t want to offend a prodigy like Qiao Yu either.
One has to admit that being invited to attend a global academic conference and give an opening report at the age of sixteen, and being able to appear in front of the entire country on the 7 o’clock news, indeed comes with privileges.
Most importantly, even if things are done a bit out of line at this age, it doesn’t incite much resentment.
Quite the opposite, if anyone here today were to seriously dispute with Qiao Yu, they’d be seen as lacking grace once word got out.
Most importantly, such a thing has never happened, because there hasn’t been a precedent of a sixteen-year-old prodigy participating in this type of meeting before.
So, after weighing his options for two seconds, the conference host opened his mouth and asked, "The representative from the project group on the general modal number theory axiom system in multi-dimensional surpassing spaces, do you have a question that needs to be raised now?"
Qiao Yu immediately stood up and politely said, "Thank you, host, and thank you, Academician Zhang Yuanling. I have some matters I wish to discuss. May I have five minutes of your time?"
The host looked at the other experts present; Tian Yanzhen turned his head to glare at Qiao Yu, while Elder Yuan sat in his seat without saying a word.
The others naturally didn’t say anything either.
Instead, Academician Zhang Yuanling, who had just finished speaking, smiled and nodded, saying, "Hmm, I think five minutes should be enough."
"Thank you, Academician Zhang. Firstly, I’d like to explain your first question, regarding the clarity of the geometric structure definition.
The construction of modal space is based on flexibility and generality. Its core significance lies in providing multiple representation forms for number theory objects.
Such representation forms can be defined in different modal dimensions. Therefore, clarity should not be considered, but rather the required definition should be achieved by restricting the geometric structure of modal space.
As for other aspects, I find your doubts quite valid, especially your worries about the group members’ ability to successfully complete this project, which are insightful. They’ve made me fully aware of this project’s shortcomings.
As the representative of the project group, I am deeply aware of the many unprepared areas of this project. I am exceedingly grateful to Academician Zhang for taking the time to review my project proposal.
After receiving your guidance, I have decided to formally apply to withdraw my project proposal at this conference, and I also look forward to resubmitting the application in the future and receiving your guidance and support.
Once again, thank you, everyone. Especially Academician Zhang, my apologies for taking up your precious time."
After speaking, Qiao Yu politely bowed slightly to the experts at the round table meeting and then sat back down in his seat obediently.
Whether it’s against the rules is another matter, but politeness is really polite, leaving no room for criticism.
The conference host subconsciously glanced at both Tian Yanzhen and Yuan Zhengxin this time; the two big figures remained calm and had no intention of speaking.
The conference host could only ask again, "Uh, you really plan to apply for the withdrawal of the project report?"
"Yes, thank you, Uncle Host."
"Uh... no need to thank me. Alright then, let’s thank Academician Zhang Yuanling for the introduction just now. I declare the morning session successfully concluded. Please proceed to Hall 3 for dining. The finalist project defense activities will take place at 2 PM. Please attend on time."
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"Why the rush? After the defense process in the afternoon, wouldn’t it be fine to express your opinion then?"
After the meeting ended, upon leaving the conference room, Tian Yanzhen couldn’t help but chide Qiao Yu once more.
"Hehe, Director Tian, I was afraid that if I really reached the defense stage in the afternoon, what if I managed to persuade the other experts? If it really passed, it’d feel awkward."
"Hmm, when Qiao Xi said you’re naughty, I didn’t believe it. Now it seems you really are quite mischievous."
Elder Yuan, who had somehow walked up to Qiao Yu’s side, also offered a word of criticism.
But after criticizing Qiao Yu, Elder Yuan glared at Tian Yanzhen and said, "Look, I’ve got such a good grandson, and you’ve trained him into this! If you can’t do it, just let me teach him myself!"
Tian Yanzhen smiled and didn’t respond.
Qiao Yu, however, directly supported the old man, saying, "Grandpa, this can’t be blamed on Director Tian. This time, it was indeed my capriciousness. But I promise, by this time next year, I’ll have achieved something to show them! Can’t stand being looked down upon like this."
"By this time next year, what do you plan to achieve?" Yuan Zhengxin asked, looking at Qiao Yu.
"At the very least, I want to solve all the issues raised by Academician Zhang and prove the practicality of this framework. I tell you, Grandpa, pressure breeds motivation.
I feel our project group is scarily strong, and who knows, we might even solve the Twin Prime Conjecture along the way. Then, when we apply for the project again, let’s see who dares question us."
Qiao Yu said confidently.
The situation being as it was, Yuan Zhengxin did have more to say, but seeing Qiao Yu’s high-spirited demeanor, he suddenly felt that perhaps it was wise not to undermine the child’s confidence.