Chapter 30: Enrollment Notice for Lin Boshi Ran's Mathematics Seminar

The enrollment notice was published in newspapers such as "Wah Kiu Yat Po", "Kung Sheung Daily News", "South China Morning Post", and "Ta Kung Pao" at the same time.

Among the above newspapers, "South China Morning Post" was an English newspaper at that time, so the full text of the enrollment notice on "Ta Kung Pao" is intercepted below:

"Enrollment Notice for Lin Boshi Ran's Mathematics Seminar at Xiangjiang University

Xiangjiang University is honored to invite the internationally famous mathematician Lin Boshi Ran to serve as a visiting professor at the school, and specially set up a seminar to recruit students publicly to the whole of Xiangjiang. Lin Boshi is a giant of mathematics today, having independently completed the proof of the Fermat Conjecture, which has a history of more than 300 years, and is the most powerful candidate for the Fields Medal. He is knowledgeable and famous all over the world. This seminar aims to impart cutting-edge mathematical knowledge and inspire young talents. The opportunity is rare, don't miss it.

The seminar plans to recruit fifty campers. The quota is limited, and the best will be selected. Anyone who has a strong interest in mathematics, regardless of professional background, can sign up. However, they must pass the entrance examination specially set by the school to evaluate the academic foundation and potential of the campers. The examination content covers basic mathematics. For details, please ask the Academic Affairs Office of Xiangjiang University.

The registration deadline is June 15, 1960, and the examination is scheduled for June 25. Registration forms and seminar brochures can be collected for free at the Academic Affairs Office of Xiangjiang University or designated bookstores. The admission list will be published in this newspaper and on the school bulletin board within five days after the examination.

Xiangjiang University hopes to gather talents from all over Hong Kong through this seminar, explore the mysteries of mathematics with Lin Boshi Ran, promote academic exchange, and benefit society. Those who are interested, please sign up quickly, don't hesitate!

Academic Affairs Office of Xiangjiang University, respectfully announced

June 1, 1960"

In addition to Xiangjiang University publishing the news of Lin Ran's upcoming visit in major mainstream newspapers, Xiangjiang media also competed to report on it.

After all, Xiangjiang's economy has not yet taken off now. Compared with the Oriental Pearl in the future, it is more like an ordinary city that is not well-known.

A mathematician like Lin Ran who is famous all over the world visiting Xiangjiang is still very attractive to local media.

Traditional media like Ta Kung Pao are still relatively disciplined, and the headlines and content are very serious:

"Lin Boshi Ran Visits Hong Kong to Give Lectures, Xiangjiang University Seminar Inspires Students

Report of this newspaper (Reporter Li Zhiming)

Internationally famous mathematician Lin Boshi Ran will arrive in Xiangjiang on July 1, will accept the position of visiting professor at Xiangjiang University, and will host a mathematics seminar publicly recruited to the whole of Hong Kong during the two months of July and August. This is a major event in Xiangjiang's academic circles and a proof of the Chinese scientists' prestige on the international stage. Lin Boshi's trip not only brings world-class mathematical wisdom but also provides a rare opportunity for Xiangjiang young students to seek knowledge, which is exciting.

Lin Boshi Ran, English name Randolph Lin, is only twenty-two years old. With his outstanding understanding of mathematics, he has successfully proven the Fermat Conjecture, which shocked the academic circles. The theory of his research is hailed by the mathematics community as the Randolph Program, overturning the old concepts of the West and highlighting the light of Chinese wisdom.

This time visiting Hong Kong, Lin Boshi was invited by Xiangjiang University to open a seminar for several months with his profound knowledge, aiming to inspire students and promote scientific progress.

It is reported that the Xiangjiang University seminar plans to recruit fifty students. Anyone who has aspirations for mathematics can sign up, but they must pass a strict examination and select the best. This move shows Lin Boshi's rigorous attitude towards academics and also provides a stage for Xiangjiang youth to show their talents. Registration details have been announced in this newspaper and the Academic Affairs Office of Xiangjiang University. Lin Boshi expressed that he hopes to explore the mysteries of mathematics with Xiangjiang students through this seminar and add bricks and tiles to the treasure house of human knowledge.

The details of the seminar, the admission list, and Lin Boshi's subsequent visit to Xiangjiang will be announced one after another in this newspaper. Please pay attention to the follow-up reports of this newspaper."

Small newspapers like "Tian Tian Daily" are much less disciplined:

"Lin Ran Makes a Scene in Xiangjiang! Fermat Conjecture Prover Opens Gambling at Xiangjiang University Seminar

International big shot Lin Ran is about to kill to Xiangjiang! This mathematical god, carrying a head full of formulas and a pile of halos, is preparing to engage in a 'scientific harem' of 50 students at Xiangjiang University. Once the news came out, the whole of Xiangjiang exploded. Some people said he came to show off, after all, he didn't dare to show off in the mainland. Some people guessed he wanted to pick up girls in Hong Kong. Anyway, it's lively!

Lin Ran proved the Fermat Conjecture at a young age, and it is said that he also engaged in a program named after himself, smashing the old foreign mathematical theories to pieces. This time he ran to Xiangjiang, claiming to teach and educate people, opened a seminar, and had to take exams to pick people, making it like a beauty pageant. It is said that the registration deadline is June 15, and the exam is scheduled for June 25. Those who want to go must practice their brains quickly, otherwise they can't even touch the door.

It is said that he said in America: 'Xiangjiang students are smart, I come to help them open their brains.' This sounds quite serious, but the reporter of this newspaper couldn't help but brain supplement: Is this god looking at the beautiful appearance of Hong Kong girls and wanting to have a romantic encounter in the name of teaching? After all, he mixed in America, maybe he had already practiced a set of bubble girl skills!

The seminar is said to only accept 50 people. Those who are outstanding in the seminar may be invited by him to enroll in Columbia University. For this, all students in Xiangjiang are anxious. Some have started to stay up late to gnaw books, and some have run to the temple to burn incense and ask Professor Lin to be merciful. This newspaper heard that this class might teach number theory, elliptic equations, etc., which sounds dizzy. In this regard, students said: 'If I can't pass the exam, I will jump into Victoria Harbour. Who let me meet this god!'

Some people also said that he had a private friendship with the president of Xiangjiang University, and the internal quota had already been divided, and the exam was just a walk-through. What is the truth? This newspaper is still digging for materials. Anyway, there is excitement to watch.

Lin Ran came this time, and the streets of Xiangjiang were boiling. Uncles and aunts in the tea house started talking about 'he must win the Fields Medal'. Although the uncles and aunts don't know what Fields is.

Let me tell you, Fields is the Nobel Prize in mathematics. Lin Ran is about the same as Yang Chen-ning and Tsung-Dao Lee. Finally, this newspaper reminds everyone that if you want to enter the seminar, you must practice mathematics first, otherwise you can't even fill in the registration form. After the admission list comes out, this newspaper will grab the report for the first time. Please look forward to it and see which lucky ones can hold the thighs of Lin God!"

And at this time, Chen Jingrun was still making final preparations in Yangcheng across the sea.

In a temporarily built cultural workshop, Chen Jingrun faced a cultural consultant named Miss Lin.

The other party was wearing a cheongsam and holding a copy of "Xiangjiang Customs and Geography".

"Xiangjiang people drink morning tea and love dim sum. You have to learn to use chopsticks to pick up siu mai, and you have to understand some British politeness. Don't forget to say 'Thank you'," Miss Lin said with a smile.

And Chen Jingrun tried to imitate shaking hands, his movements stiff like a puppet, during the training process. ===== CHAPTER 31 =====