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At KFC near Yanbei University, Ning Wei was also being asked a very testing question: "Brother-in-law, will you win the Nobel Prize in the future?"

"What nonsense. There is no Nobel Prize in Mathematics." Jiang Chenshuang frowned and criticized her sister. Jiang Chenlu was very excited after arriving in the capital, which gave Jiang Chenshuang a headache.

"I know, but although the Nobel Prize does not include a mathematics prize, I specifically checked that many mathematicians have also won the Nobel Prize. They just used mathematical methods to make contributions in other fields. For example, there was once a Mathematicians used mathematical methods to determine the crystal structure and then won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry." Jiang Chenlu said plausibly.

"You should be talking about Hauptmann. Although he has a PhD in mathematics, he later did research in physics. He mainly did research on phase angle issues and matrix theory in x-ray crystallography. The determination of crystal structure was mainly through statistical mathematics. Method, found the rules and then deduced the information of the phase angle of each diffraction line, analyzed the molecular structure, and then won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. As for me, it’s hard to say, mainly because I have no motivation." Ning Wei thought for a while Answered.

"Hey...brother-in-law, although I admit that you are very powerful, this is a bit of a boast, right? In other words, if you have the motivation, you can get it. Why do I sound a little unconvinced? And why don't I have the motivation? If you haven't done special research, how can you predict the winner of this year's Nobel Prize in Physics with just a guess?" Jiang Chenlu resisted taking a bite of the burger in his hand, but tilted his head and looked at Ning Wei and asked.

Well, there is no way to explain this. Ning Weizhen felt that this could be attributed to metaphysics. At that time, he just made a casual guess in the group, but who knew he actually guessed it right.

When Yu Xingwei called him happily and told him about this, he felt that it was outrageous. He opened the former dormitory group chat and took a look. Sure enough, the other three people not only paid homage to him, but also gave him a one-dollar gift. Red envelope.

The key is that no one believes that he has not done special research. Mr. Xu even sent a private message on WeChat asking him whether the Nobel Prize Review Committee had communicated with him in advance. This mind-blowing thought made Ningwei think he could give him full marks. Later I found out that this was not Xu Ruixuan’s imagination at all, but that this guy posted the WeChat screenshot on Zhihu to show off. Originally, the question was not popular, but he happened to guess the related question and it became popular.

So omnipotent netizens combined the scandal between Ning Wei and the Nordic princess, and concluded that because of the relationship between the Nordic princess, Ning Wei had a very good relationship with the Swedish Academy of Sciences, so the committee communicated with Ning Wei in advance about the Nobel Prize winner Conclusion, so there are still people in the comment area asking who will be awarded the economics, medicine and literature awards next...

"I said it was just a random guess, and it seems you don't believe it, but let me tell you, in fact, winning awards is just a matter of course. Some people want to win awards but can't, but some people don't think about it. , I got it naturally. But after you said this today, I think I should work hard in this direction." Ning Wei spread his hands and said.

As soon as he finished speaking, Ning Wei's phone rang. He glanced at it and saw that it was Senior Brother Zhang who he hadn't contacted for a long time. Since being invited to point out new materials in the laboratory, the two have not had much contact. This phone call was a bit sudden, and it was still the last day of the National Day holiday.

Ning Wei smiled at the two classmates Jiang and then answered the phone.

"Hello, Senior Brother Zhang."

"Hello, Mr. Ning, that's it. Our project has just been completed and the cooperative laboratory has been accepted. Mr. Tan asked me to inform you."

"Oh, wait, it ends today? Don't you even have a National Day holiday?"

"Look at what you said. The project is almost overdue. How dare we think about taking a holiday? The boss helped us get the approval slip for continuing to use the laboratory during the National Day early. Isn't this a rush for the construction period?"

Ning Wei felt sad listening to these words, and suddenly felt that his National Day holiday was not so boring anymore. At least he went to visit the Forbidden City and watched a movie with his beloved for a day.

"Congratulations to you, Senior Brother Zhang."

"In addition, my paper has been prepared, and my boss has reviewed it for me. I plan to leave the second paper to Professor March as you wish, and write your name on the third paper. The team members will be further back. You What do you think?"

After hearing this, Ning Wei quickly refused and said: "No, Senior Brother Zhang, I appreciate your kindness, but please don't sign my name in the paper. I'm not being polite to you. This is really not necessary. We still have to be rigorous in our academic work. I It’s not a big help, and it’s really not needed. So don’t sign my name, otherwise I won’t be available to help you next time.”

"Ah? That's it. That's okay. By the way, our boss said he wants to treat you to a meal. If possible, you can also make an appointment with Professor March. When do you think you have time?"

"Forget about eating. I've been busy these two days. I'll have a chance in the future. Please help me thank Director Tan for his kindness. That's it. I'm still busy here, so I'll hang up now." After saying that, I would rather not Give Zhang Yancheng a chance to continue to play and hang up the phone decisively.

This kind of favor banquet is a very troublesome thing for Ning Wei, not to mention that it involves a lot of troubles.

After hanging up the phone, Ning Wei looked at Jiang Chenlu, smiled and said: "Are you full? If so, we will take you to the campus of Yanbei University, and by the way, we can also take you to my office." . By the way, I would like to introduce you to a big boss, our senior brother Lu is very famous."

"Professor Lu Dongyi? Wow, that is a very low-key person! Brother-in-law, you are so awesome." Jiang Chenlu said excitedly.

It's hard to say this. In fact, Ning Wei really wanted to say that he never felt that he was powerful because he knew Lu Dongyi.

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At the School of New Materials, Zhang Yancheng hung up the phone and looked at the boss next to him.

The call to Ning Wei was originally made by Academician Tan. Of course, even if the boss did not mention this request, Zhang Yancheng would remember to tell Ning Wei, but he would not call at this time.

"Boss, you heard that Mr. Ning said not to sign his name." Zhang Yancheng spread his hands and said.

Tan Dejie smiled and said: "Then don't sign it. Think about it, he doesn't have to think about professional titles, he doesn't lack papers in top journals, and he doesn't lack money. Naturally, he looks down on you, a second or third author. .”

After hearing this, Zhang Yancheng felt extremely ashamed. As expected, people can't be compared with each other. Mr. Ning can still find time to go out and fall in love during the National Day holiday. He still has to work overtime in the laboratory. The most important thing is that Ning has everything he needs. He felt that he was lacking.

"The key is that Mr. Ning is not short of money." Zhang Yancheng sighed.

He knew that his boss liked Ning Wei, and he was already determined to get Ning Wei to come over and cooperate with him.

It's a pity that Ning Wei is obviously not very interested in this area. It is said that his boss always goes around when he sees it now. Even when he calls people to attend the celebration banquet, he is asked to do it. It is conceivable that his boss has something to do at this time. How frustrating.

Speaking of this, Tan Dejie seemed to be really angry: "Actually, I have always suspected that Ning Wei or Professor March has made a big breakthrough in computational materials science. I have carefully studied the data model he sent you and the revised version. I also used software to conduct many simulations and calculations using laboratory methods, and found some very interesting things. What a pity, this guy is so slippery. That guy Lao Tian is not a thing either. He is just as guarding against me as he is guarding against thieves. I asked him to do a favor and make an appointment to ask Ning Wei to come to my place for a good chat, but he refused. What is he afraid of? Is he afraid that I will eat Ning Wei? "

Zhang Yancheng didn't dare to answer this. Of course, he was still complaining in his heart. What are you guarding against? This is not to prevent you from poaching people at all costs, but he knows that the boss must have lost his mind at this time, because the boss's advantages are completely unattractive to Ning Wei.

The reason why ordinary scientific researchers spend time in the laboratory doing various repetitive experiments and collecting a bunch of repeated data is to gradually accumulate academic knowledge. If they can innovate and complete the paper, they will prove it. Your own academic ability can also help you apply for project funding and be tougher when facing the approvers.

For example, their boss Tan, being able to get a project means that the students he leads can often receive work. For students, having work is not only about earning researcher subsidies and laboratory subsidies, but also means that they can Compared with other mentor students who cannot get projects, they publish more papers, graduate more easily, and have more experience. Not to mention the bonus of being able to get the project mentor’s connections in the industry.

Ning Wei obviously doesn't have this problem. In fact, with Ning Wei's currently exposed wealth, he can even entrust his boss to help him with research projects if necessary. Not to mention that once a project is initiated, as long as the money is taken, the research results and future patents must be shared with the investors, and even the majority of the money belongs to the investors. But if you have money to do scientific research, then the results you make will naturally belong to you, just like Ning Wei's turbulence algorithm.

From this point of view, the advantages of his own boss are completely unattractive to Ning Wei. It is no wonder that others will go around after seeing his boss. Zhang Yancheng felt that if he was like Ning Wei, not only rich but also able to mine gold mines for twenty years, he probably wouldn't give his boss a chance.

But now that the boss has spoken, it doesn't seem good if he doesn't reply. After thinking about it, he still avoids the important things and says: "Actually, if you really follow what you said, boss, there should be many opportunities for cooperation in the future. If Mr. Ning is really calculating If there is a breakthrough in materials science, it must be because we attach great importance to materials science. Maybe we can get projects from Mr. Ning in the future."

Tan Dejie glanced at his student, frowned and thought for a while, then nodded and said: "Well, that's all we can do. We'll see if there is another chance to cooperate next time. You should also take a good rest for a few days. The paper will be published. After that, you will start preparing for your graduation application. It shouldn’t be a big problem. During this time before graduation, take care of your junior brothers and sisters, and give them some guidance if you have nothing to do.”

"Okay, boss!"

"Well, okay, let's go and rest early." Tan Dejie nodded towards Zhang Yancheng and said.

"Then I'll go first, see you boss." After saying that, Zhang Yancheng left Tan Dejie's office.

The office became quiet. After Tan Dejie closed his eyes for two minutes, he opened his eyes and looked at the two topic reports on his desk.

One is about research on non-conjugated organic polymers with high conductivity for flexible electronics; the other is about the feasibility of CNT transistors. He needs to choose one from among them as a research direction for the next ten years.

This is not as simple as randomly pulling in one or two projects, but once determined, it will probably be his main scientific research direction for the rest of his life or his whole life. These two projects are also the two projects that the Academy of Sciences attaches most importance to.

Tan Dejie personally prefers to choose the first project. Regarding non-conjugated organic polymers, he has researched a lot before and accumulated a lot; however, it is already more difficult to innovate in this area. Future achievements Limited; the latter has greater challenges. Even in the world, it is an extremely cutting-edge research field. IBM has invested heavily in research in this field, but the results are not satisfactory. Of course, China also has research in this area, but still At a very early stage.

But if he can really achieve results in this area, the benefits will be huge. If he can really achieve results, such as simplifying the preparation methods of CNT transistors, it is not impossible for him to win the Nobel Prize, but the difficulty is obvious. In fact, after decades of studying materials, Tan Dejie doubts whether in his lifetime, he will see other materials that can replace silicon and appear in consumer-grade electronic devices, including CNTs.

Different choices also involve cooperation with different laboratory units in the future. This also involves really solving problems in materials science. How to prepare logic circuits is still a problem.

This is why Tan Dejie has always wanted to catch Ning Wei and have a deep chat. Who would have thought that Ning Wei is like a loach?

Very annoying...

After thinking for a long time, Tan Dejie finally picked up the first topic selection report.

Compared with the uncertainty of research on CNT transistors, the research on non-conjugated organic polymers is relatively secure. He is no longer young. If his research has not made any progress in ten years, he feels that he may not be able to forgive himself. Or maybe he doesn’t want someone to say that decades later, he has wasted countless funds from the country and can’t deliver any results, or that the results he delivers are useless.

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If Ning Wei knew that Academician Tan had given up on letting him study materials science and just wanted him to help come up with ideas, Ning Wei would probably be even more resistant to meeting this big boss.

Are you kidding me, helping an academician choose future scientific research topics? Ningwei has not grown to this extent, let alone be unable to bear the responsibility. Of course, it is also because taking the sisters around campus is definitely more interesting than discussing the future development direction of science and technology with academicians.

It's just that I would rather die than think that he would be involved in a proposition that even Lao Tan dared not accept.