I just want to be a quiet scholar

Chapter 302 Awards
The report of the second day is all over.

Mathematicians from all over the world shook hands with Shen Qi, talked cordially and expressed their congratulations.

The media surrounded Shen Qi, who believed that Shen Qi had a great chance of winning the Fields Award this year.

A reporter from CNR International Channel in Brazil asked Shen Qi: "Shen Qi, you have completed the systematic research on Riemann's conjecture and Riemann's theorem through three expressions, so can you tell me about this math layman, Riemann's conjecture, Riemann's conjecture, What is the significance and role of Riemann's theorem for today's mathematics and science circles?"

"Of course it makes sense." Shen Qi said firmly, and he explained: "Many high-level abstractions in modern mathematics are reasonable, and many difficult problems that have stumped mathematicians in the past have been solved at this level of abstraction, such as The Riemann Hypothesis. The extreme rigor of modern mathematics is also justified, avoiding errors and enabling the thorough thinking that is necessary in many difficult problems."

"Yeah." The CNR International Channel reporter pretended to understand, what he had to do was to truthfully feed back the on-site interview to the Chinese people and the people of the world: "Shen Qi, the Chinese people have high hopes for you, you are the only one who won this year's international competition." At the Mathematicians Conference, a Chinese mathematician who gave a one-hour report of the highest standard. The Chinese are eager for a Fields Medal, so are you under a lot of pressure?"

"There's not much pressure." Shen Qi replied with a relaxed expression, "I've done everything I should do, and I don't have any pressure anymore."

Reporter: "Your mentality is really good."

Shen Qi: "But I believe that one day the Fields Medal will belong to the Chinese, the Chinese Fields Medal."

Reporter: "Good luck, we are very much looking forward to the draw in six days."

In the next few days, Shen Qi participated in several Q&A sessions, answering some doubts about the third expression of RT from number theory experts and IMUs from various countries.

Shen Qi's answer to the question was relatively smooth because of the foreshadowing done before.

The other two of the seven most popular candidates, Australian mathematician Williamson and French female mathematician Sophia Morel, also completed 1-hour reports respectively.

The closer the day of the Fields Medal drawing draws, the more rumors there will be.

Not only Faltings made predictions, but even media reporters also played predictions.

Brende, Ayoub, Shen Qi, Schultz.This quartet is the most frequent prediction, and most people think that the four will win this year's Fields Medal.

Of course there are other combinations as well.

No matter in which combination forecast, the names of Brende, Ayub, Shen Qi, and Schultz appear frequently.

Considering age distribution, schools of thought, academic fields, and academic achievements comprehensively, the combination of four is the most reasonable.

Figali hasn't given up hope either.

If upset, Figali may replace one of Brende or Schultz.

In terms of nationality, Figali is Italian, while Brende and Schulz are German.

Figali may also replace Shen Qi. Both of them represent Princeton. No matter who wins the Philippine Award, Princeton will gain something.

Williamson and Sophia Morell are also favored.

Williamson published a 498-dimensional mathematical structure research report two months ago, and Sophia Morell is the only female mathematician.

For a while there were different opinions.

The IMU is tight-lipped and extremely confidential.

Finally, the 8-day academic report will all come to an end.

This year's International Congress of Mathematicians has entered the last day, which is also the most important day, the awarding day.

Before going to the awards ceremony, Ouye asked Shen Qi: "Are you nervous?"

"No, not nervous at all." Shen Qi shook his head and said.

"I said I'm not nervous, the shirt buttons are all unbuttoned." Ouye helped Shen Qi unbutton the shirt in the hotel room, and re-buttoned it neatly.

"Hehe, I slipped my hand, I'm really not nervous." Shen Qi was as steady as a dog on the surface, but in his heart he was a little uncertain.

For things like the lottery, half depends on one's own strength, and the other half is decided by the IMU judges.

Coming to Brazil in a prosperous way, Shen Qi didn't want to leave without a harvest.

The scene of the award ceremony attracted much attention.

Until now, except for a few senior officials of IMU and members of the jury, no one knows who will win the Philippine Award this year.

At 8 o'clock in the evening, the lottery was drawn.

The winner is the chairman of IMU, who will announce the names of the four recipients of the Fields Medal.

Shen Qi was sitting in the auditorium, with Ouye on the left and Faltins on the right.

"Believe in yourself." Ouye said.

"Qi, you are still ranked third, don't worry." Faltings seemed more confident than Shen Qi.

"I'm not worried." Shen Qixin said, Professor Faltings, whether we can drink coffee happily together in the future depends on the result of this lottery.

"First of all, I would like to thank the 189 young mathematicians who participated in this International Conference of Mathematicians. In the past 8 days, your reports have been wonderful." The chairman of IMU began to speak, and the scene was quiet.

"I would also like to thank all the distinguished guests, as well as friends from the media and academic publishing circles."

"I am not the protagonist tonight, so I will directly enter the topic. Next, I will announce the names of the four winners of this year's Fields Medal. They are the protagonists."

The chairman of IMU opened the envelope, took out the card, and said with a solemn expression: "After extremely strict and fair selection, the first winner of the Fields Medal this time is... Simon Brende! Thank you Mr. Brende For outstanding contributions in the field of differential geometry and partial differential equations!"

The prize is drawn!

The first winner is the German mathematician Simon Brende. As Faltings predicted, Brende's position is very stable, and he took the lead first.

Brende, who had been calm and calm before, was extremely excited at the moment. He won the Fields Medal at the age of 39. Can he not be excited?

During her acceptance speech, Brende cried like a child.

"Brende occupies the first Philippine award spot, which is expected." Shen Qi turned his head and glanced at Faltings, your prediction is really accurate, my God, I admire you.

Faltings smiled lightly, as if everything was under control.

"The second winner is..." The chairman of the IMU dragged his voice, exaggerating the mysterious atmosphere.

Shen Qi's mentality is relatively stable. According to Professor Faltins' prediction, the second winner should be the French mathematician Ayub. The chairman of the IMU announced the answer: "The second winner is Joseph Ayub! Thanks to Mr. Ayyub for his unparalleled achievements in the field of algebraic geometry, we look forward to the day when the 'Ayub's identity' is completely proved! I believe that day The arrival of Mathematics will completely change mathematics! Mr. Ayyub is invited to receive the Fields Medal."

Sure enough, the second Philippine Award winner is Ayub.

Faltings smiled lightly, like a prophet who has insight into everything.

Shen Qi adjusted the tie knot, he held his breath.

The name of the third winner will be announced soon.

According to the prediction of former Philippine Award winner Professor Faltins, Shen Qi ranked third.

(End of this chapter)