Chapter 114 An opponent that even Buffett is afraid of
“Okay, Dean Liu, I understand.”
Even if Liu Xu doesn’t say it, Ning Chen won’t drink. If you get drunk here, you might get into some trouble.
Fortunately, the wine culture in the West is different from that in the East. They can only toast, but not persuade people to drink. Whether to drink or not depends entirely on personal wishes.
Facing the toasts from others, Ning Chen just raised his glass politely, without drinking even a drop of wine from beginning to end.
Of course, the communication between everyone is very friendly. Ning Chen got to know many experts in various industries and exchanged emails with them.
At this time, another old man came towards Ning Chen holding a wine glass.
"Hello, Ning Chen, I am James Simmons."
When Ning Chen heard the name "James Simmons", he immediately reacted.
This man is the founder of the Simmons Scholar Award Foundation!
Ning Chen was able to obtain this research fund of 500,000 yuan, all thanks to Simons's creation of the foundation.
“Hello, Mr. Simmons, I’m glad to meet you, and thank you for your recognition of me!”
“Ning Chen, you don’t have to be so polite, this is all on your own I am honored to be able to award this award to you.”
Ning Chen has also heard about James Simmons’ deeds.
James Simons is a world-class mathematician. In addition to various outstanding mathematical achievements, Simons also has high achievements in the field of hedge funds and has a personal wealth of more than 20 billion. dollars.
At his peak, Simmons was an opponent that even "Stock God" Buffett was afraid of three-pointers.
It can be said that Simmons really put his mathematical talents to good use in making money.
After acquiring billions of dollars, Simons also focused part of his energy on charity and made a lot of investment in sponsoring mathematics research.
"Ning Chen, if it's convenient, how about I take you to visit MIT tomorrow?"
Ning Chen and Liu Xu will leave Boston only the day after tomorrow, so Simmons' invitation , Ning Chen had no reason to refuse.
"Of course, I am also looking forward to this opportunity."
"Okay, then at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, I will arrange for someone to pick you up at the hotel. You can just wait in the room."
< br>After the dinner, Ning Chen and Liu Xu returned to the hotel room together.
"Ning Chen, it seems that Simmons wants to keep you at MIT."
Because Simmons himself is a graduate of MIT, he is sure from the bottom of his heart. I hope Ning Chen can become a student at MIT.
What's more, MIT's mathematics major is already among the top in the world. From the perspective of talent cultivation, Simmons also hopes that Ning Chen can go to a better institution for further study.
"Well, Dean Liu, I also feel this meaning. But Simmons personally invited me to visit MIT, and I really can't refuse."
"Hey, Ning Chen, you don’t need to put too much pressure, it’s just a visit to the school. If you don’t want to stay here, he can’t tie you here.”
Hearing Liu Xu’s words, Ning said. Chen Ye couldn't help but laugh.
"Of course, they won't gain anything by tying me here. Besides, the achievements I have made now are completely worth mentioning in the history of MIT. ”
Ning Chen knew that he only had great potential now, and based on his ability alone, he would not attract that much attention.
At 9 a.m. the next day, the staff arranged by Simmons came to the room on time to pick up Ning Chen and Liu Xu to go to MIT.
Simmons was already waiting for Ning Chen on campus. In order to accompany Ning Chen on campus today, Simmons even turned down his job.
Seeing Ning Chen coming over, Simmons seemed very happy and walked side by side with Ning Chen on campus while chatting.
When Ning Chen came to attend the award ceremony yesterday, he did not observe the campus too carefully. Now it seems that the campus environment of MIT is indeed great. From the appearance point of view, the biggest impression that MIT gave to Ning Chen was its simplicity and elegance.
There are many beautiful buildings on campus, and the designs of these buildings are full of artistic flavor.
Of course, in addition to the campus environment, Ning Chen is more concerned about the core of a school.
In the world university rankings, MIT ranks first in the world in many majors, and its various scientific research resources and scientific research equipment are also among the top in the world.
“Ning Chen, how do you feel about MIT?”
After walking around the campus, Simmons asked Ning Chen.
“It is indeed one of the top universities in the world. It really shocked me.”
Speaking of which, one of the reasons why Ning Chen agreed to visit MIT with Simmons , and I am really interested in this school.
Ning Chen would definitely like to get to know this place that gave birth to so many great figures in the academic world.
"Ning Chen, if you are willing, you are welcome to study at MIT. With your current achievements, you can be admitted without taking the exam. In addition, I will provide you with the greatest help."
Ning Chen and Liu Xu were not surprised when they heard Simmons' words.
Ning Chen thought for a while and replied:
"Thank you Mr. Simmons for the invitation, but... I may need to think about it seriously."
Ning Chen It was not easy to reject Simmons directly in person, so he had to say it politely.
Simmons was not angry because Ning Chen didn’t agree directly. He nodded and said:
"Of course, this kind of thing must be seriously considered. It doesn't matter. When you go back and have a firm idea, you can contact me at any time."
Seeing Simmons say this, Ning Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief.
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After this trip to receive the award, Ning Chen and Liu Xu embarked on the return flight.
This trip to MIT was generally very smooth. Ning Chen also gained a lot during this period. He met many big names in the world's academic circles and received 500,000 yuan. Miyuan's research grant.
This 500,000 yuan will be paid in five years, and if Ning Chen continues to make excellent results during this period, he can still receive a new amount of 500,000 yuan in the next five years.
But speaking of it, Ning Chen didn’t feel very comfortable during these few days abroad.
To be precise, Ning Chen's mood has always been in a relatively tense state, and he didn't even sleep as soundly as when he was in China.
Until the plane finally landed on the land of China, Ning Chen's sense of home and security finally returned.
“Huh…it really feels better to go back to China.”
At this time, Ning Chen felt that the ground under his feet was very kind, and the string that had been tightened in the past few days finally relaxed.
Ning Chen and Liu Xu returned to Shengzhou University in a car arranged by the school to pick them up.
"Dean Liu, thank you for accompanying me this time. It's been a hard journey."
"Hey, why are you being polite to me? If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have had the chance to go to Ma. Let’s take a tour of the Provincial Institute of Technology,” Liu Xu said with a smile.
Both of them were very tired from the journey. They took Ning Chen to have a meal, and then they went back to rest.
After a night's rest, Ning Chen finally regained his strength and energy, and his jet lag was almost reversed.
Unable to take any more rest, Ning Chen got up and tidied up before preparing to go to the laboratory.
Participating in the award ceremony was just an embellishment in a long research life for Ning Chen. At this time, it was time for Ning Chen to calm down and continue his research.
(End of this chapter)