I really just want to be a scholar

Chapter 551
Neither Qin Ke nor Ning Qingyun knew much about Deguo's Humboldt Research Award. They found out that the Humboldt Research Award is an award with a history of nearly 50 years in the international scientific research community.

Established by the Alexander Humboldt Foundation in Germany, it is open to outstanding scientific research workers and scientists around the world outside of Germany. The award is based on outstanding achievements in basic research, theoretical innovation, and discipline leadership.

The Humboldt Research Prize is selected once a year, and the quota for each session is not fixed. There can be a maximum of [-] candidates. However, in the same selection, each country will only select one person, and the prize money is [-] euros per person.

Winners also need to agree to a clause, that is, within the next five years, they must cooperate with research institutions, scientists, and researchers in the country on scientific research projects to jointly complete a scientific research achievement.

The objects and topics of this cooperation are determined by the winners themselves, and there is no mandatory requirement.

This provision is set up mainly to promote scientific research cooperation and exchanges between Germany and other countries.

It can be said that this award is not as pure as the Cole Award and the Breakthrough Award in Mathematics. There are certain restrictions. develop.

Because of this, the number of Humboldt Research Prize winners in history is particularly large, with a total number of 4000 more than [-]. Eight scholars from Xia nationality alone have won it.

No matter from the perspective of rarity or the purity of the selection, the reputation and international reputation of the Humboldt Research Prize are far inferior to those of the Cole Prize and the Mathematical Breakthrough Prize.

Of course, the Alexander Humboldt Foundation also has the Sophia Kovalevskaya Award, which is the real top award in the country’s academic circles. There is only one place per year, and the prize money is as high as 165 million euros. Its international status It is almost comparable to the Cole Award, the Breakthrough Award in Mathematics, and the Craford Award. Although this award does not require nationality, it requires candidates to have stayed in Germany to engage in cutting-edge scientific research for more than five years, or to promise to stay in Germany after receiving the award. Deguo has been engaged in cutting-edge scientific research for more than five years before he can participate in the final selection. Qin Ke has no chance to win.

For Qin Ke, winning this Humboldt Research Award does not have much effect, and it will not be included in the system task "Please continue to receive more mathematics awards", which is equivalent to or higher than the "Cole Number Theory Award". Among the international mathematics awards, it can only be regarded as the icing on the cake.

A bonus of only [-] euros is even more trivial for Qin Ke now, and it is not worth mentioning.

It was the terms of academic cooperation with scientists from Deguo that made Qin Ke a little interested.

According to the literal meaning of the invitation letter, the Humboldt Research Award is to be received in Bad Godesberg, Bonn, Germany, but the academic cooperation does not need to stay in Germany, only regular contact through the Internet is required, and finally handed over The results are enough, and international academic cooperation in this way can make up for Qin Ke's shortcomings of not being able to study abroad for a long time and conduct scientific research and academic exchanges and cooperation.

Considering that the work style of the Alexander Humboldt Foundation is so strict and rigid, such an award notification was actually sent across the sea and nearly [-] kilometers in paper form, instead of being sent like other awards nowadays. Call and email notification, just in case, Qin Ke asked Ning Qingyun to contact Vice President Gu Bojun again, and asked for the contact information printed on the award notification letter, and made a phone call.

After communication, as Qin Ke guessed, the academic and scientific research cooperation between the two sides does not need to be carried out in the country, and can be exchanged and cooperated through the Internet.

The man on the other end of the phone said in not-so-standard English: "Dear Mr. Qin Ke, you have a great relationship with Bernhard Riemann, a great mathematician in our country. Your three sets of expressions have been recognized internationally as cracking One-third of the Riemann conjecture, we welcome you to come to our country to settle down, teach or engage in scientific research. We are willing to provide you with all the funds and life benefits you need, including the professorship of mathematics at the Technical University of Munich, and even in the future. It is not impossible to become a foreign academician of the National Academy of Sciences of our country."

After the accumulation of experience in foreign language elective courses and English exams in freshmen and sophomores, Qin Ke’s foreign language points have exceeded the upgrade threshold of 600 points, and his branch language German has risen to the intermediate level. Daily conversation has long been no problem. Qin Ke listens to each other It was a bit hard to speak English, so I took the initiative to switch to German and said:
"Thanks to Mr. Shore for his kindness, but I am still an undergraduate student and I still have a lot to learn in our country. I have no plans to study or work abroad for the time being."

The other party also immediately switched back to German, with surprise in his tone: "It turns out that Mr. Qin Ke is also so fluent in German, which is really surprising and unexpected. Although it is a pity that you cannot be invited to settle in Deguo to teach, but this time on March 3 Please be sure to spare time to attend the award ceremony on the following day."

"No problem, thank you very much for your foundation's recognition of my academic achievements."

Seeing the notification that it was over, Ning Qingyun helped to hang up the phone, she thought for a while and asked, "Qin Xiaoke, old Mr. Faltings is a native of China, should he recommend candidates for cooperation in scientific research and academic projects?" ?”

"That's a good idea. Anyway, as long as you are a scholar from Germany, the conditions are very loose. By the way, you and I will go to Bonn, Germany to have fun. Anyway, the trip to Sweden will follow, and I will ask the principal Just follow the process and apply.”

"Well, okay, I can also take pictures for you!" Ning Qingyun didn't care at all about not winning the Humboldt Research Award. In fact, she was very pleasantly surprised and satisfied to win the Craford Award.

She knows that in mathematics, she has received the true biography of Professor Qin Ke, Tian Jianlan and old academician Wang Heng in the direction of number theory. I think too highly of myself.

And from the bottom of her heart, she is more happy when her boyfriend wins the grand prize than she does. She is the person in the world who knows how good her boyfriend is in mathematics.

……

The short award-winning episode did not excite them too much, especially after knowing that the weight of the Humboldt Research Award was far behind that of the Craford Award, both of them quickly corrected their mentality and did not take it too seriously. It is just a bridge and an opportunity for academic exchanges and cooperation with German scholars.

After returning to Yuanzhou's home, Ning Qingyun finally changed into a normal white down jacket with a pair of loose jeans at Qin Ke's suggestion, and her hair was tied back into the usual single ponytail, so she returned to the usual one. The slightly cold girl with a single ponytail is still beautiful and pure, but without the stunning and radiant publicity.

Qin Ke also went back to Lvcuiyingju and changed into a simple set of clothes, windbreaker and sweatpants, looking smart and refreshing.

The only thing the two have in common is that they both wear pure white couple scarves.

Ning Qingyun didn't take off the cat ring on her left ring finger, nor the ancient jade pendant hanging on Fen's neck.

After finishing it, Qin Ke drove and took Ning Qingyun to the KTV that was agreed upon by her junior high school reunion.

At this time, the lights are on, and the traffic in Yuanzhou City is really smooth. Many migrant workers have returned to their hometowns. There are no obstacles on the roads that used to be traffic jams. The shops along the street are still full of decorations celebrating the Spring Festival. The festive atmosphere is strong, and many couples or families can be seen out for a walk.

Looking at the familiar scenery outside the car window, Ning Qingyun felt that the winter in Yuanzhou was a bit difficult, but after experiencing the severe cold weather in the capital, she felt much more comfortable. The corner of her mouth curled into a faint smile: "Qin Xiaoke , do you think people are particularly nostalgic for their hometown? I didn’t feel it before, but after leaving for less than two years, I feel that every plant and tree here is familiar. If it is possible in the future, I still hope to come back and settle here .”

"It's a good idea, and I don't want to be too far away from my family for a long time." Qin Ke said with a smile: "The saying that fallen leaves return to their roots is very reasonable. If nothing else, your parents have such high academic achievements, and they didn't come to the capital to settle down." , but returned to Yuanzhou? This should be considered a hometown complex, right?"

"Well, it's mainly because grandparents are in poor health, and the climate in the capital is not suitable for them to recuperate, so they came back to Yuanzhou, and my parents naturally followed." The girl's voice echoed in the car, with a gentle softness. Waxy, it sounds very comfortable.

"Then I have to thank my grandparents. Otherwise, if you were in the capital, I wouldn't have met you, and I wouldn't have had the chance to be at the same table with you. Haha, it's probably because of fate."

Just at the traffic light, Qin Ke stopped the car, turned his head and smiled at Ning Qingyun, just in time Ning Qingyun also looked over, the two of them met their eyes, and there was a sense of destined happiness in their hearts.

At this time, Ning Qingyun's cell phone vibrated one after another, but it was the junior high school class group on WeChat where female classmates or former class cadres from time to time asked her when she would arrive.

Ning Qingyun simply replied a few words and then put down the phone. Seeing Qin Ke's relaxed expression, she couldn't help asking: "Qin Xiaoke, it will be my junior high school reunion later, why aren't you nervous at all? "

"Nervous? Why are you nervous?"

Ning Qingyun didn't know how to answer for a moment. During the day, she attended Qin Ke's elementary school and junior high school reunions as Qin Ke's girlfriend. They were all strangers, and she was still wary of those Qin Ke's female classmates. A little nervous and uncomfortable.

Even if she wants to attend her junior high school reunion this time, she still has a nervous feeling in her heart. After all, to her, most of these junior high school classmates have become strangers, or they are only slightly better than strangers, and they can be regarded as acquaintances That's all.

Qin Ke glanced at the girl with a single ponytail, and said with a smile: "Actually, class reunions are just that, especially for such a large class reunion that we don't have much contact with at ordinary times, but only get together during the Spring Festival holiday. Boys I want to see if the former female classmates have become more beautiful and whether I have a chance. The girls want to see if the boys have become better and whether they have potential stocks. Few people actually go to parties for the friendship of classmates. .If you have a good relationship in normal times, you will have contact in private and make an appointment to get together, and you don’t have to wait until the whole class gathers to meet again.”

When Ning Qingjun thought about it, it was true. At least Li Lin and a few female classmates in the same dormitory in high school had asked her out several times, but it was too late for her to return to Yuanzhou, and she had to accompany Qin Ke to visit relatives during the Spring Festival. Just make time.

"Also, now your junior high school classmates are basically sophomores. The main thing boys compare with each other is whether they are good in college, such as whether their grades are good, whether they are class cadres, whether they are in the student union or not. Ah, the girls are also secretly competing with each other, who is better at dressing up, who finds a better boyfriend, and of course pays attention to the development of male students. Girls mature relatively earlier. Big companies, or boys with deep backgrounds, girls will definitely have more contact with these boys. And your head teacher pays more attention to the achievements of students."

"Like me." Qin Ke said, pointing at himself, and said with a smile: "To put it bluntly, handsome, famous, with even more brilliant grades, high-quality stocks with a bright future appear in your class gatherings." , naturally it is the focus of attention of boys, girls and even the class teacher, only others please me and get close to me, but I don't have to look at other people's faces, why do you think I am nervous?"

Ning Qingyun rolled his pretty eyes at him, and snorted softly with his little nose: "Proud and arrogant." But he agrees with Qin Ke's words in his heart. A "high-end existence" like Qin Ke will definitely be the audience Focus, even if the owner of the KTV knew that Qin Ke was there, he might come to toast, take a group photo or something.

Qin Keteng made a move and gently pinched her pink face: "Actually, you are the same too. Your classmates want you to attend the party in every possible way. Don't they just want to re-establish the relationship with your classmates? Just relax and get along normally. Now, there is no need to have psychological pressure. Rely on your husband at home and friends when you go out. It is not bad for you to have more friends. I only hope that your world can be wider."

"Hmm." Ning Qingyun felt the rough touch of Qin Ke's fingers, savoring his pampering and love for her, and there was a touch of happiness in his eyes.

But what she thought in her heart was different from what Qin Ke thought.

Her world doesn't need to be big, just a few girlfriends, parents, relatives, and Qin Ke are enough.

……

Ning Qingyun's junior high school reunion was exactly as Qin Ke had expected. When the two of them showed up, Qin Ke's appearance gave them a great surprise. Of course, most of the boys were shocked. When they saw Ning Qingyun holding Qin Ke's arm, the boys looked a little complicated and regretful.

For the goddess of the dream in the past, now she has become someone else's girlfriend, and that boy is extremely good, and I can't compete at all, so I can imagine the frustration and bitterness in my heart.

The girls were obviously much more lively and active. While reminiscing about the past with Ning Qingyun affectionately, they chatted with Qin Ke with various questions in different ways. Even the head teacher was no exception, almost sitting next to Qin Ke, talking in all kinds of gentle voices. Deliberately making friends, and semi-formally invited Qin Ke to give a speech at the school.

Qin Ke has a cheerful personality and can get acquainted with everyone quickly. After a few witty jokes from him, Ning Qingyun's sense of distance from his classmates, which was relatively unfamiliar, narrowed. By the end of the party, the boys had already Hanging shoulders with Qin Ke, and even jokingly asking for autographs and exchanging WeChat IDs, some outstanding students who also study in the capital have met Qin Ke more than once to reunite in the capital.

The girls got along with Ning Qingyun a lot more harmoniously. Occasionally, someone would half-envy and half-jokingly say that Qin Ke treats you well, and it can be seen from various details that he treats you like a treasure.

Then another girl smiled and said, Qingyun is such an excellent girl, who finds her as a girlfriend and not as a treasure?

What she said made Ning Qingyun's pretty face flush, but she still hugged Qin Ke's arm boldly and attached.

In general, this party was somewhat sour, but there was no such vulgar event as the rich second generation pretending to find fault, it was more of a mix of innocence in student days and utilitarian hustle and bustle about entering society .

(End of this chapter)