My house collapsed since I became the top scorer in the college entrance examination

Chapter 99 Arriving at Princeton
"Hello, junior Xiao Ran, my name is Kong Jiyuan, and I am a graduate student under Teacher Tian."

Along with Xiao Ran, in addition to Director Tian and several professors from the mathematics department, there were also seven or eight graduate students who were taken by their teachers to see the world.

Among them, Xiao Ran was the youngest and somewhat conspicuous. The senior sitting next to Xiao Ran was named Kong Jiyuan. He couldn't wait to introduce himself as soon as he sat down.

He was obviously a little curious about this legendary junior student Xiao Ran.

"Hello, Mr. Kong." Xiao Ran did not turn away from this kind of basic communication and responded with a smile.

Academia not only immerses oneself in research, but also has worldly connections. Establishing a good relationship with these seniors will have many friends and many paths, no matter whether they will be used in the future or not.

"It must be your first time to participate in this kind of academic conference. How does it feel?"

"Excited, and a little bit nervous."

From the time he traveled to the present, he had only studied mathematics for one year, half of which was based on high school mathematics.

If it weren't for the various hangups thrown at him by the system, and if he had really worked hard this year, it would undoubtedly be a wishful thinking to participate in an academic conference of this level.

Not to mention giving an academic report at the International Mathematical Union.

It would be a lie to say I'm not nervous.

After saying that, Xiao Ran slowly exhaled, then smiled sheepishly and said, "Make Senior Kong laugh."

"Hahaha, it's normal to be nervous. Don't think too much. Just treat it as a trip at public expense, and you can also gain some knowledge by the way." Kong Jiyuan laughed twice. He was not too old, that is, 25 years old. Looks like he's just in his early years.

In front of Director Tian and a group of professors in their 60s and [-]s, he, a small graduate student, was nothing, but in front of Xiao Ran, he turned into a senior person. He said with a smile in the tone of an experienced person: "International academics like this Teacher Tian also took us to participate in several meetings. I remember that I was just like you at the beginning, excited and nervous.

"I still remember the first time I went abroad to attend an academic conference. I was so nervous at that time. When I got off the plane, I was so nervous that I didn't know which leg to move first. I didn't dare to talk to foreigners for fear of showing my cowardice."

"Hahaha, just get used to it, get used to it. Looking back now, I always feel that I was quite embarrassed at that time." Kong Jiyuan was quite talkative, and he didn't feel the slightest embarrassment when talking about his original embarrassment.

Of course, he followed Director Tian to attend such academic conferences a few times before. He said it was to increase his knowledge, but it was really just to increase his knowledge. Every day, he followed Director Tian to listen to various lectures and reports. How could someone like Xiao Ran hold a meeting alone? Reporting is naturally impossible.

Kong Jiyuan only thought that Xiao Ran was just like him and was just an audience. He didn't know that Xiao Ran had an academic report waiting for him.

"By the way, do you know the procedures of the International Mathematical Union?" Kong Jiyuan asked again.

"Do not really understand."

"Then let me tell you something so that you won't be confused when the time comes." Kong Jiyuan was very enthusiastic and immediately started to explain to Xiao Ran.

“The basic process of the International Mathematical Union’s academic conference is three days. Sign in on the first day. The sign in time is usually from morning to night, so you don’t have to worry about whether you will be delayed if you go late.

Then the next day starts at 8 or 9 o'clock in the morning. First, the host opens the meeting. In some cases, the conference chairperson plays the role of host. In the morning, it is usually the report of Keynote Speakers.
We generally call it the Big Boss Speech. Those who can give a report here are undoubtedly experts in mathematics. If I can give an academic report here in my lifetime, it will be worth it in my life! "

Kong Jiyuan said with a hint of yearning.

Xiao Ran smiled and said nothing. "Hahaha, that's a long way to go. At this time, you can take notes down there. Maybe you can come up with a paper."

"There will be a tea break in the middle. Usually after 3-4 speeches, it's lunch time, and then you can show off your meal. It's usually a buffet, and you can meet some new friends during the meal."

Speaking of this, Kong Jiyuan asked again: "By the way, junior Xiao Ran, how is your English level?"

"It's okay." Xiao Ran smiled modestly.

"That's good. I'll take you to meet some new friends then. Don't be afraid to communicate with them because your spoken English is not good. They are all young people. As long as your spoken English is not particularly bad, you will be able to make new friends. It’s still easy to make friends.”

As he spoke, Kong Jiyuan raised his eyebrows and winked: "Maybe you can have a romantic relationship with a beautiful woman from a foreign country."

This guy, these words are all talking about himself.

“The afternoon session is a sub-forum report, which will be divided into several different sessions according to the conference theme. The number of people in each session varies, basically around 40 to [-] people, so just go to the group you are in.

There is usually a 1-2 hour lunch break at noon. You can go to the hotel to take a nap and rest. If you need to give an oral report, you must prepare the PPT of the report in the early stage and send it to the conference organizing committee. Of course, we don’t need to do this. Think about it.

There is also a dinner on the day of the conference, usually around a table. While everyone is dining, the host will also introduce some local tourist attractions, because the third day of the conference is usually free for activities and you can go shopping around. "

Kong Jiyuan spoke very carefully, and Xiao Ran listened very carefully.

Time passed quickly and it was time for lunch.

Lunch is Western food, which is quite authentic. There are two appetizers, two soups and two main dishes to choose from. Although the portions are not large, after the stewardess spreads the white tablecloth and distributes the shiny metal tableware, it feels like it. Presentable.

After the meal, the novelty gradually passed away, and Kong Jiyuan did not continue chatting. He put the chair back and fell asleep with his eyes closed.

Xiao Ran took out the book and read it for a while, then took a rest.

During the nearly 13-hour flight, Xiao Ran and others woke up several times.

"It's not here yet. Everyone is exhausted." After another dinner, Xiao Ran put a small amount of food into his mouth. This was the first time he had sat on a plane for such a long time.

Kong Jiyuan nodded in agreement and said casually: "It's probably almost here. I don't know where Teacher Tian has set the hotel this time. If it's too far away, it will be hard."

"Usually in front of the venue." Xiao Ran was talking about the concept of his previous life. When he followed his mentor to attend certain conferences in China, it was natural for him to book a hotel nearby.

Kong Jiyuan nodded and said: "Princeton is located between New York and Philadelphia. It is a unique rural city. The scenery is very beautiful, but the transportation is extremely inconvenient. It will take several hours to transfer, which can be very frustrating. It will be a disaster if we can’t book a similar hotel by then.”

"Forget it, it's a public trip anyway." Kong Jiyuan's attitude was quite good.

After a few more hours, the plane finally landed at Philadelphia International Airport.

(End of this chapter)