"Come, let's talk somewhere else." Yu Hai invited the two into his own private office, which was so messy that he had no idea where to start.
Li Siyuan watched the three people leave with a dazed expression. If he guessed correctly, the team leader should want to keep the girl named Su Qingyun.
Thinking that there will be someone who can answer his questions and resolve his doubts in the future, Li Siyuan, who rarely has any other expressions, smiled rarely. It’s so great!
"Come, let's sit down and talk." Yu Hai smiled.
"Okay." Su Qingyun sat down obediently, and Chen Zheyu sat next to her.
"Is that so, Su?" Yu Hai pondered for a moment before speaking. "I've reviewed your last test. It was perfect, and it certainly meets the criteria for our Mathematics Talent Group selection. However, in your letter, you declined our invitation, so I'd like to ask what your concerns are."
"If you feel you're still studying and haven't graduated from high school, that's easy. We can transfer you directly to a school in Beijing, or even let you graduate early. There's no problem with that. You just need to focus on studying and delving into mathematics."
"As for our salary and benefits, you don't have to worry. In addition to the monthly salary subsidy, we will assign you a dormitory and provide food and accommodation. You don't have to worry about food, clothing, housing, and transportation. We can take care of it all for you."
"We can even say, considering your young age and your parents' concerns, we can arrange for your parents to come with us and find them jobs. That's all possible."
"Perhaps you have other concerns, you can also tell us, we will find a way to reject it."
Yu Hai said a lot, covering almost every aspect, no matter how big or small. He couldn't think of any reason for her to refuse.
But Su Qingyun still shook his head and refused without even thinking about it.
"You have considered it very carefully. Thank you for your kindness, but I still have no plans to develop in Beijing." She could see Yu Hai's sincerity, and this group of mathematical talents was indeed eclectic in recruiting talents, but she also had her own considerations.
"Why?" Yu Hai frowned, he didn't understand.
"Maybe I prefer to live a routine life." Su Qingyun smiled, "I like to take things slowly. Coming from Luoshui County to here is a big step."
Yu Hai also laughed, "People who follow the rules will not have the kind of mathematical thinking you have." People who are good at mathematics have top-notch logical thinking and other skills. People who stick to the rules and don't know how to adapt are not necessarily bad at mathematics, but they are definitely not much better.
Su Qingyun was silent for a moment, then said, "I'm really sorry, Team Leader Yu, I really don't have this plan right now."
"Not now, but what about in the future?" Yu Hai asked her, seizing the key point. "Will you consider it in the future?"
"Yes." This time, Su Qingyun answered very confidently. She has always been very sure that she will come back to Beijing in the future. After all, she wants to do the most professional and top-level experiments, and only Beijing has the best conditions. But not now. It is too early to say these things now.
"Okay then." Yu Hai sighed and didn't pester her anymore.
"But..." Yu Hai suddenly changed the subject and said, "Mr. Su, can you agree to one other thing?"
"What?" Su Qingyun was puzzled. Was there anything else?
Yu Hai: "This August, there will be an international mathematics competition in Country E. I hope you can join us in the mathematics talent group."
"International Mathematics Competition?" Su Qingyun was stunned.
She only knew that China started participating in the International Mathematical Olympiad in 1985. What kind of competition is this now?
"Yes." Yu Hai nodded and gave her a detailed introduction. "This competition is organized by several countries. There is an age requirement for participants, no older than 30 years old. Each country can send a maximum of five participants. This competition has been held several times. We have participated twice, but the results were...unsatisfactory."
Su Qingyun nodded as he listened. This competition was somewhat similar to the International Mathematical Olympiad.
Yu Hai smiled bitterly. "It's not just this competition that's the problem. China hasn't made any significant achievements in mathematics in recent years. The older generation of mathematicians is struggling to keep up, and the younger generation hasn't caught up. We're in a period of transition, and our position in the international mathematics community has continued to decline."
"Even in the international mathematics community, Chinese mathematics has always been looked down upon, with some saying that China lacks outstanding mathematical talent. Some even claim that 'China has no mathematics'!"
"Faced with such insulting remarks, we have no words to refute them. However, as early as about 2,000 years ago, my country produced a comprehensive mathematical masterpiece, the Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art, which was the most advanced applied mathematics in the world at the time. And now, we can't even utter a word to defend our own mathematics. How ridiculous is that?"
Yu Hai's voice was filled with regret and grief, and Su Qingyun and Chen Zheyu's expressions also became heavy.
Although it is shameful, this is indeed the current situation of mathematics in China. It can even be said that this is the current situation in many fields in China, and it is also the current situation that China must change!
"The international mathematics community is discussing whether we will participate in this year's math competition. Many people think we're afraid of losing and don't dare to go. But on the contrary, the more this is the case, the more we must go. As the saying goes, shame breeds courage, and latecomers prevail. What China excels at is turning the tide in the face of adversity, isn't it?"
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