Top Student at Their Peak-Chapter 381 - 134: Keen on Mathematics and Aspiring High Goals_6

"Oh, so are you discussing your paper with those mathematicians at the hotel every day?"

"Well, there’s certainly some discussion, but there’s also small talk, like about Harvard, Princeton, Columbia... Anyway, many university professors want me to study abroad, but I’ve righteously turned them all down! You see! It’s not just about academic discussions, I’m also busy turning down everyone’s olive branches. It’s really tiring me out."

"Yeah, Brother Qiao, I support you. Yanbei University is great, we don’t need to go to those other schools. I hear there are a lot of beautiful women in Paris, are there many in the hotels too?"

"No way, are you a million whys? Don’t you know what time it is? Why aren’t you hurrying home to sleep?" Qiao Yu criticized.

He thought this girl would be angry, but to his surprise, the girl in the video just said with grievance, "I’m not that unreasonable. I told Aunt I would chat with you for a bit and then head back. I miss you too."

Even through the video, Qiao Yu could feel as if a layer of mist was over the girl’s eyes, giving him a headache.

"Don’t be silly! Let me tell you, no matter how beautiful the women in Paris are, they can’t be more beautiful than you and my mom, so your question is nonsense, okay? Next time, I’ll add you to my friend group, you can ask them. I always tell them when I get the chance, you and my mom are the two most beautiful women in the world!"

"Really?"

"Nonsense! Have I ever lied to you?"

"Alright then, I’ll head back now, Brother Qiao Yu."

"Say hi to Uncle Xia and Aunt Liu for me."

"They’re all out driving. Oh, I also sent them the video of you on the news, and my dad was shocked. He didn’t believe it until he realized it was true and replied to me with a bunch of exclamation marks! Our family group chat was filled all night with people asking about you!"

"Well... Never mind, alright, go back and rest early. Make sure to have a good rest over the weekend."

"Okay, bye."

"Goodbye."

"Goodbye, Aunt."

"Alright, Keke, take it slow."

"Got it, Aunt."

...

Soon, only Qiao Xi was left on the other end, and Qiao Yu began to speak more freely.

"Mom, I did it, really. It’s a pity you couldn’t come this time. When I was giving my presentation, that man was sitting in the front row, and I told him where he was wrong! You should have seen his face then! It was priceless! And this time, I won against him fair and square, just like you said!"

"Huh? You actually saw him?"

"Yeah, we even had breakfast together."

"He didn’t recognize you?"

"I don’t know, but I was ready for it. If he did dare to recognize me, I would tell everyone right there that my dad died a long time ago! But he didn’t bring it up. Oh, and even if he recognized me, he probably wouldn’t dare say anything, because his wife’s grandfather was there today too."

"I see. So when are you coming back?"

"Not counting today, the conference still has three days left. The ticket Director Tian booked is for after the closing ceremony, probably on the 27th. By the way, Mom, the man was frustrated and you don’t seem to be happy about it?"

"I am happy, but I’m happy because my son got on the seven o’clock news, not because of him. I’ve told you, he means nothing to me anymore. What matters is that we’re living well. That’s more important than anything else."

"Phew, then there are many more happy days to come for you! Oh, if something this small got me on the seven o’clock news, what big things will I do in the future that will have them reporting on me every day, right?"

"Getting full of yourself, huh? Although I know being the opening speaker at such a conference is a big deal, and I know I’m probably not as good as you now, I think with such a great start at your age, you should set your sights even further.

Don’t just focus on that man. Broaden your perspective. What is he? He’s been studying for over a decade and still isn’t as good as you after a few months of study. It’s nothing to be proud of to be better than him. His next step should be desperately trying to catch up to your shadow only to be kicked aside by others, right?"

"Of course! This afternoon I met a lot of people, big names in the field of mathematics. They gave me loads of business cards, look. Who would have thought? I haven’t seen these things in Huaxia, but here everyone’s handing them out."

As he spoke, Qiao Yu took out a stack of exquisite business cards from his pocket and waved them in front of the phone camera.

"Oh, that’s great, congratulations, Qiao Yu."

"Hehe. So you can rest assured, Mom. I promised you, I’d definitely stand on the highest peak and look down on everyone! Even Xia Keke knows I always keep my promises!" Qiao Yu said proudly.

"I know you’re amazing. Alright, go and get back to your work, and remember to listen to your teachers when you’re out there."

"Alright, don’t worry. When I get back this time, I’ll see if I can ask Director Tian for leave to come home and see you."

"No need, wait until summer vacation."

"But I have to attend the IMO competition during the summer."

"Then come back after the IMO. Good boy, every day in this learning phase is important. Especially when so many people have high expectations of you. Never let down those who believe in you, as it will only give false joy to those who dislike you."

"Alright... But Mom, I miss you. How about this: This summer Xia Keke will come to Yanbei University for a summer camp, why don’t you come with her?"

Qiao Xi hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Alright. I’ll come to Beijing to see you then."

"Great, Mom, let me tell you, I’m quite familiar with Beijing now. I’ll take you to watch the flag-raising ceremony, stroll through the gardens, climb the Great Wall, and eat delicious food! I’m telling you, our family isn’t short on money now!"

"Alright, alright, we’ll do as you say then."

"Okay, goodbye, Mom."

"Alright, by the way, I miss you very much, son. Bye now."

"Hmm."

After hanging up the call with Qiao Xi, Qiao Yu turned over in bed and started going through his WeChat messages.

He had been too excited earlier to notice, but now he saw that his WeChat was filled with messages, even a message from Elder Yuan, all the way in Huaqing.

"Sharp in mathematics and physics, with great ambitions; profound knowledge as brilliant as the Star River. Child, you did very well!"

This... is a bit much?