Although Ma Gaoliang seemed to ask this question completely casually, Lin Xiao could keenly feel that Ma Gaoliang cared about this question.

It seems that the country is also very concerned about whether he should take the path of application or the path of theory?

Last time he told people in Time Magazine that he likes to pursue theory rather than application, because he knows what the problem may mean.

Now facing Ma Gaoliang, who may be asking him questions on behalf of the country, he must also give a real answer.

"I think theory is more important."

As he spoke, he took out a small notepad and pen from his pocket - he would carry them with him for convenience.

"I hope to be the Einstein of the world."

When Ma Gaoliang heard his answer, a trace of regret flashed in his eyes, and then he said: "Well, that's good."

However, when he saw Lin Xiao suddenly writing something, he couldn't help but feel confused.

"what are you writing?"

Lin Xiao did not speak, but quickly wrote a sentence on the paper, then tore off the paper, folded it, and finally handed it to Ma Gaoliang, "Let's read it when we get back."

Ma Gaoliang was confused, but finally nodded and did not ask.

Next, they chatted a little more, because another Solvay conference was about to start and Lin Xiao was going to attend, so the two said goodbye.

Ma Gaoliang returned to their hotel with his secretary.

The secretary asked: "Lin Xiao said theory is more important?"

Ma Gaodian nodded: "That's what he said."

At this time, he remembered the piece of paper Lin Xiao gave him. He had indeed not opened it. Now that he had returned to the hotel, he could open it.

But Lin Xiao looked so mysterious, and he didn't intend to show it to his secretary.

Entering the bathroom, he took out the piece of paper, opened it and took a look.

[However, there is no conflict between becoming the Einstein of the world and becoming the Oppenheimer of China.]

After reading it, Ma Gaoliang was silent for a long time, then folded the paper again and put it into the deepest part of his pocket.

He had a feeling that this piece of paper would become a cultural relic in the future.

…

Time passed quickly.

After three days of meetings, the Solvay Physics Conference finally came to a successful conclusion.

After all, this meeting was not like the one in 1927, with the gathering of big guys, but there were still wonderful conversations such as "Where are the aliens?" "The aliens are in my formula", which added to the excitement of this meeting.

Got brilliance.

Just like that session, Einstein said "God does not play dice" and Bohr replied "Don't tell God what to do".

All in all, this conference will probably leave a mark in the history of science in the future.

December 25th, Christmas.

Christmas is the most important holiday in France, so on this day, the entire city of Paris is filled with Christmas joy.

The same is true for the École Normale Supérieure in Paris. The atrium garden was full of people, celebrating each other, and there were even people in Christmas costumes distributing various small gifts to people.

Lin Xiao was also walking among them. Looking at this scene, he seemed to be infected by the atmosphere.

"Lin, Merry Christmas!"

People around recognized Lin Xiao, the star of the Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris, and congratulated him.

"Happy Happy."

Lin Xiao smiled and nodded at them, and couldn't help but sigh that foreign countries still attach great importance to this kind of traditional festival.

I don’t know which one is stronger than the Chinese Spring Festival atmosphere or the Christmas atmosphere abroad.

This kind of thing is only a matter of benevolence and wisdom.

However, he did not come to celebrate Christmas with these foreigners.

Because it was Professor Serge who was looking for him.

After leaving the atrium garden, he entered the teaching building and found Professor Searle's office.

Professor Serge was packing his things. When he saw Lin Xiao coming in, he said with a smile: "Merry Christmas, Lin."

Lin Xiao smiled and said: "Merry Christmas, Professor Serge."

"Um."

Serge nodded, took a Santa hat from the side, walked to Lin Xiao, and helped him put it on.

"Well, this is your Christmas hat. It can also be used as your doctor's hat for the time being."

Lin Xiao held up the Santa hat on his head. The funny look of the hat made him feel like he was dressing up as a cartoon character.

Compared with Chinese Hanfu, Santa Claus’ bright red costume seems like a fairy tale, while Hanfu seems like a myth, each with its own merits.

Of course, compared to this Santa hat, Lin Xiao was more confused about the "doctoral hat" that Professor Searle said.

"Doctor's hat?"

"Yes."

Professor Serge smiled and nodded, "You are about to graduate."

Lin Xiao couldn't help but be stunned.

"Graduation? I haven't even written my graduation thesis, and I still have to defend it?"

The graduation requirement is two papers in top mathematics journals, but of course a doctoral degree also requires a graduation thesis, which must then be defended.

Professor Searle waved his hand: "Your defense committee is the entire academic community, and obviously, whether it is the twin prime number conjecture you proved or the root search method you proposed, it has been recognized by the entire academic community, and

At the Solvay Conference, that will be your final defense, so you have graduated."

"So, you don't have to waste our school's resources by organizing another unnecessary defense for you."

Hearing Professor Searle's words, Lin Xiao couldn't help but laugh or cry. Wasting school resources?

Don't say it like that.

However, he also accepted the fact that he graduated with a Ph.D.

More than ten years of studying have finally come to an end.

He was in a daze for a moment, and then he bowed slightly to Professor Serge and said: "Professor Serge, thank you and the school."

Professor Searle patted him on the shoulder and said, "No need to thank you, this is your result."

"Okay, it's time for me to go back and have a good Christmas."

"OK."

"Oh, by the way, let's have another glass of wine."

Professor Searle thought of this matter again, then found red wine and wine glasses from the side and poured them for the two of them.

Professor Searle raised his glass: "May you go further than Einstein and Newton."

Lin Xiao smiled and touched Professor Serre's wine glass lightly: "I wish the professor good health."

Drink it all in one gulp.
Chapter completed!