books44 Chapter 349 Celebrate 1
Chapter 349 Celebrate 1
Chapter 349 Celebrate
In the evening, the conference organizing committee had a dinner with several nominated candidates, and everyone chose the most famous "Chinatown" nearby.
The rain outside had stopped long ago, the air was fresh, the streets were washed by rain, and there were shallow puddles in some places, reflecting the lights that had been turned on not far away.
The neon lights of the shops on the street have been turned on, and the streets are crowded with people.
Qiu Huoming followed Oritz. Although the thin, silver-haired old man had been busy all day, he was still in good spirits.
The other members of the conference organizing committee were all chatting and laughing with relaxed expressions. The opening ceremony went smoothly, and everyone felt relieved.
Among the several young people nominated for this award, Qiu Huoming is the youngest, and everyone takes good care of him.
Qiu Huoming felt these people's concern for him and saw their love for mathematics. This is probably one of the reasons why the "International Mathematicians" Conference still exists even in the war-torn era. Nothing can resist the true passion in one's heart.
This is the belief of this generation of mathematicians, and Oritz reiterated once again: "Mathematics has no borders, but..."
He glanced at Qiu Huoming and said, "This cuisine has national boundaries. Qiu, you will be in charge of ordering the dishes later. We want to eat the most authentic Chinese food..."
Qiu Huoming was embarrassed. The Chinese food here had long been assimilated. It was impossible for it to be authentic, but the taste was still quite good.
"Okay, leave it to me. Do you have any food taboos?" Qiu Huoming asked with a smile, like a real hotel waiter.
Everyone started talking at once.
"Let them put more sugar. I like sweet and sour dishes..."
"There's a dish I've eaten in Britain. What's it called..."
Oritz smiled slightly. "They don't know how to eat. They are all nerds. You can order whatever you want. The expenses of the conference organizing committee are enough."
Chinatown is the largest Chinese area nearby. Before you even reach the edge, you can already see quite a few Chinese people.
Qiu Huoming suddenly became excited and took the lead to lead everyone inside.
Many of the buildings and gatehouses here still retain their ancient style. Qiu Huoming looked at those familiar Chinese characters and felt a bit of sigh and pride in his heart.
Where there are Chinese people, flowers can bloom even in ruins...
Following Oritz's suggestion, Qiu Huoming found a restaurant that looked relatively large. After entering, he saw that the owners were a middle-aged Chinese couple. The woman was making dumplings near the kitchen, and there were already some guests sitting in the hall.
The second floor was a private room, and everyone went up to it together, using a screen to separate themselves from outsiders.
The second floor was decorated in an antique style. Qiu Huoming and a staff member from the conference affairs team went downstairs to order food.
Oritz and his colleagues found a seat and sat down. There were 18 people in total, divided into two tables.
Qiu Huoming ordered the dishes and followed the staff upstairs. He found the seat next to Oritz was empty, so he extended his hand and invited Qiu Huoming to sit over.
This is the main seat. Qiu Huoming was embarrassed and walked over quickly.
"Everyone, let me tell you about the main order of seating in China..." When Qiu Huoming finally explained it clearly, he was pulled back by Oritz.
"We don't need to be so clear-cut. Here, everyone is the same..."
"Mathematics knows no national boundaries, nor does it distinguish between high and low status..."
His expression was serious. Qiu Huoming smiled awkwardly and sat down. Since they didn't care, he certainly wouldn't worry about it.
The dishes were served very quickly, which is one of the good things about Chinese restaurants, with a strong local flavor.
It was noisy downstairs, but the second floor was relatively quiet. After 70% of the dishes were served, everyone started eating.
Qiu Huoming finally had the long-awaited Chinese meal. After taking a bite of the sweet and sour pork, he felt refreshed both physically and mentally.
The drink we ordered was whiskey, and everyone had a small glass. We had to work the next day, so we drank slowly in the evening.
Qiu Huoming also had a small cup. He really found that his alcohol tolerance had increased, perhaps because his body was getting more nutrition.
Qiu Huoming listened quietly to them talking about some anecdotes from the past. He listened with great interest. These celebrities were like Lao Wang next door in their mouths. There was no sense of distance at all.
Then they talked about the war again. This time the atmosphere at the table became depressing. Oritz waved his hand again and said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Why don't we let Qiu talk about their country?"
Everyone's eyes immediately shifted to Qiu Huoming.
Qiu Huoming's cheeks turned slightly red, and he smiled and said, "Okay, then I will be disrespectful to refuse."
"The Oriental lion has awakened..." Qiu Huoming raised his lips, "Everything is in ruins and waiting to be rebuilt. Our thirst for knowledge is extremely strong. If anyone here is willing to come to our country to teach, we will welcome them with open arms..."
This wave is a publicity spree. Qiu Huoming picked the right time and did not play the victim. Instead, he painted a big picture and focused on the future...
The people at the dinner table were interested in the ancient oriental country. Many of them asked questions immediately, and Qiu Huoming answered them one by one with a smile.
After most of the questions were asked, the dinner was coming to an end.
The boss then came in. He was a slightly plump middle-aged man from the south, holding two plates of dumplings in his hands. "Hey, I heard you talking about my country from a distance..."
He looked at Qiu Huoming and said, "Now that we have direct flights, the Chinese in our area have even performed a lion dance to celebrate. What you just said is really well said."
He took a step forward and placed two plates of dumplings on the two tables. "These dumplings also have the taste of my hometown. I'm inviting you to eat them. Thank you for your praise just now..."
The boss's English was mixed with a strong accent, but everyone present could still understand him.
After he said this, he bowed to everyone, turned around and left.
Oritz smiled and said, "We have taken advantage of Qiu. I guess everyone is still not full. Let's continue..." He took the lead in picking up a dumpling and putting it in the bowl...
Everyone started laughing immediately and stood up to pick up dumplings.
Qiu Huoming also picked one up. It was stuffed with cabbage and pork, the most common dumpling flavor. He chewed it carefully. It really tasted like home. The hand-rolled rubber was chewy and the filling was solid...
"Delicious..." someone praised...
Everyone enjoyed the meal very much and it was time to go back.
"You have to prepare your speech for tomorrow when you go back, so I won't keep you here." Oritz parted ways with Qiu Huoming on the streets of Chinatown.
Qiu Huoming hurried to the train station with his backpack on his back.
He was lucky today. As soon as he arrived at the station, the car arrived. Qiu Huoming sat back in his old seat as usual.
The sky was dark, the night was coming, but the city was still bustling. When the train arrived in the suburbs, the wilderness was pitch black. When my eyes got used to the darkness, I could see the stars in the sky...
Qiu Huoming leaned against the window, the trees in the wilderness slid behind him one by one, and the train moved forward with its unique rhythm and sound...
He felt a little sleepy.
When we finally arrived at Stanford, it was already ten o'clock in the evening.
He hurried back to the dormitory. As soon as he opened the door, he saw William and Daniel walking in the corridor. "You are finally back."
Danielle held a bottle of champagne in her hand, and William held a box of snacks in his hand, "Celebrate you, mathematician..."
Qiu Huoming was stunned, "What are you celebrating?" The news of his nomination was spread so quickly?
William smiled and said, "You are the first one among us to get the invitation card to the mathematics conference. You came back too late. We waited for you for an hour..."
"Please come in." Qiu Huoming quickly made way.
"You smell of alcohol, Qiu, have you been drinking?" Daniel asked.
She was still wearing a dress today, with her long curly hair draped over her shoulders and a small shoulder bag slung across her body, looking gentle and graceful.
The dormitory was small, so the three of them simply sat on the floor, using books as cushions for their buttocks.
Fortunately, there is a floor here. Qiu Huoming put down his backpack, took off his suit jacket, and untied his tie.
He smiled and sat down, "After drinking a little, guess who I met today?"
Danielle took out three glasses from her bag. She shook the champagne bottle and asked casually, "Who is it?"
"James, the guy that William and I beat up that day..."
"Puff..." The cork of the champagne bottle popped.
"It's him. He's here to cause trouble?" William took the champagne and asked while sharing the wine.
"Yes, he falsely accused my card of being stolen..." Qiu Huoming explained.
Danielle opened the snack box, which was filled with sliced cheese, which went perfectly with the wine.
"Tell me, what happened next?" Danielle became excited.
Qiu Huoming told them what happened today. When they learned that James was expelled, they all smiled.
"You deserve it..." The two men cursed and raised their glasses.
"Let's drink to the mathematicians of the future..."
"cheers……"
The champagne had been chilled before, but it had been a while, so it still had a slight chill.
The three of them were drinking and chatting, and they couldn't help but talk about China.
William was also drunk, and a blush appeared on his fair cheeks.
"Qiu, wait for me. I will come to your country to invest..." He patted his chest, "I... am rich enough to rival a country."
Qiu Huoming laughed, "I believe you. If you don't come, you're just a puppy."
He stretched out his hand, "Let's make a pinky promise..."
"Let's make a promise and stick to it for a hundred years..."
As he was talking, Qiu Huoming couldn't help laughing. This was too childish.
Danielle on the other side asked in confusion: "Why hang yourself?"
Qiu Huoming explained: "In ancient my country, money was made of copper wire. It had to be hung up with ropes when going out or keeping it safe. The ropes did not refer to people, but to the money..."
"I see, the East is really mysterious..." William said, "Don't worry, I will definitely go. I am studying very hard now, and my family has seen it. I will get my share..."
Danielle asked, "Do you mean the family foundation?"
Most of the people who can study in this university are either rich or noble, just like Danielle. She comes from a wealthy family and her parents are middle class. Although she is not super rich, her life is completely stress-free.
As for William, Qiu Huoming had drunk some wine and his mind was a little confused. He looked at William and thought of what he said on the first day, 'I am William Rockefeller.'
Qiu Huoming murmured to himself: "Rockefello?"
William looked up and asked, "What's wrong? Why are you suddenly reading my last name..."
In a flash, Qiu Huoming thought of a legendary family.
He put down the wine glass in his hand, straightened his back, and looked at William carefully, trying to compare him with several famous people in the family in his memory.
"Not like it..." Qiu Huoming searched through his memory. This family was too low-key and there were very few photos of them published.
"Not like what? Do you know other people in my family?" William asked curiously.
"He doesn't look like he's rich enough to rival a country..." Qiu Huoming joked.
"Hahahaha, not yet. I won't be eligible until I graduate. If I give up halfway, I'll be a useless member of the family and worthless..."
William explained: "Our family has a waste elimination system. When I was first injured, I really gave up on myself..."
He reached out and took a piece of cheese, put it into his mouth, chewed it for a few times, and drank the rest of the wine in the glass in one gulp.
William laughed out loud, "Fuck, I feel like I'm alive again now. My brothers are so upset, hahahaha..."
"I want to graduate successfully, Qiu, you wait for me..."
He had always spoken in a very polite manner, but now that he had drunk, he started to swear. He did not look unpleasant at all, but rather had a bit of the youthful vigor that was unique to the young people of this era.
Danielle yawned, "It's time to go back, Qiu, you still have a meeting tomorrow, right?"
Qiu Huoming nodded and said, "I have to speak on stage tomorrow."
"Then go to bed early. Why didn't you say..."
William stood up and glanced at his watch. "It's so late. Don't send Danielle off. I'll go..."
Danielle hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded, "Qiu, you should go to bed early..."
After they all left, Qiu Huoming cleaned up the floor, quickly took off his clothes, rushed into the bathroom and took a shower.
It's already midnight. I have to go to bed after taking a shower because I have to catch the earliest train tomorrow.
Qiu Huoming yawned as he finished his shower. He didn't even wait for his hair to dry before quickly wiping it with a towel. He fell on the bed, turned off the light, closed his eyes, and fell asleep almost instantly...
The next morning, he still walked in the morning light to catch the train.
There is still a queue outside the venue today, and everyone needs an invitation card to enter.
Some journalists can enter freely with press cards. A journalist's identity is very useful these days, and newspapers are authoritative media.
As soon as Qiu Huoming entered the venue, he was stopped by two reporters.
"Are you Qiu?" One of them raised his camera and asked, "Can I interview you?"
At the main venue, a list of people who will be speaking on stage today has been drawn up, and Qiu Huoming's name is also on the list.
"Of course, but can you wait until noon?" Qiu Huoming apologized, "I have a speech in the morning..."
"Oh, yes, of course. Then we have an appointment. We will interview you first at noon..."
Qiu Huoming looked down at his name tag and said, "San Francisco Daily News...Okay, you guys go first."