Zhou’s Conjecture

(Translated and Edited by: Nakahara)

Shangri-La, Presidential Suite.

The vivid night landscape is reflected in the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, which are as beautiful and brilliant as the stars in the sky at nighttime.

Lin Fan took a sip of the XO in his glass.

After that, he focused his attention on the phone that was resting on his lap.

【Spent 1.3 million yuan and received 131 red envelopes. Would you like to open all of them? 】

Lin Fan had previously received these red envelopes when he was walking around at the National Financial Center Mall.

At the time, he did not instantly click it because Lin Fan had no idea what he was about to receive.

When he was alone in the room, he figured it was the perfect time to open all of the red envelopes.

"Open!"

【Ding! Congratulations, you got 100 yuan. 】($15)

【Ding! Congratulations, you got 99 yuan. 】($14)

...

【Ding! Congratulations, you have acquired mathematics at the level of a professor. Make use of your superior mathematical skills to solve tough problems while displaying a captivating charm.】

...

【Ding! Congratulations, you have received the skill: absolute focus. Absolute focus is required in order to be able to tackle complex issues quickly and efficiently. When a flash of motivation occurs, there is a 5 percent probability to gain enormous experience. A guy who is devoted and serious is the most attractive!】

【Ding! Congratulations, you got 10,000 yuan. 】($1,551)

【Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained 1 office building in Jiangbei City. 】

...

With 131 red envelopes open, Lin Fan received a total of nearly 500,000 yuan. ($77,559)

Then, he focused on the professor-level mathematics and absolute focus skills.

Professor-level mathematics? It would be great if I had this when I was in school.

Absolute focus? This seems pretty good.

As soon as Lin Fan raised his eyes from his phone, he saw a stack of title certificates on the coffee table in front of him.

A201, 1st floor, Qiankun Building, with an area of 200 square meters, and the property owner: Lin Fan.

A202 on the 1st floor of Qiankun Building, with an area of 150 square meters, owned by Lin Fan.

...

Lin Fan looked at these title certificates with a strange look on his face.

"Qiankun Building? Isn't this where I work?"

“Ding!”

Suddenly, Lin Fan's mobile phone went off with a hasty ring.

"Lin Fan, what's the deal with not showing up to work today?" The voice of a coworker, Ma Zhiyuan, could be heard on the phone.

Lin Fan had only now recalled that he had to report to work this morning.

"Oh, I almost forgot to mention that I am resigning." Lin Fan expressed himself.

Lin Fan had intended to quit even if the system did not appear.

It's just a few days ahead of schedule now.

"Resign?" Ma Zhiyuan was taken aback for a brief moment before responding," Well, if you have time, come over and hand the job to me. Otherwise, the supervisor may not give you your salary from last month."

Lin Fan replied: "Okay, I will go there in two days."

Lin Fan naturally doesn't care about the measly work salary.

However, he has always been the kind of guy that sees things through to completion.

In the event that you do not pass over the work personally, the person who takes over will almost certainly find it very difficult to continue.

After hanging up, the phone shook slightly.

It turned out that Qin Yuxuan sent a WeChat picture.

A lovely face, together with the brilliant heart of the deep sea under the snow-white neck, creates a person who is softly surrounded by a gorgeous light.

It's both mysterious and lovely!

Qin Yuxuan: I like it very much, thank you.

Lin Fan: Between us, why do you have to say thank you? It’s good if you like it.

Qin Yuxuan: Hmm! The project officially starts tomorrow. I may be busy for a while, so I may not be able to play with you in Magical City.

Lin Fan: It's okay, you’re busy. But, you should pay attention to your health.

Lin Fan: Oh yeah, I guess I’ll go back to Jiangbei tomorrow to deal with work matters, and then come back to Magical City to play in the future.

Qin Yuxuan: All right.

...

Jiangbei City, Qiankun Building.

Every now and then, Chang-Dong would glance at the leasing contract and murmur: "It has to be completed within two months. Let's go see Wang, the property manager, to see if we can extend the contract for next year. I'm hoping the price won't go up too much."

While speaking, Chang walked out of the office and directly to the top floor of the Qiankun Building, where he felt embarrassed.

"President Wang, it has been a very long time since we last spoke! What exactly are you up to?" Chang inquired, a grin on his face.

Wang Zhongde replied "I’m currently sorting out some contracts and documents. By the way, does Chang-Dong need me for anything?"

"Can't I ask Wang Zhongde for tea if I'm okay?" Chang smiled shamelessly.

While speaking, Chang felt a sense of shame to take out a can of Da Hong Pao and said, "This is the Dahongpao my friend brought from Wuyi, but I don't drink much tea, so I specially brought it to Wang Dong to taste."

Wang Zhongde is a tea lover, so naturally, his eyes lit up when he saw the Da Hong Pao.

Chang was ashamed and then said: "Yes, our company's rent will expire in two months, Mr. Wang, do you think we should renew the contract?"

Wang Zhongde said helplessly: "Chang-Dong, you came for nothing today. Because Qiankun Building has already been sold to someone else."

"Sold to someone else?" Chang had his mouth open wide in astonishment.

Wang Zhongde didn’t blame him for being so surprised.

Qiankun Building is located in the city center of Jiangbei, a city with a wealth of land.

The estimated price of the entire Qiankun Building is as high as 1 billion!

He doesn’t dare to imagine what kind of person it is that can give such a large sum of money.

Wang Zhongde nodded and said, "So, to renew the contract, we can only negotiate after the new boss comes."

"Mr. Wang, I don't know if it is convenient to tell me who bought the Qiankun Building" Chang curiously asked.

Wang Zhongde hesitated for a while before he said: "Anyway, you will know sooner or later, so let me tell you first."

While speaking, Wang Zhongde took out a document from the drawer.

Chang-Dong shamelessly flipped through the documents quickly, and said in surprise: "Lin Fan? The man who bought the building is so young?"

...

The next day.

He purchased a first-class ticket and returned to Jiangbei City immediately after Lin Fan had delivered a message to Qin Yuxuan.

It's well beyond three o'clock in the afternoon at this point.

Lin Fan, on the other hand, opted not to visit the business and instead stayed at the Hilton Hotel, where he planned to give the job the next morning.

When he walked into the lobby of the Hilton Hotel, he was attracted by the large posters.

"Welcome to the International Conference on Mathematics Research and Discussion"

"Hu Chuan, Dean of School of Mathematics, Jiangbei University..."

"Fang Zhengtang, Professor of School of Mathematics, Hanzhong University..."

"When 2^(2^n)＜p＜2^(2^(n+1)), Mp has 2^(n+1)-1 is a prime number"

Lin Fan didn't care about the introduction of those people before.

And when he saw the latter problem, he quickly raised his eyebrows.

Lin Fan pondered for a while, picked up a fountain pen next to the board, and quickly started writing on the broad signature board.

(T/L: Zhou conjecture states that every even integer is the sum of two primes)

ΠMp(22n)^πMp(22n-1)=2n^1......(a)

ΠMp(22n)=2n+1^n-1

(T/L: I don’t know what it’s trying to say, as it is difficult to translate mathematics from raws to English since, at most times, they give no explanation as to why it’s that answer. But, if any one of you knows then feel free to comment)

...

"Da da da!"

In the whole hall, there was a fast percussion sound.

For a while, Lin Fan's writing pace was blisteringly quick.

Zhou's hypothesis, on the other hand, is a world-class problem after all.

Despite the fact that Lin Fan had mathematical expertise on the level of a professor, he was soon stuck, and his writing pace continued to decrease.

This was similar to a rough mountain road that is tough to ascend.

Although Lin Fan enjoys taking on challenges and has never given up, he has been quietly considering the best course of action.

【Ding! Absolute focus!. 】

Lin Fan seemed to have been implanted with a pair of wings at one point, and the previously slowed writing pace became quicker once again, as if by magic.

….

Outside the Hilton Hotel.

A few men and women in suits and leather shoes, looking very gentle and elegant, strolled forward.

"Teachers, professors, and leaders from Jiangzhong University, University of Science and Technology, Jiangbei University of Technology, etc., all have to come to attend math seminars, conference venues, meals, etc., are, all ready?" Hu Chuan, Dean of Mathematics, asked.

"Dean Hu, you can rest assured. I have all prepared all the logistical tasks, and I promise that this International Mathematics Conference can be held in a grand and elegant manner." Huang Zihao said.

He then flattered: "We all know that Dean Hu has taken a big step forward in the study of Zhou's conjecture!"

"I believe that this seminar will definitely make a national sensation and even shake the whole world!"

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