in2ebook Chapter 259 Going to the United States
Chapter 259 Going to the United States
Lin Chen was not alone on this trip to the United States.
Besides him, Chen Xiaoxiao's father, Chen Cheng, and a professor from Tsinghua and Peking Universities, Professor Liu, will also be going.
Professor Liu from Tsinghua and Peking Universities participated in this mathematics competition through Cheng Zitong's connections.
Chen Cheng, on the other hand, was chosen by Elder Wang to accompany Lin Chen as part of the entourage.
"Xiao Chen, remember to keep a close eye on Lin Chen when you go abroad! He's a treasure of our Longke University. If anything happens to him, I'll hold you responsible!"
Before their departure, Mr. Wang personally came to the airport to see them off.
Hearing what Old Wang said, Chen Cheng gave a wry smile.
Lin Chen is the darling of Longke University, so what about me?
Teacher Wang, I'm at least your student, someone who's entered the field!
How can you be so biased towards one side and so prejudiced against the other?
"Teacher, don't worry. Lin Chen is practically my future son-in-law. How could I not approve of him?"
"That would be for the best! That Professor Liu from Tsinghua and Peking University is Cheng Zitong's man. Cheng Zitong and Lin Chen have a grudge, so he can't be trusted either. You need to be careful!"
After giving his students his instructions, Old Wang pulled Lin Chen aside and gave him some special advice.
It's not that I'm afraid Lin Chen won't be able to handle this trouble.
Instead, I'm worried that this kid will cause trouble again, just like he did during winter break.
The United States is not like China.
If you get into a fight with some thugs, they really might pull out a gun!
Even if you're a martial arts master, you can't beat the gun in his hand!
Old Wang isn't afraid that Lin Chen won't get Fields; he's just worried that something might happen to him!
Before parting, Old Wang gave Chen Cheng an envelope and said mysteriously, "There are six thousand dollars in there. You and Lin Chen each get three thousand. If it's more than that, you'll have to pay for it yourself!"
"Don't worry, Mr. Wang!"
"Alright! Go on!"
With that, Old Wang watched the three of them pass through security and enter customs.
Sigh, I wonder what trouble this kid will encounter after this parting?
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More than ten hours later, Lin Chen and his two companions finally set foot on American soil.
Philadelphia International Airport, United States.
As soon as the three of them exited the airport, they saw a young man holding a sign in Chinese standing at the entrance.
The sign had the names of Lin Chen and Chen Cheng on it.
However, next to him, there was another person holding up a sign with Professor Liu's name on it.
Naturally, both sides came to pick them up from the airport.
"Professor Chen, Lin Chen, then we'll see you again later."
Professor Liu actually wanted to get to know Lin Chen better, as he was likely to become a future bigwig in China's academic circles.
Unfortunately, he has a son named Cheng Zitong above him.
Goodbye, Professor Liu. See you then.
After parting ways with Professor Liu, the two went to the young man.
"Hello Professor Chen, hello Dr. Lin!"
The young man greeted the two of them as soon as he saw them, and even mentioned Lin Chen's online nickname, clearly indicating that they had known each other for a long time.
"Lin Chen, this kid's name is Chen Xuan. He's from the same clan as me. He used to be in the mathematics department at Longke University, and now he's studying at the University of Pennsylvania."
Chen Cheng gave a brief introduction.
"Hello, Senior Chen."
"You're too kind. I wouldn't dare to call myself a senior in front of Lin Shen."
Chen Xuan looked at Lin Chen with excitement.
Nowadays, Lin Chen is an idol to almost all international students.
As a freshman, he decisively defeated the US team in a math challenge, which excited international students for a long time!
"I'm Chen's junior, just call me by my name. Lin Shen is too much."
Lin Chen looked humble.
Chen Xuan looked at him with even more admiration.
"Then I'll call you Junior Lin Chen. But 'God Lin' isn't an exaggeration. You're the pride of our overseas study circle now, not to mention you might even win the Fields Medal in a few days!"
"That's not necessarily true. After all, anything is possible before it's officially announced."
Lin Chen continued to speak modestly, which made Chen Cheng frown.
This kid is good at everything, except he loves to pretend too much.
"Say less, I've been on a plane for over ten hours, I want to get some rest."
"Okay, please get in the car!"
Chen Xuan immediately invited the two of them into his car.
Soon, the car was driving on a road in the United States.
Lin Chen looked at the scenery outside the window with some curiosity.
Having lived two lives, this was Lin Chen's first time setting foot on American soil.
He didn't find the air in the US particularly sweet; it just looked similar to cities in China, only with significantly fewer people.
This conference of mathematicians was held at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, commonly known as Penn.
This is also one of the Ivy League schools in the United States.
Unlike universities in China, American universities are open universities.
Before Lin Chen even realized it, the car had already entered the territory of Penn University.
This place is more like a small town than a university.
It wasn't until Chen Xuan reminded him that he realized they had arrived at the University of Pennsylvania.
"Junior Lin Chen, this is the University of Pennsylvania. The Mathematicians' Congress is being held here. The hotel you are staying at is arranged by the Congress and is right next to the campus."
Not long after Chen Xuan finished speaking, the car stopped in front of a place that looked like a hotel.
"This is it, Professor Chen. Please give me your and Lin Chen's invitations, and I'll go prepare rooms for you."
The two handed over their identification and invitation, then got out of the car, retrieved their luggage, and followed Chen Xuan into the hotel.
A moment later, Chen Xuan gave the two of them two room keys.
"Then I'll head back now. Call me if you need anything. You should have US phone cards, right?"
"The school has prepared everything for us."
Chen Cheng nodded.
"That's fine then, Ms. Chen. I have another class, so I'll be going now!"
"Okay! Go ahead! Thanks!"
"Okay, junior Lin Chen, I wish you the best of luck in getting into Fields!"
Chen Xuan said something and then drove away.
Lin Chen and Chen Cheng carried their luggage upstairs. The rooms arranged for this conference were all single rooms, but the two of them were in the same room.
Standing at the door, Chen Cheng said, "Lin Chen, I'm going to see a friend in a bit. If you're tired, you can rest or wander around the school. As long as you don't leave the campus, you'll be fine."
"Ok!"
Back in his room, after putting away his luggage, Lin Chen looked at the scenery still bathed in sunlight and decided to go for a walk.
Although he had been on a plane for more than ten hours, Lin Chen's physique had been modified by the system, so he didn't feel tired at all.
The University of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest universities in the United States, founded in the 18th century.
The long period of time has indeed allowed this school to accumulate a great deal of cultural and humanistic qualities.
Even if he didn't like the United States, Lin Chen had to admit that.
Walking on campus, Lin Chen could see groups of students at any time.
They come in white, black, and yellow.
Both local Americans and foreign students are everywhere.
Just as Lin Chen was looking around on the road, a tall American girl with brown hair wearing a Mickey Mouse-colored trench coat walked past him.
But soon, the young lady walked back backwards and stopped next to Lin Chen, looking him up and down.
"You are...a Chinese from China?"
"Yes?"
Lin Chen turned his head and responded, then noticed that the young lady had exceptionally delicate features, somewhat resembling Black Widow in her prime.
But her eyes are blue, like those of a female celebrity named Daddario.
It possesses a strange attraction, much like a black hole.
Most importantly... Lin Chen felt that this person's name might be You Rong...
Even though Lin Chen already had a beloved, he had to admit that this woman was very attractive.
The young woman stared at Lin Chen, looking him up and down for a few moments, before exclaiming in surprise, "Oh! Aren't you Lin Chen, that college student from China?"
"That's right, you know me?" Lin Chen smiled a little embarrassedly.
Has your fame already reached that level?
"Of course! How could anyone in the field of mathematics not know you? The amazing boy who proved Goldbach's Conjecture."
The young woman answered in a relaxed tone, extending her hand as she said, "It's nice to meet you. My name is Alexandra, and I'm from Caltech. I'm also here for this mathematicians' conference."