Early morning.

The exit of a subway station in Shanghai.

A man in a suit took out his mobile phone and was about to call an online taxi and send himself to the company, but after opening the app, he was surprised to find that there was no car nearby.

"Strange, why don't you have a car?"

Are there so many people taking taxis today?

Hearing this, the person standing next to him said with a smile.

"Haven't you heard? In the next few days, the conference will be held, and the main roads in the second ring road have basically been closed. ”

"Road closures? Why didn't I know? “

"There must be a text notification, you didn't pay attention to it, did you? But don't you even see it, don't you have a car on this highway? ”

As soon as he heard this, the man in the suit raised his head and was immediately shocked.

"it, it's true, not a single car is gone?!"

"Or else? Just wait for the bus honestly these days. ”

Hearing the conversation between the two, an old man standing next to him who looked a little old also interjected curiously.

"What kind of conference, young man? Why haven't I heard of it? ”

"Centennial Physics Conference...... In the past few days, there is a discussion about this in the carousel and in the penguin colony, how long has it been since you have been online? ”

"Centennial Physics Conference? Oh, I don't study physics, what do I care about...... Besides, no matter how lively this thing is, can it be more lively than the Nobel Prize ceremony? ”

"Hehe, none of the ten Nobel Prize ceremonies is necessarily more lively than it! Do you know what this conference means? More than 100,000 physicists from all over the world came to Shanghai for the conference! In addition to exchanging the most cutting-edge physics propositions in the world today, the conference will also announce the physics problems of the century! It is said that whoever can solve any of these 100 puzzles will receive a prize of at least 1 million RMB. ”

As soon as he heard this, the people standing next to him were immediately shocked.

"! So much money?! ”

"Is it much?" The man with the glasses smiled and said with some envy, "Maybe! But I think for the people who can solve these problems, a million is just like that. ”

Not to mention anything else, the annual salary offered by the Institute of Physics of the Jinling Institute for Advanced Study to some senior researchers is probably more than this number.

It's like the Nobel Prize.

Compared with the bonus itself, everyone is more concerned about the honor behind the bonus.

Especially for an academic.

With fame, do you still need to worry about money?

No joke, knowledge is the only thing in this world that doesn't have to think about inflation.

"But it's just an academic conference...... It's not so grand, is it? ”

Hearing the layman's speech, the man with glasses immediately refuted.

"You know what! This is the moment when our Chinese physics community stands on the top of the world, can there be any surprises? What's more, even the Great Elder has come from Shangjing, is the traffic under the control very excessive? ”

Even the Great Elder is coming?!

The expressions on the faces of the passers-by gathered nearby can be said to be different.

Although most people don't really understand what this academic conference on the future of physics in the past 100 years means to the world and China, it should be really important for even the Great Elder to come to Shanghai......

……

Pinching his fingers, Lu Zhou has been here in Shanghai for half a month.

In the past half a month, he has basically been busy with this world-class physics summit called "Centennial Physics".

Now it's finally time for the meeting to begin.

Looking at the crowds outside the International Convention and Exhibition Center, Lu Zhou felt a sense of relief.

Looking at the growing crowd in the square, Lu Zhou then looked at the person in charge of the conference organization office next to him and spoke.

"Open the venue."

The head of the organization department of the conference reminded.

"But...... There is still half an hour to go. ”

Looking in the direction of the window, Lu Zhou smiled and said.

"I don't know how many people will have to stand outside in half an hour, but now that the security check starts, it will be a little easier at that time. Remember, we are engaged in academics, so we don't need to be too rigid about the form, so let's get ready to welcome scholars from afar. ”

"Yes, Mr. President."

The man nodded, turned and hurried away.

The gate of the convention and exhibition center was opened, and the isolation belt opened a circle of hollow-shaped maze in the second half of the square in front of the convention and exhibition center, guiding the crowd to enter the security channel in turn.

Prior to this, although there had been major international conferences held here, this was the first time for the Shanghai International Convention and Exhibition Center to have a physics summit of this magnitude.

Not even the Shanghai International Convention and Exhibition Center, even the city of Shanghai has never had such a large number of physicists.

Even when Lu Zhou held a report meeting here, it was much worse than this scale.

But fortunately, the staff here are also battle-hardened, so they don't seem to be in a hurry, and all the work is carried out in an orderly manner.

Eight o'clock in the morning.

It's time for the venue to officially open.

The flow of people at the entrance of the International Convention and Exhibition Center has reached its peak, and it is dark and oppressive as far as the eye can see.

The world's top physicists, as well as the elites working in the world's top physics universities and research institutions, are gathered here at this moment.

It is no exaggeration to say that if you pick up a stone and throw it out, even if you don't hit the Nobel Prize boss, maybe you can smash a Nobel Prize candidate.

Walk through the lobby on the first floor of the main stadium.

Looking at the physicists with different skin colors and people coming and going, Lu Zhou couldn't help but say with emotion.

"I didn't expect so many people to study physics."

Luo Wenxuan said with a smile.

"In fact, there are not many of them, and they are evenly distributed all over the world, and it is more than enough for one person to divide 1,000 square kilometers."

"You're counting Antarctica."

"Haha, there is also a scientific research station in Antarctica."

"Then you can just count the area of the Moon and Mars."

"Makes sense...... Wait, Mars? Suddenly reacted, Luo Wenxuan looked at Lu Zhou in surprise, "What is the situation with Mars, is it?"

"Shh

Lu Zhou raised his index finger and made a silent gesture.

Seeing his eyes, Luo Wenxuan immediately understood, and nodded abruptly with an expression.

"I see, I see."

"It's good to know for yourself, don't make a noise," Seeing that Senior Brother Luo seemed to have something to say, Lu Zhou turned his inquiring gaze to him and asked, "...... What's wrong? ”

After meeting Lu Zhou's eyes, Luo Wenxuan smiled embarrassedly and reached out to touch the back of his head.

"No, it's nothing, I just want to say something awesome......"

Lu Zhou: "......"

Although the venue of the International Convention and Exhibition Center has been opened, the opening of the "Centennial Physics" conference, the main event of the century, will not begin for a while.

Walking in the crowd in the hall on the first floor, Lu Zhou and Luo Wenxuan were casually wandering around the poster exhibition area.

It's very crowded and very crowded.

The entire hall on the first floor has been filled with posters, and the poster booth that everyone can get is not even five square meters.

Although the conditions were limited, no one complained.

As the world's top physics summit, for some newcomers who have not yet achieved results, this is the best opportunity to show their theories to the world and communicate face-to-face with their peers.

Whether it is a fledgling master's student or a top expert who has made a name for himself in the physics world, there is no difference in identity here, or everyone's identity is the same.

That's the scholar.

Because of the huge flow of people, in addition to the problem of crowding, it also caused certain safety hazards.

However, Lu Zhou is not very worried about safety.

All the scholars who enter the venue are well-known figures in the physics community, and even a piece of paper or a paper clip will go through at least two security checks.

Coupled with Wang Peng and his colleagues scattered around, there is no need to worry about any safety issues, and Lu Zhou can enjoy this academic feast to the fullest.

The posters on display in the lobby on the first floor are very interesting.

Although many of the academic views on the posters are still a little immature, some very interesting brain holes are difficult to see at serious academic conferences.

And these interesting ideas are sometimes even more useful for Lu Zhou than ordinary academic conferences. And if he sees an interesting poster, Lu Zhou doesn't mind stopping and ordering a few words from the young people next to the booth, maybe the top physics masters of the future will be born here.

After all, everyone came from their school days.

Walking around the hall on the first floor has already gone around a whole circle, Luo Wenxuan raised his watch and glanced at it, and reminded.

"The meeting is about to start."

"Don't worry, there's fifteen minutes left."

Looking at the relaxed expression on Lu Zhou's face, Luo Wenxuan raised his eyebrows in slight surprise.

"Didn't you prepare in advance?"

"There's nothing to prepare, and it's not an academic report," Lu Zhou smiled faintly and continued, "Don't worry, I know it in my heart." ”