"Of course, not only interested," Musk looked at Lu Zhou, and said sincerely, "I must thank you, your research has helped me a lot."

"...I am very happy to help you." For Muske's enthusiasm, Lu Zhou's face was hung with a polite smile.

To be honest, for this sudden visit, he still has some fog.

Even if his research results may have helped Tesla a big deal, the new energy vehicles don't produce batteries. It is reasonable to say that Musk has no reason to come to visit him.

Probably because of the patents that have been busy recently, some people have called to ask if they are interested in selling patents. When they encounter such a person who is tagged with merchants, his first reaction is to think about each other's attempts.

This is not a wariness, it is a purely subconscious reaction.

"It seems that the two seem to have a lot of interesting topics to talk about, but I am not very interested in things other than math and rugby," said the old-fashioned Mr. Francis, who smiled softly. "So, two slow Chat, I will be with you first."

"Thank you, I also want to talk to Professor Lu alone." Musk said with a smile.

After Mr. Francis left, Musk sat down casually opposite Lu Zhou and continued in a sly tone.

"...I thought about it when I was studying economics at the University of Pennsylvania. Where is the future of mankind, what is the real problem facing the world. In the end, I have come to the conclusion of new energy, the Internet, and space exploration."

Looking seriously at Lu Zhou, Musk continued: "I am an engineer and you are a scholar. From your point of view, where is the key to solving these three problems?"

Communicating with this guy, Lu Zhou always has the feeling of listening to the new report. Both probably belong to the kind of dreamer who is immersed in their own universe. Although there is nothing wrong with this, it is unfriendly for those who try to understand them.

"The Internet is hard to say," Lu Zhou thought for a moment and replied casually. "But the other two, I personally feel that I am probably on the material."

Although the bottleneck of new energy technologies and space exploration technologies involves many disciplines, it is not easy to generalize all the problems into material science. But what is interesting is that if the problems of materials are solved, many of the original complicated problems will seem to change. It's simple.

Whether it is photovoltaic power generation or nuclear fusion power generation, whether it is a lithium-sulfur battery or a lithium-ion battery, the most difficult part is the material part.

Musk took a snap and smiled. "It seems that we have thought of a piece. I and my team of engineers agree that I want to invest $10 billion to build a material research and development base in Silicon Valley. If you are interested." I want to hire you as the chief designer of this research institution."

One billion dollars? !

Upon hearing this number, Lu Zhou was so shocked that he did not listen carefully to the latter half of the sentence.

In his impression, Tesla has no sales for one year.

"Your thoughts are really interesting. I believe that if there is such a generous tycoon, the entire material science community will be overjoyed... but excuse me, does Tesla get so much money?" Lu Zhou remembers hearing before. However, Tesla’s financial situation is not good.

Of course, Maskley said, "No, but you are here."

Lu Zhou: "..."

Except for a mmp, he doesn't want to talk about anything.

......

I have to admit that Musk's proposal is really attractive to a researcher.

Changed to Professor Sarrot, afraid that he would not hesitate for a second, he took his own lithium battery project, and he ran to the past.

But for Lu Zhou...

To be honest, it is not very attractive.

"I am sorry, I am afraid I can't help you."

It seems that Lu Zhou would not reject this attractive proposal. Musk slightly frowned and tried to convince him: "Do you really stop thinking about it? I can guarantee that as long as you nod, you will never spend money on research. Things are embarrassing."

"I am a mathematics professor. Materials science is not an area I am good at. You should also ask Gao Ming," Dunton said, Lu Zhou continued. "And, even if you promise me that I can't finish the research funding, my The study will not cost so much money for the time being."

Although I still want to persuade, but I don’t seem to have any intention to change my mind on the face of Lu Zhou, Musk finally can only helplessly sigh.

"Well, I have to say that you missed an opportunity to change the world... Of course, if you change your mind, you can come to me at any time."

Lu Zhou said without saying: "If so."

After leaving his business card, Musk went on a few words with Lu Zhou, but he seemed to have some lack of interest and did not have the enthusiasm at the beginning.

After reading the Crawford Award interview, Lu Zhou’s speech “To change science with mathematics”, saw what he said in the lithium anode material became a reality... Musk originally thought that Lu Zhou and himself were All the way, but now it seems that this is not the case.

After continuing to chat for a while, he got up and left to leave the party.

With the departure of Mr. Musk, the surroundings were quiet.

Lu Zhou poured a glass of champagne into his own cup and enjoyed the rest of the banquet.

At this time, his little apprentice Vera, with a look of joy, Miss Hanna, returned to the ballroom.

Judging from the excited expression on Hannah's face, she probably made it.

I have already guessed the result, but Lu Zhou still looked at Vera, and asked cheerfully: "How is the result?"

Vera nodded and whispered: "According to your request, I gave him a complex variable function according to the teaching standards of the undergraduate stage. It took about half an hour, and she successfully solved the answer."

Lu Zhou nodded and looked at Miss Hannah who was standing behind her.

"Very good, then congratulations to Miss Hanna, you passed my assessment. Give me an email and tell me the tutor you want to report."

For him, it is just a hand-to-hand effort. Of course, he promises no regrets.

"Okay! Thank you, thank you very much!" Hannah nodded excitedly, and took out the prepared note pad and pen.

Generally speaking, the recommendation letter is sent directly to the tutor who applied for the student. It will not pass the student, and will not let the student see what has been written on the recommendation letter.

It is precisely because of this that, in a sense, the power of being a professor abroad is really great.

The recommendation letter written by the same recommender, "I am not very recommended" and "I strongly recommend" two sentences, although the grammatical difference is only a few words, but it determines the future of a person.

But in general, most professors are happy to recommend potential students to others. Because watching the students recommended by them is cultivated into a good scholar, it is also one of the pleasures of being a professor.

Looking at Hanna's back, Vera gently squeezed the skirt and drummed herself in her heart.

Taking a deep breath, she finally got the courage and said: "...Professor."

Seeing that she seems to have something to say, Lu Zhou, who had just done a good thing, was in a good mood, and asked cheerfully: "What?"

Opened his mouth and Vera was about to say something.

However, at this time, the music in the dance floor suddenly changed the tune and played the music of the scattered field.

As the music of the field rang, the people on the dance floor reluctantly left.

Obviously, the dance is over.

It seems that I was regretting what I missed, and the bright scorpions were slightly lost and looked to one side.

Looking down, Vera whispered.

"It's nothing……"

Just, I want to invite you to dance.