Jiangling No. 6 Middle School, school playground. 江陵六中,学校操场。 Under the national flag stage is bustling and filled with people, takes a broad view to look at dense one piece. 国旗台下人头攒动,放眼望去黑压压一片。 An eye of both sleepiness awake song gazes at the national flag to raise under morning sun, is gazing at that person who gets on the cement stage. 一双双睡意惺忪的眼睛注视着国旗在朝阳下升起,注视着走上水泥台的那个人。 This week flag-raising ceremony, with was a little in the past different, in six scholars welcomed a special guest. 这个星期的升旗仪式,和往常有点不一样,六中的学子们迎来了一位特殊的客人。 This „guest” looks not big, roughly 20 over appearances. Even three years ago, he and they are same, once sat some classroom here, writes with vigor for the same dream. 这位“客人”看起来不大,约莫二十出头的样子。甚至就在三年前,他和他们一样,也曾坐在这里的某间教室,为了同一个梦想而奋笔疾书。 But now, he has become the pride in teachers heart, even often raised his name, teaches his teacher, on the face will have brimmed with the pride of the heart. 只不过现在,他已经成为了老师们心中的骄傲,甚至于每每提起他的名字,教过他的老师,脸上都会洋溢发自内心的自豪。 He is not others, recently was interviewed by CCTV, mounts the scientific column Shiing-Shen Chern math prize and Kohl rewards the winner, youngest „ten thousand people plan” the best youth, as well as will perhaps also become the home youngest Professor Lu Zhou in the near future. 他不是别人,正是最近被央视采访,登上科学栏目的陈省身数学奖及柯尔奖得主,最年轻的“万人计划”拔尖青年,以及在不久的将来或许还将成为国内最年轻的教授-陆舟。 Received the microphone from the Headmaster hand, Lu Zhou cleared throat, with the moderate sound, opens the mouth with a smile. 从校长手中接过了话筒,陆舟清了清嗓子,用温和的声音,笑着开口。 „Introduced oneself, I was your Senior, 13 years of graduate, Lu Zhou.” “自我介绍一下,我是你们的学长,13年的毕业生,陆舟。” „Being honored stands very much here, thanked the alma mater to give me very much this opportunity, can let me and study the younger brother study younger sisters chats.” “很荣幸站在这里,也很感谢母校给我这个机会,能让我和学弟学妹们聊聊。” „However today I want with the content that you chatted to be, about my university......” “而今天我想和你们聊的内容是,关于我的大学……” The view of Lu Zhou, was quite it can be said that modest. 陆舟的说法,可以说是相当谦虚了。 By achievement that he achieves now, stands speaks here, not his being honored, but is in six being honored. 以他现在取得的成就,站在这里讲话,绝对并非他的荣幸,而是六中的荣幸。 Then, Jiangling No. 6 Middle School was also benefitted from association with a point his, commented the province key point that several years did not have, finally commented at 15 years of the end of the year. 说起来,江陵六中也算是沾了一点他的光,原本评了几年都没下来的省重点,终于在15年的年底评上了。 Must say in the honors and six that Lu Zhou obtains have what relations, possibly Lu Zhou cannot think, but insisted saying that had the words of relations, was not a point does not pull. 要说陆舟取得的荣誉和六中有什么关系,可能陆舟自己也想不出来,但硬要说有关系的话,也不是一点都扯不上。 After all, the elementary education also educates, the ground hits sturdily, the overtop structure can be sturdy. 毕竟,基础教育也是教育,地基打得牢靠,上层建筑才能牢靠。 Not only in six benefitted from association with him, before , has taught him the nag of math and originally the teacher in charge of their class, commented the special-class teacher several months ago respectively. 不只是六中沾了他的光,就连以前教过他数学的老马和原来他们班的班主任,也分别在几个月前评上了特级教师。 At this moment, on drill ground, in the square formation of third year Class 3. 此时此刻,操场上,高三三班的方阵里。 Xiao Tong is standing on tiptoes in high spirits the tip of the toe, looks at the direction of national flag stage. 小彤兴冲冲地踮着脚尖,看着国旗台的方向。 Is saying anything as for the brother, she has not paid attention to listen completely! 至于老哥在说些什么,她完全没注意听！ Stands in Xiao Tong side, is she plays very much good best friend Li You , is to make Xiao Tong help her buy the cosmetics that. Has not paid attention to look here while the teacher, Li Youchuo the arm that pokes Xiao Tong, said said on the quiet. 站在小彤的旁边,是和她玩得很好的闺蜜李莜,也就是让小彤帮她代购化妆品的那位。趁老师没注意看这边,李莜戳了戳小彤的胳膊,讲悄悄道。 „Tong Tong, that is your elder brother?” “彤彤,那个就是你哥呀？” Xiao Tong lowered the sound, said excitedly. 小彤压低了声音,兴奋地说道。 „Yes, what kind of? The 21-year-old doctor, likes me introducing to you.” “是啊是啊,怎么样？21岁的博士,喜欢我介绍给你呀。” Li Youlian one red, stared good friend one eyes: „Rolls rolling, too big did not want.” 李莜脸一红,瞪了好朋友一眼:“滚滚滚,太大了不要。” „Deceives your, you want me not to give you.” Spits the tongue mischievously, Xiao Tong managed an ugly face. That smart-alecky lovable appearance, causes is peeping much the article regular professional training young male students, a heartbeat accelerates. “骗你的啦,你要我也不给你。”调皮地吐了吐舌头,小彤办了个鬼脸。那俏皮可爱的模样,引得不少偷看着文科班这边的小男生们,一阵心跳加速。 The male student female students of high school are very pure, at least compared with the university is so. 高中的男生女生都很单纯,至少比起大学是如此。 Especially in the small city, the result is good to bring the awarded marks halo, if in attractive, the character open, that was the goddess in innumerable puberty youngster mind. 尤其是在小城市,成绩好自带加分光环,要是在漂亮一点,性格开朗一点,那就是无数青春期少年们心目中的女神了。 But Xiao Tong, naturally conforms to this standard. 而小彤,自然符合这一标准。 What regrets, which male student this goddess to has not expressed the favorable impression, male student who many brain holes open greatly, even „strange line of sight” will go to always with her greasily in together Li You. 只不过遗憾的是,这位女神至今也没有对哪位男生表示过好感,以至于不少脑洞大开的男生,甚至将“怪异的视线”投向总是和她腻在一起的李莜。 However now, looked that arrives in Lu Zhou that under the national flag spoke, these young male students understood a point reason actually. 不过现在,看到站在国旗下讲话的陆舟,那些小男生们倒是明白了一点其中的原由。 The people are the comparisons. 人都是会比较的。 Some such outstanding elder brothers, can have a liking for them to be strange...... 有这么一位优秀的哥哥,能看上他们才怪了…… ...... …… From New Year's Day, Lu Zhou has then treated rests at home, does not talk with the parents, then instructs the math of Xiao Tong. 从元旦过后,陆舟便一直待在家里休息,不是陪父母说说话,便是指导小彤的数学。 When leisure, he will also take under the Goldbach's conjecture the research, under the ponder the big sieve method and do the circle method have space that can improve. Professor Frank sends the mail, he also meets first replies. 闲暇之余,他也会将哥德巴赫猜想拿出来研究下,思考下大筛法和圆法还有没有可以改进的空间。或者弗兰克教授寄来邮件,他也会第一时间回复。 Besides these trivial matters, then studies the car(riage). 除了这些琐事之外,便是学车了。 Studies the car(riage) regarding Lu Zhou, but also is easy. 学车对于陆舟来说,还算容易。 Possibly, this also with him rational calm related, at least should step on the brake time, absolutely not because steps on to the accelerator anxiously comes up. 可能,这也与他相理性冷静的性格有关,至少该踩刹车的时候,绝对不会因为紧张踩到油门上去。 In order to catch up before going abroad the driver's license with, Lu Zhou to the coach the stopper a money, arranged as soon as possible. 为了赶在出国之前尽快把驾照给拿了,陆舟给教练塞了点钱,打点了一下。 In this 18 small town cities, spending to handle the matter is very convenient. 在这种十八线的小城市里,花钱办事儿还是很方便的。 Altogether 30 days are nothing more or less, Lu Zhou is linking from the subject one to the subject four, attained the driver's license smoothly. 一共三十天的时间不多不少,陆舟连着从科目一过到了科目四,顺利地拿到了驾照。 Recites the traffic rules of New Jersey then again. 再接下来就是背诵新泽西州的交规了。 Had the experience of home study car(riage), going to that side tests a driver's license is not difficult. 有了国内学车的经验,去那边考一个驾照并不算难。 But these, are Lu Zhou when consulting Senior Brother Luo know. 而这些,都是陆舟在咨询罗师兄时得知的。 Then, the time passes day-by-day, quickly to February, several days later is in the new year. 就这样,时间一天天过去,很快到了二月份,再过几天便是新年。 In the evening takes a walk, Lu Zhou walks in side of land nation, looks at roadside that platoon's familiar willow, suddenly says. 晚上散步的时候,陆舟走在陆邦国的旁边,看着路边那排熟悉的杨柳,忽然开口说道。 „Father.” “老爹啊。” Old Lu: „What's wrong?” 老陆:“咋了？” „Immediately Xiao Tong must attend the university, can family's house install?” “马上小彤也要去读大学了,家里的房子要不要装一下？” Lu Zhou remembers, when he attended the high school, the father old lady is planning, when both children got married, installs the family/home, lived comfortable. 陆舟记得,早在他上高中的时候,老爹老娘就在计划着,等两个孩子都成家了,把家里重新装一下,住的舒服点。 Although now he and Xiao Tong leave get married also early, but goes to college is also independent half. 虽然现在他和小彤都离成家还早,但上了大学也算是独立一半了。 Happen to now his in the hand a little spare cash, the family/home installs also well. 正好现在他手上有点闲钱,把家里装一装也好。 Old Lu said with a smile: „It is not anxious, when you got married installed is not late again.” 老陆笑着说道:“不急,等你成家了再装也不迟。” The Lu Zhou expression is somewhat subtle. 陆舟表情有些微妙。 He must treat in Princeton some time, this feared. 他在普林斯顿还要待一段时间呢,这怕是有的等了。 Thinks a while, Lu Zhou did not talk circuitously, coughed to say lightly: „, The father, is this. Celebrates the new year to return to the school to take the diploma, I almost must go to Princeton to read abundantly. US dollar I currently have 100,000, in addition that side scholarship, is sufficient. The money in bankcard I cannot use temporarily, or puts your here.” 想了一会儿,陆舟也不绕圈子了,轻咳了一声说:“咳,爹,是这样的。过完年回学校拿了毕业证,我差不多就要去普林斯顿读博了。美元我现在有10万,加上那边的奖学金,已经够用了。银行卡里的钱我暂时也用不上,要不就放您这儿吧。” „How many?” “多少？” „1 million.” “一百万。” Hears this number, Old Lu almost by the saliva not choking. 一听到这数字,老陆差点没被口水给呛着。 Sees that Lu Zhou is patting his back hastily, said: „Father, you slowly.” 见状,陆舟连忙拍着他的后背,说:“爹,你慢点。” Some little time gets strength back, the Old Lu relaxing board, stared Lu Zhou one: „Your this boy...... money you remain, didn't I tell you? Saves to purchase homes, many when the time comes takes a wife to use! I have the hand to have the foot, but also are you raising me fine?” 好一会儿才缓过劲来,老陆直起了腰板,瞪了陆舟一眼:“你这小子……钱你自己留着,我不是跟你说了吗？存起来买房,多的到时候娶媳妇用！我这有手有脚的,还要得着你来养我？” Lu Zhou urged: „I take a wife also early, Xiao Tong may probably attend the university in September.” 陆舟劝道:“我娶媳妇还早,小彤九月份可就要读大学了。” Old Lu tone saying decisively: „Your younger sister you do not need to manage, can I also make her unable to go to college inadequately?” 老陆语气断然的说道:“你妹你不用管,我还能让她上不成大学不成？” Knows that the father will say, Lu Zhou sighed in the heart, said: „But does your being cruel enough let her and I am same?” 就知道老爹会这么说,陆舟在心中叹了口气,说道:“但你忍心让她和我一样吗？” The words he only said half. 话他只说了一半。 Among the father and son, was actually silent. 父子俩之间,却是沉默了下来。 Initially in the family/home the condition was not good, must bear two children to study with the life expenditure of whole family, in addition Lu Zhou his old lady was unhealthy, at an income of Old Lu state-owned enterprise ordinary worker, was truly difficult. 当初家里条件不好,要负担两个孩子读书和一家人的生活开支,再加上陆舟他老娘身体不好,以老陆一个国企普通工人的收入,确实困难了点。 Oneself solve the living expenses and school expense of university, although is Lu Zhou raises, but also encountered opposition of vigorously Old Lu at that time. Afterward under his arguing strongly based on reason, Old Lu in the front of reality, made the compromise. 自己解决大学的生活费和学费,虽然是陆舟自己提出来的,但当时也是遭到了老陆的极力反对。后来在他的据理力争之下,老陆才在现实的面前,做出了妥协。 Lu Zhou knows, although the father never said that but this matter is his heart knot. 陆舟知道,虽然老爹从来不说,但这件事儿一直是他的心结。 Even oneself have not thought that but Old Lu continuously tenaciously and believes guilty, oneself had a deficit to the son...... 即便自己从来都没有这么想过,但老陆一直固执且愧疚地认为,自己对儿子有所亏欠…… The father of others family/home, let alone the child tested into 985, is the ordinary itself, must have several tables of glee feasts in the hotel, shows off to the relatives. But oneself this becomes the father, but must make son solve the university four years of living expenses even is the school expense. 别人家的老爹,别说孩子考上了985,就是普通一本,也得在酒店里摆几桌庆功宴,向亲戚们炫耀一番。而自己这个当爹的,还得让儿子自己去解决大学四年的生活费甚至是学费。 Lu Zhou has not spoken, calmly looks at the father place a cigarette, calmly looks that he smokes the smoke. 陆舟没有说话,静静地看着老爹地点了支烟,又静静地看着他把烟抽完。 Waited some little time, Old Lu sighed finally, opened the mouth slowly. 等了好一会儿,老陆总算是叹了口气,缓缓开口了。 „...... You love dearly your younger sister actually, but goes to college, or so many.” “……你倒是心疼你妹妹,但上个大学,也要不着这么多吧。” Heard these words, on the Lu Zhou face showed the smiling face. 听到这句话,陆舟脸上露出了笑容。 He knows, the father thought through finally. 他知道,老爹终于是想通了。 „Not only Xiao Tong, I have you. After all I year to year outside , hopes that you and mother cross well.”, Lu Zhou continued to say with a smile, „that this matter decided.” “不只是小彤,我还有你们。毕竟我常年在外面,也希望你和妈过得好。”顿了顿,陆舟笑着继续说道,“那这事儿就这么定了。” The Old Lu eye stares: „Your boy wing long was actually hard, had the opinion? What was this matter decided that who was a household head? Did I agree?” 老陆眼睛一瞪:“你小子倒是翅膀长硬了,有主见了？什么叫这事儿就这么定了,谁才是一家之主？我同意了吗？” Lu Zhou did not know whether to laugh or cry saying: „The father, what do you have not to agree?” 陆舟哭笑不得说:“那老爹,你还有啥不同意啊？” Moreover, last going home time didn't reach an agreement? 而且,上次回家的时候不是说好了吗？ Lu Zhou clearly remembers, last going home time Old Lu said personally, a lot he has been able to take responsibility. 陆舟分明记得,上次回家的时候老陆亲口说的,很多事情他已经可以自己做主了。 Old Lu thinks, face lateral one side: „...... Nothing did not agree that pressed you to say.” 老陆想了想,将脸侧向了一边:“……也没啥不同意的,就按你说的吧。” Lu Zhou: „......” 陆舟:“……” The thoughts of old man, but also is really difficult to understand...... 老男人的心思,还真是难懂……