Tech Hammer

It was already twelve o'clock in the morning, and the entire third floor of Jiangda Software Laboratory was still brightly lit.

It was a normal situation for the turbulence algorithm project team, but most of the EDA project team took the initiative to stay after dinner, waiting for the summary report at the end of the day.

In fact the situation is clear.

But people, emotionally, if you can fully participate in this day, you will have a sense of honor in participating in history.

"Thank you all. The first day of public testing was very successful. Today, the turbulence algorithm's interception rate against all kinds of malicious crawler software reached 100% without a single error. At the same time, it actively triggered the security system of the server itself to intercept tens of thousands of attack sources. DDOS attacks, and this is just the beginning. Please allow me to thank you all again for your hard work during this period. Of course, please rest assured in terms of bonuses. As long as Director Lu is not stingy, I will definitely not be stingy!"

When everyone strongly asked Ning Wei to say something, he gave a summary of today's public beta of the turbulence algorithm.

And the last sentence caused a burst of cheers.

"Haha, Xiao Ning is so powerful!"

…

Ning Wei's words were very sincere.

The debut was perfect, enough to attract everyone's attention and to bring a qualitative improvement to the overall security of the Internet.

Even if the magic is really high, and there are really talented people who conquer the turbulence algorithm in the future, this technology will become one of the standard technologies of the future Internet.

The reason is also very simple. When the security factor of the entire industry improves, if the latest technology is not popularized, it will almost 100% become the target of countless attacks. For example, the official ticketing systems of all airlines across the country have upgraded their turbulence algorithms, and only one airline has refused to upgrade. Probably all the ticket scalpers in China who are still in the industry will focus on this one remaining airline... …

Other airlines are able to buy low-price tickets every now and then that they can pass on to customers, but yours is a dime a dozen, and they often have to use third parties to get tickets at high prices. If this reputation lasts for a while, how can you compare with others?

So, the turbulence algorithm succeeded!

Of course, this is just the beginning. The next test is that during the relatively long public beta period, there will be no major problems that affect the stability of the system.

This aspect is what Ningwei is least worried about. During this period, what the laboratory did most was various stability tests. Although he changed the source code again, he was sure that it would have no impact on stability.

All in all, the debut was perfect and he was finally able to get away.

Everyone in the laboratory gradually dispersed, and just when Ning Wei was about to take a good rest, Professor Xu, the leader of the EDA project team, walked up to him, patted him on the shoulder, and sighed: "Xiao Ning, actually I originally wanted to take some time to chat with you. I suggested that if you want to continue your studies in mathematics, you should go to Princeton. If you want to continue working on computers, you can choose UC Berkeley. Going out to coat with gold and then coming back can save you a lot of time in the future. But today I am completely convinced. A turbulence algorithm has given you a golden body, and whether you can get out or not is not that important to you."

"Thank you, Professor Xu." Ning Wei scratched his head and thanked him.

Although he was used to being praised, he was still embarrassed to be praised by Chi Guoguo.

"I heard that you plan to go to Peking University to find Director Tian Zhibo when our project is almost done?" Professor Xu continued to ask.

"Well, that's indeed the plan." Ning Wei nodded and replied.

"That's okay. Speaking of which, only Peking University's International Mathematics Research Center in China can barely match you. But I still want to take this opportunity to tell you a few words."

"Okay, Professor Xu, why don't you come to my room to chat?"

"No, just a few words. In fact, when you first proposed this EDA project, my thoughts were similar to that of Lao Han, and I felt that the practical significance of this software was not great. Later, I also communicated with Lao Han in private. One thing I Different from his point of view, if we can really design an EDA software that can intervene in all aspects of chip design, let alone its practical significance, at least we can accumulate experience for our future design of more comprehensive and professional EDA software. "

"And to be honest, I didn't expect that we could really complete our own EDA software to this extent in just a few months. I roughly know the contract you signed with the laboratory. From the laboratory's perspective, it is definitely I hope you can continue to stay. But I think if you really want to develop in mathematics, you should not waste too much time on it."

"Although I am not a mathematician, I know that the prime time of mathematicians is limited. Gauss showed his mathematical talent at the age of ten; von Leymann understood calculus at the age of eight; Wiener got his doctorate at the age of eighteen; Euler Obtaining a master's degree at the age of 16... There are many such examples. The Nobel Prize has no age limit, but the Fields Medal is limited to forty years old. You are already in your twenties. With your talent in mathematics, There is definitely hope of winning the Fields Medal, and if you win it, it will be a zero breakthrough for us in China! If you continue to waste time on typing code in the laboratory, you will waste more than just your own time."

"Of course, I am just suggesting how to deal with this matter. I believe you have your own considerations. From a personal point of view, I still hope that you can continue to stay in the laboratory and we will complete this project together, no matter whether it is in the future or not. It can be useful, but at least this project can be said to be a breakthrough from scratch. But the difficulty of EDA lies not only in the algorithm, but also in the accumulation of countless experiences."

"Taking a step back, you have almost set up the framework. Those of us who spend a few more years filling it in will eventually be able to fill it out. This may mean a lot to us, but it means a lot to you. Where is it? Not to mention that if EDA software wants to be of practical significance, there is too much complicated work that needs to be done in the later stage. You have to negotiate with the chip factory to get their first-hand data to enrich the software's database. According to your requirements We also need to interface with the direct lithography machine to obtain various interface parameters..."

"For a project with unclear commercial prospects, why would those manufacturers risk the leakage of some core parameters to cooperate with us? Have you ever thought about it?"

"That's probably all I want to say. I feel uncomfortable saying these words. Why don't you think about it?"

After saying that, Professor Xu patted Ning Wei on the shoulder again, turned around and left the laboratory before Ning Wei could speak again.

…

After all, it was already late at night, and the laboratory was already empty. Professor Xu's heartfelt words made Ning Wei once again think about his busyness during this period.

Apparently more than one person felt that he was confused.

Sorting out the future seems to be imminent.

So mathematics is really a trap!

Is the Fields Medal the 40-year-old curse? Or should we educate mathematicians as early as possible to become famous?

Back in the room, Ning Wei looked at March blankly.

I carefully considered the possible application scenarios of the EDA software I designed.

After being stared at for a long time, Yue Yue raised her head and shouted at Ning Wei: "Aim... um..."

March's cry was like thunder exploding in Ning Wei's mind.

etc……

He seems to have missed something...

At this moment, he went through everything he had done in the past six months in his mind, and finally settled on the perfect answer sheet he handed over for the first test of turbulence data today.

So, he is actually begging for food from his golden rice bowl?

Why do you have to worry about relying on just a few people in the laboratory to support such a huge project?

Ning Wei, who finally figured it out, looked at March and praised: "March, March, you are such a smart little cat!"

"Aim... 1, 2, 3... aim..."

…

On the third day after the turbulence algorithm was successfully tested, Ning Wei, who was studying a report, suddenly received a call from Kong Mingde.

"Ning Wei, are you free this afternoon?"

"Yes, what's the matter? Just tell me."

"It's like this. Today, Huawei's technical department is holding a briefing. It's a relatively high-level seminar mainly for graduate students and doctoral students. In addition to the human resources department, there is also a senior vice president, Mr. Yan Ming, who is leading the team. If it is convenient, , why not come and meet President Yan. President Yan also wants to chat with you alone."

"Okay! Is it okay at two in the afternoon?"

"OK."

"By the way, Dean Kong, I probably know what President Yan wants to talk to me about. Can you bring a classmate with you?"

"Um? Which classmate?"

"I'm a roommate. Please ask President Yan for me. If Huawei wants to cooperate with us on the turbulence algorithm, then I will bring one more person with me. If not, I will go alone."

"Then bring him here."

"Okay! Excuse me, Professor Kong."

…

Ning Wei had expected this call.

I just didn't expect it to be so soon, and that it was Dean Kong calling me.

Huawei was one of the major companies in his guess, so Ning Wei agreed happily.

In the past two days, what he has done is to reorganize his plan under Professor Xu's suggestion, let the right people do the right things, and give a perfect explanation for some things at this stage.

The point is, everyone’s hard work must be meaningful.

After agreeing to Dean Kong, Ning Wei looked at the schedule he had sorted out, then took out his cell phone and started to explode the group. Today is the weekend. Although I learned from the group messages that Xu Ruixuan and Luo Xiang's girlfriends have left school to prepare for the postgraduate entrance examination and re-examination, and there is no time to pay attention to them, but I still have to ask to avoid wasting time.

"Are you all in the dormitory?"

"Ma Dan, you're studying hard in the dormitory... Be a good son and don't make any noise!"

"Seconded!"

"Why haven't the people who were kicked out of the dormitory been kicked out by the group leader?"

Well, it's pretty good, it still tastes the same as before.

"Oh, it's like this. I have a good job here. I want to give it to a lucky guy whose family doesn't ask him to take the civil service exam and who needs a job after graduation. Since he's so unpopular, forget it. I'll find someone else. .”

"Dad, really, from this second on, Luo Xu and I are at odds with gambling!"

"Liu Cong, enough is enough! 302 has been completely embarrassed by you!"

…

Seeing this, Ning Wei smiled, then tidied up his clothes and walked out of the laboratory.

Speaking of which, I haven't been back to the dormitory for a long time, and I really miss the three lunatics in the dormitory.

I walked through the campus and said hello to many junior students I didn’t know.

Ning Wei finally returned to the dormitory and received a very warm welcome.

"Oh no! Boy, you are finally willing to come back."

As soon as he entered the door, Luo Xiang gave Ning Wei a big hug, and then several people teased each other. When the fun was over, Liu Cong was so flattering that he helped Ning Wei wipe the stool that had not been used for a long time.

Well, serve your brothers who think of you when they have good things to do, and don't be rude.

"Ning Wei, please tell me what good thing is going on."

After Ning Wei sat down, Liu Cong couldn't wait to ask.

"Huawei, or other similar companies, hold a liaison position. They are mainly responsible for communicating with three parties at all levels, including technology. Computer technology is required, but it is not high. The key is a question of trust." Ning Wei explained.

"Three parties? Which three parties?"

"With the third-party company, if we can negotiate today, it will be Huawei, and Jiangda Software Laboratory will be with me! If we can't negotiate, it may be other companies."

"Wait, aren't you just staying in the laboratory?"

"If this matter is discussed, I won't have to stay in the laboratory. I will come back to live with you for a while, and make some preparations for the postgraduate entrance examination. After graduation, I may go to the capital. Now I will do some research at Peking University's School of Mathematics, and then wait until December. After taking the postgraduate entrance examination, I officially entered the School of Mathematics at Peking University to study."

"That's no problem! I've been scrolling through various recruitment websites in the past two days. It's really difficult to find a job after graduating from a bachelor's degree in mathematics. I want to be a coder. I'm not willing to settle for a better position. It’s not even close to the starting standard.” Liu Cong said excitedly.

"Fuck! Liu Cong, you are so happy now! You don't have to go to the bank to check the door! Damn, I don't know what the two of my family are thinking. I feel that in their eyes, except for civil servants, there are no serious jobs in this world! It's not! You want me to go back and take the public exam! Otherwise, I’ll just hang out with Ning Wei!”

Xu Ruixuan said with a look of envy and jealousy.

"Don't make trouble. You have tricked your Xu Mo into applying for a master's degree in management at the University of Technology. If you come here to hang out with Ning Wei, I think Xu Mo will take a knife and cut you into pieces!" Liu Cong said contemptuously to Xu Ruixuan. .

"No, isn't your focus a little off track? Didn't you feel that this guy was just showing off? He said he wanted to go back to the dormitory to prepare for the postgraduate entrance examination? Get ready! You go to the postgraduate entrance examination, and you let the others follow you next year What do the children who are taking the postgraduate entrance examination together think?"

Luo Xiang said angrily, his focus always had a strange flavor.

"That's right... Ning Wei, why don't you take the postgraduate entrance examination of Mao Zedong? Just be a human being!" Xu Ruixuan reacted immediately and helped.

However, before Ning Wei could refute, Liu Cong said with a face of indignation: "What are you two talking about? We Ning Wei went to take the postgraduate entrance examination to set a benchmark for everyone to take the postgraduate entrance examination in the future and create an alternative scenery for the postgraduate entrance examination. Future generations will worship and surpass you! How come something that is of profound significance to the history of China’s postgraduate entrance exams has changed its taste in your mouths?”