Under the economic crisis, "The Old Man and the Sea", which Xiang Nan wrote before and was not recognized by readers, is now a blessing in disguise and has become a hit article that everyone is eager to circulate.
The old fisherman described in the book is tenacious and never gives up. He fights against the sea and sharks. Although he fails in the end, his tough-guy temperament of never giving up and being calm makes readers feel powerful. of spiritual power.
In this severe economic winter, people who live in poverty and have an uncertain future are in great need of this power. Therefore, "The Old Man and the Sea" quickly became popular.
The magazine also wrote a special letter to Xiang Nan, hoping that he would write more similar works, because the people really need his encouragement.
Xiang Nan subsequently wrote three films: "The Wild One," "The Last Day Out" and "The Good and the Bad".
Although everyone has little money during the economic crisis, Xiang Nan's products are still very popular. Sales still reach one million copies.
The reason for this is that just like the lipstick effect, the worse the economic situation is, the more popular these cheap luxury goods are.
According to statistics, under the economic crisis in the United States, the subscription volume of reading materials such as "Reader's Digest" has increased significantly. At the beginning, the number of subscriptions was only 250,000. By the time the economic crisis ended, its subscriptions had increased to 7 to 8 million, an increase of dozens of times.
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In addition to literary works, Xiang Nan continued to work hard in mathematics and physics in March 1st.
He has published two works: "Equilibrium Theory in Game Theory" and "Quantum Field Theory".
The former enriches and develops game theory and makes it more practical. The latter provides an effective description framework for describing multi-particle systems, especially systems containing particle generation and annihilation processes.
Therefore, both works have attracted the attention of academic circles.
Especially the former. Under the economic crisis, competition among various countries and industries has intensified and they are competing against each other. Under such circumstances, how to compete scientifically and effectively is naturally something everyone wants to know.
The "Game Theory" previously launched by Xiang Nan provides some theory, but it is too vague and difficult to apply in practice.
Nowadays, the emergence of this equilibrium theory, especially the introduction of non-cooperative game theory, has suddenly made it possible for practical operation of game theory, and naturally it has attracted widespread attention.
Princeton University in the United States even contributed US$500,000 in the hope that Xiang Nan could give lectures there and teach non-cooperative game theory.
However, Xiang Nan still refused.
Because at the end of the year, Feng Chengcheng had earned enough credits and was ready to take him back to China with him.
Four years ago, when she was admitted to college, she already wanted to go back to Hujiang to visit Feng Jingyao. But because going back and forth took too much time and energy, she never went back.
Now that she has accomplished her studies, she can finally return to China.
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"Cheng Cheng, you and I can return to China, but I don't plan to stay in the country for too long. You must also know that my research requires an environment. The domestic scientific research situation is difficult to meet my needs." Xiang Nanxiang Feng Chengcheng said, "So, I will stay for a month or two at most, and then I will consider going to the United States."
Feng Chengcheng nodded.
Xiang Nan's research is all about cutting-edge technology. Quantum mechanics, microscopic particles, and astrophysics all require sophisticated technological equipment. There is indeed no such condition in China.
"Wen Qiang, I just want to go home to see my father and stay with his old man for a few days." She said, "I will go to the United States with you later."
"Okay, then it's settled." Xiang Nan nodded, "Besides, I don't plan to live in Feng Mansion."
"This..." Feng Chengcheng was a little concerned after hearing this.
"To be honest, your father is a Hujiang tycoon, and his every move attracts attention. And I am also considered a celebrity. I have a big reputation and attract people. Living in Feng Mansion will arouse criticism from the outside world." Xiang Nan explained, "Besides, living in Feng Mansion will attract criticism." In a mansion, I would feel like a door-to-door son-in-law. So I would rather stay in a hotel, which is more comfortable."
"Wen Qiang, he is my father after all." Feng Chengcheng advised.
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"I know. But what he did is indeed controversial." Xiang Nan nodded, "I don't want to get into such trouble."
He was sure that as long as he went back, Feng Jingyao would definitely find ways to use his reputation, status, and influence to help himself gain benefits.
"No, my father wouldn't do that." Feng Chengcheng shook his head.
"Okay. If he does this, I hope you can be on my side when the time comes." Xiang Nan suggested.
Feng Chengcheng nodded.
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Xiang Nan resigned from Brown University and then took a boat with Feng Chengcheng back to Shanghai.
After a bumpy journey, the two finally arrived in Hujiang before the Spring Festival of 2020.
Feng Jingyao had received the news a long time ago. When he heard that his daughter and Xiang Nan were back together, he was extremely happy.
In fact, his life has been very difficult these past two years.
In 2007, the Northern Expeditionary Army entered Hujiang. Although they did not invade the concession, Feng Jingyao's power was still affected.
On the one hand, he had no contact with the Northern Expedition and had always relied on the support of France and Japan. Therefore, the forces of the Northern Expedition entered Hujiang, and the forces of France and Japan naturally shrank, and Feng Jingyao's forces also declined as a result.
On the one hand, businessmen from Jiangsu and Zhejiang who have close ties with the Northern Expedition have greatly increased their influence in Shanghai and Jiangsu. The representative figure among them is King Nie Ren, known as the king of domestic products.
King Nie advocated the development of national industry and the use of domestic products. Feng Jingyao, on the other hand, was a comprador capitalist. He purchased goods from Japan and France and sold them. This was completely contrary to King Nie's ideas, so naturally he couldn't pee in a pot.
However, King Nie Renren not only has money, but also has a good relationship with the government. Even the garrison on the Hujiang River supports him. Therefore, the two tigers are fighting, and the pressure on Feng Jingyao's side is really great.
This time when Xiang Nan came back, Feng Jingyao took advantage of his international reputation, status and influence to support him. Therefore, it can be said that he came back at the right time.
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The ship arrived at Hujiang.
The academic, political and literary circles in Shanghai and Jiangsu received the news early and were waiting at the dock to pick up the ship.
When the ship docked, Xiang Nan and Feng Chengcheng stood on the deck, looking at the thousands of welcoming teams below, and couldn't help but waved happily.
"Ah, it's really Mr. Xu Wenqiang~"
"Mr. Xu, welcome back to China!"
"Welcome, welcome, warm welcome~"
Everyone cheered together.
Over the years, Xiang Nan has made amazing achievements in mathematics, physics, and literature. He has brought glory to the country and the nation. He is simply the pride of all Chinese people.
That's why so many people came to pick up Xiang Nan's boat today.
Xiang Nan looked at the bustling crowd, with people holding slogans, beating gongs and drums, and waving colorful balls. They were lively and vigorous, and he couldn't help but feel excited.
No matter how famous he is abroad, he will never receive such grand treatment.
At this moment, a group of people pushed the crowd arrogantly to clear the way, followed by several cars honking their horns and driving into the pier, causing a commotion.
Then the car stopped, the door opened, and Feng Jingyao walked out.
