eurekapd Chapter 172 Rorian's 3 Years
Chapter 172 Rorian's 3 Years
Lorien's story is not complicated.
He was born in a rural area and was a well-known genius in the surrounding villages from a young age.
So, despite his family's circumstances not being even ordinary, he was able to attend university thanks to the financial assistance of his fellow villagers.
Finally, due to his outstanding performance, he was noticed by a foreign scholar who came to exchange ideas and was arranged to study abroad.
After that, Rory stayed for a full thirty years, and even became a U.S. citizen.
Through his research, Rorian successfully entered a computing institute invested in by Wall Street and became one of the institute's elites.
His research method is based on cryptography, studying methods to break the RSA algorithm.
Although the RSA algorithm is widely used on Wall Street.
But whether for defense or for other purposes, they are very interested in finding a way to crack the RSA algorithm.
Therefore, Roryn's research has never had to worry about funding issues.
His life thus became ordinary yet fulfilling.
Until recently, Rorian finally made a breakthrough.
He found a mathematical model based on the lattice basis reduction algorithm, and based on this, he completed the initial crack of the RSA algorithm.
Although his model can currently only crack RSA keys up to 256.
However, he believes that as long as this research continues, not to mention 512-bit, even 1024-bit keys may be cracked in the future!
Once this model matures, all confidential information based on the RSA encryption system will become completely invalid!
Hearing this, Lin Chen couldn't help but ask, "Uncle Luo, since your research is going smoothly and you have a comfortable life in the United States, why did you risk coming back?"
"If I were to talk about patriotism, would you think it's fake? How could someone with a US passport like me be qualified to say that?"
Luo Rui'an chuckled awkwardly.
"But I'm not lying to you. In these thirty years, I've never given up the idea of coming back!"
Rory took a deep breath and said:
"Little friend, you haven't gone to university yet, so you don't know that as a Chinese, there are many things you can't learn even if you want to."
The only way is to become an American…
Memories of the past kept flashing before Luo Rui'an's eyes.
……
"Why? Why can't we participate in this project?"
"Dear students, this is not a rule of our school, but a rule of the US government."
"This is outrageous! If you didn't want us to study, why did you pretend to invite us to study abroad in the first place?"
……
"Luo, you are a genius, and I have high hopes for your future, but I can't do anything about the government's policies. However, I have a way to get you involved in my research..."
Luo, stay! The United States welcomes talent like you! I can arrange for you to become a U.S. citizen!
Stay here, and I'll fight for the best resources and the best treatment for you!
"Professor... I'd like to think about it."
“I understand your difficulties…but Luo, you only have one chance, you must cherish it.”
……
"Rorian! Have you forgotten that the government covers all our expenses for going abroad?! You actually want to become an American just for your own sake?!"
"Luo Rui'an! The country nurtured you, and this is how you repay it? What about your parents? Your family and friends?"
"You wouldn't understand, but doing this is the right choice for me..."
"Pah! Traitor! We misjudged you!"
……
The scenes before Luo Rui'an kept changing.
He saw himself diligently and eagerly absorbing all the knowledge he could, every late night and every morning.
He saw himself watching his former friends and classmates leave the campus.
Five years...
ten years……
Twenty years...
Rorian disguised himself as a traitor and used this identity to learn knowledge that his classmates could not learn in the past.
They were conducting research that they were unable to do themselves.
He quickly became a leader in his field of study, and was even noticed by Wall Street, which entrusted him with the research of the RSA algorithm.
But a year ago, Rorian found that he could no longer keep up the pretense.
Just a year ago, his mathematical model, built on the lattice basis reduction algorithm, had already achieved a major breakthrough.
Although his research was initially funded by Wall Street, Rorian found that the military seemed to be taking notice of him as well.
The cracking of the RSA algorithm is of great significance not only for use in financial systems but also for military applications.
If this continues, it might not be long before the Americans restrict him from leaving the United States.
Therefore, Rorian suspended his research and, under the pretext of needing a vacation, came to Malaya to transfer back home.
After listening to Luo Rui'an's story, Lin Chen sighed deeply.
Unexpectedly, the old gentleman in front of me is actually a hidden big shot.
From a student who came from a rural area to someone who has been burdened with infamy for thirty years in a foreign land, the hardships and grievances he has experienced are probably far more than what he just heard.
If he hadn't met him this time, he would probably have died with regrets.
"Uncle Luo, your suitcase has been taken. What are you going to do next?"
"go home."
Without hesitation, Rorian said, "That suitcase contained thirty years of my research data... Although the data is gone, it still exists in my mind."
"Although some things may have to be started over, as long as I live, I can get back what I've lost."
At this point, Luo Rui'an suddenly took a book out of his pocket and handed it to Lin Chen.
"Little friend, this book is the only thing I have with me right now. It's useless to me, but it might be useful to you."
"You have a great talent for cryptography, and I really hope that we can meet again someday!"
Looking at what he was holding, Lin Chen couldn't help but laugh.
The book that Rorian gave him was the same one that Rorian had given him during the dream warning.
I never imagined that after all the twists and turns, I would still be able to get my hands on this book in the end.
Just then, the roar of a helicopter suddenly came from above their heads.
A helicopter landed on the deck of their ship.
A moment later, a naval soldier came up to them.
"Are you Mr. Lin Chen? The captain requests your presence."
"Okay, please lead the way."
After saying goodbye to Rorian, Lin Chen took the book he had given him and followed the naval soldier into the cabin.
The two arrived at the captain's cabin. After a knock, a naval soldier opened the door and gestured for Lin Chen to enter.
Inside the captain's cabin, the captain and a two-bar three-star officer were already waiting for Lin Chen.
Upon seeing Lin Chen, the captain saluted and said, "Mr. Lin, welcome!"
"This is Colonel Gong Xing, the commander of the fleet stationed on Yongyang Island!"
"Oh it's you?"