Zhu Xiaoqing received word in advance that Su Yuluo was the predetermined student union president.
This student, Su, had a formidable background.
Zhu Xiaotian had specifically instructed: "Remember, one of Su Yuluo's sisters is the Dean of the Imperial Capital's Heavenly Observation Institute, and another is the head of the Police Department's Investigation Division. Both hold immense power. Furthermore, she has a sister who is a leading figure in the Great Medical Dao. It can be said that the Su sisters, a family of heroines!"
His primary objective was to foster a good relationship with Su Yuluo and prevent the Imperial Capital's Heavenly Observation Institute from becoming an adversary.
"The old Dean?" Zhu Xiaoqing was displeased. "Where is student Su Yuluo? If necessary, I'll go meet her personally."
The old Dean smiled, "Student Su should be in her dorm or classroom. However, our student union president is not Su Yuluo, but rather Qin Sheng."
What?!
Who is Qin Sheng?
Zhu Xiaoqing was shocked, "Who made this decision? Was it chosen fairly?"
The old Dean replied with composure, "It was a decision made by all our faculty and staff. Only student Qin possesses the capability and means to resolve the current strange occurrences in the academy."
Zhu Xiaoqing was furious, "Absurd! Why wasn't I notified of this beforehand? And what can a student possibly resolve? The academy has a bronze coffin, and students are becoming pregnant before marriage... can this so-called Qin Sheng solve anything?"
"He has already resolved the bronze coffin incident!" the old Dean stated solemnly. "This alone proves our choice is correct."
Zhu Xiaoqing glared at him, "You are not young, and you are a veteran in education. How could you make such a mistake? Are you really going to hand over the school to a student to manage?"
"Yes, that's right!" The old Dean stopped explaining.
Zhu Xiaoqing's expression changed, "You can leave. Complete the necessary procedures and go home to collect your retirement pension. All other faculty and staff, report to the auditorium immediately. I need to hold an impromptu meeting!"
The old Dean relaxed, "I will offer just one piece of advice: it is best to consult with student Qin about any matter. Do not act rashly!"
Hmph!
Zhu Xiaoqing was incandescent with rage and dismissively waved her hand, "Leave quickly. You are no longer needed here, you old fool."
Among the faculty, especially the teachers, many were already dissatisfied with the old Dean's decision. They now crowded around, pouring out their grievances.
"Today, the gymnasium was filled with young ruffians. Instead of dealing with them, student Qin actually went in and fought with them. Dean Zhu, what kind of situation is this?"
Zhu Xiaoqing listened silently to their complaints, signaling her secretary to record everything.
She had risen to her current position through years of working in middle management, so she naturally handled matters meticulously.
"I am aware of all the situations reported by the teachers. This Qin Sheng seems to be acting lawlessly, having bribed the former Dean to become student union president. Rest assured, once the investigation is complete, I will deal with him severely."
The faculty took the opportunity to inquire about future benefits.
Zhu Xiaoqing sneered inwardly but maintained a professional demeanor, "Regarding salary and benefits, we will need to conduct multiple verifications and comprehensive considerations to provide everyone with the most satisfactory outcome. However, I must point out that Chaoge Academy's finances are already in a precarious state. Recent construction projects have been halted. As members of this academy, we must prioritize the greater good and focus on improving the school first."
Zhu Xiaoqing took a sip of water and continued, "As long as the school improves and student education is enhanced, we can first apply for financial support from the city from Mayor Zhu, and second, we can increase tuition fees and enroll some overseas students. These are all potential income streams."
What?
Enroll overseas students?
Everyone was dumbfounded.
This was tantamount to selling the school's diploma, and it depended on whether people were willing to buy it.
"Everyone, please rest assured. I have a plan. The academy will be upgraded to Chaoge University, transforming from a specialized college into a super-university. We will then improve its rankings and hire a group of senior research talents. Will our benefits still be a concern?"
"Dean Zhu, how long will that take?"
Zhu Xiaoqing was full of ambition, "It will definitely be achieved within five years."
Heh...
Everyone rolled their eyes. A matter for after five years? Wasn't this just empty promises?
The new Dean Zhu was so good at playing games. The old Dean had at least been honest and consistently fought for their benefits. This one, however, only spoke pleasantries.
Zhu Xiaoqing was oblivious to their thoughts and instead felt proud that her words had swayed them. She smugly entered her office with her secretary.
The Dean's office was so spartan, it resembled a storage room. This greatly angered Zhu Xiaoqing, "This place? Is this the office for a Dean like myself?"
"The old Dean seemed to prefer this simple environment!"
"That won't do! How can I have any authority like this?"
Zhu Xiaoqing abruptly opened the academy's architectural blueprints and pointed to the building in the center, "Is this the newly constructed multi-functional laboratory? I'll choose this place as my exclusive office. Move the laboratory to the library."
The secretary felt a pang of speechlessness but managed to persuade her in a low voice, "If you move the academy's best laboratory to be your office as soon as you arrive, the people below will gossip."
"I am here to serve them and help them gain greater benefits, so they are willingly relinquishing the office! Do you understand, willingly?"
Zhu Xiaoqing's voice was stern, "This is my command. Execute it immediately!"
And so, Zhu Xiaoqing's arrival threw everything into chaos.
The multi-functional laboratory, painstakingly built by the old Dean over three years through thrift, was forcibly relocated to the library where Qin Ye Xuan was.
This enraged the heads of the laboratory, those rare scientific research elites, who resigned on the spot.
Upon hearing the news, Zhu Xiaoqing sneered, "With their level of expertise, they're not that special. I will immediately bring in some overseas PhDs and high-level talents from my family. They can leave immediately!"
Zhu Xiaoqing was completely unconcerned.
Meanwhile, at the library, Qin Ye Xuan was delighted to see the relocated laboratory.
He instructed Sun Qinglu to come over immediately and addressed the student researchers, who were now leaderless, "The laboratory will be temporarily set up here. In the next few days, I will arrange for personnel to build a super-laboratory and provide you with ample funding!"
Sun Qinglu nodded repeatedly, "Let's change the research direction to the integration of new materials and Daoism!"
What?
These bookish researchers were about to faint.
They had just encountered Zhu Xiaoqing, who was greedy for pleasure, talked on paper, and seized an office without understanding anything. Now, they were faced with two lunatics.
What did they mean by "integration of new materials and Daoism"?
And what in the world was Daoism?
Sun Qinglu enthusiastically explained, "It's like Daoist magic, such as scattering beans to create soldiers or gathering sand to form mountains. Before, it was just sand. Now, we can use materials like moissanite, and change the beans into foam gel, which can then become a million-strong army."
The laboratory personnel looked at him as if he were an idiot.