NOVEL NEXT Chapter 268: It Seems There's a Problem
Wei Dongyi approached Wang Ye while the leaders of the two schools were arguing.
After sitting down next to Wang Ye, Wei Dongyi spoke to Wang Ye, "Wang Ye, why don't you come to Tsinghua University to be the dean of the mathematics department? I believe with your level, you could definitely do it."
Wang Ye was stunned when he heard what Wei Dongyi said.
He had not expected that Wei Dongyi would come over to him, hoping to profit from the fishermen's fight, just as the two groups, one led by Zheng Jian and the other by Jiu Xinghong, were arguing over him.
Wei Dongyi.
I hadn't expected you to be such a person.
It seemed that the ears of Zheng Jian and Jiu Xinghong were particularly sensitive at this moment.
Although they were still quarreling.
Although Wei Dongyi had just spoken in a not-so-loud voice.
Yet, Zheng Jian and Jiu Xinghong heard Wei Dongyi's words clearly.
So they directly turned their gaze to Wei Dongyi.
They reprimanded Wei Dongyi in unison, "Don't you dare poach from us!"
Wei Dongyi shrugged his shoulders at Wang Ye upon hearing the scolding from Zheng Jian and Jiu Xinghong.
And stopped talking.
After scolding Wei Dongyi, the sides led by Zheng Jian and Jiu Xinghong turned their gaze back to each other and resumed their battle.
"Enough."
Watching the two sides preparing to continue their fight, Wang Ye sighed helplessly and said to Zheng Jian and Jiu Xinghong:
"Who told you that I can only be the dean of one school?"
"Aren't your two schools right next to each other?"
"It's only a few minutes' walk in between."
"And that's on foot."
Wang Ye said this with a tone filled with deep helplessness.
"So why can't I be a dean at both schools?"
"Do you really need to argue like this?"
Wang Ye truly felt helpless.
In Wang Ye's view.
This was clearly a matter easily resolved.
Yet Zheng Jian and Jiu Xinghong had turned it into a full-blown argument.
Wang Ye couldn't understand what Zheng Jian and Jiu Xinghong were thinking.
It was completely unnecessary.
"Really?"
Zheng Jian's eyes lit up with excitement and surprise upon hearing this.
Jiu Xinghong breathed a sigh of relief.
He wasn't worried about anything.
After all, Wang Ye had just unveiled a plaque at their school today.
If Zheng Jian wasn't going to compete.
Then Wang Ye would likely be in their college next.
Facing Zheng Jian's gaze filled with expectation, surprise, and even worry that Wang Ye might change his mind, Wang Ye nodded seriously and replied, "Yes."
"Alright!"
Zheng Jian immediately nodded vigorously upon hearing Wang Ye's words.
"Then let's settle this matter! I'll make arrangements with the college, and Master Wang, rest assured, we will provide you with the best treatment in the industry!"
Zheng Jian promised earnestly.
After assuring Wang Ye.
Zheng Jian turned his gaze to Jiu Xinghong, apologized with a remorseful expression and said, "Dean Jiu, I'm sorry for what we said just now. We were just excited in the moment, but we meant no offense to you."
Jiu Xinghong also responded with a smile, "It's fine, we all understand that it's just a quarrel, just some bickering, and we're not really planning to do anything. Everyone knows that."
The issue was resolved.
The expressions on the faces of Zheng Jian and Jiu Xinghong returned to their amicable state.
And Wang Ye.
He turned his gaze to Wei Dongyi and said to him, "You lost to me."
"Yes."
Wei Dongyi faced defeat squarely. Hearing what Wang Ye said, he didn't retort; instead, he crisply agreed, acknowledging his loss.
"Although it's not very nice to ask you to do something because you lost at a thing like math..."
"I still hope that you can go to Swan City College of Social Administration tomorrow and give a talk for the students there."
"Of course, you have to consider their level, so when you give the talk, don't discuss anything too complex. Just talk about something simple and interesting."
"No problem!"
Wei Dongyi promptly agreed to Wang Ye's suggestion.
And Jiu Xinghong glanced over at Wang Ye.
He gave Wang Ye a grateful look.
...
The next day.
Wei Dongyi went to Swan City College of Social Administration to hold a mathematics seminar for the students.
Meanwhile, Wang Ye.
He went to Swan City College of Engineering to give a seminar on Traditional Chinese Medicine.
When they learned that Wang Ye was to be the honorary dean of their mathematics department, the leaders of Swan City College of Engineering were naturally very happy.
After the seminar ended, they immediately offered Wang Ye the best benefits, and after he was satisfied, they directly signed a contract with him.
It was as if they were afraid Wang Ye might regret his decision.
After signing the contract.
They personally bought Wang Ye a plane ticket and sent him off on the flight.
...
On the plane.
Zhong Ling looked at Wang Ye with a somewhat unfriendly expression.
While Li Shuishui, Zhao Tu, and God of Fortune Tang were already asleep.
The night before.
Zhong Ling had gone back to rest early.
Whereas Li Shuishui and the other two had been cramming books until late at night.
Seeing Zhong Ling's unfriendly gaze on him, Wang Ye asked her, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
"Why do I feel like we came on this trip just to be your foil, without much use?"
"You were indeed here to be my foil," Wang Ye muttered to himself.
Outwardly.
Wang Ye spoke up with a grin and said to Zhong Ling, "How can that be? These past few days, you've all been a big help. If it weren't for you, I definitely wouldn't have had such a smooth experience."
Zhong Ling, hearing what Wang Ye said,
let out a smug snort.
Clearly, she was quite satisfied with Wang Ye's words.
Just then,
the plane shook violently.
This jolt woke up the sleeping Li Shuishui and the other two, who looked around with vigilant faces:
"What happened?"
"Is there a problem?"
"Master, Senior Sister, are you alright?"
Although Zhong Ling had become a disciple of Wang Ye slightly later than Li Shuishui and the other two, they had yet to formally become Wang Ye's disciples.
Moreover,
Zhong Ling's level in Traditional Chinese Medicine was much higher than Li Shuishui and the others.
So naturally, she was their senior sister.
"It's nothing."
Wang Ye shook his head and looked towards the cockpit with a serious expression, "But I have a feeling that something ahead might be wrong."