Seeing that his hopes of turning the tide with this so-called spiritual energy cultivation room had been dashed, Yan Kaifu now wore a mask of pain on his face.
But there was nothing he could do. Nanjing University had provided all the information and materials; if you didn't have the ability, who could you blame?
As for Wang Zheng, he talks a big game but he'll only get slapped in the face.
If it were really that simple, how come I've never heard of anyone having such luck in all these years, discovering this prison's spiritual plants and strange beasts?
Even if such plant-based mythical beasts truly existed, they would either be hiding in the deep mountains and forests, or they would have been completely looted by the demon kings.
Even if the state discovered it, it would have been looted by the various military districts long ago; there wouldn't be any left for them...
Moreover, Wang Zheng, that cunning fellow, had already revealed his research on cutting propagation. This way, not only would these opportunists around him not offend this kid, but they might even have to do everything they could to protect him in the future.
We're helping him urge the Education Bureau to assist Nanjing University with their research.
Didn't you hear what this kid said? Those plant-like beasts that can purify spiritual energy are his spirit pets. Even if they grow into branches later, who knows if they'll be under this kid's control?
Yan Kaifu had no idea that this so-called spiritual energy cultivation room was such a low-tech thing; he felt like he had shot himself in the foot.
However, as the principal of one of the two prestigious universities, Old Man Yan could not easily back down at this moment.
Otherwise, the competition among these prestigious schools will truly be dominated by Jingnan High School.
Now, we can't count on the lower-ranked schools at all. Apart from Shanghai University and Beijing University, we can only try to win over the remaining schools that are directly competing with Nanjing University.
Fortunately, there are still several schools like this in Beijing and Shanghai.
The group of old foxes exchanged glances, and Yan Kaifu decided to take the initiative, seize the initiative in the conversation, and play the role of the bad cop.
“Wang Zheng, we all know you have good intentions and want to contribute to China’s education cause, but you are still young and haven’t thought things through enough.”
You can't get fat in one bite. You have to eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time. Let's put aside the issue of resource allocation for now, and we can also put aside the matter of the spiritual energy cultivation room for the time being.
Let's talk about the reward system that Nanjing University has implemented.
Yes, your intentions were good, but you made a lot of boastful remarks. How are other schools supposed to react? And how could you possibly imagine how valuable this is?
Have you ever considered the details? Other schools can't afford such rewards, even if your Nanjing University only recruits 1,000 Natural Awakeners.
That would require at least 3,000 low-level spiritual energy crystals, not to mention that you're asking for anywhere from 3 to 10 crystals. Do you know how much that costs?
Where does Nanjing University get so many resources? The funding from the Ministry of Education alone is far from enough!
Even if you drain the entire Nanyang family's coffers and barely manage to stay afloat this year, what about next year? You can't just hold this one event, can you?
If you don't think about yourself, you should at least think about Old Chu. He's not what he used to be; his strength has greatly diminished. Where will he get so many resources for you to squander?
If you ask me, we should all issue a joint apology statement and pretend this never happened, to avoid causing even bigger trouble later.
Anyway, you're young and still a student. Just consider it a slip of the tongue because you were too excited after winning the championship. I believe no one will blame you..."
Perhaps it's because like repels like, or perhaps they look down on Kai-Fu Yen's two-faced behavior.
Wang Zheng had a terrible impression of this cunning old man, and coupled with the previous squabbles with Mo Da, seeing him now pretending to be a good guy again filled him with rage. After politely bowing, Wang Zheng said:
"President Yan need not worry about the resource issues of our Nanjing University. To be frank, I don't intend to beat around the bush anymore."
Actually, this incident has little to do with our principal or Nanjing University; it was mainly my personal doing.
In the past, I was not very capable, so I always tried to take advantage of the school. The principal pretended not to know. Now that I have accumulated some wealth, I want to give back to my alma mater.
Whether you believe it or not, that's how things are.
I have only one thing to say: you think we, Nanjing University, will give up? Impossible.
As long as someone is willing to come, I, Wang Zheng, am willing to offer them benefits. I have no objection to competing with the two prestigious universities for students; it's all based on voluntariness.
Moreover, if you are willing, you can naturally send them on behalf of your own school.
"All of you principals are senior masters; it would be a lie to say you can't obtain resources. The situation in the wilderness is so dire right now, and wild beasts are as numerous as hairs on a cow. Wouldn't it be child's play to just wander around a few times and gather some spiritual crystals and beast ingredients?"
"Nonsense!"
Hearing Wang Zheng lay the matter out in the open, some people couldn't sit still.
"Personal subsidies for schools? That's utterly ridiculous! How could you even say that? We are all school principals, masters in our own right. Do you expect us to hunt low-level beasts because of your actions?"
Seeing that the president of Tongji University had finally shed his amiable facade and revealed his true nature, Wang Zheng decided not to give them a friendly look and directly mocked them:
"That's true. You're a Grandmaster, a being comparable to a Demon King. With your noble status, you naturally wouldn't stoop to exterminating low-level beasts."
Okay then, whether it's the spiritual energy crystals of high-level exotic beasts or the inner cores of demon kings, we at Nanjing University will accept them all. I'll take as many as you have.
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