When Jin Yining was mentioned, Director Cheng's attitude softened somewhat.
"Actually, we are more cautious about this than you are, but our school needs such a title."
"Do we need this title?" Shang Ning knew that universities across the country were selecting titles and honors every year, but there were many professors in her school who were more accomplished than her. "Professor Cheng, if I may be honest, Professor Xu from the School of History, Professor Geng from the Department of Chemistry, and Professor Feng from the School of Physics—these individuals' achievements this year could have earned the school a very good title. I cannot accept the reason you gave me."
"Miss Ning seems quite familiar with our school," Professor Cheng said, seemingly changing the subject, and looked at He Zhiyan.
He Zhiyan didn't speak, but lowered his eyes, which was considered an admission that he was the one who said it.
“If Director Cheng still refuses to tell the truth, I will really have no choice but to send Jin Yining. The experimental project was done by his team. He is giving Shang Ning face, but if we really investigate, Shang Ning has no right to receive this honor.”
He Zhiyan looked up at Shang Ning and said, "Let's get down to business. Don't bring up who should get the honor."
Shang Ning: "..."
Shang Ning looked at He Zhiyan. This was He Zhiyan's insistence. Shang Ning was the one who proposed and carried out the experiment, so the honor for this matter should also belong to her.
Director Cheng glanced at He Zhiyan, then looked at Shang Ning. “Miss Ning, there’s really no need to worry about the aftermath of this matter. We’ve followed all the proper procedures, and we have a solid case. No one else has the right to say anything.”
"What if someone else investigates Shang Ning?"
"What's there to investigate?" Director Cheng frowned. "Shang Ning was born and raised at our school. Even if someone investigates, there's nothing to worry about."
"But……"
He Zhiyan reached out and grasped Shang Ning's wrist. "Director Cheng, who recommended Shang Ning for this position?"
"Professor Wang from the School of Archaeology."
"The School of Archaeology?" Shang Ning was momentarily doubtful what she had heard. "Director Cheng, when did the School of Archaeology start interfering in the affairs of our Xiaoguang Academy? Does the School of Archaeology have nothing better to do all day long? I don't even know who he is..."
He Zhiyan quickly pulled Shang Ning aside, signaling her to shut up.
"Miss Ning, what do you mean?" He was a little too excited, and the tone of his voice made him feel like he saw Shang Ning.
Shang Ning's agitated emotions were brought back to normal by He Zhiyan. After calming down, Shang Ning said, "In short, you should withdraw the application exactly as you applied for it, or you can wait for Jin Yining to come over." After saying that, Shang Ning left directly.
He Zhiyan turned back to watch Shang Ning leave, "Director Cheng, I'm sorry to have bothered you."
He Zhiyan chased after him and stopped him downstairs, asking, "What's wrong with you? Why are you so angry?"
Shang Ning put one hand on her hip to calm herself down for a while, but the wind was so cold that it made her feel irritated.
"I'm fine." Shang Ning took a deep breath. "I'm going home now."
He Zhiyan wanted to ask something more, but seeing Shang Ning's expression, he realized that Shang Ning probably didn't want him to ask anything, so he didn't ask any more questions.
After Shang Ning got home, she closed the door and sat down on the floor, leaning against it, with her phone in her hand.
"Stay home, I'm coming to see you now."
"No need," Shang Ning hurriedly said. "Jin Yining, don't come over."
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