He didn't have time to change his clothes, so he put on a suit jacket over his pajamas and hurriedly opened the door and came out wearing slippers.
"Teacher Zheng, I'm so sorry, I was so busy I completely forgot!"
He glared at Zhao Yanyan, who was lounging lazily on the sofa, and his temper flared up instantly. He scolded her in a low voice:
"Yan Yan, you have no manners at all! Professor Zheng and Professor Xu have come, and you didn't even offer them tea!"
Zhao Yanyan didn't take Zheng Huai and Old Man Xu seriously at all, thinking they were just ordinary people who wanted to ask Zhao Guangsheng for favors.
Seeing Zhao Guangsheng rush out to greet her with such utmost respect, she realized that the two old men were no ordinary people.
The thought of her arrogant and even rude attitude and the many foul words she had just said sent a chill down Zhao Yanyan's spine.
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Zhao Guangsheng scolded her, and she didn't dare to talk back. She picked up the teapot and hurried into the kitchen.
Zhao Guangsheng offered him cigarettes and smiled apologetically.
"Professor Zheng, Professor Xu, what brings you to my home? I'm so sorry for not greeting you properly..."
"Hehe, Principal Zhao is very busy, and he is not in good health but still has to rush to finish his manuscript. It is only right that we come to see him."
Zheng Huai smiled kindly, but every word he uttered was like a knife, stabbing into Zhao Guangsheng's heart.
In terms of position, Zheng Huai was his immediate superior, and Old Xu was a leading scientific researcher; in terms of age, Zheng Huai and Old Xu were two cycles older than him; in terms of seniority, he had to call them both "uncle".
It's unreasonable to let two elderly people, who are superior to him in every way, come to visit him at home and then treat them with disrespect. If word gets out, he'll be talked about behind his back.
Unlike Zheng Huai, Old Xu was not good-tempered. He sarcastically remarked, "Principal Zhao, you're eating ginseng and drinking Southeast Asian coffee, so why do you still look so unwell?"
One sentence sent shivers down Zhao Guangsheng's spine.
Just then, Zhao Yanyan walked out of the kitchen with her head down and a guilty look on her face, carrying a teapot. She glanced cautiously at Zhao Guangsheng and poured tea for Zheng Huai and Zhao Guangsheng with trepidation.
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"Please have some tea, teachers."
His attitude was completely different from before.
"We still have things to discuss, you should come inside!"
Zhao Guangsheng was afraid that Zhao Yanyan would say something wrong again, so he hurriedly kicked her out of the living room.
As soon as she reached the bedroom and closed the door, she heard Old Man Xu say, "Principal Zhao, I see you're quite busy, so I'll get straight to the point. We're here today because of Gu Zhiyun's matter."
When Zhao Yanyan heard the name "Gu Zhiyun," her heart immediately started racing.
She ran into the bedroom, left the door slightly ajar, and hid behind it to eavesdrop.
Zhao Guangsheng never expected that Professor Xu, a dignified professor, would come to his home for the sake of a student.
His smile froze on his face, too embarrassed to know how to respond.
Zheng Huai's attitude remained as mild as ever: "Principal Zhao, you revoked Gu Zhiyun's admission qualification according to regulations because his family background was too high. It can be said that you were not wrong, but this reason is now difficult to convince the public."
Zhao Guangsheng hurriedly defended himself, saying, "Teacher Zheng, I strictly followed the Ministry of Education's enrollment policy. The policy states that more opportunities for children from poor families such as workers, peasants, and soldiers should be given to study. The enrollment quota for Imperial University is limited. After thinking it over, I could only cancel Gu Zhiyun's admission qualification and give the opportunity to another child from a remote mountainous area."
Upon hearing this explanation, Old Xu's face immediately darkened.
"Even if Gu Zhiyun's family background is high, his family were landlords, but that was many years ago. Gu Zhiyun was born in the new society and received a new education. Why should the shackles of the old society be put on an outstanding talent? Besides, Beijing University is the best university in the country, and it receives the most support from the Ministry of Education. What, can't they even afford to enroll one more student?"
Although Zhao Guangsheng didn't have much respect for Old Man Xu, he was a big shot in the scientific research field, so he didn't dare to argue with Old Man Xu to his face.
Zheng Huai was clearly not very accepting of Zhao Guangsheng's explanation.
“Principal Zhao, it’s right to implement the Ministry of Education’s policy, but you can’t just pick out the words and over-interpret it, only looking at one aspect without considering the overall factors, right? Our policy is very clear: we will prioritize college entrance examination scores, take family background as a reference, and give special consideration to those with special circumstances. The goal is to ensure that no good student is overlooked when it comes to college. Your decision is far too hasty.”
Old Xu didn't have Zheng Huai's good temper, nor was he bothered to speak in a pleasing and elegant way.
“Principal Zhao, you are a leader of Imperial University and have the right to decide whether students stay or leave. However, I am in charge of the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics. You revoked Gu Zhiyun’s admission without even informing me. Don’t you think you are disrespecting me?”
Faced with Old Man Xu's righteous and stern questioning, Zhao Guangsheng broke out in a cold sweat.
He was afraid that if he informed Old Man Xu, Old Man Xu would strongly object, so he made the decision in private.
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Zheng Huai patted Old Xu on the shoulder and smiled, telling him to calm down.
“Principal Zhao, Professor Xu is a top-level mentor whom the Ministry of Education went to great lengths to invite to guide the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics. It is indeed a bit hasty of you to bypass him.”
Zhao Guangsheng could only nod and admit, "Yes, yes...it was my oversight..."
Old Xu gave a nonchalant "humph".
He never liked to put on airs when it came to people he looked down on, so he didn't give Zhao Guangsheng a friendly look at all.
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