"despair!"
The conference room door slowly opened, and Wen Wan, dressed in a black fitted dress and holding a book in her hands, walked in gracefully.
Everyone's attention was immediately drawn to her, not only because of her stunning beauty and incredible figure, but also because of her demeanor and气质 (qi zhi - a combination of temperament, bearing, and presence).
Each step taken by those black high heels was precise and unwavering, seemingly treading on everyone's heart, causing them to tremble and even their breathing to change rhythm with each step.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, his every move exuded elegance and a strong scholarly air, making him appear every inch the refined scholar.
When Wen Wan walked to the principal's side, the principal stood up with a smile and extended his hand to Wen Wan.
"It is truly an honor for Hangzhou University that you are willing to teach here."
Wen Wan lightly grasped the principal's hand: "Principal Qi, I hope it can be done quickly."
"Okay, I understand. I'll announce it right away."
Qi Tianxing introduced her to everyone: "This is our school's new head of the Finance Department, Professor Wen Wan, and she is..."
"Wait! Principal, I have something to say!"
The head of the Finance Department, oh, the former head of the Finance Department, Feng Ming, finally couldn't hold back anymore.
"Why didn't the school leaders inform me in advance about the appointment of the new department head? Moreover, as far as I know, this gentle professor is not a teacher at our school. She is so young and has several years of teaching experience. How is she qualified to be the head of our school's largest finance department!"
Feng Ming's words were barbed, expressing not only his dissatisfaction with the school's sudden removal of him from his post, but also attacking Wen Wan's qualifications and age, implying that Wen Wan was a person with connections and that the principal's decision was difficult to accept.
Qi Tianxing seemed to have anticipated Feng Ming's challenge, and said calmly, "Professor Feng, regarding your position, the school leadership has decided to transfer you to the position of director of the school's infrastructure department. This is a unanimous decision by the school leadership."
The position of Director of the Infrastructure Department is a powerful one, almost equivalent to that of a Department Head, so it's considered a lateral transfer.
Feng Ming wanted to say something to express his dissatisfaction, but Qi Tianxing said to the director of the personnel department, "Director Su, please read Professor Wen Wan's resume."
Director Su immediately understood and picked up a document to read aloud.
"Wen Wan, a 23-year-old from Beijing, received her undergraduate degree from Peking University and her master's and doctoral degrees from Harbin University. She became a full professor at Peking University at the age of 21 and has previously published..."
"Hiss! Hiss!" As they listened to Wen Wan's resume, the entire venue turned into a rattlesnake show.
His resume and academic level far surpassed most of the professors present, and only a very few senior professors could suppress him.
Moreover, this new professor has already achieved so much at such a young age. Calling her a genius would be an insult to her; she's simply a prodigy!
Even Feng Ming, who had just been very assertive, was speechless. He was 42 years old and only an associate professor, which was already outstanding in the entire school. However, compared to Wen Wan's resume, it seemed insignificant.
"Alright, it seems everyone agrees. Let's welcome Professor Wen Wan to teach at our school."
"Clap clap clap!" Led by Qi Tianxing, everyone clapped, and the applause was thunderous, lasting for a full minute before stopping.
"Come on, let's invite Professor Wen Wan to say hello to everyone." Qi Tianxing gestured for Wen Wan to say a few words.
Wen Wan stepped forward and glanced at the crowd. Almost everyone felt fear under her gaze and instinctively dared not meet her eyes.
"I've just taken office as the head of the Finance Department and am not yet familiar with the situation. I need to ensure a smooth handover, Director Feng Ming."
"Yes, yes!" Feng Ming answered nervously, like a student answering a teacher's question, when he heard his name called.
"I'll give you one hour to list all the matters related to the finance department and send them to my email."
"Also, please inform the counselor of Finance Class 2 that I will be serving as the counselor for this class to familiarize myself with student management. I will attend the class meeting in her place this afternoon."
"Yes! Yes! I'll arrange it right away!"
Feng Ming was completely overwhelmed by Wen Wan's imposing manner. Like a subordinate, he immediately obeyed her orders. Before the principal even adjourned the meeting, he left the conference room to arrange other matters.
Those present had a strange feeling. It was really inappropriate to give orders like this when Wen Wan and Feng Ming were clearly of the same rank.
But it didn't seem out of place on Wen Wan; on the contrary, it looked perfectly normal.
If I had to describe it in a concrete way, it would be like a decisive and ruthless general leading his soldiers to charge into battle!
It seems this new head of the finance department is no ordinary person; I'd better be careful when dealing with him in the future.
This was the thought that arose simultaneously in the minds of everyone present.
After all this was done, the principal adjourned the meeting and led Wen Wan to her office.
"Principal Qi, thank you so much." Wen Wan bowed slightly and thanked him softly.
"No need for such formalities. With your abilities and qualifications, I'm getting a great deal by hiring you at our school. Besides, your father and I have been friends for many years, so this is nothing. Remember to give him my regards when you go back."
Upon hearing the word "father," Wen Wan's eyes darkened, but she quickly regained her composure. After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Qi Tianxing, he left.
Wen Wan closed the door, slowly sat down in the chair, closed her eyes tightly, and faced endless darkness. Her whole body trembled slightly, and her fingers gripped the chair so tightly that her knuckles even turned white.
As a light sweat beaded on Wenwan's forehead, and her consciousness seemed about to be swallowed by the endless darkness, a light appeared in her mind—the figure of Chen Luo.
"Hmm!" Wen Wan suddenly opened her eyes, her body stopped trembling, and she returned to normal.
"My darling, you saved me again. I really miss you."
Wen Wan's lips curled up slightly: "I wonder what kind of expression you'll have when you see me at the class meeting this afternoon. I'm really looking forward to it."
...
At the entrance of Hangzhou University, there is a hot pot restaurant called Yikouxiang.
Chen Luo was standing at the store entrance, browsing current information about the ACG (Anime, Comics, and Games) industry on his phone, when a voice suddenly came from behind him.
"Demon King! Accept the judgment of the Eternal Spear!"
"Ah!" Chen Luo felt something hard poke his back, and he staggered forward.
After regaining his balance, Chen Luo turned around and shouted at the girl in front of him, "You Liuhua! How many times have I told you, don't poke me with your umbrella every time we meet!"
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