Chapter 662: 551, Isn’t this called not succumbing to the powerful?
(asking for monthly votes)_2 Chapter 662: 551, Isn’t this called not succumbing to the powerful?
(asking for monthly votes)_2 “Even if Wang Bingru had a boyfriend with a net worth of a hundred billion, what does that have to do with this matter?
And what does it have to do with the future developnt of Jiangcheng University?”
“Don’t say he has a hundred billion, even if he had ten trillion, we should stand from the school’s perspective and deal with this matter fairly and justly.
Even if Wu Di crossed the line during his interactions with Wang Bingru, he didn’t cause any irreparable harm.
In fact, one could argue he didn’t harm Wang Bingru at all.
Under such circumstances, dismissing Wu Di would set a precedent.
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Would male teachers still want to, or even dare to, speak with female students?”
“Therefore, I still insist on my viewpoint: we cannot capitulate to the powerful!”
Towards the end of his statent, Wang Xuhui even slapped the table to express his upright and unyielding integrity.
All the school leaders had expressed their opinions, and everyone’s gaze naturally fell on Li Changjiang, as ultimately, he was the decision-maker.
Of course, Li Changjiang was aware that this matter involved Yang Hao, the billionaire, but he didn’t know him personally and had no interactions with him.
Moreover, Yang hadn’t contacted him since the incident, so Li preferred to hear the majority opinion before making his decision.
And now, the sentint in the room was clear; the majority sided with Qin Guangfeng, except for Wang Xuhui, who still wanted to protect his favored student.
“Qin, do you have anything else to add?”
Wang Xuhui’s argunt was a new charge, and Li Changjiang, who usually took a prudent approach, wanted to see if Qin Guangfeng had any cards left to play.
At this point in the eting, Qin Guangfeng stopped holding back.
He moved the microphone closer and spoke earnestly, “Principal Li, colleagues, indeed I have another piece of news to share.
Yesterday, during my conversation with Mr.
Yang, we discussed that there are many underprivileged students at Jiangcheng University.
He imdiately declared his willingness to support these students.
Mr.
Yang previously established a charitable education foundation at his alma mater, the School of Finance and Economics, with an initial investnt of two hundred million.
Now, Mr.
Yang intends to establish a branch of this foundation at our university, and he plans to invest more funds based on actual needs on top of the initial two hundred million…”
The room buzzed with excitent at the news of Qin’s declaration.
“Two hundred million!”
“That’s a significant amount!”
“I’ve heard of the aid foundation at the Finance College!”
“If this is true, it will benefit all our university’s underprivileged students!”
…
The school leaders whispered among themselves.
Wang Xuhui’s expression drastically changed.
His mouth twitched, and he gave Qin Guangfeng an incredulous glare, cursing inwardly: Damn you!
Holding back such a trump card, I’ve been wasting my breath arguing.
Wang Xuhui had, in fact, been prepared to concede regarding Wu Di but couldn’t help feeling a bit reluctant and still wanted to try his best.
However, if Qin Guangfeng had ntioned this from the start, Wang would have given up any struggle.
The establishnt of a branch for the educational aid foundation equated to directly funding Jiangcheng University, potentially benefiting hundreds or even thousands of underprivileged students.
This was a big win for the school leaders in terms of achievents and solving real issues for needy students—a win-win situation that no school leader would refuse.
But now that the Family Head had essentially donated money, shouldn’t the school also make a gesture?
Although Yang Hao hadn’t made any demands nor ntioned Wang Bingru’s issue, the fact that he had brought such a significant benefit to the school made resolving his girlfriend’s minor trouble a fair exchange of favors!
Li Changjiang rhythmically tapped his fingers on the conference table, thinking to himself with a smirk: Qin, oh Qin, you really know how to keep your cool, holding your cards close to your chest until the end, don’t you?
“Cough, cough.”
Li Changjiang cleared his throat, and the room imdiately quieted down, everyone knowing that a final verdict was imminent and also aware that Wu Di’s career at Jiangcheng University was about to co to an end.
“Let make one thing clear: Jiangcheng University will not capitulate to any powerful entity.”
“Our Jiangcheng University has weathered 103 years of history; we’ve weathered all kinds of storms.
It doesn’t matter whether it’s a hundred billion or a trillion; they have nothing to do with Jiangcheng University!”
“So, in dealing with this matter, we need to put aside Wang Bingru’s boyfriend’s identity and simply judge the case on its own rits.
Everyone has seen the chat logs, and Wu Di, as a teacher at our school, took the initiative to contact a female student with whom he had no teaching relationship frequently and persistently, which in itself has already constituted harassnt of the female student!”
“Qin is right; although this incident hasn’t led to serious consequences, if we tolerate such behavior, no one can guarantee there won’t be a next ti, and whether a similar incident will lead to serious consequences is uncertain!”
“And as Tang ntioned, the higher-ups are currently focusing on the construction of teachers’ morals and ethics.
The affair with Wu Di is quite representative; it sets an example, to kill the chicken to warn the monkeys.”
“Our school must still make our attitude and stance clear!”
At this point, Li Changjiang paused before looking at Wang Xuhui, “Old Wang, Wu Di is your student, I understand how you feel, but you must also consider the bigger picture.”
“Principal Li, I just think it isn’t easy to cultivate a young teacher, and Wu Di is a direct descendant of Jiangcheng University, but since Principal Li and all my colleagues think it should be dealt with seriously, I have no objections.”
Wang Xuhui shrugged his shoulders and then leaned back in his chair, adopting an attitude of indifference.
But Li Changjiang didn’t intend to let him off the hook, continuing, “Old Wang, since you have no objections, I’ll have you handle Wu Di’s dismissal.”
“As you said, Wu Di is a direct descendant of Jiangcheng University, having studied here from undergraduate to Ph.D.
Even if he leaves, let’s give him a dignified exit, let him voluntarily resign without leaving a stain on his record.”
In Li Changjiang’s view, this incident was not really a big deal; he had worked at the university for over thirty years and had seen too many ssy affairs.
Just three years ago, there was a teacher who impregnated a female student in his class, and when the affair ca to light, the teacher’s wife made a scene at the school, and the student’s parents demanded an explanation when they found out.
In the end, the school’s decision was to let the female student continue her studies with a guaranteed recomndation for postgraduate work, while the teacher involved was transferred to an off-site campus of Jiangcheng University.
So initially, Li Changjiang hadn’t thought about dismissal; at most, he would’ve given so disciplinary action and transferred the teacher from the main campus to a branch campus.
But the circumstances this ti were different, as Wu Di had offended a powerful billionaire!
The family intended to donate money to the school, funding scholarships for impoverished students.
Well, consider it a sacrifice for those impoverished students!
It would be a boundless act of rit!
Li Changjiang thought to himself silently.
After hearing his words, Wang Xuhui sighed softly, “Alright, I’ll talk to him.”
Wang Xuhui also knew that this was a very good outco.
As a Ph.D.
from Jiangcheng University, Wu Di would find teaching at a general undergraduate college relatively easy, but it would be difficult to enter institutions of the sa caliber as Jiangcheng University.
“Good, then it’s decided.”
“Old Wang, please implent this as soon as possible.”
“Let’s adjourn!”
Li Changjiang waved his hand and stood up first, but then he imdiately signaled to Qin Guangfeng with a glance, “Qin, co to my office for a chat.”
Qin Guangfeng had been prepared and quickly followed.
It would have been strange if Li Changjiang hadn’t asked to see him after such a significant incident.
The two of them were the first to leave the eting room, and then the rest of the people started to get up to leave, but Wang Xuhui promptly stopped Tang Dongfeng, “Tang, wait a mont.”
“As Wu Di’s superior, it would be better if we both approach him together about resigning.”
“Hmm, that works.”
Tang Dongfeng nodded.
Wu Di voluntarily resigning was in his interest, as it would an he wouldn’t be affected by this incident.
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