"A strike and rally by the international students at the school today? What happened?"
After saying goodbye to Su Mucheng, He Danchang, who was extrely sensitive to news events, turned to Xu Dajiang and asked.
Xu Dajiang looked dejected.
Su Mucheng was quite good in every aspect, except that she spoke too recklessly.
How could she casually speak of things that should be kept under wraps?
"Haha, Dean Xu, actually, I have no other thoughts. These days, there are too many short videos and essays. Even if the school handles it decisively, who knows if soone will post it online and spark so public debate? If I know the reason, maybe I can be of so help later on," said He Danchang with a laugh, having understood Xu Dajiang's dejection.
This was also like having a safety net.
He expressed goodwill, and in case Su Mucheng didn't manage to et with Qiao Ze, the dean would probably have to think of a way to help him.
After all, he now represented Everybody Daily, and oftentis, he had the ability to shape such frivolous public discourse.
"Alas, this matter has to start with our School of Mathematics..." Xu Dajiang sighed, presumably moved by He Danchang's sincerity, and decided to co clean.
...
After declining the school's generous invitation and having a simple al with Xu Dajiang, He Danchang roughly understood the reason behind the incident.
Of course, to fully understand the situation, he would logically need to go inquire at the International Institute.
But He Danchang clearly lacked interest, and he also believed most of what Xu Dajiang said.
So public information could be looked up anyway, such as the schools providing additional subsidies to graduate students, which would be announced on the official websites of the various schools. Cross-referencing these could nearly complete the picture.
Not to ntion, He Danchang was already aware of how international students received preferential treatnt at various schools.
From a broader strategic perspective, by offering a series of subsidies and benefits early on, they attracted a large number of international students to study in Huaxia, which not only improved university rankings but also enhanced Huaxia University's influence, thereby attracting more international students to Huaxia.
In essence, they were learning from the Western approach of the past.
First, attract talent with quality, affordable education, and then, when there is no shortage of applicants, raise prices and conveniently retain the talent.
But to be honest, He Danchang felt that many universities had gone overboard in their efforts.
Without a favorable international public opinion, this mode of propaganda was unlikely to see short-term benefits, and whether the West would give Huaxia enough ti to execute its plans was also questionable.
Of course, none of this was He Danchang's concern; he only needed a rough understanding.
What surprised him, however, was the international student strike being sohow related to Qiao Ze.
This was even more intriguing.
It also made He Danchang look forward to eting Qiao Ze even more.
...
After resting for an hour after dinner, He Danchang finally t with Qiao Ze.
In his mind, he had already painted many profiles of Qiao Ze, such as being reticent, sharp-eyed, extremist in thought, full of pride... and so on.
If Su Mucheng had known that her introduction would lead He Danchang to hold such an impression of Qiao Ze, he probably would not have t with Qiao Ze so smoothly.
After all, these impressions were diatrically opposed to Su Mucheng's perception.
She went out for a walk an hour earlier than usual today, which was Su Mucheng's suggestion.
But it was after eting with Qiao Ze that He Danchang began to understand why soone like Qiao Ze could evoke such contradictory judgnts.
For instance, He Danchang assud that Qiao Ze must be full of pride.
Because the things he said and the perceptions he created gave that impression.
But upon actually interacting with Qiao Ze, he didn't feel Qiao Ze was arrogant at all. Being reticent with strangers was true, and he wasn't different for being a reporter from Everybody Daily.
To He Danchang, it seed as though Qiao Ze's body was walking beside him, but his soul wasn't there at all.
His answers to the posed questions were indeed concise.
"Mhm."
"No."
"Yes."
"Never thought about it."
"Right."
"Sure can."
"Then find a way."
"Don't know."
...
How to describe these responses? Only 'to the point' can aptly describe them.
The longest response didn't exceed five words!
Really, it was the first ti interviewing soone where he spoke more than the interviewee.
This was indeed an awkward situation.
For different journalists, facing such an interviewee would evoke completely different feelings.
So might feel there is no way to write the piece, but others might think it leaves too much room for the journalist to interpret.
Because Qiao Ze would indicate his stance on so questions, but he would be too lazy to explain. Why he thought that way beca a matter of individual perspective.
Thus, He Danchang was quite satisfied with the arrangent by the School of Mathematics.
It was having t with Su Mucheng in the afternoon, getting an initial impression of Qiao Ze, and then seeing him in person that sparked many thoughts in his mind.
If he had t Qiao Ze directly, he probably wouldn't have handled this communication style well.
The feeling of being unable to get the other person to say more was indeed too bad for a serious journalist and could easily offend soone.
They walked around the campus for more than ninety minutes.
Finally, when it was ti to part ways, after seeking Qiao Ze's consent—actually with Su Mucheng's persuasion, He Danchang took out his phone and snapped a photo of Qiao Ze.
But Qiao Ze didn't like facing the cara directly, so he settled for a photo under the campus streetlights capturing Qiao Ze's profile.
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