Chapter 925: Chapter 925: Elder Wu’s Last Disciple!
The man wearing glasses seated in the prominent position pointed to the man with partly gray hair sitting beside him and said:
“This is the director of the Literature Research Institute and also the director of the Hua University Ancient Manuscripts Library. He is, technically speaking, my fellow sect senior.”
The speaker, Lin Manru, felt that he looked sowhat familiar.
Thinking carefully, wasn’t this the Director Li Jinmin from Hua Country Museum who cleared her na online before Jiang Li appeared on the transformation reality show?
Upon realizing this, Lin Manru acted quickly and went to the kitchen to brew a pot of good tea.
The elder professor sitting next to Li Jinmin smiled warmly at Jiang Li, clearly satisfied with her.
This girl not only has outstanding abilities but also has an exceptional appearance.
He was definitely going to take her as his student!
“Young lady, I heard you’ve helped Old Li restore quite a number of ancient books. While I don’t boast about myself, I can assure you that the ancient texts in my library are unmatched countrywide, certainly better than Old Li’s.”
Li Jinmin clicked his tongue in resignation.
“If you want to praise yourself, just go ahead, but why do you have to put down?”
Jiang Li joked with a smile, “Is Professor Wu already assigning tasks to even before accepting ?”
Wu Pei quickly waved his hand and said, “It’s not like that at all. I’m not giving you tasks. What I an is that as long as you co to Hua University, you can freely access the books in the ancient literature library. Even if sothing can’t be found, as long as there’s a reference, I can mobilize my connections to get it for you to research!”
Jiang Li’s eyes brightened.
Professor Wu is the pillar of the Hua University College of Arts.
Since he has spoken, it’s certainly genuine.
She was indeed interested in ancient manuscript research, but had been hesitating exactly because of this.
Throughout the country, the preserved ancient texts are few and far between, and only a few universities have independent ancient manuscript research libraries.
Therefore, networking resources beca her sole consideration.
Since Professor Wu said this, she would have access to any ancient manuscript discovered in Hua Country in the future.
It was hard for Jiang Li not to be tempted.
Wu Pei also sensed her interest and took advantage of it by ntioning a few plans of his.
“I have a project that hasn’t been completed yet, and not long ago, a batch of ancient texts was discovered in the west, which seem to be from Daqi. Once these texts are organized, the influence of the Hua University literature departnt will soar, and rest assured, this resource is beyond the reach of other universities, as I specifically applied for it…”
Traditionally, Hua University placed more emphasis on science and engineering, while resources in the humanities, especially pure humanities like ancient manuscript research, were scarce.
So he would strive for any available opportunity.
Especially for talents like Jiang Li!
Capable of restoring ancient books and understanding ancient languages, she was simply a genius in ancient manuscript research!
Upon hearing the words “Daqi,” Jiang Li could no longer contain her excitent and stood up abruptly, extending her hand to Professor Wu.
“Hello, Professor Wu, I’m delighted to beco your student.”
Wu Pei was stunned for a mont, seemingly not expecting Jiang Li to be so straightforward, but then laughed heartily.
“Good, good, let’s cooperate more in the future, cooperate more.”
….
The next day, the news of Jiang Li accepting Hua University’s offer spread across the internet.
Old Professor Wu Pei even made a rare appearance on Weibo and personally tagged Jiang Li—
[Welco to join the Wu Sect!]
Wu Pei’s Weibo followers were not many, only in the tens of thousands.
Yet, this single Weibo post caused a stir in the entire academic circle.
[Oh my gosh, am I seeing things? Is this Wu Professor from Hua University?!]
[It’s indeed Elder Wu. Wasn’t it said that he’s about to retire? How can he still be taking students?]
[Wait, didn’t Jiang Li just get into college? How does she already have an advisor? Isn’t it usually assigned during graduate school?]
[Is Wu Pei really that famous? Why are you guys so excited?]
[?? Don’t even know who Wu Pei is? Seriously, spend less ti on your phone!]
Wu Pei is regarded as a titan in the literary world, having authored nurous books and organized many ancient manuscripts.
In fact, most literature departnt textbooks in universities were compiled by him.
Others ntor three students a year.
He ntors one student every three years.
Yet, the students he ntors often open new territories in academic circles.
Everyone thought Elder Wu had retired and wouldn’t be ntoring anyone new.
Who knew he’d take on another one!
[I heard Elder Wu personally ca to visit!]
[Elder Wu always looked down on undergraduate students. Why is he taking this one so seriously?]
[Jiang Li actually beca Wu Pei’s last disciple? Looks like she’s really talented!]
[I thought she was going to continue making money in the entertainnt industry, but who knew she would dive into research.]
Suddenly, Jiang Li, skilled in multiple fields, beca the subject of discussion in various circles, her popularity skyrocketing.
With this montum, Jiang Li quickly announced the release date for “Doomsday Beehive”—
[August 10th, looking forward to eting everyone.]
The accompanying photo was of Jiang Yan with a bruised face, taken at the set.
Jiang Li’s popularity was already high.
One Weibo post garnered tens of millions of retweets that day.
Directly saving Director Shao Changqing a portion of the promotional budget.
Naturally, it also saved herself so money.
After investing in the film, Jiang Li calculated that her small treasure chest was about to turn into a deficit.
She had to save where she could and spend where necessary.
However, the feedback to this Weibo post did not match the positive response of her admission to Hua University.
Most of the comnts below were mocking.
[Wait, didn’t this girl just score second nationwide and now plans to venture into the film industry?]
[Huh, although Jiang Li is undoubtedly talented, making movies isn’t easy. This looks like it’s going to be a flop, right?]
[Girl, let’s focus on research and not think about making money.]
Director Shao Changqing’s sci-fi film ruffled quite a few feathers.
Consequently, when the promotional videos ca out, competitors started employing paid trolls to give negative reviews.
After all, in their view, a rookie fresh out of the crib hoping to take advantage of the sci-fi film craze.
How laughable!
At a crew gathering, Director Shao Changqing wore a bitter expression.
“Sis, our reputation isn’t great right now. Several theaters aren’t willing to schedule us at pri tis. So have even placed the screenings late at night. How could the box office possibly do well?”
Bai Lu optimistically comforted him.
“Don’t worry, Director Shao, we’ve done our best; the rest is up to fate. It’s your first film, and having it screened is already quite an achievent!”
Shao Changqing knew very well.
If they couldn’t recoup the costs, they would all be finished.
It doesn’t matter if I’m broke.
The main concern is Jiang Li and the crew mbers.
They’ve poured so much effort into this film; what if it all goes to waste, what would they do then?
He wouldn’t even be able to die with peace!
“No worries, no need to fret about this,” Jiang Li, however, laughed, “There’s no need to worry about screenings; I’ve already found a solution.”
“What solution?”
“Chang’an dia has a few cinemas you know; at least those theaters can schedule us during pri ti.”
Shao Changqing’s eyes widened in shock.
Chang’an dia?
Isn’t that run by the Gu Group?!
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