Qin Siyang and Li Tianming had no reason to hide their intentions regarding the special recruitment.
He scratched his head: "I want to go to South Glory. Only South Glory offers me the privileges I want. Besides, Zhao Longfei is straightforward in both words and actions. I think we get along well."
Li Tianming nodded, "Same here. If a big group of us enter the same institution, we'll inevitably be affected by different factions, making it hard to focus on research. Only South Glory has a simple structure. Even before Zhao Longfei stated his conditions, I already wanted to go to South Glory."
"Then why did you act like you were interested in every research institute and university?"
"Didn't you do the same?"
After saying that, the two curved their lips into exaggerated smiles and exchanged a glance.
Half an hour later, after taking a short break, they adjusted their expressions to a more serious demeanor and walked into the conference room.
With great hesitation, they announced their decision—to accept South Glory University's offer.
At that moment, Zhao Longfei took out the freshly drafted special recruitment agreement and the contract for hiring Li Tianming's team. The three of them signed the documents.
At the same time, Qin Siyang also expressed his apologies to the other university presidents and deans.
Though disappointed, the attendees understood the situation.
Each institution had unique conditions to offer, and the competition was neck and neck.
Seeing the two struggle so much with their choice, it was clear how difficult the decision had been.
As the others left, Qin Siyang exchanged contact information with them out of courtesy, ensuring a pleasant parting.
Once everyone had gone, the two sat down again to continue their conversation with Zhao Longfei.
Zhao Longfei asked coldly, "You two… were you stringing me along?"
Qin Siyang and Li Tianming froze.
"Principal Zhao, what do you mean?"
"I get the feeling that you two had your eyes set on South Glory University from the very start."
"You went around, making me raise my offer before finally agreeing."
Li Tianming rubbed his nose but said nothing.
Qin Siyang, on the other hand, laughed, "Principal Zhao, if things were really as you said, then we weren't stringing you along. We were stringing the other presidents and deans along, right?"
Zhao Longfei burst into laughter and pointed his cigar at Qin Siyang, "Kid, the more I look at you, the more I like you."
Qin Siyang suddenly thought of something and asked, "Principal Zhao, are there any good academies near South Glory?"
"Academies?", Zhao Longfei frowned, "You're a Sequence Ability user, why do you care about regular academies? What, you got a little girlfriend applying to one?"
"Not a little girlfriend, just a friend."
Zhao Longfei nodded, "Hah, we see this all the time during special recruitments. I get it. Three years of high school, deep bonds and all."
"Principal Zhao, she's really just a friend."
Ignoring Qin Siyang's explanation, Zhao Longfei took another puff of his cigar, "There is one—Jiulong Academy. It ranks second or third among the eight academies, I forget. I don't really follow academy affairs. Your little girlfriend good at studying?"
Li Tianming nodded, "His 'little girlfriend' has been the top student in our school for three years straight, leaving the second place far behind. She's really good at studying. Getting into Jiulong Academy shouldn't be a problem."
"She's just a friend!"
"That works out, then. Jiulong Academy is right across from South Glory. Just cross the pedestrian bridge, and you're there. Didn't I give you an entire floor in the guesthouse? You can free up a room and live with your little girlfriend."
"She's a friend. And she has to live with her grandma."
"That's fine too. There are eight rooms. Leave two open, one for her grandma and one for the two of you."
"Principal Zhao, I've said this several times already. She's just a friend."
"Alright, let's leave it at that. The professors on the board are still waiting for my update. I need to go discuss how that quarter-piece of Vine Heart you provided will be distributed."
Zhao Longfei got up, stubbed out his cigar, and patted Qin Siyang on the shoulder.
"Kid, if you want to keep that privilege, you'd better work hard. The top recruit this year has school contribution points in the tens of thousands. Your few thousand points? Not quite enough."
"If you lose your special privilege, you'll lose face in front of your little girlfriend."
"She's just a friend!!"
Zhao Longfei then reached out his hand to Li Tianming, "I'll be waiting for you and your team at South Glory!"
Li Tianming extended his hand and shook Zhao Longfei's.
"It's an honor to work with South Glory!"
"I'm off. See you in August!"
"Hey, Principal Zhao, wait a minute," Qin Siyang suddenly stopped Zhao Longfei.
"What is it?"
"It's like this. The special recruitment agreement states that after signing the contract, I own the usage rights to that guesthouse floor, right?"
Zhao Longfei's face twitched. He had a feeling Qin Siyang was up to something.
"Yeah, what about it?"
"That means, starting now, the rental fees for the tenth floor of the East Guesthouse should be transferred to my account, right?"
Hearing that, Zhao Longfei gritted his teeth, "You really can't wait, huh?"
"Of course! I can't wait to join South Glory."
"Fine, I'll have Secretary Lin arrange for the rent payments to go into your account from now on!"
"Thank you, Principal Zhao!"
After sending Zhao Longfei off, Qin Siyang grinned ear to ear.
"Ahhh, now I don't have to worry about money anymore!"
Li Tianming said, "Remember to tell me when the funds come in. I need some money to settle things too."
"Old Li, you get a relocation allowance and a salary. Why are you after my little earnings?"
"I'm different from you. I have to officially start work before I get paid. For now, I'll have to rely on you."
"Then you better share some of your salary with me later."
"Not happening. My salary is for Fenghe."
"Weren't you the one who told me, 'Don't waste your time on unrealistic love'? Now you're a full-on romantic?"
"Hey, she stuck with me through thick and thin. I can't treat her badly."
"You little—"
"Aren't you tired of overthinking things? Anyway, it's settled."
Qin Siyang snorted, "Then you have to come with me to the exit of Safe Zone 38324 to hunt Divine Beasts! I need to kill mid-level Divine Beasts!"
Before Li Tianming could respond, Qian Wenzhao pushed the door open and walked in.
"Don't bother going to the exit of Safe Zone 38324. You two better find another place."
"What happened?"
Qian Wenzhao tossed a document onto the table.
"The Bureau's survey team just assessed the Divine Beast population outside the 38324 exit."
"Because of a recent wave of plundering, the Divine Beasts outside Safe Zone 38324 are now completely wiped out."
"Completely wiped out?"
"It means even if you stare with both eyes wide open, you won't find a single Divine Beast."
Qian Wenzhao stood with his hands on his hips, looking distressed.
"Originally, 38324 was the largest safe zone exit in our region and a key performance area for the Bureau."
"But, given that there are now zero Divine Beasts left, the area has just been renamed Safe Zone Exit 120911."
"Our Bureau's performance for the second half of the year is in serious jeopardy."
"As the director, I've been completely screwed over by your special recruitment!"
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