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Chapter 1152 - 622: Just These Little Tricks (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 1152: Chapter 622: Just These Little Tricks (Please Subscribe)

"Hello, Principal Xu, how have you been lately?"

Upon receiving a call from Principal Xu Dongcheng of Westlight University, Ding Yue greeted him and asked if Principal Xu had been doing well recently.

Principal Xu Dongcheng, an old friend of Ding Yue, had overseen Westlight University prospering more and more this year. A major reason for this was the fruitful outcome of Principal Xu’s previous visit to Mist City Arts and Science University to learn and emulate their practices.

"Principal Ding, I’ve been quite busy lately with the education reform at our Westlight University. Every day is filled with substantial work. These past few days, I heard from my daughter Mei Jia that Mist City Arts and Science University is preparing to host a Hanfu fashion show featuring her designs, is that right?"

Principal Xu Dongcheng engaged in conversation with Ding Yue.

He started by talking about his daughter’s affairs.

"Hahaha, yes, Principal Xu, I must say Mei Jia is truly an excellent fashion designer. She may well have the chance to become an internationally renowned fashion design master in the future. Her designs for Hanfu, from inspiration to quality, are truly impeccable. To promote the Hanfu culture of Xia Country, our university has decided to feature Student Xu Meijia’s designed outfits in a Hanfu fashion show," Ding Yue replied with a laugh.

"Well, thank you, Principal Ding for providing Mei Jia with such a great platform. I’ve covered all the expenses for this Hanfu show myself," said Principal Xu Dongcheng, generously.

When it came to money, Principal Xu Dongcheng was never stingy.

Last time, he had directly invested a hundred million into Mist City Arts and Science University without expecting any return.

"Ah, Principal Xu, you really shouldn’t say that,"

Ding Yue laughed and said, "Organizing a Hanfu fashion show certainly requires some human, material, and financial resources, but these costs are worth it to promote a Hanfu design master trained by our institution. How can we let you pay for it?"

Indeed.

For Ding Yue’s Mist City Arts and Science University, this sum of money was not really a significant issue.

Although the university’s main funding was somewhat tight, they had ample budget set aside for all annual expenses.

Moreover, with projects like the graphene industry and new energy vehicle plan supported by interest-free loans from the Mist City Government, Ding Yue could fully utilize his own funds.

"Principal Ding, look, Mei Jia is holding her own Hanfu design show, and your school is spending money and resources on it. That really doesn’t sit right with me," said Principal Xu Dongcheng, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

"Hahaha, Principal Xu, with the relationship we have, discussing these things is like being strangers to each other."

"Alright, alright, we’ll follow Principal Ding’s arrangements then."

The two friends did not persist over this minor matter. Since Mist City Arts and Science University had thorough plans, Principal Xu Dongcheng decided not to get involved.

However, Principal Xu Dongcheng was well aware that by having his daughter’s Hanfu show supported by Mist City Arts and Science University in terms of manpower, materials, and funds, he owed Principal Ding a favor.

He thought that when the time comes, he definitely had to repay Mist City Arts and Science University.

However, for the moment, Principal Xu Dongcheng thought it best to discuss a more pressing matter with Principal Ding, "By the way, Principal Ding, there’s another issue that I read about in the news online. I heard that your Mist City Arts and Science University is planning to take care of two national treasure giant pandas, is this true?"

"Yes, we obtained two giant pandas from the Shu City Giant Panda Breeding Base. Our school has developed a good breeding environment to the north with an excellent breeding team in place. Given the recent construction plans to enhance relations and the establishment of a metropolitan circle between Mist City and Shu City, Governor Li of Mist City and the governor of Shu City came to an agreement. As a result, Shu City gifted two national treasure giant pandas to Mist City, and the Mist City Government decided to have these two pandas housed at our Mist City Arts and Science University," Ding Yue elaborated on the situation to Principal Xu Dongcheng.

Although it was Ding Yue who initially proposed the idea of keeping the giant pandas to Governor Li of the Mist City Government, Governor Li had long elevated the matter to strengthen the friendship in the construction of the twin cities between Mist City and Shu City, so it was not that simple anymore.

"Oh, I see. So, these two national treasure giant pandas have the backing of both Mist City Government and Shu City Government. No wonder," Principal Xu Dongcheng said, suddenly understanding the situation.

As two cities in the southwest region, the construction of a twin-city economic circle between Mist City and Shu City is a major national development strategy. It’s natural for the governments and governors of both cities to strongly support the fostering of relations between them.

So, it was no surprise that Shu City would gift two national treasure giant pandas to Mist City.

Given that Mist City Arts and Science University had the conditions and team to house giant pandas, it made perfect sense for the Mist City Government to decide to keep these two pandas at the university.

Online, however, the issue had been skewed by malicious marketers and paid commentators, and the narrative had turned into one of suspicion and denunciation against Mist City Arts and Science University.

Even the university’s identity as a "private institution" was being labeled with the stigma of "capitalism." In an era where the masses are squeezed by 996 capitalist regimes, anything tagged with "capitalism" was sure to be condemned and reviled by the average netizens.

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