Starting from a Fake University
Chapter 878 - 486: Foreign Exchange Students? We Don’t Want Them! (Please Subscribe)_2

Chapter 878: Chapter 486: Foreign Exchange Students? We Don’t Want Them! (Please Subscribe)_2

Thus,

the group of exchange students secretly sent over by Ike Technology Group were all exceptionally talented students specializing in mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, and other fields.

...

At the office of the Academic Affairs Department of Mist City Arts and Science University.

"I’m sorry Mr. Smith, you mean to say... you want us to exchange a group of students with each other?"

At this moment, Qi Chunsheng was speaking with a middle-aged man from the United States.

"Yes, Director Qi."

Smith nodded and said with a smile, "In this exchange of students, we can provide you with some slots including those at top international universities like Harvard, MIT, which your students could be sent to study at."

This exchange didn’t seem to put Mist City Arts and Science University at a disadvantage.

If it had been any other university, they probably would have agreed immediately.

But Qi Chunsheng dared not make this decision.

Even though Principal Ding had given him full authority over academic affairs, and this student exchange was part of academic work, since it was the first time for Mist City Arts and Science University,

Qi Chunsheng could not simply agree to it then and there.

"I’m sorry Mr. Smith, although this opportunity for a student exchange is quite good, I think I still need some time to consider it, and I also need to consult Principal Ding’s opinion,"

Qi Chunsheng said earnestly.

"OK, OK, of course,"

Smith nodded in agreement.

Then, Qi Chunsheng took out his mobile phone and made a call to Principal Ding.

On the other end, Ding Yue was having a lively chat with Director Xiao Wenxing.

His phone began to vibrate.

As soon as he had entered the Mist City Government building, Ding Yue had already set his phone to vibrate.

After all, it was the City Government building; it would be inappropriate for a phone to ring all of a sudden.

But unexpectedly, a call did come in.

Ding Yue took out his mobile phone and saw that the call was from Director Qi Chunsheng of the Academic Affairs Department.

If he was calling, it was likely something at the university required Ding Yue’s decision.

"It’s university business; I’ll take this call."

Ding Yue informed Director Xiao Wenxing, then stood up and went over to the window to answer the call, "Hello, Director Qi, what’s happening?"

"Principal Ding, are you convenient to talk right now?"

Qi Chunsheng knew that Principal Ding had gone out, so he first asked if Principal Ding was available to talk.

"Yes, go ahead."

"It’s like this, Principal Ding, today I was approached by Mr. Smith, the head of a university alliance from the United States, who expressed a desire to engage in a student exchange with us."

Qi Chunsheng quickly explained the situation to Principal Ding.

"Student exchange? Continue,"

upon hearing this, Ding Yue was a bit puzzled and thus encouraged Director Qi Chunsheng to continue.

Because at Mist City Arts and Science University under the leadership of Ding Yue, there was no such thing as a study abroad program.

The students of Mist City Arts and Science University could only gain the BUFF for learning when they were at the school, so there was absolutely no need to study abroad at overseas universities.

Even Ding Yue did not wish for his students to aim for graduate studies at other universities after graduating; it would naturally be better if they could stay at Mist City Arts and Science University.

Therefore, Ding Yue was utterly baffled by this student exchange program proposed by some university alliance from America.

"Specifically, it is said that we from Mist City Arts and Science University can select a group of students to go to the United States as exchange students, including slots at Harvard, MIT, and other universities. I’m not sure about this, so it would be better for you, Principal Ding, to decide,"

Qi Chunsheng said.

"Harvard... MIT, they really are willing to spend generously, aren’t they? Director Qi, didn’t you ever wonder why the slots at these top international universities might be falling into our laps at Mist City Arts and Science University?"

After thinking for a moment, Ding Yue felt that there must be a catch.

Why would the United States suddenly think of engaging in a student exchange with his Mist City Arts and Science University?

And it concerned slots at places like Harvard and MIT, no less.

"As the saying goes, when something is off, there’s usually a demon at work," Ding Yue felt that something seemed amiss, but couldn’t quite put his finger on what it was.

The most important thing actually was.

Ding Yue believed that the students from Mist City Arts and Science University absolutely had no need, and in fact, it was impossible for them to become exchange students abroad.

Because the students of Mist City Arts and Science University, by staying at the university, were able to enjoy the benefits of a learning "BUFF," which allowed them to become one excellent talent after another.

Once they went abroad to study, they would lose the learning "BUFF" from Mist City Arts and Science University.

In that case, wouldn’t the students who went abroad to study be ruined?

"So, Principal Ding, our stance is that we’re against the exchange program?" Qi Chunsheng asked.

In fact, Qi Chunsheng admitted that he somewhat couldn’t understand.

If they could really select a group of students to go to Harvard or MIT for an exchange, that would certainly be a great thing.

"Correct! We don’t need exchange students!"

Ding Yue said decisively.

"Uh... alright then, Principal Ding, I understand. I will convey this to Mr. Smith," Qi Chunsheng answered.

"Director Qi, what do you think about this matter?"

Ding Yue seemed to catch a hint of regret in Qi Chunsheng’s tone as he spoke.

On further thought.

It did appear to be so. To ordinary people, the opportunity to be an exchange student at world-class universities like Harvard or MIT was indeed a tremendous opportunity.

Director Qi Chunsheng must be thinking the same thing.

It was just that they didn’t understand why Mist City Arts and Science University had achieved its current status.

The students only had their stage to showcase themselves at Mist City Arts and Science University—in another place, they would truly become mediocre.

"Principal Ding, to be honest, I think this is a pretty good opportunity. Our Mist City Arts and Science University has no lack of excellent students, and if they could go to Harvard or MIT to further their studies, who knows, they might achieve even greater accomplishments in the future,"

Qi Chunsheng candidly shared his thoughts.

Ding Yue wasn’t surprised at all by Director Qi Chunsheng’s thoughts.

After all, it’s generally the normal thought process to believe that going to Harvard or MIT would definitely mean climbing another rung on the ladder.

"It seems so on the surface, but have you ever thought about it, Director Qi, why our students become excellent? It’s because of our education methods, our school’s learning atmosphere and environment. In a different place, things might change dramatically."

After Ding Yue finished speaking, his tone grew firmer: "That’s the decision then Director Qi. As for exchange students, we at Mist City Arts and Science University do not need them. Our great Xia Country lacks no individuals!"

"Alright then, Principal Ding, I understand."

Although Qi Chunsheng didn’t quite agree with Principal Ding’s approach, since Principal Ding had said so, as an employee, he could only follow the instructions.

After all, Mist City Arts and Science University was wholly Principal Ding’s to decide.

Therefore,

After making a phone call, Qi Chunsheng explained to Smith the stance of Mist City Arts and Science University regarding the exchange student program.

"What?"

When Smith heard Qi Chunsheng’s explanation, he was completely flabbergasted.

What was Mist City Arts and Science University thinking? They were actually refusing such an incredible opportunity?

"Director Qi, I don’t quite understand, why is your Mist City Arts and Science University refusing such an opportunity? In your own words from Xia Country, are you choosing to ’reinvent the wheel’?"

Smith, with his hands spread wide, spoke in utter surprise.

"Perhaps."

With a helpless shake of his head, Qi Chunsheng said, "It’s Principal Ding’s decision."

"Oh my god, that’s just unreasonable!"

After speaking, Smith stood up and turned to leave.

He had to report back to his boss urgently.

Because from the start, nobody had anticipated this outcome. Everyone had thought that the student exchange would go smoothly, to place a group of students from The United States into Mist City Arts and Science University, yet it had been rejected,

"Mr. Smith, safe travels."

After speaking, Qi Chunsheng also let out a sigh.