Super God-Level Top Student
Chapter 900 - 339: Precious Thanks_3

Although it's a bit farther away from the main campus, it's right near the subway station. By subway, you can still get to the university in about fifteen minutes.

At the moment, the talent apartments haven't been fully assigned, so in theory, they can be temporarily borrowed for a year or so to house these new recruits from the research institute.

For this matter, Li Jiangao specially sought out Qiao Ze.

It's not that he wanted to trouble Qiao Ze—it's just that, as the director of the Mathematics Research Institute, his face still isn't quite as influential as Qiao Ze's.

Even though Li Jiangao doesn't particularly enjoy social favors and exchanges, that doesn't mean he doesn't understand how they work.

For some things, whether it's him or Xu Dajiang asking the university, the leadership's response would likely be something along the lines of, "We'll look into it." But if Qiao Ze steps in, it's a whole different matter.

Put it this way...

Some things are pre-prepared, deliberately reserved for a specific person to "purchase." If he goes to discuss this, the university leaders could easily brush him off with, "Got it, we'll study this matter further." But if Qiao Ze speaks on it, there's no need to "study further"—it's settled immediately.

So for these kinds of favors, it really has to be Qiao Ze personally, with no alternative.

And so, just as Luo Jiuwen was walking into the exam hall and picking up the test paper to start his exam, Qiao Ze, uncharacteristically, took the initiative to visit the president's office in the administration building.

Really, it had been almost two years since Qiao Ze came to Xilin University of Technology, and this was the first time he ever voluntarily came to this place.

Theoretically speaking, Chen Yuanzhi should feel quite honored.

But in reality, he was feeling a bit regretful—he should've been more proactive and gone straight to Qiao Ze himself to deliver some "warmth."

Because the situation was a bit awkward... Qiao Ze had come alone.

After the secretary brought Qiao Ze into the office and served tea, she left. Once Qiao Ze was invited to sit on the sofa, the nationally celebrated research heavyweight simply sat there in silence. He didn't speak, just quietly sat, deep in thought about who-knows-what.

"Ahem, Professor Qiao, speaking of which, this is your first time in my office, isn't it? Oh, what a rare guest, a rare guest indeed!"

"Mm."

"Well, Professor Qiao, surely you came to me because of something? Please, just say it directly—whatever issue you have, I'll do my best to help settle it!"

"The Mathematics Research Institute plans to expand enrollment by five to eight hundred people, and we're short on transitional housing."

"Ah, I understand. No problem. Although housing is tight across the university, the research institute's development is not only a priority for the university but also for Xilin City and even a national focus project. Rest assured, whatever the issue, I'll fully support it. Hmm, how about this—two buildings in the young talent apartment complex can be allocated for the research institute's temporary use. As long as the occupants meet the university's talent policy requirements, they can submit an application to move in."

"An application to the university?" Qiao Ze frowned and asked.

"Well... is that unsuitable?" Chen Yuanzhi asked cautiously.

Qiao Ze thought for a moment and replied, "Three buildings. As long as they pass the research institute's assessment, they can move in after submitting their paperwork. There's no need for a second review."

"Huh?" Chen Yuanzhi was momentarily stunned, a bit dazed... Who was asking whom for a favor here?

"Not doable?" Qiao Ze frowned and asked again.

"No, no, it's doable! I'll call the logistics department immediately and have them coordinate directly with Director Li. The keys will be delivered this afternoon. The research institute conducting its own assessments works perfectly fine—in fact, secondary reviews really aren't necessary."

Chen Yuanzhi responded quickly.

Forget it. He couldn't be bothered to play hard-to-get any longer. Otherwise, this favor he wanted to sell might end up backfiring completely.

What Chen Yuanzhi didn't expect was that Qiao Ze nodded and, with considerable effort, managed to utter: "Thank you."

Honestly, this was probably the most awkward "thank you" Chen Yuanzhi had ever heard.

But damn, it still kind of felt good.

After all, it was the first time he had ever heard those two words come from Qiao Ze's mouth. For a fleeting moment, Chen Yuanzhi even wanted to say those words back—he almost felt unworthy of receiving them!

"No need to thank me, no need. Like I said, if the Mathematics Research Institute faces any issues, don't hesitate to come to me. Hmm... in the future, there's no need to go out of your way, just give me a call."

"Oh. Alright."