Chapter 446 - 446: Seizing Talent and Being Given Heavy Responsibility – Part 3

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Zhang Chenyin also understood that he couldn’t blame those students who chose to stay abroad. After all, foreign countries provided superior benefits to retain them, and he had to admit that foreign development was faster than domestic progress.

However, watching the talents painstakingly nurtured by his own country turning to serve foreign nations, and sometimes even becoming tools used against their homeland, filled him with sorrow.

Changing this phenomenon was his lifelong pursuit, as well as that of countless university principals dedicated to educating and nurturing students.

Now, with someone who could change Imperial University’s international ranking, he was determined to do everything in his power to help her grow.

Zhang Chenyin looked at Nan Yan with sincere eyes and said, “Nan Yan, you don’t need to rush to give me an answer. Since the start of the semester is still a while away, you can take your time to think it over and let me know after the semester begins.”

Nan Yan contemplated for a moment and nodded, saying, “Alright.”

The quarreling department heads stopped when they heard Nan Yan’s agreement and all sat at the office desks, starting to drink water. Their throats were parched after arguing for so long.

They remained in Zhang Chenyin’s office for another ten minutes. As it was lunchtime, Zhang Chenyin generously offered to treat them to a meal.

Nan Yan didn’t decline and even went ahead to pay the bill herself.

She had done some research on Zhang Chenyin, the principal of Imperial University. He was known for his integrity and simplicity, often donating all the awards and most of his salary to support elementary schools and contribute to the country’s educational development.

The cost of this meal might not be much in her eyes, but for Principal Zhang, it was likely equivalent to half a month’s living expenses.

She didn’t want him to spend money on her.

When it was time to settle the bill, Zhang Chenyin discovered that Nan Yan had already paid. Despite his insistence, he couldn’t persuade her otherwise.

Qin Shiyu added humor to the situation, saying, “Principal, Nan Yan can earn several millions from a single livestream. You don’t have to fight with her over the bill.”

Zhang Chenyin remained silent and withdrew his extended hand, gazing at Nan Yan with a hesitant expression. Eventually, he let out a sigh and didn’t say anything more.

Before leaving, Nan Yan exchanged contact information with Principal Zhang and the other department heads. Zhang Chenyin also created a group chat, inviting the department heads, as well as the other department heads who hadn’t returned yet.

Nan Yan was the only student in the group.

Zhang Chenyin: “Everyone, please get acquainted with our new student from our school. Let’s take good care of her in the future.”

Zong Jinqi: “My student!” His tone carried a hint of pride.

Other department heads sent messages in unison: “Welcome, Nan Yan, to Imperial University!”

As for the department heads who hadn’t arrived, they were left bewildered, wondering what was going on.

Later, they privately contacted others to find out what had happened.

After hearing the department heads at the scene recount the incident, they all regretted not being at the school…

On the way back to the Qin family from Imperial University, Qin Shiyu was excitedly holding Nan Yan’s hand, speaking incoherently out of excitement.

“Yanyan, you’re amazing! From now on, you’re my idol, and I’ll be your loyal little fan!”

“Yanyan, you’re so incredible. How did you do it? Can you teach me?”

“Sigh, having you as my sister-in-law in this lifetime makes me so happy…”

Nan Yan rubbed her forehead with her hand and said helplessly, “Shiyu, calm down…”

“Oh, I can’t calm down!” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

She was too excited right now; there was no way she could calm down.

“When you get home, Grandma will probably be thrilled to see you.”

After thinking for a moment, Nan Yan told Wu Yue, who was driving ahead, “I won’t go home right away. Wu Yue, take me to the Courtyard first, and then drop Shiyu off.”

“Sure, Miss Nan.”

When Qin Shiyu heard that they were going to be separated, she immediately hugged Nan Yan’s arm and coquettishly said, “If you’re not going back, then I won’t go back either. I want to stay with you!” Nan Yan explained, “I’m not going anywhere interesting.”

“It’s okay, wherever you are, I want to be there too!”

Anyway, she just needed to stay close to her.

“It’s fine. If you get bored, you can have Wu Yue take you back.”

“Okay!” Qin Shiyu nodded eagerly and mumbled under her breath, “As long as

I’m with Yanyan, I’ll never be bored…”

As the car approached the Courtyard, Nan Yan noticed that several cars were parked outside.

Could the owners of these cars be here to see her master?

Nan Yan wondered to herself.

Suddenly, Wu Yue spoke up, “Miss Nan, take a look at these license plates. The people inside those cars are probably not ordinary…”

Upon Wu Yue’s reminder, Nan Yan turned her gaze towards the cars parked at the entrance of the Courtyard and asked, “What’s special about these license plates?”