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Chapter 123: The Principal Invites People to Dinner

The group of people who were led to the department head's office by Dai Xiaoguang were bewildered as several department heads and deputy heads shook hands with them and then showered them with compliments. Except for Huang Xiaochuan, who was secretly cursing himself for being a jerk, the other three felt like they were floating on clouds, a little dizzy!

However, Huang Xiaochuan also saw Mr. Wang Deyi here. The old man was stroking his beard and had a helpless, bitter smile on his face.

Taking advantage of a break, Huang Xiaochuan plopped down next to the old gentleman and whispered, "Professor Wang? You submitted our paper to the People's Daily?"

The old gentleman remained quite calm. He replied, "I submitted your paper to an academic journal, but someone there seemed to like it and published it in a newspaper first. However, this also means your paper is 100% going to be published in a journal. Just wait and see!"

At this point, the department head spoke, first affirming Huang Xiaochuan and his group's initiative in conducting academic research, and considering them to be among the best students of the year, knowing how to apply what they have learned and not just studying by rote.

The department will compile the deeds of these individuals and call on all faculty and students, and even the entire university, to learn from them. Finally, the department head also mentioned that the president personally arranged a dinner tonight, where he would dine with these young talents and Professor Wang, accompanied by several department leaders.

Wu Duo and the others were so surprised they couldn't close their mouths. My goodness! The principal! A high-ranking leader of the xx level, who is usually rarely seen, actually took the initiative to invite them to dinner?

Huang Xiaochuan wasn't particularly surprised, but being treated to a meal by a school bigwig meant he had status. This Renren Daily was something else! Now he was considered a celebrity at the school. What would Yu Xiang, his grandmother, uncles, aunts, and parents think if they found out?

After the department head finished speaking, the three deputy heads took turns speaking, praising the group to a very high degree, which made Huang Xiaochuan feel a bit overwhelmed, even though he was known for his thick skin.

After the department leaders finished speaking, we went to the small restaurant in the school cafeteria.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Wu Duo and the other two finally had time to talk to Huang Xiaochuan.

Ding Yi whispered to Huang Xiaochuan, "Wow! Xiaochuan! You're like a monkey riding a rocket, soaring into the sky!"

Huang Xiaochuan felt uneasy after hearing this, thinking to himself, "Damn it, are you praising me or insulting me? Are you calling me a monkey?"

"Why do I feel like I'm a rocket and you're a monkey?" When it comes to insulting people, Huang Xiaochuan is second to none.

Wu Duo then secretly gave Huang Xiaochuan a thumbs-up: "Xiaochuan, I won't thank you enough. Starting tomorrow, I'll treat you to a week of feasting!"

Now that he has plenty of money in his pocket, Wu Duo speaks with much more confidence. Actually, he comes from an official family and his family's financial situation isn't bad, but he can spend the money he earns with a straight back, right? Moreover, he's also thinking about trying his hand at the stock market. He was planning to discuss this with Huang Xiaochuan and Ding Yi, and he took the opportunity of treating them to a meal to bring it up.

Ding Yi agreed: "After I finish eating the class monitor's food, I'll continue, and I'll do it for another week."

Sang Weihong didn't have the resources of those two nouveau riche who had made money. She was genuinely grateful to Huang Xiaochuan for giving her such a great opportunity. In fact, she hadn't done anything special; she had just helped to make connections. Huang Xiaochuan even paid for her services himself.

However, she thought she should also thank Huang Xiaochuan, but she hadn't decided on a specific way to do so.

However, before the three could even exchange a few words, the department head interrupted them: "Huang Xiaochuan, come walk with me!"

Huang Xiaochuan glanced at Wang Deyi first, but the old man didn't even look at him, and walked on unhurriedly with his hands behind his back.

Left with no other choice, Huang Xiaochuan had to bite the bullet and walk with the department head.

Huang Xiaochuan was very familiar with the small restaurant; his classmates from dormitory 222 would often come here to have a better meal.

Anyone would find it unbearable to eat the same pot of food for a week straight, let alone these young people who are still growing. Huang Xiaochuan used to treat them, but later everyone started making money and they took turns treating each other. However, Hao Zhi was not included. He usually didn't eat with Wu Duo and Huang Xiaochuan, as if he had expelled himself from 222.

When they arrived, the principal hadn't come yet, so the group sat down and chatted for a while, with Huang Xiaochuan politely responding to their greetings.

About ten minutes later, the principal arrived, and everyone stood up to greet him.

The principal kindly asked, "Which one of you is Huang Xiaochuan?"

At the prompting of the department head, Huang Xiaochuan took a step forward: "Hello, President, I am Huang Xiaochuan."

The principal, beaming, warmly shook hands with Huang Xiaochuan: "You're quite handsome, young man! Do you have a girlfriend?"

Huang Xiaochuan replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Thank you for the compliment, Principal. I've found a girlfriend."

"I knew it! How could such a handsome guy not have a girlfriend? See, I guessed it right away!"

Everyone laughed along, but Sang Weihong felt a mix of emotions.

Everyone laughed along, but Sang Weihong felt a mix of emotions.

Then, under the introduction of the department heads, the principal shook hands with Wang Deyi, Wu Duo, Ding Yi, and Sang Weihong one by one. When arranging the seats, Huang Xiaochuan insisted that Wang Deyi sit next to the principal, and he sat next to Wang Deyi instead.

He said, "How can I let my teacher sit below me? Professor Wang is my thesis advisor, so it is only right that I sit below him to show the respect due to a disciple."

The principal agreed, "Huang Xiaochuan is right. In that case, Professor Wang, don't refuse. Let's all follow your student's arrangements today!"

Huang Xiaochuan's respectful attitude towards his teachers pleased the leaders. This child is not only capable but also knows how to respect his teachers and elders; he is a promising talent.

The principal's invitation to dinner was a matter of attitude, so the meal was really just a working meal. We didn't even drink any alcohol or eat much food; we just talked.

As a result, several students, including Huang Xiaochuan, did not get enough to eat. The old man, however, did not care. He was old and concerned about health. He ate a few bites of light dishes in the evening and then stopped eating.

After dinner, they first saw off the school and department leaders, and then Huang Xiaochuan and the others took the old gentleman home. After that, they discussed things.

"I feel like I'm still not full. How about we go out and get some late-night snacks?" Ding Yi suggested.

His suggestion was immediately agreed upon by Wu Duo and Huang Xiaochuan, who were also not full. Sang Weihong, on the other hand, insisted on going back to the dormitory and not getting involved with the boys.

Since Sang Weihong was unwilling, the three boys did not insist. However, the three of them went back to the dormitory first and called Zhang Gaolei and Chen Zhe.

On their way out for a late-night snack, Ding Yi's boasting left Zhang Gaolei and Chen Zhe completely bewildered.

Chen Zhe asked Huang Xiaochuan for confirmation: "Xiaochuan, is what Lao Ding said true?"

Huang Xiaochuan casually replied, "It was just a lucky break. It was originally published in an academic journal, but who knew it would end up in a newspaper?"

Zhang Gaolei exclaimed in surprise, "Renren Daily! This newspaper isn't one that just anyone can get on!"

In fact, Huang Xiaochuan was internally cursing at this moment. "Damn it, I just wanted to stay at the university in the future, so I thought about doing some academic work to stand out among my peers. Who knew I would go too far and be remembered by the higher-ups so early? This goes against my original intention! It might even disrupt my future plans."

Huang Xiaochuan's plan was to remain a teacher on campus, using this identity as a cover so that he could both invest and make money and teach and educate students, achieving two goals at once, and also implementing many of his ideas and plans.

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