Chapter 310: It's not about negotiating, it's about proposing conditions

Although I was shocked, the first priority was to understand Li Yan’s demands.

The two vice presidents of Huazhong University of Science and Technology came for this purpose.

"What does 'dropping by' mean?" asked Principal Mu.

"You said that the topics are tailor-made. Are the teachers always one-on-one?" Li Yan did not give a direct answer, but instead asked another question.

"This...is not strictly one-on-one. The specific education plan and program are still under discussion. We should first classify everyone according to their characteristics and inclinations, and carry out basic courses and special topics simultaneously." Principal Mu touched his bald head, "The topics will not be too subdivided for the time being. You can think of it as a small-class experimental course."

"Oh..." Li Yan nodded.

and then?
Principal Mu glanced at Principal Cai, who burped and smiled.

"Your job, Old Mu."

You are so good, Cai Zhendong, are you playing dumb now?

"How's it going, Li Yan?"

"What I mean by visiting is, can I participate in learning other people's topics?"

"You mean something like auditing a class at a university? As long as you have enough time, of course you can." Principal Mu smiled. It turned out that this kid was so hardworking and studious. He didn't seem to fit in with the legendary image of being eccentric and difficult to deal with!
"It's not auditing. Let's put it bluntly. Suppose there are 8 topics and I'm interested in all of them. Can I be a student of all of them?"

"Tsk..." Principal Mu touched his nose again, a thin layer of sweat oozing out of it, "If you are interested in all of them, it's naturally a good thing. For example, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics, the five major sciences, all have basic courses and corresponding major research directions..."

"all I want."

"Li Yan, being studious is a good thing, but you also have to consider your own time. If you take all these courses, I won't even mention the energy and efficiency issues. Your class schedules alone will conflict."

"Isn't it Huada who arranges whether there is a conflict or not?"

Li Yan felt a flash of light pass through Principal Mu’s head.

"No matter how you arrange it..." He chose his words carefully, trying his best to suppress his urge to complain, "If you want to learn enough, time conflicts are inevitable."

"I'll make the arrangements then." Li Yan pondered, "Anyway, as long as I can visit, I can study half of this class and half of that class."

Even Cai Zhendong was confused by this.

What kind of student is this boy? So this visit is a physical visit?

Set up an experimental machine in physics class, then do two problems in math class and prepare a solution in chemistry class?

No matter how talented and outstanding you, Li Yan, are, as an educator, these words are really too much for you to digest.

Principal Mu said sternly, "Li Yan, it's not good for you to study like this. At this stage of study, you need to dig deeper."

"I know, I know," Li Yan waved her hand, "Of course I will dig deeper, but I will dig deeper in every aspect."

He couldn't continue speaking, and Principal Mu held his head with both hands.

"Principal Mu, since we have implemented a small class system, we can't just follow the routine of ordinary middle school education where the teacher talks and the students listen, right?"

"of course not."

“Teachers answer questions and resolve confusion, right?”

"correct."

Li Yan clapped her hands. "That's it. I will go to the corresponding teacher to ask questions according to my own learning progress. If I understand, there is no need to stay and waste time, right?"

Principal Mu blinked several times and looked at Cai Zhendong.

"What's going on? Did Sun Wukong's fiery eyes just appear?"

Li Yan felt that Principal Mu’s scalp was a little red...she hoped it was an illusion.

"That makes sense... Then according to what you said, doesn't it mean that you mainly rely on self-study?"

"In October 08, I first learned what 'programming' was under the influence of my roommate Chen Fan." Li Yan said, "Perhaps my evaluation system needs to be a little special, Principal Mu." Principal Mu pondered for a long time, "I heard that you don't have to go to class at New Taipei First High School?"

“Yes, this is the freedom I need.”

"Then why do you have to go to campus?"

"In order to obtain resources, teachers who can answer questions and resolve doubts are a resource; the identity of a member of the Huada Outstanding Youth Class is also a resource."

"Do you also require this kind of 'freedom' for Huada's junior class?" Principal Mu asked seriously.

"Of course. If someone gives me this freedom, I will go to a place with the best resources."

Cai Zhendong immediately responded: "When it comes to educational resources, there is no place better than Huazhong University of Science and Technology."

"What do you want this freedom for?"

"Do you think that I can sit here and negotiate with you today because I listened carefully in class?"

By the time Li Yan left the negotiation room, it was already past ten o'clock in the evening.

He repeatedly rejected the two principals' proposal for a midnight snack and returned to the dormitory.

Three brothers who haven't adjusted to the time difference yet are excitedly playing games online on their laptops.

However, as soon as Li Yan came back, the game lost its appeal.

"Has it been agreed?" Deng Yudi was most concerned. He had heard that Li Yan wanted to attend classes at Xinbei Middle School a long time ago.

Although he is about to go to Huazhong University of Science and Technology, he feels inexplicably proud to have a god-like student like Li Yan studying in his alma mater.

"I guess so. I still need to confirm their teaching staff." Li Yan stretched lazily. "Other universities also have opportunities."

"Scumbag." Deng Yudi gave the definition.

"To be able to dunk in these universities, you're pretty impressive, right?" He Zixiang asked.

"I want to be a scumbag too." Lai Yining added.

Very good, as long as you are capable enough, even a scumbag can make others yearn for you.

"Did you see that, God Di?" Lai Yining said again, "As long as your ability is strong enough and the conditions are good enough, the most awesome colleges and universities will be your bootlickers."

"I've understood this principle for a long time," Deng Yudi shook his head, "Do you really understand this?"

"Don't talk about this anymore," Li Yan lay down on the bed, "We should leave tomorrow, right?"

"Yes, we have already talked to our families about it. Have you mentioned it to Chairman Du? Let's see if the society can reimburse the airfare to New Taipei City." He Zixiang asked.

"Why do you say the society will reimburse you..." Li Yan smiled, "The Chuang Clan will reimburse you. This time we're going there, it's already an official learning and exchange activity."

"Fuck..." Lai Yining was shocked. "How did it become official? Didn't we just decide to go to New Taipei City together last night?"

"I told Director Wang."

"Wang Ju? Who?" Deng Yudi asked.

“The director of the New Taipei City Education Bureau.”

"I underestimated you. If this was written into an article, I would have thought you were our principal." He Zixiang shook his head repeatedly.

"If he really becomes a president," Lai Yining always quickly scans various information while talking, "it can be considered a high start and a low end, right? Even if he is the president of Hua University, how could he have such a resume as Yan Shen when he was a teenager... Eh?"

He showed a surprised and happy expression, "Why did our website traffic suddenly increase?"

“Maybe I posted my article on Weibo.” Li Yan replied with a yawn.

(End of this chapter)