Chapter 206: Chapter 172: So Pure, So Naive (2)
So I suggest that the school must not retain such a black sheep. Our Shanghai Theatre Academy has maintained a reputable tradition for 72 years and must not be ruined by a bad apple. Of course, this is just my recommendation as a student of the academy; the actual decision should come from the department. I absolutely have no objections."
Huang Liang knew he didn’t have enough face in front of Gu Bai. He opened his mouth but didn’t continue, helplessly giving Li Gang a glance.
If he continued talking, he would truly offend Gu Bai. For the sake of Li Gang, offending a rich man who is quite influential not just in Shanghai but nationally too is clearly not worth it. Moreover, for him, to have spoken so much for Li Gang, he had already acted with great benevolence.
Wu Changyong looked at Gu Bai, whose expression remained calm, then at Li Gang, and slowly said, "Director Li, as the deputy director of the reception department at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, is part of the school’s external representation, yet you’ve brought a very negative impact on the school. I will definitely focus on handling this matter."
These words were obviously meant for Gu Bai.
Then he addressed Li Gang, "Director Li, for now, I’ll give you a suspended position with a review punishment. As for how we proceed, I will bring it up in the next school leadership meeting, and then give you a detailed response."
To Li Gang, these words were akin to a death sentence.
Suspended position with review is just to save face for myself, and not damage the image of the academy in front of so many people. Otherwise, with my position as dean, merely removing the deputy director of an independent department would just be a matter of a single sentence.
Though both are directors, Li Gang isn’t even comparable to peers like Lu Ang or Huang Liang in level; even a full-time professor at the academy is a hundred times stronger than him.
Despite his deep regret, Li Gang could only nod in agreement.
Huang Liang also looked at him helplessly.
Who did you provoke? This person you shouldn’t have! This man was recognized just days ago by the mayor as a representative of young entrepreneurs in Shanghai, even the dean is helpless against him.
Gu Bai merely glanced at him and didn’t say another word.
If it was merely neglect of duty, it would have nothing to do with Gu Bai, even if Li Gang’s attitude toward him was previously bad, it wouldn’t be worth going directly to the dean.
But what Gu Bai despised the most was this sort of sycophantic banana person.
Other banana people are yellow on the outside and white on the inside.
This type of person even kowtows to Goryeo—a country defeated by Hua Country for thousands of years—is not even deserving of the title, worse than a banana, they are pure lackeys.
After dealing with Li Gang, Wu Changyong moved toward Jin Yuanhao and the other Goryeo exchange students.
Several exchange students quickly greeted him in their broken Han.
Wu Changyong waved his hand and said, "Our Shanghai Theatre Academy has a rule that forbids new students from living off-campus during their first year. Although you are exchange students attending the sophomore year directly, here you are still considered new students, so I hope you comply with our school regulations. If you’re dissatisfied with these rules, you can apply to your Goryeo Film Art School to terminate the exchange."
Wu Changyong’s tone was very stern.
Upon hearing his words, the exchange students quickly nodded, accepting the school’s arrangement.
As for Jin Yuanhao, he took a moment to glance at Gu Bai, with a hint of resentment flashing in his narrow eyes. Were it not for Gu Bai, this matter would’ve been resolved long ago. Now, forget having the school arrange housing, they can’t even find accommodations on their own; only able to stay in dorms with multiple people.
After hearing the statements from the Goryeo exchange students, Wu Changyong also slightly nodded, his expression softened a little.
"Tell me about the preparations for the school celebration."
Wu Changyong walked up to Gu Bai and spoke to him with a friendly smile.
The two chatted and walked out of the office together.
Inside the office, Huang Liang patted Li Gang on the shoulder, heaving a sigh, "Old Li, this time I can’t help you. Gu Bai’s identity is not merely a student, he is also the youngest outstanding alumnus of our academy, which means, except for not having the dean’s authority, his status is no less than the dean’s.
I will try to help with your matter at that time, striving to ensure you are not dismissed, so after a few more years you can honestly receive a pension. You’ve aged, losing your job shouldn’t mean losing your pension."
After speaking, he too turned and left.
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Elsewhere, after some casual conversation, Wu Changyong earnestly said to Gu Bai: "Gu Bai, you have too many identities now: an outstanding entrepreneur, a billionaire, and I even heard some whispers that you might be one of this year’s top ten young leaders. The more it is so, the more you need to pay attention."
Gu Bai couldn’t help but look at Wu Changyong upon hearing.
"Being a billionaire can only allow you more convenience than ordinary people, but once you enter the sights of the upper echelons, you must learn careful conduct. These official statuses provide you privileges ordinary people can’t enjoy but also form a shackle binding you. Today, because I was present and you were not too excessive, the situation did not escalate.
Li Gang may be just a small cadre, yet in front of outsiders, he represents the entire academy. By embarrassing him, it’s akin to embarrassing the entire academy.
If we expand the perspective, considering Shanghai as the entire Hua Country?
Sometimes, it’s not the right or wrong that matters, but the way things are handled."
After he finished speaking, Wu Changyong quietly looked at Gu Bai.
"I understand, Dean."
Wu Changyong smiled in relief, gently patting Gu Bai on the shoulder.
"As a student of our academy, the higher you reach, the more benefits the school receives. Today, I might speak with a selfish heart, yet I stand as a teacher offering guidance.
Being a young person, acting too radically is understandable, but you must always consider the bigger picture."
After saying this, Wu Changyong smiled and bade farewell to Gu Bai, leisurely walking off in another direction.
As for these words, Gu Bai only half took them to heart. His style has always been unconventional, and if having money changes his identity, lowering even his baseline, then what’s the point of the money?
While Gu Bai was pondering deeply, a clear and pleasant voice suddenly called out behind him.
"Oppa!"
Turning around, he saw the Goryeo twin sisters with one long-haired and one short-haired standing in front of him, smiling brightly at him.
"What’s the matter?"
The incident in the office had greatly diminished Gu Bai’s expectations of the twins, hence he asked plainly.
The reaction of Gu Bai didn’t seem to surprise the two, the short-haired girl smiled and said: "Oppa is still angry?"
Compared to Jin Yuanhao, the twin sisters’ Chinese was much more fluent.
"Why would I be angry?"
Gu Bai couldn’t help but ask with a chuckle.
"It’s good if you’re not angry. I hope Oppa can help us find a better living arrangement. If possible, we’d like to stay in the same room without others."
Truly, these twin sisters were very clever. Having observed the drama unfold, they realized Gu Bai’s identity in the academy was likely extraordinary. Clearly, choosing a room was secondary; getting close was the real intention.
Gu Bai glanced at them and said, "Didn’t the reception arranges this for you? What can I do?
And stop calling me Oppa, isn’t Oppa a term of intimacy in your Goryeo? Do you think we are intimate?"
The long-haired girl among them, after hearing Gu Bai’s words, also replied with a smile, "We just think Oppa feels really friendly."
Gu Bai: "..."
Who could refuse such a greasy advance by a pair of twin sisters?
"Oppa is named Gu Bai, right?"
Gu Bai indeed couldn’t warm up to them, he nodded slightly.
"I’m Park Yichun, the younger sister."
Short-haired Park Yichun proactively introduced herself.
"She’s Park Yina, the older sister."
Once they finished introductions, Gu Bai opened their attribute panels.
"Name: Park Yichun
Charm: 93
Health: 91
Affection: 70"
"Name: Park Yina
Charm: 93
Health: 91
Affection: 70"
If it weren’t for the two standing before him, Gu Bai would have thought it was one person’s attribute panel.
Aside from the names, all attributes were exactly the same.
Even the health and affinity scores were identical.
With a mischievous glint in her almond eyes under the short hair, Park Yichun reached out her hand to Gu Bai: "My sister and I will be exchange students in Hua Country for two years, and we hope Gu Bai senior can guide us more in the future!"
Looking at the two Goryeo girls with different styles yet identical features, Gu Bai held Park Yichun’s slightly cool hand.
He can’t be blamed for being inconsistent, who could refuse a pair of twin sisters?
Consider it a contribution to the country, retaining foreign talents for the nation.