Who Would Fall in Love After Being Reborn?

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Hearing such a generous question, Jiang Qin was moved to tears. He immediately asked for paper and pen, and wrote vigorously for ten minutes. Then he expressed that one should know when to stop and decided not to ask for more this time.

After sending him out, Zhang Baiqing picked up the list on the table and looked at it for a long time, his expression gradually freezing.

“Damn, this little bastard really dares to ask. He even wants a car for his staff to run business errands. Why doesn’t he just go to heaven?”

Zhang Baiqing crossed out two items with a pen, roughly calculated an amount, and planned to add it to next semester’s support fund.

The Ministry of Education allocated a special fund each year to support college students’ entrepreneurship, and Principal Zhang didn’t mind adding a bit more to it.

As for how the fund is spent, he thinks it’s not a big deal, because given Jiang Qin’s current achievements, even if he spends the money on daily luxuries, no one would hold it against him.

After all, everyone, from top to bottom, cares about results, not the process.

Then, Principal Zhang opened his computer and browsed the morning news again.

Jiang Qin’s rising fame indeed had a significant impact on Linchuan University. Since universities can’t advertise on television, that would be too outrageous, Jiang Qin’s emergence perfectly filled this gap.

In the past week, Linchuan University has been mentioned several times by various media due to Jiang Qin, ensuring smooth progress in this year’s local recruitment.

However…

What exactly is this “Star of Learning”?

Those interviewed always mention the “Star of Learning” from Linchuan University, yet he, the vice principal, knows nothing about it. Damn, that’s really weird.

Principal Zhang called the Academic Affairs Office, inquiring in detail about the “Star of Learning,” but no one knew anything about it.

Zhang Baiqing felt numb, thinking whether this “Star of Learning” was a pretense Jiang Qin had made up himself.

You wouldn’t believe it, but given Jiang Qin’s cunning, he really could do such a thing.

But the current problem is, now the media always mentions the “Star of Learning” when talking about Linchuan University and Jiang Qin, which is troublesome.

If people find out that there is no such award at Linchuan University, it would become a joke.

“This damn kid, really knows how to cause trouble.”

As Zhang Baiqing was pondering how to smooth over this “Star of Learning” issue, he suddenly received a call from the Academic Affairs Office.

“Principal Zhang, Teacher Li, who manages the campus forum, seems to know something about the ‘Star of Learning.’”

“There really is a ‘Star of Learning’? Then call this Teacher Li to me.”

“Okay, Principal Zhang.”

Teacher Li, whose real name was Li Huabiao, joined the school in 2002, managing the campus forum. However, since the forum was barely used, he was almost invisible at the school.

Suddenly being called by the vice principal, he felt apprehensive and bewildered.

Because of his idle job, he often read the news and newspapers in his free time and was aware of Jiang Qin’s achievements over the year.

To be honest, Li Huabiao was not surprised at all.

Why?

Because he had seen Jiang Qin’s potential for success when he and Boss Jiang created the “Star of Learning” together. Jiang Qin possessed all the qualities of a successful person.

Shameless, unprincipled, understanding of human nature, and damn humorous. Therefore, Li Huabiao respected Jiang Qin’s achievements.

However, when he heard the phrase “Linchuan University’s First ‘Star of Learning’” in the news, he was still shocked, his toes curling in astonishment.

Damn, he knew exactly what kind of award he had created.

And Jiang Qin actually used this title as a badge of honor in business, telling everyone without any embarrassment.

Could ordinary people do this?

No, Li Huabiao imagined himself in that situation and felt that even with a mask and no acquaintances around, he wouldn’t have the audacity to say, “I am the first ‘Star of Learning’ of Linchuan University.”

Capitalists could indeed make anything fancy.

Even adding a bit of iron to salt, turning it pink, they dare to call it “rose salt” and sell it more expensive than gold.

Caught in these wild thoughts and continuous shock, Li Huabiao arrived at Zhang Baiqing’s office.

“Teacher Li, please, have a seat. I’ll pour you some tea.”

“No, no, Principal Zhang, please sit. I can do it myself.” Li Huabiao took the teapot, poured two cups of tea, and sat down properly on the sofa.

Zhang Baiqing smiled slightly, “What exactly is this ‘Star of Learning’ that Jiang Qin, the first ‘Star of Learning’ of our university, is about?”

“Well, Principal Zhang, it started when Jiang Qin’s forum had just been established and successfully organized a campus beauty contest. We wanted to emulate Jiang Qin’s contest by organizing a competition related to learning to stimulate everyone’s enthusiasm for study.”

“Oh, so this contest was actually initiated by our campus forum?”

Li Huabiao nodded, “Yes, we were the first to initiate it. Jiang Qin was quite popular, always leading in votes, and eventually won the competition, earning the title of ‘Star of Learning.’”

Zhang Baiqing sipped his tea, “No need to ask, he must have rigged the votes.”

“Uh… Principal Zhang, you have a high opinion.”

“However, Teacher Li, the competition you organized is excellent, and I really appreciate it.”

Actually, during the time Li Huabiao was on his way, Zhang Baiqing had thought it through carefully and suddenly felt that without the title of “Linchuan University’s First ‘Star of Learning’,” the media might not have mentioned Linchuan University so frequently in their reports.

How should I put it? This title served as a bond, tying Linchuan University and Jiang Qin together.

Initially, when Jiang Qin was just starting his business, he used this title to tie Linchuan University to himself as a credit endorsement.

Now that Jiang Qin has become famous, this bond ties him back to Linchuan University, becoming an invisible highlight in publicity.

How could this not be considered a good thing?

But the key issue now is that this “Star of Learning” is nothing but a fragile bubble, and once the bubble bursts, the bond disappears.

Therefore, from the school’s perspective, Zhang Baiqing decided to formalize this competition, greatly enhancing its prestige, and firmly tie Jiang Qin to the pillar of glory of Linchuan University.

“Teacher Li, are you interested in organizing another ‘Star of Learning’ competition?”

“Ah?”

“I give you authorization. You can freely use school resources, but I want you to make this award happen immediately. You’ve been managing the forum for a while, so you should be able to do it.”

Li Huabiao swallowed hard, “I can try.”

Zhang Baiqing pursed his lips, “Then go ahead and enrich the background culture of this award, preferably with some storytelling, and then refine the competition rules. I’ll call a meeting with the Academic Affairs Office in a couple of days to discuss it.”

“Okay, Principal.”

“Do well. Your alma mater is excellent, and your work capability is strong. You could easily become a dean in any college.”

Li Huabiao left Zhang Baiqing’s office in a daze, suddenly understanding what it meant for one man to attain the Dao and his chickens and dogs to ascend to heaven.

(TL: If you read wuxia novels, you’d get it)

Three days later, on a sunny afternoon, the school forum and website posted an announcement, adding the ‘Star of Learning’ as a regular academic competition at the school. It would not only be included in the students’ end-of-term assessment system but also had a scholarship of up to five thousand.

Each major would prioritize grades as the primary criterion and credits as a secondary criterion to compete for the ultimate champion.

On the main page of the announcement, Jiang Qin, as the first winner of the ‘Star of Learning’, was introduced in great detail, praised extravagantly for managing both his studies and business, a true prodigy among people.

At the same time, teachers from various departments were also notified to promote and encourage students to actively participate.

However, 99% of the students were confused upon hearing this news, wondering when they had missed the first edition.

In the Finance Department, Classroom A701.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

After hearing Jiang Tian’s announcement, Cao Guangyu looked at Jiang Qin incredulously: “Old Jiang, you’re the first ‘Star of Learning’ of Linchuan University? On what basis? Is there no law in this world?”

“Did I never tell everyone that I am the ‘Star of Learning’?” Jiang Qin’s mouth twisted to the side of his ear.

“No, you didn’t. We agreed to fail together, and even though you didn’t fail, you secretly won an award. Are you even human?”

Ren Ziqiang was almost in tears, “Managing both business and studies, that’s amazing. I just failed one subject, and this semester I’ve been scolded several times. I might as well be dead.”

Jiang Qin himself found it quite miraculous. Damn, this fake award suddenly became legitimate. Who would he even complain to?

“Not even a trophy seen, what a bullshit ‘Star of Learning’. Just a lot of noise and little rain.” Zhuang Chen was envious but still full of disdain.

Just then, the chairman of the Student Union, Zhuang Siyu, appeared at the classroom door, holding a very exquisite crystal trophy.

The trophy was crystal clear, with the Linchuan University emblem engraved on it. Five pillars extended upwards and opened outwards slightly, with a shiny golden star in the middle.

“Junior brother, Principal Zhang said your previous trophy wasn’t good-looking, so he reissued you a better one.”

“…”

Jiang Qin took the trophy, thinking that summer vacation was just around the corner, and this timely gift was really something.

After Zhuang Siyu and the Student Union members left, Jiang Qin placed the trophy on his desk, waiting for the next class.

Cao Guangyu’s eyebrows shot up, “Old Jiang, didn’t you say you’d skip the next class and asked me to answer roll call for you?”

“I just won an award, I haven’t had enough of pretending yet. How could I leave so easily? The advanced mathematics teacher always looks at me unfavorably, calling my name twice every time. Let him have a good look at my trophy today!”

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