Super God-Level Top Student

Jiang Jianmin turned around, gave Lv Bei a deep look, then nodded at Xu Dajiang and hurriedly left the office with his secretary by his side.

Seeing Jiang Jianning decisively leave, Lv Bei sighed with relief in his heart.

Fortunately, this big shot from the Capital wasn't beyond help and knew to leave before the conflict escalated further.

If he encountered a big shot so stubborn that they insisted on sticking around dead set, he really wouldn't know what to do.

However, what troubled him was that Qiao Ze, as if he hadn't noticed Jiang Jianmin's words and actions, made no comment and continued to be busy in front of the computer. He could only look pleadingly at Xu Dajiang.

With Su Mucheng not around, he had no choice but to pin his hopes on the dean.

However, Xu didn't seem in any hurry at all. After watching the big shot from the Capital leave, he actually sat down leisurely on the sofa and waved at him, saying, "Captain Lv, what's the use of standing there? Come on, have a seat and let's chat slowly."

Xu Dajiang's action made Lv Bei immediately realize something.

As one of the initiators of today's incident, it seemed pretty dumb for him to continue staying here. It might be better to let Xu chat slowly with Qiao Ze.

After all, both parties were certainly on the same side. His absence would make it even easier for the two scholars to talk.

So, he promptly said, "No, I've got things to deal with. Professor Qiao, I'll get going now."

"Uh-huh." Thankfully, Qiao Ze responded. Otherwise, Lv Bei would really start questioning life.

...

Now it was Xu Dajiang watching Lv Bei leave. Only then did the old dean's smile fade as he turned to Qiao Ze and said, "Ahem, Qiao Ze, can you tell me what exactly happened just now?"

"They want to transfer me to a position in the Capital as a chief scientist," Qiao Ze explained succinctly.

He used the vague term "a position" because Qiao Ze hadn't given the other party a chance to finish speaking.

A chief scientist in materials?

What a joke!

"This... actually sounds pretty good. You might not know this, but the Ministry of Science and Technology is currently exploring a chief scientist responsibility system, which is about having experts lead..."

When Qiao Ze looked up at him quietly, Xu Dajiang's tentative words trailed off, and he simply asked, "So... what do you think?"

"Resign," Qiao Ze said straightforwardly.

"That's too much, Qiao Ze, really too much. What are you...?" Xu Dajiang hesitated mid-sentence.

"The eavesdropping device Dou Dou is temporarily blocked," Qiao Ze casually mentioned.

"Ha, that's good. Well, if you really want to stay at Xilin, you don't actually need to resign," Xu Dajiang said with a smile.

"I know, but it's a hassle," Qiao Ze replied.

"No, no, no, it's not as troublesome as you think. Personnel transfers are inevitable, but they also require the consent of the person involved. If you disagree, all they can really do is make various big promises. I know you're loyal and don't care about those big promises.

It's just about making big promises to those around you, promising all kinds of benefits. As long as everyone refuses, there's really no problem. As long as you are firm, no one can force you," Xu Dajiang said with a smile on his face.

"Loyal?" Qiao Ze looked up at Xu Dajiang and said, "You're wrong, I just dislike hassle. I need to avoid the situation you described even more."

That was indeed the truth.

Qiao Ze's reason for wanting to stay at Xilin was because it was truly quiet here, and everything was managed well for him.

For example, he had the power to meet whomever he wanted and not see who he didn't want to see.

But considering Mr. Jiang's attitude today, if he went to the Capital, he probably wouldn't have the same freedom.

After all, the atmospheres of the two places were different.

"Uh..." Xu Dajiang gave Qiao Ze an aggrieved look.

Okay, actually that was his sharp tongue but a soft heart. After consoling himself internally, Xu Dajiang instantly changed his approach, saying, "Why don't you take some leave? Trust me, Qiao Ze, if it's just the hassle you're worried about, this is the right way to deal with it.

Here's what you do: give me your resignation letter today, and tomorrow a bunch of people will come to 'care' for you, and you won't be able to avoid them. But if you take leave, it's different. You can immediately find a quiet place to do your own thing, and leave everything else to me.

I guarantee that when you return from your leave, you can stay quietly in the institute, and you won't have to go anywhere."

Qiao Ze looked at Xu Dajiang, pondered for a moment, and if taking a break could guarantee that he could continue to stay at Xilin in the future, it didn't actually sound too bad.
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Freedom is, after all, a relative concept. If he chose to set up his own research institute, there would also be a bunch of hassles to deal with.

So, he asked directly, "Are you sure you can handle it?"

Xu Dajiang immediately patted his chest and said, "Qiao Ze, I admit I'm not your match in scientific research and mathematics. But I have at least twenty years of work experience, right? I've been the dean of a second-tier college for many years. What kind of storms haven't I seen? Besides, when have I ever let you down with something I've promised you?"

"Oh, alright," Qiao Ze said plainly.

Once he made a decision, Qiao Ze never hesitated.

A period of leave was not a big deal.

He could still do things during this time.

Security was indeed a concern, and not everything could be handed off to others as a matter of course.