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Chapter 311 Recommending the virtuous without favoritism! (Seeking monthly votes!!!)
"Why should I be the one to choose?" Zhou Yue replied with a smile, "It depends on what the higher-ups decide. If they want me to continue down the academic path, I can work at the Chinese Academy of Sciences."

"If you want me to continue teaching at the university, I still really enjoy teaching and nurturing students. If you want me to continue developing in this field, I can also help build a great university."

"If all else fails, I can go into design and earn some money to support myself in my old age."

"That's why I'm a very easygoing person. I just need to see how things are arranged from above, and then I'll do what I'm told," Zhou Yue said with a smile.

Principal Gao nodded.

"That's fine."

"In short, Professor Zhou's life must be very exciting. He has achieved so much at just over 20 years old, which is something many people can only envy."

Zhou Yue shook his head slightly, "It's just that I've encountered helpful people along the way."

"If I hadn't met a benefactor, I might still be working at a design company drawing blueprints right now."

"Or perhaps he's being kept by some rich and beautiful woman."

However, it is also quite obvious that if he did not have the position of dean of the architecture school at this university, the rich and beautiful woman probably would not have shown him any special treatment.

“Why is Professor Zhou so pessimistic? The higher-ups are asking me for a list of candidates. I’m going to be the president of the new university, and Professor Zhou is on my list of vice-president nominees.”

"It wasn't just me who nominated him; many big names in various fields also recommended Professor Zhou."

"For example, Professor Cao, President Lin of Jinan University, and Brother Lu. As for President Yang of Ningbo University, there's no need to say more."

“These are all top figures in their fields, and the social influence they can mobilize is actually quite significant.”

"Professor Zhou has a wide network of connections."

Zhou Yue raised an eyebrow and smiled, "It's alright."

"Does Teacher Zhou have any other recommendations?"

"Vice principal or some other position."

"You really want me to make a recommendation?"

"Yes, but there's no guarantee of direct hiring." Principal Gao shook his head slightly. "After all, I'm only nominating people here. It would be good if I could hire one or two people from my list."

"These positions are definitely highly coveted by many big shots. After all, this university is already quite certain to take off."

"No one can stop this university, so it's a place to scavenge resumes. Even if it's only a one-year term, they'll fight tooth and nail to get their people in."

"At that time, it won't just be a matter of education for us anymore. Many big shots will be transferred here directly. There's nothing we can do about it."

"Of course, those people are definitely capable."

Principal Gao felt that there was nothing wrong with speaking frankly, after all, it was a recognized fact and a common occurrence in this field and circle. After all, as a university, if they wanted to benchmark against Peking University, they definitely had to achieve something.

Once there are achievements, then many people will share the spoils.

They are all excellent stepping stones on the ladder of advancement.

So, these people will definitely just push people in directly.

A university has four or five vice presidents.

For this type of position, the resumes that can be submitted are definitely different.

In other words, even someone of the principal's rank couldn't possibly have absolute power within this school; many powerful figures were watching it closely.

But that's nothing.

After all, this was a procedure they had already agreed upon when the university was first established.

"If I were to make a recommendation, I would recommend my teacher, Academician Guo Wei."

Principal Gao smiled and pointed at him, "You really do recommend people based on merit, regardless of personal relationships!"

"You know perfectly well how Academician Guo was elected as an academician."

"There will definitely be many people who disagree then." "After all, Professor Guo doesn't have many outstanding achievements to his name."

"Should I give her some more money?"

"I didn't say that."

But Principal Gao nodded, "I will consider it."

"Actually, Professor Guo is very capable. Even without me, he could have been elected as an academician before retirement, and he would still be very young. It wouldn't be a problem for him to stay in this position for a few more years."

"There's even the title of academician, plus the position of vice president of Ningbo University. Even if he were transferred here, it would probably be considered a lateral transfer."

"No, Professor Zhou, you're wrong. The vice president of Ningda University is considered to have been promoted by half a rank."

"If it really is a lateral transfer, then I won't consider it any further."

Zhou Yue was also somewhat surprised. Did this group of people really want to make this university so grand?
Even a lateral transfer would result in a half-level promotion?

Doesn't that mean this university is half a level higher than ordinary universities?

That level would be top-tier.

However, he had already heard the news before, so he wasn't too surprised.

But that's the general trend.

Actually, simply hearing it doesn't really move you.

However, if it happens to a particular person, for example, if they are transferred to a higher rank, that would be considered a life-changing event.

Teacher Guo is only fifty-three years old. What does it mean to be half a grade higher?
Basically, there's probably still a chance for him to rise another level in his lifetime.

If you encounter a benefactor, your retirement benefits may be very high.

Even at this current level, it's something Mr. Guo probably never dared to imagine in his lifetime.

"I only mentioned a name; the specifics are up to the university president to decide."

"alright."

"I'll ask you to drink next time, but I'll skip this one. Let me treat you to tea first."

"Okay, then I'll see Principal Gao off."

Principal Gao stood up, and Zhou Yue tactfully escorted him to the laboratory entrance.

If Teacher Guo could be transferred here, things would be much simpler.

But who knew? So many people were eyeing this position, scrutinizing every candidate with a magnifying glass. Professor Guo's qualifications, abilities, and research were all put on those people's desks.

take it easy.

At least for now, Professor Guo's position is entirely due to his efforts.

Professor Guo probably thinks that the best thing he ever did was to transfer him to Ningbo University.

"I wonder if it's a good or bad thing that Teacher Guo, who is so worldly and sophisticated, was given this position."

Zhou Yue also fell silent for a moment.

Teacher Guo is someone who has mastered this system; she has built an impenetrable fortress around Ningbo University and her own comfort zone.

As for whether it would be like walking on thin ice to let Teacher Guo leave his comfort zone and take on a new position, Zhou Yue didn't know.

All he knew was that...

At least if his backing hadn't collapsed, what Teacher Guo did wouldn't have amounted to anything.

In a sense, Teacher Guo is already leveraging Zhou Yue's connections.

(End of this chapter)