dognovel Chapter 645: Visiting Professor
Chapter 645: Visiting Professor
A few days later, an uninvited guest arrived at Huang Xiaochuan's office on the 48th floor of Guangda Real Estate.
"Senior brother? What brings you here?" Huang Xiaochuan was quite surprised when he saw Hong Yongze.
Hong Yongze looked around at his junior brother's office and clicked his tongue, saying, "He really is the richest man; even his office is so impressive."
While brewing tea, Huang Xiaochuan chuckled, "I don't see it that way at all. It's just an office desk and a tea table! Nothing special, and you call that grand?"
Huang Xiaochuan's office is indeed quite large, with three floor-to-ceiling windows offering a 270° panoramic view, overlooking most of Shanghai. However, the office furniture inside is minimal: a desk, a tea table, a sofa and coffee table set in the reception area, and a few bookcases, tea and teaware cabinets.
Hong Yongze pointed to the floor-to-ceiling windows: "I'm already very envious of this unbeatable view."
Huang Xiaochuan poured the brewed tea into the small teacup in front of Hong Yongze, gestured for him to drink, and then said, "I envy you! Your office is simple yet elegant, with shady trees outside the window and a small garden downstairs. In spring, it's full of birdsong and fragrant flowers, just like a park. The principal's treatment is really good!"
Hong Yongze pointed at Huang Xiaochuan with a helpless expression and said, "You! I can't argue with you with that mouth of yours."
At this moment, Huang Xiaochuan took the initiative to inquire about Hong Yongze's purpose for coming: "Senior brother, it's only the beginning of the semester, and school affairs are very busy. How come you have time to come see me?"
Hong Yongze didn't respond. He picked up the small teacup, smelled the aroma of the tea with a look of pure enjoyment, then tasted it and offered a sincere compliment: "Good tea!"
After finishing the tea in the small teacup, Hong Yongze put it down and then explained his purpose.
"I came here this time, firstly to see you, and secondly, I really did come with a mission."
Huang Xiaochuan was fiddling with a small Kangxi blue-and-white porcelain cup in his hand, feeling the warmth of the centuries-old glaze between his fingers. After hearing Hong Yongze's words, he laughed and said, "You came to see me just like that, with a mission? What makes you say that?"
Hong Yongze explained his purpose to Huang Xiaochuan: "The Xier you founded is the Hong Kong Economic Research Institute."
From last year to this year, we have published several influential papers in top international journals and hosted several high-level international academic conferences, which has increased our international reputation. The university attaches great importance to this and hopes to cooperate with Xier on academic matters to broaden our global economic perspective.
Also, the school plans to hire you as a visiting professor and hopes you can take some time to go back and teach a few classes for the students. The timing is entirely up to you, even once a year would be fine.
Huang Xiaochuan sat up straight and said to Hong Yongze, "I don't object to the cooperation. After you go back, just send an email to Xier on behalf of the school. I will arrange someone to liaise with you. As for that visiting professor thing, forget it. Since I chose to leave the teaching platform, I didn't plan to go back. I know the school's thoughts, but it's a bit unreasonable. I'm sorry I can't comply."
After pondering for a moment, Hong Yongze discussed with Huang Xiaochuan, "How about this, I'll go back and talk to some of the school's main leaders and get you an honorary professorship. After all, you donated so much money to the school last year, and you weren't allowed to publicize it. A year has passed, so we should give you an explanation, both morally and logically."
Huang Xiaochuan waved his hands like a rattle: "Please don't! I didn't donate money to buy this honorary professorship. It was purely for the development of the school and to provide a better environment for the students studying at the school."
Besides, I was already an associate professor. Although I resigned from my teaching position, my academic title remains, so there's no need for further action. Thank you, senior!
Seeing Huang Xiaochuan's resolute attitude, Hong Yongze, who had originally wanted to persuade him, had no choice but to give up his idea. Thinking about it, it was true that the incident had only happened a short time ago! He himself would not have been happy either, and his junior had already done a great job. During the school's anniversary celebration, he donated 200 million yuan in one go. Looking back at the school's history, this was a unique case.
"Alright! Since you insist on not accepting it, it would be inappropriate for me to keep nagging. Now that we've finished discussing official business, how about we, as fellow disciples, chat about everyday things?"
"If you hadn't brought it up, I would have asked you. My niece must be a senior in college, right? And how is your wife's health?" Huang Xiaochuan took the initiative to ask about Hong Yongze's wife and daughter.
Hong Yongze started complaining: "They're living too well! They're definitely living a better life than me. Your sister-in-law is obsessed with health now, practicing yoga every day. She's gone to extremes and doesn't even cook anymore, so I have to make do with what's in the cafeteria. Hong Yu will only send a message or make a phone call when she asks us for money; otherwise, don't expect her to talk to you."
Hong Yongze's daughter is studying financial management at Zhongshan University in Guangzhou. She was just a little girl in junior high school back then, and now she's a senior in college.
Huang Xiaochuan laughed and said, "Sister-in-law, you have to support her in taking care of her health. Does Hongyu have any plans after graduation? Is she planning to pursue a master's degree and go into academia? Or is she going to work in her field of study?"
Hong Yongze touched his thinning hair and said, "What I meant was that I wanted Hong Yu to continue her postgraduate studies, but she doesn't seem to have made up her mind yet. This girl! The older she gets, the more disobedient she becomes, and she never gives me a moment's peace of mind."
Huang Xiaochuan touched the teacup in his hand, thought for a moment, and then said to Hong Yongze, "Senior brother, how about this? Before Hong Si starts her internship, you ask her what she is interested in and then tell me. Or you can have her call me directly and I will arrange an internship for her."
If she wants to pursue graduate studies in the future, I can help her recommend professors and schools. If she wants to enter the workforce, there are plenty of positions available, but she'll need to gain experience in the field firsthand.
Upon hearing this, Hong Yongze was overjoyed! His junior brother was truly amazing! He resolved all his worries with just a few words.
The mentors and schools he recommends are undoubtedly internationally renowned institutions and professors. The title of Clark Medal winner signifies absolute academic connections, and everyone would give his junior a bit of face. Moreover, he is Asia's richest man with businesses all over the world. If his daughter doesn't want to pursue a master's degree, arranging a job for her would be incredibly easy.
"That's wonderful! Hong Yu would be so happy if she knew. I thank you on her behalf, and I also thank you on behalf of your sister-in-law."
Huang Xiaochuan waved his hand: "Senior brother, we're not strangers. Hong Yu is my niece. Helping her with this little thing is nothing. Why are you being so polite? It's like you're treating me like a stranger."
Hong Yongze laughed and said, "Alright, I won't thank you then. See when you have time recently, bring your younger brother and sister-in-law and children to my house for a meal. I'll also invite our teacher, and we brothers can have a meal with him together."
Huang Xiaochuan readily agreed: "Sure! Let's do it next weekend then, I'm free next weekend."
"Okay, then it's next weekend, it's a deal!" Hong Yongze quickly finalized the time with Huang Xiaochuan before saying goodbye and leaving.