Jiang Yu turned his head to glance at Professor Hans, nodded with a smile, and greeted:
"Professor Hans, my name is Jiang Yu. It’s a pleasure to meet you, and thank you for your compliment!"
Professor Hans carefully looked at Jiang Yu and asked, "I’m also pleased to meet you, Jiang. Did you personally cook all the dishes today?"
Jiang Yu nodded and smiled, "Yes, I made all these dishes. I hope Professor Hans and all the teachers enjoyed them?"
"Enjoyed? I couldn’t be happier! I’ve never tasted food this delicious; it’s way better than bread with jam!"
Professor Hans’s expression was somewhat exaggerated, and he looked incredulous as he said,
"But I really didn’t expect you to be so young, Jiang. You’re truly remarkable!"
Vice Principal He stood by and interjected with a cheerful tone:
"Xiaojiang is not only a great cook, but his academic performance is also outstanding. Now, he has successfully secured a place for postgraduate study at his alma mater, which means he will be a master’s student starting this fall."
"Is that true? Oh, Jiang, you’re a genius!"
Professor Hans, as if he had discovered a rare treasure, stared at Jiang Yu with shining eyes and said,
"It’s already rare for someone to excel in one field, but to achieve such impressive feats in two completely different fields is truly astonishing!
Jiang, forgive my candidness, but I think you shouldn’t stay here. If you’re willing, I can write you a recommendation letter for Jianqiao University in the Sun Never Sets. Trust my capability; if you further your studies at Jianqiao University, your achievements will only be greater!"
Upon hearing Professor Hans’s words, Jiang Yu didn’t react much, but the faces of Vice Principal He and the others turned dark as a pot’s bottom, with only one phrase coming to mind:
"The map is exhausted, and the dagger is revealed!"
No wonder he wanted to meet Jiang Yu. This foreigner had such intentions, even wanting to poach Jiang University’s "treasure," treating us as mere decorations?
Before he could retort, Jiang Yu smiled slightly and spoke first, calmly stating:
"I sincerely appreciate Professor Hans’s suggestion, but I believe my alma mater, Jiangzhou University, is also an excellent school. Furthermore, both the environment and learning atmosphere here are more suited to my growth.
I am confident that, with the guidance and help from the school leaders and teachers, I can also achieve good results here.
Of course, I still thank Professor Hans for his appreciation; it’s the best affirmation of my efforts! Thank you very much!"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present was astonished!
Whether it was Vice Principal He from Jiang University or Professor Hans from the Sun Never Sets, none of them expected Jiang Yu to deliver such words in such a short time.
Though brief, his words were clear. Jiang Yu not only politely declined Professor Hans’s proposal but also expressed his love for his alma mater.
Professor Hans believed Jiang Yu should attend the better Jianqiao University, but Jiang Yu always felt that his alma mater was an excellent school as well. In his heart, his alma mater was not inferior to Jianqiao University!
Many people say the moon abroad is rounder and brighter, yet some always prefer their hometown’s moon!
Jiang Yu is one of them!
Moreover, he doesn’t believe that studying at Jianqiao University would guarantee greater accomplishments. No matter how good Jianqiao University is, it must suit him. Comparatively, Jiang University is his true "home base"!
At Jiang University, he’s in his element, with friends everywhere. He’d have to be foolish to venture alone to Jianqiao University in the Sun Never Sets!
Besides, if he really went to Jianqiao University, could he open another Seventh Dining Hall?