Ding Yue is the first one who is willing to make such a substantial investment in education.
Usually, many private universities run as profit-driven entities, using education as a means of profit-making.
Honestly speaking, as the Director of the Mist City Education Bureau, Xiao Wenxing, has some reservations about those private colleges that treat education as a tool for profit-making.
But with the development of society, and an increasing number of students taking the college entrance exam, there is a place for private universities.
If all of Mist City’s private universities were like Mist City Arts and Science University, wouldn’t it elevate the overall quality of college education in Mist City?
"Director Xiao, I believe that for private universities, education should always be our top priority, regardless of the amount of investment. We at Mist City Arts and Science University will not hesitate to push ahead. I believe that only after we have made a name for our private university and enhanced our capacity, will we benefit in return."
Ding Yue’s words clearly showed a high level of awareness.
Of course, these words were intended for Director Xiao Wenxing to hear, but they also highlighted one of the development policies of Mist City Arts and Science University.
Indeed, only by continuously improving the reputation and status of Mist City Arts and Science University, would both the university and the Feiyue Group behind it even more benefit.
"Well said, Principal Ding. I’m reassured to hear your thoughts. These days, too few private universities have the same approach as you. I have high hopes for Mist City Arts and Science University. In popular terms, its future is promising!"
Xiao Wenxing affirmed Mist City Arts and Science University.
The reputation of the university is quite good, among both its students and the general public.
As a private university, Mist City Arts and Science University is thought to be a great institution in many aspects, even if it might not be as academically strong as some public universities.
But academic strength is something that takes time to accumulate bit by bit, as Xiao Wenxing noticed.
Over the past school year, Mist City Arts and Science University has been rapidly building up its academic strength!
Given time, there is sure to be a significant improvement in the teaching quality at Mist City Arts and Science University.
In Xiao Wenxing’s opinion, Mist City Arts and Science University is far superior to other local private universities in Mist City.
Not long ago, a local university in Mist City had used the quality of its accommodation as a selling point in admissions.
However, after enrolling the students, the four-bed dormitories were changed to six-bed and eight-bed ones, which led to widespread dissatisfaction among students.
It was only after the Mist City Education Bureau intervened that this issue was resolved properly.
By comparison, Mist City Arts and Science University is much better.
There have hardly been any issues in its operation since the university was established; they had even successfully turned the popular campus-themed hotpot event into a tourist attraction for Mist City!
Hearing Director Xiao Wenxing’s affirmation and recognition of his Mist City Arts and Science University, Ding Yue felt quite elated.
After all, this was the official recognition of his university, was it not?
Ding Yue also believed that the future development of Mist City Arts and Science University would not disappoint Director Xiao.
In the future, when Mist City Arts and Science University becomes a first-class domestic institution, or even a top world-renowned university, Director Xiao will even be able to use that achievement to secure a promotion to the National Education Administration, hehehe!
While Ding Yue was having a cordial conversation with Director Xiao Wenxing, Ding Xiaoyou walked over from a distance.
After approaching, Ding Xiaoyou called out to Ding Yue and then looked at Director Xiao Wenxing. She was not sure which one of them was Director Xiao.
"Let me introduce you, this is Director Xiao from our Mist City Education Bureau," Ding Yue introduced.
"Hello, Director Xiao!" Upon hearing this, Ding Xiaoyou cheerfully greeted Director Xiao Wenxing.
"Hello, Ding student, or should I say, Top Scholar Ding," Xiao Wenxing laughed, "Mist City hasn’t had a student scoring 740 points in the College Entrance Exam for several years now. I heard that aside from the essay in the Chinese test, you have received full marks in all other subjects, including math and the comprehensive science test. You truly are a gifted student!"
Firstly, Director Xiao Wenxing affirmed Ding Xiaoyou’s exam results,
As there was no doubt about Ding Xiaoyou’s College Entrance Examination scores.
There was absolutely no question about this!
"Thank you, Director Xiao!" Ding Xiaoyou thanked Director Xiao for his affirmation.
Xiao Wenxing took a deep breath and then asked Ding Xiaoyou, "Ding student, are you aware that your refusal to accept the admission offers from top domestic universities like Qinghua and Yancheng University is headline news today? As the Director of the Mist City Education Bureau, it is my duty to investigate this matter. May I ask why you chose to decline the offers from Qinghua and Yancheng University?"
"Ah? Isn’t the right to choose which university I want to attend mine alone?" Ding Xiaoyou blinked her sparkling big eyes and asked.
"Hahaha, yes, Ding student, don’t get me wrong, I’m just asking." Xiao Wenxing nodded in laughter.
"You see, Xiao You, your decision is in the headlines today – it’s trending at number one. It has a significant societal impact, so it’s understandable for Director Xiao to ask, isn’t it?"
Ding Yue was giving some assistance on the side.
"Oh, haha, Director Xiao, actually, neither Qinghua nor Yancheng University is particularly strong in the field of Energy Chemistry, which is my interest. I hope to have the best learning and research environment, an environment that even Fudan University and Xiamen University, which have relatively stronger Energy Chemistry programs, cannot provide."