Zhuang Mochen looked deeply at Chen Xiaojun and said sincerely, "Xiaojun, you truly are the academy's lucky star!"
"The Chen Clan's generous help is undoubtedly timely aid in a snowstorm for the academy."
Chen Xiaojun smiled and waved a hand, replying humbly, "Old Zhuang, you flatter me."
"The Chen Clan has always had close ties with the academy. When the academy is in difficulty, our Chen Clan naturally can't just stand by and do nothing."
"Besides, the academy has nurtured so many outstanding talents and provided the Chen Clan with plenty of help and support as well."
"What we're doing is only right. Consider it a gesture of gratitude toward the academy."
Zhuang Mochen nodded and said with deep emotion, "Yes. The academy and the Chen Clan have always supported each other and developed together."
Chen Xiaojun continued, "Old Zhuang, regarding the application for that additional funding, I'll go speak with Snow City Lord together with Dean Chen as soon as possible."
"I believe that as long as we can fully demonstrate the academy's contributions and potential, Snow City Lord will definitely offer support."
Zhuang Mochen nodded confidently and said, "With you and Dean Chen stepping in, I can rest easy."
Chen Xiaojun smiled and nodded, then changed the subject. "However, Old Zhuang, relying on others is not as good as relying on ourselves!"
Hearing this, Zhuang Mochen frowned slightly and asked in some confusion, "???"
Chen Xiaojun explained patiently, "What I mean is, if our academy can possess strong economic strength of its own and achieve self-sufficiency, then our path of development will become much broader, and we'll no longer be constrained by external factors."
"We should actively tap into the academy's potential for economic development, seek out and open up new sources of income, and build a solid