Qin Siyang looked somewhat embarrassed.
Wang Bozhong's meaning was clear: he did not carry enough weight.
If he could not quell the anger from above, no one would protect a mere tool like him.
Although he was angry, Dean Wang had spoken the truth, so he did not take it out on him.
"All right, I understand. Thank you for explaining, Dean Wang."
After Wang Bozhong laid out his terms, most of the university principals stopped setting themselves up for embarrassment and took their leave.
They could not possibly beat that offer.
First, the Heavenly Prosperity Research Institute had offered an astronomical sum to recruit them; then, the Earthly Prosperity Research Institute had offered research autonomy.
To recruit Li Tianming and the others, the universities would have to offer more enticing terms in other areas.
Probably only a handful of universities among the Four Glories and Five Revivals could manage that.
Apart from the very top universities, the other principals had come hoping to snag a bargain. Now that opportunity had been completely shut off.
They might as well bow out gracefully.
Qin Siyang still thanked every principal and exchanged contact information with them.
More than half an hour later, dozens of names had been added to Qin Siyang's phone contacts.
Whether he would actually contact these people or was merely going through the motions was probably something only he knew.
At that point, Yan Mohui, the principal of Western Glory University, adjusted his glasses and said, "There are still a few too many people sitting here."
"Since none of you seem ready to speak, let Western Glory University get the ball rolling and present our terms first."
"Qin Siyang, your tuition will be fully waived. Entering Western Glory University through special admission will allow you to choose any one