Qin Siyang and Li Tianming had no reason to hide anything from each other when it came to special admission.
He scratched his head.
"I want to go to Southern Glory. They're the only ones who offered the privileges I wanted. Besides, Zhao Longfei is straightforward in both words and deeds. I think we'd get along."
Li Tianming nodded. "Funny enough, so do I. With a whole group of us joining an institution, we're bound to get caught up in factional politics, which might keep us from focusing on research. Only Southern Glory keeps things simple. I'd already wanted to go there before Zhao Longfei laid out his terms."
"Then why did you act like you were interested in every research institute and university?"
"Didn't you do the same?"
Their lips curled into exaggerated grins, and they exchanged a knowing smile.
Half an hour passed as the two took a short break.
Then they put on deeply furrowed brows and returned to the conference room.
With every appearance of agonizing indecision, they announced their choice.
They would accept Nanrong University's terms.
Meanwhile, Zhao Longfei brought out the freshly drafted special admission agreement and the agreement to hire Li Tianming's team. All three signed them.
Qin Siyang also apologized to the other deans and principals.
Although everyone present was disappointed, they understood.
Each offer had its own strengths, and the margin between winning and losing was razor-thin.
One look at the pair's conflicted expressions made it clear how difficult the choice had been.
As the others left, Qin Siyang exchanged contact details with them as usual.
All in all, both hosts and guests left satisfied.
Once everyone else had gone, the two sat down to speak with Zhao Longfei again, only for him to ask coldly:
"Were you two working together