UGB Chapter 421 The Tears of the Volunteer Teacher, the Empty Campus
Chapter 421 The Tears of the Volunteer Teacher, the Empty Campus
Jiang Chen frowned, put down his teacup, and got up to pour her a glass of warm water from the water dispenser next to him.
"Sister Huixin, don't worry."
"Sit down and speak slowly."
Jiang Huixin took the water glass, feeling the warmth from her fingertips, but the chill in her heart did not lessen at all.
Tears fell uncontrollably, like beads from a broken string.
She wiped her face haphazardly with the back of her hand, her voice choked with sobs and filled with anger.
"I...I just called one of my best female classmates, who is also one of the teachers who signed contracts this time."
Jiang Huixin's lips were trembling.
"She said... she said that last night, someone sent a message to all graduating students of normal universities in Nanjiang Province, as well as to young teachers currently in service!"
"Anyone who dares to teach in our Jiangjia Village will be completely blacklisted from the entire education sector!"
"Forget about getting a professional title, we don't even have the qualifications to look for a job at any public or private school!"
"This...isn't this ruining someone's future? This is outrageous!"
"Bang!"
Wang Dagou, who had been standing by and listening, could no longer hold back.
His fist, as big as a clay pot, slammed hard onto the sturdy mahogany desk, making the teacups on the table clink.
"Damn it!"
Veins bulged on Wang Dagou's neck, and his eyes were wide open like copper bells.
"These bastards! They can't beat us openly, so they resort to underhanded tactics!"
"Brother Chen! Just say the word, and I'll take my security team and drive my G-Wagon to the gates of those normal universities in the provincial capital!"
"Bring all those bastards who want to break the contract back to us! Let's see who dares not to come then!"
"Block people? Kidnap people? Are you going to become a bandit?"
Jiang Chen glared at him, stopping his recklessness.
Bandit tactics are only effective against thugs and hooligans.
But now, the other side is using "rules," it's an "open conspiracy."
By resorting to violence, you have fallen into the other party's trap and become the one in the wrong.
Jiang Chen turned his head and looked out the window.
Not far away, the brand-new Jiangjiacun Hope School, designed by top international designers and boasting facilities that even surpass those of all the prestigious schools in the provincial capital, stands quietly in the sunlight.
Snow-white walls, blue plastic running track, and huge glass curtain walls.
Everything was so perfect.
But Jiang Chen knew that if he couldn't invite a teacher, this magnificent building, which cost 300 million, would just be a beautiful but expensive empty shell.
A huge, cold joke.
"well……"
A long sigh came from the doorway.
Jiang Jianwen, the village's "pedantic scholar," walked in with his hands behind his back and his distinctive square gait, swaying unsteadily.
He glanced at the heavy atmosphere in the room, pushed up his thick glasses that were as thick as the bottom of a bottle, and slowly began to speak.
"I knew it! Education is a matter of national importance; how can it be built up by mere mortals like you with the stench of money?"
His gaze swept over Jiang Chen, carrying a hint of barely perceptible contempt and schadenfreude.
"Where do we live? In the middle of nowhere! Even if you build this school as grand as a palace in the heavens, you still can't keep those precious phoenixes from outside."
"As the old saying goes, 'Plant a phoenix tree, and the phoenix will come.' You've planted the phoenix tree, but this place is saline-alkali land!"
"To be uncultured is simply to be uncultured."
Jiang Jianwen shook his head, looking as if he were the only one sober in a world of drunks.
"I think this school won't be able to open."
"Sooner or later, we'll have to turn it into a pig farm; that would be more practical."
Jiang Jianwen was secretly delighted.
Jiang Chen has been too powerful lately, controlling everything in the village and making it hard for the older generation to breathe.
Now that Jiang Chen has finally run into a wall, it perfectly demonstrates his foresight as the "only educated person in the village."
He was already planning in his mind that once the school really went bankrupt, he could at least get a position like deputy captain of the security team under Jiang Chen, given his status as an educated person.
Jiang Chen was too lazy to listen to his sarcastic and pretentious ramblings.
He simply waved his hand, signaling Wang Dagou to "invite" this eyesore out.
"You...you! You're hopeless!"
Jiang Jianwen was carried away by Wang Dagou like a chicken, still grumbling resentfully.
Jiang Chen completely ignored him.
His mind was racing.
Without a doubt, the Chu family is the one behind all this.
Since Chu Tiankuo can use his connections to blacklist all current and recent teachers.
This shows that he controls the "future" and "interests" of this circle.
Young teachers need to be evaluated for professional titles, get promoted, and develop within the system; they dare not offend a behemoth like the Chu family.
So...
Jiang Chen tapped his index finger rhythmically on the table.
Since the current teachers are being held hostage.
Let's try a different approach.
He raised his head, his gaze falling on Jiang Huixin, who was still sobbing. His eyes were no longer filled with confusion; they had become clear and firm.
"Sister Huixin".
"We won't approach recent graduates or tenured teachers because they're afraid of losing their jobs or being blacklisted."
Jiang Chen's voice was calm and powerful.
"But... if we don't look for them, who else can we look for?" Jiang Huixin asked, completely lost.
A slight smile appeared on Jiang Chen's lips.
"What about those who have retired?"
"What about those retired professors and principals who have dedicated their lives to education, nurtured countless students, received numerous honors, and achieved great success?"
"They've spent their whole lives holding chalk, and now that they're retired, they're just sitting at home, feeding birds and walking dogs all day. They're so bored they're practically going stir-crazy."
A strange light gleamed in Jiang Chen's eyes.
"Do you think someone their age and status would care about some bullshit ban?"
"ah?!"
Jiang Huixin was stunned for a moment.
Something seemed to explode in her mind with a "buzz".
Yes!
Why didn't she think of that!
Those seniors have weathered many storms in their lives; what kind of trials and tribulations haven't they seen?
They have long since transcended the pursuit of fame and fortune and are completely unbound by any system!
Moreover, their teaching experience and academic standing far surpass those of the younger teachers!
Jiang Huixin's eyes gradually brightened, like stars being ignited in the darkness.
"Oh yeah! I remember now!"
She clapped her hands excitedly.
"My university mentor, Professor Sun Dehai! He was a nationally renowned distinguished teacher and was even nominated for the State Preeminent Science and Technology Award! He just retired last month!"
"He now lives alone in the provincial capital, and he's incredibly bored. He spends his days forwarding health articles on social media, complaining that retirement life is too boring!"
"good!"
Jiang Chen suddenly stood up, picked up the Maybach car keys on the table, his eyes filled with fighting spirit.
"There's more than one Professor Sun!"
"Sister Huixin, I need you to do something right away!"
"Use all your connections and resources to compile a list for me of all the retired 'old masters' in the education field across the country, like Professor Sun—people with genuine talent, integrity, and a restless spirit!"
"Hurry!"
After saying that, Jiang Chen turned around and gave an order to Wang Dagou at the door that surprised everyone.
"Big Gou!"
"Go! Bring out all those heavy armored vehicles used for transporting cash from our security team's garage! Line them up in the village committee square!"
"Fill up the tank with oil!"