I believe in a saying: The most fundamental difference between ideals and goals is that - ideals are having plans but waiting for the results to arrive, while goals are making plans and then realizing them step by step.
So I kept telling myself in my heart not to be impatient and to do things one step at a time.
Our tour was unique. Director Leng was very familiar with this place, but this was my second time here, so the feeling I got under Director Leng’s tour guide was completely different. Time passed very quickly, very quickly
It was already half past two in the afternoon. Director Liang reminded Director Leng of the current time, and Director Leng started making phone calls.
After the phone call was made, Director Leng told us that the person he contacted was also his classmate, but he was just the dean of a secondary college under Tsinghua University, and he was the deputy dean in charge who helped contact him.
He also said that the vice president in charge has agreed to meet us this afternoon.
Hearing what he said, I suddenly felt cold in my heart. Because I knew that an indirect relationship like this would probably be of no use at all. Just think: things at Peking University have been stranded there, so wouldn’t things here be even more important?
Oops?
"Let's go, it's almost time. Let's go and talk." Director Leng said to us immediately.
The old director looked at me, and I found that he was shaking his head slightly. My mood became even worse, because the old director also felt that there was not much hope for this matter.
But we still have to go. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, we will fight for it.
We first went to meet with Director Leng’s classmate. He was in a suit and leather tie, and wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. He looked very academic. His office was very large, but the layout inside was very simple.
In addition to a row of large bookshelves and a dazzling array of books, there is a large desk and a set of Western-style sofas. I think this kind of office looks more comfortable, because it looks so refreshing and pleasant.
After a brief introduction to each other, the dean took us to the administration building of Tsinghua University.
The style of the vice-principal's office is similar to that of Director Leng's dean's classmate, but I was very surprised because I didn't expect that the vice-principal was so young. He looked about forty years old, with a straight hair
, he looks energetic, not very tall, about 1.75 meters tall, and he is also wearing a suit and leather shoes, but he looks good in the suit because it fits him very well, and he has that kind of temperament.
Director Leng introduced us once, and his memory was very good. He introduced us correctly, including the names and positions of each of us. Finally, he briefly explained the purpose of our visit.
After hearing this, the vice president said to the dean: "I understand, Dean Su, go ahead and do your work. Thank you for bringing them here."
Director Leng shook hands with his classmates and said goodbye. Then he sat down and said to the vice principal: "Principal Teng, let me report to you the reason for our visit."
But the vice-principal stopped him and said: "Dean Su has just said your purpose of coming, and he also made a special trip to my office to talk about it before. In fact, it was already very clear when he said it again just now.
It’s a waste of time. Director Leng and all the leaders of Jiangnan Province, I have already thought about your matter and reported it to our principal in advance. Our idea is very simple. First, we think your idea is very good.
, for our Tsinghua University, we are willing to accept as long as they are outstanding students. Second, this matter must be approved by the State Education Commission. Of course, we are also willing to work with you..."
I was very surprised and at the same time extremely pleasantly surprised, because I didn't expect that the work here would be so smooth.
However, I immediately heard the vice principal continue to say: "Third, since you have such a request for our school, then we should also make our request, right?"
It seems that Director Leng did not expect that things would go so smoothly, because he looked a little overjoyed. He hurriedly said: "Principal Teng, you said that as long as we can do it, we will have no problem."
Principal Teng smiled lightly and said: "We only have two requirements. First, the top scholar in arts and sciences in Jiangnan Province must be admitted by us. You don't have any objections to this, right?"
Director Leng immediately said: "Of course. How many students dream of Tsinghua University? There is definitely no problem."
Principal Teng nodded, and then said: "Second, for the additional plans we give you every year, we will charge a fee of 100,000 yuan for each plan. As for how you handle this fee, we don't care. Of course, our school will give you
You issued the invoice. Director Leng, what do you think?"
Director Leng came to see me. I nodded and then said, "I don't think there is any problem."
Principal Teng looked at me in surprise, "Can your provincial admissions office decide this matter?"
I said: "President Teng, let me report to you that our plan has been approved by the provincial government executive meeting, so the funding issue should also be resolved accordingly. Of course, we still hope that Tsinghua University will look at our Jiangnan Province
In the case of an inland and underdeveloped province, we can try to alleviate some of our difficulties, in which case we will be very grateful."
He smiled and said: "We only reached a verbal consensus today. As for the specific cooperation plan... I think it's okay for us to sign a formal agreement after the State Education Commission has a clear answer?"
The old director said: "Principal Teng, do you think this is okay? Let's draft a tentative agreement first, and then we can sign a formal agreement after the State Education Commission finally agrees. In this case, it will be easier for us to talk to the State Education Commission."
Principal Teng shook his head and said: "This intention agreement is useless. It is a complete waste of time to engage in such things. Instead of that, it is better to jointly write an application report to the State Education Commission in the name of both of us. What better way than this?
It’s all good, right?”
Director Leng was overjoyed, "Of course this is better."
Principal Teng said: "Let's do this. You draft this report, and then we will stamp it and submit it to the Ministry of Education after reading it. What do you think?"
We all kept saying yes.
Principal Teng said: "Okay. You will provide us with the report tomorrow morning. If there are no problems, we will report it together. By the way, I have a few thoughts on this report. The first is to explain why we should
Isn’t this the case now for such cooperation? First, the political and social significance must be written at the forefront. Second, we should sign an agreement before printing this report, that is, after the plan is passed, you must give
We pay part of the fee. To be honest, our school is not short of this money, but now it is a market economy... Haha! Besides, this part of our additional plan also needs to pay a lot of cost, right? For example, the capacity of the classroom, the number of students
The arrangement of dormitories, the staffing of teachers, etc., these all have to be factored into the cost."
Director Leng said: "Okay. But Principal Teng, we still have to report to the leaders in charge of our province before talking about it. Of course, we now think that this matter is not a big problem. Director Feng has already mentioned it just now. Since this matter
It has been approved at the executive meeting of the provincial government, so many things will be easier for us to handle."
I immediately asked: "Principal Teng, regarding this fee, can your school consider lowering the standards slightly?"
Director Leng glanced at me. His mouth moved but he didn't speak. But I could clearly see his reproachful eyes. At this moment, I suddenly felt a little regretful: things went so smoothly, I
Why are you still lingering over such a thing here?
While I was regretting it, I heard Principal Teng say with a smile: "Well, we will discuss this matter in detail later. It's like we are working on a project together. The matter has not yet come to a result, but everyone is here first.
It’s pointless to bargain, right? Haha!”
I hurriedly said: "What Principal Teng said is absolutely true."
Director Leng immediately invited him: "Principal Teng, I wonder if you are free in the evening? How about we have a drink and chat?"
Principal Teng shook his head and said: "There is no need to drink. Recently, my project requires a lot of time to deal with. Let's celebrate together after the preliminary results of the matter are achieved." (To be continued)