Return of the King, Dominating the City-Chapter 1441 - 1426: Disheartened

"How is it possible, impossible!"

Professor Tao shook his head and said, "No matter how much of a scoundrel he is, he’s still the principal of our school, how could he do such a thing, this... this is betrayal!" 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

"That, Old Tao, whether you believe it or not is up to you, but this is what my investigation has found, they say RB even sent him a samurai sword. You should go and see for yourself one day!"

Song Yun said.

Professor Tao’s expression changed rapidly, then he picked up his phone and dialed out.

"It’s me!"

Once the line was connected, Professor Tao skipped the pleasantries and said bluntly, "You leaked my research results to RB!"

"Ah!"

A faint voice of Principal Wang came from the other end of the line, "Old Tao, I don’t know what you’re talking about!"

"My research results, my last night’s visit to the other side for research, were all told to RB by you, right!"

Professor Tao continued to ask.

"This... Old Tao, don’t listen to other people’s nonsense." Professor Wang explained, "I definitely didn’t do it!"

"Then what’s the deal with the sword RB sent you?" Professor Tao asked.

"Ah, the sword!! This..."

Principal Wang was suddenly embarrassed, "We have... have an academic research collaboration with RB!"

"What research!"

"This..."

Principal Wang thought for a long time and couldn’t come up with a reasonable explanation, while Old Tao pressed on, "I’ve been at the school for so long and never heard of any exchange with RB. When did an academic research project suddenly pop up?"

Faced with Old Tao’s pressing, Principal Wang became angry too, retorting, "Who is the principal, you or me? Yes, I told RB. So what, isn’t it just a research file? You know what kind of deal RB offered us? As long as we provide them with a copy of the research files, our school will establish excellent communication and exchange relationships with many universities in RB. This will make it much easier for our students to go to RB for exchange and study. Besides, they’ll also invest in multiple research projects at our school, did you know that?"

"I didn’t know!"

Professor Tao replied coldly, "I absolutely will not collaborate with RB people!"

"Hey, Old Tao, why are you like this, it’s just a research exchange, are RB people all bad?" Principal Wang asked.

"Not all of them are bad, but I just won’t cooperate with RB people. Even if they’re good ones, it’s the same!"

Professor Tao replied firmly, "I can’t forget the heinous crimes their ancestors committed against our Shen Zhou. Their descendants are not at fault, but I still choose to hold a grudge. I’ll never forget it in my lifetime, and I don’t plan to forget!"

"But what I did wasn’t wrong, right, Old Tao, music and science have no borders. As long as we can bring more benefits to our students and make our school stronger, what’s the harm in a little exchange?" Principal Wang said.

"Science indeed has no borders, that’s true." Old Tao said, "But scientists do have borders!"

"Old Tao, you!"

Principal Wang was at a loss for words.

Professor Tao, however, coldly stated, "Today, I don’t plan to announce my research results!"

After saying this, Old Tao hung up the phone directly.

Click.

Toot... toot... toot.

Principal Wang listened with a face full of astonishment to the busy signal on the line, increasingly at a loss.

Meanwhile, on Professor Tao’s end.

"Professor, do you really not intend to announce your research results today?"

Song Yun tentatively asked.

"Sigh!"

Old Tao walked to a patch of grass, sat down cross-legged, and said, "Tell me, what’s wrong with people nowadays? Why are they so driven by greed?"

"This has always been the case throughout history; it’s just that we are living in it." Song Yun spoke as he contemplated how to persuade Professor Tao to join Sunnan University.

"Sigh!"

Professor Tao sighed, and at that moment, Song Yun saw that Professor Tao appeared to have aged ten years. The hair that was neatly combed when he went out now seemed dull, and his whole demeanor was listless.

"Actually, Professor Tao, when it comes to research, you need to choose the right place." Song Yun cautiously said, "In some places, you can’t do research in peace, and even if you achieve results, you’ll face all sorts of troubles, like here!"

"Hmm!"

Professor Tao looked at Song Yun.

"But in some places, you can do research with peace of mind, and no one will disturb you. Even if you achieve results, they are entirely yours; no one will interfere or disturb you in the middle of the night." Song Yun continued.

"Oh!"

Professor Tao’s eyes showed a hint of amusement, and he said, "Song Yun, are you planning to poach me?"

"Well... Old Tao, the first person I saw when I came here was you. When I saw you, I felt you were particularly kind and approachable!"

At this point, Song Yun was shamelessly showing affection, "Then, due to some reasons, we had disputes, but the disputes didn’t diminish our friendship but rather made it stronger. Up to last night, we fought side by side against the foreigners who came to rob us. We can be considered comrades who fought bloodily together. Honestly, you’re subjected to unfair treatment here; even before you achieved results, they didn’t allocate you a dorm room. This would never happen at Sunnan University. At Sunnan University, we would even allocate an entire building for you, and if you wish, you could even become the principal. Anything is possible at Sunnan if you desire. Moreover, my dad will return to Sunnan in a few years. By then, I’ll have him collaborate with you on research. Imagine the two pioneers of biopharmaceuticals and chemical pharmaceuticals working together, how many sparks that would create! Could you imagine Einstein working with Madam Curie or Sa Beining hosting with Cui Yongyuan? It’s the clash of the titans, a face-off between the two most outstanding scientists of the century! Old Tao, think about it; it’s a rare opportunity!"

"Sigh!"

Professor Tao showed eyes full of hope and said, "I greatly admire your father’s knowledge and am eager to collaborate with him on research!"

Hearing Professor Tao’s words and seeing his expression,

Song Yun felt a surge of joy inside; it seemed promising.

However, the words that followed dampened Song Yun’s spirits.

"However... I am ultimately a part of Danfu University. I have been at Danfu University for more than sixty years now. Sixty years! I’ve already memorized every plant and tree here in my heart. This is my alma mater, my home. I will never leave!"

Professor Tao sighed emotionally and said, "Song Yun, I understand your intentions, but no matter what the principal of this school is like, my love is solely for this school, just like many people in society today; no matter how our party is, our love is solely for this country!"

Although Song Yun felt a little frustrated, upon hearing Professor Tao’s last statement, he was resolutely moved.

"Why do we criticize our country’s shortcomings and how it only engages in empty talks, yet we celebrate our achievements more than anyone else? Some say it’s slavish, but it’s not. We get angry not because they talk the talk, but because we don’t want the country to be bullied. We are happy not because of their wise leadership, but because the country is becoming stronger. Do you get what I am saying?"

Professor Tao asked.

"I understand!"

In that instant, Song Yun completely transformed from a resentful youth into a young man who didn’t know what to say.

A long-standing knot in Song Yun’s heart was finally untied.

"Let’s go!"

Professor Tao stood up and said, "To the auditorium!"

"Alright!"

Song Yun nodded and followed Professor Tao, looking respectful.