Choosing a C-Class Hero: Three Years of Ridicule Across the Internet - Chapter 51
Chapter 51: Expelling Chen Ye?
Eight o’clock in the evening, in the school conference room. Some important leaders were holding an emergency meeting.
“The reason for calling everyone here so late for a meeting, I believe everyone should already know, right?”
The Vice President said in a deep voice, “Now, there are many negative comments about our Wuda University on the internet. We must take it seriously. If we don’t find a way to stop it, it will cause irreversible damage to our university’s reputation.”
“What are your thoughts? Let’s hear them!”
No one spoke, the conference room was very quiet. Regarding such matters, no one dared to easily offer suggestions. Speaking out of turn would entail responsibility!
Most importantly, the online discussions were already widely known nationwide, and it was not easy to handle.
Seeing no one speaking, the Vice President suddenly snorted, his tone stern, “When the President decided to give this student named Chen Ye a pass, I strongly opposed it, because I knew that once such a matter was exposed, it would definitely cause huge damage to the school’s reputation, as expected, now there’s trouble!”
“The President is just too stubborn, acting alone! Now that such a thing has happened, someone must take responsibility!”
Upon hearing this, the other leaders were suddenly shocked. No one who became a leader was a fool.
It was obvious that Vice President Zhang was seizing the opportunity to attack President Lu, wanting President Lu to bear this blame…
It seemed that Vice President Zhang believed that this was an excellent opportunity to overthrow President Lu, so he couldn’t help but take action?
Although everyone knew that Vice President Zhang had always aspired to become the president.
However, President Lu was still on the front lines. For you to choose to stab him in the back at this time, isn’t it too hasty?
At this moment, the Director of the Financial Department suddenly spoke up in agreement, “Vice President Zhang is right. The evaluations on the internet now have extremely negative effects on Wu University’s reputation. This matter cannot be overlooked!”
The others were once again surprised, looking at the Director with amazement.
You see, this Director was promoted by President Lu himself. It was unexpected that this guy would already be leaning towards Vice President Zhang’s side!
Vice President Zhang was very satisfied with the Director’s support.
However, the others remained silent, which made him furrowed his brow.
After thinking for a moment, Vice President Zhang continued, “As for the issue of accountability, let’s discuss it later. The most urgent matter is to handle this matter well and minimise the impact on Wu University’s reputation!”
Everyone was speechless.
You’re the one who proposed holding someone accountable. Seeing that not many people responded, you changed your tune. So, if you have a high position, you can do whatever you want?
At this point, everyone understood that Vice President Zhang’s earlier words were actually a test of everyone’s attitude.
At this moment, the Director who had just supported Vice President Zhang suddenly said, “Vice President Zhang, I have an immature idea…”
“Oh?”
Vice President Zhang looked favourably upon the Director who supported him, speaking with a friendly tone, “Director Wang, please share your thoughts.”
“Then I’ll share my humble opinion.”
Director Wang cleared his throat and said seriously, “Personally, I believe that the reason for the large negative impact today is all because of that student named Chen Ye! As long as we expel him and then release an apology statement, I believe we can salvage our reputation.”
“What the netizens want is just an explanation from us. If we give them one, they will be satisfied.”
“Furthermore, I’ve heard that this student named Chen Ye, at such a young age, isn’t studying well and is only interested in pleasing girls, getting close to Tang Zichen. Tang Zichen is a talent and will shoulder heavy responsibilities in the future. How can she associate with such a poor student?”
“Expelling him can also prevent Tang Zichen from going astray, killing two birds with one stone!”
Clap! Clap!
When Director Wang finished speaking, Vice President Zhang immediately applauded, “Well said! This is the mark of a leader who gets things done… You all should learn from Director Wang.”
Suddenly criticised, everyone’s faces looked a bit unpleasant. Everyone knew that Vice President Zhang was targeting them!
Learn from Director Wang? Learn to cozy up to Vice President Zhang?
“If there are no better solutions, then let’s handle the matter this way!”
Vice President Zhang issued orders, turning to a middle-aged man sitting at the bottom of the room, “Xiao Zhou, immediately use Wuda University’s official account to release a statement announcing the expulsion of Chen Ye! Find an excuse, say that there was an error in the school’s file system during the admission of new students, and then apologise to the netizens.”
“This…”
Xiao Zhou, hearing this command, looked very unhappy, feeling extremely conflicted.
If he dared to follow Vice President Zhang’s request and release such an announcement, he would definitely offend President Lu.
Even if President Lu was magnanimous, he wouldn’t have a good ending. Moreover, that student named Chen Ye was not to be trifled with!
His father was the chairman of the branch of the Ability Association, a nationally renowned Tier 5 powerhouse. If he sought revenge, with his stature, Xiao Zhou wouldn’t be able to handle it.
However, with Vice President Zhang right in front of him, he didn’t dare to oppose Vice President Zhang’s orders…
Thinking of this, Xiao Zhou could only cast a pleading look at a woman.
Seeing this, the woman immediately said, “Vice President Zhang, shouldn’t we handle this matter carefully? Expelling a student should at least inform the president, right?”
“Moreover, I don’t think this is the best way to handle it. Directly expelling a student to appease netizens’ doubts will only make people feel that our Wuda University dares not to take responsibility and just throws people out when things go wrong.”
“Furthermore, don’t forget, the student you want to expel, his father is the chairman of the Ability Association, a provincial branch!”
Vice President Zhang’s face immediately darkened.
The woman who refuted him was someone President Lu had promoted, a staunch supporter of President Lu.
He disliked such people very much. Just as Vice President Zhang was about to retort.
Suddenly, there was an urgent knock on the door of the conference room.
Vice President Zhang’s brows furrowed, and he said loudly, “Come in!”
The door of the conference room was pushed open. Entering was a woman, an administrative assistant, holding a tablet in her hand.
“Xiao Li? Didn’t you see that we’re having a meeting? What’s the matter, hurry up and speak!”
Vice President Zhang, in a bad mood, immediately reprimanded.
Ignoring the rebuke, Xiao Li didn’t dare to delay and quickly said, “Several leaders, there’s an emergency! Half an hour ago, Tang Zichen released a video on the internet, which is related to the controversy online… Now this video has gone viral and is being spread like crazy by netizens.”
Everyone was shocked to hear this. Including Vice President Zhang, no one had expected Tang Zichen to come out at a time like this.
Now they were more worried that Tang Zichen might say something reckless and make things worse.
“What did she say?” Vice President Zhang asked quickly.
“The video is here.”
Xiao Li didn’t relay the content but instead placed the tablet in her hand on the conference table and played the video.
On the screen, Tang Zichen’s delicate and pretty face appeared in the camera, her white teeth slightly revealed as she began to speak: “Good evening, everyone, I’m Tang Zichen… Regarding the controversy that happened online today, I feel that it’s necessary to come out and clarify some things.”
“Two months ago, after successfully awakening my S2 hero talent, I received an invitation from Wuda University. Here, I want to thank the leaders of Wuda University for their kindness! Being able to enter a prestigious university like Wuda University has always been a dream of mine… Later, I heard that Chen Ye awakened a C-grade hero talent… I was worried about his situation and made a very unreasonable request to Wuda University…”
“I didn’t expect Wuda University’s leaders to be very open-minded and willing to make an exception to admit Chen Ye for me, a new student who hasn’t proven himself…”
“The truth of the matter is that simple. There’s nothing dirty between Chairman Chen and Wu University. Please don’t speculate randomly. Everything was my own decision. If there’s any blame, it’s on me! I’m also willing to accept any punishment!”
…
The video was short and that’s the end of it.
This statement wasn’t perfect, and it showed immaturity in various aspects.
After all, Tang Zichen was just an eighteen-year-old girl, without a professional PR team by her side. Being able to say such words was already very tactful and good.
At this moment, the leaders of the university.
After watching the video, they all had stunned expressions!!
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