Chapter 66: The Mailbox Is Full, and the Recruitment Frenzy!
Half an hour later, Qi Limin was still in disbelief, his eyes locked onto the content of the textbook. It contained the most cutting-edge research achievements in the field of nuclear energy worldwide.
Several theories included scientific research results from top foreign research institutes, which he had been trying to obtain without success.
"I never expected... I struggled to obtain these scientific research results from all my contacts, yet here they are so easily," Qi Limin mumbled, staring at the textbook in front of him. There was a surreal sensation as he realized that these incredible theoretical results were just sitting in his mailbox, readily accessible.
"How did Shanhe University manage to acquire these research results?" he wondered aloud. These discoveries had the potential to greatly advance the domestic nuclear energy field and close the international gap.
By applying just three of these research results, he could easily overcome the bottlenecks encountered in the nuclear energy lighting project.
"No, I have to rejoin Shanhe University!" Qi Limin exclaimed, clenching his fists. His eyes welled up with emotion. The textbook was clearly marked as an exclusive Shanhe University edition.
If he wanted to access this invaluable knowledge, he had only two options: become a teacher or enroll as a student. He regretted his impulsive decision to quit Shanhe University, influenced by disparaging remarks from universities like Yanjing and the belief that Shanhe University was a third-rate institution.
Back at Shanhe University, the 800 faculty and staff members "on the job" had all received their major-specific textbooks. Initially, many had ignored the email, but when they opened the attachment, they were stunned. The response was overwhelmingly unanimous – they decided to pick up the phone and call Qin Mu to ask for their positions back.
Simultaneously, many individuals wanted to express their "loyalty" to Shanhe University. Some even took to social media to proclaim their allegiance:
"I declare once again, I'll stand by Shanhe University to the very end and never turn my back on it!"
"Like the spring silkworm that dies spinning silk, and the wax torch consumed by its own flame, I will burn for Shanhe University until the very last moment!"
"Shanhe University was founded for the students of the Four Provinces. As a native of these lands, I have a duty to fulfill!"
"@Kaijing University, @Qingbei University, @Southern University, if you have a problem with this, don't hold back – try blocking me!"
Everyone was taken aback. The previous joint statement issued by the Forty-Five Schools seemed to have lost its force, as all attention shifted to the experts and scholars who had made the bold decision to join Shanhe University.
These individuals were leaders in their respective fields and possessed significant influence, which led their colleagues, students, and juniors to wonder why they would make such a risky move.
"Teacher, are you really going to Shanhe University? Are you willing to risk getting banned just to teach there?"
"Why do you think a newly established university like Shanhe is worth it?"
"What is so special about Shanhe University?"
After much contemplation and investigation, some individuals began to uncover inside information.
They learned that Shanhe University possessed many advanced theoretical research results ahead of the rest of the world, raising suspicion that the university had obtained these results by questionable means – possibly robbing foreign research institutes. The mysterious cutting-edge theories within the textbooks had driven those 800 individuals to seek opportunities to teach or study at Shanhe University.
As a result, scholars and experts from various academic disciplines across the country quietly submitted their resumes and applications to Shanhe University through its official website and email address.
In Lincheng, at the construction site, Qin Mu was taken aback as he opened his mailbox. What started as an early release of teaching materials had triggered an unexpected response.
Many teachers who had initially planned to quit Shanhe University were now calling him, expressing their unwavering loyalty to the university.
Soon after, his mailbox was flooded with job resumes, with most applicants being teachers from various departments of Shanhe University, and a few even aspiring to become associate deans.
"Hmm? Someone is applying for the position of dean?" Qin Mu's attention was caught as he reviewed the resumes.
Among them, a daring individual had submitted an application for the position of Shanhe University's dean, which was considered highly demanding and had previously been untouched by anyone.