Chapter 264: The Troubles of Excellence
Chapter 264: The Troubles of Excellence
Since Lu Wu's appointment as the Student Council President of Jiangnan University, this once-struggling university has become the center of attention, with its newfound prominence.
Despite the naysayers, many eagerly anticipated Lu Wu's potential for bold moves and outstanding performance upon taking office.
And Lu Wu did not disappoint.
Within three days of his appointment, a shocking scandal erupted at Jiangnan University.
Lu Wu, with his decisive actions, dealt with over a hundred corrupt teachers, including the Dean of Academic Affairs.
This news instantly went viral, sparking intense online discussions.
In the following days, Jiangnan University became the hottest topic.
Regarding Lu Wu's bold approach, netizens engaged in heated debates.
Some applauded, optimistically believing that Lu Wu had purged the university of its rotten core, and would undoubtedly lead Jiangnan University from its lows to new heights.
Others shook their heads, arguing that Lu Wu was too young and impulsive, not considering the consequences of his actions.
He had swiftly dealt with these teachers, but what about the university's daily operations and future rankings?
If Lu Wu didn't handle the situation well, one misstep could send Jiangnan University plummeting into the abyss.
Conspiracy theories also emerged, suggesting that Lu Wu's move was to gain control of the university and eliminate dissenters, with Jiang Yuexing pulling the strings behind the scenes.
Regardless of the theory, everyone agreed that Jiangnan University was entering the 'Lu Wu Era.'
Indeed, after the incident, Lu Wu's prestige soared to new heights, while the authority of the university's teachers plummeted.
With Zhang Wentao's support, Jiangnan University truly entered the 'Lu Wu Era.'
This turn of events surprised even Lu Wu himself.
Reflecting on his actions, he realized he had let his enthusiasm get the better of him.
Initially, he had run for Student Council President with a simple goal: to get revenge on a certain bigwig within the university.
But unexpectedly, he had inadvertently gained complete control of Jiangnan University.
This situation, where one's enthusiasm led to excessive force, left Lu Wu feeling helpless.
It wasn't the first time this had happened.
Since Li Kai, things had taken a similar turn.
He had intended to become someone's apprentice but ended up as their teacher.
At the Cultivator Tutor Competition, he had planned to participate but ultimately became a judge.
And now, with the Jiangnan University incident...
Sighing, Lu Wu often pondered late at night, wondering if he was too exceptional.
He even asked Little Skeleton, who was busy playing on his phone.
Only when Lu Wu snatched the phone did Little Skeleton firmly express his opinion.
With sincerity in his eyes, Little Skeleton declared Lu Wu to be the best, best, best, and best Lu Wu in the world, eager to get his phone back.
Of course, even the most excellent individuals have their troubles.
Lu Wu's vigorous actions had effectively made him the de facto principal of Jiangnan University.
And now, the burden of the university rested on his shoulders.
Currently, Jiangnan University faced one primary issue.
Well, originally, there were two: finances and education.
Lu Wu's swift action led to the imprisonment of Hao Renyi and over a hundred others.
From them, 13.5 million points were recovered, adding to the university's existing 11.2 million points.
Jiangnan University now had a total of 24.7 million points, the wealthiest it had been in a decade.
Additionally, the dismissal of over a hundred teachers significantly reduced salary expenses, and the remaining teachers were more or less affected by the incident.
Although not dismissed, their wages would still be docked.
After accounting for these expenses, Zhang Wentao calculated that the 24.7 million points could sustain the university's normal operations for an extended period.
Financially, there were no immediate concerns.
The challenge lay in the abrupt dismissal of over a hundred teachers, impacting teaching.
The university had nearly ground to a halt over the past few days, and Lu Wu needed to act quickly to resume operations and ensure students' learning returned to normal.
This was the most pressing matter at hand.
The day after Hao Renyi's dismissal, Zhang Wentao called a meeting to address the issue.
"Let's brainstorm and find a solution to this problem."
Zhang Wentao immediately brought the issue to the forefront.
However, no one responded.
The situation was difficult, and emotions were running high.
Lu Wu's actions had put him in the spotlight, but the administration was left to deal with the aftermath, with over a hundred people, including Hao Renyi, facing disciplinary actions.
No one was in a good mood.
All eyes were on Lu Wu, with an unspoken message: You're so capable and impressive, but now it's time to face the consequences of your actions.
As the atmosphere grew increasingly awkward, Li Mingrui decided to speak up. "I think we should focus on expanding our faculty. We can either hire new teachers or request additional staff from the Education Bureau. We need to get the school running again."
His words were met with silence, as if they hadn't been spoken at all.
Recruitment? Where could Jiangnan University possibly find new staff in its current state? It was uncertain if the school could even survive the next year, and who would want to join a school with such an uncertain future?
As for the Education Bureau, how could they possibly spare staff to send to Jiangnan University?
Even if they did send people, it would take time for them to adapt and familiarize themselves with the school. It wasn't that easy to get the school running again.
However, no one voiced any opposition, and everyone remained silent like wooden statues.
Li Wu, who had been busy since the start of the meeting, finally looked up from his work. The atmosphere had become extremely awkward.
Despite the tension, Li Wu seemed to be in high spirits. He continued without paying attention to the others.
"Here's what I think. Since Jiangnan University is already in such a situation, why don't we be bold and completely abandon the current education system? We can establish a new one that suits the current circumstances of Jiangnan University."
If Li Wu had said this in another school, he might have received a slap or faced a wave of opposition.
But at Jiangnan University, the situation was different. On one hand, Li Wu had just dismissed over a hundred people, and on the other hand, the teachers also felt a sense of desperation.
Jiangnan University was already in a bad state, so they might as well let Li Wu do as he pleased.
Seeing that no one dared to speak up, Zhang Wentao stepped in to support Li Wu. "Go ahead and tell us how you want to change things!"
"I've decided to abolish the four-year system. Currently, Jiangnan University operates on a four-year curriculum, with different courses for each year. I plan to cancel this."
"All students, regardless of their year, will be classified as either regular or advanced students. Advanced students can apply for graduation exams, and if they pass, they can graduate or choose to stay at the school. In other words, those who pass the exam can graduate immediately, while those who don't will remain students for life."
Li Wu's proposal left everyone stunned. They couldn't understand what he was trying to achieve.
Ignoring their reactions, Li Wu continued, "Furthermore, Jiangnan University will no longer have grade-based courses. After completing the most basic courses, all students can choose to study any remaining courses. Of course, I'll implement a credit system, and students will need to meet certain requirements to enroll in specific courses. The details are in this documentation, which I'll distribute to everyone."
As Li Wu handed out the documents he had prepared beforehand, the teachers realized the true nature of this meeting.
Zhang Wentao and Li Wu had called this meeting to inform them of the decision, not to discuss it.
Given the circumstances, no one dared to voice any objections.
They silently examined the documents Li Wu had distributed.
These documents were a compilation of teaching methods from various regions in the alliance, combined with the sect systems Li Wu had read about in novels from his previous life, which he had researched with Zhang Wentao.
On the surface, it appeared to be a school, but in reality, it was more akin to the sect systems from the fantasy world of Li Wu's previous life.
It was merely a change of names. Sects became schools, sect leaders became principals, elders became professors, and disciples became students.
However, after Li Wu's extensive modifications, it unexpectedly resembled the previous Jiangnan University.
This was quite normal.
The world Li Wu currently inhabited was not the same as his previous life, and the nature of schools also differed greatly. The schools in this world already carried a deep sect-like imprint.
Li Wu had merely deepened this imprint.
The teachers at the meeting reviewed Li Wu's proposal and found it imaginative, but not overly extreme.
Only Li Mingrui noticed something more.
But at this moment, he chose to remain silent.
There was no need for him to speak up. If they wanted to report this to the Education Bureau, it was their decision. Li Wu had clearly crossed the line, and the Education Bureau would definitely not approve.
With no opposition, Li Wu's proposal was swiftly passed by the school.
They immediately informed the Education Bureau, and during this phase, the anticipated opposition from Li Mingrui did not materialize.
Perhaps the Education Bureau felt that Jiangnan University was on the brink of collapse and saw no point in hindering their desperate measures, so they approved it without hesitation.
With the Education Bureau's approval, Jiangnan University officially began its transformation.
(End of Chapter)
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