latelenovela Chapter 182 Never Forget Your Roots!
Chapter 182 Never Forget Your Roots!
"On the other hand, I also want to take this opportunity to repay the school for its cultivation of me. One should not forget one's roots! Moreover, I have already promised that Yenching University can use the research results of the institute free of charge."
"In addition, I also promise, on behalf of Yangxin Company, that all equipment in the research institute will be open to all teachers and students of the school free of charge, and they can use it simply by applying."
Jiang Yang's words reassured all the students from Peking University present. After all, scientific research is an expensive endeavor! Without sufficient funding, even the best ideas and the most advanced technologies are nothing but castles in the air and illusions.
"You, Jiang Yang, surely understand the principle of 'being on the side of suspicion,' right? Haven't you considered that if you choose to co-found a research institute with the university, people will question your motives? Under such circumstances, your decision to do this means you must be seeking personal gain!"
That's quite a huge accusation! This kind of distorted logic is simply astonishing.
"My friend, I have already explained things very clearly. There is no need to repeat myself. As for your questions, they are all assumptions without any evidence. If you want to find fault, you can always find a reason. If you want to question, please bring your evidence. Otherwise, I can sue you for defamation."
The girl was rendered speechless by Jiang Yang's retort and fled in defeat, but soon another girl stood up from the crowd to question him:
"Jiang Yang, you've recruited so many students from Yenching University into your own company. Are you trying to squeeze out their surplus value? Let me tell you, your approach is no different from that of those evil capitalists before liberation!"
This hat is even bigger, rising directly to the level of class antagonism.
"My friend, it seems you have a misunderstanding of the word 'exploitation.' When I recruit students from Yenching University into my company and my research institute, it's to allow them to realize their talents and demonstrate their value. Besides, shouldn't you look into their salary levels before questioning this?"
Just then, another boy stood up from the crowd and questioned:
"Jiang Yang, don't try to twist the facts here! Can good compensation mask your exploitative nature? Dare you say that you're hiring so many people not to utilize their knowledge and create more value for your company?"
Jiang Yang chuckled, amused by the man's stupidity. He found it hard to believe that someone so foolish could be among those who attended Peking University. He then shook his head helplessly and said:
"My friend, go out and see the world. Your perspective is far too narrow. In my company, every employee is my partner. We work together, create value together, and share the results! If realizing your self-worth is seen as being oppressed, then I really have nothing to say!"
The topic suddenly became more profound. Many people present were still digesting what Jiang Yang had just said, and many began to realize that these people's accusations seemed unfounded.
Su Jingtong stood in the crowd, her face gloomy. She had originally thought that tonight would be Jiang Yang's day of suffering, and she was prepared to see him in a sorry state. But reality slapped her hard in the face.
Seeing that her people had all been rendered speechless by Jiang Yang's rebuttals, and no one could stand up to question him anymore, Su Jingtong decided to take matters into her own hands:
"Jiang Yang! Stop spouting nonsense here! Do you think everyone will believe you just because you say that? Do you really think you're some successful entrepreneur? To put it bluntly, you're nothing but a puppet!"
"You say I'm a puppet? What makes you say that?"
"This is common knowledge in Beijing's high society! You, Jiang Yang, are nothing more than a puppet, a spokesperson, pushed to the forefront by the Zhou family! It's just that everyone sees through it but chooses not to say it, too disdainful to expose you!"
Su Jingtong's words can be described as a scathing critique.
She not only denied Jiang Yang's efforts and achievements, but also belittled him into a puppet with no autonomy.
However, Jiang Yang was not angry; on the contrary, he was very happy because after setting up the stage all night, the person who was supposed to perform had finally arrived.
"Su Jingtong, I've finally waited for you! I thought you would cower in fear because of the failure of those lackeys, but it seems you're not entirely useless after all!"
"Just stop putting on that rich lady act. You're just a frog in a well, how could you know how vast the world is? I, Jiang Yang, have gotten to where I am today because of my own hard work!"
Zhou Limin couldn't listen anymore either. She slowly stepped forward, blocking Jiang Yang's path, and looked directly at Su Jingtong:
“Su Jingtong, I don’t know why you have such hostility towards Jiang Yang, but I can tell you with certainty that Jiang Yang’s success today is entirely due to his own efforts.”
"Zhou Limin, isn't that a case of protesting too much? In this capital city, who doesn't know that Jiang Yang only rose to prominence after meeting you? If he hadn't clung to your coattails, could he, a country bumpkin, have achieved what he has today?"
Immediately, the stadium erupted in an uproar, everyone holding their breath, afraid of missing this grand spectacle.
"Even if your Zhou family wants to find a puppet, you shouldn't choose a piece of trash like him!"
"enough!"
Zhou Limin wanted to say something more, but Jiang Yang stopped her with a raised hand. He stepped forward and looked directly at Su Jingtong:
"Originally, I was thinking of letting you off the hook out of consideration for our past relationship, but it seems this matter can't be resolved peacefully. You know perfectly well what you've done, or do you really think you can withstand scrutiny? I advise you, don't go looking for trouble, or you'll bear the consequences!"
"Looking for trouble? I think you're the one looking for trouble! Jiang Yang, you're a complete fraud! You use the guise of working for the students' benefit, but what you're really doing is lining your own pockets! You're a dissident trying to steal the interests of the school and the country! You're a profiteer who engages in speculation and profiteering! People like you should be arrested and sent to jail!"
Once the arrow is released, there's no turning back; Su Jingtong is determined to go down a dark path.
"Shut up, everyone!"
Following the sound, they found Cai Peiyuan, followed by a group of school committee members, all with livid faces.
"Students! I know you have many questions, and even some doubts, about the cooperation between Jiang Yang and the school. Today, I'm here to explain the whole story to you!"
Jiang Yang wanted to stop him, but Cai Peiyuan had already made his decision, and he continued to speak loudly:
"The matter of Hualong being associated with Yenching University was brought up by me. It wasn't a matter of collusion or Jiang Yang using any back channels!"
"There are two reasons for doing this. First, Jiang Yang is an outstanding talent cultivated by Yenching University! He has the ability, the courage, and the drive! The university has the obligation and the responsibility to provide him with policy support and to protect him. This is what we teachers should do! Second, I hope to take this opportunity to enable Hualong to work with Yenching University to cultivate more talents for the country and society in the future!"