“Dean Sun, Qin Lang, a junior from the Computer Science department, participated in the Cybersecurity Competition and achieved outstanding results by winning first prize. Could you tell us about Qin Lang’s usual performance?”
In the dean’s office, a reporter from Yun Jing Television was enthusiastically interviewing the dean of the Computer Science college.
Dean Sun was initially quite bewildered, but as a leader, he quickly found his rhythm in responding.
“Student Qin Lang has always been a model student, excelling both in character and academics. Achieving such results is inseparable from his hard work in his studies, and of course, it also reflects the guidance from our teachers!”
Although he wasn’t entirely sure who Qin Lang was, since he had won first prize in the Cybersecurity Competition, it meant the young man had genuine talent and knowledge.
This was also good news for Yun Jing University, so he naturally didn’t hold back on the praise.
However, at the same time, a hint of doubt arose in Dean Sun’s mind.
Who exactly was this Qin Lang?
Why did he have no impression of this name at all?
“It seems Student Qin Lang always strives for excellence in his studies!” the reporter remarked with feeling. “Can we interview Qin Lang now? We’ve received strict orders from our station director to conduct a comprehensive and detailed interview with him!”
Dean Sun smiled. “I’ve already sent someone to fetch Student Qin Lang. He should be on his way now.”
Knock, knock, knock!
The door opened, and Qin Yunxuan’s face appeared before everyone.
“Dean, I’m Qin Lang. You asked for me?”
“Ah, Qin Lang, come, have a seat. This is Zhai Yang, a reporter from Yun Jing City Television. They want to do a special interview about you winning first prize in the Cybersecurity Competition. This is a great opportunity, so please cooperate well. The main focus should be on the university’s dedicated cultivation of you, understood?”
The corner of Qin Yunxuan’s mouth twitched. The university’s dedicated cultivation?
Could you be any less shameless? This wasn’t even a hint anymore; it was a blatant, outright instruction!
“Student Qin Lang, let’s go to the conference room for the interview. Dean Sun, we won’t disturb your work any further!” Zhai Yang said with a smile.
But as they stepped out of the dean’s office, Qin Yunxuan suddenly spoke up. “Reporter Zhai, I have something I need to discuss with the dean. Please go ahead, and I’ll join you in five minutes!”
With that, Qin Yunxuan turned and walked back into the dean’s office.
Dean Sun didn’t expect Qin Yunxuan to return.
“Student Qin Lang, is there something else?”
Qin Yunxuan took a deep breath. “Dean, I have a favor to ask!”
Dean Sun’s brow furrowed slightly. “What is it?”
“I want to apply for a leave of absence. I don’t want to attend regular classes anymore, but I will take the exams on time.”
Dean Sun’s expression darkened. “Student Qin Lang, are you saying… that you can’t learn anything more from the classroom?”
Qin Yunxuan nodded seriously. “Yes, the courses arranged by the university are just too simple. Attending classes now would be a complete waste of my time and energy!”
Dean Sun didn’t expect Qin Lang to be so blunt!
What did he mean by a waste of time and energy? Wasn’t he getting a bit too full of himself?
“Qin Lang, learning is a continuous process of accumulation. Only with a solid foundation can you go further in the future…”
Qin Yunxuan grew impatient. This old man was too rigid!
“Dean, please spare me the lectures. My ears are calloused from hearing them!”
Qin Yunxuan interrupted the dean. “Weren’t you just asking me to talk about the university’s dedicated cultivation? I think… providing tailored education and giving me more space would allow my talents to flourish even more. That would be the university’s true cultivation of me, wouldn’t it?”
Dean Sun drew a sharp breath.
This guy was too arrogant! Was he actually trying to use this to pressure him?
If he didn’t agree to his request, Qin Lang wouldn’t promote Yun Jing University?
Dean Sun naturally picked up on the subtext in Qin Yunxuan’s words. He felt conflicted; this Qin Lang who had suddenly appeared was clearly not someone easy to deal with.
Why were students these days all such troublemakers?
Seeing Dean Sun’s thoughtful silence, Qin Yunxuan knew he was wavering.
“Dean Sun, I just feel that self-study is what truly allows me to unleash my potential right now. Moreover… I can guarantee that my final exam results will be excellent in every subject!”
“Really?” Dean Sun said solemnly. “If your grades slip… you’ll have to attend classes obediently, understood?”
“Thank you, Dean!” A smile spread across Qin Yunxuan’s face. “I will definitely cooperate fully with the interview. You can rest assured, Dean!”
In truth, as soon as Qin Yunxuan learned that the TV station reporter wanted to interview her, she planned to seize the opportunity to apply for a leave of absence.
After all, with the added credibility of winning first prize in the Cybersecurity Competition, getting the leave approved shouldn’t be too difficult!
This matter wasn’t detrimental to the university anyway. Qin Yunxuan had also looked into it: under special circumstances, students could apply for a leave of absence, and it was even better if they could pass their exams on time.
So the resistance to this wasn’t very strong to begin with, and Dean Sun’s agreement was within Qin Yunxuan’s expectations.
With Dean Sun’s promise, Qin Yunxuan’s mood brightened considerably.
As long as she could get this leave, she would have plenty of time to do what she wanted.
Each body swap lasted only five days, which was extremely tight for Qin Yunxuan. She refused to waste that precious time sitting in classrooms!
Arriving at the conference room, Reporter Zhai Yang was already prepared.
Throughout the interview, Qin Yunxuan performed flawlessly. Facing the camera, she spoke confidently and articulately, without a trace of shyness or discomfort.
After all, she was a major celebrity from a parallel world. Such a small-scale interview was nothing to her.
The hour-long interview concluded quickly. Zhai Yang was very pleased; he had gathered a lot of valuable information and material. With just a bit of artistic refinement back at the station, he could produce a perfect special feature.
After the interview, Qin Yunxuan wasted no time. She immediately submitted her leave of absence application and then plunged headfirst into preparations for the “Innovation Cup” competition.
She took this Innovation Cup competition very seriously. Moreover, she was eager to see how much of a stir the project she had meticulously prepared would cause in this world.
After conducting thorough research, Qin Yunxuan had gained a comprehensive understanding of this world’s technological landscape.
“Since artificial intelligence in this world is still in its infancy… why don’t I write a real AI program?”
As for the so-called “artificial intelligence” on this Earth, Qin Yunxuan could only sigh in despair. It was clearly just voice recognition! It practically sullied the very word “intelligence.”
