The campus of Eastern University could not be said to be small. The main campus alone had nearly 20,000 students. The campus covered an area of more than 2,000 acres. Jiang Dongjin enthusiastically introduced Eastern University to Chen Xing and Lin Yupei along the way. Needless to say, Eastern University was one of the key universities of Project 211. Both Chen Xing and Lin Yupei were from the Ministry, so they naturally knew about this. Jiang Dongjin focused on the development of Eastern University in the past few years. Thanks to the support of the Provincial government and Dongjiang Municipal Government, the construction of Eastern University in the past few years was obvious to all. The investment in the hardware facilities of the campus was as high as hundreds of millions.
This lake is quite beautiful. Walking to a small lake inside the campus, Lin Yupei's eyes slightly lit up. On the clear lake, there were a few water ducks that had just climbed out of the water and stood on the wooden house in the middle of the lake, playing.
This lake is one of the ten scenic spots of Eastern University, Dongming Lake. It was rebuilt last year. The pavilion in the middle of the lake, as well as the small wooden house for the water birds and ducks to rest, were all built last year. The water ducks were put into the lake by our Secretary Qin, saying that this would add a little vitality to the lake. Otherwise, it would be a dead lake. Jiang Dongjin said with a smile.
Ducks know the spring water is warm. Good. Chen Xing sighed with emotion. Looking at the ducks happily playing in the water, Chen Xing couldn't help but walk to the stone railing by the lake and stand there. There were many male and female students strolling by the lake. There were even students sitting on the stone benches reading books. In the pavilion in the middle of the lake, there was a pair of couples snuggling together. This was the most common scene on a university campus.
Some people were romantically involved, while others were still studying hard for the future. They didn't even have the time to find a girlfriend. The study room in the library, where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold, was occupied at any time. There were hundreds of different ways. Some left a book before leaving at night, some left a note saying that someone was already occupied, and some placed a pile of books under a chair. Chen Xing couldn't help but smile when he thought of these. It was a beautiful memory.
He glanced at Jiang Dongjin, who was following him closely. If Jiang Dongjin wasn't following him, he could casually ask the students in the campus and perhaps he could learn something useful.
There's a bigger lake on the west side of our school. There are fountains, rockery, and parks. It's the most beautiful scenic spot in our school. It's the favorite place for students and teachers. Do you want me to take Director Chen and Director Lin to have a look? Jiang Dongjin looked at the time and suggested. It was about time for them to go to the hotel.
There's no need. I'll look at it when I have time in the next two days. Chen Xing shook his head with a smile. Originally, he wanted to walk around casually and find out more about the students. Unexpectedly, it turned into enjoying the scenery. It seemed that Jiang Dongjin was intentionally dragging them around.
After resting for a while, Jiang Dongjin received a call and told Chen Xing that Secretary Qin and President Wu's car were already waiting at the entrance of Dongda Hotel. They should go back and set off for Dongjiang Hotel.
Chen Xing nodded. These social engagements were unavoidable. Not to mention, they couldn't do anything with Jiang Dongjin following them.
The group set off for the hotel. Eastern University had booked two private rooms in the hotel. Chen Xing and Lin Yupei were invited to the first room. Eastern University's Party Committee Secretary Qin Jianhui, President Wu Gubo, and several other school leaders were also sitting at this table, including the Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee Chen Yishan, the Executive Vice President Hu Rongxuan, and others. The other three people from the Department of Higher Education sat in the next room, accompanied by two vice presidents of Eastern University. Tonight, Eastern University's lineup could be said to be particularly attentive to Chen Xing's group.
Director Chen, let me propose a toast to you. This time, there have been a series of incidents of students jumping off buildings in Eastern University, which has caused a negative impact on society. The Ministry has immediately sent a task force here, which makes us feel very warm. On behalf of Eastern University, I would like to thank the Ministry for their support of Eastern University. Qin Jianhui picked up his glass and stood up.
When Qin Jianhui said this, President Wu Gubo, who was sitting next to him, also had a smile on his face. In this university, it was hard to say whether the Party Secretary or the President was more powerful. Just like in a local place, who was more powerful, the Party Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee or the Mayor? The division of labor between the two was different. China was a socialist country with its own characteristics under the leadership of the Party, and the government worked under the leadership of the Party. According to this explanation, the Party Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee was definitely more powerful than the Mayor. However, in reality, this was not necessarily the case. Some Mayors had a strong background, while the Party Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee was a little weaker. The Mayor often suppressed the Party Secretary to the point where he couldn't breathe. The key was who had a bigger background.
It was the same on university campuses. Although the President was in charge of the system, it had to have Chinese characteristics. In universities, the President was in charge of the system under the leadership of the Party Committee. Some universities had been calling for the strengthening of the President's function, and there were situations where the Party Secretary was not too involved. However, in Eastern University, the Party Secretary, Qin Jianhui, could be said to have the power of the Party and the Party. He was even in charge of academic affairs, which led to Wu Gubo's prestige in the university was not very high. It would be strange if the relationship between the two was good. However, Wu Gubo had a good relationship with Qin Jianhui. He did not show any strong dissatisfaction and was always smiling, as if he was used to being led.
Chen Xing did not know much about the internal affairs of Eastern University. At this moment, he did not feel that there was anything wrong with Wu Gubo's performance. He raised his glass and clinked it with Qin Jianhui. Secretary Qin was too polite. The leaders of the Ministry were also very concerned about the incident and hoped that the university could properly deal with the aftermath and eliminate the impact of the incident.
With the concern and support of the leaders of the Ministry, coupled with the guidance of Director Chen, it was believed that this incident would soon subside. Qin Jianhui glanced at Chen Xing and said with a smile.
Secretary Qin, I don't dare to say such words. We are here to help the university do a good job with the students. We dare not talk about guidance. Chen Xing shook his head and looked a little sad. Every university student was the future talent of the motherland. Three young lives were lost just like that. He hoped that similar incidents would not happen again. It was necessary to strengthen the psychological counseling and education of the students.
Of course, no one wanted to see this kind of thing happen. In the past few days, our university leaders have also held several targeted meetings. All the counselors and teachers have been stationed in the school dormitories. There must be a teacher on each floor who can communicate with the students immediately and listen to the students' demands. There is also a department leader in charge of each building, dividing the responsibility to the individual to prevent such incidents from happening again. At the same time, the university has also set up a psychological counseling room in every secondary school to actively do the psychological work of the students and nip the problem in the bud. Qin Jianhui nodded seriously and said with a serious look.
Chen Xing nodded. At this time, it was not convenient for him to comment on the positive measures that had been taken by Eastern University. Based on what Qin Jianhui said, these measures were necessary. Chen Xing also expressed his agreement.
The families of the deceased students must also do a good job of comforting them to avoid unnecessary situations. Chen Xing suddenly mentioned.
Yes, our university has specially arranged for three teachers to receive the families of the three students and actively communicate with them. Qin Jianhui's eyes flickered for a moment, but he quickly concealed it.
Chen Xing did not say anything more. The two sides then chatted casually about some topics related to the students. Chen Xing did not ask about the cause of the students' suicide, which made Qin Jianhui feel slightly strange. He had already prepared a set of words to say, but since Chen Xing did not ask, he naturally did not want to take the initiative to mention it. The dinner ended at eight o 'clock. Chen Xing said that he could not handle the alcohol and wanted to go back to rest. Qin Jianhui also smiled and said that Chen Xing and his party had just arrived today and should indeed rest early. Only then did the banquet end. Chen Xing and Lin Yupei sat in the car arranged by Eastern University and returned to the university hotel. Qin Jianhui and Wu Gubo exchanged a few words with Chen Xing and left one after another, leaving Jiang Dongjin, the director of the school's Party Committee Office, to accompany them.
Director Jiang, you also go back. We will contact you tomorrow. Chen Xing said to Jiang Dongjin.
Well, I will go back to my room first. Director Chen, if you need anything, please call me at any time. I am next door to Director Chen. Jiang Dongjin nodded with a smile and pointed to the room next door.
Director Jiang is also next door? Chen Xing was stunned for a moment and looked up at Jiang Dongjin.
The university leaders attach great importance to Director Chen and his party's work of guiding the students. These days, they let me stay in the nearby Eastern University Hotel so that I can take care of the needs of Director Chen and his party. Jiang Dongjin answered Chen Xing's question with a smile.
Really … thank you for the concern and support of your university leaders. Chen Xing looked at Jiang Dongjin for a moment and finally smiled.
Then Director Chen, you rest. Call me if you need anything. Jiang Dongjin smiled and went into his room.
Director Chen, the people of Eastern University are really enthusiastic. Lin Yupei was still standing next to Chen Xing. Watching Jiang Dongjin's door close, Lin Yupei had a strange look in her eyes.
That means the university doesn't pay enough attention to us. Chen Xing smiled. There was a hidden meaning in his words. Director Lin, you should also rest early.
Lin Yupei nodded, turned around and went into her room. Her room was next to Chen Xing's on the left. Chen Xing stood at the door for a while. After entering the room, he washed his face with cold water. He suddenly felt much more energetic. Chen Xing didn't drink much at night, so he didn't feel drunk. Looking at the time, it was only 8 o 'clock. Chen Xing walked to the window and looked down. There were still many students coming and going from the university gate. For a university campus, this time was still very lively.
Looking at Jiang Dongjin's room on the right, the light was on. Chen Xing didn't know what to think. He turned off the light in his room, walked to the bed and lay down. He opened his eyes and stared at the ceiling, motionless.
After an unknown period of time, Chen Xingcai suddenly moved. He raised his hand to check the time again. It was around nine o 'clock. Chen Xingcai sat up from the bed and gently opened the door. He entered the elevator, exited the hotel, and walked towards the main road of the university.
Chen Xing's figure just came out of the hotel gate. In Jiang Dongjin's room on the fifth floor, Jiang Dongjin, who had drunk a lot and was woken up by the phone call, hurriedly put on his clothes and ran out of the room.
"Where is Director Chen? Which direction did he go? " Jiang Dongjin ran out of his room and went to the lobby of the hotel. He hurriedly asked the receptionist in the lobby, one hand still buttoning his suit jacket.
"He just went out and went to the university." The receptionist pointed in that direction.
Jiang Dongjin didn't even have time to nod. He directly ran out of the hotel, feeling depressed. He clearly saw the light in Chen Xing's room go off and waited for a while. When he didn't hear any sound from Chen Xing's room, he couldn't resist the sleepiness and fell into a deep sleep. He estimated that he slept for less than half an hour before he was woken up by the phone downstairs.
The Eastern University Hotel was built inside the gate of Eastern University. It itself was a property of Eastern University. The staff of the hotel also belonged to the logistics center of Eastern University. From the moment Chen Xing and his entourage checked in, several staff members on duty at the front desk of the hotel were told to pay close attention to the movements of Chen Xing and his entourage. If they saw anyone going out alone, they had to call them immediately.
Jiang Dongjin originally thought that Chen Xing also drank a little tonight and would go to bed early. He didn't expect that Chen Xing would still go out at this time. At the banquet in the evening, Chen Xing's words and deeds also showed that they came down to cooperate with Eastern University. Not only Qin Jianhui, but even Jiang Dongjin felt that Chen Xing and his entourage should be well-behaved. After the banquet in the evening, Jiang Dongjin also relaxed a little. At least, he didn't expect that Chen Xing would go out alone now.
While chasing into the university, Jiang Dongjin called Qin Jianhui to briefly report the situation. At the same time, he asked his subordinates to inform the department leaders stationed at the various student dormitories. If they saw Chen Xing, they had to report back quickly.
Where did this person go? After Jiang Dongjin finished the phone call, he also walked quite a distance. He chased along the central main road of the university, which was also the road he took Chen Xing and Lin Yupei in the evening. He thought that Chen Xing should be going in this direction. At this moment, he chased quite a distance, half running and half walking. It was reasonable to say that he should have caught up with Chen Xing, but he still couldn't see Chen Xing's figure.
Puzzled, Jiang Dongjin halted his steps. Since Chen Xing was nowhere to be seen, Jiang Dongjin thought that Chen Xing might have taken a detour at the side of the main road. Beads of perspiration could be seen on Jiang Dongjin's forehead as he cursed under his breath. For a moment, he didn't know where to look. Turning around, Jiang Dongjin helplessly turned back and searched for Chen Xing through another small road.
After Chen Xing came out of the hotel, he didn't continue to walk along the road that Jiang Dongjin took them to in the evening. After walking for a while, he turned into a small road. He had seen this road in the evening, but with Jiang Dongjin by his side, he didn't say anything. Coming out alone at night, Chen Xing treated it as a stroll to enjoy the scenery of Eastern University. He took the small road himself. Most importantly, Chen Xing also subconsciously felt that the people from Eastern University would follow him, so he deliberately avoided them.
As it turned out, the small road that Chen Xing took made it difficult for Jiang Dongjin to find him. At this moment, Jiang Dongjin tried to call Chen Xing a few times, but no one answered. Little did he know that Chen Xing had set his phone to silent mode.
Chen Xing walked along the small road. On both sides of the road were green trees and lawns. In the woods, couples in twos and threes could be vaguely seen sitting together intimately. Chen Xing glanced over and felt that it was not suitable for children. University couples had always been quite open-minded. During the day, when walking through the woods on campus, condoms could often be seen thrown everywhere. At night, some thrill-seeking couples would have sex in the dark and gloomy woods. After they were done, they would casually throw their condoms on the ground. This had almost become a scenery on campus. Although Chen Xing didn't think that this was worth advocating, once the passion of young couples was ignited, it was not surprising that they would settle it on the spot.
When Chen Xing himself was a student, he had seen this kind of thing a lot. The woods on campus had always been the place that he and Zhao Qing frequented the most. It was just that they had never done it in the woods before. Thinking of this, Chen Xing looked at the couples in the woods with their mouths pressed together, leaving only the back of their heads facing the road. Chen Xing smiled. This scene was also a dust-laden memory for him.
Chen Xing didn't look at the woods anymore. He didn't have the hobby of peeping at others. He continued to walk along the small road. After a few minutes, Chen Xing saw a pond flowing like a small river. As he walked down, the pond was connected to a lake. It was bigger than the Dongming Lake that Jiang Dongjin had introduced to them in the evening. It was one of the ten sceneries of Eastern University. Chen Xing thought that this should be the other lake that Jiang Dongjin had mentioned.
As Chen Xing walked, he looked around. There were many students sitting on the small stone benches along the lake. Most of them were couples. It was rare for Chen Xing to see a student sitting alone, staring at the lake in a daze. He even had a cigarette in his mouth. Chen Xing walked over to the student and squatted down beside him. Brother, everyone else is in pairs. Why are you alone?
Chen Xing's sudden voice obviously startled the student. He turned his head and looked at Chen Xing. The student's eyes were full of doubt. At first glance, Chen Xing knew that he didn't look like a student.
After the evening self-study session, he came out for a walk when he had nothing to do. The student responded to Chen Xing's words in a lukewarm manner.
Come, try this cigarette of mine. Chen Xing smiled and took out a pack of soft Chunghwa cigarettes from his pocket. His cigarettes were all given to him by others. He didn't smoke much, but the pack of cigarettes he carried with him always came in handy.
Hey, what a good cigarette! The student's eyes lit up. The cigarettes he smoked were only five or six dollars a pack. When he saw a good cigarette, he quickly took it and threw away the cigarette that had almost a stub left. He lit it up happily and looked at Chen Xing again. Finally, there was a smile on his face. Brother, I don't think you're a teacher in our school.
Teacher? Can't I be a student? Chen Xing asked with a smile. After all, Eastern University still had a graduate school.
The student was slightly stunned and then nodded. That's right, you should be a graduate student.
Which graduate student do I look like? Chen Xing said half-jokingly.
I can't guess. Brother, you can afford to smoke such good cigarettes. You really don't look like a graduate student. The young student looked at Chen Xing suspiciously.
My cigarettes were also given to me by others. I can't afford to smoke such good cigarettes myself. Chen Xing answered casually and pretended to smile casually. Recently, our school is really famous. In the first week of school, we jumped three times in a row. It's almost comparable to the jump of a certain company two years ago. The newspapers are going crazy. At noon today, someone revealed the explosive news on the Internet. Brother, I don't know if you saw it. It's said that the son of Secretary Qin of our school made it. Do you think it's true? Towards the end, Chen Xing lowered his voice and put on a mysterious look.
Who knows whether the news on the Internet is true or not. I've been in the school for almost a year and I've never heard that Secretary Qin's son works in our school. But then again, I'm not from the accounting school, so I don't know much about it. I rarely see a big leader like Secretary Qin once a year. I don't even know what his son looks like. The young student smiled and curled his lips.
It seems that you really don't care about your school. Chen Xing smiled and looked a little disappointed. It was not easy for him to find a student to talk to, but the answer he got was really disappointing.
This was how it was these days. As long as it didn't happen to people close to you, no one would care about the life or death of others. Everyone swept the snow in front of their own door and didn't care about the frost on other people's roof. Although people were talking about it these days, they talked from the perspective of bystanders, just like watching a show. Who would care about other people's business? Besides, the school didn't allow people to talk nonsense. These days, many reporters came to the school to interview, and the teachers kept a close eye on them. If anyone dared to talk nonsense, it would affect the school's reputation. If it was serious, they might not be issued a graduation certificate. The young student shook his head and looked at Chen Xing with a smile. "Brother, I don't think you are a graduate student. You are more like a reporter."
"Ha, do I look like a reporter?" Chen Xing was stunned for a moment, and then he smiled bitterly.
After chatting with the young student for a while, Chen Xing was sure that the other party really didn't know anything about this matter. What he knew was only superficial. Chen Xing also stood up and walked to another place. Although he didn't learn anything from the student, it wasn't like he didn't gain anything. At the very least, according to the student, the school's punishment measures forbade students from talking nonsense, and even raised it to the level of not issuing a graduation certificate. This kind of punishment could be said to be harsh. Was it necessary?
Sometimes, it was not a good thing that the school was too big. Chen Xing muttered to himself. The main campus of Eastern University was more than 2,000 acres, and there were nearly 20,000 students. They were not from the same department, so they really didn't know much about the matters of other departments. Chen Xing was more or less sure that the student wasn't lying. As the student said, in today's society, human nature was cold. If it didn't happen to someone they knew, who would care about the life or death of a stranger?
Chen Xing continued to walk forward, but he didn't realize that there was a couple following behind him. This couple was noticed by Chen Xing when he was talking to the student just now. When Chen Xing got up and left, the couple followed behind him as if they were taking a stroll by the lake.
Chen Xing walked about a hundred meters away and finally came across a student who was sitting alone. The others were all couples in love, or the man was passionately pursuing the woman. Without hesitation, Chen Xing sat down next to the person who was sitting alone. However, this time it was a female student. Chen Xing's action really scared the other party. The female student glanced at Chen Xing and got up to leave.
Student, do I look like a hooligan? Chen Xing looked helplessly at the female student who was about to leave.
You don't look like a hooligan, but we don't know each other, right? The female student scrutinized Chen Xing. She wasn't very afraid. There were many students of both genders by the lake. The white street lights were also on a few steps away. The light was very bright. She wasn't afraid that Chen Xing would do anything stupid. A random shout could attract the attention of the people around.
I'm just tired of walking. I saw an empty seat here, so I took a rest. It seems that I scared you. Chen Xing looked innocent.
Perhaps Chen Xing's sincere smile made the female student let down her guard a little. She hesitated for a moment before sitting down again. However, she did not speak to Chen Xing. Instead, she held her chin and gazed into the distance with a sorrowful expression.
Student, if I'm disturbing you by sitting here, I'll sit somewhere else. Chen Xing said and was about to stand up.
It's okay. You can sit. You can sit. The female student said lightly. Obviously, she was absent-minded.
Student, you seem to have something on your mind. Don't tell me that you have taken things too hard? Hehe, tell me if you have something on your mind. Just treat me as a confidant. Anyway, you don't know me. If you tell me tonight, we won't see each other tomorrow. You won't feel embarrassed. Don't keep things in your heart. Otherwise, if something happens … You know, there have been several tragedies in our school recently. Chen Xing tried to enlighten her as a student.
I'm not that stupid. No matter how hard I take things, I won't let anyone bully me. I'll definitely punish the bad guys through legal means. Death is just the stupidest way. The female student seemed to be talking to herself. Then she seemed to realize something. She stared at Chen Xing with a vigilant expression. You're a student of our school? I don't think you look like a student.
I'm a postgraduate student … Chen Xing wailed. He didn't look that old. It was really a blow to him. At first glance, others would think that he didn't look like a student.
Oh, he's a postgraduate student. The female student nodded and didn't ask any more questions. In fact, Chen Xing didn't look old. His face was still very young. However, there was a sense of vicissitudes in his body. People who had struggled in the society would always look more mature. They were definitely not comparable to students who were still in the ivory tower looking forward to a bright future.
The female student didn't ask any more questions. However, Chen Xing suddenly paid attention. He had sensed something unusual from the female student's words just now. Student, from what you said just now, it seems that you know something.
How would I know anything? I'm just talking nonsense. The female student glanced at Chen Xing and kept her mouth shut.
That's right. Recently, our school is in a state of panic. Everyone doesn't dare to speak casually. If we're not careful, we might even lose our graduation certificate. At that time, we'll cry to death. We worked so hard to go to university. Isn't it just for that piece of paper? Chen Xing seemed to agree with her.
Don't dare to speak nonsense? People's mouths are on other people's faces. Can the school stop everyone from talking? It's better to prevent people from talking than to prevent a river from flowing. The school is playing with fire by doing this. Evil people will get their retribution sooner or later. At noon, there were already people who dared to post on the Internet. Those are the brave students. The female student's mood suddenly became agitated.
Student, you seem to know a lot. Chen Xing pretended to be indifferent and asked.
I'm from the Accounting School. I know more than others. That beast of a section chief will get his retribution sooner or later. His father is the leader of the school, so what? The net of law is long and wide. I don't believe that they can cover the truth with one hand. The female student said angrily.
"Shh, lower your voice. Don't let others hear it." Chen Xing looked around. There was a couple snuggling on the lawn of the lake diagonally opposite. Chen Xing glanced at them and didn't pay attention to them.
"I think you're a man, but you're just like others. You're all as timid as a mouse and afraid of being retaliated. You're even worse than a girl like me." The female student looked at Chen Xing with a little disdain.
Chen Xing really didn't know whether to laugh or cry. It was not easy to meet someone who knew something about the situation, but he became as timid as a mouse when he carefully inquired about it.
Chen Xing didn't notice that when he was talking to the female student, the couple on the lawn opposite had already stood up. The man whispered something to the woman beside him and turned to make a phone call.
"Chief Qin, I met a man by the lake. He looks like a reporter from outside the school. It seems that he pretended to be a student of our school and asked someone about the recent student suicide. Would you like to come and have a look?" The student on the phone said to Chief Qin on the opposite side.
"F * ck, it's a reporter again. These reporters are really haunting me. I must catch them and teach them a lesson. Xiao Zhang, keep an eye on them. I'll be there right away." Chief Qin flew into a rage. He had been pestered by reporters for the past few days and had been suppressing his anger for a long time. He was even more annoyed that those reporters would not let go of the matter.
Chen Xing didn't notice the situation next to him. The woman sitting next to him obviously knew a lot about the suicide incident, and from her tone, she seemed to have some inside information. This was the same speculation that Chen Xing had after reading the online post at noon. At least it confirmed that the online exposure by the student of Eastern University with a conscience had a certain degree of credibility. Chen Xing became spirited and planned to find out more about the situation from the female student.
"Student, you're from the accounting department. Do you know the two female students who jumped off the building?" "Sigh, it's really a pity. They're still in their second year. Their lives haven't even begun, and they're already gone. These two junior sisters are really too stupid." Chen Xing sighed.
"They're too stupid, really too stupid. They shouldn't have given up so easily. If they couldn't sue the school, they could go to the city. If they couldn't sue the city, they could go to the province. I don't believe that there's no reasonable place. But they chose the stupidest method." The female student actually cried as she spoke.
Chen Xing was a little stunned. Looking at the female student who suddenly burst into tears, Chen Xing recovered after a while. "Student, do you know those two junior sisters?
That's the bastard. Everyone, go and beat him up. This bastard came to our school to flirt with female students. Beat him up! "
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