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Chapter 231 - 229: Huang Xin can take so much, how much can Nan Zhubin take?

Chapter 231: Chapter 229: Huang Xin can take so much, how much can Nan Zhubin take?

After making this choice, Weng Pinting picked up the menu beside her. But after a moment’s thought, she decided to check her phone first.

The deliberate pauses in conversation were apparent, and Nan Zhubin quickly picked up the thread, beginning to talk to Huang Xin about the benefits of having Weng Pinting as a leader.

Things like advanced Management Psychology, a rich employee welfare system, many conveniences beyond just salary...

Plus, the consultant personally offering free guidance, high-level cases coming from personal connections, joint improvement through consultancy exchanges...

Not to mention having such a beautiful boss to please the eyes...

Actually, Nan Zhubin didn’t need to explain much.

Weng Pinting had a considerable reputation within the psychology field, and Huang Xin himself had used her articles as references while writing his papers and had enjoyed reading her published books.

It could be said that with Weng Pinting’s status and industry ethics, the studio she established was precisely the place Huang Xin most wanted to go after graduating from undergrad.

Nan Zhubin naturally knew that Huang Xin’s internal balance had already tilted.

Yet he continued to quietly "persuade" Huang Xin.

Because Nan Zhubin could see, after hearing his "introduction," the weary from traveling and being called to help Weng Pinting’s smile growing wider.

But soon, upon clearly seeing the information in the photos, Weng Pinting’s expression became serious again.

Thus, Nan Zhubin stopped speaking.

"Absolutely drug misuse." After a few breaths, Weng Pinting broke the silence, decisively concluding, "Many of the drugs shown shouldn’t appear in a depression medication intervention plan, and many highly addictive drugs should only be used for inpatient treatment."

She looked at Huang Xin: "Did you take this?"

Huang Xin nodded.

Some things are hard for the person involved to say themselves, so Nan Zhubin helped Huang Xin explain how he got the photos and the internal conflict he faced afterward.

Weng Pinting’s furrowed brows relaxed.

For the first time, she seriously assessed Huang Xin.

Under the scrutiny, Huang Xin suddenly felt a familiar vibe in Weng Pinting’s gaze, very similar to Nan Zhubin at times. But the aura brought by Weng Pinting’s status made Huang Xin feel far more pressure than from Nan Zhubin.

Luckily, soon Weng Pinting seemed to find what she wanted, her gaze softened.

"I mentioned you have two choices earlier. You already know the first one, and as for the second choice—originally, I had some concerns, wanted to see you in person before making a decision."

"But now I can tell you."

Weng Pinting asked: "Previously, you couldn’t make up your mind, partly because you were worried you couldn’t take down Lin Lulin, and partly because you worried that after Lin Lulin falls, you wouldn’t be able to graduate under a new mentor, or it would be very difficult, right?"

Huang Xin nodded.

"Therefore, I can offer you another solution—a way to continue your studies and graduate smoothly."

Weng Pinting looked at Huang Xin, smiling as she posed the answer in a questioning manner: "Do you know about collaborative training?"

...

Would Huang Xin not know?

With Huang Xin’s ambition, he was all too familiar.

Graduate collaborative training is an educational model where two or more institutions jointly participate in graduate education, aiming to improve the quality and comprehensive skills of graduate students through resource integration and multi-party collaboration.

"Collaborative" units come in various forms, such as domestic institutions collaborating, cross-border collaborations, schools partnering with research institutes, or schools collaborating with enterprises.

Each training method has its own characteristics.

If Weng Pinting used her newly established studio to collaborate with Jiangdu University for Huang Xin, then it would be the last scenario, "schools and enterprises collaborating." This training mode emphasizes the practical skills of graduate students, allowing them to accumulate extensive project work experience during their time at school, which can be directly transformed into organizational production power after graduation.

More importantly, the thesis topics and reviews during graduation are jointly determined by academic advisors and corporate mentors.

With Weng Pinting’s standing in the industry, she could secure many opportunities for Huang Xin. At least Huang Xin wouldn’t need to worry about sudden rejection leading to delays or even inability to graduate.

...

Huang Xin quickly asked excitedly: "You mean, the studio you established would conduct collaborative training with Jiangdu University, and you’d offer me a slot?"

There have been similar collaborative training projects in the department, but those slots are scarce among the students, and Huang Xin lacked the conditions and capability to fight for them.

But the answer Weng Pinting gave far exceeded Huang Xin’s expectations.

She slowly shook her head: "No, to establish a studio personally and develop it enough to launch joint projects with Jiangdu University would take another several years—so the collaborative training spot I’m offering you isn’t under my name but under my ’teacher’s’ name."

Weng Pinting’s teacher?

Huang Xin was speechless, as a name slowly emerged in his mind.

Weng Pinting watched the surprise spread throughout Huang Xin: "In other words, it’s a collaborative training project between Shoujing Normal University and Jiangdu University Normal University. This project is led by my teacher, and a spot is allocated to you."

"I can become Professor Bai’s student? Work on projects with him?!" Huang Xin nearly shouted.

Weng Pinting promptly doused him with cold water: "That’s not possible. Your graduate studies will continue as usual; my teacher will hardly have any interaction with you. The only change is having to intern occasionally at my studio. Only during graduation seasons for signatories will I handle it on his behalf to ensure your graduation."

"Of course, if during this period you show extraordinary qualities, then that’s another matter."

That was enough.

The signature of a top industry figure was already enough to bully with borrowed prestige. If Weng Pinting’s signature could make an ordinary graduate advisor reconsider, then her teacher’s signature could completely eliminate any other thoughts from a typical advisor.

In martial arts or fantasy novels, this would count as a Grandmaster’s "official disciple." Huang Xin could shamelessly use this title to establish his own studio in second-tier or third-tier cities after graduation, starting to show off then.

...

After stating this condition, Weng Pinting lowered her head again to continue examining the photos Huang Xin took.

Huang Xin couldn’t hide his excitement, but after glancing at Nan Zhubin, he unexpectedly calmed down.

He quietly asked: "Zhuren, Weng Pinting has given me so much care... has she promised you anything?"