School Beauty's Invincible Martial Expert-Chapter 394 - : Negotiations from Both Sides

Chapter 394: Chapter 394: Negotiations from Both Sides

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Xiao Han’s lips curved into a smile, then he said, “Mhm. I promise you, and moreover, I guarantee I’ll win a medal in the National University Championship!”

“Good!” Chen Aiguo heard this and was overjoyed, saying, “Next year’s University Championship will be held in our provincial city. I appoint you as Shuimu University’s student representative. As the host, Shuimu University must win several medals, or it would be simply inexcusable.”

The conversation beside the wild lake seemed harmonious. It was also very relaxed and joyful.

Chen Aiguo assured Xiao Han that he would definitely settle the matter with Huang Xiaolong.

“Alright, then it’s decided, just like that.” Xiao Han nodded.

Well, it saved him a hundred thousand RMB. Even though he was representing Shuimu University in the National University Championship, it was his honor. After all, he was a student of Shuimu University and theoretically should represent Shuimu in the competition. All this was expected and normal.

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Xiao Han turned and left, while Chen Aiguo watched his retreating figure with a satisfied smile on his face. For the sake of Shuimu University, to enhance its reputation, to create a good learning environment and academic atmosphere, the middle-aged man had inadvertently acquired White Frost in the water’s reflection, turning a shade of grey-white.

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One day at the end of December.

More than ten members of the Huang Family came to the school for negotiations. As the only son of the Huang Family, and the child with the most promise and hope, they had indeed invested a lot of effort in Huang Xiaolong. But to their dismay, their son had his arm broken at school. This was indescribably saddening and heartbreaking.

The Huang Family, aiming to secure more compensation, rallied their relatives and friends.

Shuimu University’s attitude this time was quite accommodating, hosting the entire family. The school’s guest house arranged their accommodations, providing lodgings for their party of more than ten people.

The negotiation took place in Shuimu University’s conference room.

The school’s administrators and leaders from the Physical Education Department were all present, as were over ten members of the Huang Family.

Principal Chen Aiguo personally chaired the negotiation meeting.

“Principal Chen, our demand is clear—we are seeking a compensation of five hundred thousand RMB. Additionally, we want our son to transfer to another department,” stated Huang Xiaolong’s father, his face solemn. “To raise this son, our family spent a great fortune, sparing no expense. We were about to see the fruits of our labor, but they were unexpectedly knocked down before ripening. If it were possible to restore my son’s arm to its original condition, I would rather not take the half a million.”

“Ah, I understand your feelings,” Chen Aiguo sighed, then continued, “However, the compensation amount is substantial, and I cannot agree to it. But we can discuss the transfer to another department. After all, Huang Xiaolong is our student, and the incident occurred at our school. It is only right that we take responsibility.”

“Is five hundred thousand too much?” The Huang Family members immediately grew anxious.

“Exactly, is it too much? It’s just a broken arm, but you have to realize, this has ruined our child’s life!”

The Huang Family appeared extremely agitated and angry.

“Quiet, quiet!” The head of the Disciplinary Department stood up, his imposing figure projecting authority. As the large, powerful man stood, his command resonated, and everyone quieted down.

This was, after all, Shuimu University’s territory, and no one dared to act out of line here.

“We definitely cannot compensate five hundred thousand!” Chen Aiguo glanced at the Huang Family members, then said, “The school has discussed it, and can offer at most two hundred thousand in compensation. Additionally, any other department in the school—you can choose wherever you like, Huang Xiaolong can transfer at any time.”

“No, that’s too little.”

“Two hundred thousand, are you kidding me?”

A group of people were filled with righteous indignation. Two hundred thousand was far too little for them, especially compared to their expectations. Five hundred thousand and two hundred thousand were more than one and a half times apart.

Such compensation clearly did not meet the Huang Family’s expectations. Naturally, they were unwilling to accept such an outcome. They would rather refuse the offer than feel insulted. Two hundred thousand for destroying a child’s future was far too egregious for them.

“Everyone be quiet!” The authoritative presence of the Disciplinary Department head truly made them feel somewhat fearful.

The Huang Family immediately fell silent, their angry eyes fixed on the other side. They were clearly furious. However, being on someone else’s turf, they were definitely not willing to accept such an outcome, so they could only comply with others’ arrangements meekly.

After a long while, Chen Aiguo smiled and said, “I’m giving you two options. First, accept the five hundred thousand in compensation, but Huang Xiaolong is not allowed to transfer departments; second, accept the two hundred thousand in compensation, and Huang Xiaolong is permitted to transfer to any department of your choosing.”

“No, we want 500,000, and we also demand a department transfer!”

“Yes, 500,000 is our bottom line. And a department transfer is mandatory.”

The Huang Family members clamored loudly, seemingly with the attitude that they wouldn’t leave without the money. The Huang Family’s minimum expectation was 500,000, and they had agreed on their way there that if they didn’t get 500,000, they would make a scene at Shuimu University. They would absolutely not allow any price reduction. So, they were very unwilling to be bargained down.

Chen Aiguo sneered, “That’s fine, you can make your own choice!”

“We demand 500,000 and the freedom to change departments!” The Huang Family’s rhetoric was nothing more than what Chen Jiguang had fed them. Chen Jiguang had always treated Huang Xiaolong like his own child. Thus, he naturally wanted to provide Huang Xiaolong with the best option. With Chen Jiguang pulling strings behind the scenes, the Huang Family had it easy to negotiate.

“Agreed!” Chen Aiguo suddenly spoke, looking at the Huang Family. The Huangs were stunned—the previously unyielding Chen Aiguo was now agreeing so readily. This abrupt change left the Huang Family unable to adapt.

“What?” The Huangs were taken aback.

“Hmm!” Chen Aiguo nodded, then said, “The choice is in your hands. You decide. If you insist on 500,000 and demand the freedom to transfer departments, then you should look for another school. Our Shuimu University has never indulged people like this!”

With that, Chen Aiguo left the room.

Watching him leave, the meeting room fell into utter silence.

The director of the Discipline Office chuckled, “Are you satisfied now? Heh!”

After speaking, he too turned and walked away. The other university leaders also left the scene one after another, leaving only the Huang Family in the meeting room. The more than ten members of the Huang Family looked at each other, none of them having anticipated the situation would come to this.

“Call the police,” said Huang Xiaolong’s uncle at this moment. “If they won’t indulge us, we can’t let them have their way either.”

“Right!” Several people agreed one after another.

“No!” The family elder, who was also Huang Xiaolong’s grandfather, Old Master Huang, immediately shook his head, then said, “Xiaolong still has to stay at the school. Are you planning to fall out with the school? Once you fall out with the school, it won’t be good for you.”

His words seemed reasonable, and everyone fell silent.

After all, Huang Xiaolong still needed to study at the university. If the university really agreed to the 500,000 compensation and also consented to a department transfer for Huang Xiaolong, it would be one thing. But angering the university would not bode well for Huang Xiaolong.

Maybe the university would make things difficult for him in the future, causing him trouble at any given moment.

Or possibly bringing misfortune upon him at any time. After all, Huang Xiaolong was a Physical Education student, who had been admitted through special recruitment, with disastrous academic results. If he transferred to another department, his grades would surely be at the bottom. Therefore, he couldn’t graduate based on academic performance alone. If he didn’t earn enough credits, he wouldn’t be able to receive his diploma. Without a diploma, he would at best be a high school graduate for life, not even considered a university graduate.

“Old Master is right!” Huang Xiaolong’s father spoke earnestly, “I think this is a problem. We need to have a good talk with the school.”

“Yes!” the uncle nodded, saying, “Indeed, it’s a problem, and this matter must be resolved.”

“How do we resolve it when we’ve been at a standoff all this time?”

“What do we do then?”

“How about we just agree to their terms?”

The family began discussing. After all, having a diploma from Shuimu University would make job hunting easier in the future. As for the content learned at the university, it had no relevance to future job prospects, because the chances of getting a job related to your major after graduation are slim. And the prestige of Shuimu University was very influential domestically; fresh graduates entering the workforce could start with a minimum salary of 5,000 RMB. This was a considerable temptation for the Huang Family.

“Fine, let’s agree to their terms!” At this moment, Huang Xiaolong’s father spoke, “However, they must guarantee that Xiaolong can graduate normally. Even if he doesn’t have enough credits, he must graduate, otherwise, if he can’t get his diploma later, he’d be nothing but a waste after leaving the school!”

“Exactly, exactly!” Everyone nodded in agreement.

Afterward, the group immediately contacted the teachers, hoping to restart negotiations.

Chen Aiguo also returned to the meeting room. His earlier action was simply to give the Huangs an opportunity to negotiate properly in the meeting room and to provide a buffer to the intense situation. Back in the meeting room, Chen Aiguo glanced at the Huang Family and said, “What now? Compromising?”

“Heh heh…” Old Master Huang chuckled and said, “Principal, the person I have respected most in my life is the scholar. I heard that Principal Chen is a talented alumnus from Peking University. I respect you the most. Since you’ve already proposed a plan, then we can only respect your decision. We’ve decided to comply with the school’s arrangements.”