"Guaranteed research placement?"

Upon hearing this term, Jiang Yu felt completely baffled.

To be honest, the reason he decided to start a stall in the school cafeteria was because he still had some courses in the first semester of his senior year, and he didn't want to skip classes and leave any regrets about his university life.

However, plans never keep up with changes.

As the stall's business grew increasingly busy, especially after opening this Seventh Dining Hall, he barely had any time to attend classes anymore.

If it weren't for Teacher Xiong standing here now, reminding him he's still a senior student, he would almost forget he hasn't graduated yet.

But, what on earth is guaranteed research placement?

To be honest, although the best path for his major after graduation, aside from taking civil service exams and further studies, is to pursue research, he never considered this path at all!

Yet now, after having put all this behind him, the opportunity for guaranteed research placement is suddenly in front of him?

This is truly a bit surreal!

"Yes, actually the work of guaranteed research placement started back in September, but at that time, I just didn't think of it. Moreover, with the beginning of the term being busy, you got overlooked."

Teacher Xiong smiled a bit awkwardly and continued,

"This time, Minister Fan from the publicity department mentioned it to me, then I suddenly realized, you're already a senior.

As Minister Fan said, for such an outstanding student like you, if we can't guarantee research placement, it would be a failure of our school!"

Although saying this, Jiang Yu isn't mindless. He certainly knows why he wasn't listed in the research placement recommendation list that began in September.

Not being on it is actually normal!

Because his usual grades were average, not meeting the recommendation criteria.

Moreover, back in September, he had just opened the "Jiang Family Soup Dumplings" shop in the second cafeteria, without anything special about him. Unless Teacher Xiong was out of his mind, would he list him in the recommendation?

As for why the "guaranteed research placement" matter is brought up again now...

Jiang Yu thinks, besides the Seventh Dining Hall gaining fame and increasing the school's reputation, it's likely Minister Fan saw another role of the Seventh Dining Hall from the reception of Liu Xining and Xie Siqi there.

And that's being responsible for the school's reception work.

Imagine, although Jiangzhou University is low-key, it's the only 211 university in the province, relatively strong.

Not to mention, every year there are some sister schools participating in exchanges, occasionally hosting one or two academic conferences. At those times, if these visiting scholars and leaders taste the delicious food of Seventh Dining Hall, not to mention, that face is definitely saved!

In short, binding Jiang Yu tightly to Jiangzhou University is definitely the right move!

Thinking of this, Jiang Yu smiled and asked:

"Teacher Xiong, it's already been three months since September, is it too late?"

"You don't need to worry about this; as long as you are willing, I can get it done for you."

Teacher Xiong waved his hand, speaking earnestly,

"Xiaojiang, although you probably are not short of money now, you are still young. Regardless of whether you will need it in the future, enriching your life with more knowledge is never wrong."

He paused for a moment and added,

"To speak frankly, if you go for guaranteed research placement, you'll still be a student here, so you can continue enjoying the preferential policy of the Seventh Dining Hall.

But if you graduate next year, then you'll be considered a member of society, and it won't be fitting for the school to let you use such a big building for free, many are envious."

Jiang Yu: "..."

Oh my, so that's where the catch is!

But it doesn't matter either way, whether or not to go for the guaranteed research placement, it indeed has little impact on him now.

Since the school is considerate, rejecting it would indeed be ungrateful.

Not to mention, if his grandmother knows he's pursuing graduate studies, she'd be very happy too, right?

She wouldn't care whether he got the graduate placement by himself or through the school's recommendation!

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but laugh and say:

"Then, thank you Teacher Xiong, and sorry for the extra trouble!"

After chatting idly for a couple more sentences with Teacher Xiong, Jiang Yu saw him out of the dining hall and returned to the kitchen.

Once inside, he realized the operation table was filled with four large pots of dishes, with only some red oil and dry chili left at the bottom, everything else had been eaten up!

This group of foodies didn't leave a single bit of anything he could eat!

"Hey? Lao Jiang, where did you go earlier? I thought you made something delicious and hid to eat it yourself!"

Hu Zhihai seemed to have eaten too much, his chubby face flushed with red, thick lips looking as if swollen from spice, curiously said,

"I specially searched around but didn't find you, so I went back and kept eating!

I must say, the few dishes you made today were truly flavorful, next time make more, Xiaolu and the others eat way too much, at least half more than me!"

After speaking, he had a look of deep regret, as if missing a piece felt like losing a chunk of his flesh!

Lu Shuwu didn't even bother looking at him, disdainfully saying:

"I've never seen such a shameless person!"

The group chatted away happily, only Yan Tongtong noticed something was off. She cautiously approached and quietly asked:

"Senior Brother, did you go out for something earlier? Haven't had a chance to eat yet?"

"Hmm?" Jiang Yu looked at her with a face full of surprise.

"When we started eating, I saw you walk into the hall alone."

Yan Tongtong's face was a bit red; she gathered her courage, ran to the side, opened the steaming box, and brought out a large bowl of steaming rice, along with large bowls of sliced meat, fish slices, spicy blood tofu, and spicy chicken. She handed them to Jiang Yu and whispered,

"Senior Brother, it's still hot, eat up!"

After putting down the food, she turned around and ran away.

Jiang Yu: "???"

This little girl is adorably silly!

I'm the chef here; all the food in this dining hall is mine. If I really wanted to eat, would I starve myself?

She actually secretly saved food for me!

But I have to say, among so many people, Junior Sister Yan is the most warm-hearted one!

Jiang Yu couldn't help but smile and picked up his bowl and chopsticks, starting to eat with big bites.

After lunch, he took a cup from the cupboard, brewed himself a cup of tea, and went to rest in the corner.

Nowadays, the Seventh Dining Hall doesn't have as many customers as before, so there's no need to keep going round the clock. It's possible to rest when needed.

Lu Shuwu came over from the side, grinning, and asked:

"Boss, Christmas is coming soon. Should we decorate the dining hall and organize some Christmas activities to have fun with the students?"

"Christmas?"

Jiang Yu leaned back in the deck chair and glanced at Lu Shuwu, couldn't help but curl his lips,

"Are your brain circuits damaged? Do we really celebrate this holiday here?

We have so many traditional holidays of our own, why bother with Christmas?"

"Uh, lots of college students quite like celebrating Christmas. I see some businesses even use it as a promotional gimmick..."

"Anyway, I'm not celebrating, and the dining hall isn't planning any celebrations either."

Jiang Yu took a sip of tea, pondered a bit, and said,

"When New Year's Day comes, we can organize some activities to celebrate with everyone..."

"What activities?"

"There's still nearly half a month until New Year's Day, what's the rush?"

Seeing him so eager, Jiang Yu couldn't help teasing,

"Why? Brother Xiao Wu found a girlfriend in school? Eager for activities, why not bring her over and introduce her to everyone!"

"No, no!"

Lu Shuwu immediately waved his hands, denying,

"How could I have a girlfriend? Women would just slow down my eating pace!"

The two of them were chatting idly when Hu Zhihai suddenly ran in from outside, looking mysterious, and said:

"Lao Jiang, Lao Jiang! I've discovered a big secret!"

Jiang Yu was about to speak when Lu Shuwu beside him curiously asked:

"What's the big secret?"

"Just after lunch, I saw Lao Jia answer a phone call, then went out with a stern face. I thought he had something on his mind, so I didn't pay much attention."

Hu Zhihai took a deep breath before continuing,

"I was on my way to the library study room when I saw a middle-aged man and woman arguing with Lao Jia on the road. The three of them were heated and red-faced.

I don't know the specific situation, so I hurried back to get some help!"

He paused and added, "Oh, by the way, Lao Jia seemed very excited, his old face turned red!"

"Lao Jia? Tsk, I think he must have sneaked out without telling his family, and now they've found him."

Lu Shuwu raised his hand to scratch his head, frowned and said,

"Probably his family wants to take him back, but he's gotten used to the taste here at the dining hall and likely reluctant to leave."

"Eh, when you put it that way, Xiaolu, I feel like Lao Jia resembles you quite a bit?"

Hu Zhihai looked at Lu Shuwu with surprise, saying,

"You also secretly ran away from home and were caught by your grandfather, refusing to leave..."

"..."

Lu Shuwu looked at him speechlessly, arguing,

"How is this the same? Totally incomparable, come on! Lao Jia is older, it's dangerous for him to run around!

Besides, he probably has dietary restrictions; otherwise, his family wouldn't be so anxious."

"We don't know the situation at all, sitting here and imagining what's the point?"

Listening to the two of them "analyze," Jiang Yu suddenly stood up from his chair, put down his tea cup on the table beside him, and said with a smile,

"We should go check out what's happening, no matter who came for Lao Jia, we shouldn't let him be wronged so easily!"

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