Chapter 23: I Wonder If You Plan to Change Jobs?
Netizens were astounded by the admission of archaeologists that they couldn't match the anchor's skills, given that they thought Qin Mu was merely digging randomly.
"Random digging? Can random digging guarantee an intact rate of over 95% for thousands of cultural relics?" one netizen asked.
"Maybe you're not aware, but let me enlighten you. Hu Zhengchu, the president of the domestic archaeological association, is a true giant in the field, with no fewer than thirty tombs under his belt!" another added.
"I've heard that many prestigious universities invited him to serve as a dean, but he declined!" a netizen chimed in.
"Hiss! That's impressive! I had no idea such a prominent figure was here!" others commented.
After this burst of educational commentary, netizens finally recognized Hu Zhengchu's identity as a Taishan Beidou-level figure in archaeology.
But despite his status, he openly acknowledged that he was outperformed by Qin Mu in the field of archaeology.
"What exactly does this broadcaster do?" one netizen wondered.
"Shanhe University is truly a hidden gem. From painting and architecture to archaeology, it keeps challenging our expectations," another commented.
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, indeed. Isn't Qin Mu single-handedly responsible for all this?" someone marveled.
"I suddenly want to apply to study archaeology at Shanhe University. This is incredibly impressive. Can it outshine those prestigious 985 schools?" a netizen asked.
Qin Mu had given straightforward instructions and led the construction workers to excavate a large tomb, achieving an impressive 95% integrity rate for the cultural relics. If someone were to apply to Shanhe University, they could undoubtedly learn top-notch archaeological skills—though some playful netizens humorously referred to it as "tomb robbery."
Back at the construction site in Lincheng, once Hu Zhengchu confirmed that the cultural relics remained intact, he refrained from scolding Qin Mu and his team further. In fact, he expressed his gratitude to them publicly.
Qin Mu's proactive excavation had saved them a significant amount of time, considering that Hu Zhengchu's archaeological team, with just a dozen members, would have required at least one and a half months to complete the excavation. This was due to the limited workforce and the various stages of archaeological excavation, including report writing and approvals.
Furthermore, even with their efforts, Hu Zhengchu's team would not have been able to achieve a 95% recovery rate for the cultural relics.
Hu Zhengchu also took action against one of his archaeologists named Chang Qing, who had ridiculed the construction workers earlier. He fired Chang Qing, causing a mix of reactions among netizens, with some applauding the decision and others supporting Hu Zhengchu's integrity.
Seeing this, some netizens even suggested that Qin Mu should try to recruit Hu Zhengchu to Shanhe University as a dean or teacher, given his professional abilities.
"Recruitment?" Qin Mu's eyes lit up upon reading these suggestions.
Netizens proceeded to provide information about Hu Zhengchu's credentials and titles, which made him an ideal candidate for a position at Shanhe University.
Upon considering the possibilities, Qin Mu approached Hu Zhengchu and asked, "Mr. Hu, have you considered a career change recently?"
Hu Zhengchu paused for a moment, slightly confused by the question. Qin Mu explained that he had recently established a university and needed teachers for various subjects.
Hu Zhengchu, however, hesitated and responded, "I'm sorry, but I'm only proficient in archaeology. Teaching high school subjects would be quite challenging for me."
Qin Mu clarified that it was not a high school but a university position. Still perplexed, Hu Zhengchu blinked and inquired, "A university?"
He seemed surprised by the idea of starting a university.
Qin Mu explained further, admitting that the university, Shanhe University, had just been established and was currently facing a shortage of faculty members. He specifically offered Hu Zhengchu a role as an associate dean, specializing in teaching archaeology.
Hu Zhengchu, while not directly refusing, asked for time to think it over. He also inquired about the university's name and location.
Qin Mu revealed that it was called Shanhe University and, with a playful twist, mentioned that they were currently standing on the university grounds.
This revelation left Hu Zhengchu in awe, as he had assumed they were on a construction site surrounded by barren hills.
Intrigued, he asked, "Is this university being built here?"
Qin Mu confirmed this and elaborated, "Yes, Shanhe University is under construction, and the very spot you're standing on is the location of the university gate."
This revelation surprised Hu Zhengchu, who had not anticipated that a university would be established in such a remote location.