Chapter 137: You can cheat, so why can't I?_2
Graduate students and even Ph.D. advisors really hold a lot of power; that's why some grad students call their advisors 'boss,' because the students earn their money from the 'boss.'
If you get a decent advisor, that's one thing, but if you encounter those who are not decent human beings, all sorts of PUA tactics surface. Weren't there multiple cases before where students committed suicide because of PUA tactics from their advisors?
Now, there's been no news from Jingzhou at all, which indicates that the matter has passed, and Chen Jiaquan is even preparing to register a new secondary account.
Today is the day of his lecture, where he is supposed to give a legal lecture to students from other schools.
There's no helping it; being famous is just that awesome.
In a school in Magic City, Chen Jiaquan was speaking with measured intonation, while the students below listened, dozing off, as it was so hypnotic.
However, Chen Jiaquan did not notice that sitting among the students, a young man who didn't seem to be a student, was sitting there with a professional smile on his face.
The newcomer was none other than Tang Fangjing, who had originally gone to Chen Jiaquan's school to find him but had learned after asking around that the professor had gone out to give a lecture today.
So naturally, he followed here.
Lectures, oh how Old Tang loved lectures, although most of the time he was the one sitting up there.
The professor was discussing issues that had been talked to death, and frankly, it was very boring. In fact, few people can make dry legal concepts engaging.
After waiting for a good while, he finally waited until the professor had finished the first part of the talk and began taking questions.
"Students, if you have any questions, please ask, and I will definitely provide you with clear answers," Chen Jiaquan said with a smiling face.
The students looked at each other, not knowing what to say.
Some people had seen him on the internet and knew about Professor Chen's situation, and these people had nothing to ask.
Then, suddenly, a voice rang out from the back, "Professor Chen, I would like to ask about something: if we have made a promise, shouldn't we keep it?"
This voice sounded so familiar. Chen Jiaquan looked casually in the direction of the voice. Now over fifty and not having the best eyesight, he saw what seemed to be a young man asking the question.
So he cheerfully replied, "Of course we should keep it. My student, a promise, legally speaking, signifies consent to an offer."
"As legal professionals, if we make a promise, we certainly should keep it. If even we legal professionals don't keep our promises, how can we call ourselves legal professionals?"
Professor Chen's speech elaborated on the legal concept of promises from a legal perspective. He felt very pleased with his reasoned and well-founded explanation.
As a legal expert, he was certain the student's question would have to align with legal theory.
As for those incidents of his past... well, those were past. He was lenient with himself but strict with others, speaking principles in layers and layers.
Then, Professor Chen saw the student who had asked the question start to applaud.
"Professor Chen spoke wonderfully!" the student said while clapping.
The other students were confused, but as always happens at lectures and meetings, when someone leads the applause, the rest naturally follow along, clapping their hands since there wouldn't be any consequence.
The applause roared like thunder, and Professor Chen's face was full of satisfaction. Offline events were just more enjoyable; the netizens online were too impolite!
Finally, as the applause died down, Professor Chen saw the student who asked the question stand up and start walking forward.
A teacher stepped forward and said, "Student, you can ask your question from the back; please don't disturb the order of the meeting."
However, upon stepping closer, it became apparent that this pale-faced individual didn't look like a student at all...
Naturally, this was Old Tang, who walked straight to the front and began to speak, "Professor Chen spoke so well, so now I'm very curious, Professor Chen, you said you would make a public apology. Where is your apology?"
Chen Jiaquan looked at the pale-faced young man, feeling as though he had been struck by lightning, and muttered, "Tang, Tang Fangjing..."
"That's right, it's me. Professor Chen, you say you're good at talking about principles, so why can't you follow them?" Old Tang continued to smile amiably at him.
By now, other students in the venue had caught on as well. Although they had never seen Old Tang, they too had heard the name from Chen Jiaquan's mouth.
So, this young man was Tang Fangjing?
He came all the way from Jingzhou to Magic City again just for that apology?
Some students who weren't aware of the situation were quickly briefed by those next to them. After hearing the brief explanation, their previously sleepy eyes suddenly came alight with excitement.
Who cares about the lecture? Such things are meaningless compared to the drama unfolding, which everyone loves to watch!
Chen Jiaquan's mood at this moment felt like he had screwed the pooch—truly. He had never encountered someone like this, and to top it off, the man was a lawyer!
Now, with all the students watching him, Chen Jiaquan didn't know what to say.
He turned to look at the teachers beside him only to find that they seemed to be enjoying the show as well...
He thought about remaining silent to drag things out, but Old Tang was never one to let things slide if he had the advantage.
"Professor Chen, what are you hesitating about? I think the situation is very clear. Do you need me to repeat your own words from before?" Old Tang continued to inquire.
Professor Chen finally lost his patience. Who was he in comparison to this Tang Fangjing facing him!
"Tang Fangjing, have you had enough, huh? I've already canceled my account, and now you're still pestering me. Damn it, I've never seen anyone like you before!" he exclaimed.
"You still want an apology? I'm not going to apologize, what can you possibly do to me? Come on, you're so good at suing people, damn it, go sue me. Let's see if the court will take your side!"