By evening, the intensive training class of this period finally concluded.
Yang Danzhou and Ren Xiaoguang, waiting until all the other trainees had left, sneaked into Yun Qingyang's office.
Yun Qingyang: "You two, what is it?"
Yang Danzhou: "Principal, we are here about Ouyang Chen."
Yun Qingyang: "No need to say more, I've heard from other teachers. He hasn't attended a single class this term."
Yun Qingyang spoke with some anger. After all, since the program started, no trainee had dared to skip class, let alone the principal's.
Yang Danzhou: "Principal, Ouyang Chen really has his difficulties..."
Yun Qingyang: "Only illness or death in the family can excuse absences. I do not accept anything else."
Yang Danzhou: "..."
Ren Xiaoguang: "Principal, your class today taught us about making choices, especially for a business leader. One must resolutely dismiss those who shouldn't be kept and shut down projects that shouldn't continue. Timely loss containment is a test for entrepreneurs."
Yun Qingyang: "Attending my class is part of what he *should* choose, not abandon!"
Ren Xiaoguang: "Of course, I believe Ouyang Chen would have stayed for class if he had a choice."
"But sometimes, no one is perfect, and everyone makes mistakes."
"Many choices appear when one cannot act solely on their heart's desire."
"I believe you stepped down from a group that generated hundreds of billions annually to become a teacher because you saw this truth."
Yun Qingyang: "In short, I have made my decision. While Ouyang Chen is an excellent entrepreneur, he is not an excellent trainee. I do not welcome students who do not attend class."
Ren Xiaoguang: "Principal, please give him another chance. What he is doing now is out of necessity. If you knew the reason, you would surely understand."
Yun Qingyang: "Rules are rules, and I hope you understand."
Just as Ren Xiaoguang and Yang Danzhou were dejectedly preparing to leave, Yun Qingyang called Ren Xiaoguang back.
Only the two of them remained in the room.
Yun Qingyang spoke earnestly: "Xiaoguang, I understand you want to help Ouyang Chen."
"But Ouyang Chen has been removed from the list of excellent trainees I am selecting. By pleading for him, you are delaying yourself. Do you understand?"
Ren Xiaoguang: "Principal, am I the only excellent trainee left this term?"
Yun Qingyang nodded. In fact, the list of excellent trainees had been pre-determined when selecting for this batch.
Ren Xiaoguang was the strongest among this term's trainees, and even the enterprise ranking of Bi Xiuyuan was among the top globally.
As for Xie Youlin's initial seduction and threats, they could not change the facts. However, Ouyang Chen's appearance had once made Yun Qingyang waver.
But thankfully, he chose to skip class, thus providing Yun Qingyang with a genuine excuse for Ren Xiaoguang to remain the sole selected excellent trainee.
Ren Xiaoguang: "In your eyes, Principal, is an excellent trainee only judged by status, wealth, and obedience?"
Yun Qingyang: "Of course not."
Ren Xiaoguang: "The trainees this term are all outstanding. I was even fortunate when I learned that you were weighing me against Ouyang Chen. It is my honor to have met such a formidable opponent."
Yun Qingyang: "He is indeed not qualified."
Ren Xiaoguang: "Someone who cares for the world and is grateful is not qualified?"
Yun Qingyang: "What do you mean?"
Ren Xiaoguang: "I cannot tell you why Ouyang Chen skipped class, because I believe that when that day arrives, you will be proud of him, and you will regret expelling him today."
Ren Xiaoguang: "Furthermore, I want to tell you that I do not want the position of excellent trainee anymore. Because in my heart, Ouyang Chen is more deserving of that shining halo than I am!"