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At the entrance of an old alley in Shanghai, in the parking space of the Diantai Lane Hotpot restaurant, Han Tao, along with Director Wang and Director Liu, got out of two cars respectively.

The two individuals deserve immense credit for the successful completion of today's open class and for shifting public opinion from the previous confrontation with foreign students causing trouble to positive safety education and promotion.

Director Wang had helped the original owner a lot before, and this time he withstood the pressure of inquiries from various parties, never easily assigning blame or holding himself accountable.

Director Liu was also a great help; the two of them not only successfully completed the initial recruitment publicity collaboration.

He later made a special effort to get relevant departments in the city to support him. Han Tao was aware of this favor, so he invited the two of them to have a small get-together after get off work today.

Before leaving, Director Liu added that he had been working in Shanghai for many years and had always been craving an authentic Sichuan hot pot, so the three of them headed straight there.

At this moment, Director Wang no longer had the seriousness and tension he displayed on the phone or in person; instead, he had a very gentle smile on his face.

"Xiao Han, I watched the entire live broadcast of today's class. It combined legal principles, self-protection, and the concepts of family and country, and it resolved all the controversies."

He took the initiative to step forward, patted Han Tao on the shoulder, and spoke with great approval.

"Thank you so much!" Han Tao understood and bowed slightly.

"There have been quite a few incidents lately, and I've troubled you to mediate several times. I absolutely have to treat you to this meal today to thank you and Director Liu properly."

"Xiao Han, Lao Liu, you two don't need to be so polite. I've been looking forward to this hot pot dinner for ages. Let's hurry inside, no one's allowed to spoil the fun!"

Director Liu spoke in a loud voice, his words carrying the warmth characteristic of people from Sichuan: "You wouldn't believe it, but many Sichuan hot pot restaurants in Shanghai have been modified to the point that they've almost lost their flavor."

I first heard about this restaurant, Diantai Alley, from some colleagues in the Armed Forces Department. They say the beef tallow broth is rich and the spiciness is authentic, completely like the local Sichuan flavor.

Upon hearing this, neither of them held back. The restaurant in front of them had a retro decor and a lively atmosphere, with a queue of moderate length outside. The aroma wafting out was indeed more fragrant than most hot pot restaurants.

Fortunately, Han Tao knew that Director Liu wanted to eat hot pot from his hometown, and Director Wang did not object. He called ahead to reserve a table, so the three of them were taken directly to a private room when they entered the restaurant.

The waiter handed the menu to the table, and Director Liu skillfully selected classic Sichuan-style hot pot ingredients such as tripe, beef aorta, duck intestines, tender beef, and bullfrog. He also specifically instructed the staff to order half of the hot pot with extra spicy beef tallow broth.

Once all the dishes were served, the rich and mellow aroma of butter filled the entire private room, and the mushroom soup and red soup began to simmer and bubble, steaming gently.

"I'll take this opportunity to offer my humble contribution," Han Tao said, filling his glass with the special wine brought by Director Liu. He then looked at Director Wang first.

"Senior Brother Wang, I've heard about what happened. I'm really grateful to you for protecting me during this time."

If it weren't for your mediation, I would have left the podium long ago. A toast to you, bottoms up!

Upon hearing this, Director Wang paused, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, before shaking his head with a laugh: "I didn't expect you to have found out about this matter so thoroughly."

Actually, it's quite a coincidence. Professor Liang was my mentor during my graduate studies, so I am indeed your senior fellow student.

However, the professors and academics in our universities and colleges never engage in those worldly things.

Professor Liang dedicated his life to teaching and nurturing students, and he valued those younger generations who were down-to-earth and devoted to scholarship the most. I have always remembered this principle.

He paused, then continued to explain the intricacies: "So you must remember, this is a very important thing."

Our academy emphasizes two points. First, if a fellow student makes a significant contribution and you happen to be in the appropriate position, you must never allow others to steal the credit.

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Secondly, if a fellow disciple encounters difficulties, as long as it is not a matter of principle and is within one's own authority and responsibility, one should lend a helping hand and never stand idly by.

So, it's your own good that you were able to wake up and let go of your previous stubbornness; otherwise, even if I wanted to, I couldn't have helped you.

Director Liu, who was standing to the side, nodded repeatedly and agreed, saying, "I've heard that too; that's how it is in the university circle."

The camaraderie we forged in the military is different from the profit-driven nature of outside businesses; what our mentors pass down is a spirit of scholarship.

Xiao Han, always look forward. I think you're in a great state right now, with military theory and career planning classes.

And today's open classes were all more outstanding than the last, truly earning the school a good reputation. Anyone would want to protect someone who is hardworking and dedicated.

Upon hearing this, Han Tao felt enlightened, and all his previous doubts were resolved.

No wonder that after my stock prediction video in class went viral, only Director Wang asked about it, and no other leaders held me accountable.

There were also incidents of foreign students causing trouble and various self-media outlets spreading rumors and smearing them. The Academic Affairs Office has always maintained an objective stance in issuing official school notices.

Especially after they gathered a crowd to exert pressure, they dealt more severely with the foreign students who caused trouble. It turned out that my guess was right, it was this relationship.

"I will always remember Senior Brother Wang's kindness." Han Tao raised his glass, solemnly clinked it with Director Wang's, and then downed it in one gulp.

"If you ever need anything from your younger brother in the future, just let him know..."

Director Wang waved his hand, "Don't be so formal. You're practically Professor Liang's last disciple, this is what I, as his senior, should do!"

Han Tao didn't stand on ceremony when he heard him say that, otherwise it would seem too formal. Some things are better left unsaid; actions speak louder than words.

So he immediately raised another glass of wine, saying, "Don't worry, I will do my best in classroom teaching and various public welfare lectures on campus, and I will no longer bring shame to Teacher Liang or our school."

The broth became increasingly fragrant as it simmered. After the tripe in the red broth was quickly dipped in and out of the pot, it was coated in red oil. All three of them focused on the food and began to chat while eating.

When Director Liu started toasting him, he took the opportunity to bring up the cooperation plan with the Armed Forces Department.

We will invite Han Tao to give a series of safety lectures, and even work with the local police station to conduct a free legal education and self-defense class for college students once a month.

When the topic turned to online public intellectuals who stir up trouble and financial marketing accounts that deliberately generate traffic, Director Wang's expression softened slightly:

"Those self-media outlets only care about attracting attention and creating conflict, and their content cannot withstand scrutiny of facts."

You explained the history of the Korean War and the strength of our national defense in a reasoned and well-founded manner in class. Most viewers have their own judgment, and those fallacies will not gain any traction.

Director Liu slapped his thigh and blurted out in his Sichuan accent, "Well said! In all my years working in the Armed Forces Department, I value the backbone of young people the most."

A true man is courageous but not reckless, knowledgeable about the law but not cowardly. Xiao Han has perfectly captured this balance; this is what modern young people should be like.

"Old Liu is right. Keep up the current pace and go all out in teaching."

"As long as you uphold the bottom line and promote positive values, the Academic Affairs Office will always be your support." Director Wang said this with exceptional sincerity.

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We ate hot pot until almost nine o'clock. The dishes on the table were all gone, but the red oil broth was still piping hot.

Han Tao paid the bill, and the three of them walked out of the alley side by side, the evening breeze carrying a faint aroma of butter.

Before parting, Director Wang patted Han Tao's arm: "I'll let you know in advance about next week's teaching and research observation meeting. Prepare well and let all the universities in the city see our Shanghai University's unique safety education class."

Director Liu also extended an invitation and asked him to continue promoting the conscription work. Whether this year's quota can be easily met depends on him.

Han Tao nodded in agreement, then watched the two drive away separately before walking alone to a bench not far from the door, intending to sit for a while and wait for the designated driver to arrive before getting into the car.

Just then, a young man wearing glasses stumbled toward a nearby tree, bumping into him without even looking up; he was clearly drunk.