Lin Qianlong said, "Originally, I just wanted to leave quietly and tell the department about this next week."
"You all insisted on cornering me like this. I have no other choice."
Zeng Long'an said, "Director Lin, how is this cornering you? We want you to stay. We can't bear to see you leave, understand my intentions, okay?"
"Has anyone ever told you that you can leave if you want? We've always been persuading you, hoping you'll stay!"
"Actually, even without these recent events, I wanted to have a good chat with you, Director Lin."
"It's just that recently, things have been busy, so I hope this matter can be settled soon, so we don't waste any more time."
"Lin Qianlong, just say it, what do you need to stay?"
"Is it the deputy dean position, or some other administrative role? Just say it."
"Or perhaps some other benefits, like salary; if there are conditions, we can negotiate."
Lin Qianlong said, "Dean Zeng, we're both old foxes here, don't try any tricks on me."
