The most powerful wizard in the magic world

During the dinner, Dean Guru sat in the middle of the table, his hands folded, his eyes determined. His black suit looked particularly capable under the light, and combined with his silver-white side hair, he exuded an unquestionable majesty.

"Dear colleagues," Dean Guru cleared his throat in a deep and powerful voice, "Our college needs to go out and strengthen its connections and cooperation with the outside world. This will not only bring us more resources, but also open up a broader horizon for our students."

Ligula, sitting opposite Guru, frowned slightly, with a hint of anger on her face. Her long hair was tied into a high ponytail, which made her look capable and elegant. At this moment, she leaned forward slightly and said disapprovingly: "Dean, I think this proposal is too radical. We have our own academic foundation, why do we have to rely on external resources? Tying our core ideas to external forces is not digging our own graves?"

Dean Guru was slightly stunned, as if he had not expected Ligula to be so fierce. In the meeting room, other faculty members looked at each other, and the air was filled with a tense atmosphere.

"Ligula," Gulu spoke slowly, his tone carrying a gentle but firm pressure, "I understand your concerns about the future of the academy. But we cannot keep up with the ever-changing social development by our own strength. We need to try new ways of cooperation to enrich our teaching and research."

Ligula's eyes were firm. She gently put down the document in her hand and said in a more determined tone: "Dean, I support reform, but the premise is that we cannot sacrifice our independence. Cooperation with the outside world often means compromise, and our educational philosophy must remain consistent."

Dean Gulu sighed slightly, as if thinking about Ligula's words. He knew that Ligula was an excellent educator, and her passion for education and sense of responsibility for students had never diminished. But he also thought that if the college was too conservative, it would be difficult for it to break through the existing framework.

"My colleagues," Gulu turned and floated towards the other participants, "what do you think about this issue? We need to listen to different voices."

A young professor interrupted and said, "I agree with the dean. Appropriate external cooperation can provide us with more internship and employment opportunities, which is beneficial to students."

Ligula looked around, her eyes following the professor's speech, her expression becoming more serious: "This opportunity is good, but if we lose our leadership in education, how will our students face future challenges?"

The atmosphere in the conference room became increasingly tense. Dean Gulu noticed Ligula's insistence and felt a wave of anxiety in his heart. He knew that what she said was true. Nowadays, many universities are establishing close ties with the outside world. These ties have increased their visibility to some extent, but they have also brought many risks.

“I would like to add one thing, Ligula,” Gulu said softly, “Cooperation with outside parties does not mean losing our independence. We can take the initiative and choose partners to ensure that their goals are consistent with our educational philosophy.”

“But how should we choose?” Ligula retorted, “Many external institutions often pursue economic benefits. Can such cooperation really bring value to our students? We cannot give up long-term development for short-term benefits.”

The other participants also began to think seriously about this issue. Dean Guru realized that Ligula's focus was very important, but he also knew that change was an inevitable choice in the trend of the times.

"Ligula, I will remember your concerns." Gulu's tone softened a little, "But I hope you can understand that in modern society, the academy cannot be independent of the world. Since we have different opinions, can we consider setting up a special group to evaluate the possibility and risks of cooperation? I am willing to personally participate in this group and have multiple discussions and exchanges."

Ligula's eyes softened a little, and she seemed to have considered Guru's suggestion. This would at least give her a chance to reconsider the issue.

"I am willing to participate in this group," Ligula finally said, her tone slightly softened, "but I hope that in the process, we can always maintain the core values ​​of education and never deviate from this direction."

"That's decided then." Guru seemed to relax a little, and looking around, the atmosphere in the conference room gradually eased.

At this time, an experienced professor interjected: "As we move forward, it is very important to combine education and practice. I think we can try various forms of cooperation, such as short-term exchange programs and seminars, which can broaden students' horizons while taking into account independence."

Guru nodded in agreement. “I agree. Short-term projects will not only allow us to maintain our autonomy, but also prevent us from being overly dependent on outside resources. We will pool our wisdom to ensure that every decision is carefully considered.”

The tone of the people in the meeting room gradually became relaxed, and Ligula began to let down some of her guard: "Let's explore these possibilities together. We must ensure that every cooperation can bring real value to the students' future, rather than short-term benefits."

Everyone's opinions were moving in a positive direction. Guru felt a sense of hope. In this cold season, the seeds of cooperation finally sprouted slowly under the sunshine.

Although the two sides still had different ideas, the confrontation between Guru and Ligula gradually turned into a constructive discussion. They began to listen to each other and understand each other. In this atmosphere, other professors also participated in sharing their insights, and the temperature in the conference room seemed to rise.