All place names, institutions, personal names, and events mentioned in this text are products of the author's imagination and bear no relation to any real-life place names, institutions, personal names, or events. Any resemblance is purely coincidental.
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Liangjiang City, a nationally renowned historical and cultural city, is located at the heart of the lower reaches of a great river, having served as the capital for various dynasties throughout history. Its flourishing literature, distinguished figures, enchanting landscapes, and majestic scenery are unmatched by few other cities nationwide. Unfortunately, at the dawn of the reform and opening-up, constrained by the economic system, Liangjiang City lagged behind in the tide of urban development, not only losing its status as the premier town in the southeast but also falling slightly behind in economic growth compared to other major cities in the vicinity. Fortunately, over the past decade or so, Liangjiang City has demonstrated robust development momentum, especially under the governance of the former mayor and current party secretary, Yang Guanqing, propelling the city into a fast lane of rapid economic development. In just over a decade, the cityscape of Liangjiang City has been completely revitalized, with various foreign-funded and high-tech enterprises settling in. The ancient capital has not only preserved the grandeur and magnificence of its historical legacy but also seen the rise of modern urban facilities and skyscrapers, with all sectors thriving.
Amidst this wave of development, Liangjiang University, the city's premier institution of higher education and a key university under the national '985 Project' and '211 Project', with its long history, naturally undergoes the baptism of the times. With the care of the municipal party committee and government leaders, Liangjiang University has shaken off various systemic influences. In addition to its traditional main campus in the city center, it has acquired two large plots of land in the western and southern parts of the city, resolving the issue of insufficient campus space. In recent years, under the leadership of President Zhang Hongying, Liangjiang University has shown strong development momentum, with several national key laboratories established here and academic achievements across disciplines emerging one after another. In recent years, Liangjiang University's rankings in various university rankings have soared, with several disciplines posing significant pressure on the traditionally top-ranked national university: Jingda University.
And our story begins in Liangjiang City and Liangjiang University, amidst this scene of prosperity and flourishing.