"If Brother Chen Xuan is willing, I can give it a try right here. But I'm afraid my abilities are limited and might not produce the effects you want. You should consider this carefully," Principal Ximen said with a smile.
Hearing 'Gifts', he naturally understood what Chen Xuan's gesture of offering a spot meant.
It's nothing more than this youngster trying to curry favor with him, hoping to be taken care of in Imperial Capital University.
He, too, gave a clear hint - he could give some preferential treatment, but it would be of limited extent and not unlimited indulgence.
After all, he's not just messing about in academia. Being the first author of a heavyweight paper is just a nice title. It's great to have, but it doesn't matter if he doesn't.
As a teacher in his primary job, he naturally has to lead by example. He can only give preferential treatment to things that are harmless, and beyond that, he cannot cover up for any misbehavior.