Sunday.
Zhang Ye was resting.
Early in the morning, his eldest sister, Cao Dan, called and woke him up, "Brother, you're famous again. I went to the newspaper stand in the morning and you were on a few local newspapers in Beijing. I only found out that you participated in the Couplet Competition yesterday and won first place. You're too awesome, Brother."
Zhang Ye said sleepily, "So-so."
"Give me the phone. Give it to me." It was his mother's voice on the other end.
Zhang Ye was stunned, "Mom, you are here too? Are you at my grandma's house? "
His mother scolded him, "Kid, why did you get into trouble again!? It was such a big competition, yet you went on stage and scolded people with couplets? You … You are really great. It was all broadcasted live. I heard from your sister that many writers and literary experts in the industry are criticizing you! "
Zhang Ye sighed, "It's nothing."
"How is it nothing?" His mother said angrily.
"It's not the first time. Don't make a fuss." After all the storms, Zhang Ye was already very calm, "It's not a big deal. Besides, they were the ones who played dirty with me first. You know me. I never take the initiative to cause trouble, but others can forget about provoking me. If they provoke me, they won't have it easy. It's not my style!"
"You!" His mother was exasperated at his failure to meet her expectations.
"Mom, I'm going to sleep." Zhang Ye hung up.
That was true. To others, such a big matter would definitely cause them to be unable to sleep. They would worry about this and that, thinking about the consequences. But to Zhang Ye, he was already used to it. This fellow would cause trouble every other day, so he no longer took it to heart. As usual, Zhang Ye slept in. He did not think much of it.
Being scolded?
Being doubted and criticized?
The first time someone scolded him, Zhang Ye was very angry. The fifth time someone scolded him, Zhang Ye was very angry. The tenth time someone scolded him, Zhang Ye felt very aggrieved. But now, Zhang Ye was already invulnerable. Sometimes, when people scolded him and said interesting jokes, Zhang Ye would even smile.
… …
After waking up.
Zhang Ye went downstairs to buy a few newspapers to read at home.
The first one was from the Beijing Times. This newspaper company had a bit of a relationship with Zhang Ye. Zhang Ye's first appearance in the newspaper was published by them. The newspaper's evaluation was rather objective. It gave a detailed account of yesterday's Couplet Competition. It also mentioned Zhang Ye's scolding, but most of it was Zhang Ye's overwhelming of the crowd and his dozens of couplets. Especially the first couplet that Elder Qian and a few judges deemed to be the best of the ages, it was praised by the Beijing Times. Overall, it was still very positive of Zhang Ye.
However, the second and third newspapers were more critical.
Some newspapers also mentioned that Zhang Ye had been inexplicably reported for cheating. But in the end, it was written that no matter what the situation was, one should not use couplets to scold others in such an occasion. This was a matter of character. They criticized Zhang Ye for not having the bearing of a literary scholar and for being too petty!
Zhang Ye laughed it off and turned around to look at Weibo.
On Weibo, just like what his sister and mother had said, many people were criticizing him. "He has good literary talent, but he doesn't have a good heart!"
However, there were even more people supporting Zhang Ye!
"Who was the one who didn't have a good heart first? It was the people from your Beijing Writers' Association! "
"If they did not say that Teacher Zhang Ye cheated, would Teacher Zhang have scolded them?"
"I'm neutral, but anyone with eyes could tell what happened yesterday. On this matter, I support Zhang Ye!"
"It's the Beijing Writers' Association that deserves to be scolded! Who can they blame? "
"You are still criticizing Teacher Zhang Ye? How crooked are your butts!? "
"At the Silver Microphone Awards, I did not agree with Teacher Zhang's' Dead Water '. I felt that the scolding was too much, but yesterday, I believe that Teacher Zhang's scolding was not wrong. Those of you who criticized Teacher Zhang Ye, I want to ask you. If it were you being slandered, nearly losing your job, and nearly not being able to survive in this industry, would you treat it as if nothing had happened? Continue being a grandson of the Beijing Writers' Association? Hur Hur, maybe you can do it, but Teacher Zhang can't. He is not as weak as you! Because his name is Zhang Ye! "
The Beijing Writers' Association's official Weibo also publicly attacked Zhang Ye. Looking at the time, it was posted a few minutes ago, "Just as Vice-President Meng said, a person like Zhang Ye, no matter how high his achievements are, no matter how outstanding his talent is, our Writers' Association will not accept him. A person with such a character, how good can he be in literature? Our Writers' Association's recruitment of members is not only about talent, but more importantly, character and character! "
Many people were scolding below!
"What a joke!"
"You still dare to mention character?"
"Hahaha, you are too humorous!"
"If you don't want him, Teacher Zhang Ye doesn't even like to come!"
But just as everyone was debating, the official Weibo of the "National Writers' Association" suddenly posted, "With the recommendation of the National Writers' Association's Member Qian and other members of the Writers' Association, he has passed the inspection. We invite Teacher Zhang Ye to join the National Writers' Association!" With this, the heated discussion exploded!
"Holy sh * t!"
"The National Writers' Association has spoken!"
"Haha! Face smacking! The Beijing Writers' Association's face has been smacked badly! "
"That's right. The Beijing Writers' Association just said that they would not accept a person like Zhang Ye, but the National Writers' Association invited Teacher Zhang Ye. Their faces are swollen!"
"Elder Qian recommended Zhang Ye?"
"Is he really going to let Zhang Ye enter the National Writers' Association?"
"Of course! Teacher Zhang has finally obtained the recognition of the mainstream literary world! "
"Do you think Teacher Zhang Ye will enter the National Writers' Association?"
"Probably. After all, that is one of the most authoritative literary organizations in the country."
"I don't think so. So many writers and teachers in the country are scolding Teacher Zhang. Teacher Zhang disdains being associated with them. With Teacher Zhang's temper, he will definitely do it!"
Everyone was delighted to hear this.
However, some of the seniors of the National Writers' Association were against it.
"Why would Mr. Qian recommend such a hooligan to join the association?"
"This is the National Writers' Association. If this Little Zhang were to join, wouldn't there be a foul atmosphere!?"
"I don't agree either. He doesn't even know the basics of respecting his teachers. He can't even control his mouth. What's the point of such a person joining the association? Is he here to cause trouble? "
"This Zhang Ye doesn't have any standards!"
ZhangYeNumber1Fan voiced out, "Teachers, although you are seniors, I don't think you have the right to say such things. If you have the ability, then match Teacher Zhang's couplet, 'Smoke Locks the Willows over the Pond'. Only then will you have the right to criticize Teacher Zhang's literary standards! If not, don't just casually say 'What standards does Zhang Ye have'. If you want to deny him, then you should show some real ability, right? "
When this was said, many people fell silent.
ZhangYeNumber1Fan said, "No one can match it? Then don't say anything else! "
Actually, from yesterday onwards, 'Smoke Locks the Willows over the Pond' had become a trending phrase on the internet. It had become famous for a while. Many famous people did not believe it at first and felt that they could match it. Some people even made bold statements, but after a day had passed, all those people who had previously vowed that this was not an absolute had disappeared!
Was it a deterrent?
Because no one could match it!
This was an eternal absolute! There were already many authoritative figures in the industry who had acknowledged it!
… …
At home.
Zhang Ye also saw this Weibo post. Instantly, other than feeling touched, Elder Qian, a person he had only spoken a few words to, had actually stood up for him at a time when almost everyone in the industry was criticizing Zhang Ye. He had even recommended him and made the National Writers' Association throw out an olive branch. As long as Zhang Ye nodded, made a phone call, or replied below, he would be able to enter the Writers' Association. Furthermore, it was not the provincial Beijing Writers' Association, but the largest China's Writers' Association!
Zhang Ye thanked Elder Qian in his heart, but he … suddenly did not want to enter the Writers' Association. This "small system" did not have much power, but it was very complicated. The concept of seniority was deeply rooted. To put it nicely, it was too traditional. To put it bluntly, it was too pedantic. It was incompatible with Zhang Ye's temper. He could almost see that if he were to join, there would definitely be more things in the future. Just like yesterday, they were all things that made Zhang Ye uncomfortable. Then why did he join? To invite ridicule? Zhang Ye was not that free!
Others did not like him?
Hur, this bro didn't even want to join!
However, Elder Qian had put in a lot of effort. Zhang Ye did not want to reject him too harshly. That would be too ungrateful. Hence, he thought of a tactful way. It was a rejection, but it was not too harsh.
"Thank you, Teacher Qian. Thank you for the National Writers' Association's recognition." Zhang Ye replied.
"Ah! Quick, take a look! "
"Teacher Zhang has spoken!"
"Haha, let's see how Teacher Zhang responds!"
The netizens on Weibo gathered over. Many industry insiders and people from the National Writers' Association and various provinces also paid attention to it. They were waiting for Zhang Ye's reply. There were those who scolded him, those who supported him, and even those who were neutral came over. Before Zhang Ye could say his next words, this Weibo post had been forwarded a thousand times. It was obvious how eye-catching it was! There was no other way. Zhang Ye was now famous. He had said "Dead Water" at the Silver Microphone Awards. He had scolded couplets at the Couplet Competition. Every word Zhang Ye said now attracted the attention of others. This was also the temporary popularity that the Couplet Competition had given him!
Zhang Ye paused for a moment before expressing his attitude:
From tomorrow onwards, be a happy person,
Feed horses, chop firewood, travel the world,
From tomorrow onwards, care about food and vegetables,
I have a house, facing the sea, with flowers blooming in the warmth of spring
From tomorrow onwards, communicate with every one of my loved ones
Tell them my happiness
The lightning of happiness tells me
I will tell everyone
Give every river and every mountain a warm name,
Strangers, I also wish you well
May you have a bright future
May you have a happy ending
May you find happiness in this world
And I only wish to face the sea, with flowers blooming in the warmth of spring
…
"It's a poem?"
"The modern poem that Teacher Zhang is best at?"
"What does this poem mean? What does Teacher Zhang want to say? "
"Why do I have goosebumps reading this poem!? It's too beautiful! "
"Haha, I understand it! He is indeed a cultured person! Teacher Zhang's rejection is so artistic! This poem is too well written! "
Many people did not understand.
But many people understood.
Among them, a literary author who was not very famous came forward to analyze it, "From tomorrow onwards, from tomorrow onwards, this sentence is repeated three times. The meaning is actually very clear. Teacher Zhang's meaning is that tomorrow or in the future, he might be able to bury the hatchet and not fuss over the past conflicts. Tomorrow or in the future, he might be able to bless those who criticize him or even hate him. He wishes them happiness and wishes them a good future …" Upon saying this, the author also gave a heartfelt praise, "But today, but now, he only wishes to face the sea, with flowers blooming in the warmth of spring!"
Zhang Ye's random poem caused quite a bit of exclamation!
Below, a person from the Couplet Organization commented, "Mr Zhang is a great talent. I'm inferior to him!"
Elder Qian, the Writers' Association committee member, also replied, "Since Little Zhang has made his choice, we can only respect it. But I have something to say. I will say it now, and I will say it in the future. The National Writers' Association not having you in it is not your loss, but our Writers' Association's loss!" Following that, he added, "Teacher Little Zhang, I hope that when you can face the sea tomorrow, you can be in the National Writers' Association, with flowers blooming in the warmth of spring. The Writers' Association's invitation to you is valid for life!"
The matter was forgotten.
However, the heated discussion did not stop. The poem that Zhang Ye threw out once again shocked the modern poetry world!
"This poem is really good! It's so good that it's off the charts! "
"The face smacking specialist has produced another work! Come and watch! "
"I have a feeling that this poem will be even more popular than 'Flying bird and fish'!"
"Haha, it's already popular. Look at the forwards. It has already exceeded 4000! This is defying the heavens! Everyone is reading 'Facing the sea, with flowers blooming in the warmth of spring'! "
… …
After switching off the computer, Zhang Ye felt relaxed. He wanted to give Teacher Qian a call to apologize again, but after some thought, he decided against it. Why? There were two reasons. Firstly, there was no need to say too much. They were considered friends despite their age difference. They did not have many verbal exchanges, but with a poem and a couplet, it was enough for the two of them to have the most profound exchange. Hence, there was no need to dawdle over the phone. That would only make them seem pretentious. The second reason was … your sister! This was because he did not have Elder Qian's phone number! The first reason was actually not important!
Forget it!
He could not enter the Writers' Association, so there was nothing to worry about!
Literature was not the focus of Zhang Ye's development. It was only a small branch of his goals. It was good to have the best. It was the icing on the cake. If there was an opportunity to develop in this area, Zhang Ye would not let it go. However, his main goal was not this. This was not the most important thing, so he did not want to enter the Writers' Association.
Then what was his goal?
What was his goal all this while?
Was there a need to ask? His goal was, of course, to have no cavities!
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