The lecture hall was in an uproar!
"How could it be Zhang Ye!?" A junior shouted.
A senior stared with her mouth agape, "Heavens! The school really invited Zhang Ye over? "
Li Yingyi facepalmed, "When did our Peking University become so open-minded?"
Li Li was also excited and shocked. "It's not uncommon to hire a singer to teach music or movie star to teach acting in a university. They're all professionals. Those celebrities who are really in the industry are more experienced than those university teachers, so there's nothing wrong with them teaching these courses. But! Inviting a broadcasting professional host to teach Appreciation of the Classics? This doesn't make any sense at all! There's no precedent for this in the entire country! "
Yao Mi nearly jumped up, "F * * k your lungs!"
The other Peking University students were also staring with wide eyes!
… …
Outside.
Shouts could be heard coming from the corridor outside the lecture hall!
The Chinese department's Dean, Chang Kaige, had brought a few teachers over. He actually did not want to come, nor was he interested in Zhang Ye. However, President Wu had personally brought Zhang Ye to meet the students, so as a dean, he had to be present. Besides, to be honest, the "Appreciation of the Classics" class was indeed a huge hole that needed someone to fill in. If not, how were they going to take the exams in the next few days? Even if it was a mule or a horse, they had to find someone to fill in the hole first. Since President Wu had already decided on Zhang Ye, he would just let nature take its course!
However, he did not expect Zhang Ye to be so popular?
When we first took over the class, we didn't see you all trembling like this!
Chang Kaige frowned as he looked at the lecture hall in the distance. The other teachers had also heard the screams. They had already heard from the dean that the new teacher was Zhang Ye. They were also at a loss whether to laugh or cry. Other than a middle-aged man who had a look of interest in his eyes, the others did not think much of it. They felt that the school was messing around this time. How could a broadcasting guy, a person who produced entertainment programs, teach such a class well!
Most of the teachers rejected Zhang Ye. This was the pride of a scholar. They admitted that Zhang Ye had some literary qualities, but they did not agree that he could join the education circle.
But contrary to them, most of the Peking University students were very welcoming of Zhang Ye.
This was the difference in perspective, as well as the generation gap. Even if they were students of Peking University, they were still young people. They liked the bustle and the novelty of it all. Every teacher who taught them was an old man or an old woman, and they were already sick of it. Now that a public celebrity who was not much older than them had come to be their teacher, many of the students warmly welcomed her. They instinctively felt that it was fun and interesting! As for whether Teacher Zhang Ye could really teach this course well? Could he really take over Professor Wang's position? At least at this moment, they didn't care!
"President Wu."
"President Wu."
Chang Kaige brought a few teachers and professors in.
Wu Zeqing nodded lightly. "They're all here? Hmm? Hehe, why is Professor Zeng here? I heard that you're rushing to publish a paper. "
Professor Zeng, who was in his forties or fifties, laughed and said, "I heard that Zhang Ye is here. I'm quite interested, so I came over to take a look. I've even interacted with Little Zhang on Weibo before. This person is quite interesting." He taught history in the Chinese department and was also a rather prestigious professor. His qualifications were second only to Yan Jiantao.
A few teachers behind him looked at Professor Zeng. Actually, they were wondering why Professor Zeng was in the mood to welcome such an unreliable new teacher. They had heard that there was a very important meeting in the morning to decide on the new teacher. Professor Zeng had used the excuse of writing a paper to skip it, but in the blink of an eye, he had appeared here. It looked like Professor Zeng knew Zhang Ye.
In the classroom, the students were still exclaiming in surprise!
Chang Kaige helped Zhang Ye get off the stage. "Everyone, quiet down. Listen to Teacher Zhang Ye." Although he was not satisfied with Zhang Ye, in front of the students, Chang Kaige still had to give Zhang Ye some face. At the very least, he could not let the students see that the department did not trust Zhang Ye. If that happened, Zhang Ye would not be able to carry out his teaching duties.
The authority of the department dean was not small. The students gradually stopped their discussions and shouting, and sat there quietly.
Zhang Ye looked at President Wu and Chang Kaige, "President Wu, Dean Chang?"
Wu Zeqing smiled and waved her hand. She led Chang Kaige and a few other teachers and professors to sit in the empty first row. "This is your class, and also your first time meeting the students. Don't bother about us." They were here to welcome their new colleagues, and also to help the new teacher hold the "scene". The students these days were becoming more and more disobedient. Even the Peking University students were not lacking in troublemakers. Those who could get into Peking University were all very smart. Usually, the smarter the child, the more rebellious they were. Hence, to prevent the new teacher from being "bullied" by the students, President Wu and the rest had come. In the past, Chang Kaige or a prestigious professor in the department would have been enough, but Zhang Ye's situation was a little special, so President Wu personally came to hold the fort. It was considered a rare treatment.
However, from the looks of it, their worries were unnecessary. The students were very welcoming of Zhang Ye. They were even more welcoming than they were back then.
Zhang Ye said, "Alright."
The Peking University students all stared at him intently. Zhang Ye did not have stage fright.
He chuckled and said, "Then let me introduce myself first. Some of you might know me, but some of you might not. My name is Zhang Ye, and I will be the lecturer for your 'Appreciation of the Classics' class in the future. Those who have watched my program know that I'm a straightforward person. I don't like to beat around the bush, so my class doesn't have many rules. Everyone can ask any questions in class. If there's anything you don't understand after class, you can also look for me. Even if you don't come to my class on time, it's fine … Of course, you will have to bear the consequences!"
"Pfft!"
"Hur Hur Hur."
Many of the students were amused!
Your sister! It's fine even if you don't come to class! Isn't it still fine!?
The dean, Chang Kaige, also gave Zhang Ye another glance. This Zhang Ye was really good at livening up the atmosphere. However, it wasn't strange. He was a talk show host to begin with. His eloquence was much better than the traditional education teachers and professors like them.
Professor Zeng looked on with great interest.
The first meeting between a new teacher and his students was a very important step. Not only did he have to convey his teaching style and characteristics, he also had to build a good relationship with the students. The first impression was also the key to whether the students would trust and respect you as a new teacher in the future. This wasn't something that could be achieved with just reputation alone. If you couldn't beat the students in terms of knowledge and words, then the students wouldn't respect you. If they had doubts in their hearts, it would naturally affect the quality of their teaching. These were all in the same line.
This was all in the same line. A good university lecturer was not easy to be. This was a completely different concept from being a good host. One focused on entertainment, while the other focused on education. There was a world of difference. Furthermore, this was no longer junior high or senior high school. The students were no longer so easily fooled. A teacher's glare would make the students cower? This was a university, and an institution like Peking University at that. If a teacher could convince the students with just a glare, then it would be too easy. Hence, at this crucial first meeting, a few teachers wanted to know what Zhang Ye would do. Thinking back, a new teacher from Peking University had been made difficult by the students on the first meeting, and had nearly been put on the spot.
Zhang Ye's approach was very simple. He said to everyone, "I know that some of you still have classes in a while, so for this interaction, I would like to start with everyone asking questions. This way, it will be faster, and also give us a chance to get to know each other better. Well, there are five chances. Everyone can ask any questions, and I will answer them all."
"Really?"
"Me, me!"
"Let me ask a question!"
A lot of people raised their hands!
Yao Mi, Li Ying, and Li Li also raised their hands!
Everyone's enthusiasm was evident. In the past, no new teacher's questions were as intense as today's. This was because the students were too curious about the legendary Zhang Ye. Zhang Ye was not as rigid as those traditional professors and teachers. This was the first time they had experienced such a novelty, so their emotions were naturally very high.
Yao Mi's hands were shaking vigorously, as though she was about to stand up.
Zhang Ye also noticed this girl. She was not very pretty, and her looks were very average, or even a little below average. However, this girl looked very unique. She was easy to remember. Besides, her eyes and the color of her eyebrows made Zhang Ye feel somewhat familiar. He felt that she was like an old friend of his. Besides, they had met at the breakfast stall before. Zhang Ye had gotten a lot of information from their conversations.
"This student." Zhang Ye pointed at Yao Mi, "The one with the braids."
Yao Mi immediately stood up with a smile, "Hello, Teacher Zhang Ye. My question is, do you have a girlfriend or not?"
"Yi!"
"Yi!"
A few people who had watched Zhang Ye's Talk Show before started to jeer.
Chang Kaige shook his head speechlessly. What kind of question was this?
Zhang Ye laughed, "Then let me answer you seriously. Not yet."
Yao Mi sat down with satisfaction.
"Next question, this student." Zhang Ye called out to Li Ying, who was sitting beside Yao Mi.
Li Ying stood up, "Teacher Zhang Ye, may I know why you came to Peking University to teach?"
Zhang Ye straightened his face and said, "Peking University. This is an institution that I have always yearned for. It is also the highest institution in the country. To be able to teach here has always been my wish and honor. Thank you, President Wu, for thinking so highly of me. You have fulfilled one of my dreams —" As some of the teachers and professors were nodding their heads, Zhang Ye suddenly changed his tone, "Of course, what I said above is all lies." Seeing the students, teachers, and professors stunned, Zhang Ye said, "The truth is, my hosting qualifications have been revoked by the SARFT for more than half a month. I really don't have a job!"
"Hahahahaha!"
"Aiyah, I can't take it anymore!"
"Teacher Zhang really dares to speak!"
The students were stunned for a moment before roaring with laughter!
When Wu Zeqing heard this, she could not help but smile.
Professor Zeng was also amused. This Teacher Little Zhang was indeed interesting!
Chang Kaige and a few other teachers facepalmed. They were speechless. What did he mean by choosing Peking University because he really didn't have a job!? Would it kill you to say such polite words!? Seeing this, many of them had the same feeling. Zhang Ye was treating the classroom as a talk show venue! Is this a program or a teacher? However, they had to admit that in this atmosphere, the students were stirred up. In an instant, the distance between the lecturer and the students had been shortened!
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