Applause!
There were even shouts mixed in!
"Awesome to the skies!"
"Teacher Zhang Ye! I love you! "
"Teacher Zhang is too awesome! He's invincible! "
"Well said! I've never heard such an interesting lecture before! "
"Teacher Zhang, will you still be the teacher for 'Appreciation of the Classics' next year?"
"I've decided! I must sign up for Teacher Zhang Ye's elective class next year! "
The students cheered. Su Na and a few other Peking University teachers also gave Zhang Ye a thumbs up.
The entire audience stood up and applauded. This scene was quite shocking. Even for Zhang Ye, who had done so many programs, this was the first time he had encountered such a big crowd.
Zhang Ye was about to leave with the materials and thermos flask he had brought, but he stopped in his tracks and gave a wry smile. He placed the things back on the podium and picked up the microphone, "Thank you, everyone. Thank you. Class is over. Students, please go back. Many of you still have classes in the afternoon."
Bba Bba!
The Peking University students did not leave and were still clapping.
Wu Zeqing, Chang Kaige, and the others were the same. They were smiling and clapping with the students.
Since no one left, the people from the literary world naturally could not leave alone. That would be too conspicuous. The cameras were still there, so they could only stand there like everyone else.
"Thank you. Please go back, everyone." Zhang Ye clasped his hands together in gratitude.
Still, no one left. Instead, the students' applause grew louder!
Even if there are doubts and doubts, no one can deny the possibility of what I said. You can treat it as my personal opinion and train of thought to research and analyze it. This way, it can help the students better study 'Dream of the Red Chamber' and help everyone understand it. However, I have already expressed most of what I needed to express in these two classes. For the rest of the class, I do not wish to repeat my views from these two classes. I will mention it, but I will not deliberately prove it like I did today. There's no need to wrangle or repeat it. I will carry on. "
"Carry on?"
"What else is there to talk about?"
"Yeah, how are we going to teach from now on?"
"According to Zhang laoshi's point of view, the chapters after the eightieth were continued by others, and they are also full of loopholes that are inconsistent with the previous chapters, so what's the point of continuing?"
"Yes, there's nothing more to say."
"We still have seven or eight classes before the exam, right?"
The Peking University students became suspicious and stopped clapping. Especially the students from Zhang Ye's elective class. They were even more concerned about this matter. They did not understand how Teacher Zhang Ye's class would proceed.
Dean Chang Kaige was also surprised. He had also thought of this problem. If there was a problem with the class schedule, it would be a big deal!
It's right to have doubts. Yes, then here comes the problem. Excavator repair … Alright, it's not this part. Then what will I talk about for the rest of the class? "With a pause, he said," Please listen to my class tomorrow and you will know! "
"Oh my god!"
"He's whetting my appetite again!"
"Teacher Zhang is too bad!"
"Haha, but I'm looking forward to it!"
"I have to come early tomorrow to reserve a seat! You must sit in the front row! "
Zhang Ye said, "Class is over! Everyone, quickly go back to the next class! "Then he looked at the others," It's been hard on the Leaders. It's been hard on the reporters. "
The students finally began to leave.
When Zhang Ye saw the reporters rushing towards him, he quickly took his things and walked out backstage.
Who knew that a majority of the reporters were not rushing towards Zhang Ye. Half of them were rushing towards the people from the literary world. They surrounded them with spears and sprints!
The female reporter from Jinshi quickly asked, "Teacher Yang, as one of the top experts in the Redology world, what do you think of Teacher Zhang Ye's lecture today?"
Teacher Yang's expression did not look good, "Excuse me, I have nothing to say."
Another reporter from a small Beijing newspaper also went over, "Teacher Yang, the question you asked and the problems that have plagued the Redology world for a long time seems to have been explained by Teacher Zhang Ye. We can see that you and the other Redologists did not refute or say anything. Does this mean that you all agree with Teacher Zhang Ye's point of view? Does this mean that the author after the eightieth chapter of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' is really someone else? It wasn't written by Cao Xueqin? "
Teacher Yang chose his words and said, "It's not that I agree with Zhang Ye's point of view, nor is it that he has explained everything. His explanation is just a perspective and analysis. As for the problem of the author of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', this is still up for discussion. It needs to be verified by everyone."
A male reporter pressed, "That is to say, the Redology world has now acknowledged the possibility that Teacher Zhang Ye mentioned? And the possibility is very high? "
Teacher Yang frowned, "I did not say that. I can't represent the entire Redology world. Please excuse me and interview the others!"
"Vice President Yan, what do you think of Teacher Zhang Ye as a person?" Another few reporters approached Yan Yu.
Yan Yu did not avoid the topic and answered, "I will not comment on Teacher Little Zhang as a person, but I personally admire his literary standards."
Talented?
But not much of a person?
The reporters understood what she meant. They were all excited as they continued asking Yan Yu, "I wonder if the Writers' Association has considered recruiting Teacher Zhang?" Yan Yu smiled and said, "Elder Qian had recommended Zhang Ye, and the National Writers' Association had also sent an invitation to Zhang Ye.
Yan Yu smiled and said, "Elder Qian had recommended Zhang Ye, and the National Writers' Association had also sent an invitation to Zhang Ye, but Teacher Little Zhang had posted a poem —" Facing the sea, with the warm spring flowers blooming ". This poem was very well written and has a high literary value. It has the meaning of rejection. You should know that it's not that we don't want to recruit him, nor is it that the Writers' Association is stubborn and cannot accept controversial people into the association. We welcome all talented people to join, but Zhang Ye is unwilling. We can't do anything about it. You should ask him about this matter."
A middle-aged reporter said, "Vice President Yan …"
Yan Yu waved her hand, "Alright, that's all for now. I still have something to do."
When many people from the literary world saw this, they also followed Yan Yu and Teacher Yang and squeezed out. They did not want to be interviewed. Today was already embarrassing enough. A group of seniors from the literary world had actually been chatted away by a junior. At this moment, their faces were burning. If they were given another chance, they would not have come even if they were beaten to death. This was akin to sending their faces to be stepped on by others!
Actually, many of the discerning people present knew that what Zhang Ye said was not necessarily correct. It was just that he could explain it, and most of his explanations and analysis were logical. However, even though they knew that some of Zhang Ye's views on the details might not be the truth, they could not refute him. There was no other reason other than that only Zhang Ye could explain these logical errors. In the Redology world, only Zhang Ye could give a reasonable analysis. The others did not have a reasonable explanation, so they naturally did not have the confidence to speak. This resulted in the group of them being defeated by Zhang Ye alone, losing their helmets and armor!
F * * k.
How old was this Zhang fellow? How did he have such a deep understanding of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'? He alone could match the entire Redology world? And he was even stronger?
The people from the literary world left with their faces covered in dirt.
Over there, the department dean, Chang Kaige, was also being interviewed by the reporters.
Chang Kaige said to the reporters with a smile, "Towards Teacher Zhang, we have always thought highly of him and have never doubted our own lecturers. Now, everyone can see that with Teacher Zhang's literary foundation, he is definitely qualified to be a lecturer at Peking University's Chinese department. For him to come to Peking University to teach is a good thing for us. It is also a good thing for the students who like the classics. As for the doubts from the students' parents and the doubts from the education and literary world, I believe that after today, there will not be any more of them. Even if there are, our Chinese department will fully support Teacher Little Zhang. We have reason to believe that from now on, Teacher Little Zhang's' Appreciation of the Classics' elective class will be one of the specialties of our Chinese department. It will be our Chinese department's signature course!"
The dean's words were sonorous and powerful.
Only the Chinese department's teachers were laughing in their hearts. Clearly, be it Secretary Zhen or Dean Chang, they did not have such an attitude towards Zhang Ye previously. They thought highly of him, my ass, and supported him, my ass. Back then, if not for President Wu standing her ground and pushing Zhang Ye into the Chinese department, it would be a wonder if the department leaders would accept Zhang Ye. Furthermore, when Zhang Ye threw out this bombshell in his first class, the department could not wait to throw Zhang Ye out like a hot potato. Zhang Ye's questioning of the author of "Dream of the Red Chamber" had scared the living daylights out of the department leaders. But now, with Zhang Ye's stable academic attainments, the situation made it impossible for them to look straight at him. It felt like he was going to change the history of Redology single-handedly! The change in the department's attitude was naturally not surprising. Zhang Ye had made a name for himself and brought honor to the Chinese department. He had even caused a stir in society and the academic world. In the eyes of the department leaders, Zhang Ye had gone from a "smelly big sister" to a "delicious cake".
… …
Chinese department.
In the teacher's office.
Zhang Ye put down the documents and then used the computer to organize the materials for tomorrow's lecture. He then printed them out on the printer.
Creak.
Creak.
Sheets of documents slid out from the printer.
At this moment, the teachers from the Chinese department also returned.
There were a few lecturers who had just finished their classes. When they heard the news from the auditorium, they all returned to their offices and looked at Zhang Ye the moment they entered.
"Teacher Zhang!"
"Haha, Teacher Little Zhang!"
"You've really brought honor to us today!"
"Well said! Hur Hur, did you see that bunch of people from the literary world who came to find trouble with us? All of them were so dejected! How vexing! "
"They even came to find trouble with our Chinese department? Aren't they sick in the head!? "
"We who are in the field of education have to be rigorous in our lectures. We are not in the same industry as them, yet they want to compete with us in logic and rigor? Isn't that like trying to show off in front of Guan Yu!? Why don't they think about it? If our Teacher Little Zhang did not have any conclusive evidence, he would not dare to say that! "
Zhang Ye smiled, "Don't. You're just flattering me."
Professor Wu looked at him and said, "I'm not flattering you. Just look at the applause the students gave you at the end. Everyone recognizes you."
Another lecturer said, "That's right. I've never seen a situation where a student refused to leave class and strongly requested for an additional class. I've also never seen the students give a standing ovation for a full two minutes at the end of a lesson. This already speaks volumes. Little Zhang, don't be modest."
Su Na laughed and gave a thumbs up, "There's nothing more to say. I'm convinced!"
"I'm convinced too. I plan on reading 'Dream of the Red Chamber' again when I get back. Only after listening to you did I know that 'Dream of the Red Chamber' had such deep things!" A middle-aged female teacher said.
At this moment, Professor Zeng also came in and said with a laugh, "I'll have to consult Teacher Little Zhang later."
Zhang Ye hurriedly said, "Everyone, please don't mock me. Hur Hur, I've only researched more on 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. In other fields, I'll have to consult all of you. In the future, I'll definitely have many academic questions to ask all of you. Just don't find me annoying."
"How can that be?"
"Go ahead and ask. Let's study each other."
"Right, in the future, if there are any questions about classical literature, we'll have to consult you. Hur Hur. If it's about history or literature, you can ask Professor Zeng. Professor Zeng is even better than the professors in the History department. As for foreign literature, you can look for me if you have any questions. I teach that."
Everyone expressed their kindness and friendliness.
Some people even shook hands with him and introduced themselves. Previously, when Zhang Ye first came, many of them did not have the chance to get to know him.
Previously, in the Chinese department, other than Teacher Su Na and Professor Zeng, the rest of them were more or less ostracized Zhang Ye. Even if they did not ostracize him, many of them did not approve of Zhang Ye. But after Zhang Ye finished today's lecture, Zhang Ye immediately blended in with the Chinese department's teaching team. Everyone accepted him and were very enthusiastic about him. It was said that scholars despise each other, but that was not entirely true. After all, in Peking University's Chinese department, everyone was responsible for their own subjects. There was no overlap in academics. In terms of classical literature research, they were definitely not as good as Zhang Ye, but in other fields of Chinese literature, Zhang Ye was definitely not as good as them. Hence, there was no such thing as despising each other. The main thing was that they respected and recognized each other as colleagues.
Compared to the change in attitude of the department's leaders towards Zhang Ye, the leaders were more concerned about things other than academics. For example, the national Chinese department rankings had already begun. The results were still unknown, but it was certain that Peking University's Chinese department would not be doing too well in the next two years. That was what the leaders were concerned about. As for these Chinese department teachers, a majority of them only recognized Zhang Ye because of his achievements in the field of "Dream of the Red Chamber". Towards Zhang Ye's knowledge, they were very convinced by him. Naturally, they would no longer have any prejudice against a "layman" host like Zhang Ye. To enter their circle, it was sometimes very simple. All you had to do was show your ability.
Zhang Ye also started chatting with them.
In this teacher's office, any random person was a famous or even one of the top ranked teachers in the Chinese department. Zhang Ye did not dare to be careless.
Suddenly, someone came in from outside.
It was the Chinese department's Dean, Chang Kaige.
"Dean Chang."
"Hur Hur, Dean."
The few of them greeted him.
Chang Kaige nodded at them and then looked at Zhang Ye. He said in a pleasant manner, "Teacher Little Zhang is not home yet? Don't leave yet. The reporters are blocking the way downstairs. It took five security guards to hold them back. "
Everyone had noticed the commotion downstairs, but they were not surprised. After all, Zhang Ye was a celebrity in the entertainment industry, so it was normal for him to receive such treatment.
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "Alright, then I'll prepare some more information. I'll leave after the reporters leave."
Chang Kaige's visit to the teacher's office was obviously to look for Zhang Ye. He did not get anyone to call Zhang Ye to his office, but came personally. From this, it could be seen that Chang Kaige's attitude had changed. "I just asked President Wu and met with the other leaders of the Chinese department. We have all unanimously decided that you will still be the lecturer for next semester's' Appreciation of the Classics' elective course. Is there any problem with that?"
The previous contract was a temporary contract with a lot of restrictions. If Zhang Ye did not give a good lecture, or if the students did not react well, then Peking University could fire Zhang Ye at any time. They could just not hire him. Hence, Peking University's internal department had always been in dispute over Zhang Ye's decision. During Zhang Ye's first lecture, a leader of Peking University had raised an objection and suggested for Zhang Ye to be fired. However, after the second lecture, it was clear that there would not be any pressure from this. As an educator, Zhang Ye's performance was undoubtedly outstanding. This was why Chang Kaige had taken the initiative to express his intention to continue hiring Zhang Ye for next semester. And to many of the leaders and professors of Peking University, this' Appreciation of the Classics' elective course, only Zhang Ye was suitable to take over!
Zhang Ye said, "Of course I have no problem with that. It's just that during the working hours, I might ….."
Chang Kaige chuckled, "It's alright. You can freely arrange your lecture time. Just make sure that it's on time. The Chinese department will give you the green light."
Zhang Ye immediately said, "Then I'll have to thank Dean Chang."
Chang Kaige chatted with Zhang Ye for a while longer before strolling away.
At this moment, Chang Kaige, Zhen Shuquan and the other leaders could not help but admire President Wu's judgment of people. Even the most authoritative old professor in the Chinese department, Yan Jiantao, who had never liked Zhang Ye, did not say anything about continuing to hire Zhang Ye after today's lecture.
This was because Zhang Ye's appearance had given many people in the Chinese department a glimmer of hope!
Peking University was ranked number one in the country. Peking University's Chinese department was also one of the top Chinese departments in the country. It had always been ranked number one, but two years ago, Peking University's Chinese department suffered a heavy blow and was tied with Beijing Normal University's Chinese department for first place. And last year, it was even worse. Peking University's Chinese department was ranked second and Nanjing University's Chinese department took first place. Even Tsinghua University's Chinese department, which had never been in the top echelon of the Chinese department, rose to third place last year, almost overtaking them.
Peking University was enraged!
The Chinese department's leaders were under a lot of pressure!
This year, under Wu Zeqing's leadership, Zhen Shuquan and Chang Kaige had used many methods to improve and change the Chinese department's educational environment and teaching methods, but they were not very effective. According to the current situation, it was very likely that the results would be the same as last year. Tsinghua University's Chinese department's leaders and lecturers might even overtake them. This was a result that the Peking University's Chinese department's leaders and lecturers could not accept. Who could stand the fact that their big brother was being suppressed by others?
At this critical juncture, President Wu had invited Zhang Ye over. Chang Kaige and many of the Peking University's Chinese department's teachers and professors were looking forward to it!
Would Zhang Ye's arrival be able to reverse the situation?
Would this industry's outstanding program host be able to use his popularity and knowledge to bring a miracle to Peking University and their Chinese department?
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