One day.
Three days.
Five days.
For the next few days, Zhang Ye held his classes as usual. The more the students listened, the more addicted they became. Zhang Ye also became more and more excited as he spoke. Every time someone reminded him that the class had exceeded the time limit, Zhang Ye would then realize that it was time to end the class.
These days, due to the strong requests of the students, Peking University once again approved of Zhang Ye's public classes. However, the time of the classes was shifted from the day to the night. This was to avoid affecting the other classes. The auditorium could not be reserved for Zhang Ye every day. There were other teachers and activities that needed to be used, so there were no reservations. Hence, Zhang Ye basically held his classes in a small auditorium that could seat about a thousand people. Every night, Zhang Ye's public classes would be full. Even if he came early, he might not get a seat, much less late.
He had heard of queuing to buy groceries.
He had heard of queuing to buy houses.
He had never heard of queuing for classes!
Many universities were speechless when they heard this. Actually, even at Peking University, if someone had told them that there would be such a scene during an elective class, the people of Peking University would not have believed it. However, the truth was right in front of them. Zhang Ye had done it. Everyone was convinced of this!
Today was Zhang Ye's last class.
There were many people in the small auditorium. Many students filled the aisles. Some of the seats even had two people squeezing into one seat.
Of course, what was most noteworthy was that there were many unfamiliar faces in the seats at the side. They were all rather old. There were both men and women, with the youngest being in his thirties. Before Zhang Ye's class began, he had heard Dean Chang Kaige mention that among these people were Redologists, people from the society, as well as people from universities and the education system. They had all submitted their applications to listen to Zhang Ye's last lecture. Some of them might have come with the intention of finding fault with him, while others came with the attitude of learning.
On the podium.
Zhang Ye spoke with assurance, "The title of chapter 108 might be 'Shen Ying's epiphany, letting go of the cliff, the stone returns to the bottom of the mountain, the Love Board'. Why do I say that? Because this beggar couple could no longer survive in the open in the snow. They might have walked to the outskirts and found a farmhouse. They hoped that the farmhouse would open its door to give them some warmth, but they realized that the owner of the farmhouse was indeed very kind to them … "
In the past few days of classes, everyone could no longer speak.
Senior Song, Senior Zhou, and the other students who were usually very active didn't ask any more questions.
The people who came to listen in could not even get a word in. Even those who wanted to find fault with him could not keep up with Zhang Ye's pace. They were completely brought into a new field that they did not understand — Vestige Forensics. All they could do was listen in stupidity!
Before this, no one had really believed that Zhang Ye could research it in such detail.
From the 81st chapter to the 108th chapter, Zhang Ye had actually guessed every chapter that he believed to be the real plot of the original manuscript of "Dream of the Red Chamber" before everyone's eyes. He was so detailed that he even used the foreshadowing from the first 80 chapters!
It was too amazing!
It was too awesome!
What kind of knowledge was this?
These lessons made many people believe more and more that "Dream of the Red Chamber" had been continued after the first 80 chapters. It made them feel that Zhang Ye's analysis was the true story development of the original version of "Dream of the Red Chamber"! Following the plot that Zhang Ye had described was the most reasonable and appropriate way to proceed! Many of the logical problems that had stumped the Redology world seemed to be easily solved by Zhang Ye's words!
A Redologist even lowered his head to take notes. He listened humbly and no longer dared to put on airs in front of Zhang Ye.
Zhang Ye carried on, "This character was also an ambush. He was one of the characters who had to clean up the situation at the end. It was probably Er Ya and her husband who received them. Shi Xiangyun could not be saved in time. She was so cold that she died at Er Ya's house. As it was winter, the soil was frozen. It wasn't easy to bury her. On this night, the farmer couple let Baoyu have a good rest, but Baoyu's mind was filled with thoughts. Finally, he heard a summons from the sky. It was a monk and a Daoist. The deities from the Heavenly realm were summoning him. He realized that he had come to the mortal world to experience the world. He was a divine attendant who had descended to the mortal world to return to the Heavenly realm. When he returned to the Heavenly realm, he came to his final realization. Only then did he understand that becoming a monk at Mount Wutai was very superficial. It was really about letting go at the edge of a cliff. He had to understand that all the glory and riches were fleeting. Besides, understanding this point is not enough. This is because many people in the past had already understood this point. Then in the fleeting clouds, a soul that has not been tainted by society's terrible politics, economy, and culture is the one that has pity for the weak. The unremitting pursuit of beautiful things is what is most worth cherishing. "
Heavenly realm?
Divine Attendant?
Everyone stood up in shock!
Zhang Ye said, "He is a divine attendant who has returned to the Heavenly realm. The Jade of Psychic Understanding is that huge rock at the bottom of Green Ridge Peak. After the rock returned to the Heavenly realm, it was filled with words. These words are the 108 chapters of 'Story of the Stone', which is also 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. And at the end of the 108 chapters, there is a 'Love List'. It is a meaningful list of jades, called Crimson Cave Flower King. Then there was the list of the one hundred and eight women in the group. Each group has 12 people, making a total of nine groups. "
Upon saying this, Zhang Ye chuckled. "The above is what I have personally found out about the 108 chapters of Cao Xueqin's' Dream of the Red Chamber '. I think this is the true story of Cao Xueqin's' Dream of the Red Chamber '!" After he finished lecturing at a high standard as usual, Zhang Ye closed his lecture materials and let out a long sigh. He smiled and said, "Alright, this semester's classes will end today!"
"It's over?"
"I haven't heard enough!"
"That's right. It's too exciting!"
"Teacher Zhang, you are too knowledgeable!"
"Will the classes continue as usual next semester? Teacher, don't tell me you are leaving? I'm still waiting to register for 'Appreciation of the Classics' next semester! "
Some elective classes were only held for one semester a year.
Zhang Ye was very pleased when he heard this. He said, "Thank you for the school's leader's trust. Next semester, I will continue being a lecturer for this elective class. This class will also continue as usual."
Senior Zhou exclaimed, "You are the one who should continue writing 'Dream of the Red Chamber'!"
Senior Song also immediately said, "Teacher Zhang, have you ever thought of continuing 'Dream of the Red Chamber'? The plot you mentioned is really much better than the last 40 chapters of the 120 circulated chapters! "
Yao Mi giggled, "That's right, Teacher Zhang. Go ahead and write it. We will all support you!"
That's the truth. Hur Hur, I'm just analyzing and deducing. If you really want me to write it, that would be a joke. I wouldn't be able to write it better than the one who continued the 120 chapters of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. The words in it are not something that anyone can imitate. This is also the reason why I admire Gao E or a nameless person. Maybe he did not continue the story according to Cao Xueqin's original intentions, and there were some problems with the plot and characters, but no one can deny his amazing attainments in the field of literature, and his great contribution to the spread of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. "
Everyone was still talking at the same time.
There are many characters in 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. There are some that you are more familiar with, and some that you are unfamiliar with or do not pay much attention to. However, every character is a very important part of the story. The homework for this exam, other than considering everyone's attendance, is for everyone to write an analysis of the characters in 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. It's not all the characters, but everyone just needs to choose one character. Take note, do not copy and paste from the internet, but have your own understanding and analysis. The homework will be assigned today. Because of the tight class schedule and the holidays, you will have to hand in the homework by noon tomorrow. "
"Ah?"
"Only half a day?"
"We can't finish it in such a hurry."
Many of the students from Zhang Ye's elective class grumbled.
Zhang Ye smiled, "Actually, time is not tight at all. For the students who have listened to all my classes seriously, it's not difficult. I have basically helped everyone sort out all the characters. If anyone feels that it's not suitable, why don't we arrange for a thesis defense exam tomorrow?"
"No, no, no!"
"Please don't do a thesis defense!"
"F * * k, let's just do this homework!"
The students could only accept it helplessly. There was no other way. A thesis defense was not easy. They could not copy, and there was no preparation. They had to do it on the spot. There were too many uncertainties, and most importantly, who the f * * k would dare to do a thesis defense against Teacher Zhang Ye? Who had not experienced the mouth of their new teacher? Even if Zhang Ye was merciful and did not ask questions that were too difficult, they still could not win. Didn't you see that bunch of top experts and teachers in the literary world were all dumbfounded by Teacher Zhang Ye's words? Doing a thesis defense against Teacher Zhang Ye was simply courting death!
Chang Kaige, who was sitting below, laughed.
Professor Zeng, Su Na, and the rest were also laughing as they listened.
Zhang Ye acknowledged. He was now a teacher, so the content of the exam was up to him. Naturally, Zhang Ye could come up with any questions he wanted. This feeling was quite good, "Then it's settled. Everyone, go back and prepare for the exam. Tomorrow, hand it over to the class monitor, Little Song. I will mark it one by one. The credit score will be announced in a few days along with the other class results. Alright, class dismissed. It's been hard on everyone this semester. I'm very honored to be your lecturer and teach all of you. My knowledge is limited and my reputation is not good. Thank you, President Wu and the leaders of the Chinese department, for their trust in me … "
During his days at Peking University, Zhang Ye was very happy to interact with the students. He did not know why his mood was especially good. He liked this place and also liked these students. Hence, during the last class of the semester, Zhang Ye was also very emotional. He could not help but say a few more words. He looked at the students and said, "I would also like to thank everyone for their support and affirmation of me as a new teacher. I have nothing to repay you with, but if everyone does not mind, I am willing to teach everything I know to everyone!"
Applause sounded!
The students all stood up!
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