The gala ended.
Although it was called a gala, it was only past 6 PM when it ended.
"That was really enjoyable."
"Yes, it was worth coming to this gala."
"Coming all the way to Beijing was really not in vain."
"Although the program is just like that and is always the same, and every gala is more or less the same, Teacher Zhang Ye's closing speech was really exciting!"
"Just based on that closing speech alone, it was not a wasted trip!"
"As expected, Teacher Zhang Ye understands us. He's much better than the other teachers!"
"I have to work hard when I get back. This speech might change my life!"
"Me too. I will no longer need to be forced to study by my teachers and parents!"
The primary and secondary school students from various provinces who came to attend the gala were greatly touched. This gala, or rather, Zhang Ye's closing speech, had given them a lot of benefits. This sort of encouraging education, this sort of classic speech that was like "Ode to Young China", was something that could not be bought with money. As long as they were there to listen to it in person, it was like a treasure to them. Some of the secondary school teachers had already made up their minds to go back and recite Zhang Ye's speech in detail, so that the students who did not attend could listen to it!
The people outside the school had all left.
A few of the Peking University leaders slowly walked back.
An old Vice President, who was even older than the President of Peking University, said, "President Wu, I have never asked you before. Why did you think of recruiting a host back then?"
Wu Zeqing did not answer directly. She smiled and said, "A host might not necessarily be a bad teacher."
Another Vice President looked at her, "Old Wu, that's hard to say. This time, your Chinese department's Little Zhang has stirred up trouble again. How are you going to clean up this mess? Why don't we all meet first? "
Wu Zeqing said indifferently, "There shouldn't be any problems with this closing speech, right?"
The old Vice President said, "From a child's point of view, there shouldn't be any problems. But from another point of view, the problem is very big. It won't be easy to clean up. If there's no other way, we will have to seek the President's opinion first. Well, I'm just afraid that if this matter blows up, it might lead to a crusade from society. That would be troublesome."
Wu Zeqing said, "I've already spoken to the person in charge of the cameramen and the official website. The closing speech of the gala will not be uploaded. Only the gala's content will be uploaded."
The old Vice President said, "That's just deceiving oneself. There are so many reporters here, and there are cameras from the television stations. There's no way to hide it. Whether Little Zhang can get through this will depend on his luck. This matter isn't a big deal, but it's not a small one either. It all depends on the attitude of the higher-ups and society. If he can't get through this, the punishment given to Little Zhang will definitely not be light. It will be very difficult for him to work in the education world in the future."
Another vice-principal said, "What a pity."
The old Vice President looked at Wu Zeqing, "Oh right, Old Wu, Zhang Ye is currently teaching 'Appreciation of the Classics' in your Chinese department, right? I think he's actually quite suitable to teach history. What do you think? Why don't you fire him from the Chinese department first and let Little Zhang lie low in the History department? "He was in charge of the History department.
Wu Zeqing looked back and said gently, "Are you trying to poach me?"
The old Vice President waved his hands with a smile, "I'm not. I'm just thinking for Little Zhang."
Wu Zeqing curled her lips, "Aren't you afraid that Little Zhang will cause trouble for your History department?"
"I'm not afraid. A talented person will always have a temper. They will always be a little unsociable. As the saying goes, those who do not incur the jealousy of others are mediocre." The old Vice President said.
Wu Zeqing smiled, "What a coincidence. I was thinking the same thing."
The old Vice President threw up his hands, "Alright, then pretend I didn't say anything."
After Zhang Ye's closing speech, more and more eyes were focused on him. The Vice Principals in charge of the other departments were already trying to snatch him away!
Not mentioning his temper!
Not mentioning his character!
Zhang Ye's talent was indeed the real deal!
After the old Vice President heard "Ode to Young China", he also developed a love for talent!
In front of them, they arrived at their office building. But as soon as they entered, they saw more than ten people. One of them was Yan Jiantao. It turned out that he had left early to come here. Behind Professor Yan, there were also more than ten old professors and lecturers. They came aggressively, and all of them looked unfriendly.
"Old Vice President!"
"President Wu!"
"Isn't Zhang Ye too much?"
"This matter needs to be dealt with seriously!"
"How can he scold people like that? Does he even have the virtue of respecting his elders? We have dedicated our lives to education! He, Zhang Ye, rejected all of us with just one sentence? We have become nosy people who mislead students? We have become opium addicts? "
The three Vice Principals looked at each other, "Let's go. Let's talk inside."
......
On the other side.
Outside the auditorium.
After Su Na received a call, her expression changed. She hurriedly ran towards Zhang Ye, interrupting his conversation with Professor Zeng.
"Teacher Zhang!"
"Teacher Su? What's the matter? "
"I just heard that Professor Yan and a bunch of professors from the other departments have gone to the Vice Principals to complain. They said that you will be severely punished and removed from the education system!"
"Is that so? I got it."
"What do you know? How can you still laugh?"
"What can I do? I can't do anything about it since it's their mouths. "
"Why aren't you going to take a look? You should at least give an explanation."
"That's true. Alright, then I'll go. Thank you, Teacher Su. Professor Zeng, I'll be going first. I won't be able to treat you to a meal today. Maybe another day."
"Go to hell!"
"What meal? Go do what you need to do!"
......
Downstairs.
Zhang Ye looked up and strode in. The moment he stepped onto the podium, Zhang Ye knew very well that it was dangerous for him to incorporate "Ode to Young China" into his closing speech. This essay was a controversial topic even in Zhang Ye's previous world. This essay was in the textbooks, but it was not the full text, but an excerpt. The excerpt was the last two paragraphs that Zhang Ye had said today. The textbook's "Ode to Young China" did not have any words that scolded the "elderly". Those words had been deleted, leaving only the last few paragraphs. This already explained the problem.
Come on.
I'll take any move!
At most, I'll just be fired. It's not like it's the first time!
Zhang Ye was very carefree. Since "Dream of the Red Chamber" was over, he did not care. However, to be honest, this was not Zhang Ye's true thoughts. He was not indifferent. Towards Peking University and the students, even though Zhang Ye had only worked here for slightly more than ten days, he felt like home. He was like a fish back in water and especially liked his job as a lecturer. He could not bear to part with it, but if it was possible, he would definitely want to continue teaching at Peking University. Leaving just like that? Zhang Ye could not accept it!
President Wu trusted him so much!
The students liked him so much!
Zhang Ye definitely had to fight for it. He did not want to leave. Besides, he had promised the students that he would continue teaching them "Appreciation of the Classics" next year!
"President Wu!"
"What else is there to consider?"
"Does Zhang Ye think he's in the right to scold us elderly?"
Before he even entered, he heard the voices of Yan Jiantao and a few professors coming from outside!
Zhang Ye went up and knocked on the door. Dong dong.
"Come in." It was the old Vice President's voice.
Zhang Ye pushed the door open and entered. He pretended to be surprised, "Why are there so many people?"
President Wu waved, "Come on, Little Zhang. You came just in time."
Yan Jiantao looked coldly at Zhang Ye, "Zhang Ye, what did you mean by your closing speech?"
Zhang Ye blinked his eyes, "What do I mean?"
"Don't play dumb!" An old professor from the Philosophy department said, "You are also a person with parents and elders. By scolding the 'elderly' like that, can your conscience be at ease?"
Zhang Ye said with a look of shock, "Ah? Who scolded the elderly? Tell me, I'll help you all vent your anger! "
A few old professors nearly fainted. They were thinking that this darn kid was too good at playing dumb. "Who did you say scolded!? You scolded! Have you forgotten after scolding? "
Zhang Ye exaggeratedly exclaimed, "When did I? Heh! You must have misunderstood, right? You must have misunderstood! So you were talking about that speech just now? Hai, I did not scold the elderly. Those words were just a literary metaphor and embellishment. When I said 'elderly' in my speech, I was referring to a mental age. It was referring to a state of mind. It was a general reference to aging. It was not referring to the elderly. Aiyah, so that's what I was referring to? Aren't you all misunderstanding me!? The few of you are famous in the education world. You are the pillars of Peking University. You are not 'elderly'. In my eyes, all of you are youths full of vigor! Ode to Young China is also referring to all of you! "
Yan Jiantao, "..."
A few old professors, "..."
A female secretary in the office could not help but burst into laughter.
Zhang Ye continued, "The few of you have been in the field of education for decades, so you are definitely not bad at literature. In the field of literature and works of literature, it's common to see metaphors. For example, 'Grandpa the Sun smiled'. How could the Sun possibly smile? If it really opened its mouth to smile, it would explode! Wouldn't the universe be destroyed!? This is an anthropomorphic metaphor! Mine is the exact opposite. I am using the words' elderly 'as a metaphor for' old '. If not, how should I say it? Should I directly use the word 'old'? That doesn't sound good either. It doesn't have any literary feel. It's too direct and too impetuous. Professor Yan is also involved in literature, so he must understand, right? Literature sometimes needs to be pretentious. Using some anthropomorphic metaphors to make it seem more awesome. I really did not have any other meaning! "
Yan Jiantao said angrily, "You are being unreasonable!"
Zhang Ye said innocently, "I didn't. That's what I meant. Does Professor Yan think that he is an 'elderly'? That he is old and aged? "
Yan Jiantao said angrily, "I'm still young!"
Zhang Ye pointed, "Look, look. Isn't that right? I also think that you are still young, so how could I scold all of you!? This is someone with ulterior motives who does not know how to use literary metaphors to smear my name! "He turned to Wu Zeqing and company," Leader, you have to uphold justice for me! "
When the few old professors heard this, they were speechless!
This Zhang Ye was indeed sharp-tongued! While defending himself, he did not forget to insult others!
He even used metaphors?
Metaphors, your sister!
Even primary school students could tell that you were scolding the elderly!
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