Everyone was dumbfounded by his words!
What did it mean to fight against heaven, earth, and man?
What did it mean to have endless joy?
Did this mean that Zhang Ye did not care about the issue of supplementing the documents? They wouldn't even send out the so-called application? Would he admit that he was in the wrong when he stopped Lee Anson? Won't accept the offer of amnesty? Do you want your mother to continue fighting?
The netizens were stunned!
"Holy sh * t!"
"Teacher Zhang, what are you doing!?"
"Aiyo, why are they fighting again? This is great. There was a little hope of lifting the ban, but now it's gone. Teacher Zhang, can't you just compromise a little?"
"Compromise my ass! I support Zhang Ye! "
"Right, we will support whatever decision Teacher Zhang Ye makes!"
"Zhang Ye should not have been on the Black List in the first place. Now that he has done such a great service, they still want Teacher Zhang to compromise in order to lift his ban? Based on what? Why did Teacher Zhang Ye have to be so humble!? What right do you have to not apologize or admit to the trouble you caused? Instead, you are trying to get Teacher Zhang Ye to take a step back and give you a way out? F * ck! Then who is going to give Teacher Zhang a way out!? "
"Hehe, Zhang Ye's speech is really uplifting. It's obvious that it's his style!"
"Hahaha, I'm amused by what you just said. When other banned artists were banned, they would be so troubled that they couldn't even eat or drink. They would have to apologize to the world and admit their mistakes, but what about Zhang Ye? Not only did he not admit his mistake, he even fought with this person and that person, and in the end, what did he say? Endless joy! Puff! So you treat this as a form of entertainment! There's nothing I can say about his attitude. He's too generous! "
"Damn, is this really okay?"
"What's so bad about it? We'll fight them! "
"Hai, Teacher Zhang really gives me a headache. He never lets me rest easy!"
"Hur Hur, if he could be so worry-free, he wouldn't be called Zhang Ye. So many people like him because of his bad temper!"
"It's over. They've shed all pretense of cordiality this time. There's no hope of lifting the ban!"
…
SARFT.
A certain department.
"This Zhang Ye!"
"Director, he's too much of a rascal!"
"I've already given him a chance, but he doesn't want it? What kind of person is this? "
"What do we do now? If he doesn't give in, how are we going to release him? "
"Then let's ignore him! The new Deputy Bureau Chief Wang will be here soon. We have done what we should do. Let's wait for Bureau Chief Wang's instructions! "
"That's the only way."
"When the new deputy chief arrives, Zhang Ye won't have it easy."
"That's right. When a new official takes office, there's definitely a fire to burn. Zhang Ye just happened to bump into the muzzle of the spear. I wanted to give him some face, but who knew that this fellow didn't want it! Then there was no other way! This time, it's useless even if anyone calls Zhang Ye to clarify things. We also have an excuse to reject him. We've already given him the method to lift the ban. He just needs to submit the application form. But if Zhang Ye doesn't want to do something as simple as this, then we won't be in the wrong no matter what! "
…
Zhang Ye's Weibo post had a huge impact.
It turned out that some of the media outlets were already prepared to give Zhang Ye a lot of coverage, such as the mathematical conjecture, Zhang Ye's past deeds, etc. Some of the media outlets were even planning to produce a few special issues about Zhang Ye. This was because everyone could tell that Zhang Ye's ban was going to be lifted soon. As media workers, they were more sensitive to such matters and had a keen sense of smell. But even though they could guess the beginning, they could not guess the ending. Zhang Ye's ban was going to be lifted soon and the SARFT had also sent out a signal, but Zhang Ye had actually given up on this one and only opportunity. This really shocked many of the media outlets!
What should they do?
Should they still report it?
If they were to continue reporting on Zhang Ye's positive publicity, how much more effort should they put into it? How should they express it? All of these were points that needed to be discussed!
In the past, the reporting of the media was under the jurisdiction of the General Administration of Press and Publication. Now that the General Administration of Press and Publication had merged with the SARFT, they were all under the same authority, so they naturally had to carry out the orders of their superiors. Now that Zhang Ye and the SARFT had fallen out so badly, with both sides not seeing eye to eye with each other, the media would naturally have to weigh the pros and cons. But as it happened, there were some reports that they could not ignore. For example, the mathematical conjecture was such a big piece of news that had been reported in the newspapers and on television in other countries. If they did not mention a word about it and treated it as if nothing had happened, that would be too strange!
Ultimately, there was only one thought.
This Zhang Ye was too good at stirring up trouble!
…
At the resort.
In the hotel room.
Zhang Ye was not affected by the outside world at all. After casually posting on Weibo, he focused on writing his novel again. Beside him, his cell phone was switched back to its ringtone mode. Ring ring ring, ring ring ring. A call came in!
It was Yao Jiancai!
"Bro! What the hell are you doing? "
Zhang Ye laughed and said, "I'm not doing anything."
Yao Jiancai snapped, "You're about to be unbanned, so why did you … Aiya, it's just an application form. If you don't want to write it, I'll help you. I'll imitate your handwriting and write it for you."
"There's no need, Old Yao."
"Can you listen to your old bro for once?"
"It's not that I don't want to listen to you." Zhang Ye said in a serious tone, "There are some things that once you lower your head, it'll be hard to raise it again. It's not like you don't know what kind of person I am. There's no such thing as compromise in my dictionary!"
"You, I really have to give it to you!"
"Don't worry about me, Old Yao. You've already been unbanned, so just focus on your filming and treat me to a meal later. I'll just continue wasting my time with them!" Zhang Ye sounded very optimistic.
"I'm hanging up." Yao Jiancai hung up the phone helplessly.
Then, with a beep, a text message arrived.
It was a message from songstress Grandma Zhang Xia: "I've seen the news and your Weibo. The application form is not an apology letter. It's not as serious as you think."
Zhang Ye replied: "Grandma Zhang, I know."
Grandma Zhang Xia: "Then submit an application form."
Zhang Ye typed: "I really can't submit it."
Grandma Zhang Xia: "Alright then. Since you've already made up your mind, I won't try to persuade you otherwise."
Zhang Ye: "Thank you for your concern."
Then, Zhang Yuanqi's manager, Fang Weihong, also called.
Fang Weihong's first words were: "Why?"
Zhang Ye smiled and said: "No reason."
Fang Weihong said regretfully: "You have such great talent in writing lyrics and composing music. Sister Zhang has always wanted to work with you for a long time. If you continue to be on the banned artist list, we won't be able to use your songs even if we wanted to. When it's released, the higher-ups would definitely block it. So out of selfishness, I also wish for you to be unbanned as soon as possible. Thinking about your future career and prospects, there's really no need to do this now, right?"
Zhang Ye smiled but did not say a word.
Fang Weihong shook her head: "Forget it, I won't talk about it anymore."
Many of his friends either called or sent him text messages. The most common question they asked was: "Why?"
As Zhang Ye was busy dealing with everyone, he could not write anything. So he switched on the television and dialed a few channels. Finally, he used the remote control to switch to Beijing Television, which was also BTV-1. On it was a program called "Breaking News". It was even a live broadcast. A host was hosting the program in a neutral manner while two or three news commentators were invited to give their comments on the hot topic. Zhang Ye had watched this program before, but he did not pay much attention to it. But today, he stopped watching it on this channel because the higher-ups were talking about him.
This episode's title was about the mathematical conjecture. But slowly, the topic shifted to the ban and Zhang Ye's latest Weibo post. The big screen at the back clearly showed the comments of many netizens. They were all extremely puzzled by Zhang Ye's decision!
The male commentator said: "I also find it very strange."
The female commentator said: "I'm just curious. I've followed Teacher Zhang's deeds before. All of his major decisions and decisions have always been different from the average person's."
The host said: "We actually managed to get Teacher Zhang Ye's phone number."
Zhang Ye's phone number was very difficult to find. Most people did not know about it and could not contact him even if they wanted to. As Zhang Ye did not participate in any business or activities, he did not leave a public contact number. But as Zhang Ye's previous employer, it was impossible for Beijing Television Station to not have his phone number. It was all recorded in their files. Moreover, they could even go to the Arts Channel and ask around with Zhang Ye's old colleagues.
The second male commentator said: "Oh? You can contact Zhang Ye? "
The host nodded: "We don't know if we can get through to him." Then he said into the earpiece: "Director, could we trouble you to contact Teacher Zhang Ye?"
Zhang Ye was watching the program. When he heard this, he could not help but laugh.
Then, he saw his cell phone light up. It was a number that he did not recognize. Zhang Ye looked at it and finally answered the call.
Coincidentally, the bedroom door at the back opened.
Wu Zeqing, who was dressed in a bathrobe, walked out. She was holding her cell phone in her hand and the screen was still lit up. She had probably seen Zhang Ye's Weibo post and knew that he had given up on the best chance to get his ban lifted.
Zhang Ye made a shushing gesture.
Wu Zeqing nodded and went to pour herself a glass of water.
On TV, the host suddenly said: "It went through."
Zhang Ye heard two sounds. One was the words "It went through" from the cell phone, while the other was the exact same words from the television. The voice from the cell phone was a little faster because it was a direct transmission. Although it was a live broadcast on TV, there was still a slight delay, so it was slower by about a second.
… …
Online.
Someone shouted.
"Damn! Quick, watch BTV1! "
"What's the matter? What's the matter?"
"Talking Point has contacted Zhang Ye! It's a live broadcast! Everyone, quickly come and watch! Hold on tight! The host seems to be preparing to ask Teacher Zhang about his rejection of the SARFT! "
"Really? I'm coming! "
"Quick, inform the others. We have to watch this!"
Zhang Ye's fans and many other netizens turned on their televisions.
… …
Yao Jiancai's house.
"Dad!"
"What's the matter, daughter?"
"Come quickly! The television has interviewed Teacher Zhang! "
"Oh? It's coming, it's coming! "
… …
Hong Kong.
Television station. In the backstage waiting room.
Fang Weihong looked at the television and exclaimed, "Zhang Ye?" She turned around and shouted, "Sister Zhang, do you want to take a look? They're interviewing Little Zhang on the phone. "
"Is that so?"
… …
The number of people following the program was increasing rapidly!
After all, this was the hottest topic at the moment. The television station could even contact the person in question, so everyone was naturally curious about what Zhang Ye would say in the interview!
On TV.
The host did not expect to be able to contact Zhang Ye, who was in the limelight. He felt a little more energetic, "Hello, how are you? Is this Teacher Zhang Ye? I'm the host of Talking Point, Zhao Zhao. "
Zhang Ye said calmly, "Hello."
The host confirmed, "Is it really Teacher Zhang?"
Zhang Ye smiled, "I don't deserve to be called a teacher, but my surname is Zhang."
The host immediately said, "I'm currently at the live broadcast with a few commentators. We're discussing your rejection of the application. We've also seen a lot of comments from the netizens, including the few of us. We are all very puzzled. If you don't get off the banned list, won't it be very difficult for you to get a job in the future? Can you tell us why you made this decision? Why did you make such a choice that others can't quite understand? "
Wu Zeqing leaned against the wall, drinking tea and watching TV.
Zhang Ye was also facing the TV screen. He held his cell phone and thought for a while. He did not know how to answer, nor did he know what words to use to express himself.
Why?
Why?
This question was really not easy to answer.
Finally, Zhang Ye's eyelids drooped and he simply said,
"Two roads diverged in the yellow forest.
"It's a pity that I can't set foot on them at the same time."
Hearing this, the host on TV was clearly taken aback. The three guest commentators beside him also looked at each other in a daze. Even the viewers watching the live broadcast in front of their televisions had similar reactions!
Two roads?
One was to agree to compromise and return to the entertainment circle? The other was to refuse to compromise and have an unknown future?
On TV, they could only hear Zhang Ye's voice continuing.
"I stood at that intersection for a very long time.
"I looked towards a road as far as my eyes could see …
"Until it disappeared into the depths of the forest.
"But I chose another path."
"It was overgrown with weeds and was very quiet.
"It appeared even more alluring and beautiful.
"Even though it was on this small path.
"Very few travelers' footprints were left.
"That morning, the ground was littered with fallen leaves.
"Both roads were untainted by footprints.
"Hur, one road was left behind and we'll meet again another day!
"But I knew that the road stretched on endlessly.
"I'm afraid it would be difficult for me to return.
"Perhaps many years later in some place.
"I will sigh softly and look back on the past.
"Two roads diverged in the forest.
"And I chose the one with fewer people."
"Henceforth … determined the path of my life!"
This poem naturally did not exist in this world. It came from Zhang Ye's previous world. It was the work of the American poet Robert Frost — "The Road Not Taken".
Regarding the host's question, as well as the questions from the netizens and his friends, Zhang Ye did not know how to use his own words to answer them. Why? He could not say why! So he used a poem. He felt that this poem could best express his feelings at this moment!
There was only one choice at every fork in life. As for Zhang Ye, he chose the road with fewer people. This road might not have been taken by anyone. This road might be filled with thorns and unknowns. But he did not regret it, nor would he look back! Because this was the path that he had chosen!
All he had to do was to walk on, walk on.
There were not many whys on this road!
He didn't want to know how beautiful the scenery would be on that road that he hadn't chosen!
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