Later that morning.
The outsiders had left.
The teachers of the Chinese department also started chatting. After not seeing each other for a whole winter break, there was naturally a lot to talk about. Most of the focus was on Zhang Ye, because in this short winter break, Zhang Ye had done too many things. The Spring Festival Gala, beating someone up, crosstalk, being banned, a mathematical conjecture, being unbanned, being the most unpopular celebrity on Weibo, etc. There was nothing that they were not curious about.
Teacher Wang smiled and said, "Little Zhang, you're really good."
Teacher Li said, "When did you start researching mathematics? Haha, you've really made our Chinese department proud. Dean Chang even joked a few days ago that our Peking University's Chinese department is full of hidden talents. He even took care of the Math Department's work. "
Zhang Ye waved it off. "You're flattering me."
A teacher asked, "Has Dale's Conjecture really been solved?"
"That's right." Su Na smiled and said, "All the mathematicians from all over the world have come to Beijing to verify the conjecture. There are no results yet, but there should be no problems in general. All that's left is to verify some of the details." Saying that, she looked over and said, "Teacher Zhang, you have to treat us to a meal next time."
Zhang Ye whined, "I don't have that much money in my pocket."
Su Na rolled her eyes and said, "Don't give me that. I know that the copyright for Legend of Wukong has already been sold. I don't know how much it was, but it's definitely worth more than a million."
Professor Zeng, who had just come in, also heard their conversation. He had a good relationship with Zhang Ye, so he interrupted with a smile, "I think Teacher Zhang will definitely be promoted to associate professor this year!"
Su Na nodded. "There's really a chance."
Zhang Ye said, "Come on, I don't have the qualifications to be an associate professor." Actually, this fellow was also looking forward to it. Although the title of professor was not important to his development in the entertainment industry, it was good to have a good reputation. It was also a great qualification, so if there was a chance, Zhang Ye would definitely want to get it.
His colleagues from the Chinese department were all talking about it. Zhang Ye's solving of an international mathematical conjecture had not only become an interesting topic in the Chinese department, but also in the entire Peking University.
About 10 minutes later.
The Chinese department held a pep rally and gathered all the teachers in the conference room.
The department secretary, Zhen Shuquan, did not come. The person hosting the meeting was the head of the Chinese department, Chang Kaige. When the last professor, Professor Yan, finally entered the room, the meeting officially began.
Chang Kaige took a sip of the tea before putting it down. He smiled at everyone and said, "It's time for school to start. It's another semester after such a long break, so everyone should refocus and focus on your classes. Classes will officially start tomorrow, so don't let your guard down. Alright, that's all for today's meeting. The main purpose of today's meeting is to talk about the meeting that will be held in the afternoon. Everyone should already know that there will be several Japanese university presidents, experts, scholars, and student representatives coming to Peking University for an exchange of research and cooperation, as well as a series of project negotiations. It's very important, and there will also be media representatives from television stations and newspapers present. The meeting will be held in Peking University's auditorium. If the teachers don't have any important matters to attend to, they will have to apply for leave from me or Secretary Zhen.
"Understood."
"Definitely."
"No problem."
Quite a few teachers and professors nodded in agreement.
Chang Kaige said, "As for the students, let's all pick and choose. If there are any who are willing to attend, then tally up the name list. If there aren't many who are willing, then call out a few names and fill up the seats. Remember to make sure that the students behave themselves and don't cause any trouble. They are university students now, and the students these days have their own ideas. When it comes to the relationship between China and Japan, it's still a rather sensitive topic, so we must ensure that the welcoming ceremony goes smoothly. Yes, of course, our Peking University students are all very well-mannered, so I'm just giving you all a heads-up."
Professor Zeng said, "For such a big occasion, the students should know their place."
Chang Kaige acknowledged, "Hur hur, there's one more thing. The school leaders have given the Chinese department a task to give a speech at the welcoming ceremony. Since we're all in the field of Chinese language, this task naturally won't escape us."
Speech?
Another speech?
When everyone heard this, they reflexively looked at Zhang Ye. There was no other way about it. Back at Peking University's National Primary and Secondary School Spring Festival Gala, Zhang Ye's closing speech was too shocking. His "Ode to Young China" was even published in People's Daily the next day. It was a sensation and formed a stark contrast with Professor Yan's speech. The difference was too great. Hence, when it came to speeches, everyone first thought of Zhang Ye.
Hence, when it came to speeches, the first person everyone thought of was Zhang Ye. Although Zhang Ye was the youngest teacher in the Peking University's Chinese department, and also the one with the least experience, and was not even one who specialized in education. He was just a teacher hired from outside the society, but to be honest, when it came to the level of a speech, none of the professors and teachers in the Chinese department dared to say that they were better than Zhang Ye. Ignoring "Ode to Young China", there was also the "The Last Speech" that Zhang Ye had given at the Shanghai SARFT press conference. Everyone had no choice but to admit that they were at his level.
A Zhang Ye had fallen.
Thousands and thousands of Zhang Ye had stood up!
Thinking about every word of his speech, it really made people's blood boil. In the eyes of most of his colleagues in the Chinese department, Zhang Ye was a genius at giving speeches!
However, Zhang Ye was not too willing to join in the fun. Alright, it should be said that he was very unwilling. This sort of speech with a political mission, it was obvious that it had to go along with the friendly relations between China and Japan. And as a nationalistic youth among nationalistic youths, it was already good enough that he did not find trouble with the foreigners. Zhang Ye was already the one taking the blame, yet he still wanted him to sing about the friendly relations between China and Japan? This was clearly impossible. Whoever wanted to do this job could do it. Don't look for me!
Chang Kaige probably knew that Zhang Ye did not know how to do it, so he said, "I handed this task to Professor Yan a few days ago. Old Yan, is the script ready?"
Professor Yan said in a deadpan manner, "Yes."
Chang Kaige was very assured and did not look at the script.
The last time, although Professor Yan had been disgraced by Zhang Ye's speech and lost quite a bit of face, everyone knew that this did not mean that Professor Yan's speech was bad. It was mainly because of the tone. The tone of the speech had been set from the beginning, so it would be the same no matter who gave it. That time, it was mainly because Zhang Ye did not play his cards according to the script, causing Professor Yan to be in a very passive position. However, this speech was a political mission, so Chang Kaige felt much more assured handing it to Professor Yan than Zhang Ye.
He spoke for a while more.
Finally, Chang Kaige said, "Alright, then there's one last matter for today." He glanced at Zhang Ye, "It's about our department's Teacher Zhang Ye's nomination for the title of associate professor. Ever since Teacher Little Zhang took over as a substitute teacher for 'Appreciation of the Classics', the results he has achieved are clear to all. It has attracted a lot of attention from society and the academic world. He has also helped our Chinese department regain first place in the national Chinese department rankings. Although this was the joint effort of everyone, the final 'push' was Teacher Zhang Ye's contribution."
Before he finished, Professor Yan frowned and immediately said, "Dean Chang, I disagree. Zhang Ye is too young. An associate professor in his early twenties? Not to mention Peking University, there's no such precedent in the entire country! Besides, some of Zhang Ye's research in the academic field is also controversial in the industry. "
Zhang Ye did not say a word as if the matter did not concern him.
Professor Zeng frowned and said, "Why do you always focus on age? We are in the field of education and academics. Don't we look at results? Don't we look at teaching standards? If we look at seniority, then there's nothing else in the annual selection. You're 30 years old? No! You're 40 years old? Wait a little more! Eh, you're 50 years old? Alright, I'll give you the title! If it's just based on age, then what's the point? "
Professor Yan said, "Old Zeng, don't take things out of context. Besides, there are no more spots for associate professors in our Chinese department this year. They've all been used up!"
Professor Zeng said, "Teachers with outstanding contributions can be given the green light as an exception."
Professor Yan sneered, "Zhang Ye's academic research is considered outstanding contributions?"
Professor Yan and Professor Zeng exchanged a few words.
Chang Kaige came forward to smooth things over, "Alright, how this matter is decided is not up to you or me. I've already met with Secretary Zhen. We'll report it to Little Zhang first. Whether it's approved or not will be decided by the school leaders." He had only mentioned it. There were still many procedures to decide on an associate professor.
Professor Yan was still extremely against it. In the past, Zhang Ye was invited by President Wu and had her backing. Now that Wu Zeqing had been promoted, Zhang Ye no longer had anyone to rely on. As the oldest professor in the Chinese department, Professor Yan spoke even more bluntly, "This nomination is not in line with the procedures. Dean Chang, I still don't agree to it. The title of associate professor cannot be given so hastily. Besides, the spots have long been used up.
If we report it, we will just be giving the school leaders trouble … "Suddenly, at this moment, a middle-aged man walked into the conference room. As there was a suite outside the conference room, the door was not closed.
That person was about 50 years old and had an imposing appearance. The moment he entered the room, he said, "The Chinese department has no more spots? It's alright. Our School of Mathematical Sciences has some! "
Chang Kaige was stunned, "Dean Pan."
"Dean Pan?" The other teachers were also stunned.
The person who came was the Dean of Peking University's School of Mathematical Sciences — Pan Yang!
Dean Pan's rank was even higher than Chang Kaige's, so he naturally spoke more casually, "The door was open. I heard it when I came in. Old Chang, you don't have to worry about Little Zhang's title of associate professor. Our School of Mathematical Sciences will handle it for you. It just so happens that we still have an associate professor spot, so there's no need for further consideration. I've already signed the documents this morning and it has been specially approved for Little Zhang. However, Little Zhang will have to take up a position in our Math department!"
Professor Yan was stunned.
Chang Kaige also did not react in time, "Math department? That won't do. Dean Pan, Little Zhang is a core teacher of our Chinese department … "
Pan Yang said, "Little Zhang will still have to continue teaching the Chinese department's classes. I don't care about that. What I want is this person. He must be on our faculty's faculty list. After he comes to our Math department, whether Little Zhang will be responsible for teaching the main courses or not will be discussed in the future. But during the Math Department's symposium and the Society for Foreign Relations, Little Zhang will have to attend as a faculty member. As for how it will be handled, we can discuss it when the time comes.
Zhang Ye blinked several times.
Su Na and the Chinese department's teachers looked at each other.
The School of Mathematical Sciences had come to snatch him away? F * * k, Zhang Ye was really in high demand!
Chang Kaige shook his head vigorously and said, "It's true that there have been cases of people teaching in two departments simultaneously, but to teach in both the Chinese and Math departments? There's no such precedent! Dean Pan, I can't agree to that! " He was very vigilant. Although he said that he was going to teach in the Chinese and Math departments, who knew if he would be taken away by them?
Besides, who had ever heard of someone teaching in both the Chinese and Math departments at the same time? These two subjects had nothing to do with each other to begin with! If he were to really do that, then this teaching position would no longer be strange. He would be a weirdo, a weirdo among weirdos!
Dean Pan said, "The specific procedures are already in progress. I've also spoken to the school leaders about it. There's no such precedent in the past, but there's also no precedent of a Chinese department teacher solving an international mathematical conjecture. It's just another faculty title, so it's not a big deal! In any case, Little Zhang must be recruited by our School of Mathematical Sciences. Such a young and outstanding world-class mathematician cannot be buried in the Chinese department! "
Chang Kaige was speechless when he heard that. "What do you mean by buried? With Teacher Little Zhang's literary attainments, he's the most suitable for us. "
Dean Pan looked at him. "I didn't say that Little Zhang would resign from his job here. I've always said that it would be a part-time job."
Finally, the department's Secretary, Zhen Shuquan, who was handling some matters, was alerted and came back. Finally, this matter was brought to the Peking University leaders' table.
The School of Mathematical Sciences needed Zhang Ye.
But the Chinese department kept pushing and shoving, not wanting to let him go.
In the end, it was a Peking University leader who made the final decision. Considering Zhang Ye's mathematical talent and literary talent, as well as the strong wishes of the School of Mathematical Sciences' teaching group, they approved Zhang Ye's position as a teacher in both the Math and Chinese departments. They also agreed to the School of Mathematical Sciences making an exception to give Zhang Ye the title of associate professor. Although there was still a series of procedures to go through, the title of associate professor was already a done deal. There was no way out!
When the news came out.
Peking University, which had just started school, became lively again!
"Associate professor?"
"Really? Teacher Zhang has become an associate professor? "
"He's too young! He's not even the youngest at Peking University, he's the youngest associate professor in the country! How old is Teacher Zhang? 24? "
"The key is still the Math department's associate professor! Teacher Zhang has been recruited by the School of Mathematical Sciences! He's teaching both literature and mathematics! "
"Wow, Zhang Ye is going to teach our Math department?"
"That's great! I wonder how many years he'll be teaching! "
Not only were the Peking University students discussing this, even the teachers from the various departments were discussing it in private with great interest. They had been teachers for so many years, but had never seen something like this happen before!
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