Sunday, overcast.
When he opened the window in the morning, it was foggy outside.
Zhang Ye took a whiff of the unpleasant smell and coughed twice. He turned around and said, "Mom, where's my mask? Help me find it. I have something to do during the day, so I have to go out. "
Mom said, "I also forgot where I put it."
"Try looking for it," Zhang Ye said.
"You're a man, why are you wearing a mask?" Mom muttered.
"Pollution." Zhang Ye said helplessly, "Don't believe what the news says about Beijing being foggy today. That's not fog, it's haze. You and Dad have to wear masks when you go out. It's a must." As he spoke, he looked towards Little Chen-chen, who had just woken up and was slowly walking out of the room with sleepy eyes. "You too, did you hear me?"
Chenchen curled her lips. "Zhang Ye, you sure are slow."
His mother harrumphed and said, "Your uncle is very delicate."
Zhang Ye: "…"
His father said, "Listen to the child. The air is not good now."
"See, it's still my dad who has the highest level of awareness!" Zhang Ye said.
Putting on his mask and sunglasses, Zhang Ye went downstairs and drove straight to Media College.
China Media University used to be known as Beijing Broadcasting College, so now people refer to it as Beiguang College, Zhongchuan College, and Beiguang College.
As the leading school for broadcasting and hosting in the country, Media College's annual arts examination naturally attracted countless candidates from all over the country. Moreover, it wasn't limited to broadcasting and hosting. They were also recruiting for other professions such as television editing and performing arts. The number of applicants for the arts examination every year definitely exceeded 10,000. It was impossible to finish the interviews in a day or two, so they had to be conducted in batches within half a month. Today was the first day of the examination, so it would definitely be the busiest day.
Media College.
At the main entrance.
The moment the car arrived, it saw a dense crowd of people. There were examinees, but most of them were their parents. Some of the female examinees even had five or six relatives with them. Many of the female examinees who brought their parents here were female examinees from other places. Their parents were worried about the beautiful young ladies coming to Beijing to take the examination alone, so they followed them here.
Zhang Ye slowed down the car and wanted to catch a glimpse of those beauties from afar. How could the examinees of the arts examination be bad looking? But after a glance, Zhang Ye retracted his gaze in silence.
Damn you!
The smog was so thick that he couldn't see anything!
"Hey, look!"
"Who is that person?"
"It's Zhang Ye!"
"It really is Teacher Zhang Ye!"
"Wow, why is he here today?"
After parking his car and walking around the campus, someone recognized Zhang Ye.
Just as Zhang Ye was sighing and reminiscing about the changes to his alma mater, he realized that all the examinees around him were looking at him. He smiled and nodded at them.
A girl squatted on the ground and hurriedly put on makeup.
When Zhang Ye passed by, he said, "Don't put on any makeup. You'll have to remove it after you go in."
The girl was stunned. "Huh?"
Zhang Ye said, "Didn't you see the requirements for the first try?"
The girl hurriedly said, "Even light makeup won't do?"
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "I'll do it during the second round." Then he left.
The girl shouted from afar, "Thank you! Thank you for the reminder, Teacher Zhang!" She excitedly grabbed a friend who was also applying for the exam. "Did you see that? Do you see that? Zhang Ye spoke to me! "
The examinees were all discussing among themselves.
"Why is Zhang Ye here?"
"Or did he come during his exams?"
"I don't know?"
"Are you here to visit your alma mater?"
"No way! It's the busiest time of the day! "
There were quite a few media reporters on campus who had been on standby since 5 AM. They saw Zhang Ye walking over with their own eyes. Due to the uniqueness of their profession, they were more perceptive.
"Zhang Ye is an examiner!" A female reporter from the Beijing Times reacted!
Everyone was in an uproar!
"An examiner?"
"It really is!"
"Zhang Ye is invigilating the exam?"
"Damn, why didn't we receive any news of such an important matter!"
"Media College invited Zhang Ye here?"
"Aiyo, Teacher Zhang, wait up!"
"Teacher Zhang!"
Immediately, five or six reporters ran over to him!
When Zhang Ye saw this, he knew that if he got surrounded, he wouldn't be able to get away easily. He quickly ran away. When the reporters saw this, they chased after him even harder. When Zhang Ye saw this, he ran even faster. When the reporters saw this, they chased after him even harder. When Zhang Ye saw this, he ran even faster. When the reporters saw this …
Alright then.
Enough with the nonsense.
Su Hongyan had already received Zhang Ye's call and was waiting for him at the entrance of a school building with a few colleagues. In the end, she saw such a scene that left her at a loss of whether to laugh or cry.
"Ai, Teacher Su!" Zhang Ye ran over, panting.
Su Hongyan smiled and said, "You're really popular now."
Zhang Ye waved it off. "Don't mention it. I'm training so hard now that my daily training is even harder than a marathon runner's. If the entertainment industry doesn't want me anymore, I'll just become an athlete and continue serving the people."
When the reporters who chased after him heard that, they were all amused!
"Hur hur, don't joke around." Su Hongyan flicked her chin. "Hurry up and come in. We're all waiting for you."
Zhang Ye turned around and said to the reporters, "Sorry, bros. We'll talk about the interview another time."
"Alright."
"Then go ahead with your work."
"Give me an exclusive interview later!"
"You're running faster and faster, Director Zhang!"
"Aiyo, I'm so tired!"
At his current position, he had interacted with too many reporters in the industry. As long as it was an entertainment reporter in Beijing, Zhang Ye had met almost all of them. Even if they weren't entertainment reporters, Zhang Ye had still met quite a few of them. For example, Zhang Ye was also very familiar with the academic reporters and literary reporters. As he had interacted with them for so long, this was not the first time that many of these reporters had interviewed or surrounded Zhang Ye. From time to time, they would also joke around with Zhang Ye. Sometimes, they would also understand each other and become familiar with each other.
Upstairs.
It was still too early for the exams, so Su Hongyan introduced Zhang Ye to the other examiners for the broadcasting major. The other examiners for the acting major, television major, and directing major were all on a different floor.
Su Hongyan said, "Little Zhang, this is Professor Qu Heng."
Zhang Ye hurriedly went up to shake hands with him and lowered his posture. "Professor Qu."
Professor Qu chuckled and said, "Hello, Professor Zhang."
Zhang Ye said, "Don't mention it. Just call me Little Zhang. I don't dare to address myself as a professor in front of the teachers."
Professor Qu said, "You don't have to stand on ceremony with me."
Most of the people here were professors and teachers from when Zhang Ye was still in university. Even if some of them had not taught in his class before, it would still be the same. So Zhang Ye did not dare to act arrogantly.
However, Professor Qu shook his head and insisted on addressing Zhang Ye as Professor Zhang. He was a more traditional person. Zhang Ye was now a lecturer at Peking University's Chinese Department and an associate professor at Peking University's Math Department. In Professor Qu's opinion, regardless of whether Zhang Ye was a student of Media College or not, at least he was now on equal footing with them. Those who were capable would be teachers, regardless of age, so he could not just address him casually.
Su Hongyan introduced the next examiner. "This is Teacher Xue, my colleague. She teaches voice. When you were in university, Teacher Xue wasn't around yet, so you probably haven't met her before."
Zhang Ye went up to shake hands with her. "Teacher Xue."
Teacher Xue was very casual about it. "Then I'll address you as Teacher Little Zhang."
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "The few of you addressing me as Teacher or Professor makes me feel creeped out. I really can't call you that. Now that I've returned to my alma mater, I'm just a student."
Su Hongyan smiled and pointed at Zhang Ye. "This kid has always been one to go with the flow, so don't stand on ceremony with him. Just call him Little Zhang." After introducing the examinees one by one, Su Hongyan said, "Although I think everyone knows each other, I still have to introduce him. This is Zhang Ye, one of my former students." Thinking for a moment, Teacher Su added, "He's the most disobedient student I've ever taught, and the one who made me worry the most!"
Zhang Ye: "…"
Everyone laughed. Looking at Zhang Ye now, they could imagine what kind of temper he had when he was still in school. It would be a wonder if he had a good temper. It really wasn't easy for Teacher Su.
Finally, Su Hongyan told Zhang Ye about the grading that was within the scope of the examiner's authority.
Zhang Ye held onto the stack of examinees' information sheets and listened very seriously and seriously to each and every one of them. There were some things that Zhang Ye liked to joke about, but there were also some things that Zhang Ye would instinctively become serious about. Zhang Ye would never joke about matters that involved an examinee's future and fate, because he had also gone through those times. For the broadcasting and hosting examinees, one of the registration requirements was that the male examinees had to be at least 1.75 meters tall. Zhang Ye's height in the past was clearly not enough. In fact, he had barely been accepted as an exception in the end. This had also become something that changed his fate, so now that it was his turn to be an examiner, Zhang Ye did not dare to joke around.
After understanding the procedures, the examiners for the broadcasting and hosting examinees started chatting with each other. Su Hongyan was also one of the examiners and was mainly responsible for grading the examinees.
There was still half an hour before the interview started.
Su Hongyan suddenly called Zhang Ye to the side.
Zhang Ye was taken aback. "What's the matter, Teacher Su?"
Su Hongyan said, "When I called you, I told you that there was something else. Since I have some time now, I wanted to talk to you about it."
"What is it?" Zhang Ye asked curiously.
Su Hongyan said, "What's your position at Peking University?"
Zhang Ye said, "It's the position that you know of. I have a teaching position in both the Chinese and Math departments. But I can't say that I've been suspended or reinstated. I don't have any classes either."
Su Hongyan nodded and said, "We had a meeting yesterday to discuss your matter, including inviting you to be an examiner and another matter. The dean wanted me to talk to you about it, so I'd like to ask for your opinion. The School of Broadcasting would like to invite you over as a guest associate professor. Would you be interested?"
Zhang Ye was dumbfounded. "Associate professor? Invite me? "
Su Hongyan said, "A guest professor position wouldn't conflict with your position at Peking University. It's just a name. When there's a need, you can come over and give a lecture or half a lecture. Other than that, you can do whatever you need to do. It's fine even if you don't have the time.
Zhang Ye said in surprise, "I'm just a student, how could I …"
Su Hongyan said, "Don't be a student anymore. You've already won the highest award for hosting and are already the most outstanding host in the industry. In the past, some of our school's hosts who won the Golden Microphone Award came back as full professors. But since you're too young, they only gave you the title of associate professor. You don't have to feel too much pressure. The institute has already discussed it. As long as you agree, the matter will be settled."
Zhang Ye still couldn't believe it. "Why me?"
"Because you're the most suitable." Su Hongyan smiled and said, "Our Media College is the best school in the country in broadcasting, that's without a doubt. But in the other faculties, we're much weaker. The Performing Arts Department? We can't compare to the Chinese Academy of Drama, the Northern Academy of Drama, or the Directing Department? The Music Department? There are also colleges that are better than us, so we're at a disadvantage in terms of student recruitment. But if you come, the situation might be better. You're not just a host in the purest sense of the word. You're also a television program director. You've won the highest award for two of your shows. In the field of entertainment shows and documentaries, other than you, who would dare say they're the best director? You've also acted and composed music before, so your image and accomplishments are very suitable for Media College. The decision to invite you was made by our School of Broadcasting. But if you agree, the Directing Department and Music Department will definitely not have any objections. You can also give lectures at any time. It's fine even if you don't want to. It's all up to you. "
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "This is a good thing and also my honor. What objections can I have? I'm just afraid of causing trouble for my alma mater. You also know that I'm not very popular. "
"Do you think the school won't be able to protect you if it's just some small trouble?" After Su Hongyan said that, she went silent. "Alright then, you do cause a lot of trouble sometimes."
Zhang Ye smiled sheepishly.
Su Hongyan said, "Then it's settled. I'll let the institute know."
Zhang Ye said, "Sure, it's my honor."
Since Teacher Su had spoken, Zhang Ye had no reason to reject her. He had already accepted the invitation from Peking University and was already working at Peking University. Now that his alma mater had invited him to be a visiting associate professor, how could he reject it? There was no reason for him to reject it either! No matter how he thought about it, it was still a good thing!
An associate professor at Media College?
He would have another professorship in the future!
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