The next day.
There were rumors on the Internet.
Weibo Breaking News 05: "Zhang Ye Wreaks Havoc at Hebei Television."
— Someone revealed that Zhang Ye had led a group of people to wreak havoc at Hebei Television's Beijing recording agency yesterday afternoon, causing chaos at their workplace. Many people were in conflict and one of their leaders was being investigated. The exact cause of the incident was still unknown. When they called their friends at Hebei Television, they were all tight-lipped about it.
This news did not attract much attention.
Firstly, compared to the commotion that Zhang Ye had caused in the past, this was really just a small matter. It wouldn't be as shocking as the news of a documentary sweeping the entire country's viewership ratings. Secondly, this news was not confirmed and could at most be considered as a rumor. Even the official news media did not publish any news about it. It was just a Weibo account that broke the news, so the authenticity of it was greatly discounted.
However, some people still paid attention to it.
"Teacher Zhang is up to something again?"
"I wonder if it's true."
"It should be true. Zhang Ye would definitely do something like that!"
"Someone must have offended him again. Do you think we don't know about Zhang Ye? He has his own rules when he does things. It's impossible for him to cause trouble at the TV station for no reason! "
"I also believe in Teacher Zhang's character. I really like him!"
"Previous poster, don't mess around. Does Zhang Ye have any character?"
Suddenly, a few industry insiders spoke up!
For some reason, a retired veteran host in the industry suddenly came forward. "Youngsters these days are getting more and more unscrupulous. How can a person like Zhang Ye be sought after by so many people? How could he be called an artist by a bunch of brainless fans? When did artists become so cheap? Since when did the Golden Microphone Awards become so casual? How could this kind of person win the highest award for hosting? Get the highest academic award? Winning two of the most prestigious awards for television shows? What a joke! Are the selections nowadays just child's play? Are the people nowadays fools? "
Some netizens were having none of it.
"F * ck, how can you say that!"
"Who's an idiot?"
"Are you the only artist? What kind of works can you come up with? "
"I've seen the programs you've hosted. They're just some lousy things that you use to entertain yourself. Who would want to watch them?"
"You think a good person is an artist, but can't someone you don't like be an artist? Then I want to ask you, what kind of logic is this? What right do you have to control the emotions of the people? I f * * king like Zhang Ye! I f * * king think that Zhang Ye is an artist! Are you going to kill me? "
When the old host raised his head, many people also came out!
Crosstalk artist Tang Dazhang posted on Weibo: "I will never acknowledge a person like Zhang Ye as an artist. He's too vulgar and unruly!"
Someone from a television station said, "I've wanted to say this for a long time. It's just some commoners who are chasing after him and think he's good. As for the rest, ask the industry insiders. Who would admit that he's an artist? He's just fooling the common people. The real standard to judge whether an artist is qualified or not is set by those in the industry. Only those in the industry know if a person is qualified to be called an artist. How can outsiders understand? "
The attacks on Zhang Ye came in twos and threes!
…
In the morning.
Zhang Ye also saw these comments, but he did not bother with them. This was because he was already used to such things. If there were not a few of his peers scolding him every day, Zhang Ye would not be used to it. After eating breakfast, he put on a down jacket and sent Chenchen to school before heading to Media College.
In school.
As soon as he arrived, Su Hongyan came looking for him.
"Little Zhang."
"Ai, Teacher Su."
"There's going to be a broadcasting class in a while. You've just been hired by the school, so you definitely have to show your face. The school has just discussed it and decided not to wait until next year. Why don't you show your face today and greet everyone? It'll be an official meeting. Is that alright with you?"
"I'm fine with it."
"Alright then."
"What time?"
"Let's make it 9 AM. I'll give you 10 minutes to speak."
"Alright."
Teacher Xue, who was beside them, heard this and walked over with a smile. "Since it's Professor Zhang's first lecture, I'll have to attend as well."
Su Hongyan laughed and said, "If you have time, then let's all go together. It'll be a form of support for Little Zhang as well."
A female teacher said, "Sure."
An assistant professor also said, "Count me in as well."
Another broadcasting major teacher said, "I heard that Teacher Zhang has never skipped any of his classes at Peking University. In fact, there's not even enough seats in the classroom every time he teaches. There are always students from other departments who come to stand outside the classroom to listen in. From this, Teacher Zhang's teaching standards can be seen. I'm really looking forward to it."
Zhang Ye quickly said humbly, "It's just a meeting with the students. Please don't flatter me."
… …
Very quickly, the news spread like wildfire!
"Teacher Zhang will be giving a lecture today!"
"It's in the lecture hall. Are you going?"
"Of course I'll go! I'm a braindead fan of his! "
"I'll go too! This is such a rare opportunity! "
"You guys are still chatting? Hurry up and get a seat in the lecture hall. I don't think there's any space left. The people from the Directing, Television, and Performing Arts departments are all here! "
"Ah? Then let's go! "
When the students heard the news, they rushed over. There were freshmen, sophomores, and even juniors!
Media College.
Lecture Hall 1.
When Zhang Ye, Su Hongyan, Teacher Xue, and the others arrived, they were also shocked. The scene that greeted them was too lively. Who knew how many people were squeezing at the entrance of the lecture hall!
"Stop squeezing!"
"F * ck, there's no space left?"
"Students from the Performing Arts department! Why are you all here to join in the fun! "
"Teacher Zhang has also acted in movies before. Can't we come and learn from him?"
"Wow! Zhang Ye is here! "
"It's Zhang Ye!"
"Quick, look!"
"Aiyo, I've finally seen him in person!"
"How handsome!"
Some of the female voices from Media College were even screaming!
For a B-list celebrity, it was not surprising that he had such great charisma.
When many of the teachers saw this, they thought to themselves that if this carried on, they would definitely not be able to carry on. Therefore, they hurried over to maintain order. After more than ten minutes, the situation was finally brought under control and everyone was brought into the lecture hall. At this moment, not only were there empty seats, even the corridors and aisles of the lecture hall were filled with people.
Su Hongyan, Teacher Xue, and a few other broadcasting majors did not want to fight for seats with the students, so they just stood near the entrance.
The leader of Media College's Academic Affairs Office arrived.
The dean of the School of Broadcasting arrived.
Finally, a vice president of Media College also came in with a smile.
Clearly, this was Zhang Ye's first meeting with the students after his appointment, so the school took it very seriously. The main reason why they invited Zhang Ye to join them was because they saw Zhang Ye's personal ability and charisma. The school's Publicity Department staff also came over with cameras.
At this moment, Su Hongyan went on stage and held a microphone. "Students, please quiet down. Now, let's welcome Associate Professor Zhang Ye."
Zhang Ye walked up to the podium and took the microphone. "Thank you, Teacher Su."
Su Hongyan smiled and walked off the stage. Although Zhang Ye's speech was announced at the last minute, she was never worried that Zhang Ye would not do well.
Clearing his throat, Zhang Ye smiled and said, "Hello, students."
There was a warm round of applause from the audience.
Zhang Ye said, "I'm very honored to be standing here today, and I'm even more honored to be standing here as a teacher of Media College. As everyone knows, I was once a member of Media College a few years ago. That's why I'm here to take up a post, or to be precise, to return home. Even in the past two years that I've been working here, I've never felt that I've left this place. This is my home, and I can never leave it for the rest of my life."
The students applauded again!
When Su Hongyan and the other teachers and school leaders heard this, they also nodded and clapped.
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "I'm here today to officially meet everyone and get to know you. I didn't expect it to be so grand, and I'm quite flattered. I believe everyone already knows that from today onwards, I'll be taking up the post of a teacher at the School of Broadcasting. You can call me Teacher Zhang, Zhang Ye, or even Senior. We're all family, so there's no need to be so formal. I'm not a person with so many rules."
In the audience.
A mischievous freshman shouted, "How about calling me Old Zhang?"
Zhang Ye said happily, "Sure."
Everyone laughed.
Zhang Ye looked at his watch and said, "There's still about six or seven minutes left. I've said everything I wanted to say, so why don't we use the remaining time to ask questions? If anyone has any questions, be it about the arts or the curriculum, you can ask them all. Since we're only here to meet, let's just be casual."
When they heard this, dozens of people immediately raised their hands. Some of them even stood up and raised their hands as they jumped!
Zhang Ye randomly pointed to the person who had jumped the highest. "This student, the one on the left in the tenth row. Yes, that's you."
That person said excitedly, "Hello, Senior. I would like to ask, what curriculum will you be teaching us in the future? Will you be here every day? Can we look for you anytime if we have any questions? "
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "The curriculum will definitely be related to broadcasting. I'll probably be here every day, but if there's a chance, I'll leave my email address. If anyone has any questions, feel free to email me. If there's time, I'll reply to them one by one."
Many more people raised their hands.
Zhang Ye pointed to another person. "This student."
That third-year student stood up and said, "Professor Zhang, I'm a student from the Directing Department. Do you only teach in the Broadcasting Department? Are there any courses for the Directing Department? Almost all of us have watched The Voice and A Bite of China before, so we really want to learn from you. I wonder if there'll be a chance to do so in the future? "
Zhang Ye looked at the audience. "About that, we'll still have to see what the school leaders think. I haven't received any notice about this yet, but if there's a chance, I'd like to share it with everyone."
One question followed another.
The atmosphere was good and it was almost time.
Zhang Ye said, "Then I'll have one last question. Let me see, yes, this student."
He pointed to a female student.
That female voice pushed up her glasses and hurriedly stood up to say, "Teacher Zhang, I saw on Weibo this morning that quite a few experienced industry insiders are scolding you. They're saying that you're not qualified to be called an artist and that you're still very far from being one. That's why I'd really like to know, what exactly is an artist? If someone with your achievements and contributions isn't considered an artist, then what is? After we graduate, what path should we take? How should we go about it? What if we're not recognized by the industry? "
Zhang Ye glanced at her. "This is quite a big question."
Everyone pricked up their ears and listened carefully. They also wanted to know how Zhang Ye would answer this sensitive question.
After thinking about it, Zhang Ye suddenly remembered something that Guo Degang had said in his previous world. He smiled and said, "Then I'll use the simplest way to explain it to you. Actually, what is an artist? Whoever lives the longest is an artist! If 100 of your peers are scolding you, then if you outlast 99 of them to death, then you'll be an artist! When it's Qingming Festival, you can even stand on their graves and sing 'Sprinkle Oil' to them! "
Zhang Ye's explanation of what an artist was made the several hundred students dumbfounded!
Scolding them?
Who lives the longest?
Outlast 99 of them to death?
Standing on their graves on Qingming Festival?
Sing 'Sprinkle Oil' to them??
"Pfft!" Some of the students burst out laughing!
Then a second, a third, and a tenth!
"Hahahahaha!"
"Aiyo, Teacher Zhang is too sarcastic!"
A teacher nearly fainted on the spot!
Su Hongyan facepalmed!
Teacher Xue: "…"
The leaders of Media College's Academic Affairs Office: "…"
The vice president of Media College: "…"
These words sounded very domineering, but they were too wicked!
You were still speaking in a serious manner just now, so why did you reveal your true colors in just three sentences!
Many of the teachers and school leaders of Media College didn't know whether to laugh or cry when they heard this. They suddenly felt a little worried. By inviting such a person to be a teacher, would there really be no problems in the future?
How many people would they have offended by doing this!
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