Chapter 287 - Joining 3rd Cousin’s New Year’s Party! (1/2)
The next day.
1st January, New Year’s Day.
On the morning of the new year, Zhang Ye spent it in his own bed.
People seemed to come to his home, and not only in a single wave. The doorbell rung one after another. The sound of chatting entered his bedroom, as Zhang Ye woke up a few times in a daze. He flipped his body and covered himself in his blanket before going back to sleep. After four days of talk show recording without rest, he was making up for that lost sleep today. Since the people who came to his place were family, he was not that particular.
“Sis, we are here.”
“Quick, have a sit.”
“First (paternal) Aunt, Happy New Year. Wis.h.i.+ng you and uncle a prosperous new year and good health.”
“Hur Hur, our Mengmeng sure has a sweet mouth. There’s some fruits here. Have a bit.”
“Where’s my bro?”
“Him? He’s still sleeping in the room.”
“Aiyah, my bro sure is a lazy cat. It’s already past 10!”
His three maternal uncles’ family came one after another. The oldest younger cousin, Cao Dan, second oldest younger cousin, Cao Tong, and youngest cousin, Mengmeng. The moment these three girls gathered together, they began chattering.
A few of the men smoked and drank tea.
A few women busied themselves in the kitchen.
First (maternal) aunt asked, “I heard Little Ye is on the SARFT’s blacklist?”
“That’s right,” Second (maternal) aunt also said, “Is his work not going smoothly?”
“I heard his program was halted some time ago? What is going on now?” His three maternal aunts washed vegetables as they asked Zhang Ye’s mother.
Mom was was.h.i.+ng the cutting board and laughed, “You guys are already outdated. Little Ye’s program has been restored, it just needs half a month’s wait before it can be broadcasted again. Is his work not going smoothly? Hur Hur, let me tell you a secret. Don’t go about telling others. Peking University’s Vice President personally came looking for my son and repeatedly invited Little Ye to teach Peking University’s Chinese department. She said it had to be him, and no one else!”
First aunt was stunned, “What? Which Peking University?”
Mom laughed, “What other Peking University is there? It’s that college that ranks number one in the country!”
The three aunts were stunned, “This is big news. Little Ye really has gotten ahead in life? To teach at Peking University? Why didn’t I see it on the newspapers?”
Mom said, “It was decided last night. Hai, my Little Ye actually didn’t plan on going, but that President Wu kept inviting him and was extremely sincere. Finally, after being unable to further refuse it, the matter was fixed. So of course, there’s no news about it yet. I believe you will see it tomorrow.”
The adults and children outside also heard it. As his second maternal uncle had went to pick up Zhang Ye’s grandparents, he was not around. The other people were stunned upon hearing this news!
Cao Mengmeng screamed, “Ah! My bro is so awesome?”
Cao Dan covered her mouth in disbelief, “Teaching at Peking University?”
Third Uncle immediately ran into the kitchen, “Sis, then congratulations. Our family has finally produced someone in academia. And he’s even a lecturer of a famous school!”
First Uncle said to Zhang Ye’s father, “Brother-in-law, congratulations.”
Dad shook his hands with a smile, “I still don’t know if that kid is up to the task.”
Mom was extremely proud of Zhang Ye, so she rolled her eyes at her husband upon hearing that, “If my son isn’t up to the task, then who is? Stop spewing such discouraging words!”
Third Aunt laughed, “Right, with Little Ye’s literary standard, there definitely won’t be problems!”
At this moment, someone came in from outside. It was Second Uncle bringing Zhang Ye’s grandparents in.
The moment the old lady entered and heard their discussion, she could not help but ask, “What Peking University? What are you talking about?”
Mom came out of the kitchen beaming, “Dad, Mom, your grandson is going to be a lecturer at Peking University’s Chinese department. He’s reporting for work tomorrow.”
Grandma said in surprise, “Are you all pulling my leg?”
Third Aunt chuckled, “Mom, it’s true!”
Grandma was immediately excited, “Little Ye is so capable?”
“That is Peking University!” Grandpa was also startled.
Third Aunt said, “The two of you don’t keep up with news, so you might not know that Little Ye already showed his ability. He goes on television and the newspapers almost daily!”
Grandma’s wrinkles seemed to instantly open up, “Little Ye sure lives up to expectations!”
In the room.
Zhang Ye was still sleeping soundly.
Suddenly, the door opened, and three pet.i.te figures entered.
“Bro! Time to wake up! It’s time to eat!” Cao Mengmeng crashed onto his bed and yelled loudly.
Zhang Ye was jolted away. He yawned, and seeing that it was his three younger cousins, he buried his head again and said half-heartedly, “Go go. Let me sleep a little longer.”
Cao Tong chuckled, “Bro, get up!”
Eldest younger sister, Cao Dan said, “Let bro rest a bit more.”
“What’s there to rest for…” Cao Mengmeng refused and climbed into bed and sat on Zhang Ye’s leg, “Bro, you sure are awesome. You are even going to Peking University to teach!”
Zhang Ye waved his hands listlessly, “Nothing much.”
Cao Tong also began to say in a spoiled manner, “Bro, buy us something nice to eat.”
“I’ll buy, I’ll buy.” Zhang Ye said while closing his eyes. It was unknown if he was speaking in his sleep.
Cao Mengmeng blinked her cute little eyes and said, “Then whatever we want, you must buy for us. I want a huge teddy bear, the kind that’s 1.8 meters tall!”