Chapter 337 - Lu Xun and Bingxin’s quotes were used! (1/2)

In the Chinese department office, the teachers were about to get off work.

Many of them were still hesitant to leave, dragging it out past 8 at night. One reason was that many teachers wanted to listen to Zhang Ye’s last lecture. Zhang Ye’s lecturing of ‘Dream of the Red Chamber had hooked the interest of many teachers and colleagues. They were quite addicted to listening to him. The second reason was that they knew the university department rankings were announced that night, hence they all stayed behind to wait for it. With surprisingly good results, it was also time for them to leave.

“I’m leaving.”

“I’m going to Lishuiqiao. Anyone need a lift?”

“You are returning to your mother’s place? Then I’ll get a ride from you.”

A few Chinese department teachers paired up to leave as they walked out.

Su Na walked up to Zhang Ye’s side as she smiled and said, “You were great.”

Zhang Ye shook his head with a smile, saying, “What do you mean by great? It was all thanks to everyone’s work. My coming here has allowed me to rub off some of the greatness of everyone else.”

A male lecturer said with a laugh, “Teacher Little Zhang, don’t be so modest.”

A female teacher said, “Your contributions are apparent in everyone’s eyes. It has been tough on you these past few days.”

Professor Zeng also patted Zhang Ye on the shoulder, saying, “If not for you coming to take over the elective cla.s.s, the results would be difficult to tell. You have really made the Peking University’s Chinese department elated.”

Yan Jiantao could not bear listening to this any longer. “All of you should stop saying that. Us getting first place again is through the collective efforts of everyone. It is also based on the foundations of our Chinese department. Everyone worked together to improve the quality of our cla.s.ses and material’s depth, so it is only right for us to win first place. How can it all be attributed to one person? How would the other teachers think of that?”

Everyone did not have such thoughts. With Yan Jiantao saying that, it led to others thinking of other thoughts. Some glanced at Zhang Ye while others looked indifferent.

Su Na was pondering over his intents. However, Professor Yan was the most established professor in the department, so it was not appropriate for her to say anything.

Professor Zeng looked at him with a frown, “Professor Yan, why do your words seem…”

Chang Kaige tried to smooth things over. “Alright, everyone go home. It’s not early anymore. Hur Hur. Tomorrow there are still exams and various activities. Go home and take a rest.”

Zhen Shuquan interjected, “By the way, Little Zhang. President Wu called just now to ask you to go over.”

Zhang Ye said, “Alright, I’ll be there immediately.”

Yan Jiantao also did not say anymore. He grabbed his bag and left.

Two lecturers and professors who were more familiar with him also left together.

Zhang Ye scanned Yan Jiantao’s back and was not too happy. Whether this matter was because of his contributions or not, he had not tried to gain credit for it, nor would he or did he acknowledge it. This bro kept saying it was a collective effort and kept deflecting the honor, but what’s the meaning of this? That can’t do? You have to step on me with your statement? And your tone sounded provocative? You couldn’t stand seeing me, as a new lecturer, in the limelight, and even tried to convince the other colleagues to ostracize me? What sort of person are you!? You are a professor with great authority in the educational world?

In the past when he came to Peking University, Zhang Ye did not mind too much since he had never been a lecturer, nor did he have the qualifications. Hence, it was no wonder he was doubted by everyone, but through his hard work, his cla.s.s had gone smoothly, and he had proven his teaching level using his results. Be it his students or his colleagues, they had all changed their att.i.tudes and impression of him. They had acknowledged him, but then? Even so, Yan Jiantao, you still insist on finding fault with me? When I didn’t have results, you said as a layman, I was no good, but now with results, you keep using your qualifications to suppress me?

Whatever I do isn’t right?

Then what the heck do you want?

You are a professor, with great qualifications, but just because of that, you can trample on anyone you dislike?

A few teachers had really been stirred up. Maybe they were lecturers who were quite friendly with Professor Yan. After noticing that Yan Jiantao did not like Zhang Ye, they too also subconsciously changed their att.i.tudes towards Zhang Ye. They did not show it on the surface, but their hearts might have distanced themselves from Zhang Ye. Professor Yan was amongst the most established professors in Peking University, and even one of the most authoritative figures in this field in the country. Not only Chang Kaige, even the Peking University leaders respected him. Compared to Yan Jiantao, Zhang Ye was really nothing.

“Teacher Zhang.” Su Na whispered, “Don’t mind him. Professor Yan likes to take advantage of his seniority. We are already used to it, so don’t take it to heart.”

Zhang Ye smiled. “It’s fine.” However, his heart wasn’t fine.

Professor Zeng said, “Little Zhang, shall we go together?”

“Next time, Professor Zeng. President Wu is looking for me.” Zhang Ye said.

“Oh right. I nearly forgot. Then I’ll be leaving.” Professor Zeng left. Since there were so many people, it wasn’t the time for him to say anything to Zhang Ye.

Zhang Ye also went downstairs and headed towards President Wu’s office. On the way, he noticed Yan Jiantao hitching a ride with an old professor. A nice day and quite a happy matter had been ruined by Yan Jiantao. Zhang Ye was thinking: “I’ll forget it this time. Don’t you dare do it again. If you corner me, I don’t care who you are!”

In another building.

President Wu’s office.

Knock. Knock. Zhang Ye knocked gently on the door. “President Wu.”

“Come on in. The door isn’t locked.” The voice was quite faint and sounded like it came from far away.

When he walked in through the door, he did not see anyone. The exterior office was empty. Then, he heard a voice coming from the interior office, “Over here.”

The office was a suite, as the treatment received by a Vice President was definitely better than others.

Zhang Ye went inside. He was stunned for a moment when he saw Wu Zeqing in an elegant long dress. She was standing behind a long desk and held a brush, writing something. The Four Treasures of the Study laid on the desk. A trace scent of ink floated in the office mixed with the smell of a mature woman like Wu Zeqing, making it smell rather pleasant. This fellow was really weak-willed. Just a minute ago, he was still upset by Yan Jiantao’s treatment of him, but now, seeing a beautiful woman in front of him, his mood immediately turned better. The ancients said it well, a beautiful lady is desired by all gentlemen.

She was dressed in plain colors.

With a dignified look.

One with the brush, like the floating clouds and the flowing river.

This image was so beautiful that it was indescribable!