Chapter 346 - I didnt scold the Old! (1/2)
After the gala ended.
Although it was a gala, it was only 6 PM when it ended.
”That was really enjoyable.”
”Right, it was worth coming to this gala.”
”It really wasn't for nothing coming all the way here to Beijing.”
”Although the programs average and always the same old, every gala is about the same anyway. However, Teacher Zhang Ye's closing speech really stirred you up!”
”Just that closing speech alone made it worthwhile coming!”
”As expected for Teacher Zhang Ye to understand us. He's so much better than the other teachers!”
”When I return home, I'll definitely work harder. This speech might have changed my life!”
”Me too. I won't need my teachers and parents to force me to study anymore!”
Many of the students that came from the various provinces were greatly moved. They had gained a lot from this gala, or to put it another way, this closing speech of Zhang Ye. This sort of encouraging form of education, this cla.s.sic speech of ”Ode to Young China” was literally priceless. Anyone who listened to it live felt like they had received a windfall. Some of the secondary school teachers even made up their minds to a.n.a.lyze Zhang Ye's speech thoroughly when they returned, and reproduce it for the students who were unable to come to the gala!
The people not from Peking University all left.
A few Peking University leaders walked back slowly.
An elderly Vice President, who was even older than the President, said, ”President Wu, I never had the chance to ask you. Why did you decide on inviting a host to join us?”
Wu Zeqing did not directly answer him. She smiled, ”A host might not necessarily be a bad teacher.”
Another Vice President looked at her, ”Old Wu, that might not be guaranteed. Your Chinese department's Little Zhang has caused trouble once again. Who will clean up this mess? Let's think about it first?”
Wu Zeqing said indifferently, ”But this closing speech doesn't have any problems, right?”
The elderly Vice President said, ”From the child's point of view, there's no problem, but from other points of views, there are too many problems. It will be quite problematic. If need be, we might even need to consult the President. Well, it would be bad if this matter blows up. If society demands an answer from us, that would be very troublesome.”
Wu Zeqing said, ”I have already informed the filming crew and the official website staff not to upload the closing speech. Only the gala's content will be uploaded.”
The elderly Vice President said, ”That's just a form of self-deception. There were so many reporters present, and there were cameras from every television stations. It can't be covered up. It will all be up to Little Zhang's luck on whether or not he can get through this. This matter isn't serious, but neither is it trivial. The crux of the issue depends on the att.i.tude of society. If he can't get through this, the punishment dealt to Little Zhang would definitely not be lenient. He would also find it very difficult to find another job in academia.”
Another Vice President said, ”It's such a pity.”
The elder Vice President looked at Wu Zeqing, ”By the way, Old Wu, Zhang Ye is now teaching 'Appreciation of the Cla.s.sics' in your Chinese department? I think he is actually quite suitable for teaching history too. How about it? Why not get your Chinese department to first fire him, as a form of punishment, and then let Little Zhang come over to the History department to seek refuge?” The History department was under his charge.
Wu Zeqing looked back and said in a lukewarm fas.h.i.+on, ”Are you trying to wreck my department?”
The elderly Vice President waved his hands with a smile. ”No, I'm not. I'm just looking out for Little Zhang.”
Wu Zeqing curved her soft lips. ”Aren't you afraid Little Zhang will cause trouble in your History department?”
”Not at all. A person with talent always has a bit of temper or is somewhat anti-social. As the saying goes, a person not envied by others is mediocre.” The elderly Vice President said.
Wu Zeqing smiled and said, ”What a coincidence. I think so, too.”
The elderly Vice President threw up his hands, ”Fine, pretend I never said a thing.”
After Zhang Ye's closing speech, there were already more and more people who had their sights set on him. Even Vice Presidents from other departments wanted him for themselves!
They did not care about his temper!
They did not care about his character!
Zhang Ye's talent was the real deal!
After the elderly Vice President heard ”Ode to Young China”, he suddenly had a fond heart towards such a talent!
They had arrived at their office building, but the moment they entered, they saw more than a dozen people. Leading them was Yan Jiantao. He had left the auditorium early to come here. There were many elderly professors and lecturers behind him. Their stance was formidable and they looked unfriendly.
”Old President!”
”President Wu!”
”Zhang Ye is being too much, right?”
”This matter needs to be severely dealt with!”
”How can he scold people? Does he have any virtuous shred of respect for elders? We have dedicated our entire lives to teaching education! He just negated everything we have done with a single speech? We became those who lead people astray and are nosy? We have become old debauchee that take opium?”
The three Vice Presidents looked at each other. ”Come on, let's talk inside.”
The other side.
Outside the Grand Auditorium.
After Su Na picked up a phone call, her expression changed. She hurriedly ran towards Zhang Ye, interrupting his chat with Professor Zeng.
”Teacher Zhang!”
”Teacher Su? What's seems to be the matter?”