1979: My fiancée is a goddess

Chapter 301 Annoyance and Difficulty

Peking University, by the Weiming Lake.

After the group of people from Beijing Normal University came out of the auditorium, they felt as if they were covered by a dark cloud.

So much so that no one even had the appetite to go to the cafeteria to eat.

This time, inviting scholars from Stanford University to come to Beijing Normal University for exchanges was what Director Fang had always advocated.

Although no one had much hope, no one expected that a professor from Stanford University, a world-renowned university, would be so arrogant.

I didn't take them seriously at all.

"What a crap Stanford, it's not worthy of its reputation at all!"

At this time, the petty-minded Vice President Xiao Jianshan was still angry.

“Maybe it’s not just us, other schools may have been rejected as well?

Besides, just refuse, it's not a big deal. The female professor's words were unpleasant to the ear, it's her own upbringing, not ours."

Mr. Qi Gong has always been open-minded. He patted his old friend Director Fang on the shoulder and comforted him.

"Ah... that's true, but I feel embarrassed and I have to bring everyone along."

Director Fang smiled bitterly and glanced at everyone with a guilty look.

"It's not a big deal. Director Fang, you are doing this for the good of Beijing Normal University, right? You brought us along because you wanted to respect each other. Who knew this woman wouldn't give you face?"

"Yes."

Everyone in the group started to comfort each other.

"Come on, come on. Man is made of iron and rice is made of steel. If we don't eat, we will be hungry. Let's go to a restaurant."

After hearing this, Director Fang felt much better and waved his hand.

I thought to myself: What a bullshit foreign academic exchange, he will never come again!

"Let's go."

A group of people followed behind him, walking towards the outside of the school in a mighty manner.

Cheng Kaiyan took her steps slowly and followed the crowd in the sunny autumn day.

Both he and his aunt were calm people and quickly put this little episode behind them.

In fact, whether this matter succeeds or not has little to do with them, after all, there is no literature department in the Stanford team.

……

The place for dinner was a small restaurant near Peking University.

More than a dozen people filled a round table and ordered a total of ten dishes plus a bottle of wine.

Everyone ate, drank and chatted.

The focus of the topic is naturally the content of the lecture just now.

Director Fang, Mr. Qi Gong, Xiao Jianshan, Professor Lu Zongta and others were having a lively conversation.

“Is the development of the United States really as good as they say?”

A female professor in her forties asked with curiosity on her face.

Obviously, she was also shocked by the speech given by the professor at Stanford Business School in the morning.

"Of course. My son is studying in the United States. Do you know how he described it to me when he came back during the Chinese New Year this year?"

When Vice President Xiao Jianshan heard the female professor's curious question, he couldn't suppress his desire to talk.

"How do you describe it?"

The female professor was immediately attracted and asked quickly.

Others also looked at Vice President Xiao Jianshan curiously.

"My son told me that there were skyscrapers hundreds of meters high everywhere, the streets were full of cars, and every household had a color TV, a refrigerator, and a landline phone.

Their median income per capita is as high as 55.6 US dollars, while ours is only a pitiful US dollars... The rate of higher education has reached a terrifying %."

Xiao Jianshan explained with emotion.

When the group of people heard this, their eyes were filled with shock.

"To be frank, we are still in an agricultural society and have just taken one step towards an industrial society, while the United States has already moved away from the industrial society and turned to a post-industrial society... In comparison, the gap between the two is like two different worlds!"

Xiao Jianshan took a sip of white wine and spoke with a flushed face.

Although everyone is reluctant to believe it, the facts and cold data are right in front of us.

"The gap is too big..."

"No wonder that female professor is so..."

Everyone just felt a sense of powerlessness rising in their hearts.

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment.

In the corner, Cheng Kaiyan and Jiang Ting sat together and ate quietly.

"Envy?"

Jiang Ting suddenly turned her head and whispered into Cheng Kaiyan's ear.

"It would be a lie to say I'm not envious, but sooner or later we will catch up."

Cheng Kaiyan paused with her chopsticks, speaking in a firm tone.

"Ah."

Jiang Ting nodded.

No one paid attention to the whispers between the two.

However, there is an exception, and that is Vice President Xiao Jianshan.

It was only at this moment that he realized that the young man sitting next to Jiang Ting was Cheng Kaiyan.

Although he had never seen Cheng Kaiyan very often, he had heard of him a long time ago.

After Jiang Ting rejected his advice twice in a row at the last meeting, Xiao Jianshan went back to inquire and found out that Jiang Ting’s nephew Cheng Kaiyan would also be taking the postgraduate entrance examination soon.

Combined with Jiang Ting's every move in the recent period, it is not difficult to guess that the reason why Jiang Ting was willing to recruit graduate students was mostly for Cheng Kaiyan.

No wonder Jiang Ting's attitude was so cold that day, and she didn't even give me any face.

Thinking of this, a hint of coldness flashed in Xiao Jianshan's eyes.

Originally, he came to Peking University today with Director Fang, looking forward to inviting Stanford to visit.

But he was not invited and was even looked down upon by the foreign woman. He was very angry and had no place to vent his anger.

Xiao Jianshan raised his mouth slightly, raised his glass and asked, "Xiao Cheng, I heard that you are preparing for the postgraduate entrance examination recently?"

After these words were spoken, some people raised their heads curiously and looked at Cheng Kaiyan.

"That's what happened."

Cheng Kaiyan was a little confused as to why the vice-president suddenly asked her about this, then she met the gaze and nodded calmly.

"Xiao Cheng, how are you reviewing? Are you confident?"

Xiao Jianshan asked with pretended concern.

"Okay."

Xiao Jianshan asked back, "What does 'okay' mean?"

But before Cheng Kaiyan could answer, he continued, "Xiao Cheng, you don't have a high level of education, and your cultural knowledge is relatively poor. You can take this exam thanks to Professor Jiang's relationship. You must study hard.

It just so happens that I have a nephew who is a senior at Beijing Normal University this year. You should know him, right?

His name is Xiao Zimu. He is the vice president of the Beijing Normal University Student Union and has excellent academic performance.

He also plans to take the postgraduate entrance examination this year. What's more coincidental is that he plans to apply to be Professor Jiang's postgraduate student. This can be considered a kind of fate.

Xiao Cheng, if you don’t mind, you can ask Zimu for help if you have any problems and learn from him.

You two are both young people, and with this relationship, I think as long as you are willing to put aside your status as a talented writer and ask, he will definitely do his best to help you."

At this point, Xiao Jianshan still felt a little unsatisfied, so he added, "Xiao Cheng, which professor are you going to ask to be your mentor? How about I recommend a few to you?"

Xiao Jianshan's voice was not loud, but the atmosphere was silent at the moment.

Everyone heard these words clearly.

People who are familiar with Xiao Jianshan can naturally hear his sarcasm, while people who are not familiar with him would think that Xiao Jianshan really cares about Cheng Kaiyan at this time.

"Xiao Jianshan, what do you mean? Don't go too far..."

Jiang Ting could naturally see that Xiao Jianshan was obviously looking for trouble on purpose, so her face turned cold and she said angrily.

Xiao Jianshan was stunned for a moment, and then he was furious. He was just making fun of Cheng Kaiyan's postgraduate entrance exam to vent his anger and emotions.

But now, in front of so many people in the school, Jiang Ting, an associate professor, called him by his name without any courtesy.

Xiao Jianshan was really angry now. His smile faded, his face turned serious and he said in a cold voice: "Professor Jiang, what do you mean by that? I care about Xiao Cheng, how could I be too much?"

Jiang Ting looked at him expressionlessly, "You care? Why can't I hear it?"

Director Fang still didn't understand the situation, so he quickly tried to smooth things over: "Hey, hey, hey! What are you doing? Why are you suddenly arguing?"

"That's right, can't you just say it nicely if you have anything to say?"

"Calm down, there's nothing to argue about."

Everyone tried to persuade him.

……

The person involved, Cheng Kaiyan, did not speak, but was thinking: 'Where did this vice-president get so angry that he took it out on me?'

Cheng Kaiyan turned to look at Jiang Ting.

When Jiang Ting saw him looking at her, she was angry but also patiently patted his hand, indicating that he didn't need to worry.

Cheng Kaiyan quickly guessed the answer.

It is estimated that Xiao Jianshan planned to let his nephew become his aunt's disciple, but the student his aunt wanted to accept was him, and given his personality, she might just refuse directly.

The vice president felt humiliated, and just now he was looked down upon by a female professor from Stanford?

Are you just using him as a punching bag?

Thinking of this, Cheng Kaiyan found it funny and ridiculous. He tugged at the corner of his aunt's clothes, signaling her not to worry about it.

Then he looked at Xiao Jianshan with a smile on his face, and replied bluntly: "Don't bother Vice Principal Xiao with my affairs. If you have the time to care about me, you might as well care about your nephew. After all, my aunt has high standards, and her students are not just any cat or dog."

After saying that, he raised a cup of tea and shook it, then drank it in one gulp to moisten his throat, and added, "By the way, Vice Principal, remember to call me by my full name next time. Forget about it this time. If you call me Xiao Cheng, people who don't know would think we know each other very well."

Director Fang immediately understood that calling out the full name was a sign of Xiao Jianshan.

"you!"

How dare you, a mere teaching assistant!

When Xiao Jianshan heard this, he became so angry that his face turned red. He pointed at Cheng Kaiyan and was speechless.

He never expected that not only Jiang Ting was ignorant of the ways of the world, but Cheng Kaiyan was also a fool!
When the people around heard this, they looked at each other in surprise.

Although you, Cheng Kaiyan, are a great writer, it’s not appropriate to talk to the vice-president like this, right?
After all, you and your aunt and nephew both work at Beijing Normal University. Although you are not worried about losing your jobs, aren't you afraid of being bullied?

"Okay, what's the quarrel? Old Xiao, I think you are just looking for trouble. What does Cheng Kaiyan's postgraduate study have to do with you?"

Mr. Qi Gong frowned, slapped the table, and said with an unhappy look on his face.

"..."

Xiao Jianshan was about to curse, but when he turned around and saw that the person speaking was Qi Gong, his tone paused.

You should know that Mr. Qi Gong has a very high prestige in Beijing Normal University, and even the president and secretary have to give him face.

So he suppressed his anger and said through gritted teeth: "Even if this is the case, is it appropriate to talk to the leader like this?!"

"Director Fang, Mr. Qi Gong, everyone please eat and drink slowly. We won't stay any longer if we are full."

Cheng Kaiyan ignored Xiao Jianshan's anger and stood up to greet him.

After saying that, he stood up, took my aunt's snow-white wrist, and walked out.

The two of them happened to be sitting near the door, so they could leave directly.

"Okay, okay... young people nowadays are simply lawless..."

Xiao Jianshan looked at the two people's backs as they left cleanly and neatly, his eyes turning red with anger.

Many teachers and professors were surprised to see Cheng Kaiyan turn around and leave in such a stubborn manner.

So a dinner party that was not so joyful to begin with ended in a bad and hasty manner.

……

Along the way, teachers and professors chatted without restraint.

They are all senior professors of the school. Even the vice president cannot control them, let alone what they say behind their backs.

"Professor Xiao Jiang was indeed a little inconsiderate this time, and Cheng Kaiyan was even more impulsive. After all, they are still working at the school."

"I actually feel quite relieved. This old man Xiao Jianshan is obviously looking for trouble on purpose, trying to make fun of Cheng Kaiyan and vent his anger, but who is Cheng Kaiyan?
He is a great writer and a war hero.

Xiao Jianshan thought that she was just a foolish boy who had just entered the society, and kept silent, allowing him to take advantage of her and use her as a punching bag? He took it for granted! "

"That's true, but although Xiao Jianshan is only a vice president, it's still easy for him to cause trouble for the associate professor."

"Just wait and see, I always feel that something good will happen."

"That's true. The two sides are evenly matched, and Xiao Jianshan is not in the right!"

……

All was well until November 4th.

Nine o'clock in the morning.

Cheng Kaiyan and Jiang Ting are studying and preparing lessons in the office.

There was a knock on the door.

"Please come in."

Cheng Kaiyan shouted.

Then a teacher from the Academic Affairs Office wearing a military coat came in and said apologetically, "Professor Jiang, my superiors asked me to inform you that they have made new arrangements for you. You will not have to attend classes in the near future. Other teachers will take your place..."

"The class was replaced by someone else?"

Cheng Kaiyan frowned, he knew it must be Xiao Jianshan who was causing trouble, so he quickly turned to look at his aunt.

"I see."

In response, Jiang Ting just nodded calmly.

The teacher from the Academic Affairs Office looked around with a very troubled look on his face. He came to the desks of the two and whispered, "Professor Jiang, Comrade Cheng Kaiyan, could it be that someone is deliberately making trouble for you?"

"This time, not only was Professor Jiang's class replaced by someone else, but the postgraduate examination application form previously submitted by Cheng Kaiyan was also rejected, saying that it lacked information and did not meet the qualifications..."

As he spoke, the male teacher handed back a file bag.

"Well, I see."

Jiang Ting's expression finally changed a little. Cheng Kaiyan had filled out the application form herself, so there was no way there could be any omissions.

The examination qualifications have also been confirmed and there is no problem.

Because Cheng Kaiyan will graduate from the writer's class and obtain a college degree before the exam, she can actually take the postgraduate entrance examination.

After the teacher from the Academic Affairs Office left.

Jiang Ting looked at Cheng Kaiyan with an apologetic look on her face, "I'm sorry, Xiaoyan, it's your aunt who has implicated you."

"It's okay. He wants to punish us, right? We just don't want to accompany him anymore. We're going home now."

Cheng Kaiyan waved her hand nonchalantly.

"Okay, let's go home."

Jiang Ting smiled and nodded. She only cared about Cheng Kaiyan's thoughts and feelings. She didn't care what other people thought.

The two of them quickly packed up their things and left.

On the way back, many teachers in the corridor looked at their backs curiously.

"What happened? Doesn't Professor Jiang have a class later?"

"I don't know!"

"I heard that he was suspended from school..."

"Really? What's going on?"