How can you ascend to heaven when you are a star?

Chapter 77: Battle of Words
Before leaving get off work, Zhang Wen went to the director's office with the list of performers.

The door was ajar, and just as he was about to knock, he heard voices coming from inside.

"Director, why do we each only have one recommendation quota, but this newcomer has five? This is not fair!"

"Yes, Director, I have three or four good talents under me. How can I divide up one spot?"

"Director, doesn't that new guy know how to write songs? What's so great about that? Which trainee I've taught can't write songs?"

"We're not dissatisfied with your arrangement, we just feel it's a bit unfair. We've obviously contributed a lot to the company..."

"..."

Xu Qingyu looked at the complaining subordinates in front of him, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, and a hint of impatience flashed in her eyes.

She could easily slam the table and have the final say, sending these people back to where they came from, but she knew very well that if she did that, it would only intensify the internal conflicts in the training department.

"Teachers, listen to me."

Xu Qingyu held out her hand, signaling everyone to hush their voices. After the office quieted down, she continued, "I know you've all put in a lot of effort, but you also said that Teacher Zhang is new here, so we naturally need to give him a chance to demonstrate his abilities. Otherwise, how can we know how capable he is? When you first arrived at the company, I also gave you a chance to demonstrate your abilities. Have you all forgotten?"

Upon hearing these words, the office immediately fell silent. After a while, someone said, "But the opportunity to participate in a reality show is really rare. How about we split the recommendation quota equally among everyone and give it to Teacher Xiao Zhang next time?"

"Yes, I'll make it up to him next time."

"Director, next time, no matter what program it is, I promise I won't compete with him. Anyone who does is a dog!"

Others echoed.

This idol competition and development reality show is produced by a large company, and many celebrities have been invited to serve as mentors. The lineup is very strong. Such a program is bound to be very topical and cannot be compared with other small programs and small productions.

Opportunities are always there, but good opportunities are hard to come by.

As a teacher, who doesn't want their students to have a successful debut? Once their students become famous, they can invite them to help out in the future. The labor fee for one time is higher than several months' salary.

"No, I've already told Teacher Zhang about this. Do you want me to go back on my word?" Xu Qingyu said with a cold face.

How can you ask for something back once you give it away?

Does she still want to be the director?

Will Teacher Zhang still respect her in the future?

"Director, if you're embarrassed, we can go talk to Teacher Zhang."

"Yes, each of us veterans only has one spot. How can a newcomer like him have the nerve to take up five spots? If he disagrees, we can compete with him to see whose trainee is more talented. Then we can make him speechless and ashamed, and he will give up his spot himself."

"That's right, the trainees he picked out a while ago were indeed good in all aspects, but I have even better ones under my command. Does he really think he has such sharp eyes that he can tell who's good and who's bad at a glance? Humph!"

In fact, they have always been dissatisfied with the newcomer who received special treatment. Why can he be valued by the director as soon as he arrives and can choose trainees from their class at will?

If the newcomer doesn't appreciate the courtesy this time, then they don't mind teaching him a lesson to see who is the most capable in the training department.

"Dang Dang Dang!"

At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door, and the office fell into a brief silence.

Xu Qingyu turned around and said towards the door, "Come in!"

Zhang Wen pushed open the door and walked into the office.

When everyone saw this, their faces changed. Some felt guilty for talking bad about others behind their backs, while others felt embarrassed for plotting against others behind their backs. They were all wondering whether this person had heard what they had just said.

"Teacher Zhang, you're here."

Xu Qingyu glared at the others fiercely, then looked at Zhang Wen and asked kindly, "Teacher Zhang, is there anything wrong?"

Zhang Wen walked up to the director as if nothing had happened, and handed him the list of participants. "Director, the list of five trainees participating in the reality show has been drawn up. Please review it."

Xu Qingyu was stunned. So fast?
Apart from anything else, no one here can match his work efficiency.

She took the list and looked at it. The people on it were very familiar and were indeed outstanding among the trainees.

Well, good vision!

"I'll take the list. There are still two weeks left. I hope you can give me a surprise this time too." Xu Qingyu said with a smile, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Don't worry, Director. I'm the best at creating surprises." Zhang Wen said after hearing this.

"and many more!"

At this time, a female teacher standing at the front said, "Hello, Teacher Xiao Zhang, regarding this idol competition and development reality show, there are only ten spots for the entire company, and you have won five. What do you think about this?"

The office suddenly became quiet and the atmosphere became tense.

While everyone admired the female teacher for her courage to stand up, they were also waiting for the newcomer's answer as if they were watching a good show.

Only Xu Qingyu had a sullen face, and his eyes were full of coldness when he looked at the female teacher.

She neither agreed nor allowed it, but the other party dared to question Xiao Zhang in front of her. This was not forcing Xiao Zhang to make concessions, but a slap in the face of her as the person in charge.

As the director of the training department, she was questioned about the decision she made and even tried to overturn it. This behavior was a provocation to her.

She glanced coldly at the people in front of her. It seemed that it was time for some changes in the training department.

"Thinking?"

Zhang Wen was stunned for a moment, then said seriously, "How can I thank you? I listen to Director Xu completely. The director gave me a few spots, so I recommended a few trainees. The director asked me to train the trainees well in the remaining two weeks, so I worked hard to train these trainees. The director is the gun, and I am the bullet. I will shoot wherever she points." "!!!"

Everyone's faces changed when they heard this, especially the female teacher who had just stood up. Her expression was as ugly as if she had eaten a fly.

I'm asking you a question, why are you flattering me?
This sounds as if they don't listen to Director Xu's instructions. Isn't this just trying to humiliate them in front of Director Xu?
Although Xu Qingyu still had a cold face, his heart was much calmer. He secretly felt that he had not misjudged the person.

"you……"

The female teacher clenched her fists tightly and her body trembled slightly. She had thought that this newcomer was harmless, but she didn't expect that he was a ruthless character who could hurt people without a knife.

The most annoying thing is that the other party pretends to be innocent.

Failed!
She knew that since the words had been spoken, there was no turning back, so she continued to ask, "Don't you think this is unfair?"

Zhang Wen blinked and said with a smile, "I'm just a soldier, responsible for charging into battle. As for how to deploy troops, that's the leader's job. You want me to evaluate the leader's deployment? How would I know so much?"

"!!!"

The female teacher's eyes widened, and the blood vessels on both sides of her forehead bulged out of anger.

The eye drops were not enough last time, so you do it again?
Is this newcomer a human or a dog?

She had originally wanted the other party to voluntarily give up the quota, but now it seemed that if she really said it, the other party would definitely say, "I'm just a small soldier, I'll just follow the leader's arrangements."

She turned to ask for help from her colleagues behind her, her eyes seemed to say: Comrades, go ahead!

The others looked at each other. This was in everyone's interest. If they acted like turtles now, who would stand up for them in the future?
A male teacher then spoke up, "Teacher Xiao Zhang, since we are all colleagues, I think it's better to compete fairly."

Zhang Wen shook his head. "I don't care what you think. I care what Director Xu thinks."

"???"

The male teacher was so angry that his face turned red and he almost fainted. He held it in for a long time and didn't say anything else.

The coldness on Xu Qingyu's face was no longer there, but instead she had a hint of smile on her face. She wanted to see how Teacher Xiao Zhang would debate with the crowd.

"I challenge you!" Another male teacher stepped forward. "We'll each select five trainees for a talent show. If I win, the ten spots will be divided equally among all of us. If you win, next time there's such an opportunity, you'll get half of the spots. How about that?"

When the others heard this, they secretly groaned in their hearts.

Although everyone had indeed thought so just now, after the previous fight, saying such words would simply be giving away a head. The other party would definitely say, "It's useless for you to challenge me. I'm just a soldier. If you have the guts, challenge Director Xu."

Just when everyone thought he was going to be insulted again, Zhang Wen put away his innocent expression and nodded very seriously.

"it is good!"

Ok?
Everyone was stunned, their eyes blank.

what?
What did this person just say?
it is good?
In other words, the other party accepted the challenge?

Everyone looked at each other, unable to believe what they had just heard.

"Teacher Xiao Zhang, you don't need that." Xu Qingyu suddenly spoke.

Zhang Wen said solemnly, "Thank you, Director Xu, for your trust and support. Since some people feel it's unfair, let's have an internal competition before the official reality show. I'm not trying to prove how great I am, I just want to prove how wise Director Xu's decision is."

Everyone was speechless.

You are really good, you still don't forget to flatter even when you are about to die.

"interesting!"

Xu Qingyu stood up and looked at the people in the office. "Since Teacher Zhang agrees, then for the sake of fairness, I will invite directors from other departments to serve as judges and formulate the competition rules. The reality show will be in two weeks, and our internal competition will be held in ten days. Do you have any objections?"

"Director, I want to participate too!" said the female teacher from before.

"And I!"

"..."

Other teachers stepped forward.

Xu Qingyu narrowed his eyes and said in a bad tone, "Are you planning to challenge Teacher Xiao Zhang together?"

When everyone heard this, it seemed a bit unfair, but if they pinned all their hopes on the five trainees selected by other teachers, wouldn’t that be a bit too hasty?
"It's ok."

Zhang Wen spread his hands and said, "I agree. You can do whatever you want."

The other teachers couldn't help but frown when they saw this. Isn't this a bit pretentious? It's too disrespectful to take them seriously.

"Don't regret it!" the female teacher said with a sneer, as if she was sure of victory.

Zhang Wen smiled faintly.

If he wins, he saves Director Xu's face. If he loses, these people will just slap Director Xu in the face. So, no matter whether he wins or not, these people will definitely lose.

Stupid, wait till you regret it!
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　Please collect, recommend, read on, and don’t give up!

(End of this chapter)