Chapter 78

### Morning.

### Grand Theater Hall.

### The host's voice announcing the remaining Silver Microphone Awards faintly echoed in the background, and the aftertones could still be heard. However, Zhang Ye had already left the venue and the backstage. Along the way, he received many people's gazes. Many of the Grand Theater staff had heard Zhang Ye's poem earlier, and some had even seen him on stage just now. Thus, this bizarre scene unfolded.

### "Uh."

### "Hey, look!"

### "That's Zhang Ye."

### "Sweat, this guy is really amazing!"

### Several staff members watched him leave as if he were a god.

### Some people were still unaware of the situation. Seeing everyone part to give him a salute, they thought Zhang Ye must be a big star, wondering why everyone was being so polite. "It's just him walking, right? You guys are making such a fuss?"

### "Who is he?"

### "You don't know? Weren't you at the venue?"

### "No, I was on a shift change and went outside."

### "Hey, you missed a great show. You'll regret it, hahaha!"

### By observing everyone's reactions, Zhang Ye knew how earth-shattering his actions had been today. He was well aware that his poem was inappropriate. The radio industry would blacklist him, and he shouldn't even dream of coming back. The television industry would likely do the same, especially the Beijing TV station, which was part of the same organization as the Beijing Radio Station. After Zhang Ye's scathing words, they wouldn't have a good impression of him either.

### Hu Fei had said that if Zhang Ye won the Silver Microphone, he would invite him to his new show. However, after this poem, that invitation was pretty much null and void. Zhang Ye had his own considerations and reflections. He knew he probably wouldn't be able to work at the Beijing TV station anymore.

### But so what? He wanted to curse!

### Even if he had another chance, he would do it again!

### He was cursing you! Slapping your face! Making you feel embarrassed! Making your colleagues see your ugly faces! The rest? The rest, Zhang Ye didn't care. He wanted to feel good first. He wouldn't let those who made him uncomfortable feel comfortable either!

### That's how it was!

### It was that simple!

### At this moment, Zhang Ye's phone rang. Many people called him, including leaders, colleagues, and some unknown numbers, possibly reporters. Zhang Ye didn't answer any of them. He didn't want to hear anyone's words. He had done what he had done, and there was no need for explanations.

### He just slowly walked into a restaurant and treated himself to a meal. The restaurant had a TV, and the channel happened to be Beijing TV, where the Golden Microphone Award ceremony had started. After watching the entire award ceremony, Zhang Ye settled the bill and took a taxi back to the Beijing Radio Station.

### ...

### Noon.

### Most of the colleagues who went to the Grand Theater had returned and were telling those who didn't go about what happened today. They only had a half-day off and had to work in the afternoon.

### "What?"

### "No way, right?"

### "Sister Zhou, are you kidding us?"

### "Yeah, how could that be? Is Teacher Xiao Zhang still working?"

### Just as they were talking about him, Zhang Ye returned. As soon as he entered the office, everyone's eyes immediately turned to him!

### Sister Zhou exclaimed, "Xiao Zhang! Why didn't you answer your phone?"

### Zhang Ye smiled, "I didn't hear it. I was having a meal."

### "You really are something!" Sister Zhou said. "Do you know what happened after you left? The entire venue was in chaos! The Silver Microphone Award you won can be recorded in history. First, the mix-up, then 'Dead Water.' You really know how to shock people!"

### Aunt Sun said, "Deputy Director Jia was so angry he fainted."

### "What?" Zhang Ye blinked. "He really fainted?"

### "Of course." Xiao Fang hurried over. "His neck was tilted on the seat, and everyone was in a panic, trying to revive him!"

### "How is he now?" Zhang Ye asked.

### "He's fine. He came to after being revived. I think it was just a momentary thing," Sister Zhou said.

### Soon, perhaps the news of Zhang Ye's return had spread, and Zhao Guozhou strode over. "Xiao Zhang, come here. Look at what you've done!" He scolded him and then said sternly, "Follow me. The station leaders want to see you. You explain yourself to them!"

### Zhang Ye reached into his bag and took out a letter, placing it on the table. "Leader, this is my resignation letter. I don't need to explain myself to them, and I don't want to serve them anymore. Let them find someone else!" After saying that, Zhang Ye started packing his things. For a new employee, the resignation process was very simple.

### Zhao Guozhou's face darkened. "You're just leaving like this?"

### "Leader, to be honest, I don't want to leave," Zhang Ye said sincerely, looking at Director Zhao and every colleague. "I've learned a lot here, and my achievements are thanks to Director Zhao's support and the help of my colleagues. Xiao Fang, Teacher Xiao Mei, Sister Zhou, Aunt Sun, Teacher Feng, and so on. Although I've only been here for a month, I've developed feelings for everyone. No one wants to leave unless it's absolutely necessary. But the reality is, as you all saw, it's not me who wants to leave, but the station is forcing me out. The flowers may have intentions, but the water has none. I won't stay here to embarrass myself!"

### Zhao Guozhou said regretfully, "You're too impulsive!"

### "Director, I'm not impulsive. I've thought it through very clearly," Zhang Ye said, turning to his colleagues and bowing deeply. "Thank you all for your help!"

### Xiao Fang's eyes welled up.

### "Teacher Zhang."

### Sister Zhou and Aunt Sun were also very reluctant. "We really don't want you to go."

### However, everyone was not surprised by Zhang Ye's resignation. The station leaders had indeed treated him unfairly and excessively. Anyone would have lashed out!

### Zhang Ye smiled. "Don't worry, we can still meet up if we have the chance."

### Zhao Guozhou sighed, knowing that Zhang Ye was determined. "Alright, I'll process your resignation." He took Zhang Ye to his office. When they were alone, Zhao Guozhou said, "You were the one I brought into this industry, and I've always had high hopes for you. Now that things have come to this, I bear some responsibility. Xiao Zhang, I'm sorry I didn't protect you well enough, and I let you suffer."

### Zhang Ye quickly said, "Don't say that. You are my benefactor, and I will never forget your kindness. I know you did your best. The station leaders' decisions are beyond your control. In the future, if you need anything, I will do my best to help!"

### Zhao Guozhou suggested, "Let's have a farewell dinner with everyone tonight."

### Zhang Ye waved his hand. "No, it's better not to. My situation is sensitive, and I've already offended the station leaders. If they find out everyone is seeing me off, it will cause more trouble. I'll leave on my own." He thought it through carefully. He came in straightforwardly and would leave straightforwardly.

### ...

### Afternoon.

### The resignation procedures were completed.

### Zhang Ye left the station with his belongings. Coincidentally, he ran into Jia Yan and Zhang Ye, who seemed to have just returned.

### Enemies meeting, their eyes turned red with anger!

### Jia Yan, perhaps having heard the news, said, "Oh, you're leaving?"

### "Zhang Ye," Zhang Ye stared at him. "I'll remember what happened today, and I'll remember it for the rest of my life. If we meet again in the workplace, we'll settle the score!"

### Zhang Ye smiled. "Sure, I'll be waiting for that day."

### Jia Yan said, "You won't meet him again. A person who openly criticizes the station leaders in such a setting, do you think anyone in the industry will dare to hire him?"

### Zhang Ye said, "We'll see."

### Taking one last look at the station building, his first workplace after graduation, Zhang Ye's eyes became complex for a moment. He chuckled lightly and turned to leave, not looking back. Now, words were useless, so he didn't leave any parting words. But in his heart, Zhang Ye said to himself: "Beijing Radio Station, I will prove to you through my actions that forcing me out is your loss! I will make you regret every decision you made in the past every time you hear my name in the future!"

### Jia Yan and Zhang Ye entered the station, but they were not happy at all. Why? Because Zhang Ye hadn't suffered at all. Not only had he gained so much honor and achievement at the station, but he had also won the Silver Microphone Award, leaving with the award in his hands. A newcomer had achieved everything he could, while the station had been outmaneuvered by Zhang Ye, left in a passive position after his "Dead Water" poem. It was clear that the station would not be peaceful for a while, busy cleaning up the mess and minimizing the impact. Zhang Ye had left, but he had left a mess behind!

### Who had gained?

### The result was obvious!

### Trying to steal a chicken but losing a handful of rice! Trying to snatch food but getting pecked!

### The station director and Deputy Director Jia had truly been hurt by Zhang Ye this time! Perhaps they had never imagined that there was someone like Zhang Ye in the world!

### What kind of literati? Nonsense!

### He's just a damn thug!

### Everyone had seen through Zhang Ye's true nature. After "Dead Water," Zhang Ye's reputation in the industry had spread far and wide, but it was a bad reputation! Newspapers, gossip, online videos—most of them had already started reporting on Zhang Ye's "acceptance speech" at the Silver Microphone Award ceremony. After today, Zhang Ye would likely be synonymous with infamy in the radio industry for a long time!