Chapter 92

Everyone has a different style of recitation.

Some are exaggerated in expression, some like to gesture with their hands and feet, some have sharp and fluctuating tones, and some are expressionless. There are all kinds of reciters. Those who are not good at recitation always imitate others, or they just can't get into it and blabber away. However, people like Zhang Ye, who are trained in broadcasting and are good at recitation, have their own styles. This is his bread and butter. He never falls short in this basic skill. His recitation might be more peaceful, and he is accustomed to conveying his emotions through subtle expressions, eye movements, and changes in tone, rather than exaggerated gestures and loud roars.

From the effect, he performed the poem very well!

Every interviewer was stunned by his performance!

"I have finished my recitation. This poem... is called 'This Is Also Everything,'" Zhang Ye adjusted his breath, looked at the interviewers, and said softly.

Director Wang's "Everything"!

Zhang Ye responded with "This Is Also Everything"!

The former was filled with dark cries! The latter overflowed with bright hope!

After listening to Zhang Ye's work, the seven or eight interviewers looked at each other, thinking, "What the hell, are you here to argue with Director Wang about poetry? You are clearly here to challenge him! You are clearly here to disrupt the scene!" They had just thought that Zhang Ye wouldn't be able to respond, or even if he could, it wouldn't be good. After all, in the "pessimistic"朦胧 (obscure) poetry, "Everything" was already flawless! To continue writing pessimistic modern poetry based on Wang Shuixin's poem? He couldn't possibly surpass "Everything" no matter how hard he tried!

However, no one expected Zhang Ye to take the opposite approach. He did not follow the idea of "Everything" but instead used "This Is Also Everything" to criticize this pessimism.

Not everything!

Not everything!

Not everything is as you say!

Several "not everything" phrases gradually built up the emotion of the poem and pushed "Everything" down step by step!

Is this not a challenge?

Is this not a public confrontation?

Strangely, Zhang Ye's confrontation made everyone shudder. A few interviewers who hadn't taken Zhang Ye seriously were momentarily drawn into the emotion of the poem. The "not everything" phrases made them applaud and stare in amazement!

Is this Zhang Ye? Is this the Zhang Ye they thought was just okay? Director Wang had previously questioned Zhang Ye's ability to create on the spot, thinking his poems were pre-written to fool the audience, and that his literary level could only compare with low-level poets, and he wouldn't stand a chance against real poets? Those who had thought such things were now blushing!

Is this just okay?

Is this not being able to create on the spot?

Is this only being able to compare with low-level poets?

Zhang Ye's "This Is Also Everything" turned their words into a joke. Even the interviewers with the lowest artistic standards could tell that Director Wang had been outdone by a newcomer! "Everything" had been overshadowed by "This Is Also Everything"! And the gap wasn't just a little; it was a crushing victory! There was no reason to doubt it! Moreover, Zhang Ye's poem perfectly addressed the biggest flaw of "Everything" — pessimism! "This Is Also Everything" was full of optimism and positivity! No wonder "Everything" was only included as an appendix in high school textbooks for a short year. Compared to "This Is Also Everything," "Everything" seemed weak and thin. Zhang Ye's poem seemed more like something that could be included in textbooks!

Everyone whispered to each other, all stunned by Zhang Ye's poem!

However, none of them knew that this poem was actually created in Zhang Ye's world to counter Bei Dao's "Everything."

"This Is Also Everything" — this was the work of the famous poet and writer Shu Ting. According to legend, though it's not certain, it seems that after Bei Dao's works were criticized for being too pessimistic, Shu Ting also criticized some aspects of Bei Dao's work, and then "This Is Also Everything" was born. From the text, the parallelism, and the ideas, it was clear that "This Is Also Everything" was a targeted and critical response to "Everything." So when Wang Shuixin mentioned this poem, Zhang Ye immediately thought of Shu Ting's work!

Poetry duel?

This is the perfect choice!

You are walking right into the trap!

Hu Fei gave Zhang Ye a mental thumbs up and then looked at the silent Wang Shuixin, "Director, Xiao Zhang has finished his answer. What do you think?"

The others also looked at Director Wang.

Wang Shuixin nodded, "He did a good job."

More than just good! It was perfect! But of course, no one would say that. No one was that foolish!

Hu Fei pressed on, "So, about hiring Teacher Xiao Zhang?"

Wang Shuixin looked at Zhang Ye, "Xiao Zhang, stand up so I can see you."

"Stand up?" Zhang Ye did so without hesitation.

Wang Shuixin shook his head, "I won't comment on your appearance. Some hosts and guests are not that good-looking but still achieve success. However, your height is a more serious issue. If I'm not mistaken, your height without shoes is about 1.65 meters, right? That's too short. Even with shoes, you don't reach 1.7 meters. Standing on stage with other hosts or guests, this height is fatal. If a female guest wears high heels, you might be half a head shorter. How can you be a host? It also affects the broadcast effect. With an average appearance and such a short height, it's definitely not acceptable!"

No issues with literature, now he's picking on height?

Zhang Ye thought, "If you were tall and handsome, why would I bother with you? I would have become a singer or actor long ago!"

Hu Fei argued, "Xiao Zhang can use inner height-increasing shoe inserts."

"That can add at most 6-7 centimeters. Any more would look unnatural. 6-7 centimeters isn't enough. He would only be 1.7 meters tall with shoes," Wang Shuixin pointed out. "Which of our male hosts at Beijing TV is under 1.8 meters tall with shoes? 1.8 meters with shoes is the minimum requirement." He then added regretfully, "Old Hu, I saw Xiao Zhang's talent today. It's very good, and you didn't make a mistake. But his height is the issue. If his height met the standard, he could start working after National Day! I wouldn't say anything more!"

If his height met the standard, he would be hired?

But that's just an excuse!

Appearance can be changed with plastic surgery, but how can height be changed? Zhang Ye is 23 years old. Even if he grows a bit, it's impossible to grow from 1.65 meters to 1.75 meters! Do you think he can grow like a rocket?

This is clearly a rejection!

Saying he would be hired if his height met the standard is just an excuse!

Hu Fei didn't agree. He insisted, "Director, I really want to hire Teacher Xiao Zhang. My show is about to start recording, and Xiao Zhang can help a lot, both for me and the station." He then said to Zhang Ye, "Teacher Xiao Zhang, please wait in the rest area for a moment."

"Okay." Zhang Ye took his things and left.

Outside, he could hear Hu Fei still arguing on his behalf. Zhang Ye knew it was hopeless and could only remember Hu Fei's appreciation, hoping to repay him in the future.

After a while, no one came out.

Zhang Ye looked down at the traffic from the window and suddenly saw a shoe store across the street. He thought about trying height-increasing shoes or inserts to see how much they could add to his height. What if he really reached 1.8 meters? He had never tried it before, so he quickly took the elevator down.

On the street.

A foreign shoe store named HT.

"Sir, what style of shoes are you looking for?" A female salesperson approached.

Zhang Ye asked, "Do you have height-increasing shoe inserts or shoes?"

The salesperson smiled, "We don't have inserts, but we have height-increasing shoes. Please follow me." She led Zhang Ye over. "We have two styles, both layered leather shoes that can add about 5-8 centimeters to your height."

Zhang Ye tried them on. Although his heels felt a bit uncomfortable, he did grow taller. However, the 8 centimeters was clearly exaggerated; it was more like 6 centimeters. With his height, he would only reach 1.71 meters, still far from the 1.8 meters with shoes that Wang Shuixin required. Zhang Ye sighed but still bought the shoes. He didn't wear his own shoes but had the salesperson remove the tags and put on the new shoes, then returned to the TV station building and the rest area.

A little taller is better.

Maybe Hu Fei can help me get a chance?

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