Chapter 85

Thinking about this, Vice President Chen felt a bit emotional and couldn't help but say, "In recent years, the translation of classical poetry in our country has indeed been in a state of decline. Yet, how many talented young people do we have in China? The main reason is still that it hasn't been given enough importance in universities, leading to the waste and neglect of talent. Old Mr. Nan, why don't we take this opportunity with Liu Meng to inject a fresh vitality into the Basic Studies Department of our Ice City University of Technology?"

When it came to educational management, Vice President Chen was the expert, while teaching was Professor Nan Huairen's forte. He became very interested and asked, "What good plan do you have, Dao Biao? Feel free to speak your mind."

"During the last grade meeting, the students had many questions about Liu Meng's perfect scores, mainly focusing on the English composition. Why don't we directly publish this essay, have you, Old Mr. Nan, provide a commentary, and then release it? I believe this will certainly spark a craze for writing classical English poetry in the Basic Studies Department. Who knows, we might see a lot of excellent works by the end of the semester," Vice President Chen, Chen Daobiao, said with a smile.

Professor Nan Huairen, excited, slapped his thigh and said, "Dao Biao has a far-sighted view. If we can produce a few more such works each year, it would truly be a great event for the Chinese translation world. Good idea, good idea."

"It's just that I'm afraid the school might not approve. We'll need your help, Old Mr. Nan, to persuade them," Vice President Chen said tactfully, knowing that Professor Nan Huairen's words would carry more weight at the school.

"Why not? This is a good thing, let's do it!" Professor Nan Huairen was extremely excited, his face even more flushed.

At that moment, Vice President Chen, Liu Meng, and Professor Nan Huairen chatted for a while, finalizing Vice President Chen's proposal. Professor Nan Huairen was full of anticipation, and they talked until five o'clock. Professor Nan Huairen still felt that it wasn't enough, but Vice President Chen, being more experienced, advised him to rest and take care of his health to continue contributing to the school and the country.

Before leaving, Professor Nan Huairen earnestly told the English teachers, "You are on the front lines of education, and your role is crucial. Most excellent students are not taught by teachers; discovering and encouraging students with exceptional talent is the most important task. In universities, imparting knowledge is secondary; don't put the cart before the horse. Treat the achievements of the students with the utmost care; one criticism or one encouragement can completely change a person's life."

Liu Meng was truly impressed by Professor Nan Huairen's educational philosophy, which was precisely the vision and quality that young teachers lacked today.

He sincerely hoped that the old man would remain healthy and live a long life.

After Professor Nan Huairen and Vice President Chen left, the English teachers sat down, took a deep breath, and looked at Liu Meng with curiosity. They thought that it was because of this guy that they had a big argument last time, even alarming Old Mr. Nan.

Looking at this very ordinary young man, they never expected him to be so talented.

At that moment, Yang Yun saw Liu Meng out. Liu Meng said in a low voice, "Thank you, Teacher Yang. I've always wanted to express my gratitude to you in person, but I never found the opportunity."

Yang Yun rarely hummed and smiled, "You never come to class, so of course you can't find the opportunity. I don't even know what you do all day. Although my abilities are limited and I can't help you much, at least show some respect."

Liu Meng was genuinely surprised. Looking at Yang Yun, he never thought she would joke around. He couldn't help but laugh and said, "I'll definitely come to listen to Teacher Yang's teachings more often."

Yang Yun put on a serious face and said, "Don't come with that attitude. Look at yourself. You're now a favorite of Vice President Chen and Old Mr. Nan. I'm just a small teacher, so don't put me in your eyes."

This was a bit sour, wasn't it? Liu Meng thought. Today, Teacher Yang's performance once again confirmed the dual nature of women. He quickly replied, "Not at all. It's just that a text message from Teacher Yang, and I came running to class."

"Alright, stop being silly. Keep it up, and go back," Yang Yun said, putting on a serious face.

Seeing that it was almost time, Liu Meng quickly left the main building. Thinking about it, he realized that sometimes things happen by chance, and what started as a whim led to many unexpected results.

Old Mr. Nan's character made Liu Meng more calm and composed. He didn't want to be just a successful businessman in the future; he also wanted to be a respected scholar, and winning a Nobel Prize was more exciting than making the Forbes list.

Just as he reached the library, the leader called in a hurry, "Where are you? Everything is ready, just waiting for you."

"Can we change the time? Leader, I'm really busy these days. I still need to buy some takeout to bring back," Liu Meng was surprised by the leader's efficiency.

"Don't be so anxious. I'll take care of the takeout for you. How about a pizza? No time to waste, I've already made the arrangements. The draft is sent to your phone, memorize it, and meet at the small pavilion at the southern end of the small forest at 5:30," the leader said urgently.

Well, for the leader's request, Liu Meng had no choice but to agree. Looking at his phone, he saw several messages from the leader. Reading them, he almost spat blood. What was written was really terrible.

It seemed that this girl had really hurt the leader, and all his frustration was vented in this draft. The content was unbearable, and Liu Meng doubted whether he could even say it out loud. He had to read it twice, gritting his teeth.

After reading it, he wanted to slap himself. This was too inhuman. There was no choice; for the sake of his friend's happiness, he had to sacrifice his principles.

At 5:30, Liu Meng, gritting his teeth, came to the meeting place. Not far from the pavilion, he saw a tall girl with long, flowing hair. She was definitely considered a beauty at Ice City University of Technology.

When the girl, Xiao Di, saw someone coming, she turned her head and smiled brightly when she saw it was Liu Meng. In the sunset, she looked very beautiful.

However, Liu Meng wasn't there to see a beauty; he was there to humiliate her at the leader's request. This was not an easy task; how could he do it when she greeted him with a smile?

"You're here!" the girl, Xiao Di, said with a smile.

Liu Meng nodded. This girl was indeed the one he saw on the first day of school, still with long, flowing hair and fashionable clothes. Compared to before, Liu Meng had improved a lot, but he still looked a bit rustic.

"Hello, I'm Meng Wendi from the Architecture College. Everyone calls me Xiao Di. Of course, you don't need to introduce yourself; I know you're Liu Meng. Nice to meet you," the girl said, extending her hand.

Liu Meng shook her hand politely, feeling a bit anxious. The more polite she was, the more he felt uncomfortable saying the words the leader had written.

They sat down, and Liu Meng was thinking about how to start, so he was a bit silent.

"I really admire you for getting a perfect score in English. My English is also good, but I lost eight points," the girl, Xiao Di, said proactively.

"It was just luck. I might not score as high as you next time," Liu Meng said in a low voice, but he was being honest. He didn't think he could always get a perfect score.

"You're so humble. I thought you would be very proud. The students in our class who got into Kyoto University and Tsinghua University were all very arrogant, acting like they didn't care about anyone," Xiao Di said with a giggle.

"Not really. Everyone who gets into Ice City University of Technology is about the same level," Liu Meng said casually.

"Wow, not at all. Didn't you end up at Ice City University of Technology because you didn't perform well in the college entrance exam? With your abilities, getting into Tsinghua would be easy. You must have been sick during the exam," Xiao Di started to imagine Liu Meng's situation at that time.

The more she talked, the more embarrassed Liu Meng felt. The leader was still waiting outside, and this wasn't good. Liu Meng said, "Actually, we met on the first day of school. I was standing under a tree, and you and your parents walked by, laughing. I even heard your parents tell you not to fall in love at school, saying you could only date someone from Jianghai."

Xiao Di tilted her head, thinking for a moment, but couldn't remember meeting the top student Liu Meng that day. However, she did remember what Liu Meng said. She became excited, thinking, "Could it be that the top student noticed me on the first day? Could it be that he likes me?"

Thinking about this, she became very excited and said, "Actually... it doesn't matter if it's not someone from Jianghai. I can argue with my parents, and they can't control me."

Seeing the opportunity, Liu Meng stood up and blurted out everything, which was very unpleasant to hear. Xiao Di was shocked, looking at the usually well-mannered Liu Meng, wondering how he could change so suddenly.

Could it be because she didn't remember their first meeting? She thought.

However, what Liu Meng said was too harsh, and Xiao Di's face turned red and hot, tears streaming down her face.

Liu Meng felt terrible and quickly finished and left, thinking he would never help the leader with such a mean task again. This was the only time, and it wouldn't happen again.

He quickly left the small forest, and the leader was indeed waiting there, holding a pizza. He asked with a smile, "How did it go?"

Liu Meng rolled his eyes and said angrily, "As you wished, it was too despicable!"

He took the pizza and left.

The leader laughed and quickly went in, ready to comfort her and make his move.

Xiao Di was still sad.

Life is unpredictable, and things change quickly. In less than three months, the boy in the old school uniform who she found annoying on the first day, walking with her parents, feeling superior as a Jianghai native, had changed.

Now, that ordinary boy, because of his shining achievements, was no longer ordinary, making her want to get to know and interact with such an excellent person.

The leader quickly approached, seeing the beauty in tears, a perfect opportunity. He gently comforted her, harshly criticized Liu Meng, and took the chance to show off, his hand slowly reaching for the girl's shoulder, a suppressed smile on his lips.

The leader felt this time it was almost certain, how could a fragile heart not be conquered?

His hand gently touched Xiao Di's shoulder, initially pretending to pat it, then leaving it there.

Xiao Di sobbed for a while, then suddenly stood up, shaking off the leader's hand, and said, "Don't touch me, do you think I'm easy to bully? Don't waste your time, I won't like you."

The leader's heart, which was full of joy, fell into the depths of despair, feeling cold and bitter. He said, "What's wrong with me? I have excellent grades, a good family, and we both come from Lining City. I can even speak Jianghai dialect. What don't you like about me?"

Xiao Di huffed and said proudly, "Because you're not the top student. I've always admired the best. Even second place is not acceptable. If I can't achieve it, I like those who can. Others, forget it."

She stormed off angrily.

The leader, furious, grabbed the dry leaves on the ground and scattered them around, saying, "What a stubborn girl! Being the top student can't even put food on the table!"

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