Spring is here, flowers are in bloom, and willow catkins are flying everywhere.
At this time, the campus of Peking University in Beijing is at its most beautiful after the snow and ice have melted.
On the shore of Weiming Lake, the water glistens, and the iconic Boya Pagoda is reflected in the water, swaying with the wind.
Along the roadside, groups of the most promising young people selected from all over China walked by in twos and threes, carrying books. Their faces were filled with a unique sense of pride and aloofness that belonged only to intellectuals in this era.
yes!
It must be said that anyone who was able to get into Peking University after the first resumption of the college entrance examination, regardless of their age, was definitely a pillar of the country's future.
Compared to those who were recommended to go to university by workers, peasants and soldiers a few years ago, this is so much better.
Meanwhile, in the economics department's office building, the atmosphere became quite delicate, even suggesting an impending conflict.
"This is utterly ridiculous!"
An elderly economics professor with gray hair and thick reading glasses.
He slammed his teacup heavily on the table, then pointed at a newly delivered document, his beard trembling with anger, and said:
"What's going on? Who exactly is this student named Lin Huowang? It's been almost three months since the start of the semester! And we haven't even seen a trace of him! While other students are studying with great enthusiasm, he's taken a long leave of absence? And what's his reason... social practice?"
"That's not all! Now that he's just shown up, the school is already making an exception and issuing him a 'specially appointed researcher' letter? And they want him to lecture our economics department's freshmen? He's not even twenty years old yet, what qualifications does he have to stand on stage and give a lecture?"
The professor became more and more agitated as he spoke. After all, intellectuals have been neglected in recent years. The fact that the school is now paying so much attention to a freshman who has just enrolled can only mean that the student has a strong political background.
This behavior of belittling or disregarding academic professionalism because of politics immediately displeased the old professor, who immediately protested loudly: "Isn't this treating our Peking University platform like a child's game? Moreover, this is misleading students! I strongly oppose this!"
"Oh, Professor Liu, please calm down."
The department head next to him also gave a wry smile as he tried to appease the old professor, quickly pouring him another glass of water and saying, "Well, this is indeed a bit special. This Lin Huowang is the top science student in Jilin Province, so his foundation is definitely strong. And... I heard that he's done quite a few things outside, and some high-ranking officials have specifically put in a good word for him..."
"Just because a high-ranking leader gives you permission to act recklessly? Just because you have permission to disrespect academic work? Let me tell you, Director, no matter how high-ranking a leader is, he won't do it here!"
Professor Liu's anger was not appeased by the advice; instead, it was fueled by it. He retorted angrily, "What kind of place is Peking University? It's a place for pure scholarship! If you're talking about using special privileges or back channels, that absolutely won't work here!"
Besides, he's just a young kid. Even if he did do some financial work outside, it would just be doing small-scale trading and making a few measly bucks. These days, that's called 'speculation'!
Essentially, they are just small vendors, engaging in very simple, spontaneous business activities. What experience can they possibly impart, especially when they are being taught on our Peking University platform?
Does he understand macroeconomics? Does he understand the planned economy system? If you ask him to give a lecture, what would he talk about? How to exploit loopholes in policies?
"this……"
The department head didn't really know Lin Huowang's true information either, so he was naturally rendered speechless by Professor Liu's very reasonable rebuttal.
To be honest, he himself was a little hesitant.
Although the authorities say Lin Huowang is very capable, he's still just a nineteen-year-old. Who knows if they're just exaggerating again, praising a nineteen-year-old to the skies?
If we really let him teach a large lecture and he messes it up, it would be a disgrace to the entire economics department.
In fact, the department head's concerns were not without merit.
Giving a lecture on stage is truly an art and a skill in itself. Look at many outstanding people in various industries today; you can ask them to manage a company or do business without any trouble, but if you ask them to give a speech in front of a large audience, many of these big bosses would feel intimidated and not know how to start!
"Alright! Director, you don't need to explain anymore!"
Professor Liu waved his hand and said, "I'll go to class today myself! I want to see just how much this so-called 'top scorer' really weighs! If he dares to spout nonsense on that stage, I won't give him or his backers any face; I'll kick him off the spot!"
...
At 2 p.m., the large lecture hall in the Economics Department was already packed.
Not only freshmen, but also many sophomores and juniors who came to the university through recommendations from various places, and even some students from other departments, came to join in the fun.
After all, the news that "the missing top scorer is coming back to give lectures" had already spread throughout the entire Peking University campus several days ago.
Everyone was eager to see who this legendary figure, who was said to be "only seen from afar," was, and whether he had any real knowledge or skills.
Qian Shujuan was sitting in the first row, holding a notebook, looking both excited and a little nervous.
Sitting next to her were several roommates watching the commotion, all whispering amongst themselves:
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