Ning Zheng stood up to greet him, showing how much he valued him.
In fact, it is entirely possible to entertain Jiang Tianji at the Ambassador Hotel, but the standard of a family dinner would be higher.
Shen Xian looked towards the door.
The leader was a middle-aged man in his sixties, tall, wearing a suit and gold-rimmed glasses. He was well-maintained and looked to be in his early fifties.
"Professor Jiang." Ning Zheng shook hands with him politely with a smile on his face.
It's completely different from treating these younger generations.
Although Jiang Tianji did not go into politics, no one dared to underestimate him because his ancestors were very powerful.
"Hello Secretary Ning. It's been many years since we last met. We meet again today. Secretary Ning is still as energetic as ever." Jiang Tianji held Ning Zheng's hands. "Come on, let me introduce my students to Secretary Ning first."
He pointed behind him and saw five men and five women, all around 27 or 28 years old.
Each of them exudes nobleness and is outstanding. At first glance, you can tell that they are either rich or noble.
Five PhDs in literature and five graduate students in literature are currently working in Jiang Tianji's institute.
"This is the captain of this team, Wu Qiong, a Bruneian. His family business contributes a quarter of their country's GDP every year!" Jiang Tianji pointed to a man behind him. He was about 27 or 28 years old, had a very elegant and handsome appearance, and also wore glasses. His facial features were very three-dimensional.
"Hello, Secretary Ning!" Wu Qiong walked up and shook hands with him with both hands, very politely.
"This is the deputy captain Lin Qianqian, a Malay. Her family runs a mining, flooring, and marble business." Jiang Tianji pointed to a beautiful woman, "Doctor of Literature."
Then they were introduced one by one, and each of them had a very important background.
The family owns a mine, and the title is very intimidating.
Although a PhD in literature from abroad is not as valuable as one from China, being able to work in Jiang Tianji's research institute proves that one's abilities are indeed very high.
"Let me introduce them too. This is Qi Zhengqing, the eldest master of the Qi family. This is Ye Yuning, yes, the little princess of the Ye family. This is Su Rulong, the young master of the Su family." Ning Zheng introduced them one by one.
When Su Rulong was introduced, a strange look appeared on Jiang Tianji's face.
The students behind him also looked at Su Rulong curiously.
Obviously, before coming, Jiang Tianji had already told these students to be careful of Su Rulong.
"Who is this?" Seeing that Ning Zheng had introduced everyone present except Chen Xian, he took the initiative to ask.
"His name is Chen Xian... Ning Cai's friend." Ning Zheng said.
Jiang Tianji's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, "Is he the young master of the Shen family in Haicheng?"
He was talking about the richest family in Haicheng.
Ning Zheng shook his head: "No."
After a pause, he said, "The background is not complicated, it is very innocent."
He put it very tactfully. He originally wanted to say that the background was very ordinary, but he changed his way of saying it, which fully demonstrated the art of language.
Jiang Tianji didn't believe it.
The clan mentality in the Kyoto circle is deeply rooted and outrageous.
Ning Zheng, this old antique, would invite a young man from an ordinary background to attend today's family dinner?
"Could it be that this is your daughter's crush?" Jiang Tianji was a little curious.
Ning Zheng smiled slightly: "Of course not. Okay, Professor Jiang, how about we move to the reception room?"
After saying that, he led the way.
The reception room is on the basement floor and is also a huge restaurant. The table is large enough to seat thirty people and it is luxuriously decorated.
Jiang Tianji and others had just sat down when four or five more people walked in.
Among the people invited by Qi Zhengqing were two doctors of literature, both of whom worked in universities.
"Wow, isn't that Ruan Bo, the Secretary General of the Ancient Poetry Association!"
"At only 30 years old, he has published many high-quality ancient poems in various publications!"
"And that woman, I remember she got full marks in the college entrance examination that year, and she wrote an essay in classical Chinese!"
The people behind Jiang Tianji were talking about it.
"I'll help stepmother serve the dishes." Chen Xian said to Ning Cai, "She can't handle it alone."
There is a food elevator from the kitchen to the dining room, but it is always a bit hectic for one person.
Ning Cai nodded when she heard that, her face looking calm.
As soon as I walked into the kitchen, three more people came.
One of them was someone Shen Xian was very familiar with, that was the master of Chinese studies Xu Zijian.
Xu Zijian did not come alone today, but brought two visiting professors, who are also experts in classical literature.
He was invited by Ning Zheng.
There are too few big names in this field in China, and many of them are hidden among the people, so it is difficult to gather them together in a short period of time.
Even if they could get together, these big names would not be willing to come to Ning Zheng's home on the Mid-Autumn Festival to participate in any academic exchanges.
For example, cities in the Central Plains or some provinces and cities in southern Anhui are places where traditional culture is preserved very well and there are many masters of classical poetry.
But they generally don't show up in public.
"Hello, Professor Xu, long time no see!" When Jiang Tianji saw Xu Zijian coming, he hurried forward to shake his hand. His smile was very sincere, much more sincere than when he faced Ning Zheng.
In fact, classical literature research institutes abroad and domestic associations are the same thing.
It’s just that there are too many domestic categories.
For example, the Ancient Poetry Association, Couplet Association, Classical Chinese Association, Ancient Music Association, etc.
Abroad, there is an open-minded institute for classical literature.
Each has its pros and cons.
Research institutes abroad can better conduct academic research, create works, and showcase one's talents.
Under the influence of politics, these associations have become impure and most have become places for the children of high-ranking officials to gild their reputations. Many people have fought over honorary titles such as president or vice president, and even shed blood.
Therefore, from the current stage, the overall strength of the association is not as good as that of the research institute.
Xu Zijian also understood this. When he saw Jiang Tianji and the people behind him, his first feeling was that it was all over.
In today's academic competition, Ning Zheng is likely to be completely defeated!
"Ning Cai, arrange for everyone to sit down. I'll talk to Professor Xu for a while." Ning Zheng pulled Xu Zijian aside. "How is it? Are you sure?"
Xu Zijian shook his head, his face very solemn: "Basically, I am not sure. I have seen those ten people, and they are the strongest group of young people. Everyone has his own expertise, some are good at seven-character regulated verse, and some are good at graceful Song poetry."
"Are you confident that you can fight against Jiang Tianji?" Ning Zheng asked.
Xu Zijian said: "They are equally good, but I don't know what the theme of Jiang Tianji will be today."
After saying that, Xu Zijian sighed: "It's difficult, it would be better if there was someone here."
"If he were here, he would definitely win!"
Ning Zheng was about to ask who it was when Xu Zijian saw Shen Xian serving dishes.
"What did you say?" Ning Zheng asked.
Xu Zijian retracted his gaze and said, "It's okay, it's okay, we can win."
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