"But Teacher Zeng, what if I said that I actually created Tom and Jerry?"
Zeng Yifei: "?"
He froze on the spot, looking at Jiang Xia with great disbelief at the truth of her words. After all, how could the creator of an animation that had become a nationwide sensation be so young?
"What do you mean?"
“I created Tom and Jerry during my high school years, and it officially aired on Chongqing TV during the summer after my college entrance exam. Now that I’m in college, I’ve moved my company to Tsinghua Science Park.” Jiang Xia said in a very serious tone, “Teacher Zeng, Qitian Animation is my company.”
Upon hearing these words, Zeng Yifei's mind went blank for a moment, and he was so shocked that he didn't know what to say.
"Wait a minute, let me sort this out..." He picked up his thermos, took a sip of tea, frowned, and blinked rapidly as his confused thoughts gradually calmed down.
"You say Qitian Animation is your company, why should I believe you?"
“Su Qing and Luo Peng are my employees now. You can call them and ask them. Or I can bring you a copy of the company’s business license sometime. Of course, Teacher Zeng, you can also take some time to visit the company in person. Anyway, it’s in the Science Park, not far from here.”
Jiang Xia smiled and said, "The company is on the fifteenth floor of Building B. Now, almost the entire floor belongs to me."
Besides these, there are many other ways to verify, such as logging into QQ on his computer and having a video call with Li Weiya, or having his tutor call the front desk directly.
Jiang Xia looked serious and didn't seem to be lying. The point was, such lies were too easy to expose and were meaningless.
Zeng Yifei was completely silenced by these words, and looked up at Jiang Xia with a very complicated expression.
He created a nationally popular animation during high school, and now he has opened a company in Beijing and rented an entire floor in Tsinghua Science Park. These things sound like a fantasy, so much so that even in Tsinghua, a university full of geniuses, it seems incredible.
He has been a teacher at Tsinghua University for so many years and has seen many talented students, but none of them can compare to Jiang Xia at the same time.
Zeng Yifei let out a long breath, his dazed mind gradually calming down. After accepting this outrageous information, he felt even more curious about his outstanding student.
"You created Tom and Jerry back in high school?" He paused, then hesitated before saying, "Jiang Xia, it's not that I don't believe you, it's that I find it hard to believe?"
Jiang Xia smiled gently, understanding his mentor's shock. Not to mention him, even when he went home for the New Year and confessed to his parents, they couldn't believe it for a long time.
"Strictly speaking, it was in the second semester of my senior year of high school, not long after the art exams, when I suddenly had the idea of making an anthology series. At that time, I was drawing by myself, using my spare time to start with character design, then storyboarding and original drawings, and finally using computer editing and compositing to produce the post-production. Later, some friends joined in, and it took a whole semester to produce the first season of Tom and Jerry."
Zeng Yifei was amazed. Making animations during the final review period of senior year was incredibly bold. But the key point was that he still got into Tsinghua University despite being so focused.
All I can say is that this guy is a true genius.
Compared to him, many students who were called geniuses paled in comparison.
Thinking about it this way, it seems perfectly normal that he achieved a GPA of 3.68 when he was managing the company.
“Your experiences are something even the internet wouldn’t dare write about like this,” Zeng Yifei said with a wry smile. “Why didn’t you tell me this from the beginning? As a teacher at the school, I might have been able to offer some help when you first started your business.”
Jiang Xia said helplessly, "Being under a lot of scrutiny is not a good thing. Besides, the company was on the rise at that time, and I wasn't that busy with my studies. I was able to adjust on my own."
"So, if I hadn't called you here today to talk to you about skipping classes, were you still planning to keep it a secret?"
Jiang Xia nodded.
"Good lad..." Zeng Yifei pursed his lips, feeling quite moved.
He started from scratch and at a young age possessed wealth that most people could only dream of, yet his mindset did not become arrogant or ostentatious. Instead, his calm and composed eyes revealed only composure and calmness.
It's hard to imagine how high this person will go in the future. This is only during his student days. After graduation, when his horizons and experiences are broader, his future development will only be more terrifying.
"Okay, if you can't attend class in the future due to company reasons, just let me know, and I'll help you explain to the professor. But there's only one requirement: don't fail the final exam."
"Thank you, Teacher Zeng," Jiang Xia replied earnestly.
After resolving the issue of skipping class, he hesitated for a few seconds before slowly saying, "Professor, I hope you can keep this a secret for me for the time being."
Zeng Yifei understood Jiang Xia's concerns and agreed almost without hesitation: "Okay, I'm not a blabbermouth, so don't worry."
It's a pity that I can't publicize my student's achievements, but exposing them would bring countless unstable factors. As the saying goes, fame brings trouble, so keeping it a secret is the best protection for him.
All I can say is that this kid is incredibly low-key.
At the same time, he also felt like he had found a treasure. This prodigy, who was so rare in a thousand years, was actually his student. His teaching career would be greatly enriched.
"Well... I'll be going now, teacher. I have some things to take care of at the company later."
"Okay, go ahead. I'm really sorry to have kept you up for so long today. If you have any requests in the future, just tell me. Don't be afraid of the trouble. I'll help if I can. In any case, I can still help you apply for resources related to student entrepreneurship." Zeng Yifei said with a carefree smile.
"Thank you, teacher."
After expressing his gratitude once again, Jiang Xia slowly left the office.
Watching his figure disappear through the door, Zeng Yifei took several deep breaths before calming his restless heart.
He opened his computer and searched for information related to Qitian Animation. He discovered that DiliDili, which has recently become very popular among young people, is also his company.
There are many more popular animated series than just Tom and Jerry; there's also Slam Dunk, which has now surpassed 50 million views on D-site, a remarkable achievement.
It is conceivable that his student was far more outstanding than he had imagined.
Looking back now, he remembers how the class monitor complained about Jiang Xia to him earlier, which almost caused him to offend a future super big shot.
It seems I should find some time to visit his company.
(End of this chapter)
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