I.R.A.S 286-

338-388

Chapter 338: Lu Xun and Bingxin's quotes were used!

Translator: Legge Editor: Legge

In the Chinese department office, the teachers were about to get off work.

Many of them were still hesitant to leave, dragging it out past 8 at night. One reason was that many teachers wanted to listen to Zhang Ye's last lecture. Zhang Ye's lecturing of 'Dream of the Red Chamber had hooked the interest of many teachers and colleagues. They were quite addicted to listening to him. The second reason was that they knew the university department rankings were announced that night, hence they all stayed behind to wait for it. With surprisingly good results, it was also time for them to leave.

"I'm leaving."

"I'm going to Lishuiqiao. Anyone need a lift?"

"You are returning to your mother's place? Then I'll get a ride from you."

A few Chinese department teachers paired up to leave as they walked out.

Su Na walked up to Zhang Ye's side as she smiled and said, "You were great."

Zhang Ye shook his head with a smile, saying, "What do you mean by great? It was all thanks to everyone's work. My coming here has allowed me to rub off some of the greatness of everyone else."

A male lecturer said with a laugh, "Teacher Little Zhang, don't be so modest."

A female teacher said, "Your contributions are apparent in everyone's eyes. It has been tough on you these past few days."

Professor Zeng also patted Zhang Ye on the shoulder, saying, "If not for you coming to take over the elective class, the results would be difficult to tell. You have really made the Peking University's Chinese department elated."

Yan Jiantao could not bear listening to this any longer. "All of you should stop saying that. Us getting first place again is through the collective efforts of everyone. It is also based on the foundations of our Chinese department. Everyone worked together to improve the quality of our classes and material's depth, so it is only right for us to win first place. How can it all be attributed to one person? How would the other teachers think of that?"

Everyone did not have such thoughts. With Yan Jiantao saying that, it led to others thinking of other thoughts. Some glanced at Zhang Ye while others looked indifferent.

Su Na was pondering over his intents. However, Professor Yan was the most established professor in the department, so it was not appropriate for her to say anything.

Professor Zeng looked at him with a frown, "Professor Yan, why do your words seem..."

Chang Kaige tried to smooth things over. "Alright, everyone go home. It's not early anymore. Hur Hur. Tomorrow there are still exams and various activities. Go home and take a rest."

Zhen Shuquan interjected, "By the way, Little Zhang. President Wu called just now to ask you to go over."

Zhang Ye said, "Alright, I'll be there immediately."

Yan Jiantao also did not say anymore. He grabbed his bag and left.

Two lecturers and professors who were more familiar with him also left together.

Zhang Ye scanned Yan Jiantao's back and was not too happy. Whether this matter was because of his contributions or not, he had not tried to gain credit for it, nor would he or did he acknowledge it. This bro kept saying it was a collective effort and kept deflecting the honor, but what's the meaning of this? That can't do? You have to step on me with your statement? And your tone sounded provocative? You couldn't stand seeing me, as a new lecturer, in the limelight, and even tried to convince the other colleagues to ostracize me? What sort of person are you!? You are a professor with great authority in the educational world?