Chapter 97 The Moon Represents My Heart

  "You..."

  Tang Ren was about to scold loudly.

  His teacher on the side however gave him a signal with her eyes, indicating that he should not get angry.

  Here, if because of a disagreement, one curses loudly and loses their own dignity.

  "Okay, what's your name?"

  "Me?"

  Zhou Fan pointed at himself.

  "My name is none of your business."

  Zhou Fan shook his head and didn't want to tell the other person his name.

  "Unknown people." Tang Ren sneered, thinking to himself that he almost fell for this kid's trick. He was just a nobody, and no one would care what he said, but if he were to be provoked by him and say something he shouldn't have, his own reputation would suffer greatly.

  "In that case, tell me, what makes a good article."

  At this time, Tang Ren woke up and actually wanted to see what this kid could say.

  "Actually, I don't have too many ideas. However, an ancient person once said that at the time, he was moved by the entire society's writings, which liked to use parallel prose, also known as symmetry. Many articles used symmetrical descriptions to make the whole article look good. This writing style made the scene seem grand and majestic, but after reading the whole thing, it seemed very superficial and useless. He advocated that when writing, one should have substance. I think that for us in this new era, although we don't pursue beautiful writing styles, we also advocate for having substance, and must not be vague or pretentious. Therefore, I believe that articles with substance are good articles. Even if the sentence structure is not smooth, or there's no literary flair, but after reading it, you can understand what it means, gain insight, and know what's going on, then that's a good article."

  After saying that, Zhou Fan sat down and didn't say anything more.

  "Good, can't be better said."

  This time, even the host of the New Concept organizer joined in the applause.

  Zhou Fan just mentioned an ancient person. As everyone here is a scholar, you naturally know who it is.

  This ancient man is Han Yu, the first of the Eight Great Prose Masters of the Tang and Song dynasties.

  At that time, Han Yu felt that everyone's writing was particularly fond of using parallel couplets, with flowery language but no substance. So he led the way in emphasizing the importance of being substantial and returning to the true source. He said that writing should be meaningful, this is what real writing is all about. Zhou Fan just used Han Yu's words, whoever it is, there is not even half a point that can be refuted.

  "Hmm..."

  Who would have thought, this kid actually has some skills.

  Tang Ren's face turned black again.

  Zhou Fan, however, didn't care about Tang Ren's dark face and sat down, but then threw a glance at Fang Ruo Han beside him.

  Jiang Yinan smiled secretly and gave a thumbs up in private.

  Then the whole exchange meeting said a few more things and soon ended.

  "What do you want to do, brother?"

  After the meeting ended, Zhou Fan was about to return to the hotel to rest, but unexpectedly, Tang Ren blocked his way halfway.

  "I didn't expect anything, but seeing you speaking fluently at the communication meeting just now, I really admire you."

  "Oh, really?"

  Zhou Fan hummed a sentence.

  He wasn't very interested in this gentleman, and often thought that the seemingly gentle-looking guy was actually extremely evil inside. Just like Li Shaohua, who was simply a beast. Although Tang Ren was a bit arrogant, he couldn't stop Zhou Fan from thinking about him in that way.

  Of course, Zhou Fan would never say such a thing out loud. But this made him even less interested in Tang Ren.

  "After putting on your clothes, what do you want to do? If nothing's up, I'd like to go back and rest."

  Zhou Fan didn't want to bother with Tang Ren anymore and was about to leave.

  "Hum, who are you? Do you know who I am?"

  "Who are you?"

  Zhou Fan was speechless.

  Although Fang Ruo Han introduced him to this guy, so what?

  "Isn't it just the young genius writer Tang Ren? What a big show-off, I'm so scared."

  Laughing loudly, Zhou Fan lay down and left.

  "You..."

  Watching Zhou Fan's arrogant stride leave, Tang Ren was so angry he almost died.

  "Fine, let you be arrogant for a while longer. After tomorrow's exam, I'll show you my skills."

  Tang Ren is indeed arrogant, but it can't be denied that he has real talent and skills. The two previous Grand Prizes have already proven this. Seeing Zhou Fan leave, he thought to himself: when he gets the Grand Prize again, he'll humiliate him once more, and it won't be too late then.

  ……

  "Xiao Fang, this student of yours is quite interesting."

  Watching the video of the communication meeting, Wang Mingyang smiled and said to Yu Ruohan.

  Originally, Wang Mingyang wanted to have a direct conversation with Zhou Fan. After all, he admired several of Zhou Fan's works very much. Now that Zhou Fan had arrived, he even more so wanted to personally exchange ideas with him. However, since it was currently the time for the New Concept Composition Exam, and as a guest judge for the competition, before the exam took place, he couldn't privately meet with Zhou Fan.

  But looking at the recording of Zhou Fan's speech, he was moved by his words.

  In this society, there are too many people who write a lot of nonsense. But ironically, these things are still being hyped up by the media and accepted by the masses. However, in Wang Mingyang's eyes, these things are just some casual notes, suitable for personal records only. But to take these things out and infuse them into other people's minds as literature is indeed inappropriate.

  Moreover, they are still spreading orthodox literary ideas, which will affect even more people.

  "Yes, it's just that he has a bit of a weird temper."

  "Hmm, the temperament is a bit strange. But compared to that kind of arrogant and unscrupulous literary temperament, it's much better."

  Before this, Wang Mingyang still thought highly of that Tang Ren. After all, being able to win the New Concept Special Prize twice in a row was indeed not ordinary. Moreover, he was young and had great potential. However, after seeing their exchange meeting this time, Wang Mingyang felt somewhat disappointed with Tang Ren.

  Having talent and learning is good, but cultivating a proud demeanor is somewhat bad.

  "By the way, Xiaofang, I'm going to recruit another batch of graduate students soon. Why don't you not teach next semester and focus on reviewing? How about applying for my graduate program?"

  Wang Mingyang also wanted Fang Ruohan to report his graduate student.

  "Let me think about it."

  This time, Fang Ruo Han did not refuse. In fact, after the unpleasant experience at Tian Hua No. 2 last time, Fang Ruo Han also had some reservations about being a teacher. After all, the campus that was once sacred to her turned out to be like this. However, it's comforting to know that the previous semester wasn't a complete loss. At least, she discovered a genius.

  "Alright, think carefully, with your foundation, it's a pity to be just a teacher."

  Wang Mingyang said a few more words to Fang Ruohan, then with thoughts on her mind, Fang Ruohan returned to the hotel to rest.

  "Really can't be a teacher anymore?"

  While walking, Fang Ruohan kept asking herself.

  Being a teacher also has its benefits, seeing so many innocent and lovely students is also very delightful.

  She also has another idea of going for a postgraduate study.

  This was a plan she had made in college, but plans didn't change as quickly, and a family emergency forced her to make changes.

  Back and forth, Fang Ruo Han still couldn't make up her mind.

  One moment I'm preparing for graduate school exams, and the next I'm continuing as a teacher, it's all so confusing that Fang Ruo Han is getting a headache.

  "Uh, never mind, let's just get through the new year first and decide later."

  Shook his head and stopped thinking about it for the time being, went back to the hotel to rest.

  ……

  "Teacher Fang, tonight's night view is so good, why don't we go for a walk around the streets?"

  For the first time in Nansha City, Zhou Fan felt bored staying in the hotel and suggested going out for a walk.

  "What's wrong with you? The exam is tomorrow and you're still out having fun?"

  Fang Ruo Han gave Zhou Fan a cold glance and directly refused.

  "Okay, I'm going to sleep."

  Having said that, Zhou Fan directly fell onto the bed, pretending to sleep, indicating to Fang Ruo Han to leave his room.

  Fang Ruo Han couldn't help but notice Zhou Fan's act, "You were so excited just now, and now you're suddenly sleeping. Can you really sleep?"

  "Can't sleep? Then just sleep anyway, what else can you do?"

  Half-closing his eyes, Zhou Fan replied.

  Haha.

  Fang Ruo Han smiled, and suddenly thought of the scene at this afternoon's communication meeting. "This afternoon at the communication meeting, can't you be a bit more low-key? You directly confronted Tang Ren and showed off your power. Alas, you shouldn't have done that, do you know who he is?"

  "Of course I know, you've already said so. A teenage genius author, two-time New Concept Writing Competition Grand Prize winner, if he wins this time too, that would be an unprecedented three-time champion."

  "So what?"

  This answer left Fang Ruo Han speechless. However, she wouldn't blame Zhou Fan. In fact, when Zhou Fan stood up and spoke eloquently, she was also excited. She couldn't believe that Zhou Fan, who had always been low-key, would be so handsome when he got angry.

  What am I thinking? I'm her teacher, what does it have to do with me whether this little kid is handsome or not?

  Her face turned red for a moment, but it was fleeting. She stole a glance at Zhou Fan and saw that he still had his eyes closed, which made her feel slightly relieved.

  "Alright, you're impressive. This time, bring back a special prize from the exam. That's the real way to strike others. Otherwise, just talking about it doesn't carry much weight."

  "Alas, Teacher Fang, you've come again, and yet you still believe me?"

  "Of course, I don't believe you'd drag me over here for an exam. Besides, it seems like you little guy still have a lot of secrets from me. Come on, what else haven't you told the teacher?"

  "No, no, I'm like this, it's all out in the open, what else is there to hide?"

  "Is that so? What's going on with Van on Monday?"

  "Monday is..."

  Hearing this sentence, Zhou Fan could no longer pretend to sleep and had to get up.

  "Teacher Fang, you're so annoying, don't you know?"

  I thought Fang Ruo Han wouldn't bother with this matter anymore. It seems that women are born to be gossipy, how can they forget?

  "This Monday is no good..."

  Zhou Fan's efforts to cover up made Fang Ruo Han feel delighted beyond words.

  "Don't think of any excuses to come back to me, I've been suspecting you for a long time. You don't remember when we first met, you were singing that song, right? Alright, now sing that childhood song again and I'll let you off."

  "Childhood."

  "Yes, childhood."

  Fang Ruohan nodded.

  Such a classic childhood song, she once thought was sung by which star, and at that time admired with all her might.

  But unexpectedly, this star turned out to be his own student.

  "Alright, I'll sing for you then."

  With a flicker of his eyes, Zhou Fan's plan came into being.

  "Actually, I couldn't sing when I was a kid. That Zhou Mi Fan thing, I don't even know what it is. But I have a song that sounds better than 'Childhood', do you want to give it a listen?"

  "I'm all ears."

  Jian Zhoufan still pretended to be unaware, Fang Ruohan looked down on Zhoufan again. However, she didn't say anything else, sat down beside him, and prepared to listen carefully.

  "Okay, you'd better listen carefully then."

  "Mmm."

  Although feeling Zhou Fan is going to make some noise again, with a worried heart, he still nodded.

  "Okay, I sang."

  Qing cleared his throat and Zhou Fan started singing.

  How deep is your love for me?

  How much I love you.

  My love is true.

  My love is true.

  The moon represents my heart.

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