1979: My fiancée is a goddess

Chapter 167 Director Fang: Comrade Xiao Cheng writes a paper?
It was noon, the sun was shining brightly, and the air was filled with a very faint floral scent.

meeting room.

Jiang Ting walked out of the conference room, stepping on the grating on the marble floor, holding a pile of documents. With her were Director Fang and several professors from the Chinese Department, one old and one young, one male and one female.

"Professor Jiang, your paper is well written. It elaborates on the wave of Western cultural impact in recent years and even in the next decade from the most fundamental economic, cultural, and political perspectives of our country. It is a high-level view and you are worthy of being a high-level talent who has returned from studying abroad."

Director Fang pushed up his glasses that were sliding down his nose and said with a smile.

He looked at Jiang Ting with eyes full of admiration, and was obviously very surprised and gratified that she had quietly written such a forward-looking and research-worthy paper.

After all, it was I who invited Professor Jiang to come to Beijing Normal University. Now that he has achieved success, doesn’t it just prove my vision?
Well...my old Fang is the Bole...

Director Fang felt very happy when he thought of this.

"No wonder Tsinghua University refused to let Professor Jiang go. If it weren't for some special reasons and Director Fang's strong invitation, Professor Jiang wouldn't have come to our Normal University. It seems like we have found a treasure."

A female professor in her forties said with a smile that after today's round of paper report meetings, several other professors unconsciously expressed their approval of this female professor who had just arrived at Beijing Normal University.

It is no wonder that Director Fang insisted on inviting Professor Jiang to Beijing Normal University against all odds, and even offered him the title of associate professor. After reading this paper, everyone finally understood.

"Professor Xiao Jiang is a high-level talent who studied abroad. He studied in East Germany for four years, so he naturally has a deep understanding of Western culture. He can be considered to have accumulated a lot of experience. In my opinion, this article should be published in the Journal of Peking University. World Literature can be used as an alternative."

An old man with a white beard stroked his beard and said with a smile.

Journal of Peking University is one of the best academic journals in the humanities and social sciences in the academic community. Many scholars will choose it to publish academic papers if possible.

In addition, there are "World Literature" sponsored by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, "History of Literature and Philosophy" sponsored by Shandong University, and "Journal of Tsinghua University" sponsored by Tsinghua University, which are all top journals at present...

In this era, there is relatively little academic exchange between China and foreign countries, but it has increased in the past two years.

"Mr. Lu, you are too kind. Jiang Ting cannot live up to your words. Then let's do as you say and submit it to the Journal of Peking University."

Jiang Ting nodded slightly. Even though she was such an indifferent person, she was very respectful to the elder in front of her.

The person in front of you is none other than Mr. Lu Zongta, one of the top academic figures in the linguistics and philology field at Beijing Normal University.

Professor Lu Zongda's research on philology is unique. His "Shuowen Jiezi Tonglun" is the first general work on "Shuowen" in contemporary China. He also wrote "Modern Chinese Grammar", "Exegesis" and "Ancient Rhyme Chart"...

"What's there to be ashamed of? Professor Lu thinks highly of you."

Director Fang touched his bald head and said comfortingly with a smile.

He approved Jiang Ting's proposal report more than a month ago, so he has been closely following Jiang Ting's movements.

It is known that during this period of time, except for attending classes, she has basically been staying in the office to write papers, and even Cheng Kaiyan helps her buy meals.

You can see how hard it is.

Thinking of this, Director Fang thought for a moment and said, "Professor Jiang, you should take a good rest during this period. You look so tired."

"Ah."

Jiang Ting nodded. Actually, she was fine, but since Director Fang said so, it was difficult for her to refute.

After chatting for a few minutes, everyone left, leaving only Director Fang and Jiang Ting.

"Professor Jiang, wait a minute."

"what happened?"

Director Fang took out a shriveled cigarette box from his pocket, took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth, then took out a matchbox.

Click~
The orange flame lit the cigarette, Director Fang took a puff, exhaled smoke from his mouth and nose, and said in a deep voice:
"After the paper was published, you have achieved outstanding research results. I think you should supervise a few graduate students this year. In addition, you will also be given the guidance of graduation thesis this year. This will be beneficial for your promotion to professor in the future."

"Leading graduate students? I am capable of doing it by myself. It's not science or engineering, and I can help with experiments by leading graduate students."

Jiang Ting frowned and declined.

"Taking a few graduate students can also help you. The professors in the school all have teaching standards."

Director Fang explained that in colleges and universities, no matter how famous or how prestigious a professor is, the school will arrange teaching tasks for him or her. You can even see academician-level professors giving lectures to undergraduates. This is a hard requirement.

Although I am not old enough to supervise graduate students, they can help with classes.

"I have someone to help me here. Forget about supervising graduate students. It's too much trouble."

Jiang Ting still shook her head. She hated trouble.

"That's true, but Comrade Xiao Cheng can't help you much. He is a creative person. It would be too much for him to ask him to help with literary research. Different fields are like different mountains."

Director Fang laughed, knowing that Jiang Ting was talking about Cheng Kaiyan, and advised her.

"That's not necessarily true. Do you know what Kaiyan has been doing recently?"

Jiang Ting looked at Director Fang, and a rare smile appeared on her indifferent face.

Well, actually, she was a little curious whether Director Fang would be surprised after hearing the news.

"What are you doing? Writing a novel again? There are many more writers in the school recently. Comrade Xiao Cheng is not worth much as a writer in Beijing Normal University, haha."

Director Fang joked that Cheng Kaiyan had caused quite a stir in the school before, firstly because his works were indeed excellent, secondly because there were not many famous writers in Beijing Normal University, and thirdly because the contrast between Cheng Kaiyan before and after was too great.

However, after the writer class started, many writers came to attend the class, and the scarcity of the writer Cheng Kaiyan was much less than before.

However, Director Fang still has high hopes for him, after all, he is one of their own.

"He has written a novel, but his main goal right now is to write a paper."

Jiang Ting crossed her arms and explained softly.

write thesis?
Hearing this, Director Fang's eyes flashed with surprise, and he felt that he had heard it wrong, so he asked again: "Professor Jiang, did I hear it right? Are you saying that Cheng Kaiyan is writing a paper?"

Comrade Lao Fang was briefly shocked but soon calmed down. After all, he was in his fifties or sixties, so even if he didn't believe it, he wouldn't show it.

He smiled and didn't say much, but gave some encouragement: "Ahem...writing papers is a good thing, young people should do more."

Jiang Ting nodded, able to hear the distrust in Comrade Lao Fang's words.

But it doesn't matter, she will urge Cheng Kaiyan to finish writing.

"I'm leaving now, you go eat."

"Ah."

The two said goodbye, and Jiang Ting looked at Director Fang's back and shook her head.

To be honest, she had no idea about Cheng Kaiyan. Being able to write and writing well are two different things.

"Don't let me down."

Jiang Ting breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and walked into the journal reading room.

This reading room is about 70 to 80 square meters, neither too big nor too small.

The location is deep in the corridor on the third floor, just opposite Jiang Ting's office, which can be said to be quite convenient.

There are many bookshelves in the room, and there is a desk at the door, as well as a sofa for workers to sit down and read.

There are many books in the library, but most of them are quite old.

The journal reading area is different. It stores literary books, popular magazines, and common journals in the academic world that are specially ordered by the school. The latest issue is specially included, and there are even some authoritative academic magazines specially ordered from abroad.

After searching the reading room thoroughly, Jiang Ting finally found a magazine called "Children's Literature" from the United States, but it was published a few years ago.

"Finally found it."

Jiang Ting returned to the office, put the book on the table, and lay down to take a nap.

"Click~"

The office door opened, and Cheng Kaiyan and Liu Xiaoli walked in carrying lunch boxes.

"Aunt, get up and eat. I made braised lion's head today!"

The three of them sat down to eat. Today's meal was delicious.

"Delicious, chef-level quality!" Cheng Kaiyan praised.

"That's good. It was a mistake that the food was too salty that day."

Liu Xiaoli smiled and then explained seriously.

After cooking today, she tasted the food on purpose.

After finishing their meal and washing up in the bathroom, the three of them sat and chatted.

"You have finally finished writing your thesis. During this period, apart from attending classes, you haven't even left your office." Cheng Kaiyan said.

"You are not in good health, why are you working so hard?"

Liu Xiaoli stood behind Jiang Ting, pressed her shoulders and spoke with concern.

"I get too absorbed in the work when I'm busy," said Jiang Ting.

"But you can't neglect sleep and food. If Kaiyan wasn't by your side, I guess you wouldn't even go for lunch." Liu Xiaoli said angrily.

"Uh-huh."

Listening to the chatter of the two young men in front of her, Jiang Ting's mouth curled up slightly. It was so lively around her these days that she felt a little dazed.

It’s a pity that my niece will go back to Jiangcheng in two days, and then only Cheng Kaiyan and I will be left.

"Kaiyan, take a look at these reference materials, especially the American journal Children's Literature. Take a closer look. It might help you with your thesis proposal."

Jiang Ting pointed at the pile of books on the table and said to Cheng Kaiyan.

Cheng Kaiyan looked up and saw several guide books on essay writing and an English book, which was the Chinese title of the top American children's literature journal "Journal of Children's Literature" mentioned that day.

"Okay, I'll take a closer look, but you may not know that I've already started the project. I'm currently reading related classic children's literature as data analysis."

Cheng Kaiyan nodded and then said.

"Have you started the project? Where's the proposal report? Let me take a look for you."

Jiang Ting raised her eyebrows, stretched out her fair and clean hand and asked Cheng Kaiyan for the proposal report.

"Uh...no."

Cheng Kaiyan shook her head awkwardly.

"No, you said you were proposing a thesis. I think you only have a few arguments at most!"

Jiang Ting rolled her eyes at him and said speechlessly.

"Great!"

Cheng Kaiyan gave him a thumbs up, just wanting to say that you are really good at judging people.

He really only has a few arguments.

"Why don't you tell me?"

Jiang Ting picked up the cup and took a sip of hot tea to warm her uncomfortable stomach.

After studying in Germany for several years, she often suffered from acclimatization and the local food. After returning, she had irregular diet due to work and her stomach was not in good condition.

“Three major themes in children’s literature!”

Cheng Kaiyan opened his briefcase, flipped open the notebook and handed it over.

What are the three main themes of children's literature?

Is this his central theme?

After hearing this topic, Jiang Ting thought for a moment and wondered if the title was a bit too broad.
Because she needed to see something, Jiang Ting sat up straight and told Liu Xiaoli to take the glasses on the table and put them on. She commented seriously and earnestly:
"This topic is a bit broad and difficult to write. For your first paper, I suggest you find a point of view and elaborate on it in detail. If you were my graduate student, I would immediately reject your direction!"

Liu Xiaoli was a little worried when she heard this. She whispered to Jiang Ting, "Aunt, don't be so strict. This is the first time Kaiyan has written this..."

Jiang Ting glared at her. "You are such a jerk! You... you haven't even gotten married yet! And you're still protecting her like this? You have no future!"

Liu Xiaoli blushed, pursed her lips and said nothing.

Cheng Kaiyan burst out laughing, stood up and pulled her to sit on his lap, "Don't worry."

"Is my aunt still here?"

In front of her aunt, the girl was a little shy

However, Jiang Ting was looking at her notes now and didn't notice them. She was just looking at the big, clear words "three major themes of children's literature" written on her notebook.

She silently recited word by word:
“The theme of love reflects the way adults look at children, a look filled with love.

It can be divided into two forms: "motherly love type" and "fatherly love type".

"Maternal love" works are usually characterized by gentle and delicate emotions.

And works of "father love" may pay more attention to rationality and educational significance..."

The more she looked down, the tighter Jiang Ting's brows furrowed.

Although she doesn't know much about children's literature, she has read quite a few related books.

The motif of love, the motif of naughty children, the motif of nature.

The traditional division of children's literature is usually based on content, age group, genre, literary value and other criteria.

These three arguments were clearly another way of dividing existing children's literature, but she had never seen such a division before.

“This is a completely new way of classification, a completely new angle to examine and appreciate children’s literature…”

Although Jiang Ting only saw three core arguments, she still dared to be sure that these arguments had certain value.

"Not bad!"

Jiang Ting's brows relaxed and she praised with a higher voice.

After closing the notebook, she looked up and her eyebrows suddenly raised.

I saw my niece sitting on Cheng Kaiyan's lap with a very bold posture.

"What are you doing?"

Jiang Ting looked at the two of them dimly and said expressionlessly.

"Sister Xiaoli is tired, how about sitting down and taking a rest? Are these three topics okay?"

Cheng Kaiyan didn't take it seriously, but asked shamelessly.

"Huh... not bad."

Jiang Ting said lightly and threw the notebook over.

"not bad?"

“Its true value will only be realized when you finish writing this paper.

As for now? You should work harder. "

Jiang Ting stood up, pulled Liu Xiaoli up, and snorted coldly.

snort!
A guy who shines brightly with a little sunshine...

However, these three arguments are indeed outstanding.

After finishing this paper, I'm afraid Director Fang's jaw will drop!
Jiang Ting thought with some pleasure in her heart, who asked this old comrade not to believe it?
So in the next few days, Cheng Kaiyan attended classes when she had them, and read when she didn't.

In a blink of an eye, it is May 10th, and tomorrow is the day when Jiangcheng Song and Dance Theater will leave Jiangcheng.

On this last day, Cheng Kaiyan put down the things at hand and asked Liu Xiaoli to go out.

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(End of this chapter)