Chapter 600
: Projecting Mobile Phone Content
Jiang Yang stared at his phone screen.
His finger hovered over the input box, not moving, and he didn't rush to reply.
He knew his sister's personality all too well.
They seem carefree, but it's all an act; they actually have a lot of clever ideas.
Especially after he became the top scorer in Wudu City, he often boasted about his status at school. His mother had even told him about it, making it seem as if she was the one who had taken the exam.
Jiang Yueyue sent me a short video she had just filmed.
It was taken from my living room.
The old man sat awkwardly on the edge of the sofa, clutching his teacup without drinking. He extended his hand to the two teachers who had just arrived home: "Welcome, welcome, Teacher Zhang, Teacher Li. Thank you for making this trip."
A man wearing glasses, with a gentle and refined demeanor.
The other one was tall and had a hearty smile.
You could see that the old man's hands were a little nervous and trembling slightly.
Teacher Zhang and Teacher Li responded politely and sat down on the sofa.
Jiang's mother quickly poured tea and offered fruit to the two of them, saying repeatedly, "Our family's conditions are not very good, please don't mind, teachers. If there is anything we haven't done well in our hospitality, please forgive us."
"Mrs. Jiang is too kind."
Teacher Zhang pushed up his glasses and said with a smile, "Jiang Yang is the top science student in Wudu City this year. His total score ranks among the top in the country. Our Computer Science Department at Tsinghua University is one of the best in the country, with an academician team and first-class research resources. Jiang Yang is so outstanding. Coming to Tsinghua University will definitely allow him to make great strides. Moreover, we can provide Jiang Yang with a full scholarship and opportunities to participate in independent research projects. He can enter a key laboratory and work on projects with a mentor as soon as he enrolls."
Since the conversation had gotten going, Teacher Li, not wanting to be outdone, chimed in:
"Teacher Zhang is right. Jiang Yang is indeed a rare talent, but Peking University is more suitable for him. Peking University's education will allow him to be exposed to more diverse knowledge, including literature, history, philosophy, mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Moreover, we promise Jiang Yang that as long as he comes, we will assign him a dedicated academic mentor and recommend him to participate in international exchange programs so that he can exchange and learn with top students from all over the world. In addition, Peking University has a strong humanities atmosphere, which can help him develop in all aspects and become a true all-round talent."
My mom's eyes lit up when she heard that.
I don't understand any of it, not even the terms "education" or "scientific research".
All I know is that his good-for-nothing son has really made something of himself now, and is being sought after by the admissions offices of Tsinghua and Peking Universities.
Just by looking at the bright look in my mom's eyes in the video, I know what she's thinking.
The success templates in the environment in which our parents grew up were extremely simplistic.
In an era of relative scarcity of material goods and job opportunities, getting into a good university was almost the only shortcut for ordinary people to change their fate.
Tsinghua and Peking University are not simply two schools, but the best universities in the country, synonymous with top-tier qualifications recognized by the state.
Once you get in, it means you'll have a decent job and a stable life after graduation, instead of having to struggle for a living like ordinary people.
In the eyes of the older generation, being a celebrity is more like having a short career.
Behind the glamour lies uncertainty.
Whether you become famous depends on luck, how long you stay famous is uncertain, and what will you do when you get old?
Compared to the intangible excitement, one would definitely prefer the tangible sense of security.
A degree from Tsinghua or Peking University is a solid foundation that you can rely on for a lifetime, while the aura of a celebrity can vanish in an instant.
My mother almost dropped the fruit platter in her hands: "Teachers, we don't understand what you're saying. It's all the language of educated people. Our Yangyang has been sensible since he was little. We've never had to worry about his studies. As for volunteering, we parents don't understand either. We just leave it to his own decision."
The old man nodded in agreement. He took a sip of tea cautiously and said, "Yes, our child is growing up and has his own ideas. We just hope he can choose a major he likes and be happy in the future. We, as parents, are truly grateful that the two teachers value him so much."
"Mr. and Mrs. Jiang are too modest," Teacher Zhang said with a smile. "Jiang Yang's excellent grades are inseparable from your guidance. We sincerely hope to retain talent like Jiang Yang. Tsinghua's computer science department is a perfect fit for him. With his scores here, he can choose any major he wants, and his future employment prospects are also excellent. Major internet companies and research institutes are all vying for him."
Teacher Li added, "Our employment prospects at Peking University are also quite good. Our graduates are highly sought after, whether they pursue postgraduate studies, study abroad, or go directly into employment. Moreover, Peking University has abundant alumni resources, so whatever Jiang Yang wants to do in the future, he will receive support from alumni."
The video ends here.
Immediately afterwards, Jiang Yueyue sent another photo.
It's a selfie of Jiang Yueyue.
The camera pans upwards, revealing her deliberately furrowed brows and pouting lips.
Five red marks were clearly visible on his left cheek.
The background is her room covered with non-mainstream stickers, with a dark tone and pink heart borders, giving off an atmosphere of "the whole world doesn't understand my sadness".
Jiang Yang squinted at the sight.
Jiang Yueyue sent a message: "Brother, look, it was Mom who called. Sincerity can't be reciprocated. Even my family doesn't understand my romance."
To be honest, Jiang Yang was really heartbroken that his sister had been beaten up.
But seeing this sentence, he couldn't help but feel that his sister was being obnoxious, so he typed back: ["Did you say something to the admissions officers at Tsinghua and Peking Universities?"]
Jiang Yueyue replied instantly: [“I didn’t say anything, I just showed them your photos from your first and second years of high school.”]
"Which photos?"
Jiang Yang's heart skipped a beat, and he had a bad feeling.
At the control room, Li Wei noticed Jiang Yang's movements.
He picked up the walkie-talkie and whispered, "Brother Han, keep an eye on Jiang Yang. He's been playing on his phone for a while now. We can't capture what's on his phone, but he's probably chatting. Let's create some entertainment value with this opportunity; the ratings will be guaranteed!"
at this time.
Wang Han was standing in the director's seat.
This is a summary of the workplace-related proposal I just mentioned, to elevate its value.
Hearing Li Wei's words through the earpiece, he glanced at Jiang Yang.
I noticed that Jiang Yang was indeed playing on his phone.
Wang Han quickly stopped talking and continued along with Li Wei's line of thought: "We just talked so much about proposals on avoiding pitfalls in workplace communication. The core of it is sincerity and a sense of boundaries. Just like a high-level special agent, you have to be professional and follow the rules. Speaking of rules..."
He paused.
His gaze fell upon Jiang Yang.
His tone was teasing yet subtly suggestive: "Before the show was filmed, we were repeatedly warned that all agents' phones had to be handed in or silenced. No one was allowed to bring their own phones to play with. What was the punishment for violating the rules again?"
Liu Wei immediately chimed in: "Screen mirror to publicly display the phone's contents!"
Wang Han smiled and nodded, looking at Jiang Yang: "That's right, it's screen mirroring."
"Chief, please stop!" Jiang Yang reacted. (End of Chapter)