In the office of the president of Tianyun University.
Principal Xu Xiulin read the recommendation letter and resume over and over again. This was a recommendation letter for a young man to study at the Art College of Tianyun University. If it was a recommendation letter from an ordinary person, he would have rejected it directly. However, this was written by the president of the Kikyuying City Art Association, Mu Shizhu, and it was delivered personally today.
Mu Shizhu was an old artist who was very famous in Juying City and even the whole country. Not only was he proficient in music, but he also had a deep understanding of calligraphy and painting. He was also very experienced in seal carving and sculpture. Many famous figures in the art world were once Mu Shizhu's disciples. Moreover, he was now an honorary professor at Tianyun University. From time to time, he would go to the art college to give lectures on the latest research results of the art world to the students. He was deeply loved by the students.
At the same time, Mu Shizhu was Xu Xiulin's old friend for decades. He knew Mu Shizhu's character very well. He knew that although he was a humorous and kind person, he was also very strict. He would never easily evaluate people, especially young people. However, he now respected the young man who recommended him very much. He praised him very highly, saying that he was the most talented young man he had ever seen. He was proficient in the zither, and his performance of musical instruments such as the flute and the guzheng was also very exquisite. If he was nurtured by the Tianyun Art College, his achievements would definitely be limitless!
Originally, Xu Xiulin would have agreed no matter what if someone was recommended by Mu Shizhu. However, the things written on that person's resume made Xu Xiulin think twice.
The resume was very strange and simple. There were only 30 words in total. On it was a very neat fountain pen in regular script:
Name: Qin Xianyun
[Genre: Male]
[Age: 20]
Native Place: None
[Institution: None]
Personal Experience: None
This was probably the simplest resume that Xu Xiulin and Ren Tianyun had seen in decades. Although the surname Qin could be found among the hundred surnames, there were almost no people with the surname Qin in today's society. Mu Shizhu's letter of introduction said that the young man had no parents and had been wandering around the country since he was a child. He had learned how to play the zither and other musical instruments at a wandering high school. Xu Xiulin found it hard to believe that someone who had never attended any school would have such extraordinary talent. Moreover, he could not make a decision easily for a person whose origin and personal experience were unknown.
Xu Xiulin read through Mu Shizhu's letter of recommendation once more. Then, he narrowed his eyes and frowned as he leaned against the soft sofa. After a while, he opened his eyes and stood up. He walked to his desk and picked up the phone. After dialing a string of numbers, he said,"Xiao Rong, inform the important leaders of the school and the main person-in-charge of the art school to hold an emergency meeting in the conference room at 2:30 pm. Tell them that I have something important to discuss with everyone!”
As soon as he put down the phone, Xu Xiulin seemed to feel a lot more relaxed. His tightly furrowed brows also relaxed. He picked up a cup of hot tea on the table and sat on the sofa to drink tea alone. Soon, a satisfied smile appeared on his face…
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At 2:30 p. m., the oval conference table in the office building of Tianyun University was filled with important leaders of the school and key figures of the art school.
However, everyone who was going to come was present, but Principal Xu Xiulin, who had proposed to hold this emergency meeting, had not shown up. Everyone couldn't help but whisper to each other, guessing what important thing the principal was going to say!
After more than ten minutes, Xu Xiulin, who was in a suit and leather shoes and had a briefcase under his armpit, walked into the conference room with sweat all over his face. It turned out that he had just gone to Mu Shizhu's house and was so engrossed in chatting with her that he had forgotten the time. In the end, he had to rush back to the school in a twenty-minute express train and rush to the meeting room.
Xu Xiulin came to the empty seat reserved for him and said,"I'm sorry, I was delayed by something and made everyone wait!”As he spoke, he took out Mu Shizhu's recommendation letter and Qin Xianyun's resume from his bag and said,""Everyone, let's take a look first. We'll discuss it later!”
He handed the two pieces of paper in his hand to an old man who was over fifty years old but looked energetic before sitting down. He picked up the teacup in front of him, took a sip of tea, and took a few breaths.
Xu Xiulin looked at everyone's surprised expressions when they saw the recommendation letter and resume. He only smiled slightly. He knew that everyone would have such an expression when they met for the first time, because this expression had also appeared on his own face.
The two pieces of paper quickly circulated around and then returned to Xu Xiulin's hands.
Xu Xiulin smiled and looked around at everyone.""If anyone has any opinions, please feel free to voice them. It didn't matter whether he agreed or disagreed.”
At this time, the first old man beside Xu Xiulin who looked at the recommendation letter and resume said doubtfully,""This recommendation letter was written by Elder Mu. In the letter, Elder Mu gave this young man called Qin Xianyun a very high evaluation. He said that Qin Xianyun was the most talented young man he had ever met and also the most talented in music. He also said that he admired the realm he had reached in the art of the zither. However, we have never seen this young man before, and from this resume, we know nothing about this young man except his name, age, and gender. We don't even know what school he attended. Isn't it a little too childish to admit him to the art college just like that?”
When everyone heard his words, some of them nodded in agreement.
Xu Xiulin nodded and smiled.""Old Gu has already expressed his opinion. Does anyone have any other opinions?”
Old Gu's name was Gu Yueming. He was the Dean of the Academic Affairs Office of Tianyun University and a professor of philosophy in the school. He was an influential figure in the field of philosophy. He had a profound understanding of ancient philosophy in China. Not only was he serious in teaching, but he was also meticulous in handling academic affairs. He was well received by the students and teachers in the school. Even Principal Xu Xiulin admired him very much.
After a discussion, a middle-aged man in his forties said,""Professor Gu is right. Our Tianyun University has always been very strict with the admission of students, especially those from the School of Art. We should be more cautious about such a young man with no background! Moreover, the admission process had already ended, and classes had already started for a month. If they were to be admitted at the last minute, it would cause a lot of unnecessary trouble for the academic administration!”
Following that, a few other school leaders expressed their views on this matter, but they all echoed Professor Gu Yueming's opinion.
Xu Xiulin nodded, and his eyes suddenly turned to the fourth old man sitting on his right, who was about 60 years old and had a thin face. He looked unusually elegant and unrestrained. He smiled and said,"Old Pu, as the dean of our university's art college, what do you think of Elder Mu's recommendation letter?”
The person Xu Xiulin called " Old Pu " was called Pu Yanjun. His original name was Pu Yanqing. He changed his name to Pu Yanjun because he admired Hua Yanjun, a famous folk art master from hundreds of years ago. He was the vice-president of the Kikukabe City Arts Association and had a high reputation in the Kikukabe City music industry. What was worth mentioning was that he was also good at Taiji Fist, so although he was old, his body was unusually healthy. At this moment, he saw Xu Xiulin asking and smiled.""I believe in Elder Mu's judgment. With Elder Mu's identity and status, as well as his dedication and sincerity to art, he must have a remarkable ability to praise the young man named Qin Xianyun. Therefore, in my opinion, we should make a decision after meeting that young man. Moreover, this way, we can also take into account Elder Mu's face. We know that Elder Mu has never praised a 20-year-old so highly in the past few decades. Now that he has made an exception and recommended this young man to our art academy, it would be very difficult to explain to Elder Mu if he were to reject him based on the rules! "Moreover, by doing so, we won't bury the real talent. Since there are people who are suspected to be a thousand-li horse emerging, why can't we try to be a Bole?”
After Pu Yanjun finished speaking, everyone could not help but applaud.
"Well said, Old Pu!" Xu Xiulin said happily. Does anyone have any objections?"
"I think we can conduct a special assessment on that young man called Qin Xianyun. If he is really as what Elder Mu said, our university can make an exception to admit him. If he is not worthy of his name, Elder Mu won't have any opinion if we don't admit him. Besides, we can decide whether to admit him after the assessment, which will not arouse the dissatisfaction of the students who have passed the formal examination.”
The voice was crisp and pleasant. It was a young woman in her early twenties. The woman was wearing a white shirt and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. She was delicate and pretty, gentle and elegant. The smile on her face was like the breeze in early spring, dispelling everyone's annoyance and heat. This woman was Mei Yijun, only 21 years old. She was the youngest professor in Tianyun University. A year ago, she graduated with excellent results and stayed in the art college to teach guzheng. In less than a year, she obtained the qualification to be a professor. Due to her outstanding performance in the art school, she became the only professor who was not a leader but attended this leadership meeting.
Mei Yijun's words were almost agreed by all the school leaders present.
Xu Xiulin looked at Mei Yijun with appreciation and laughed.""I believe everyone agrees with Xiao Mei's opinion! Alright, it's settled then. Professor Gu Yueming, Professor Pu Yanjun, Professor Yu Da, and Professor Mei Yijun will form an assessment team to test Qin Xianyun. Any objections?”The Yu Da that Xu Xiulin was talking about was the most famous literature professor in Tianyun University.
Xu Xiulin glanced at everyone and saw that no one objected, so he smiled and said,"Then it's decided. The assessment will be set for tomorrow. The exact time will be decided after I discuss it with Elder Mu. Alright, let's call it a day. The meeting is over…"
After the meeting, Xu Xiulin called Mu Shizhu's house and told her about the meeting. He then said,""Old Mu! Inform that young man called Qin Xianyun to prepare for the assessment tomorrow! Then the assessment time will be set at 8:30 tomorrow morning. The location will be in the school's Heavenly Heart Hall. What do you think?”
After Mu Shizhu's confirmation, Xu Xiulin informed the members of the assessment team one by one…
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