After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 278 From Examinee to Examiner

That afternoon.

Zhou Haoran was summoned to the school by Dean Cheng.

"Dean Cheng, you wanted to see me?"

Zhou Haoran thought it was about the final exams, but given his current situation, there was no way he could take the exams.

"Oh, Haoran!"

Dean Cheng Dechang took off his reading glasses and stood up with a smile.

Zhou Haoran quickly said, "Dean, just tell me what's on your mind! In front of you, I'm just like your student."

"I don't have a student like you." Dean Cheng was genuinely embarrassed to take credit, so he picked up a magazine from his desk and handed it to him. "Take a look!"

"Ok?"

Zhou Haoran took it and looked at it.

An all-English academic journal, the Journal of Object-Oriented Programming.

It is known in the industry as "JOOP".

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "Was it mailed?"

Dean Cheng said, "Yes, they just arrived. There are a few other magazines, but Xiao Tan just took them. If you want to read them, you can go to him to get them. Young people like you should read more top-notch academic journals from abroad."

“Okay.” Zhou Haoran nodded. “I’ll go get it in a bit.”

This illustrates the importance of learning English well.

The more specialized a person is, the more proficient they must be in English!
Because world-class top-tier journals are all in English. Journals like *JOOP* contain papers that very few people are qualified to translate. To understand the latest technological advancements and academic trends, one must read English-language papers.

Top universities like Fudan University subscribe to all sorts of top international journals.

They will be mailed to China regularly.

For the study and research of some people.

In other words, anyone whose English isn't good enough can at most be considered a "national-level" expert.

Just like Dean Cheng.

Although he is an academician, his English is very poor and he is not capable of reading documents of this level.

This effectively severed his communication with the world's top academic circles.

His skill level couldn't possibly be very high.

Therefore, it is necessary to determine whether Zhou Haoran is a talented individual.

That's enough.

His ability to write an English paper published in *JOOP* proves that he has the qualifications and ability to communicate with the world's top academic circles. Such qualifications are extremely rare, even across all industries in China.

For example, Director Dou's close attention and high regard for Zhou Haoran.

It's not because he's technically skilled.

It's because he's qualified to represent China in international IT academic discussions. The limitations on communication aren't just limited by technology, but also by language and recognition from the global academic community.

This is the more important meaning.

Participating in international exchanges reflects a nation's image and its status.

This goes beyond the scope of technology.

Dean Cheng liked the young man more and more as he looked at him, and said with a smile, "Xiao Tan said you've written several more papers?"

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "Yes, I've already handed over three articles to him, and I'm currently writing a few new ones."

"Are you mass-producing this?"

Dean Cheng found it unbelievable.

Zhou Haoran joked, "What's that old saying again? 'Thoughts flow like a spring,' that's probably what it means."

"Would you like to give a lecture?"

Dean Cheng made a bold suggestion.

"what?"

Zhou Haoran was slightly stunned.

Dean Cheng said, "You can give a national lecture on the Java language, based on your two papers, and you can also expand on that further. I will invite computer experts from all over the country to come on behalf of Fudan University."

"No need..." Zhou Haoran felt that this was too difficult. "Just because I can write papers doesn't mean I can explain them clearly. I'd rather compile some textbooks to teach and educate people."

"These are minor matters," Dean Cheng waved his hand dismissively. "The spot on the textbook editorial board will definitely be yours. I've already contacted several experts from Haigang Foreign School to have them evaluate the nature of your two papers and prepare a report for the school. Then you can be admitted to the editorial board without any further evaluation. No one is qualified to evaluate you."

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "That's great!"

Dean Cheng gave him a deep look. "You probably didn't understand what I meant."

"how?"

Zhou Haoran really didn't understand the intricacies of this matter.

Dean Cheng said, "I'm applying for the textbook editorial board of the university, not the editorial board of the college."

Zhou Haoran asked, "Is there a difference?"

Dean Cheng said, "For example, I am an expert on the textbook editorial board of Fudan University, which means that I am a member of the editorial board for all computer-related textbooks published by Fudan University, and I provide guidance for them."

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "Of course, you're an academician, there are only a dozen or so in the whole school."

Dean Cheng continued, "You previously participated in the college's editorial board assessment. Even if you passed the assessment, it only covered the book 'Java Programming Guide.' If you want to participate in the writing of other textbooks, you will need to take the assessment again."

"Huh?" Zhou Haoran exclaimed in surprise, "So, does that mean I'll be qualified to participate in the writing of many computer textbooks in the future?"

Dean Cheng chuckled, "The editorial board's responsibility isn't just writing. It's like running a company; the editorial board is the board of directors, and the authors are the CEOs. The editorial board has to systematically design numerous textbooks, and then the authors write each book. For example, discrete mathematics isn't taught until the second year of university, so programming textbooks also only introduce algorithms related to discrete mathematics in the second year." Zhou Haoran laughed, "It's about architecture, which I'm good at."

"There's one more thing." Dean Cheng gave him a deep look. "The members of the college's editorial board are selected by the university's editorial board."

Zhou Haoran was immediately exasperated. "Dean, just tell me what I need to do. This kind of bloated system design makes me feel like I've swallowed a fly."

Dean Cheng said, "Come to the school on January 7th; there's an exam."

"Final exams?" Zhou Haoran asked reluctantly. "Can't I skip them?"

"Final exams?" Dean Cheng was both amused and annoyed. "You've already published a paper in JOOP, what's the point of exams?"

Zhou Haoran said, puzzled, "Didn't you say you were going to take an exam?"

Dean Cheng said, "You are the chief examiner."

"what?"

"The editorial board for the textbook 'Java Programming Guide' is currently one member short... the one you participated in last time, we need to fill that spot. Once you join the school's editorial board, you will be responsible for assessments."

"I?"

Zhou Haoran finally understood.

Last time, as an applicant, he failed the assessment and did not pass.

Next time, he will be the chief examiner, evaluating others.

Isn’t this a big change?

Is this the power of the top international academic circles?

……

Yi Changping's mind is now entirely focused on his new business.

There is still a two- or three-month preparation period.

The main focus is on personnel preparation.

He needs to gather a group of trustworthy and reliable people to form his initial team for the entertainment channel.

Red Star TV gave certain preferential treatment to the establishment of the new channel.

As long as both parties agree, the job transfer can be completed.

For example, if Yi Changping takes a liking to Zhou Haoran and wants to transfer him to the entertainment channel, and Zhou Haoran agrees to go to the entertainment channel, then the transfer is basically done, and the original channel will need to find its own way to compensate for the loss of talent.

In other words, the new channel can poach talent from within Red Star TV at will!
As long as you can dig it up!

Yi Changping definitely can't mobilize Zhou Haoran.

However, Tian Kai, the leader of the second group, has been one of his trusted subordinates for many years.

That afternoon, Yi Changping specifically called him to his office for a talk, and also mentioned the upcoming establishment of an entertainment channel.

Tian Kai, being of a lower social standing, was only now realizing that Deputy Director Yi was actually going to be promoted to Director. He repeatedly offered his congratulations and loyally declared, "Director, wherever you go, I'll go!"

Yi Changping nodded and smiled, "That's what I was thinking too. I plan to bring someone with me when I go to the entertainment channel this time. That person is you."

"Thank you! Thank you... Hmm?" Before Tian Kai could even feel happy, he sensed something was off. "Just me?"

Yi Changping said, "That's the principle."

That's a skillful way of speaking.

"Agree in principle" means disagree; "Support in principle" means not support; "That's how it is in principle" means it's not like that.

According to the terms of the deal with Zhou Haoran, Chang Lesheng and Qiao Nuo will also work in the entertainment channel.

Tian Kai, naturally unaware of the difference, asked in surprise, "Where's Zhong Jiantong?"

Yi Changping said coldly, "He doesn't count."

"Uh……"

Tian Kai opened his eyes wide and sensed the distance and indifference from Deputy Director Neng Yi.

Yi Changping glanced at him. "You're willing to let him go? I said I can only bring one person. If he goes, there won't be a place for you. Do you want to stay, or come with me to the entertainment channel?"

Only a fool would stay. Tian Kai declared without hesitation, "Director, I will always follow you!"

Yi Changping said, "I'm afraid Zhong Jiantong might have some ideas."

Tian Kai snorted coldly: "Old Zhong has gone too far in the past few years. His style is too domineering. It's really not easy to work with him. Many colleagues dare not speak out against him."

Yi Changping laughed and said, "Alright, the sales department will have a meeting tomorrow to announce the candidates for the annual sales champion and deputy director. You should also stand up and make your statement then!"

"Deputy Director..." Tian Kai's heart skipped a beat. "He wouldn't promote him to deputy director, would he?"

Yi Changping said calmly, "You'll find out tomorrow. We'll follow the company's rules. However, I've heard that Chang Lesheng from Group Three is quite popular, so he might get promoted despite not meeting the usual requirements."

Tian Kai's heart skipped a beat, and he gasped for breath. "I understand."

"I will be in charge of tomorrow's meeting. I'm just worried that Zhong Jiantong might do something rash. You should try your best to persuade him then."

To stabilize the situation, Yi Changping needed to communicate in advance.

They have inside help and outside support.

There are only two groups in the sales department.

They reached an agreement with Zhou Haoran and then persuaded Tian Kai.

With this consensus reached, even if Zhong Jiantong loses his composure tomorrow, it will be his personal problem and will not lead to collective instability.

Since Zhou Haoran is a better partner, Zhong Jiantong can give him up without hesitation.

(End of this chapter)