I was reborn without dreams

Chapter 162: The model is democratic, the methods are free.

"Another day of whipping 'USlonglive', I got 249 kills on that noob today."

"Why only 249? Because I think it's even worse than 250."

"What do you mean Professor Mi from Beijing Second Normal School is going to sue me?"

"It's all a misunderstanding~~ Dude, I'm just criticizing 'USlonglive' every day, what does that have to do with Professor Michalt?"

“I personally have great respect for Professor Mi. Although I have never met him, do not know him, and have never read his works, I believe that I personally have great respect for Professor Mi.”

Zhang's ramblings on his personal blog prompted netizens, who love to stir up trouble, to immediately educate him about what Professor Mi is.

Professor Mi, male, 48 years old, real name Mi Weixin, nicknamed "Xiaoxin", "Chunzi", "Xiaoshizi", and known as "Master Miejue", is a leading figure in the cultural world. He was a visiting scholar at the Graduate School of Economics at Nagoya University and also spent a year at the State University of Texas, researching modern literature...

These netizens may not have any other skills, but they're better at digging up people's secrets than Coach Zhang's professional team.

Anyway, Zhang Da'an had no way of knowing that Mi Weixin's nicknames were "Chunzi" and "Little Persimmon." Either there were bad people among the masses, or there were scoundrels among Professor Mi's childhood friends.

so bad!
It deserves criticism.

Zhang Da'an was firmly opposed to mobilizing the masses; how could they do that?

Too much~
Mi Weixin's firepower far surpasses that of Li Jiqi. His protégés are spread across multiple media outlets and government departments. While suing Zhang Da'an for damaging his personal reputation, he also launched an attack on hundreds of portal website contributors and traditional media columnists.

Moreover, they seized upon Zhang Da'an's "weakness"—his lack of human compassion and despicable nature made him a quintessential example of the dark side of humanity.

In an article, Qin Xiaohui, a columnist for Beijing Finance, wrote: Several memorial events have been held in Virginia recently for the victims of the shooting. Surprisingly, the shooter was included alongside the victims in the memorial. What does this leniency towards the perpetrator signify? From an American perspective, the shooter was withdrawn and had a distorted personality, yet he received no care or treatment, and society bears responsibility…

The opening scene was so pungent that it made Zhang Da'an feel physically uncomfortable, but out of a masochistic streak, he still forced himself to finish reading the article about Yin Yang.

"...The development of a truly civilized society will inevitably see the continuous emergence of the brilliance of humanity; it will inevitably let go of hatred and embrace love and peace; it will inevitably continuously improve and evolve itself..."

"...Society is not a cold machine; it inherently contains meticulous humanistic care. I think this is why the United States has become the most powerful country, the best country, and even the ultimate form of civilization in contemporary society. It is because its society is filled with details that we cannot imagine in our own world. It is a kind of unspoken sense of entitlement, a civic consciousness, and even an embrace of the inherent rights of human beings..."

"...Only in an ugly society can scoundrels emerge who display utter despicable and shameless behavior. They not only disregard the brilliance of democracy but also regard human freedom as an enemy. Because they know that only in this way can they extract a continuous stream of profits from the ignorant masses..."

"Recently, I heard that Mr. Zhang An, a well-known figure on the Internet, made a mocking comment on a school shooting on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. I couldn't help but feel scared. What could have happened to a contemporary young man like Mr. Zhang An, whose intelligence is enough to be the top scorer in the college entrance examination, that would make him hate a country that has nothing to do with him, and the great people of that great country so much?"

"I think this isn't just Mr. Zhang An's problem. It must be a problem with the education system in this country at some stage, and a very big one at that. Some kind of system operating within it may already be like a malignant tumor, damaging our body..."

After reading this short essay, Zhang Da'an felt much clearer-headed, as comfortable as if he had just had a bowel movement.

It was quite nauseating at first, but you get used to it once you get into it.

I even found it quite exciting.

Perfectly embodying the "eight-legged essay on democracy and freedom," it boils down to this: How can this country be so bad? The people are suffering losses; the system is questionable; I'm lost in thought...

Isn't this pacing better than "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils"?

However, the version still needs to evolve. In another ten years or so, we can add an air-cooling shiver.

Just as Coach Zhang was preparing to test his skills against financial columnist Qin Xiaohui, a swarm of trolls started crawling around his personal blog and frantically tagging him.

"Gou An, hurry up and come up with a couplet to defeat it!"

"Hey, Dog Ann, that's not right of you. The United States of America is the hope of mankind. How can you celebrate like this in front of the hope of mankind? And what about your previous attack on the collapse of the World Trade Center Twin Towers? That's a crime against humanity. It needs to be thoroughly investigated and severely punished!"

"An Gou, straighten up! Aren't you good at spouting nonsense? Give us another one!"

"When exactly is the Angou Cup coming to Shenzhou?! Wasn't it supposed to be in March? I went to Dijin and saw Yanzhao University of Technology setting up the competition venue. Could it be that it's already started in Dijin, but ours in Shenzhou hasn't even started yet? Our StarCraft experts from Shenzhou Medical College are going there for the prize money!"

"Hasn't the Angou Cup regional qualifiers already started? There was a match in Shancheng yesterday. I saw the match videos on the official website, here's the link..."

"Holy crap, that guy from Chongqing University, Shi something-or-other, his hand speed is insane, at least 400 APM. This guy's Zergling massing speed seems to be faster than other people's massing speed!"

"Stop with the ridiculous discussion about the bombing! Holy crap, we have an insane Iori Yagami here! He's one-shotted everyone in three consecutive matches, fifteen rounds straight, depleting their health bars with combos! It's ridiculously strong. It's like he's using cheat codes! Super strong!!!!!!!!!"

When Coach Zhang saw that these "lousy gamers" were trying to steal the spotlight, he immediately told them to crawl away.

Men must fight!
I have absolutely no interest in games like StarCraft, Counter-Strike, or The King of Fighters '94.

Because this time, financial columnist Qin Xiaohui was accompanied by Wang Yeming, a writer specializing in lifestyle and emotional issues and a scholar of social commentary. He also launched a guerrilla campaign targeting Zhang Da'an's "flaws" on his personal blog and magazine columns.

If Qin Xiaohui was to fight a decisive battle on the front lines, then Wang Yeming certainly did a very good job.

With a soul-stirring title, he portrayed Zhang Da'an as if he were a demon, even though Zhang Da'an was already one last year, but this year it was even more blatant.

Love is eternal.

"What does forgiveness for the killer mean?" A family member of a victim in Virginia told reporters in a telephone interview, "We believe that the killer was also a victim because he had a mental illness. Unfortunately, he did not receive timely care and treatment from society and his family, which led to the tragedy. So in the memorial activities, we also treat him as a 'person'."

"Human, what a simple and unassuming word. I can't help but ask, as a 'human being,' what kind of environment should I be in? Is it just money or cold, hard data? Surrounding a 'human being' are meaningless historical hatreds or an empty, ineffective, and corrupt system?"

"I do not know."

"In the country I live in now, hatred is like a bone-deep sore, never dissipating, forever lingering. I've even become accustomed to it, and I'll angrily hate the murderer who's already dead! Yes, the murderer who's already dead. The murderer who's already dead..."

“I was shocked when I saw the local interviews. I was horrified by my own ignorance and despicable behavior. I could hardly believe my eyes. When journalists from a free country interviewed the victims' families and asked, ‘Do you still hate the murderer?’ the families answered, ‘He’s dead, what is there to hate?’... I was utterly ashamed!”

“I was deeply moved when the pastor suggested praying for all the dead. Because in the eyes of Americans, the killer was withdrawn and had a twisted personality, yet he was not cared for or treated. The community bears responsibility, and the killer's family is also a victim.”

"I also noticed that since the shooting, the American media has reported on it extensively from multiple angles, but there is almost no information about the perpetrator's parents (except for reports that the perpetrator's parents attempted suicide)."

"What is this? This is a demonstration of self-discipline in the American press! If, at this time, you were to interview the family of the murderer who is deeply remorseful, it would be considered 'out of line'."

"The reason why mainstream American society can be tolerant of the perpetrator is that rational people understand that tragedies like this could happen in any country."

"However, in some countries, the dead are just meaningless numbers; but in the United States, it means upholding the brilliance of humanity."

"I believe that any person with a conscience would be moved by America's humanistic concern; only when a person's humanity is completely extinguished will they become as cold and ruthless as an executioner."

"And I also believe that a person's final form is not determined by their own karma. The influence of the educational environment will inevitably change too many hearts that should be beautiful and kind."

"This is not that person's fault. Just as Americans are lenient towards murderers, we should also show the utmost care for those who are suffering from distorted environments."

"What we should reject is the corrupt system, the cannibalistic modern 'etiquette'."

"We will eventually embrace the light, because we were born as 'human beings'!"

That's outrageous, buddy!
Coach Zhang felt incredibly relieved when he read this article.

It would be a waste if someone with such talent didn't become a lecturer or coach at "Zhang An Education"!
You only earn about $20,000 to $30,000 a year by selling your national dignity, which works out to about $200,000 a year. It's not worth it.

Zhang Da'an cherishes talent. Someone like Wang Yeming, a very authentic "public intellectual," would have been paraded through the streets and given a high hat in the past, but now it's a bit of a waste. He's perfect for recruiting him to do marketing.

Even if they were to engage in "pyramid schemes" in Lingxi Province, they would be top-tier talents, a level above the Goebbels-style tactics of "audience applause."

So Zhang Da'an sent someone to contact Wang Yeming to see if he would be willing to open an account on "Jinbang Blog" and write a customized marketing article specifically for "Zhang An Education".

When Wang Yeming heard that he would receive 300,000 yuan a year and sign a two-year contract, he was immediately tempted.

However, he had one request: he wanted the transaction to be settled in US dollars.

This puts Zhang Da'an in a difficult position, as he plans to use his foreign exchange reserves to speculate on US stocks and gamble on the World Cup.

How can someone just casually take out tens of thousands of dollars to pay your salary?
Wang Yeming said the euro would be fine. The euro is definitely out of the question; my main battleground for this "World Cup" is in Europe!
Japanese yen or Japanese yen are also acceptable...

Wang Yeming wasn't picky; he gritted his teeth and figured the Japanese yen would do.

Do you even know what the "Korea-Japan World Cup" means?!
Forget the Japanese yen, even the Korean won won won won't do!
Then Wang Yeming turned hostile and said, "What are you barking for if you're not going to give me foreign exchange?!"

Fuck you.

Originally, Zhang Da'an valued talent and wanted to recruit him for his own use, but now that he can't get him, he's definitely going to ruin him.

"Damn it, this is supposed to be American humanism and concern? Even the British think it's uncultured and backward, but here they are, talking about Shakespeare. I understand America, I understand humanism, I understand concern. But this combination of American humanism and concern almost burned out my Intel Pentium processor. I never imagined that these words could be combined like this."

"Last year, during the '911' earthquake, everyone pretended to be Americans, but what happened? Six months have passed, and the ruins are still just ruins, with bodies being pulled out periodically. Guess what? This humanitarian concern only cares about the dead, not the living. Do you know what happened to the firefighters who rushed into the Twin Towers collapse site?"

"Just a friendly reminder, they can't afford the hospital bills. Why don't you all pool your money and show some compassion for these surviving firefighters? Don't just throw together some origami cranes!"

"And that guy named Wang Yeming, he's spouting nonsense. If the Americans could let go of their hatred, would they have allowed Hiroshima and Nagasaki to reach record high temperatures of 6,000 degrees Celsius back then? The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, so why didn't you just let them bomb you? What kind of nonsense is this?"

"But even if you're absolutely right, then if American humanitarianism really exists, it proves that they never bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki with atomic bombs. The Japanese are definitely faking it and just bragging. Unless the Americans do it again, I don't believe it. Seeing is believing, hearing is deceiving."

"By the way, I think the name Wang Yeming doesn't sound good. Changing it to Wang Zhaoming would better reflect the spirit of a 'beacon of civilization.' After you're done, remember to let Qin Xiaohui know too. Her name lacks historical depth. Remove the 'Xiao' and call her Qin Hui."

Regarding the troll mentality...

Coach Zhang still has it all figured out.

in place!

This barrage of attacks naturally triggered the alarm again, and Coach Zhang was summoned for questioning once more.

However, the comrades who came to Shazhou City for this meeting had their reasons. What time is it? Don't they care about the time?

I'm going to Beijing for a major conference in March!
What is your identity?

You are a representative of entrepreneurs in the development of the education industry!
Do you still think you're a student?

Stop now, Mr. Zhang. You have close comrades and dear friends and family all over there!
"Give me some face, Mr. Zhang. The big meeting is about to start. As a representative of the business community, it's not appropriate for you to be arguing with people online every day."

"Can't people have hobbies? I don't gamble or visit prostitutes, so I don't even have the right to this little bit of entertainment?"

"Is online arguing a hobby?! Comrade Zhang An, you need to be mindful of your influence! Especially since you're about to go to Beijing to make a statement on the development of science and education, are you representing yourself? You're also representing the face of our Jiangkou Province! Moreover, when I came here, the people in Beijing told you to tone it down and not to always spout off so easily. It's really damaging to the image of a leading figure in the new era of new media platforms."

"Why isn't online arguing a hobby? It's not that different from composing poetry. Both are literary pursuits, just a bit dirtier. But it's like stinky tofu and tofu pudding. Tofu pudding can be topped with soy sauce, chili oil, and sugar, and stinky tofu can be fried, boiled, or cooked. It smells bad, but tastes delicious."

"..."

"Besides, I've also contributed to enlivening the internet culture and developing new media tools... I've made a significant contribution. Don't keep saying I influence this or that. I see that netizens generally have a positive attitude towards me. The masses have discerning eyes. A few experts and scholars have debated with me, but it was all cultural exchange, nothing serious. The clash of different opinions is also beneficial to consolidating the ideological front, which is a good thing."

"..."

Those who came to persuade Zhang Da'an admired his thick skin; he could criticize online and offline at the same time.

This craftsmanship is truly superb.

No wonder he's a "three-time champion," and there's even a "liberal arts champion" among them—he's got real talent.

Next time I bring my child here, I can just go straight to the school enrollment procedures.

However, Coach Zhang was still clear-headed. The title "Comrade Zhang An" meant that he was officially recognized by the organization, and he had to be given face.

Of course, all the sophistry offline is for personal gain.

For him to speak, there must be something beneficial. For example, in the field of science and education, these days we really need "leading figures" to show their attitude. Otherwise, with the resurgence of the "uselessness of studying" argument, many tasks will be difficult to advance, and the cost of explaining to those on the front lines is extremely high. But if a "leading figure" says a few words, the effect will be much better.

However, Zhang Da'an is different from others. If you ask him to speak, saying that he is his beloved relative or friend... you'll have to pay extra.

The identity of an entrepreneur may not be useful to others, but it is extremely useful to him.

After all, he is still the GOAT of the college entrance examination world, creating the new Dongwei Port Dynasty.

Similarly, to shut him up... you still have to pay more.

Even though we are already comrades, already dear friends and family.

Brothers, settle accounts.

Firstly, given the current imperfect legal system in the internet age, copyright disputes arising from online dissemination must be handled fairly and impartially. It is inappropriate to assume that anyone from "Zhongguancun" is automatically associated with "Pizza Hut."

Secondly, regarding the operation of various types of online content, the franchise licenses cannot be issued later than those issued by "Zhongguancun," and they cannot be made to wait in line, making those who start businesses in Jiangkou Province feel like second-class citizens.

Finally, regarding "Zhang Xiaobai Technology Co., Ltd."'s upcoming game similar to "Legend of Mir," "Shenturu," please refrain from using it as a background image in the news media during the review and approval process.

What if some young online gamer pulls off something amazing, and the game featured in the news is supposed to be the same, but they actually used screenshots from "Godslayer"? That would be a huge disaster.

None of the three requests were unreasonable, and the communication went smoothly. So Coach Zhang shook hands with each of the people who came to meet him, and said in a very friendly manner: "Oh, comrades, you have come all this way, how can I not show you hospitality? Let's have a meal before you leave."

"No, no, Mr. Zhang, we have to go to Luzhou soon. We have two more meetings to conduct."

"Then take care."

"..."

Are you just putting on an act?

The old trick of asking three times and refusing three times is something people have been doing for over a thousand years, but you're doing it without even pretending.

Zhang Da'an didn't give anyone a gift or anything, and he had his reasons. These comrades came to talk to him, but they didn't even bring a gift.
Don't bother with two boxes of "Top Scholar's Golden List" or other stimulating "sweet drinks"; you could have two bags of fruit instead, that's fine too.

Whether the fruit is sweet or not is not important; the sentiment is what matters most.

If the older comrades wouldn't give it, then of course he, a junior comrade, wouldn't give it either.

They just copy what others do.

Little did he know that after Professor Mi Weixin sued him, Qin Xiaohui and Wang Yeming also filed lawsuits against him.

There's no way around it. Qin Xiaohui removed the "Xiao" character, and Wang Yeming changed the "Ye" character. This isn't just a matter of being sarcastic or not; it's completely blown up their names.

Someone even photoshopped Qin Xiaohui, and the effect was quite explosive. Some netizens even unplugged their internet cables and ran away overnight.

As for Wang Yeming, he was even more unlucky. On the bottom of his personal blog page, which is called "Pig Farm," many netizens asked him, "Writer Wang, is your wife's surname Chen?"
His foul mouth was off the charts, and his "dog-like" personality was so overpowering that the administrators of the "pig farm" (a derogatory term for a group of people) took immediate action overnight, deleting and banning his account.

Wang Yeming was completely distraught, thinking back to how Zhang Da'an had tried to recruit him before.

As a result, just because he liked foreign exchange, he ended up in "unbearable pain".

He was puzzled. They were all top scorers in the college entrance examination, but the other top scorers, whether in the humanities or sciences, were all quite cultured and well-mannered.

Why is it that when it comes to Zhang Da'an, he always resorts to personal attacks and "low-level" smooth combos?

Why does this craft exude such a strong "free world" vibe?
Coach Zhang is now learning from advanced international experience for the second time. His approach to verbal attacks is very democratic, and his methods of attack are quite free.

As for his plans to go to Beijing in the spring to produce some formal, publishable articles, that was mainly due to his extremely autocratic approach to business.

(End of this chapter)