sbdcsierra Chapter 101 Digging a Hole and Jumping In
Chapter 101 Digging a Hole and Jumping In
Chapter 102 Digging a Hole and Jumping In
A special meeting is being held.
Director Qin, who was chairing the meeting, didn't stand on ceremony and directly asked, "Principal Liu, I'd like to ask you a question about a proverb: 'If you don't look out for yourself, heaven and earth will punish you.' How do you understand this saying? Could you please explain it to everyone here?"
Upon hearing this question, Principal Liu was startled.
Today's special meeting was abrupt and without any prior warning. These members of the Tsinghua-Peking University team were suddenly summoned to this meeting.
Moreover, it was specifically emphasized that no one should be absent.
It was said that there was an extremely important matter that needed to be voted on at the meeting.
But what's with this? We were supposed to be having a meeting to vote on important issues, and now they've suddenly thrown out this nonsensical proverb, making me explain it to everyone in front of everyone?
"Director Qin, could you give me another hint? Is this topic related to today's meeting agenda?"
The rest of the people in the meeting room also kept their eyes fixed on Director Qin.
Clearly, they are all shrewd people who, out of the blue, throw out a proverb or allusion at such a special meeting and ask for an explanation.
So, if there's nothing else going on behind this, they could all go dig their own graves and bury themselves.
"It is relevant, and significantly so."
Director Qin didn't mince words, giving a clear response on the spot, and continued, "Therefore, I would like to ask Principal Liu to explain this to everyone!"
Seeing that Director Qin's words were resolute.
Liu Xiao pondered for a moment, then shook his head and chuckled. "If I remember correctly, the earliest source of this proverb is the 'Ten Virtuous Deeds Sutra'. The sutra states, 'It is only natural for people to act for themselves; if people do not act for themselves, they will be punished by heaven and earth.' The core of the proverb revolves around cultivating good deeds and rectifying oneself, emphasizing the accumulation of good causes and the avoidance of bad consequences through spiritual practice."
The original meaning of the words was positive and uplifting, but due to the many misunderstandings and misinterpretations that have been passed down among the people over the centuries, the most obvious literal meaning has gradually become a common saying.
As a result, this catchphrase is especially popular among sophisticated and self-interested individuals in society.
Director Qin suddenly brought up this topic at today's meeting; I wonder what he was trying to express?
Instead of answering, Director Qin asked, "Is it really true that after thousands of years of misinterpretation and distortion, such a wise saying advising people to improve themselves has ultimately become the mantra of sophisticated self-interested individuals?"
Principal Liu frowned. "The specific timeline is naturally impossible for anyone to figure out. It just so happens to be the best portrayal of sophisticated egoists. There are far more cases of similar classical Chinese stories that have been passed down to this day and have had their meanings distorted and erroneous. If we were to list them all, sigh!"
Principal Liu looked heartbroken, "Especially in those years, a lot of precious collections were destroyed. Thinking about it now still breaks my heart!"
Director Qin sneered inwardly, glancing at the other attendees and noticing that everyone's expression and reaction were remarkably consistent.
In particular, when Principal Liu mentioned that many precious collections had been destroyed in the past.
Well, each of them had an expression as if their father and mother were about to die.
Tsk tsk tsk —
He thought to himself, "Well, I've found you a good place to go."
"I have another question for Principal Liu: how should we correctly interpret the dramatic character Chen Shimei?"
Principal Liu frowned. "Chen Shimei? This theatrical character, is he also related to the topic of our meeting today?"
Director Qin nodded. "This is a popular topic among Tsinghua and Peking University students. What do you think, Principal Liu? Perhaps we could trouble you to comment on Chen Shimei (a notorious figure in Chinese folklore known for abandoning his wife)?"
Liu Xiao realized something was amiss.
"Director Qin, I believe any Chinese person with a conscience knows what kind of morally corrupt Chen Shimei is. What, you just said that topics related to Chen Shimei are very popular among Tsinghua and Peking University students? Director Qin, have you secretly investigated and found out the truth about the unhealthy academic atmosphere at our school? First you asked me about 'every man for himself,' and now you're asking me about 'Chen Shimei.' Director Qin, it is our duty to clean up and rectify the school's atmosphere and discipline. If you really have some inside information, please tell me directly. There's no need to beat around the bush and make people feel uneasy. After all, everyone is quite busy."
Besides, there are tens of thousands of teachers and students at Tsinghua and Peking Universities combined. Even if our school administration had eyes in the back and front of its head, there would still be some oversights and dark corners that we can't see.
Therefore, if Director Qin truly possesses any alarming truth about the chaotic state of school discipline, please reveal it to us now!
Well, you're truly a top student; you reacted so quickly.
The atmosphere was extremely rude, as Liu Xiao turned the tables on the spot and even tried to take the initiative.
Sigh!
Director Qin lamented that the worst thing for people is to mistake the power and authority of a platform position for their own abilities and skills.
Sure enough, after only mentioning two trivial topics, this Principal Liu immediately started baring his teeth and claws at him like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
But thinking about it, it makes sense.
He casually threw out two seemingly innocuous topics.
But to the people present, they had no idea how far you intended to take this opportunity to make a fuss.
Furthermore, the meeting was suddenly interrupted by two topics that made the school extremely embarrassed, clearly displaying an arrogant attitude of wanting to reprimand them. The school has, of course, been conducting its internal self-examination and rectification of school conduct and discipline, and now they are being treated with such sarcasm and sarcasm to their faces. Who can stand that?
I've said it again and again.
As for the accusations of poor school conduct, who should be blamed for the specific events of that day? If that great writer Yu had readily accepted the test and proven on the spot that he truly deserved to be number one in the country, would all those messy things have happened afterward?
Ultimately, who is the one with improper conduct?
Just wait and see, this weekend, the truth about the idolization in Shanghai will be completely exposed.
"Principal Liu, and all the teachers here, yes, that's right. I received some reports and accusations from your students, which led me to uncover quite a few astonishing and inexplicable truths. The two topics I just raised with you, Principal Liu, are both topics that have now been openly discussed among your new students —"
"Alright, Director Qin, please stop. Since you have witnesses, please bring them here! As such a vile trend exists among our freshmen, Director Qin, please rest assured that once verified, we will not tolerate any responsible parties. We will expel all freshmen with such distorted values from the school."