570: Chapter 570 You Are Truly Different from the Rest 570: Chapter 570 You Are Truly Different from the Rest The enthusiasm and madness were a bit beyond Tangyu’s expectations.
As soon as class ended, hordes of students surrounded him like they would a giant panda.
Admiration, screams, declarations of love, requests for autographs and selfies…
it all left Tangyu at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
He had no choice but to comply with the students’ requests—signing autographs for those who asked, and letting others freely take photos.
Otherwise, there was no alternative; these students could really burst the school infirmary, considering there were hundreds of them.
In this era, there’s a terrifying organization known as a fan club, and an even more destructive one called the brainless fan club.
As for this group of young fans, their combat strength was absolutely not to be underestimated.
Thankfully, the clothes Tangyu wore today were rather durable, or else they might have been torn to shreds.
Even amidst the chaos, someone reached down and touched him below the belt.
The mere thought annoyed and displeased Tangyu.
If it had been a beautiful woman, he might have let it slide and taken the loss in stride, given his chivalrous spirit.
But if it had been a man, then Tangyu would have wanted to throw punches.
How could someone so casually touch such a sacred thing?
“Alright, alright, everyone go back to your classrooms and study.
Stop crowding around here; hurry back,” Mo Xiaoqing’s voice suddenly rose in an attempt to take control of the situation.
She clearly lacked sufficient authority, and not many students stopped their frenzied behavior toward Tangyu because of her voice.
Several teachers also came upon hearing the commotion, quickly ushering their students back to class, and only this managed to rescue Tangyu.
“The bureau chief has arrived; hurry, follow me to the principal’s office,” Mo Xiaoqing said.
“Alright, let’s go quickly,” Tangyu immediately nodded without hesitation, preferring that to staying here and suffering.
“Doctor Tang, Miss Mo, perfect match!” Someone suddenly shouted out of nowhere.
Immediately, a chorus of voices rose, “A perfect match!
A perfect match!
A perfect match!” Soon, the disjointed clamor became organized, filling the air with chanting as Mo Xiaoqing’s cheeks flushed red.
Following Mo Xiaoqing, they quickly reached the principal’s office.
The door was open, and two people were standing at the entrance, obviously personnel from the Bureau of Education.
Both of them set their eyes on Tangyu.
They had seen him often on TV over the past few days, but it was their first time seeing him in person.
Mo Xiaoqing nodded at them and then entered the principal’s office with Tangyu.
Upon entering, Tangyu saw the principal sitting across from a middle-aged man in his fifties, casually sipping tea and chatting.
The man, in his fifties, was Bureau Chief Han from the Donglin City Education Bureau, a high-ranking official whose power went without saying.
The principal immediately stood up and gestured to Tangyu, “Come Tangyu, let me introduce you.
This is Han, the Donglin City Bureau of Education Director.”
Tangyu looked at Director Han, who stood up with a smile and looked at Tangyu.
Tangyu said, “Director Han, hello!”
Director Han smiled and then extended a hand, “Hello Tangyu, haha, or perhaps I should call you Divine Doctor Tang.
I never expected Linshan Middle School was hiding such a great dragon—truly an unseen dragon from the depths that soared straight to the heavens upon taking flight.
Tangyu, you are now the exemplar of the Traditional Chinese Medicine community in our Huaxia Country, universally recognized as a Divine Doctor.
Your contributions to Traditional Chinese Medicine and to our Huaxia country have indeed left us all with nothing but praise.
These past few days, I’ve been following your news closely—’A hero emerges from the youth, with a future that knows no bounds.'”
Confronted with Director Han’s official compliments, Tangyu politely responded, “Director Han, you flatter me.
In truth, I have only done what I ought to do.
As a member of the Traditional Chinese Medicine community, it’s my responsibility to uphold its dignity.”
“Listen, listen, only a true hero could possess such a demeanor—neither arrogant nor impulsive, humble and courteous.
This is what we educators should learn from,” Director Han praised once more.
The principal also hurriedly nodded in agreement, “Yes, absolutely, Tangyu’s character is impeccable, truly a role model for the youth, worthy of promotion and advocacy.”
At this mutual adulation, Tangyu could only shake his head and smile.
“Come, come, Tangyu, take a seat.
And Miss Mo, you sit as well,” Director Han said.
Mo Xiaoqing immediately shook her head, “No need, I’ll just stand here.”
Tangyu unceremoniously took a seat, and Mo Xiaoqing assumed the role of a server, pouring a cup of tea for Tangyu and then standing behind him, acting like a secretary.
“Hehe, little Tan, your Linshan Middle School has really made a name for itself this time,” Director Han said.
“Not only in the education sector, but various major media outlets have also turned their attention here.
When I arrived, I saw hundreds of media reporters waiting at the school gate.
Such a situation is absolutely unprecedented in our education sector.”
Principal Tan nodded and said, “Indeed, Director Han, it truly is unprecedented.
And it’s all thanks to Tangyu’s blessing.
These reporters have come solely for him; our Linshan Middle School has also basked in some of his divine light.
Haha, those media reporters don’t know that Tangyu is right here in the school.
If they did, I suspect my gatekeepers wouldn’t be able to hold them back any longer as they would storm into the school.”
“Yes, this is a good thing,” Director Han said.
Turning to Tangyu, he continued, “I thought you wouldn’t come to school today, Tangyu, but you arrived on time for work.
Such dedication is truly commendable and worth learning from.
By the way, Tangyu, I have a personal question to ask you.
What are your plans going forward?
With your current fame, I’m sure countless people have extended olive branches to you.
If you’re willing, there must be good job opportunities waiting for you, right?”
Tangyu replied, “I won’t hide it from you, Director Han.
Many people have indeed invited me over.
I’ve received a pile of invitations, but—I simply glanced at them and then threw them away.
My position as a school doctor at Linshan Middle School is purely a personal hobby, not for any ulterior motive.
If it was about seeking something more, with my medical skill, I could go anywhere I wished.
So in the future, I will continue the life I used to live; that is the life I want, at least it is the life I want for now.
I don’t want anything to disturb it.
No matter what changes happen to me or what opportunities may arise, at least for now, I won’t change my course of life.”
“Ha-ha, what a profound statement.
It certainly gives us something to ponder.
It’s a relief to hear you’ll stay at Linshan Middle School.
Principal Tan was thinking of offering you the role of honorary principal of Linshan Middle School, which would have been a fine thing.
However, a man with character has his convictions, and since you are unwilling and have declined, we absolutely will not force you.
I’ll get straight to the point, as I wouldn’t visit without good reason.
I came here today to discuss something with you, a slightly impertinent request,” Director Han said.
Tangyu’s mouth twitched slightly.
He had already suspected that Director Han’s visit wasn’t just for casual pleasantries or to give him vacuous praise.
“Director Han, please speak,” Tangyu said.
Though he did not outright refuse, his tone made it clear he was not keen on agreeing to anything.
Principal Tan’s brow furrowed as he looked at Tangyu, who averted his gaze, pretending not to notice Principal Tan’s expression.
Director Han frowned slightly and said, “Well, Tangyu, I would like to leverage your current fame and ask you to become the spokesperson for our Donglin City’s education sector, or rather, for the entire education sector of Huaxia Country.
Our Huaxia traditional Chinese medicine has been declining, and I won’t repeat the reasons for it.
My current idea is to have you stand out as this spokesperson to inspire more young people to study traditional Chinese medicine, to enroll in TCM programs, and to call on society and the nation to properly establish TCM programs at more key universities.
We at Donglin University would be the first model pilot.
If you’re willing, I would like to offer you the position of dean of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Donglin University.
I know this is no small request, and I wonder what you think?”
Tangyu’s lips curled slightly.
As he had anticipated, Director Han’s motives, grand and noble as his speech was, were actually focused on the development of Donglin City’s education.
With his current fame, if Tangyu became the spokesperson, a simple call to action would undoubtedly boost enrollment rates for Donglin’s universities.
Donglin University, as a model institution, would also attract more excellent students, even from abroad, raising the quality of intake for Donglin’s various colleges.
And if the Education Bureau did a bit of groundwork on enrollment sizes, Donglin’s performance would be bright red next year.
Utilizing his influence would illuminate the director’s achievements—a clever plan indeed.
But even setting that aside, Tangyu had no intention of agreeing.
Tangyu pursed his lips and said, “I appreciate your kindness, Director Han, but I’m sorry to say that I can’t take on this role of spokesperson.
I know it would bring me many benefits and contribute to traditional Chinese medicine and education, and to the future generations of our Huaxia Country.
But please forgive me for being a simple man with no lofty ideals or ambitions.
I don’t want to put myself in such a high position, and as you’ve seen, after the end of the TCM vs.
Western Medicine Symposium yesterday, I left the hotel stealthily, without accepting any interviews from the media.
Many people have offered me very generous terms, but I’m not interested in what they’re offering.
I’m not tempted by things I don’t want.
I prefer to return to my former life, to continue living the simple life I had before.
I’m really not suited for a life that’s too high-profile.
So, sorry, I can’t help you, Director Han.
However, if you really need a spokesperson, I have a better suggestion.
Apart from me, there are eleven others on the TCM team.
Rao Yuanzhen and Liu Shiyi, both students from Donglin University’s College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, would make excellent spokespersons.
There’s also Divine Needle Rao and Ye Mai; they could all be great spokespersons.
It doesn’t have to be me.
You could even invite all of them.
I believe they would be willing.”
Upon hearing Tangyu’s refusal, the faces of Principal Tan and Director Han darkened, though neither dared to force or reprimand Tangyu.
Mo Xiaoqing was also momentarily taken aback, looking at Tangyu.
An offer as good as this, most people would immediately agree.
It seems that only Tangyu would refuse it.
“You really are unique, and while others may not understand you, I do,” Mo Xiaoqing thought to herself.