Chapter 6, the applause roared like thunder, with tears glistening in the corners of the eyes

Fang Yan recited while writing on the blackboard

Huang Haoran put on his glasses, clenched the glasses cloth tightly in his palm, and said softly: "Recite the 5,000 words of Laozi."

"Exactly. You asked Teacher Fang to recite it; can you recite it for us first?" another girl chimed in.

Being handsome is indeed advantageous, although one cannot use their face to swipe a card at the bank, it is still... easier to gain the support of female students

Not to mention the ancient texts that are obscure and difficult to memorize, just the length of the "Tao Te Ching" alone is enough to cause a splitting headache

The sound of clapping or applause

"It is the Dao De Jing," a student replied.

Therefore, he persisted in asking the third question

The "Tao Te Ching" clearly indicates in its title that this text contains over 5,000 words. The current version of the "Tao Te Ching" is divided into 81 chapters, reflecting the evident Daoist philosophy of returning to the unity of 9.

I thank my father, I thank my mother, I thank you for bringing me into the world as beautiful as a flower

The Dao that can be spoken of is not the eternal Dao. The name that can be named is not the eternal name. The nameless is the beginning of heaven and earth. The named is the mother of all things. Therefore, always remain desireless to observe its wonders. Always have desires to observe its manifestations. These two emerge together but have different names; both are referred to as the mysterious. The mystery of mysteries is the gateway to all wonders

The youth's smile is bright and clear, his demeanor exuberant. The sunlight outside is warm and gentle, painting a layer of gold upon him.

The recitation is clear and imbued with a lofty spirit, the calligraphy flows gracefully like clouds and water, merging the reciter, the writer on the board, and the millennia-old classic "Tao Te Ching" into one.

What qualifies you to be my teacher

All the students stared at Huang Haoran as if he were a madman. Isn't this guy too ruthless?

What will he test in the third question

"This is too simple of a question," Fang Yan said as he paced a few steps on the podium. "Let's add some difficulty to it... I will recite the "Tao Te Ching" backwards."

Fang Yan looked at Huang Haoran, and all the students in Class 9 were looking at Huang Haoran

This behavior exhibits a tendency to deliberately make things difficult for others out of a sense of pride, yet he desires to win. To win this time, to regain a bit of pride and self-esteem

Huang Haoran wishes to give up at this point

However, Huang Haoran felt an overwhelming sense of bitterness in his heart. The classical literature knowledge he had always prided himself on was being overshadowed by others, a harsh reality he was unwilling to accept

The presence of Huang Haoran has allowed Fang Yan to find the value of his journey

Fang Yan suddenly began to miss home, longing for his dear father and mother

Huang Haoran sneered and said to the several girls: "I have mentioned that I will ask him three questions, and he can also ask me three questions. If he finds it difficult, then he can use this question to test me"

No

Isn't it unreasonable to expect someone to memorize a classic lengthy text word for word without any omissions

Then, all the students stood up

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"This is too much bullying," a light beauty stood up and said. "Huang Haoran, you shouldn't act like this. Even if you want to make things difficult for Teacher Fang, you don't have to resort to such despicable means, do you? Why don't you make Teacher Fang recite the entire "Dream of the Red Chamber"? If you did that, you would definitely win."

Many people are not familiar with the "Writings of Laozi" but they have some understanding of the "Tao Te Ching" to varying degrees

He took off his glasses and carefully wiped them with a yellow cloth

Huang Haoran felt a sense of surprise; this teacher, despite his youth, was not lacking in knowledge. He had indeed read a considerable number of books. Otherwise, he would not have been able to casually answer the two exam questions he had set himself. He was even well-versed in classical texts like the "Book of Han," which Huang Haoran himself found daunting.

He is Li Bai, who composed a hundred poems while drinking wine; he is the youth dancing with a sword in the bamboo sea; he is Ji Kang, who played "Guangling San" before his execution. Any form of art, when expressed to its fullest extent, can emanate a breathtaking beauty that conquers the hearts of people

At this moment, he seemed like a deity

Everyone fell silent

"Are you sure you don't want to change the question?" Fang Yan asked with a smile, appreciating his confidence

In this regard, as a high school Chinese language teacher, he is fully competent

He wants to increase the difficulty of the third question, as he intends to use this third opportunity to challenge Fang Yan.

What?

A capable teacher naturally benefits the students greatly

Are you sure you want to ask this question?" Fang Yan looked at Huang Haoran with a calm gaze and asked gently

"Not bad." Huang Haoran looked at Fang Yan on the stage with a determined gaze. "If you find it difficult... I will memorize it word for word."

Profound literary knowledge, vivid and fleshed-out character portrayals, a personality that does not easily compromise with reality... What he possesses is precisely what many students lack

Finally, having recited the first line of the "Tao Te Ching," the chalk in my hand broke with a snap due to excessive force.

The faster he read, the quicker his hands moved, and the chalk made a scratching sound against the blackboard.

Beautiful cursive script flows from his hand like mercury, harmonizing with the sound of www.hetushucom.com, creating a wonderfully exquisite rhythm.

After two defeats, Huang Haoran must certainly want to regain a victory

Now, Fang Yan has forgiven Huang Haoran and even developed some fondness for him. A student who can memorize the entire "Tao Te Ching" is qualified to be even more arrogant.

Many students do not understand what the "Tao Te Ching" is

When an expert makes a move, the outcome is immediately evident

Other students have been conquered by their own domineering aura, silently accepting the arrival of this new teacher. Why is it that you are the only one who is so talkative and troublesome

Question 3 is his last opportunity

Teacher Fang, I now call you teacher... you are qualified to be our teacher. However, this time, I want to win against you. Even though you are the teacher, I still want to win against you

Consider how lacking in quality this question is, and how it makes one feel unhappy upon hearing it

As an idol-type teacher, Fang Yan feels that he lives completely without pressure

Wow

"Teacher Fang, do not listen to him; you have already won and are qualified to be our teacher," the third girl stood up.

The top students are truly formidable; they can even recite the complete "Tao Te Ching". In this world, what else could possibly hinder their path forward

He specifically chose two questions that belonged to the category of language arts yet were somewhat obscure in relation to books to assess Fang Yan. Fang Yan quickly provided the answers, and his responses far exceeded his own expectations

If everyone in Class Nine were like Huang Haoran, Fang Yan would have neither the face nor the qualifications to remain as a teacher

Fang Yan cleared his throat and recited loudly: "True words are not beautiful. Beautiful words are not true. The good do not argue; those who argue are not good. The wise are not extensive; the extensive are not wise. The sage does not accumulate. The more he gives to others, the more he has. The way of Heaven benefits without harming. The way of the sage does not contend."

Huang Haoran did not easily pose the third question, as he knew that the young teacher before him, who appeared to be almost the same age as him, was not easy to deal with

He is thoroughly familiar with such knowledge points, and he should be even more acquainted with the information that is clearly written in the Chinese language textbook.

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The applause was like thunder, with tears glistening at the corners of the eyes

A small nation with few people. It possesses tools of great utility yet does not employ them. The people value life and do not wander far from home. Although there are boats and carriages, there is no one to ride them. Even with armor and weapons, there is no one to display them. The people should return to simplicity and make use of what they have. They enjoy their food, appreciate their clothing, find peace in their leisure, and take pleasure in their customs. Neighboring states are visible to each other, the sounds of chickens and dogs can be heard, and the people live to old age without visiting one another.

Talented individuals are always able to easily earn the respect of others. To be honest, Fang Yan originally had some dissatisfaction with Huang Haoran

Silence