There was once a scholar named Professor Zheng Qiang in Chinese academia, whose reputation was not due to the sheer number of 33 SCI papers published, but because of his impressive rhetoric that challenged reality in his speeches. Although he once compared himself to Andy Lau and proudly enjoyed Andy Lau's treatment, not only an academician, but also a top professor, however, his changes in the academic circle in recent years have gradually attracted people's attention.
In a lecture in 2000, Professor Zheng Qiang put forward profound thoughts on the work at that time and led a storm of ideas. His rhetoric always challenges his audience to think about reality and have the courage to discuss social issues, which makes him an outlier in the academic field.
However, Professor Zheng Qiang's identity has changed dramatically in recent years. Originally served as the party secretary of Taiyuan University of Technology, and there are even rumors that he will become the president of Tsinghua University. However, the fact is that he is no longer the party secretary of Taiyuan University of Technology. Officials claim that this is due to age, and that Professor Zheng Qiang is 63 years old, and according to the retirement age of men, he should indeed retire. But why he made this decision at this time, it was only recently announced that people began to realize that perhaps he was desperate to reduce the pressure of work and pursue a more comfortable life.
, a professor who once had a high status in the academic circle, actually chose to participate in a variety show "The Most Beautiful Tea Master" and served as a judge for the finals. This shift was a real surprise. Professor Zheng Qiang said in the program: "Cultural self-confidence comes from people's self-confidence, tea as an important part of Chinese traditional culture, building the cornerstone of cultural self-confidence in the new era, it can be said that tea is the best patriotic teaching material, looking forward to these excellent tea culture lovers, spread the good voice of China." ”
In these words, one can't help but think of his confidence and heroism in the academic field in the past. The field of tea art may seem a little far away from his academic background, but perhaps it was his love for traditional Chinese culture that made him decide to show himself again in this field. Tea, for Chinese, is not only a drink, but also a culture, a kind of spiritual sustenance. Professor Zheng Qiang's choice to show his skills in this field can't help but make people look forward to his diversity.
In the variety show, Professor Zheng Qiang exudes a unique charm. Compared with serious academic occasions, the variety show stage seems to be a platform that can better release his personality. Although he has put down his status as a professor, his eloquence and flexibility of thinking in his speech are equally brilliant on the variety show stage. Perhaps it is this uninhibited temperament that allows him to cater to a wide audience and become a high-profile judge in variety shows.
However, Professor Zheng's career has not been without its challenges. He served as the party secretary of Taiyuan University of Technology, but stepped down from this position when he was over sixty years old. The official explanation is "age", but the outside world is still full of speculation. Perhaps, he really wants to live a more comfortable life and get rid of the pressure brought about by the party secretary of the university.
At the same time, he also suffered from the onslaught of online rumors. Rumors about his cheating were spread online, and although they were eventually proven to be false, the incident had a certain negative impact on Zheng Qiang's reputation. This may also be one of the reasons why he chose to transform, no longer bearing the pressure of being the party secretary of the university.
Although Professor Zheng Qiang's speech has caused controversy, his concern for education and care for students is also undeniable. His rhetoric may be sharp, but his concern for the country and society, as well as his great concern for education, deserve to be learned Xi every educator.
As a former educator, Professor Zheng Qiang starts from the actual situation of students and thinks about them, which may be the reason why he can stand out on the variety show stage. Even if he no longer works in colleges and universities, he still maintains a confident and heroic spirit, which remains in the hearts of every young person.
Overall, Professor Zheng's transformation was not an overnight decision, but a choice for him to pursue a free and comfortable life. He put down the tediousness of academics, walked to the stage of tea art, and showed a more multi-faceted self. Whether it is the sharpness in the speech or the demeanor on the variety show stage, Professor Zheng Qiang is interpreting the colorful life in his own way. This may also be what he wants to convey to young people, not only academics, but also the love and pursuit of life.