Reborn Bao Guowei, I really didn’t want to be a great writer!

Chapter 290 A letter from Peking University? Future and hope!

Chiang Kai-shek couldn't hold it anymore.

He could no longer remain calm and continued to maintain his "masterly demeanor".

Even though the war in the Central Plains was in full swing, he had to take some free time to deal with the recent wave of protests.

Because the protesting crowd has almost reached the door of his presidential palace.

If it is not dealt with, the stability of the national government will be shaken.

Chiang Kai-shek, who once thought he had a sure win, this time became hysterical in his office.

"Damn it! Chen Dezheng is incompetent! He almost caused me trouble!"

"Damn it! What are those people in Shanghai doing? Do I really have to intervene personally?"

"Damn it! This is outrageous. That stinky boy Kong Lingkan is now rebelling against his uncle?"

Chiang Kai-shek shouted three deafening "Niang Xipi" in succession.

All officials working in the Presidential Office were walking on thin ice on this day.

Chen Xun'en stood aside, watching the nose and thinking the heart, without saying a word.

Within a day, Jinling issued a specific notice regarding this matter.

There was constant fighting in the front and fires in homes in the rear.

Even the "arrogant" Chiang Kai-shek had to keep up.

Therefore, the Nationalist government chose to "compromise" for the first time.

In response to the people's demands, there were newspapers and magazines about the remnants of the Qing Dynasty and those praising the Japanese, as well as some literati.

The government adopted arrest and ban policies, and acted ruthlessly, especially targeting the remnants of the Qing dynasty. Many people who had not been held accountable were thrown into prison as a result.

The survivors of the previous dynasty should not have any right to speak, and being able to survive is already a blessing.

But Chiang Kai-shek was ultimately weak towards the Japanese. He was afraid of being blamed by the Japanese, so he adopted a lenient approach.

It can be said that for the Japanese, losing a few propaganda bases is simply a drop in the bucket.

Compromising and punishing at the same time is Chiang Kai-shek's usual tactic.

Just one week later, Chiang Kai-shek showed his true colors. While sending troops to various places to wait for opportunities, Nanjing began to draft a list.

It is known to the public as a list of 99 “wanted academic tycoons”.

A related notice was also issued, requiring scholars and literati who had made inappropriate remarks in response to this incident to publish a clarification and apology in the newspaper within a week.

Especially regarding Jinling's accusations and "slander", if you take the initiative to admit your mistakes, you will be forgiven.

Otherwise, they will all be arrested in the name of academic cliques.

Why weren't all of them punished?

It’s not that Chiang Kai-shek is kind-hearted, but there are just too many people participating in the march and many celebrities are involved.

If they were all arrested at once, wouldn't the whole of China be in chaos?

Chiang Kai-shek did not dare to do so because the impact would be too great.

So he came up with this vicious plan.

In order to divide the opposition group from within, all we need is one or two celebrities who are willing to stand up and speak for the government.

By then, the wave of capitulation that has formed will slowly collapse from a fulcrum, thus reversing the direction of the entire public opinion.

It was under this circumstance that Bao Guowei received letters from professors of Peking University.

Huang Zhongsu, as the principal of Jiqi Middle School, was also once known as one of the talented scholars of Jinling University.

In fact, he did not have any clear inclination, but he did have contact with the Soviet areas.

Huang Zhongsu always has complicated emotions towards Bao Guowei.

At the same time, I hope that this young man will not cause trouble and focus on displaying his talent and ability in literature.

On the other hand, I hope there will be more crazes like the one triggered by "The Old Man and the Sea".

Because everyone can see in the works, and even in the crowds on the streets, the Chinese people’s determination to unite and fight and rise!

Therefore, when Huang Zhongsu received the letter from his friend in Peking, he immediately found Bao Guowei.

"Bingwen, you should be very clear that you are the target of public criticism in this incident. It is impossible for Chang Kai-shen not to deal with you. You must have a place on the list of 99 academic tycoons."

Huang Zhongsu was very worried. Everyone knew Bao Bingwen's character. It was simply impossible to persuade him to make a public apology.

Then Huang Zhongsu pointed to the letter in Bao Guowei's hand.

"With this letter, the gentlemen have fought for a lot for you. As long as you go north to study and stay away from this place of trouble, everything should be fine." Seeing the content of the letter, Bao Guowei's expression was a little strange.

Because it clearly stated that I could be admitted to Peking University as an exception, this was expected.

With Bao Guowei's current fame and strength, even famous foreign universities have extended olive branches to him, not to mention Peking University.

There will be no objection from society to admission without examination.

But at the end, in an inconspicuous place, something was written.

"Taking into account Mr. Bao Bingwen's special status, if he can assist the professor of literature as a part-time lecturer in his spare time, he will be given a salary at his discretion."

The expression is subtle, but the intention is clear.

On the one hand, the professors at Peking University do not want to miss out on this "hot commodity" and want to become part of the "teaching resources".

On the other hand, if Bao Guowei directly becomes a lecturer or professor at Peking University, it will definitely attract criticism, after all, his qualifications are there.

So the genius professor from Peking University came up with this idea, teaching while giving classes?
The gentlemen had their own little thoughts, but Bao Guowei didn't care, because he felt the love and care of the Peking University gentlemen through their writings.

Many of them can be considered as my senior brothers.

Thinking of Chiang Kai-shek's behavior, Bao Guowei couldn't help but sneer.

"He, Chiang Kai-shek, is simply afraid. He is afraid of the power of the masses of the people, so he wants me to leave Shanghai."

Bao Guowei could already imagine it.

Gentlemen from Peking University, such as Zhu Guangqian mentioned in the letter, mobilized their own forces to put pressure on the National Government in order to protect themselves.

But even so, Chiang Kai-shek was not someone who was easy to talk to. There must have been some force helping him, so that Chiang Kai-shek finally compromised.

The only condition is that Bao Guowei has to leave the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

"Bingwen, don't act on impulse anymore. In today's world, for a genius like you, protecting yourself is the first priority." Huang Zhongsu looked at Bao Guowei with complicated eyes, which were filled with both regret and envy.

Once upon a time, he also had such a heart that rushed forward, but it had long been worn away by difficulties.

Bao Guowei just chuckled.

"The principal underestimated me. I am reckless, but not stupid. I have left myself many tricks up my sleeve, but..."

He raised the letter and said with a smile.

“It seems to be useless now.”

When leaving, Huang Zhongsu looked at Bao Guowei's back and couldn't help being a little dazed, wondering where this kid would go in the future.

Still a little worried.

"Bingwen, you must go to Beiping. Human power is limited. The world is in turmoil and it is not something that one or two of us can control."

Bao Guowei understood this truth very well, but there was still a fire in his heart that drove him to do things that might be useless.

He waved his hand and said.

"Don't worry, Mr. Huang. I have some things to do in Shanghai. I will leave after I finish them. If Nanjing investigates, I will hide in the concession."

On the way back in the car, Bao Guowei read the letter again, his words were sincere.

Bao Guowei was really touched by the concern of Huang Zhongsu and other gentlemen.

The Republic of China not only had Chiang Kai-shek and the four major families, but also true masters of the Republic of China such as Zhu Guangqian and Liu Bannong!
But what puzzled Bao Guowei even more was that just because of the persuasion of the academic community, was Chiang Kai-shek going to let him go?

"I'm afraid it's more than that?"

Huang Zhongsu obviously didn't know any of this. As for who it was, he could only go to Jinling or Beiping to perhaps get some clues.

Looking at the street view outside the window.

Refugees, famine, beggars.
Suits, cheongsams, and red wine.
Soviet Area, National Government, Japanese Pirates
Democracy, freedom, nation.
Still fighting?

Pictures flashed through his mind.

When we returned to Bao Mansion, it was obvious that there were guests at home.

There is no one at Bao Guowei's house all year round, only a few servants take care of the housework.

Zhang Pingan finished school early today.

As soon as he walked into the yard, Bao Guowei heard Zhang Pingan's childish voice.

"Old sir, I cannot take you as my master. I already have a master."

"Hehehe, little kid, Thick Black School is a unique skill. It involves using any means necessary, being shameless, ruthless, and using softness to overcome hardness. As long as you master these, you will be successful in everything. Look, your master Bao Guowei is also a master of Thick Black School. Why don't you learn it?"

Bao Guowei immediately understood the identity of the visitor, his face darkened, and he pushed open the gate.

(End of this chapter)