Chapter 267 On Influence
Let’s just show off, it’s not easy to find a balance.
People in this world can be roughly divided into two types. Those who like to show off are incompetent, and those who are capable do not like to show off.
As the saying goes, the stronger you are, the more you realize that there are thousands of capable people in the world. Today's pretense may turn into tomorrow's slap in the face, and you will be slapped in the face on an unexpected peaceful day.
Strong people don’t take the initiative to show off. It’s enough to remain mysterious and let others guess.
That is to say, it is unpredictable.
Only half a bucket of water likes to slosh.
So pretending to be cool can easily become annoying.
Li Yan is an exception.
Looking at his current achievements alone, it is true that he is not very interesting, but when he is 14 years old, it is different.
Invincible in the same age group is really not an exaggeration.
In the eyes of his peers, he is a god, and it is a pleasure to watch a god show off. The more a god shows off, the more comfortable others feel.
The core point of showing off is to make people understand the gap. If you tell a person who doesn’t know anything about sports that you can run 9.9 seconds for 100 meters, he may even dismiss it.
“My friend can run in 9 seconds and 5 seconds.”
If you want to show off at this time, you have to explain what the world record is, what the level of international athletes is, and who is the strongest in the country. What grades do you have? You are invincible among your peers...
Then tell him in a nonchalant tone, "Your friend's probably just a funny note."
Understanding that the gap is a natural chasm, everyone will not be sour, and their mentality will directly switch to appreciation.
As for this group of seniors who have been working in related industries for many years and have achieved successful status, what they see is the overflowing talent and potential in Li Yan.
What he needs is not maturity, but the confidence and arrogance that make me the best in the world.
So the more he pretends, the happier the bosses will be.
The loud applause from the audience spoke volumes.
The one who applauded most fiercely was Jiang Qingyue, the mystery novel editor in the back row.
It turns out that Li Yan really believed in "becoming a leading figure in Chinese reasoning" and was not just talking about it.
She had a strong sense of recognition, and her eyes were wet.
Li Yan ended her speech with a bow and was about to return the microphone to the hostess when she heard the hostess say:
"Classmate Li Yan, it seems that the leaders and teachers in the audience are very interested in you. Can you add an interactive session?"
Isn't this the fool who answered no?
As soon as he finished speaking, the microphone was handed to Kong Liyan in the first row as a courtesy.
A master of contemporary prose, a famous novelist, and a literary giant who has won various heavyweight literary awards.
He is an old man with white beard and hair, very thin.
Li Yan was indeed a little stressed about his problem.
The old man greeted Li Yan with a smile and asked, "What's the origin of your pen name?"
"Because I like to drink Fanta."
Li Yan answered the question instantly, and the whole audience took a second to react before bursting into laughter.
Kong Liyan smiled and returned the microphone.
No, that's it?
“It is a rare opportunity to communicate with Teacher Kong, so I will give a more detailed answer.” Li Yan added, “Actually, I also like Coke, but the main reason for choosing Fanta is that it always There are some weird flavors and a lot of weird ideas.”
He paused suddenly, and everyone blinked and waited for the next sentence.
“The Thread for the Puppet Carrier has a lot of clever ideas. I hope everyone will buy it and check it out after it is published.” The whole audience burst into laughter again.
Kong Liyan cheerfully said to Ma Zhengrong next door, "Old Ma, this kid is so stupid."
The next person to ask the question was the highest-ranking leader, Vice Minister Mo of the Beijing Propaganda Department.
"Hello, classmate Li Yan."
This style of painting, this expression, this voice... completely fit Li Yan's stereotype of middle-aged senior female leaders in the system.
"Principal Cai just came on stage to praise you, but you gently pushed it aside and said that you had nothing to put into personal awards. Principal Cai said it privately, your results are very dazzling. , briefly share with us? ”
I'm afraid he's looking for promotional materials for his subordinates...
Is there any reason to pretend to be an opportunity to show off?
"The main thing is... these are staged results. I am planting trees. Although many trees are growing vigorously, they have not produced fruit after all." Li Yan answered the words very quickly, "Compared to what has already been done, Seniors who have picked fruits, I still have a long way to go. If I say what makes me different, it may be that I plant more trees and they grow quite quickly.”
< br>The leaders of this group of people could all hear the ambition in Li Yan's words.
“So now I really can’t point to the sapling and say that this is my achievement. The full score in all subjects is only an internal test of the school, not a unified examination; the National Informatics Olympiad for middle school students is only the first in the provincial junior high school group, and it is also the first place in the provincial junior high school group. I did not participate in the national competition; I did win some prizes in various essay contests, but they were all just announced. In order to participate in the award ceremony here, I had to ask my teacher to accept the Astronomy Prize on my behalf.
Li Yan gave everyone a moment of "Wow", then smiled and said: "Give me a few more years, and then everyone is welcome to taste the fruits I have grown."
Mo Bu's expression was filled with wonder. , the expressions of other leaders are also very wonderful.
Zou Yang felt extremely comfortable, feeling that every pore was refreshed.
Even Mo Bu asked, and everyone in the audience tacitly agreed that the award ceremony was coming to an end.
Li Yan took the KT board with "bonus 50,000 yuan" written on it, took a photo with several leaders, and returned to his seat under the gaze of everyone.
The closing process is still going on on the stage, and the leaders are concluding their speeches.
The people in the reasoning circle in the audience looked at Li Yan without speaking for a long time.
"What's wrong, seniors?" Li Yan was shocked.
“Don’t call me senior.” Wen Jun repeatedly cupped his hands, “It’s amazing, since ancient times...”
“Stop it.” Li Yan raised his hand, “Let’s... why not talk? Buffet tonight? ”
I went to a Western restaurant for dinner in the evening. I heard that the steaks and desserts were of outstanding quality.
But about "having a nice meal"... he did think too much. He became famous in one battle today, and everyone's curiosity about him has reached its peak.
I don’t have the right to ask at the meeting. I’ll seize the opportunity after having a meal.
Ask about those who won the Tianxing Literature Award, ask about perfect scores in all subjects, ask about their relationship with leaders, ask about what they are going to do in high school and college...
Even the founder of Origin Chinese Network One of them, Jia Qidu, came to Li Yan with a wine glass and asked him, "As a young generation, what do you think of online articles?"...
In fact, Li Yan could deal with it perfunctorily, but this problem was too easy to express, so he couldn't hold back and talked a lot.
He was originally planning to reveal that he was the author of "Nangong Boy", but it was reported that although Comrade Jiaqi was the founder, he had basically ignored the affairs of Origin Chinese Network and was starting a new business on his own.
I am taking the initiative to explain now, for fear of being misunderstood.
Let’s wait until the annual meeting.
Chatting too much caused him to miss the new batch of lychee crystal cakes.
In other words, the price of showing off.
Li Yan struggled with pain and joy about not being able to eat the cake.
But he had no idea that some of his taken-for-granted and inadvertent actions were enough to travel thousands of miles, leaving several old acquaintances in New Taipei City troubled all night long.
It all started when Zou Yang made a good news call to Deputy Director Long of the Linjiang Education Department.
(End of this chapter)