The letter written by the General Manager of Henan Yellow River Three Gorges to Teacher Feng Qunchao may not be filled with extensive references, but it is both eloquent and meaningful. The letter contains no direct accusations, yet it subtly reminds Teacher Feng Qunchao of the demeanor and conduct expected of a teacher. The gifts are especially thoughtful—using three tickets, the manager shares insights on the importance of etiquette, the value of composure, and the right attitude toward students through the Yellow River Three Gorges Confucian Hall, the sightseeing boat experience, and personal reflections. The letter concludes by asking everyone not to be overly critical of the teacher, suggesting that this was merely a momentary lapse due to vanity.
Once this piece was published, netizens immediately responded: “Should Yilan Middle School consider hiring the General Manager of Henan Yellow River Three Gorges to be a teacher?” and “I wonder what Teacher Feng Qunchao thought upon reading the letter.” Some even commented that @Henan Yellow River Three Gorges writing to Teacher Feng Qunchao is both the pride of an entrepreneur and the sorrow of the teaching profession. That entrepreneurs are more like Confucian scholars than teachers is also a moment for the teaching community to reflect.