"For the final round, the rules are simple. Please express yourself freely and give a 5-10 minute speech."

"The scoring will be the same as the third round. Specially invited judges will give the scores. The total score is 10 points. The highest and lowest scores will be removed, and the average score will be taken."

The host came on stage and announced the theme and rules of the final round of competition.

In the contestant area, Wang Zhaozhao felt several eyes on her.

"What?" she asked with a puzzled look on her face.

Xu Yanni laughed, "We're guaranteed first place."

"Humility is a virtue... There is always someone better than you..."

"Stop it! If you say one more word, I'll find you annoying."

“…”

Wang Zhaozhao touched his nose and said, "Okay! Confidence is a good thing."

When they heard the host invite all the contestants to come on stage, they shrugged at each other, stood up with everyone else, and walked towards the stage together.

The host continued, "This round will still be scored by team. There are fifteen people, and the order of appearance will be determined by drawing lots..."

In this round, there is a big difference in the order of appearance between the first and the last. Apart from anything else, the bigger the number, the more time is needed to prepare.

"I'd like to draw number 1, but number 2 or 3 is also fine. It's best not to be too far behind." Xu Yanni said in a low voice.

Moreover, in the previous rounds, she was the first of the five to appear.

As the saying goes, the sooner you die, the sooner you will be reborn.

Hearing this, Zhou Zhizhi looked at her as if she had seen a ghost.

Wang Zhaozhao, who was being held by Xu Yanni, nodded. "Indeed, I also think that the later in the queue, the better."

Those who can participate in this competition are the top junior high school students in Chinese language, at least in their region. If we put aside their individual characteristics, even if everyone's levels vary, they are ultimately limited.

Therefore, Wang Zhaozhao feels that the further along in the process, the more outstanding the work needs to be.

"Although, I still hope to draw number 10 or later." Zhou Zhizhi gritted her teeth.

Wang Zhaozhao and Xu Yanni remained silent. Everyone has different ideas, which they understand and respect.

The contestants were asked to stand in a row, and after the host introduced their team names and names, the process continued.

"To ensure fairness, these 15 numbers will be dropped into the lottery box in front of everyone, and..."

The female host paused here, and the male host took out a transparent box and held it up high to show it.

Put 15 ping-pong balls in front of everyone and shake the box vigorously.

The Shaobaitou team is currently ranked first, and Wang Zhaozhao and the other five will draw first.

Captain Song Jiangli took the lead, and after Zhou Zhizhi, Chen Pei, Xu Yanni, and Wang Zhaozhao drew their balls, they stood in a row and showed the balls in their hands.

4, 2, 13, 5, 10.

Zhou Zhizhi failed to get what she wanted.

While other players were drawing numbers, Wang Zhaozhao lowered her eyes and looked at the ping-pong ball in her hand. She was willing to exchange with Zhou Zhizhi, but she didn't know whether she could do so, nor did she know how to ask.

But if others want the latter number but are unwilling to accept the number change, then they are doing something good with bad intentions.

Tsk!

She sneered inwardly, why think so much.

"Zhizhi, if possible, I'd like to switch with you." She whispered, gently pulling Zhou Zhizhi.

"Really?" Zhou Zhizhi's eyes lit up. She glanced at the host and sighed, "They shouldn't be allowed to change."

"Wait until everyone has drawn their numbers and see what happens."

"good."

…

After the drawing of lots was over, Wang Zhaozhao and the others didn't need to think about whether they could change their numbers. The host just said that they had 1 minute to communicate, and as long as both parties agreed, they could change their numbers.

There is actually such a link?

Well, that's good.

Wang Zhaozhao was about to talk to Zhou Zhizhi when suddenly a person appeared in front of him.

"Hello, classmate, do you want ball No. 1?" It was a boy who showed his ball No. 1 to Wang Zhaozhao.

Wang Zhaozhao could identify the person in question. This person was from the Aotian Team in Yu Province, and his name was Zhou Lurong.

"I really don't mind being the first one, but my teammate is number 2..."

"So, I'll give you my number 1 and give me your teammate's number 2."

Wang Zhaozhao didn't finish what he was saying, but Zhou Lurong understood and made a decision quickly.

Wang Zhaozhao: “……!”

Zhou Zhizhi: “……!”

What’s the point of this?

Zhou Lurong saw their confusion and smiled with two deep dimples. "I think you don't dislike number 1. Most importantly, I really hope you open the show."

Wang Zhaozhao raised his eyebrows slightly. He was a boy with two beautiful dimples.

He looks generous and open-minded, with clear eyes.

"Should I thank you for your kindness? However, I'm not the type of person who is good at making speeches, so don't regret it."

Hearing this, Zhou Lurong tilted his head to show that he was looking forward to it.

Wang Zhaozhao really doesn't care whether she is No. 1 or No. 2.

She looked at Zhou Zhizhi, and Zhou Zhizhi's eyes narrowed with a smile, "For me, it's always number 10."

OK!

Once the three ping-pong balls changed hands, it was done.

Xu Yanni, Chen Pei and the others watched Wang Zhaozhao and the other three complete the "deal".

The 1 minute time is up.

"Now let's see if the order has been changed?" Of course the host saw what was happening on the field, but he had to show it to the audience.

Of course, it was not the person who changed his number who stood up, but 15 people stood in a row in order.

"Okay, number 1 is Wang Zhaozhao from the Lu Province Shaobaitou Team, number 2 is Zhou Lurong from the Yu Province Aotian Team, and number 3 is..."

The two hosts announced the serial numbers alternately.

Then, the competition officially began.

Wang Zhaozhao was left behind, and the other contestants were asked to leave the stage. The host handed a microphone to Wang Zhaozhao and also left.

"Hello everyone, I'm Wang Zhaozhao..."

A speech of no less than 5 minutes and less than 10 minutes should of course stick to a theme, otherwise it will either be scattered or dry.

As a student, it is easy to find topics.

Wang Zhaozhao indeed adheres to her usual style, which is simple and plain.

Because it was a competition and also the opening, she might have felt a little overwhelmed, or it might have been because Zhou Lurong's words gave her inspiration.

Therefore, the choice of words and sentences has a touch of lightness and fun, and the main style is simple, relaxed and warm.

She couldn't possibly check the time, so she estimated it was about 7 or 8 minutes. After a brief sign-off, she said, "...Thank you everyone. I'm Wang Zhaozhao from the Lu Province Young Whitehead Team."

This was a team effort, and at the end she introduced where she was from and the name of her team.

Then, bow.

“Pah pah pah…”

He left the stage to applause.

Just as Zhou Lurong walked onto the stage, Wang Zhaozhao noticed that he secretly gave her a thumbs up in front of her.

Well, it’s quite... speechless but useful.

So she stretched out her thumb and index finger in front of her and made an 'eight' sign.

Zhou Lurong: “…”