The daytime passed as usual, and in the evening, Ye Chen went to the auditorium where the freshman party was being held.

The freshman orientation began, the host went on stage, the leaders gave speeches, and it was almost Ye Chen's turn.

"Ye, please be careful, there are a few troublemakers among this year's freshmen."

At this moment, a vice principal specifically reminded Ye Chen.

"A troublemaker?"

Ye Chen asked a question in return.

"Yes, they are troublemakers, or more accurately, a few arrogant and conceited guys."

This year's freshmen are of very good quality, and some are even exceptionally outstanding, standing out among their peers.

Moreover, because they were so outstanding, some of the freshmen became arrogant and conceited, and their heads started to swell with pride.

This is one of the reasons why the principal invited Ye Chen.

The principal wants to make these arrogant guys understand what true excellence really means.

"It's alright."

Ye Chen nodded.

He'd seen plenty of arrogant and conceited guys.

"Next, please welcome Ye Chen, an outstanding student from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, to the stage for a speech. Please give him a warm welcome."

The host introduces the host.

Clap clap clap!

A round of applause erupted from the audience; many of the younger students were curious about their senior and joined in the applause. However, some people sat there calmly, without clapping once.

Ye Chen stepped onto the stage and began to speak eloquently.

Having seen all sorts of grand occasions, Ye Chen didn't need to prepare any speech drafts for his first speech.

After Ye Chen finished his speech, it was time for the freshmen to ask questions.

This segment is a new addition this year; interaction is essential for creating a lively atmosphere.

Just now, after the principal finished his speech, he was asked several questions. Now it's Ye Chen's turn.

"If anyone has any questions for Senior Ye, please feel free to ask."

As the host began speaking, the audience members became eager to try.

The speaker just now was the university president, so they didn't dare to do anything. They even asked questions very politely. But now, these are all students from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, so they are not so polite anymore, talking about seniors and so on.

The senior student standing on the stage is only a year older than me. Why can he stand on the stage while I can't?

Those "troublemakers" mentioned by the vice principal are about to be dealt with.

Many freshmen raised their hands, wanting to ask Ye Chen questions.

Ye Chen randomly pointed to a new student.

She was a girl who wore glasses, had a ponytail, and looked very quiet.

She was the first person to call out to Ye Chen, and the vice principal who had reminded Ye Chen touched his forehead.

Ye Chen is so lucky.

With so many people raising their hands, the first person Ye Chen asked a question to was a real troublemaker.

Having received the microphone, the quiet girl politely began to speak:

"Hello, Senior Ye. Since you have been selected as an outstanding student of our school, may I ask how outstanding you are?"

"Not quite the best yet, still working on it."

Ye Chen gave a modest reply.

"Since Senior Ye is unwilling to talk about it, then I will talk about myself."

The quiet girl spoke.

"Although my grades aren't the best, I still have a high level of achievement in the arts."

"I have participated in a total of 18 national-level calligraphy and painting competitions, and I have won awards in all of them, including first place five times, second place nine times, and third place four times."

"In addition, I joined the Huaxia Painters Association this year and became its youngest member."

A quiet girl recounts her achievements.

"Wow!"

"I've participated in eighteen national competitions and won awards every time, including five first-place finishes. That's awesome."

"She's so young, yet she's already a member of the Chinese Painters Association. That's terrifying."

After listening to the quiet girl's story, many students in the audience started a heated discussion and expressed their admiration for her.

"How many national competitions has Senior Ye participated in, and how many awards has he won?"

After recounting her glory, the quiet girl immediately asked Ye Chen a sensitive question.

In an instant, everyone's eyes fell on Ye Chen, who was standing on the podium. Logically speaking, as an outstanding student of the school, he must be more outstanding than these freshmen.

"I've participated in national competitions only a few times, and I haven't won many awards."

Ye Chen spoke slowly.

Um? !

Upon hearing Ye Chen's answer, everyone sighed. This senior Ye didn't seem to be that amazing or outstanding after all.

Even the quiet girl had a proud expression on her face.

But the next second, Ye Chen's words silenced the entire room.

"However, just a week ago, the China Calligraphers Association contacted me, wanting me to be a judge for this year's National Calligraphy and Painting Competition."

A judge for the National Calligraphy and Painting Competition?!

Holy crap!!!

This is way more impressive than winning any award.

Even if you win a hundred awards, it's not as prestigious as being a judge.

This is simply a case of dimensional reduction attack.

Everyone was deeply moved.

As for the quiet girl's confident smile, it froze. What happened?

Why did the China Calligraphers Association invite you to be a judge?

After a few seconds of stunned silence, the quiet girl immediately asked.

She didn't believe Ye Chen's words. It was unreasonable for a national-level competition to have such a young person as a judge.

"Because I am the vice president of the China Calligraphers Association."

Ye Chen gave a calm reply.

Ye Chen's words caused the scene to fall silent once again.

Vice President of the China Calligraphers Association?!

This identity is much more impressive than that of the quiet girl from the Huaxia Painters Association.

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