After the start of the semester, everyone was adapting to university life and getting familiar with the campus environment, but then a major piece of news came out of nowhere.
This has stirred up a huge wave in everyone's otherwise peaceful university life these past few days.
This year's top science student actually came to our school, not to Tsinghua or Peking University, and is even going to give a speech at the undergraduate freshman opening ceremony.
The banner at the entrance had names on it, but everyone assumed the school was just using it as an advertisement and didn't pay much attention. Subconsciously, everyone thought that the top scorer would definitely go to the best university.
Pang Wenjun and Xiao Xu were initially just a little surprised when they heard the news, and they didn't realize that there was someone in their dormitory with the same name as the top scorer.
Wen Zhicai had already sensed something was wrong. He had originally disliked Xu Xiu's carefree and irresponsible manner and wondered how someone like him could have gotten into Hangzhou University.
Yesterday, I couldn't figure out a problem, and Xu Xiu came over, glanced at it, and told me the answer and the solution.
After the name of the top scholar spread these past few days, he subconsciously felt that the top scholar was Xu Xiu.
When Pang Wenjun and Xiao Xu returned to their dormitory after class, they saw Xu Xiu there reading a manuscript, surprisingly not playing on his phone or computer like Wen Zhicai.
Just as the two were about to make a joke, Wen Zhicai stopped them, saying, "Old Xu and I have some issues to discuss, so you two shouldn't bother us."
Pang Wenjun and Xiao Xu looked at the two men with blank expressions, wondering, "Why is Old Wen calling Xu Xiu 'Old Xu' now? Doesn't he usually ignore us?"
Today, a teacher from the Academic Affairs Office approached Xu Xiu and said that he would be giving a speech at the opening ceremony. They then gave him a copy of the speech and asked him to read it carefully.
Xu Xiu asked if he could improvise. The teacher from the Academic Affairs Office said that he could, but it had to be positive and uplifting.
The following day, the undergraduate commencement ceremony was held at the Jingang Campus. Pang Wenjun, Xiao Xu, Xu Xiu, and Wen Zhicai sat in the same row, right after the leaders finished their speeches.
The host enthusiastically said, "Now, I am very honored to invite a special student, Xu Xiu, this year's top science student, to come up on stage and give a speech."
"Let's give a warm round of applause to welcome Xu Xiu."
Applause erupted from the audience. At that moment, Xu Xiu stood up. Before Pang Wenjun and Xiao Xu could react, one of them blurted out, "Old Xu, they're calling for the top science student, why are you standing up...?"
Wen Zhicai shook his head helplessly on the side. He now felt that these two were the oddballs who had gotten in.
The two stared in disbelief as Xu Xiu went up on stage. Xu Xiu first bowed slightly to the leaders on the podium.
When the girls in the audience saw Xu Xiu, they all gasped in surprise.
"Wow, my idol."
"So handsome."
"I thought all top scorers were bookworms who wore glasses."
"I will definitely get his WeChat."
The girls near Xu Xiu's seat, in particular, had already guessed that Pang Wenjun, Xiao Xu and he were in the same dormitory, and they all started to go over to ask Xu Xiu for his WeChat ID or phone number.
As a result, the two of them did not feel any attraction for the first time, completely ignoring the girls around them who greeted them, as if they had seen through the vanities of the world and entered a monastery.
The host's first reaction upon seeing Xu Xiu was also how handsome this junior was. Before formally asking him anything, he couldn't help but jokingly ask, "Junior, you look very handsome today?"
"I'm just handsome today, but my senior is always beautiful."
Xu Xiu responded humorously.
A chorus of cheers erupted from the audience, but one voice stood out from the rest: Wang Mengqi shouted, "Pah, scumbag!"
Wang Mengqi made a point of finding Xiao Ruoyan to sit with her today, but as soon as Xu Xiu went on stage, he started flirting with the senior, which made her furious.
Xiao Ruoyan simply lowered her head and fiddled with her slender fingers, lost in thought.
In the other direction, Liu Qianxue had her brows furrowed and wore an expression that said "keep away."
The host smiled shyly and handed the microphone to Xu Xiu.
Xu Xiu took the microphone and, contrary to usual practice, first bowed to the audience before saying, "It is my honor to be classmates with you all."
This move elicited even more enthusiastic applause from the audience. After bowing, Xu Xiu began his speech in an orderly fashion.
"Respected school leaders, teachers, and dear students:"
Hello everyone!
I am a freshman at Hangzhou University, and I am honored to be here to give a speech on behalf of all the freshmen.
First of all, I would like to extend my greetings to everyone. I believe everyone is filled with anticipation and excitement for the upcoming university life. Hangzhou University has always been my dream school.
This place not only boasts excellent teaching staff and first-class facilities, but also an inspiring learning atmosphere and a rich and diverse campus culture.
We are about to embark on a new journey in life here, embracing new challenges and opportunities.
"......"
The first half was delivered in a very formal and official manner, following the script perfectly.
"Finally, I'd like to say that I'm sure you're all curious as to why I didn't go to Tsinghua or Peking University but instead came to Hangzhou University."
As he spoke, the leaders in the audience subtly changed their expressions, fearing that Xu Xiu might say something detrimental to the school.
Xu Xiu paused at this point, and the audience fell into an unusual silence, eager to know the reason.
"I chose Hangzhou University because it's close to home..."
The students in the audience burst into laughter upon hearing Xu Xiu's words and seeing his expression.
But the school leaders weren't in the mood to laugh; their expressions were rather unpleasant.
Xu Xiu then said, "Don't laugh, everyone, this is actually one of the reasons."
"Actually, I think Hangzhou University has its own advantages. Who says you have to go to Tsinghua or Peking University?"
"Ultimately, learning depends on oneself. There are no truly good or bad schools among the top ten in the country."
"Many people may not know this, but a few months before the college entrance examination, I probably wouldn't have been able to get into Hangzhou University."
Upon hearing Xu Xiu's words, a gasp of surprise rippled through the audience. Xu Xiu wasn't exaggerating; his grades were already abysmal when he was reborn.
"So coming to Hangzhou University doesn't feel like lowering my status; on the contrary, I feel incredibly honored. What I've seen and learned these past few days has made me even more determined in my choice."
Xu Xiu's flattery was perfectly timed, and the leaders in the audience all relaxed their brows.
When Xiao Ruoyan heard Xu Xiu mention that it was close to home, she felt as if she had been struck hard in the heart, because the reason she didn't go to Tsinghua or Peking University was also because she wanted to be close to home.
Why would Xu Xiu also say it's because it's close to home?
She dared not think in any particular direction, because she believed that was one of the most unlikely reasons she could possibly be.
After Xu Xiu finished his speech, he bowed and prepared to leave the stage, but the host stopped him. Just before Xu Xiu finished his speech, the host received a request from a leader through his earpiece.
Let her interact with Xu Xiu more. In previous years, the opening ceremony was very proper and orderly. This year, it is rare to have the topic of the top scorer in the college entrance examination.
They were hoping to get the school trending on social media through this opening ceremony.
Chen Ziming had a great liking for this top-scoring junior, and now that she had the power to ask questions without restraint, she could finally ask whatever she wanted.
There's no need to follow the pre-arranged process.
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