"Many seniors have already talked about study methods. Let me repeat, it's basically just that: preview, listen to lectures, review, and practice exercises."
"No skill is as important as practical application. Only by doing more problems and understanding the patterns can you apply what you have learned to other situations. Laying a solid foundation is more important than anything else. With a solid foundation, you can solve most problems and get the points you deserve."
"The rest depends on your own abilities and expectations. If you want to go further, you have to work harder than the average person. Otherwise, with thousands of students, how can you stand out?"
“Talent and hard work are equally important, but talent doesn’t guarantee success, and hard work doesn’t mean stupidity. If you’re willing to work hard on something, you’re already smarter than most people.”
"So, don't be too hard on yourself, don't push yourself too hard, and don't give up easily. You only live once, for only a few short decades, so why not enjoy your life to the fullest? Whether you study or not, just make sure you have a clear conscience."
When Lan Shuang said this, the audience fell completely silent. Everyone gradually became focused from their initial curiosity and indifference.
"I've made peace with myself, so I chose to meet a better version of myself and stop dwelling on the past. During adolescence, we might be too shy to talk about our expectations and dreams, thinking we might be laughed at or thought we were overestimating our own abilities. But who says it's okay to overestimate your own abilities?"
She raised her head, put down her speech manuscript, and smiled at the young faces. "Youth is short but beautiful, and the recklessness of youth only lasts for a few short years. If you don't fight and be brave now, when you are older and your passion has cooled, you will be ridiculed if you try to be reckless again. So, here today, I want to bravely say to myself -"
"I just want to study hard, get into my favorite university, and choose my favorite major. I don't want to be chosen, I want to take the initiative! There are no obstacles that cannot be overcome. Time cannot be turned back, and the years will not come back. I want to move forward and I want a bright and brilliant future!"
"My speech is over, thank you everyone."
Lan Shuang's clear voice pierced the sky and echoed in the playground. The dean widened his eyes slightly and looked at Lao Tie. This was different from the speech he had seen! Could she be improvising?
Lao Tie looked back innocently, what happened?
Dean of Studies: “…”
You ask me? I want to ask you something else. Don't you think there's something wrong?
Lao Tie shrugged: I don’t think so.
Dean of Studies: “…”
He secretly glanced at the leader beside him, only to see him secretly wiping away tears. The dean of studies: "?"
Why am I telling you I'm touched?
After Lan Shuang's speech, the playground fell silent for a moment. At that moment, someone suddenly ran out from Class 2, shouting, "Well said! You're the best!"
Lan Shuang was stunned when someone she hadn't seen before suddenly appeared before her. "Zhou Zhou?"
Qin Zhou ran over and stood in front of her, panting slightly, then produced a large bunch of lilies from behind him.
"Progressive representatives, keep up the good work!"
She smiled and held the flowers in front of Lan Shuang. Lan Shuang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but she was deeply moved. "Why lilies?"
Qin Zhou smiled and said, "I wish us a long and happy marriage."
The teacher next to him couldn't help laughing.
Lan Shuang reached out to take the bouquet. Qin Zhou pinched her face and said, "Just kidding. I think lilies are beautiful and pure, and they suit you very well."
She hugged her across the bouquet and whispered in her ear, "You will get better and better."
Lan Shuang's nose felt sore, and she hugged her back tightly: "Well, thank you."
The students on the playground watched this scene and suddenly burst into warm applause, whistles rang out one after another, and everyone laughed in good faith.
The dean of studies hesitated whether to let the two people go, but seeing that the principal and vice principal next to him both looked relieved, he decided not to say anything.
The golden morning sun fell on the girl, gentle and bright, and their shadows overlapped and were stretched very long.
…
This speech allowed everyone to get to know Lan Shuang in a new way. Compared to the arrogant, gloomy, or scheming and unscrupulous image in the rumors, the real Lan Shuang looks bright and confident. Because she has lost a lot of weight, the contours of her facial features have become clearer, and everyone has discovered that she is really beautiful.
Humans are visual animals and are always attracted to beautiful things. So no matter how much you say something, it is not as impactful as seeing it with your own eyes.
After this incident, the negative comments about Lan Shuang gradually decreased. In addition, the third and second years of high school had reached a critical moment, and no one cared about the gossip anymore.
This semester is harder than any other. We will be divided into classes soon, and whether to study liberal arts or science is a difficult question that everyone needs to think carefully about.
But for Lan Shuang, this was not a need to consider at all. When filling out her application form, she directly chose literature without any hesitation.
Qin Zhou saw this and asked her, "Why don't you reconsider it, or discuss it with your brother?"
"No, he listens to me." Lan Shuang handed her the form confidently, "I'm studying liberal arts."
"Why? Your grades in math, physics and chemistry are also good." Qin Zhou took the form and sent a message to his parents first.
Lan Shuang leaned back and said weakly, "Good grades don't mean I like it. Studying math, physics, chemistry, and biology is too painful for me. I still prefer the humanities. Interest is the best teacher. Instead of forcing myself, it's better to stick to my heart."
Qin Zhou nodded when he heard it: "That's true."
"So what do you plan to study in college?"
Lan Shuang pinched her chin and said, "Well, that's a good question. I actually want to study history."
"Ah?" Qin Zhou was stunned. "Are you serious?"
Lan Shuang nodded: "I want to learn something that interests me."
In the world she had visited before, because the original owner had already chosen a major, she learned a lot of things that she was not very interested in. This time she finally had the opportunity to choose, and she wanted to learn something different.
As for employment, she wasn't really worried because her family owned a company and she had a lot of experience in this area, including human resources management, public relations, design, finance...
She had experience with all of these and could get the hang of it quickly, so there was no need to learn them all from scratch.
Qin Zhou didn't know, so he was worried about her. She advised: "You should discuss it with your family. If they agree, it would be a good idea."
"Don't worry, I will." Lan Shuang knew that she was doing it for her own good, so she accepted it with a smile.
In this way, their intention to divide the classes was decided.
But this is just preliminary. A parent meeting will be held later to analyze the pros and cons of liberal arts and science for parents. After Mu Yan came, he listened casually and did not change his opinion. He respected Lan Shuang's choice.
(End of this chapter)
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