"This is a task assigned by higher-ups. We can't refuse." Qin Youfu interrupted her. "We're at the opening ceremony, and teachers are definitely the most important. The higher-ups will definitely want to see how our teaching staff is doing. As the current leader of the faculty, you definitely need to come on stage and say a few words about our school's purpose and educational philosophy."
"This..." Qin Youfu had said so, and Qin Ying had no way to refuse. She hesitated for a moment and finally agreed, "Okay, I'll think about how to say it."
"That's right." Qin Youfu nodded with satisfaction. "I'm leaving now. You can think about it slowly."
He left, leaving Qin Ying at home racking her brains. After finally finishing a manuscript, she was still unsure, so she took the manuscript to ask Su Qingyun.
"Yunyun, take a look at this speech. How is it going?"
Su Qingyun took it, read it carefully, and gave a thumbs up after reading it. "Not bad, it's well written and very contagious."
"Really?" Qin Ying asked uncertainly.
"Of course!" Su Qingyun affirmed, "When the time comes, just stand on the stage and read the manuscript aloud. I guarantee you'll be greeted with applause."
Su Qingyun was not saying words to comfort her mother. The manuscript was indeed well written. There were no fancy or empty sentences. It was just plain and simple words. It also mentioned a lot of suggestions about the school, which were all very constructive. It was obvious that a lot of thought was put into writing it.
Her confident look made Qin Ying laugh, "Are you so sure?"
"certainly."
"What if I'm too nervous to speak?" Qin Ying asked deliberately.
"It's okay, Mom. Just treat everyone here as your students and give your lectures as you would in class. If that doesn't work, just treat everyone here as ordinary people. That way, you won't be afraid."
"Everyone is a cabbage and radish? Even the leader?" Qin Ying was amused.
Su Qingyun thought about it and smiled mischievously, "Leaders are more juicy cabbages and radishes."
"Hahahahahaha!" Qin Ying laughed so hard that she fell over, and the slight nervousness she felt disappeared without a trace.
The opening ceremony organized by Qin Youfu was grand and soon arrived as scheduled. The town leaders kept their promise and came to show their support. The deputy mayor and even the deputy director of the Education Bureau were present.
Qin Youfu stepped onto the stage with a broad smile on his face and began his speech. "Today is the opening ceremony of our Luoshui Village Primary School. I believe everyone knows that building this school was not easy. It took a lot of manpower, material resources, and financial resources to bring it to life."
"Our Luoshui Village is not wealthy. In the past, few people could read, let alone go to school. Later, we started literacy classes, and some people learned to read, but there is still a long way to go in education. The country is now vigorously promoting education, especially in remote towns like ours. Education work must be done well."
"At the beginning of the school's preparations, I told everyone about the importance of education. I'm very pleased that the villagers in our village are aware and understand this. Later, every household contributed money when funds were insufficient. Here, I, Qin Youfu, on behalf of all the students who will attend this school, would like to express my gratitude to everyone and thank you for your support of our work."
Qin Youfu finished speaking and bowed deeply.
"You're welcome, Captain! This is what we should do." Someone in the audience immediately shouted, followed by thunderous applause.
"Okay!" Qin Youfu said with a smile, "Next, let's invite our teacher representative, Teacher Qin Ying, to come to the stage and give a speech."
The Su family immediately applauded, clapping so hard that their palms turned red.
Qin Ying wore a new outfit today, a bright blue one, with her hair neatly combed into a shiny braid and fair skin. At first glance, she looked like a girl in her twenties.
She stood on the stage and looked at the large crowd of people below. Her heart started beating fast. Then she saw her daughter raising her hand high and giving a thumbs up.
Qin Ying felt strangely relieved. Yunyun was right. These were just cabbages and radishes. There was nothing to worry about.
After hypnotizing herself several times, Qin Ying completely relaxed. She cleared her throat and said, "Hello, villagers and leaders. I am Qin Ying from Luoshui Village. I am honored to be the teacher representative for this event. I have something to say..."
Her voice was not loud, but everyone could hear it clearly, and her tone was calm and powerful.
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