Looking at the eager eyes below the stage, the girl could only smile and adjust the position of the microphone in front of her.
Now that we're already here, there's no way we can refuse anymore.
"Hello, my name is Qi Jiu, and I am a member of the Chinese team. I am here to participate in an international academic competition."
A simple self-introduction was met with thunderous applause throughout the lecture hall as soon as the words were spoken.
Looking at the three different colored people in the audience, she realized for the first time how small the world was.
This single lecture hall brought together people of all skin colors and faces from all over the world.
"I didn't prepare anything, please forgive me."
The girl turned her head and glanced at the information about herself behind her, then smiled.
"With so many identities, some people might think I'm amazing, and others might think many of my current roles are fantastic, but this is the reality. What I want to tell you is that none of this is a dream; you are all elites from top universities..."
Although she was called to the stage by those two old thieves at the last minute, she didn't stutter at all; on the contrary, she spoke very fluently.
Yu Qi and the others sat in their seats, their eyes lighting up as they looked at the dazzling figure in front of them. "My God, I've never felt that my idol was so great."
Chang Xiaoyuan looked at the girl on the podium and laughed, "What are you saying? Didn't you like Qi Jiu before? You called her 'idol' every day."
"This is different." Yu Qi pouted, her eyes fixed on Qi Jiu without taking them off.
Although the girl on the stage was called up at the last minute, she didn't stumble once during her speech, and her aura seemed even more pronounced.
They didn't seem like the friends who were around them on a daily basis, but rather... the world's elite.
"The Qi Jiu of the past was someone who shone brightly on television as an actress, but she is completely different from the one she is now. The one she is now is like... how to say it, I can't describe it, but she is just better."
Yu Qi shook her head in frustration. Although she couldn't describe the feeling, it was definitely real.
An Ran nodded, her face showing agreement.
"Now she is like a successful person standing in a high position, shining brightly in a high position."
And they are those children who are thirsting for knowledge and eager for it; what these children yearn for is Qi Jiu's current position.
After a short while, Qi Jiu smiled and said, "This is what I want to say to you right now. University is your starting point. Don't be confused. It's important to do your best in the present."
Many people may wonder why she has achieved so much at her age.
But these people are not her, they don't have that destroyed past, so it's normal that ordinary people don't understand.
Back next to An Ran and the others, the girl looked at their staring eyes and helplessly pursed her lips.
"What, is this the first time you've met me?"
Chang Xiaoyuan shook his head. "Although it's not the first day I've met you, it's the first day I've met someone as radiant as you."
None of my family members understand this; my friends suddenly transformed into those experienced, top-notch individuals at the lecture.
As the people in the lecture hall slowly left, An Ran looked at the girl who remained motionless in her seat and, in perfect unison, did not move either.
Immediately afterwards, two figures appeared in front of them.
"Vice Principal? Principal?"
"You two old scoundrels, should I start charging fees to your Erlin University?" Qi Jiu was the first to object, looking at the two of them.
"Old, old thief?"
Hearing the way she addressed them, the people next to her were stunned. Before they could react, they saw Qi Jiu stand up from her seat.
"How come I've never heard of such a part in academic competitions before?"
The vice principal smiled and said, "Since you've come all this way, I'll take this opportunity to introduce you to the students here and let them know that there's another strong contender in this competition. Be prepared, and don't make things too ugly."
It will also let those arrogant brats know that they are never the pinnacle of this world.
"So, I've become a tool too?"
Upon hearing this, the two men in front of him chuckled, a hint of guilt flashing across their faces, and remained silent.
Seeing the two of them like this, Qi Jiu understood most of it.
The air suddenly went quiet. Watching the girl pick up her book and leave, the two quickly stepped in front of her.
"This competition will only last a week. Are you interested in staying after the competition? It's been a long time since you've been to Erling University."
The principal's eyes held a probing look, and the vice-principal beside him nodded in agreement, "You've come all this way, why don't you stay a few more days?"
The girl looked at the two people in front of her and shook her head. "I don't have time. Besides, I don't want to be a tool here for nothing."
As soon as she finished speaking, the two vice-principals saw the little girl leave with her friends.
The two wanted to stop them, but ultimately they didn't have the guts.
"Why does it have to be this brat with a bad temper?"
The principal shook his head helplessly, watching Qi Jiu's departing figure with a doting smile on his lips. "But speaking of which, I wish she were my granddaughter."
"I want to too."
If word got out, I'd be incredibly proud; I might as well just retire at home.
Leaving the classroom, Qi Jiu looked at the familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar surroundings outside, then squinted at the sun in the sky.
"It's a bit too bright."
An Ran chuckled behind her. "Isn't it better to be a little dazzling? Otherwise, what's the point of trying so hard to shine?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Qi Jiu paused, then smiled. "That's true."
Otherwise, what's the point of working hard? Didn't you want to shine in the first place?
Although the living conditions and environment here are not easy to adapt to, the competition schedule has been moved up.
Wearing the uniforms of the Chinese national team, Qi Jiu and the others are fighting for China today. Every word and action they take here, as well as the honor they receive, is linked to China.
This is also to prove that China is no less than other countries on the international stage.
The pre-match preparations were not held in a lecture hall, but in Erlin University's largest studio.
When Qi Jiu and the others arrived, the room was already quite full, with spectators watching the match and competitors like Qi Jiu. Each table was decorated with the flag of a different country.
The white and red outfits, along with the national flag on their chests, became their source of confidence at that moment.
Looking at the packed studio and the national flags hanging around it, An Ran and the others experienced the solemnity of this competition for the first time.
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