"We can also arrange for you to stay in a dedicated faculty dormitory on campus, with free water and electricity, so you can come and do research anytime."
"How about it, do you want to consider it?"
When Xia Zhining heard this, her eyes lit up:
"So there's such a thing! When will the dorm keys be given to you?"
"...Ahem, no, I mean, it's my honor to contribute to the school, so I'll show off my ugliness!"
When Principal Su heard this, he immediately frowned and objected: "How can this be possible!"
"She didn't prepare anything and was dressed so plainly, not formally at all! She didn't even write a speech. If she goes on stage like this, won't she ruin the opening ceremony?"
Principal Su waved his hands anxiously, "All the major media outlets in Jiangcheng are in the audience today!"
Principal Li, however, remained calm and patted Principal Su on the shoulder. "So, what else can we do now? We can't just stand him up!"
"What's more, I believe in Zhining's ability."
He said with a firm tone and a slight smile, with the confidence he would show to his favorite student: "I will bear the consequences."
Principal Li changed the subject, a teasing smile flashed in his eyes, and he lowered his voice and said to Principal Su:
"But...if Xia Zhining gives a particularly exciting speech later, Principal Su, you have to be generous and arrange that dormitory for her. Don't be stingy!"
Principal Su was choked and speechless. He turned his head to look at Xia Zhining behind him and couldn't help but sigh:
"Did I owe you something in my past life? You're here to collect the debt!"
After the two student representatives finished their speeches, the host on the stage introduced them enthusiastically: "Next, let us solemnly invite the last important speaker——"
"Outstanding alumnus, director of Senyu Zoo, and winner of the National Outstanding Young Veterinarian Award: Xia Zhining!"
A burst of curious discussion suddenly broke out from the audience: "Xia Zhining? That name sounds familiar. Who is it?"
"Isn't she the senior who teamed up with a stray cat to catch the takeaway thief?"
"Wow! It's her! I heard that only two people have won the National Young Veterinarian Award so far. She's one of them?!"
"Our College of Veterinary Medicine has such a great talent hidden within it. Why hasn't it been publicized before?"
"That's what I mean! The whole screen was full of praise for how amazing Xia Qingqing was that day. I really thought our school couldn't find another capable fighter!"
For Xia Zhining, who once spoke eloquently in both languages at international exchange forums, a small opening ceremony was no problem at all. Even though she had no preparation, she was not at all nervous.
Xia Zhining walked onto the stage gracefully and greeted the audience with a bright smile.
Different from the same old opening speech.
Xia Zhining gave a speech based on her own thrilling escape experience from poachers in the snow-capped mountains when she was rescuing animals abroad.
The students who were originally a little drowsy suddenly sat up straight as if they were acupunctured, with their eyes wide open, as if they were not listening to a speech at the beginning of the school year, but following an immersive adventure drama.
The scene was completely silent, with only Xia Zhining's clear and calm voice echoing in the room, affecting everyone's hearts!
The opening ceremony was quite noisy, with loud speakers blaring and crowds of people talking. Even drones whizzing by in the sky dragging streamers were heard from time to time.
Such a lively atmosphere naturally attracted the attention of many "little residents" around the school.
The fierce bandit bird and the wagtail group also came to watch the fun chirping.
They landed in groups of three or two on nearby tree branches and eaves, looking at the podium curiously.
When the fierce birds saw Xia Zhining standing on the stage, they all chirped in surprise:
[Wow! Isn't this the human boss who can understand us?!]
[Why is she here? Is she going to stay at this school permanently? This is terrifying!]
[Will she become the school bully here and send Big Bird to bully us every day?]
[No...Aren't our days of impunity over?]
The oldest-looking bird in the flock, the "old bandit" with slightly weathered feathers, the "Old Bandit" Wagtail, suddenly tilted its head and made a bold suggestion:
[How about… we quickly ask her out now? Give her some support! Maybe she'll be a little nicer to us later, or even have those big guys protect us at school?]
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