Volume 1: Student Life Chapter 378 Perfect Graduation
"Learn extensively, inquire carefully, think carefully, discern clearly, and practice diligently..."
Chen Zhou directly stated the origin of the theme of this speech at the beginning.
Because no one had seen Chen Zhou's speech in advance, after notifying Chen Zhou, President Sun only asked whether he was ready.
After getting Chen Zhou's affirmative answer, he didn't ask any more questions.
So, no one knows the content of Chen Zhou’s speech today.
Logically speaking, this situation should not happen.
Perhaps because of the confidence in Chen Zhou himself, this situation has now occurred.
But this is not a bad situation.
Principal Qiu, Dean Sun and others were all stunned when they heard Chen Zhou say this.
Speaking of which, if it hadn't been mentioned in research because of its "climbing" to the United Nations, it is estimated that no one would know about this eight-character school motto.
However, Principal Qiu and his colleagues were different from the teachers and students of Yan University who came later. They were more or less aware of the eight-character school motto.
So, when they heard this eight-character school motto, their expressions changed.
The look in his eyes when he looked at Chen Zhou also became enthusiastic.
They didn't expect that Chen Zhou had even studied the history of Yanda University in preparation for his speech at the graduation ceremony.
They were also somewhat relieved.
If it wasn’t Chen Zhou, it was someone else.
It may be another speech full of praise and beautiful vision.
Since Chen Zhou chose this eight-character school motto as the theme, it naturally cannot be separated from the history of Yanda.
Chen Zhou has his own little thoughts.
He hopes to leave something behind through this graduation speech.
On the stage, Chen Zhou's emotional speech quickly resonated with the students below.
When it comes to truth, no one knows less than anyone else.
But being able to explain the truth to others is another matter altogether .
Principal Qiu looked at Chen Zhou on the stage, feeling deeply moved.
Such excellent students are rare!
Dean Sun felt similarly. He had originally thought that Chen Zhou, who was so talented in science, would not be very good at liberal arts or Chinese.
But I didn't expect that I was wrong this time.
Dean Yang, Wu Xiping and Zhang Zhongyuan felt more directly.
This kid, what's not amazing about him?
The language skills and speaking ability are pretty good!
Chen Zhou's three roommates, Zhao Qiqi, Zhu Mingli, and Li Li, were also watching the graduation ceremony.
They stared at Chen Zhou on the stage in amazement.
This was the first time they saw Chen Zhou speak so eloquently, so well, and so contagiously.
The three of them thought at the same time: "Brother Chen, could it be that you used this trick to woo Yi Yi? This is not fair, why didn't you teach us this before?"
Zhao Qiqi and Zhu Mingli, in particular, decided immediately to catch Chen Zhou and ask for advice as soon as the graduation ceremony was over.
With such eloquence, maybe I won’t have to be single for the remaining two years?
Li Jing, You Yurou and other two who shared the same dormitory with Yang Yiyi were so excited that their eyes were shining.
If it weren’t for this graduation ceremony, who would have known that Chen Zhou had such a hidden skill?
In fact, the three of them have always been very envious of Yang Yiyi.
Now, I can only envy her even more...
At this time, Yang Yiyi, the object of envy of the three sisters in the dormitory, was sitting in the audience with sparkling eyes.
I silently said in my heart, the same words I said at the 100-day oath-taking ceremony: "So handsome~"
At this moment, Chen Zhou on the podium had his own buff for speaking.
His words are extremely penetrating.
"…Yenchi University was originally established for China to strengthen itself, and students at Yanchi University should not forget this original intention."
“…Yanshan University has experienced hardships and also glory. After returning from this difficult time, we should stick to our original aspirations!”
"…In the days of the United Nations, a group of ragged intellectuals stood tall and proud between heaven and earth."
“This is the noble spirit that Yanda students should have!”
Chen Zhou quoted from classics and made many witty remarks.
If you don’t know, you might think this is a student from the Chinese Department of Yan University.
However, the person on the stage happened to be a science student who had solved world-class mathematical problems and participated in national-level physics courses.
What’s even more amazing is that no one felt uncomfortable.
Instead, my heart was filled with emotions as Chen Zhou told my story.
Chen Zhou didn't stop for a moment and threw out all his words.
Finally, Chen Zhou ended his speech to outstanding graduates with a poem.
"Finally, I would like to give a poem to everyone and to myself."
"Moving thousands of feet to meet the sky, the great roc spreads its wings and bathes in the clouds. Looking down, I admire the three worlds in pity, and the vast peaks and the vast sky are half white."
“Thank you everyone!”
In the audience, after a brief silence, Principal Qiu led the applause.
Then came the leaders who came to attend the graduation ceremony, including President Sun, President Yang, Wu Xiping, Zhang Zhongyuan and other Yenching University professors.
There was warm applause from the audience.
Lasts forever.
Chen Zhou bowed deeply and slowly walked off the stage.
The warm applause always accompanied Chen Zhou's footsteps and never diminished.
The applause gradually disappeared until Chen Zhou came to his seat and sat down.
A senior student sitting next to Chen Zhou.
No, now we are all graduates and can no longer be called seniors.
The classmate next to Chen Zhou glanced at him quietly and couldn't help asking, "Boss, you used to study liberal arts, right? Or did you switch from liberal arts to science?"
Chen Zhou burst out laughing, thinking that this classmate must not pay much attention to Weibo.
Back then, he was pushed to the top of Weibo hot searches because of the composition incident.
Chen Zhou shook his head gently: "No, what's wrong?"
The student paused for a second and then asked, "Your speech was really brilliant, wasn't it? It feels better than any other speech contest held by Yanda University."
Chen Zhou felt a little embarrassed when he heard such words of praise in person.
He thought for a moment and said with a smile, "Maybe it's because I was good at Chinese in high school. I often got full marks for my Chinese essays..."
The classmate was stunned and speechless for a moment, feeling very regretful.
I really shouldn't have asked this question.
I was tricked by the boss again...
Turning back silently, this classmate didn't ask another question.
However, his question caused many of his classmates to exclaim at the same time: "Wow, that's awesome!"
On the stage, as the next part of the graduation ceremony continued.
Chen Zhou's pupils shrank slightly, and his expression froze for a moment.
Immediately, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth and he looked up at the stage.
The graduation ceremony was still going on, and the atmosphere created by Chen Zhou became more and more heated.
When the familiar "Yanyuan Love" is sung again in the cloud, the YNU graduates, with the mission of family and country on their shoulders and the instructions of their alma mater in their hearts, will set sail from a new starting point.
May this journey be filled with beautiful flowers, and may we still be young when we meet again.
It is worth mentioning that according to the "Decision on Commendation of Outstanding Graduates of 2016", this year Yanda awarded 1,636 students the honorary title of Outstanding Graduates of Yenching University in 2016, and recommended 524 students as Outstanding Graduates of Ordinary Higher Education Institutions in Yanjing City in 2016.
Among them, Chen Zhou's name ranks first!
No one among this year's graduates can surpass him!
Even if we go back further, it is estimated that there won't be another outstanding graduate like Chen Zhou in a few years or even a dozen years!
When Chen Zhou received the graduation certificate, degree certificate, and honorary certificate from Principal Qiu, he silently said in his heart: "Perfect graduation!"
