Chapter 200: Waiting to Speak on Stage (Part 1)

The Li family’s celebration banquet was bustling with activity.

Red flags were waving, firecrackers were sounding, and the place was packed with people, shoulder to shoulder.

Not only did their relatives and friends come, but many common folks also flocked to the event, creating a sea of people numbering in the thousands.

Everyone was offering congratulations.

The goal was to establish a good relationship with Li Sibo’s family, laying a foundation for their own future development and that of their children.

As the old saying goes,

Poor people standing at the crossroads wielding steel hooks cannot hook their own kin.

Rich people wielding swords and clubs in the deep mountains cannot disperse their unrighteous friends.

This is human nature.

Not surprising.

Nor particularly despicable.

Because, deep down, all animal groups tend to gravitate towards power and influence, a timeless truth that cannot be eroded.

“It’s so lively…”

Shen Lingyao was deeply moved, filled with nothing but envy, “When we both get into Ji Province University, let’s also hold one together!”

Zhao Qingfeng nodded.

Upon entering the lobby on the first floor, the first task was to write in the gift registry. He generously took out 500 yuan, “Uncle, 500, for the top scorer.”

What?

The person recording the gifts, with a cigarette dangling from his mouth, looked up, “What do you mean…”

Zhao Qingfeng smiled, “I’m giving a gift of 500 yuan. Put down my name, as the top scorer.”

Confidence!

Generosity!

And a bit of a jab at Li Sibo.

Some of the onlookers recognized Zhao Qingfeng, “Isn’t this the kid who swore to be in the top three of the county? Old Liu, don’t listen to his nonsense. His name is Zhao Qingfeng. What top scorer? Li Sibo is the top scorer!”

It didn’t matter.

It was just a joke.

After giving the gift money.

Zhao Qingfeng took Shen Lingyao’s hand and made their way to the front row.

It was incredibly lively.

The large venue, capable of accommodating thousands, was already filled with dozens of large round tables, and the menu was filled with meat dishes. It was clear that Li Sibo’s mother was very confident, not only wanting to highlight Li Sibo’s achievements but also to show off their family’s strength.

At that moment, Li Sibo had just finished communicating with the band. He was going to sing and then give a speech. Seeing Zhao Qingfeng arrive, he was first startled, then pleased, and hurried over to ask, “Zhao Qingfeng, what are you doing here?”

Zhao Qingfeng pointed to the camera behind him, “Didn’t I perform a heroic act yesterday? The reporters interviewed me, but only got halfway through. I heard that your family especially invited all the city’s reporters, so I wanted to come over and see.”

This was not at the invitation of Li Sibo’s family.

The city’s reporters, with their ‘far-sighted’ approach, had also determined that Li Sibo would be the top scorer.

During the university entrance examination season,

How could there be no programs about the university entrance examination?

And interviewing the top scorer about their study experience and feelings was what everyone was most interested in during this period.

“Oh!”

Li Sibo nodded and then turned to shout, “Mom, Zhao Qingfeng is here!”

Li Sibo’s mother was also startled.

She had no respect for Zhao Qingfeng and was filled with resentment towards Shen Lingyao, who she believed was ‘trying to seduce’ her son. Seeing these two ‘despicable people’ sitting in the front row, she didn’t kick them out. Instead, she made a suggestion that could potentially embarrass Zhao Qingfeng in front of the entire county.

“Student Zhao!”

Li Sibo’s mother appeared very enthusiastic, “After our Little Bo finishes singing and speaking, why don’t you come up and say a few words too! You know, being good at studies has its reasons, and being poor at them does too. Our Little Bo can share his success experience with the students below, and you can share your experience of failure, helping everyone to avoid pitfalls and not end up in a total mess.”

As she finished speaking.

Shen Lingyao’s cheeks immediately puffed up in anger.

What’s this!

How dare she try to humiliate someone like that.

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