Chapter 90: Only Excited When Surpassing Myself (1/2)

Zhao Qingfeng had some words he wanted to say at the oath-taking ceremony.

Living this life again, he wanted to have a good talk with the world and say something to everyone who had been kind to him.

But.

It was too difficult to gather people together.

And some things were not suitable to say in certain situations.

The oath-taking ceremony was the perfect occasion for him to speak his heart.

He walked up to the main stage with firm steps, smiling and expressing his gratitude to Deputy County Chief Pang, then bowed to everyone in the audience before picking up the microphone.

“Zhao Qingfeng, I remind you not to talk nonsense…”

The Director of Academic Affairs warned him in a low voice, as nervous as Principal Gao.

“If you dare to spout nonsense, I won’t forgive you…”

As Deputy County Chief Pang took a drink of water, Principal Gao reminded him even more sternly, his hand trembling with agitation.

Zhao Qingfeng didn’t look at them, his lips curling into a smile. Facing all the teachers and students who were equally waiting to hear what he would say, he loudly spoke his mind.

“Firstly, my goal is to top the exams.”

The first sentence immediately provoked laughter from the audience.

A goal is only a goal if it’s achievable, otherwise, it’s just a daydream.

Why didn’t he say his goal was to land on the moon?

Li Sibo and his mother laughed the hardest, bending over and holding their stomachs as if listening to a tall tale.

Old Yan coughed violently twice, suddenly feeling a tightness in his chest.

Shen Lingyao frowned while watching and helped Qingfeng’s mother soothe her chest, with Ding Xiang listening helplessly beside them.

Zhao Qingfeng saw it all, clear as day.

He took a deep breath and continued to speak loudly.

“My family’s situation is probably already well known throughout the county.”

“If I don’t place in the top three in the county in this exam, my mother and I will be utterly defeated and become the laughing stock of the county.”

“So I’ve sworn to make a name for myself, to show them that Zhao Qingfeng is not to be taken lightly.”

“Mom, Aunt Ding, Old Ban, Yaoyao, Zhang Yang, and everyone who has been kind to me.”

“I don’t have any grand vows or prepared speeches.”

“All I want to say is one thing from the bottom of my heart, in the upcoming storms, I will be the one to shield and protect each of you.”

“So today, I want to make a solemn statement!”

“I!”

“Zhao Qingfeng!”

“Will start by becoming the top scorer and be your hero!”

“Please believe in me, even if there are temporary setbacks in the future, don’t give up on me, because I will never give up on myself!”

“Thank you, County Chief!”

“Thank you, Principal!”

“Thank you, teachers!”

“Thank you!”

As his words ended, Zhao Qingfeng bowed again and quickly walked down the main stage.

Cool!

The whole audience was stunned.

But becoming the top scorer and a hero, wasn’t that a bit too much?

Who doesn’t want to be a hero to their family and friends, but did Zhao Qingfeng have the strength for it?

He only scored a little over five hundred in the second mock exam, while the top scorer needed at least seven hundred points. Improving by over two hundred points in a month was something only a deity could achieve.

Qingfeng’s mother and Aunt Ding and others, however, didn’t think about doubting him.

At a certain moment, they were no longer concerned about whether he could become the top scorer but were moved by Zhao Qingfeng’s determined attitude.

After returning to his seat, Zhao Qingfeng smiled at everyone, his gaze firm.

Old Yan had thought about reprimanding him, but now he couldn’t, because among the people Zhao Qingfeng mentioned, he was clearly included. This teacher-student affection left him unable to speak, and he was moved at heart.

“Can you really top the exams?”

Shen Lingyao pinched Zhao Qingfeng hard, her expression both nervous and expectant.

“How would I know.”

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