Lu Mingfei, who had read Dragon Clan before slaying the dragon

"Don't be nervous." The Dean of Studies came to Lu Mingfei and Chu Zihang, handed them a few pieces of paper, and patted them on the shoulders. "The manuscript is ready, just read it. Be a little more emotional. There will be reporters coming to the school to take pictures on the anniversary day. The speeches of you two most outstanding and talked-about graduates will most likely be recorded in full and will definitely be posted on the news network. Maybe it will even appear in tomorrow's newspaper!"

The school was well prepared. Even though they were not sure Chu Zihang and Lu Mingfei would come before this, the speeches had already been prepared. Today was a very important day for Shilan Middle School, and the speech by the alumni representatives was one of the most important links. It would definitely be on the news. It was a necessary battle to establish the reputation of Shilan Middle School in the city and even the province, and no mistakes were allowed.

Lu Mingfei and Chu Zihang, surrounded by the principal and a group of school leaders, came to the school's newly built podium, with flags flying above their heads and magnificent buildings behind them.

There are already a lot of people watching on the playground, and it's just a sea of ​​heads. In such an occasion, after becoming successful, it is really cool to return to the campus in a neatly dressed manner to give a speech. The principals and leaders who were once high and mighty have become your supporting actors and beautiful foils. This is probably what boys desire to show off.

Looking at the envy and jealousy of the fellow students in the audience, their eyes are full of “one day I want to be as successful as this man”, and the fellow students are looking at you with admiring and infatuated eyes, saying in their hearts “after graduation I must marry a perfect man like this”, and your adrenaline soars... I have to say, having such an experience in life can really make people savor it for a lifetime.

But Chu Zihang and Lu Mingfei did not seem very excited at the moment. They even wore ordinary sportswear when going out. Even though the principal repeatedly expressed that he could provide brand-name formal wear, they were too lazy to change.

Chu Zihang was the first to walk to the front of the podium. The microphone had been set up, and there was even a teleprompter in a hidden corner in front of the podium, which was enough to show how well prepared the school was.

All the students and parents on the playground raised their heads and looked at the boy who was standing in the front of everyone. Some were whispering, some were talking loudly, and the voices even floated up to the podium.

It turns out that this is Chu Zihang. This is the feeling of most people. Some people say that this boy is a legend in Shilan Middle School. He has excellent grades, full marks in sports, and is particularly handsome. He is humble and low-key. He was admitted to a prestigious American university. He is humble and low-key, and his family conditions are also first-class. It is hard to imagine that there is such a perfect person in the world. The boys envy him, the girls admire him, and the parents think that their children will be so outstanding one day. Not only will they save themselves the trouble, but they will also be able to steal the show. In the future, when they meet other people's parents in the vegetable market, they can straighten their backs and have a bright face.

"As a graduate representative of Shilan Middle School, I am very happy and honored that the school leaders have given me this opportunity to speak in front of you all. Today is sunny and exciting. We gather together at our alma mater, express gratitude to our alma mater, and wish Shilan Middle School a happy 50th birthday!"

Lu Mingfei subconsciously looked up at the sky. It was so cloudy that it seemed like water was about to drip out, and yet the sun was shining brightly... Things prepared in advance shouldn't include variable factors like the weather. He didn't even bother to revise the speech when handing it to his senior brother. It was obvious from the moment he heard it that he was reading from a script.

As expected, the principal's voice scolding the dean of studies came from behind. The dean of studies nodded and admitted his mistake, saying that he didn't expect Chu Zihang to read it word for word, but there was no such uncontrollable factor in Lu Mingfei's speech.

There was still warm applause in the playground. No one came here to listen to the script. Everyone came to admire the outstanding graduates... Just because he was Chu Zihang, the legend of Shilan Middle School, with that great face, even if he didn't say anything and just stood there, people would applaud him.

"Over the past fifty years, we have gone through ups and downs, worked diligently for fifty years, and stood together for fifty years. Today we gather together and today we reap the rewards..."

Chu Zihang read the script word by word. His tone was quite steady, so steady that there was almost no fluctuation. In the past, when he was in class, the Chinese teacher always sighed and said that Chu Zihang was born to study science. His Chinese grades were good, but he had no emotion at all when reading the texts, like an artificial intelligence.

But this is also Chu Zihang's characteristic and his extremely strong personal style. When he stands there, he gives people a calm aura. Lu Mingfei looked at Chu Zihang's back and thought that his senior brother is worthy of being a legend of Shilan Middle School. He really perfectly meets all the fantasies of his junior brothers and sisters about a legendary senior.

Back then, when Lu Mingfei looked up at Chu Zihang on the stage from the audience, he was filled with emotion, thinking that one day he could become such an awesome person. But now, looking at Chu Zihang's back, he doesn't have so many emotions anymore. It took Lu Mingfei five years to get from the audience to the stage, but when he really got to this point today, he realized that the so-called honor and fame are the least important, and in the end they are just to satisfy his vanity.

In fact, many things in this world are always there for you when you can't get them, but become tasteless when they are within your reach... Lu Mingfei has gained a lot of important things along the way, and vanity is probably the least worth mentioning among them.

After Chu Zihang finished reading his speech, the audience applauded vigorously. A few little girls clapped so hard that their originally white and delicate palms turned red from clapping too hard... This kind of thing happened frequently in high school. There were many girls who fell in love with Chu Zihang at first sight, but few of them "met Chu and ruined their lives".

Because everyone understands one thing, Senior Brother Chu is everyone's Senior Brother Chu. He is more like a national husband and a dream lover. He is out of reach. The girls at Shilan Middle School have all fantasized about falling in love with Chu Zihang, but no one has ever felt that they can really get him or even possess him.

Chu Zihang quietly retreated behind the scenes. Then it was Lu Mingfei's turn. Lu Mingfei walked to the front of the podium. Chu Zihang was about the same height as him, so the microphone didn't even need to be adjusted. Lu Mingfei subconsciously cleared his throat.

However, he was almost startled by the thunderous applause from the audience, and he could hear someone calling his name.

But he didn't say anything yet, he just showed his face.

Lu Mingfei's eyes fell on the most enthusiastic people in the crowd... Xu Yanyan and Xu Miaomiao clapped their hands vigorously and shouted "Lu Mingfei is my classmate". Chen Wenwen also clapped as hard as she could. When she was standing in the audience, she dared to keep looking up at Lu Mingfei, but when Lu Mingfei's eyes swept over her, she subconsciously lowered her head. Lu Mingfei also saw Liu Miaomiao, his former classmates, and even the security guard at the door came to join in the fun.

Lu Mingfei knew that he was now very famous in Shilan Middle School, but he didn’t expect that he was so popular, because he knew that his appearance could not compare with Chu Zihang, but he could clearly see that several of his junior brothers and sisters looked at him with light in their eyes... Yes, he had also become a legendary figure in his alma mater. He was a legend in Kassel College, let alone Shilan Middle School?

Looking at these slightly immature boys and girls, Lu Mingfei thought of his student life for no reason, the loser in his dream, and the him in the real world who had worked hard for the past five years. Lu Mingfei turned around and glanced at Eiry... Ignoring the hopeful and expectant eyes of the principal and a group of leaders, Lu Mingfei suddenly wanted to talk about something different.

“I miss this moment very much… Seeing you is like seeing many of my past selves.” Lu Mingfei said to the thousands of students and parents in the audience.

"What's going on? Is this paragraph in the speech?" the principal asked the dean in a daze.

"No... I don't remember." The Dean of Studies explained with a stammer, "Lu Mingfei probably wrote it out of inspiration, but this opening is also quite good, with Nietzsche's style."

"Shilan Middle School is a very good school. I'm not talking about its faculty, its education level, or the study atmosphere with a small test every five days and a big test every week... Of course, Shilan Middle School is excellent in these aspects." Lu Mingfei's voice gradually rose a little, "What I want to say is that here, each of you can meet your own youth."

As he spoke, Lu Mingfei suddenly threw away the speech, and in everyone's sight, the white paper was blown into the sky.

The principal and the dean were both dumbfounded. They were all confused for a moment, and no one knew what Lu Mingfei was doing... Isn't this a speech for outstanding graduates? But he now looks like a rebellious student!

Unexpectedly, there was extremely enthusiastic applause from the playground.

Chapter 940 Little Goddess’ Banquet

Youth, this is the most exciting topic for high school boys and girls, because youth means that all good things are possible.

"Life is by no means a journey of adversity. Life is an experience. If you don't do well in the exam, you will feel a sense of accomplishment the next time you improve. If you have a conflict with your family, you will know that only your parents love you unconditionally in this world. If you don't catch up with the girl you like... then you are useless. Start over again, brother." Lu Mingfei paused, "Just kidding. If you don't catch up with her, then you don't catch up. Who hasn't had a few failed relationships during adolescence? A life without failed relationships is incomplete. How can you grow up if you haven't been dumped? How can you pick up prettier and better girls if you don't grow up?"

"If your mentality is good enough, you can enjoy every moment you are experiencing." Lu Mingfei said slowly, "You can enjoy happiness, achievement and pretense, but you can also enjoy failure, depression and even... loneliness."

When saying this, Lu Mingfei's mind suddenly emerged the city at night, the colorful lights of the prosperous CBD area in the distance, the bonfire-like light so close, yet out of reach. The perspective is on the rooftop of his aunt's house. If you look at it from a third-person perspective, you will find that a boy often sits in a dark corner, staring at the half of the city with bright lights in a daze, like a person looking at a grand bonfire and carnival from a distance, but his shadow is so quiet and lonely.

Looking back now, my emotions at that time were not entirely sad and upset. At that time, I also seemed to enjoy the loneliness as if I was the only one left in the world.

"In short, do whatever you want to do boldly. As long as it is not illegal, immoral, or anti-human, try whatever you want to do." Lu Mingfei smiled, "You can experience all the colors in your youth, but don't leave regrets in your life."

To the principal and other school leaders standing behind Lu Mingfei, what Lu Mingfei said was simply treasonous!

As a student... well, a former student, now an outstanding graduate representative, how could he speak like this in front of a group of students and their parents? Isn't this statement too rebellious and prematurely in love? In Chinese-style education, such behavior would be pulled out by the class teacher and the dean of studies as a negative example and shot!

Even if you don’t have much to say about your love for your alma mater, you can still talk about how you went from being the last in the class to being the first in the grade! Share your study methods and learning concepts. Although these things are boring and unoriginal, they are at least positive energy... Besides, there are reporters coming to the school today. Those paparazzi love to catch negative and exposed things. If this continues, the situation may get out of control!

"Principal...should I stop him?" the dean asked as if asking for instructions.

"Let's... wait and see." The principal was in a dilemma and couldn't make up his mind. "Let's see how the students and parents react. If he says something more outrageous, this speech must be interrupted no matter what. Let the studio cut off the signal directly. Otherwise, Shilan Middle School will really be on the front page of the news tomorrow!"

"I understand, I understand!" The dean perked up, holding a walkie-talkie in his hand, ready to notify the studio to turn off the power at any time.

School leaders were nervous and parents were confused, wondering if this was what the best student representatives said? They didn't talk about learning, education, or achievement... but instead talked about so-called youth?

These adults who lived through the 8090s and s have no real concept of "youth" in their minds. They only remember the strict crackdown on atmosphere and discipline at that time. However, in the hearts of every teenage boy and girl, there is always a shadow that comes and goes, and it has become very vague when they think about it now.

However, the students' reaction was extremely intense. Everyone thought that the speech by the graduating student representative would be a formulaic speech by a fool sharing academic achievements and praising their alma mater. Most of them gathered here to see a few legendary figures who had once been on campus and join in the fun, but they didn't expect to hear such a... radical speech, which simply touched their hearts!

Some people were whispering to each other, some were clapping, some were shouting "Lu Mingfei is awesome"... It was as if a throbbing fire was ignited in the hearts of many people.

“Maybe you had a miserable life in high school, maybe you had a lot of things that were not going as you wished, maybe after graduation you would lose touch with your best friends who used to go to the canteen together, go to the bathroom together, get punished by the teacher together…” Lu Mingfei looked at everyone and asked, “But so what?”

"You will never forget that hot and long summer, the harsh reprimands from your teachers, the novels you secretly read under the covers late at night, the books piled higher than your head on your desk, and the light that shone on your face through the gap in the curtains when you leaned back in your chair tiredly after the last class in the afternoon..."

Lu Mingfei's voice is soft but full of emotion. Compared with Chu Zihang, his talent for public speaking is much stronger. In fact, Lu Mingfei won a prize when he represented the school in a public speaking contest when he was in high school. He is very suitable for the genre of youth literature because he has experienced underestimation and loneliness as well as hard work and achievement. He can express his entire mental journey as a teenager just right, and everyone who hears him can find a miniature of themselves in his voice.

There was no applause this time because everyone was silent. Lu Mingfei's words gave such a vivid picture. This is something that everyone is about to experience, is experiencing or has experienced. Some people are looking forward to it, some are feeling emotional, and some are reminiscing... No one wants to interrupt his soft speech. Listening quietly is the greatest respect and reverence for the speaker.

The dean secretly glanced at the principal a few times, waiting for his instructions, but he found that the principal was also a little dazed, as if he was also absorbed in Lu Mingfei's speech.

"Even now, I still occasionally think of that hot summer." Lu Mingfei said, "There were cicadas chirping in the trees outside, hot air was rising from the asphalt road, and the tall buildings in the distance were crooked. There was a girl who loved to wear white dresses sitting at the table in front of me, and my deskmate was scribbling little figures on the book with a pencil. In the back seat were a pair of twin brothers who liked to discuss gossip..."

"Shilan Middle School may not be the best school. It does not have the best teachers, the highest admission rate, or the most luxurious and advanced educational facilities... but it is definitely a place worth remembering for all of you." Lu Mingfei concluded, "Your youth blossomed here, with both beauty and regret. You spent the most precious three years of your life here. I once read a sentence in a book, 'Since you were born on this land, try to love it.' I want to say, since you have entered Shilan Middle School, try to love it, because it carries your most ignorant and immature life."

"By the way, it's okay to fall in love early, but don't let it affect your studies and don't cause trouble to society." Lu Mingfei couldn't help but blurt out an unexpected rant, then he pointed at the school gate and said, "I'm very proud to have graduated from Shilan Middle School. I'm very happy to come back and see you all today. I love my alma mater very much."

There was silence for about ten seconds, and then there was overwhelming applause, cheers and applause. Both students and parents clapped hard. It was like a singer at a concert who had finished the finale and performed perfectly. Every fan generously expressed their enthusiasm and admiration.

"I'm sorry, Principal. The speech manuscript was accidentally blown away by the wind." Lu Mingfei stepped down from the podium and said to the principal apologetically, "I was afraid that the atmosphere would be too dull, so I wanted to say something different. I may not have performed well on the spot, but I hope I didn't cause any trouble, right?"

"No, no, it's so eloquent!" The principal smiled at Lu Mingfei, "As expected of someone who has won a prize in a speech contest for the school, Lu Mingfei's speech is very contagious! The high school life he described is very real, and his voice is very emotional, especially the last sentence 'I love my alma mater deeply', which is the finishing touch!"

The previous content was completely off track with the direction of the prepared speech, and even went against the original intention of the speech, but fortunately the last few sentences pulled it back together, and the atmosphere and response were very good... A speech cannot improve students' grades, nor can it rectify the school's discipline, but if it can make students feel a deeper sense of belonging to their alma mater, this speech is actually quite effective.

"Yes, yes. If I were a judge, I would definitely give Lu Mingfei a perfect score for this speech..." The dean of studies also chimed in with praise, but was poked in the ribs by the principal.

"Ahem, give it nine points. Full marks for literary talent and appeal. Lu Mingfei is indeed gifted in everything he does." The dean of studies changed the subject and played the good guy, "It's just... it's just that if there were less topics about premature love, it would be even more perfect if you could talk more about learning experiences and ways to improve yourself!"

"Everyone has their own path. If you learn from me, it will be hard to surpass me." Lu Mingfei smiled. "Shilan Middle School doesn't want to have a bunch of Lu Mingfei imitators, right?"

"That's right, that's right." The principal nodded on the surface, but said in his heart that if Shilan Middle School only had Chu Zihang and Lu Mingfei, he would wake up laughing in his dreams.

"Sakura is so awesome." Eri looked at Lu Mingfei with more admiration than the students on the playground.

"Eri, are you a little parrot?" Lu Mingfei scratched Eri's nose affectionately.

awesome!

Doing this in front of school leaders really gives me a unique sense of satisfaction!

"You say you don't like to show off, but you're actually trying to be cool." Su Xiaoqiang pouted, "Lu Mingfei, you're so hypocritical!"

"Hey, my wife is right next to me, can't you give me some face, old classmate?" Lu Mingfei begged for mercy.

"Okay, I'll give you face." Su Xiaoqiang shook his curly long hair, "I've reserved the first floor lobby of Tianhai Hotel at 4:30 pm. Bring your wife along."

“Ah, there’s also a class reunion…” Lu Mingfei glanced at Eri and Chu Zihang, thinking of how to decline, “I’ve made an appointment with my senior, we also have a class reunion this afternoon…”

"I'm giving you face, but you don't give me face? You're planning to reject my invitation?" Su Xiaoqiang glared at Lu Mingfei. "It's not a class reunion, former teachers, school leaders, and old classmates are all going, and you're not going? Oh, and I invited your uncle, aunt, and cousin too."

“Ah?” Lu Mingfei’s eyes widened. “You called my uncle and aunt?”

"Senior Brother Chu, will you give me this face?" Su Xiaoqiang ignored Lu Mingfei and turned to look at Chu Zihang.

“…Give it to me.” Chu Zihang had no way to deal with this slightly overbearing junior sister. After all, she even called Lu Mingfei’s uncle and aunt. If they refused, it would seem too inhumane.

"Can Eri drink?" Su Xiaoqiang looked at Eri and said in a slightly heroic tone, "I'll have a few drinks with you at the banquet."

Just as Eiry's eyes were about to light up, she was interrupted by Lu Mingfei.

“No, no, no, things like drinking…” Before Lu Mingfei could finish his words, Su Xiaoqiang glared at him again.

"Eri and I are drinking together, not with you. Do you want to interfere in such a trivial matter? Are married men so controlling?" Su Xiaoqiang snorted twice, "Don't worry, I won't make your wife drunk. If she drinks too much, I'll ask the driver to take her home."

Lu Mingfei knew that he couldn't stop Su Xiaoqiang and it would be difficult to persuade Huili, so he could only sigh and think to himself, girl, I'm not being biased towards my wife by not wanting you to drink, I'm just feeling sorry for you. If you knew Huili's alcohol tolerance, would you still say something like you'll make her drunk and sick?

Even ten of you added together wouldn't be enough to whet Eri's appetite!

"Senior Brother, what about our business..." Lu Mingfei came to Chu Zihang and asked in a low voice.

"Are you going home early today?" Chu Zihang asked.

"No need, I've already said hello to my uncle and aunt. I might be busy outside until late these days." Lu Mingfei shook his head.

"I don't need it either. Let's talk about it after dinner." Chu Zihang raised his head, "It looks like it's going to rain soon."

In the sky, leaden dark clouds had already pushed over their heads, almost completely blocking out the light from the sky. The whole world was gloomy. This kind of weather was quite depressing, and no one knew when a torrential downpour would suddenly fall.

"Oh, right." Chu Zihang seemed to remember something and asked Lu Mingfei in a low voice, "Those people from the foundation..."

"It should be the boss lady's people." Lu Mingfei nodded. The "boss lady" he was referring to was Su Enxi. "Originally I was only 70% sure, but you can see it, so I am 95% sure... After we finish dinner tonight, let's go back to school."

Tianhai Hotel is not far from Shilan Middle School and can be reached on foot, but most people still drive here today, and it is already drizzling in the sky.

Chapter 941 Growing Up

"Do you want to get in the car?" Su Xiaoqiang got into his own Mercedes-Benz S-Class and asked Lu Mingfei and Eri, "I wonder if the rain will get heavy. I'll take you there?"

"No, no, let's go with our senior brother." Lu Mingfei waved his hand, declining Su Xiaoqiang's kindness.

After saying "Oh" and "See you later", Su Xiaoqiang slid into the car door and the black Mercedes-Benz S-Class merged into the bustling traffic.

"Brother, where did you park your car?" Lu Mingfei looked at Chu Zihang.

"I... didn't drive." Chu Zihang paused, "I took a taxi from home."

"..." Lu Mingfei looked at Chu Zihang, and the two of them stared at each other. "I suddenly feel a little sorry for Su Xiaoqiang. Let's walk slowly to Tianhai Hotel later. From what I know about her, she will probably laugh at us and call us idiots."

"There's a bit of traffic jam in front of the school, and it's not easy to stop a car here." Chu Zihang looked at the congested road section.

"Let's go, it's not too far anyway, let's walk there." Lu Mingfei opened an umbrella and covered Eri with it. "Luckily my aunt reminded me that it would rain when I went out, so I bought an umbrella when I passed by the newsstand."

Lu Mingfei and Huili took only two steps out when they turned around and saw Chu Zihang still standing there with empty hands.

Lu Mingfei looked up at the size of the umbrella...it was a bit of a stretch to cover two people, especially since he and Huili were both quite thin. But if Chu Zihang was added...it would be better than three people running naked in the rain.

"I'm used to getting wet in the rain, otherwise, Senior Brother, you and Eiry will fight?" As soon as Lu Mingfei said this, he immediately realized something was wrong and wanted to slap himself in the face.

Chu Zihang and Hui Liyi holding an umbrella, what kind of scene is that? It is completely against human ethics. Wouldn't it be a disgrace to both himself and Xia Mi?

"..." Chu Zihang didn't understand Lu Mingfei's train of thought. He pointed to a nearby store and said, "I'm going to buy an umbrella. See if you can stop a car. If you can, get in. If not, just walk."

After saying that, Chu Zihang walked away quickly, seeming to feel that the atmosphere was a bit awkward.

"I'm being stupid again, ah." Lu Mingfei sighed, "When will I be able to change this habit of speaking without thinking?"

"That pretty girl just now likes Sakura." Eri who was standing by suddenly said this.

"Ah? Are you talking about Su Xiaoqiang?" Lu Mingfei scratched the back of his head, as if he didn't expect Eri to suddenly bring this up. "Yeah, but that was when I was in high school. I was so confused in high school that no one could explain it clearly."

"No." Eri corrected, "She still likes Sakura now."

Lu Mingfei looked at Eri, and only then did he notice that when Eri first said that Su Xiaoqiang liked him, she said "she likes you" instead of "does she like you" or "does she like you"... It was a declarative sentence instead of a question.

Huili was certain from the beginning that Su Xiaoqiang liked Lu Mingfei. She had always been sensitive to emotions, and now she understood what it meant to like someone... She could tell with her eyes whether a person liked another person.

"I don't like her." Lu Mingfei expressed his feelings immediately. "We were very close in high school because I felt that Xiao Tiannu was straightforward and loyal. She was one of the few girls who could get along well with boys but had a very unsophisticated personality... Unsophisticated means she wouldn't play tricks. At the high school graduation party, Su Xiaoqiang drank too much and actually revealed her feelings a little, but I never accepted it. From the beginning to the end, I only regarded her as a good friend."

This was the first time Lu Mingfei saw Eri care so much about a girl... maybe he did care?

Because he had never seen Eri mention any girl in this tone, Lu Mingfei was a little dull in this regard, but no matter how dull he was, he should know that he had to show a minimum attitude. Eri was a girl who lacked a sense of security. Lu Mingfei didn't know if Eri also lacked a sense of security in this regard, but he knew that Eri had a strong possessiveness... especially towards him.

There was no reason for Lu Mingfei not to be satisfied with this kind of love and childlike possessiveness.

"If Eri feels unhappy, let's not go to the party today." Lu Mingfei smiled at Eri, "I will talk to Su Xiaoqiang about it, apologize to her, and try not to contact her in the future."