The Universal Speech Draft

On the stadium's grandstand, the department head was excitedly spewing nonsense.

Zhou En and Chubby stood behind the department head, their hearts heavy.

No one would feel good about having to confess their faults in front of the entire school's faculty and students.

"Next, I must announce a heartbreaking matter at this solemn time."

The department head said this while clutching his chest.

This statement immediately woke up many drowsy students, who looked up at the department head on the stage with bright eyes.

"This past Saturday, Zhou En and Wang Rui from the Management Department got into a fight at school. To cover things up, Zhou En lied to the teacher who came to investigate."

The moment the department head finished speaking, the playground below erupted like a boiling hot pot.

"Who are those two guys? So badass."

"Ha, you have a terrible memory, man. That's the renowned Zhou En."

"Zhou En? The one who beat Yue Hua?"

"Damn, how is this guy so fierce? He fought yesterday and then got into another fight this afternoon?"

"Ha, maybe he has a hidden violent streak."

"Then is it dangerous for me to be in the same school as him?"

"Director, I demand that Zhou En and the other one be expelled."

"Yeah, Director, expel Zhou En and the other one."

In the crowd, Li Hui's lips curved into a smile. Most of the students' discussions were instigated by his lackeys.

"Zhou En, what's the use of just having brute strength? You're still being played like a fiddle by me."

On the grandstand, Zhou En's face was deathly pale.

The department head raised both hands, making a gesture to calm the crowd, and then spoke.

"I understand everyone's feelings, but considering that Zhou En and Wang Rui are already in their third year, the school wants to give them another chance."

At this point, a chorus of boos erupted from the playground. Although the students disapproved of the school's decision, they could only grit their teeth and accept it.

"However, Zhou En and Wang Rui have realized their mistakes and have deeply reflected on their actions."

"Now, we will ask these two students to give a self-criticism."

As the department head spoke, he stepped aside, making way for Zhou En and Chubby.

Zhou En looked at the students below. He had to admit that the designer of the grandstand was brilliant.

One could clearly see the expression on every person's face in the audience.

There was disdain, anger, disgust...

"After all, the school considered that Zhou En and Wang Rui are already in their third year and wanted to give them a chance. Furthermore, Zhou En and Wang Rui have clearly recognized their mistakes."

"And they will read their letters of repentance at this solemn flag-raising ceremony. I believe everyone will give them a chance."

The department head's speech was eloquent, but it pushed Zhou En and Chubby into the spotlight.

If Zhou En and Chubby's self-criticism did not satisfy the crowd, the school might actually expel them under student pressure.

Below, Li Hui sneered. Ever since he witnessed the boss of the Iron Blood Gang, he had lost convincingly and understood that those who rely on force are fools.

Only by using one's brain can one kill without a trace.

Chubby patted his chest and abdomen, then said to Zhou En in a world-weary tone, "Let me do it!"

Without waiting for Zhou En to reply, he walked straight to the microphone.

"Hahahaha."

Laughter immediately spread across the playground.

Because Chubby was too short, he couldn't reach the microphone even on tiptoe.

The department head next to him looked helpless and could only step forward to lower the microphone stand a bit.

"Respected teachers and classmates, hello! I do not wish to make any further excuses for my mistakes, as that would only make me more ashamed. This self-criticism expresses my deep disgust for such behavior."

Hearing this, scattered laughter arose from the playground.

"Man, what are you guys laughing at?"

"Ha, you don't even know? This is a universal self-criticism from the internet. Just search it on Baidu, and you'll know."

"And this guy copied it word for word, without even changing a few keywords."

"The leaders' teachings seem to echo in my ears, their serious and earnest expressions still vivid before my eyes. I, deeply shocked, have also profoundly realized the importance of this matter, and thus I have repeatedly told myself..."

"Hahahaha."

On the playground, the laughter escalated from a drizzle to a downpour. Now, even an idiot could tell that Chubby's self-criticism was plagiarized.

Zhou En couldn't help but cover his forehead with his hand. He knew Chubby hadn't written it at all; he had just printed a copy from the internet.

No, no, it shouldn't be said that he didn't write it, but rather that he hadn't even read it.

"Director, this chubby guy's attitude in admitting his mistake is not proper. Shouldn't you expel him?"

Just as laughter filled the crowd, a voice suddenly rang out.

Li Hui looked at the person who had just spoken and nodded slightly at him.

That person was one of the stooges Li Hui had arranged.

He believed that under pressure from the numerous students, the school would definitely make concessions.

Even if they couldn't expel Zhou En, they would at least put him on probation.

Being put on probation was equivalent to stripping Zhou En of his student rights and preventing him from representing the school in the World Combat Championship.

That would make it impossible for him to become an official team member.

"That's right, Director. Shouldn't you give us an explanation?"

"Exactly, Director. We are not satisfied with the chubby guy's attitude in admitting his mistake."

As expected, following the voice of Li Hui's stooge, a large group of bandwagon followers immediately started clamoring to expel Zhou En.

The head of the Management Department, with sweat beads the size of beans, poured down his face uncontrollably. He was truly in a difficult position now.

Originally, it was just a formality for Zhou En and Wang Rui to practice their self-criticism, and then the school would announce the punishment.

But he never expected things to escalate to this point.

The chubby guy, looking at the surging, shouting crowd below, was also a bit dumbfounded.

He never imagined that the self-criticism he had painstakingly printed would be seen through so quickly.

Damn it, a fellow traveler.

Only Zhou En knew best that this matter must have been instigated by someone.

The head of the department walked to the chubby guy's side and snatched the microphone from him, who was still standing there in a daze.

"Ahem."

The head of the department's soft cough attracted the attention of all the students. It had to be said that being a department head meant he had some skills.

The noisy crowd on the sports field immediately quieted down.

"Everyone, please listen quietly as Wang Rui and Zhou En read their self-criticisms. As for the disciplinary measures for the two students, the school will provide a satisfactory explanation."

The head of the department's words instantly silenced the agitated crowd, and Li Hui's stooge also found it difficult to speak at this critical juncture.

Otherwise, he would expose himself.