June 5th, 9:10 a. m. to the west.
Zhengfa University Outside the auditorium.
Chen Xi arrived at school twenty minutes early.
She wore a light gray business suit today, which was both formal and approachable, and fit the role of "a former counselor accompanying students to give a speech back to school."
In the VIP reception room outside the auditorium, she first greeted Vice President Li Zhenhua, Dean School of Economic Law and others.
"Teacher Chen, when you go to work at Henglong Group, we have lost an excellent teacher!"
Li Zhenhua asked with a smile, "How are you doing? Are you still getting used to it? If you want to come back anytime, the school's door will always be open to you."
"Very good, Principal Li."
Chen Xi responded politely, "Zhao Chen... My classmate is very good and I can learn a lot from him."
She paused for a moment when she said "classmate". This title was already somewhat unfamiliar between her and Zhao Chen.
"Yes, classmate Zhao Chen has really impressed people in the past six months."
The dean answered,
"Many students came here for today's speech. It is said that the auditorium with more than 2,000 people is already full."
Just as he was talking, Shen Zhiyi walked into the auditorium accompanied by Zhou Xiaowen and others.
Chen Xi saw her and nodded in greeting.
Shen Zhiyi also responded with a smile - they had met several times before, so they knew each other.
At nine fifty, Zhao Chen arrived on time.
Today he is wearing a dark gray suit, white shirt, and no tie, which is a little less formal in the business world and more casual in the campus.
But that calm aura made the school leaders in the reception room stand up unconsciously as soon as it appeared.
"Principal Li, Dean Wang, dear teachers." Zhao Chen shook hands with everyone one by one, with a humble and polite attitude.
Chen Xi walked to him naturally and reminded softly:
"The speech starts at ten o'clock. The process is that you will speak for fifteen minutes first, then answer questions for twenty minutes, and finally the school leaders will summarize.
This is the latest PPT page turning pen and has been tested."
She handed over a small silver device, her movements skillful and professional.
Zhao Chen took it and said to the school leaders:
"Thanks to Teacher Chen's help and coordination, I feel more at ease with her here."
This was said very naturally. It not only affirmed the role of Chen Xi, but also highlighted the other party's status here.
Li Zhenhua smiled and said:
"Teacher Chen has always been an outstanding teacher in our school, and now he can assist outstanding alumni. This is a good thing. Let's go, the students are impatient."
A group of people walked towards the auditorium.
Chen Xi naturally walked half a step behind Zhao Chen, maintaining the responsibilities of an assistant without appearing too obtrusive.
When she entered the auditorium, she could feel the focus of hundreds of eyes.
Most of those eyes were on Zhao Chen, but some of them also fell on her--
Former counselor, now assistant, this identity change itself is very topical.
Shen Zhiyi is sitting in the middle of the first row.
On the left are Zhou Xiaowen, Li Jing, and Chen Shuhua, and on the right are the positions of several school leaders.
She could feel hundreds of eyes behind her - curious, envious, probing, and questioning.
"Are you nervous?" Zhou Xiaowen came over and asked softly.
Shen Zhiyi shook his head and nodded again:
"A little bit. But not for me, but for Zhao Chen."
When Zhao Chen came in, Shen Zhiyi felt mixed emotions in his heart - pride, distress, and a sense of unreality.
The man shining brightly on the stage is her boyfriend.
She still needs time to adapt to this fact.
Chen Shuhua gently touched Shen Zhiyi's hand and whispered, "Zhiyi, he is in good condition today."
Li Jing had already taken out his mobile phone and secretly adjusted the angle to take pictures.
Zhou Xiaowen's eyes lit up and he whispered, "My Zhiyi man is so handsome!"
School leaders are seated on the right side of the first row.
Zhao Chen walked towards the podium. When he passed Shen Zhiyi on the way, he paused slightly and cast a quick look at her.
The look was very short, but Shen Zhiyi understood: I'm fine, don't worry.
Vice Principal Li Zhenhua turned sideways and whispered to Dean School of Economic Law:
"This kid is so calm that he doesn't look like he is twenty years old."
The dean nodded. "I have been teaching for thirty years, and this is the first time I have seen a student like this. Unfortunately... he may not have time to concentrate on his studies now."
There was both pride and regret in his tone.
Chen Xi sat down in the first row next to the school office director.
From this position, you can clearly see Zhao Chen on the stage, and you can respond to emergencies at any time.
More importantly, you can also clearly see the style of Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen stood in front of the podium and adjusted the microphone.
"Good afternoon, teachers and classmates."
His voice spread throughout the auditorium through the speakers, calm and clear,
"I am honored to return to my alma mater and stand on this podium. For me, today has a special meaning--
On the one hand, I am a sophomore student at Jiangzhou Zhengfa University;
On the other hand, I am Acting Chairman of Henglong Group.
This dual identity gives me a more personal understanding of the topic I want to talk about today."
Next to Shen Zhiyi, Zhou Xiaowen touched her with his elbow and winked.
Shen Zhiyi's face was slightly red, but she sat up further - she must be worthy of sitting in this position.
The opening remarks are very clever, not only pointing out the special nature of the identity, but also shortening the distance with the audience.