Sunday.
Not a cloud marred the endless blue sky.
Jiangnan Martial Arts Academy.
Red flags fluttered, and colorful banners waved. The place was buzzing with activity.
After four full days of preparations, the long-awaited speech had finally arrived. A huge red banner stretched across the school gate.
Principal Jiang Youwei and a host of other school leaders stood at the entrance, their faces glowing. Watching the endless stream of people pour onto campus, he felt his life had reached its peak. This event had drawn an even bigger crowd than the last one.
At least, the last time at Jiangnan University, there hadn't been nearly so many people.
As far as he knew, even the Martial Arts General Bureau and Renren Daily had sent representatives.
Just then, he spotted Chen Xingyue standing inconspicuously off to one side, helping greet the guests like a minor lackey. He hurriedly waved her over with a warm smile.
"Xingyue, come here, come here!"
"Your brother... Chief Chen really did promise to come, right?"
Chen Xingyue grumbled inwardly, You've already asked me several times!
But she put on a sweet smile. "Principal, I made a point of reminding my brother this morning. He'll definitely come."
"That's good, that's good. Haha, I was just asking." Jiang Youwei finally felt reassured again, at least for the moment.
If a big shot like a martial arts grandmaster, even a Martial God, stood him up, there was nothing he could do about it.
A little while later,
Jiang Youwei couldn't help asking again, "Xingyue, there are so many people this time. We're holding the speech on the sports field. Do you think Chief Chen will mind?"
"My brother's easygoing. He won't mind!" Chen Xingyue said.
You're his sister, of course he's easygoing with you. You're family.
But with the