Li Changjiang said, "What do you think?"
Zuo Xiaoduo was so delighted he could not close his mouth. "No problem, absolutely no problem! Principal, just make whatever arrangements you like. Who would've thought that I, Zuo Xiaoduo, would one day bring honor to my parents? Hahaha! I'll do everything I can to cooperate. Whatever you say goes. I'll follow your lead!"
Li Changjiang said, "Mm, then it's settled. When the time comes, I'll speak onstage and make a point of praising your progress. I'd like you to speak as the student representative. Just talk about your cultivation experience and your aspirations... Don't say anything else, and above all, don't cause trouble. Mm, you understand?"
"I understand! I understand! Perfectly!"
Zuo Xiaoduo nodded like a chicken pecking grain. "Don't worry, Principal. I'll never forget the school's nurturing as long as I live! Especially Teacher Hu. In my heart, she holds the same place as my mother. Why would I cause trouble? Absolutely not, absolutely not."
Hu Ruoyun smiled with gratification.
"Once you've finished writing your speech, remember to let me look it over."
Hu Ruoyun said with concern, "You're a very good-hearted boy, but you do tend to speak without a filter. The theme this time is encouragement and motivation. It wouldn't be good if you hurt the other children's feelings."
"Don't worry, no problem!"
Zuo Xiaoduo thumped his chest and said, "Teacher Hu, I'll definitely show you my speech first, the moment it's ready."
"Mm. That's the first matter. The second is..."
Li Changjiang was interrupted halfway through by Zuo Xiaoduo.
"Principal Li... it seems we're not quite finished with the first matter yet..." Zuo Xiaoduo looked utterly bewildered.
"What else is there?"
Zuo Xiaoduo immediately perked up. "Principal, look... I'm about to advance again, but I paid a full