Chapter 806: Chapter 806: Strong Execution Chapter 806: Chapter 806: Strong Execution Ji Lin watched Luo Qiao walk to the center of the stage and then said quietly to Shen Juan, “Don’t worry. Luo Qiao is much stronger than you think.”
Luo Qiao took the microphone from the host. “Firstly, I’d like to thank the host for giving me this opportunity. Regarding learning experience, I can only say there are no shortcuts in studying. Only through effort can great achievements be made. I am not the genius you speak of, for I am the early bird that catches the worm.
Intelligence lies in diligence, and genius in accumulation; therefore, success only rewards the hardworking, without any shortcuts. Let’s encourage each other. I hope everyone lives up to their youth and prime years. Lastly, I wish you all a Happy New Year in advance.”
After Luo Qiao finished speaking, she returned the microphone to the host amidst a wave of applause. Di Manning had initially intended for her to embarrass herself on stage and even had plans for her to perform a number, but the enthusiastic applause disrupted her scheme.
At that moment, the department and school leaders happened to arrive and heard Luo Qiao’s speech. Their faces showed satisfaction and appreciation as they clapped and walked in.
Seeing that the school and department leaders had arrived, the students became somewhat excited. The leaders stepped forward, and the vice-principal took the microphone. “Luo Qiao spoke wonderfully.
Students, the essence of diligence is today’s fervor, not tomorrow’s resolution or the promise of the day after. The meaning of vitality lies in struggling, for the world itself is an arena.
No pearl shines without being polished by someone. I hope you all will live up to your youth and prime years as Luo Qiao said and also hope you write your own life and brilliance at Beijing Medical University.”
Thunderous applause erupted, feeling like a fresh spring water injected into every student’s heart. Yes, why pare with others? As long as one studies hard and does their best, that’s all that matters.
When Luo Qiao left the school gate, it was already late. From afar, she saw Lu Yichen standing on the opposite side. Luo Qiao ran towards him with a smile. “Brother Chen, how long have you been waiting?”
Lu Yichen draped his military coat over Luo Qiao while responding, “I just got here not long ago.”
He had ridden his bicycle over, worried Luo Qiao might be cold, so he brought his own military coat.
Once he had helped Luo Qiao into the coat and adjusted her scarf, he got on the bike. “Get on, I’ll take you for a ride.”
Luo Qiao laughed uncontrollably. “This is indeed a ride, and quite a breezy one at that.”
Leaning against Lu Yichen’s back, “Brother Chen, tomorrow Yuan Family’s Second Brother is getting engaged, and I need to visit the military housing. Do you have time to e with me?”
Lu Yichen steadied the bicycle with one hand and held Luo Qiao’s hand with the other. “I’ll go. I haven’t had a break in a long while. I’ve already arranged my leave.”
Luo Qiao asked, “Did my godparents call you?”
“No. The day before yesterday, I was out on business and met Yuan Jiawei and his fianceé. He told me about the engagement.”
“You’ve met Yuan’s fiancée? What does she look like?”
“I didn’t look closely, but I heard from Yuan Jiawei that she works at the Culture Palace.”
When the two returned home, Rong Daniang had prepared ginger sugar water. After having a bowl each, she then brought the meal to the table: boiled meat, salt and pepper shrimp, stir-fried winter bamboo shoots with cured meat, braised fish, mushroom and oil vegetable, homestyle tofu, and winter melon and pork rib soup with rice as the staple.
The portions weren’t very large. Rong Daniang and Elder Rong said they had already eaten, and this meal was prepared for them, instructing them to just leave the dishes there after eating, and they would e back to clean up later.
Luo Qiao eyed the shrimp on the table and asked, “Where did the shrimp e from?”
Rong Daniang, heading out, laughed, “Lu Yichen brought them over.” She then left.
Luo Qiao looked at Lu Yichen, feeling deeply moved. She had mentioned it casually that day and had forgotten all about it, even thinking about taking some shrimp from the storage to ask Rong Daniang to cook.
She hadn’t expected him to be so prompt in bringing them over today.
Lu Yichen arranged the tableware. “There’s quite a lot left in the kitchen, still in the bucket. There’s enough for a few more meals.”
After washing her hands, Luo Qiao walked behind Lu Yichen, hugged his neck, and whispered in his ear, “Thank you.”
After giving him a peck on the cheek, she ran to sit across from him, smiling coyly. “Let’s eat.”
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