Rebirth 2004: I can make money by writing.

Chapter 383 Hao Qiang starts to paint a picture

Principal Zhang led Hao Qiang and county leaders to the playground.

Today's activities were tightly scheduled, starting with a speech by the school leaders, followed by a speech by Hao Qiang, and finally a theatrical performance carefully prepared by teachers and students.

At the east end of the basketball court is the school’s open-air stage.

The stage is several dozen centimeters higher than the ground level and is not very large. It is the main venue for school gatherings and cultural performances on weekdays.

Near the front of the stage, a row of neatly arranged long tables and chairs have been set up for county and school leaders to sit.

Principal Zhang politely gestured to Hao Qiang and Wei Shuji to take their seats, then he strode onto the stage and began his speech.

“Dear leaders, distinguished guests, dear alumni, teachers, and students:

good morning, everyone!

Today, we gather here with great joy to celebrate the tenth anniversary of our school after its name change.

First, allow me to represent...

Ten years of wind and rain, ten years of spring flowers and autumn fruits.

Looking back over the past ten years, our school has gone through an extraordinary journey.

……

Standing at a new historical juncture, we will continue to adhere to the educational philosophy of "people-oriented and quality-based"...

We will further strengthen the construction of the teaching staff, optimize the teaching environment, promote educational informatization, and strive to build our school into a modern high school with distinctive characteristics and excellent quality.

......"

Hao Qiang listened to Principal Zhang's lines and felt they were so cliché.

Especially the last sentence, I don’t know how many times I have heard it.

He said a lot, but it seemed like he didn't say anything substantial.

In the past, students were most afraid of the principal’s speeches.

The principal can speak for more than an hour, and even talk until the teachers feel sleepy.

The stage was filled with spitting and the audience was drowsy.

Fortunately, there were important guests and leaders present today, and Principal Zhang seemed to be more restrained, keeping his speech time within 10 minutes.

When Principal Zhang finally finished his speech, the audience burst into warm applause.

This applause was perhaps more of a celebration of the end of the speech rather than an appreciation of the content.

Then, the Vice President came on stage to resign: "Now, I would like to solemnly introduce Mr. Hao Qiang, a 2001 alumnus of our school.

Perhaps, everyone is familiar with Mr. Hao Qiang, but I still want to repeat it.

In 2004, he scored 657 points in the college entrance examination, ranking 660th in the province. He ranked first in the province in Chinese and got full marks for his composition. At that time, he caused a sensation across the country with an article in classical Chinese. He was admitted to Guangdong University of Technology that year.

After arriving at CUHK, I started my own business in my freshman year and kept up with my studies.

During his four years in college, he ranked first in GPA every year, ranked first in the country in CET-4 and CET-6, graduated with a double degree, skipped to study for a master's degree, and graduated with a doctorate in one year.

As for Mr. Hao Qiang's business achievements, the Future Technology Group he founded possesses many cutting-edge technologies, breaking the international technology monopoly...

Now, we warmly welcome Mr. Hao Qiang, a famous alumnus of our school, to give us a speech.”

Many of these students know that Hao Qiang is very powerful and the richest man, but some students are immersed in studying all day and are unaware of some of Hao Qiang's honors.

Some of Hao Qiang’s honors are listed in the school’s honor column, but most of them are honors related to the college entrance examination and academics.

The teachers, students and guests in the audience gave long and enthusiastic applause.

After the vice-president's speech, Hao Qiang slowly walked up to the podium.

Facing the expectant eyes of the audience, he began his speech:

"Dear leaders, teachers, and fellow students, hello everyone!

Eight years ago, like you, I was sitting in the classroom, dreaming and looking forward to the future.

At that time, I had a vague concept of college and no clear goals in life.

Later, I gradually woke up and my life direction became clearer, which gave me stronger motivation for study and life.”

Hao Qiang did not have a speech script and spoke directly without a script, which made the students whose legs were shaking when they went on stage admire him very much.

Hao Qiang glanced at the students in the audience and continued:

“I know that most of the students here come from rural families.

Me too, but I have never felt inferior because of it, nor have I ever avoided my identity.

Remember, status is given by your parents, but winning the respect of others depends on your own efforts.

If you look down on yourself, how can you gain the respect of others?

Hao Qiang did not elaborate too much and directly addressed the common psychological problems of rural students.

He hopes that even if only one in ten students can listen carefully and benefit from it, hundreds of people's lives may be changed.

“I have discussed education issues in public.

For most students, studying and going to college is still the best way out.

Of course, this is not the only option.

I don't want to waste any more words on this topic, and there is nothing to argue about.

Because once you enter society and experience the hardships of life, you will understand the importance of studying hard. Unfortunately, there is no medicine for regret in life."

Hao Qiang's words were powerful and he hoped to inspire these rural students to attach importance to their studies and strive for their future.

Apart from this, he felt that there was no more valuable help than this.

“The media often misunderstands me and says I’m gifted.

In fact, if I have any talents, they are seriousness, perseverance, and a healthy body.

I don't have any special tips to share when it comes to study techniques.

My advice is simple: stay healthy, focus on learning, ask more questions and think more, be good at summarizing, and most importantly, persevere.

It is these simple but effective methods that have helped me achieve what I have today.”

Hao Qiang's speech was plain and simple, but every word was precious, which made the students in the audience fall into deep thought.

For the students present, Hao Qiang's experience is the most vivid example of success.

Standing on the stage, Hao Qiang seemed to travel through time and space, returning to the youthful years full of hope and dreams.

Actually, I'm really embarrassed to talk about cheating.

If he couldn't cheat, Hao Qiang felt that he was not as good as some of the students below.

It sounds nice, but it has to be said.

He continued, “Just now, I had an in-depth exchange with the principal and Wei Shuji on education issues.

We have to admit that the education level in our Heng County does need to be improved.

We must have the courage to face this fact and clearly recognize the gap with other regions, rather than covering it up."

Hao Qiang's tone became more serious: "The low quality of education is caused by many factors.

I see that many parents are here too. I would like to ask everyone to ask themselves: What kind of learning environment have you created for your children?

Everyone says they value children's education, but gambling and lottery are commonplace in the village, with even elementary school students participating.

This remark caused laughter at the scene, because this is indeed a local feature.

Wei Shuji looked a little embarrassed. Did he blame himself for this phenomenon? Not really. It was really too difficult to solve.

However, he certainly has an unshirkable responsibility.

After today, we must strictly enforce this aspect, as it will be shown on TV.

Fortunately, Hao Qiang did not say that it was the government's problem, but also mentioned him, saving his face.

Seeing this, Hao Qiang softened his tone and said, "Of course, I understand that this bad habit cannot be eradicated overnight.

My hometown used to be like this.

In recent years, as villagers have found more goals and are placing more emphasis on education, gambling is now virtually non-existent in the village."

Hao Qiang's honesty and straightforwardness made everyone present start to reflect.

He was not like the principal, who talked so much and all of his words were meaningless.

Several county leaders were present, so Hao Qiang dared to speak out, using sharp words without fear of offending them.

Hao Qiang continued his speech, his tone becoming more sincere:

"My fellow juniors, I know many of you may feel that you are not well off or that your future is bleak.

But I want to tell you that everyone has their own strengths. The key is to discover and cultivate them.

My growing experience tells me that although rural children may not have as good material conditions as urban children, we have other advantages.

We are more able to endure hardships, know how to cherish opportunities, and understand the importance of hard work.

These qualities will become our precious assets in the future of life.

Of course, many city kids are also very competitive. They know that their current favorable conditions are not easy to come by.

No matter how,

Remember, where you start does not determine where you end up.

Work hard and you will have opportunities.

If you don’t work hard, you won’t even have a chance to turn things around.”

After Hao Qiang finished his speech, the audience burst into warm applause.

There was a gleam in the eyes of many students, as if they saw hope and the future.

Everyone thought Hao Qiang had finished speaking and prepared to leave the stage.

But he was still on the stage, and his next words excited the school leaders, teachers and students.