Super Island Tycoon

Chapter 291: Chapter 291 Seeking Knowledge

I’m afraid they’re thinking that it’s not good to keep talking, so the two principals currently having a conversation started watching the skit by the two students on stage, still looking a bit helpless.

But to their surprise, in an instant, the students at the back seem to have gotten excited, chattering one by one in the previously quiet auditorium, which suddenly became noisy.

”What’s going on?” The two principals were unaware that words about Jiang Cheng’s upcoming speech had spread like wildfire in the student circles, causing some confusion.

But letting the noise continue wouldn’t do, so they immediately arranged for some people to maintain order.

Time went by.

Finally, the school celebration approached its end, the originally dense schedule of programs was now down to a few.

Before Jiang Cheng’s speech was a musical performance by a rock band formed by students within Huaqing University. This rock band’s level was quite mediocre; even though the members were lost in self-indulgence, the performance level was sadly limited, and some even felt it was ear-piercing.

Nonetheless, to showcase the youthful vigor of the students on campus, the group responsible for planning the celebration still gave this band a slot, and they were drawn to perform second to last.

This thrilled the band members; although they weren’t the final act, they were at least one of the closing acts! They enthusiastically picked up their instruments, and upon the host’s announcement, they started performing joyously.

”Thank you everyone, what we have brought to you is Beyond’s ’Don’t Hesitate Anymore,’ we hope everyone will like it,” the band’s lead singer said into the microphone, and then the music started formally.

Honestly, their performance level was really poor, many people even felt like leaving their seats while listening.

However, when they remembered that Jiang Cheng’s speech was about to begin, they restrained the impulse to leave.

A few minutes later, the performance ended.

The whole audience clapped, the scene was lively!

The applause was truly loud, almost all of the students present applauded, making the band members incredibly excited, each one moved to tears.

When had they ever received such treatment? They had always walked the path of chasing dreams but never received affirmation!

”Lao Er, Lao San, Lao Si, look, they are applauding for us,” the leader of the band wiped away a tear and said to Lao Er.

The others were also very excited, their palms were sweaty, feeling like their bodies couldn’t stand steadily, never having had such a day when so many people applauded for them.

However, just at this moment, suddenly, the students below shouted in unison a name!

Hearing this name, the band members suddenly felt very awkward.

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Because this name was Jiang Cheng!

”Jiang Cheng!”

”Jiang Cheng!” ”Jiang Cheng!”

All the Huaqing students in the auditorium shouted this name as if they were calling out the name of a famous star. Honestly, who would have thought that for these Huaqing students, Jiang Cheng’s name could have such a huge influence?

In fact, even Jiang Cheng himself had never thought about it. At this moment, Principal Wu and several deputy principals were also astonished. Wasn’t Jiang Cheng quite famous in the scientific community? How could he be so influential in the student circles as well?

That’s what they didn’t know; Jiang Cheng’s attributes were like a domineering president, sunny and handsome, wealthy and young, and damn it, he was also a renowned scientist. If he didn’t stir admiration and respect among the young, that would be the real surprise!

The host also felt a bit stunned at this moment; the scene was obviously out of control now. She could only shout loudly: ”Students, please keep quiet, please keep quiet, alright? Next, there will be a speech by Nobel Prize in Medicine winner, Mr. Jiang Cheng, with the topic of ’Learning’.

Upon hearing the host’s voice, the chanting of Jiang Cheng’s name that sounded like a wave gradually died down.

Waiting to go on stage, Jiang Cheng heard the sound disappear, he shook his head with a helpless smile and walked onto the stage with a calm demeanor, ready to give his speech.

Under the illumination of the lights, Jiang Cheng’s resolute face, distinct features, were exceptionally handsome and charming, making many female students in the audience unable to take their eyes off of him.

”Ahem, thank you all for welcoming me, it really makes one feel extremely honored,” Jiang Cheng said into the microphone while standing on stage.

His voice had a unique charm, further enhanced by genetic evolution, able to captivate people with his sound, so as soon as Jiang Cheng spoke, many students felt their bodies soften.

”However, I also want to tell everyone that blindly worshiping those you admire isn’t advisable, I hope you can take me as a role model, work hard in future life rather than blind worship,” Jiang Cheng said calmly, indifferently, ”It’s a privilege to be able to come to the Huaqing University campus and give a speech. My speech topic is ’Learning’, I hope everyone can take away something.”

Many students immediately pricked up their ears.

Learning, speaking in modern terms, means seeking knowledge, Jiang Cheng’s topic, is he going to talk about how he pursued learning himself?

The so-called listening to words of wisdom is better than reading books for ten years, as Jiang Cheng mentioned he would discuss this topic, countless students started paying attention already.

After all, Jiang Cheng is currently a hot figure in the international scientific community, not only dubbed the Father of Modern Intelligence but also a Nobel Prize in Medicine recipient, a Turing Award recipient... with countless honors beyond counting!

Being able to hear his speech, honestly, these Huaqing students probably won’t forget in their lifetime.

”Wow, learning, is Jiang Cheng about to discuss his process of seeking knowledge? Suddenly feeling very excited.”

”I reckon Jiang Cheng surely wants to make us more rigorous towards studying, well he is an undisputed genius, even if we strive in research for a lifetime, we’re likely unable to reach even one-thousandth of his accomplishments.”

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Countless students widened their eyes, pricked up their ears, eagerly awaiting Jiang Cheng’s next words.

In the eyes filled with expectation, Jiang Cheng coughed slightly and calmly said: ”I know many people think I’m a genius and my achievements come easily to me, seemingly able to achieve effortlessly what others might find lifelong unattainable.”

”However, I want to tell you that talent is important in this field, but hard work is even more crucial.”

”I know that those present are either top scorers from the gaokao rigorous examination or well-known professors and experts in various fields, but I just want to ask one question, have you genuinely tried hard?”