Chapter 1199
Speech
Chapter 1199 Speech
Tan You glanced at the entire playground and suddenly smiled: "After going to the capital, I realized that office buildings can be hundreds of stories high, roads can be eight lanes in both directions, and university life is so colorful."
Tan You felt a little guilty when she said the last sentence. As far as she knew, university life was rich and colorful, and academic performance would inevitably be affected. But so what? She was just going to give everyone a pep talk.
“My parents are not high-ranking political figures or business tycoons; they are very ordinary workers, and my grandparents are farmers. I believe that many people are in the same situation as me; we are all children without an umbrella.”
"It is precisely because we have no umbrella that we run even harder. Because no one will catch us, we have to fight and grab for what we need on our own."
"Learning is the cheapest way to change your life."
"Finally, I want to say that while I cannot change my birth, I will work even harder to make my family and even my alma mater proud of me!"
Principal Hu was the first to applaud. He felt that Tan You's words were excellent, and the middle-aged man felt a pang of sadness in his heart.
Tan You smiled and pursed her lips. That was all she could say. If no one could listen, then so be it. She was already doing well enough to take care of herself and the people around her.
After the speech, the students returned to their classrooms in an orderly fashion. Tan You, along with Li Fugui, Director Yin, and others, went to the principal's office with Lao Hu. Tan Deming and the others remained in the reception room, waiting for Tan You to come out so they could relax together.
Two middle-aged people, a man and a woman, were sitting in Lao Hu's office. The female teacher immediately grabbed Tan You's hand upon seeing her: "You must be Tan You! You've really brought honor to our city this time."
"It's all thanks to the teachers," Tan You said modestly. "Without them, I wouldn't have achieved what I have today."
The man who looked like a leader nodded in satisfaction: "The teachers certainly deserve credit, but you yourself are also outstanding. It's truly remarkable that the only national first-prize winner in the entire province came from our city."
“We’ve inquired about your family situation, and it’s been very difficult for you. Your grandfather and father both have poor eyesight, and the family is primarily run by women. It’s truly remarkable that you’ve grown up to be who you are today.”
"The city has decided to award you a prize of 100,000 yuan and also confer upon you the title of Outstanding Student of the City. We hope that Tan You will continue to work hard in the future!"
Tan You accepted the check handed to her: "Thank you, boss. I will work even harder in the future!"
The middle-aged leader's smile widened: "Tan You, you've had a long and tiring journey to the competition. You just got back and have been working non-stop. Principal Hu..."
Old Hu was a shrewd man and naturally understood what the leader meant: "Director Huang, I've also given Tan You a day off. Today is Friday, so she can rest until Monday before continuing to teach. Let the students go back and relax."
"That's how it should be," Director Huang said proudly. "Only by conserving our energy can we work even harder in the future."
Knowing it was her turn to leave, Tan You smiled at everyone, picked up the check, and prepared to go. Li Fugui couldn't leave, so he could only subtly gesture to Tan You to make a phone call. Tan You nodded slightly before leaving.
After packing a few more books for the classroom, Tan You had just stood up when the bell rang. The English teacher happened to appear at the door and, seeing Tan You standing there, smiled and said, "Ms. Li told me you should go back and rest."
"Okay, thank you, Teacher Gao." Tan You smiled at Teacher Gao, her face looking soft and cuddly.
Teacher Gao couldn't help but pat Tan You's head: "Go ahead."
Everyone in Class 3 could only watch helplessly as Tan You left. This was truly a break approved by the teacher. How could they not be envious?
At the entrance to the gatehouse, Tan Deming, Tan Lin, and Cheng Wenhui were surrounded by nearby residents, mainly asking them about their parenting experiences. As for Tan Yue, she kept staring at Tan You's classroom.
Tan You had just appeared in the third-floor corridor when Tan Yue dashed out like a cannonball. Cheng Wenhui and Wang Hu ignored her; they were both at school, the gates were closed, she wouldn't get lost.
Just as Tan You reached the corner of the stairs on the second floor, she heard heavy footsteps coming from downstairs. She knew it was Tan Yue just by the sound, because Tan Yue was much more energetic than her. She was like a little calf, seemingly with inexhaustible energy.
"elder sister!"
Tan You made a shushing gesture: "Everyone is in class, don't disturb others."
Tan Yue nodded obediently, and Tan You took her hand: "You didn't have class today?"
Tan Yue tossed her braids: "Mom went to school this morning to ask for leave for me. The teacher even asked me if my sister's name is Tan You."
"Sister, you're quite famous at our school now."
"Really?" Tan You asked in surprise, "Your school knows me too?"
“Yes,” Tan Yue skipped along, pulling Tan You’s hand along with her. “Everyone envies me because they know you’re my sister! My sister is beautiful and gets such good grades!”
"I am the happiest elementary school student in the world!"
Tan You was amused. Tan Yue was practically raised by her. There were times when she felt it was troublesome and tiring to accompany Tan Yue as she grew up, but now that she saw how much her little flower admired her, she suddenly felt that all her past hard work had not been in vain.
The two chatted as they walked toward the gatehouse, and as they got closer, they heard Tan Lin's voice: "We don't usually supervise her studies much; it's all on her own..."
Tan You slowed her pace, sensing that the scene was particularly subtle. Her parents, strictly speaking, were not bad people; they had never done anything immoral.
They have a very good reputation among outsiders; they are kind, loyal, and easy to get along with. However, they bring all their negative emotions into their families, and their children naturally become their emotional dumping ground.
When Wang Hunu saw Tan You approaching, her triangular eyes crinkled with a smile. Having been well-fed and cared for by Tan You for the past few months, her once harsh and fierce face now seemed somewhat gentler.
After finishing their chat with the neighbors, Cheng Wenhui and Tan Lin gathered around Tan You with Tan Deming.
Tan You casually stuffed the 10,000 yuan scholarship awarded by the school into Tan Lin's hand. Tan Lin rubbed the red envelope, his mouth almost reaching his ears, and he still pretended to be polite: "You really gave it to me? This is your scholarship."
"You don't want it? Then give it back to me?" Tan You pretended to take it back, but Tan Lin stuffed it into his pocket: "No way, once you give it to me, it's mine."
Tan You shook her head and handed the city's reward check to Tan Deming: "It's a reward from the city."
Cheng Wenhui saw the number 100,000 and her eyes widened in surprise: "So much?"
Tan Lin tugged at Cheng Wenhui's sleeve: "How much?"
Cheng Wenhui said softly, "One hundred thousand."
Tan Lin smacked his lips. "Can you really make money by studying?"
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