Since Li Dong had never participated in such activities before, he did not have a deep understanding of them. Therefore, he was not very clear about the process of the school anniversary.
When he first sat down, Li Dong was still restless. He was ready to go on stage at any time.
However, half an hour had passed when the secretary of the university's party committee finished his welcome speech and the principal delivered the keynote report, "We have been in the same boat for 80 years, singing along to the future."
After the two of them finished their speech, Li Dong thought it would be his turn soon.
However, another person went on stage. It was a foreigner. According to the host, he was an academician from the National Academy of Sciences. He was also the representative of the universities that cooperated with Jiangzhou University.
He spoke in English, and Li Dong could not understand much of it.
Although there was someone translating, Li Dong still felt drowsy listening to it.
The people next to him were obviously more experienced than Li Dong. Obviously, they knew this would happen. They seemed to be in high spirits, but in fact, their minds were wandering.
Chen Lang, who had not talked to Li Dong before, probably felt that Li Dong was looking at him. He suddenly said in a low voice, "Junior Li Dong, take a rest first. Don't fall asleep while waiting for you."
Li Dong was stunned. Then he said with a smile, "Thank you for your concern, senior. I won't."
Chen Lang smiled and continued, "Don't worry. It's still too early for you. Next, there will be speeches from the professors of the universities that cooperated with us, speeches from the guests, congratulatory letters from the enterprises and units that cooperated with us, speeches from the alumni, and speeches from the teachers. After that, it will be your turn. "
The corner of Li Dong's mouth twitched. It seemed that he was still too inexperienced. He should have thought of this earlier.
Li Dong smiled and nodded to thank Chen Lang for his reminder.
Because there were thousands of people watching from the high platform, Li Dong did not say much.
However, Chen Lang was probably a little bored, or he thought that no one could hear what he was saying. He tried to find something to talk about. "Junior Li Dong, I heard that you were injured two days ago. Are you okay now?"
Li Dong thought for a moment and then said, "It's just a superficial wound. The outside world is just spreading rumors and exaggerating."
"That's good!" Chen Lang seemed to be relieved as he sighed, "Doing business is like this, it's not easy for anyone. People fear fame as pigs fear being fat. Junior Brother Li has been in the limelight this year. It's good to take this opportunity to keep a low profile for a while. "
Li Dong felt that there was a hidden meaning in his words. He smiled and said, "Thank you for your warning, Senior Chen. I will be more careful next time."
Chen Lang smiled and did not continue the conversation, minding his own business and letting his mind wander.
Li Dong frowned slightly, but he didn't say anything. He looked at the front of the stage, but his eyes weren't focused. He was thinking about his own matters.
…
After another half an hour, those who were supposed to speak earlier had all finished speaking.
When the host announced Li Dong's name, the audience burst into cheers.
Compared to the platitudes of the professors and academicians, the students obviously wanted to hear Li Dong say a few words. After all, Li Dong was the same age as them.
Moreover, Li Dong was known as one of the leaders of the 80's generation. In just two years, he had built the largest retail group in Jiangbei.
Almost all the students of Jiangbei University had heard of Li Dong. Be it the seniors who were about to graduate or the juniors who had just entered the university, they all hoped to gain something from Li Dong.
Li Dong, who was wearing a suit, quickly walked up to the stage and bowed slightly to the audience.
The students cheered one after another, causing the university leaders to look at each other. They did not expect such a situation at all.
On the stage, Li Dong picked up the microphone, cleared his throat and started speaking, "Dear leaders, distinguished guests, dear seniors, teachers, and students …"
…
Actually, Li Dong's speech was not much different from the previous ones, but the students in the audience still listened with great interest.
As for the guests on the stage, they did not pay much attention to Li Dong's speech. They paid more attention to Li Dong himself.
They knew that Li Dong would not make any surprising speech during the school anniversary speech.
After all, there were guests from home and abroad, provincial leaders, and big names in the academic world. If Li Dong said something surprising at this time, he would be really stupid.
If he did not do it well, the hat of playing to the gallery would be put on Li Dong's head.
Originally, Li Dong was in the eye of the storm. At this time, he would naturally focus on being mediocre. A mature entrepreneur would not make irresponsible remarks at this time.
As expected, Li Dong's following speech was not surprising at all.
Perhaps the media and the students were a little disappointed, but the guests on the stage nodded slightly.
No matter what they thought of Li Dong, whether they knew him or not, he was still an alumnus of the same school. Most of them were kind.
For the past few days, as long as they were in Jiangbei, they would know that this junior had recently been involved in a storm of public opinion. At this time, Li Dong chose to keep a low profile, which was also what they wanted to see.
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On the stage.
Everyone was also whispering about Li Dong.
Director Zhang, who had not said much since the beginning of the ceremony, suddenly smiled and said to Secretary Wu next to him, "Old Wu, how do you feel?"
Secretary Wu smiled faintly and said, "I'm fine."
Director Zhang frowned slightly and said with a smile, "It's good to be young. Seeing our junior in such high spirits, I really feel that we are old."
Secretary Wu did not say anything. After a while, he said faintly, "The tallest tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind!"
Director Zhang's expression changed slightly, but then he returned to normal and said, "Old Wu, we are old. We don't understand the thoughts of young people. I don't think it's the tallest tree in the forest. Our junior is not that kind of high-profile person. "
Secretary Wu chuckled and refused to respond.
Director Zhang was his old schoolmate, and they had been working together for decades. Of course, he knew what the other party was thinking.
Minister Zhang's political views had always been close to Secretary Du's. He was willing to take the opportunity of the school anniversary to do Li Dong a favor at little cost.
Wu Changguo was the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee. This time, the reason why Director Zhang said so much to him was because of the two recent shooting cases.
Although Li Dong thought that he had done a flawless job, and Feng Jingsong's death should have nothing to do with him, the world was never short of smart people.
However, this world would never lack smart people. Feng Jingsong's death was just a prelude. After a thorough investigation, he found out many useful things.
For example, the downfall of the Fengs, Feng Bin's death, Zhu Hongtao's accidental coma, and the New City's land incident.
Because it involved a well-known entrepreneur like Li Dong, and even involved Ping Chuan, Qingyang, and Su 'an, these cases were eventually handed over to the provincial department.
The government was not a secret. Almost all the senior officials of the provincial party committee knew that Li Dong was being secretly investigated.
There had been rumors that Li Dong had a close relationship with Secretary Du, so this matter became a bit complicated.
The reason why Director Zhang said what he said before was that he wanted Wu Changguo to minimize the trouble. After all, he had a good relationship with Wu Changguo, and he was Secretary Du's right-hand man.
Although Secretary Du did not say it, Director Zhang still hoped that Secretary Du would not be involved in Li Dong's case.
Even if Secretary Du was not involved, once Li Dong was investigated, it would have a bad impact on Secretary Du.
Moreover, if these cases really had nothing to do with Li Dong, it would only take one sentence from Wu Changguo. After all, Li Dong did not leave any obvious evidence.
In Director Zhang's opinion, Wu Changguo's proposal to investigate Li Dong was making a mountain out of a molehill.
Because of Wu Changguo's silence, Director Zhang did not say anything else. It was enough to just mention it. If he said anything else, it would seem that he was being too attentive.
Raising his head to look at Li Dong who was making a summary, Director Zhang shook his head slightly. He hoped that this junior could pass the test smoothly.
Otherwise, this junior who was famous in Jiangbei would be in prison if it involved maiming and murder.
…
After Li Dong finished his speech, the audience applauded enthusiastically.
The students were very interested. Although Li Dong did not say anything useful, they did not care too much. They just wanted to join in the fun.
Li Dong went back to his seat, and the school anniversary ceremony continued.
The school anniversary activities in the morning were boring. In fact, there was nothing interesting. Some real cultural and artistic activities would be held in the evening. In the evening, there would be a cultural evening party at Jiangbei University.
However, there would be fewer guests. Most of them would be students. Most of the others would leave after the activities in the morning were over.
The school anniversary ceremony lasted until almost twelve o 'clock. Finally, the ceremony came to an end with the school song of Jiangbei University.
As soon as the ceremony ended, the school organized the guests to have dinner.
However, some of them left as soon as the event ended because they still had things to do.
Director Zhang and Secretary Wu were the representatives of these people. When they passed by Li Dong, Director Zhang smiled at Li Dong without saying a word.
Wu Changguo stopped for a moment. He looked at Li Dong and said, "Junior Li Dong, as your senior, I would like to give you a message since we met here today."
Li Dong heard him and said immediately, "Secretary Wu, please say it."
Wu Changguo hesitated for a moment, but he still said in the end, "Not much. Just four words — Be upright! You are still young. It will be good for you to experience more. Read more books when you are free. I am not qualified to teach you the way of business. As for the rest, it is nothing more than your heart. If your heart is upright, your body will be upright … "
Wu Changguo probably realized that he had said too much. He paused, nodded at Li Dong, and left in big strides.
Director Zhang's eyes moved slightly. He didn't say much to Li Dong. He chuckled and left with Li Dong.
Li Dong, who remained in the same place, frowned slightly. He was still thinking about Wu Changguo's words, "stand upright." Wu Changguo had deliberately told him this, so it was definitely not without reason.
Li Dong roughly understood what he meant. He felt lucky and helpless at the same time.
In fact, Wu Changguo had said this to him because they were not acquaintances.
If today was not the school anniversary of Jiangbei University, and Wu Changguo was playing the role of a senior, he wouldn't have said this to him.
Li Dong let out a long breath. It seemed that he had been too naive.
If you don't want people to know, don't do it.
There was no such thing as an impenetrable secret in the world. If you kept taking the wrong path, sooner or later, you would be doomed eternally.
It was good that he had realized it in time. Li Dong was not deeply involved in it. Even if he found something, it wouldn't affect Li Dong too much.
However, it didn't mean that he would be fine the next time. His identity was different from the past. He was indeed a little narrow-minded.
When he thought of Wu Changguo's advice to read more books, Li Dong felt that it was reasonable.
Reading could make people understand their nature. He didn't lack anything materially, but he still couldn't keep up on the spiritual level. It seemed that he had to buy a few more books later.
As Li Dong was thinking about this, Chen Lang walked over and said, "General Manager Li, do you have time to chat tonight?"
Li Dong glanced at him and nodded. "Sure, I'd like to have a chat with Mr. Chen."
Chen Lang smiled and was about to speak when a group of reporters rushed up to the stage.
When these reporters saw Chen Lang and Li Dong chatting together, their eyes lit up. Someone immediately asked, "General Manager Li, President Chen, both of you are schoolmates and competitors. What do you think about today's meeting?"
"General Manager Li, President Chen, are the two of you chatting here about cooperation?"
"President Chen, I heard that China Huarun is going to enter Jiangbei. Does this mean that China Huarun will be fighting with Far away soon? Or will both parties cooperate or even merge?"
… …
The crowd surrounded Chen Lang and Li Dong, making it impossible for the two of them to get out.
These reporters had been holding back for a long time. When Li Dong spoke on the stage, he didn't say anything useful, and everyone was disappointed.
But now, no one was disappointed. It didn't matter if Li Dong and Chen Lang answered their questions or not. It would be easier to write the report later.
The CEO of China Huarun and the boss of Far away had a secret talk!
China Huarun entered Jiangbei, reached an agreement with Far away, and both parties were going to have a deep cooperation …
Also, the relationship between the two was worth writing about. They were schoolmates and even students of the same major. The elites of Jiangzhou University 20 years ago and the elites of Jiangzhou University 20 years later collided. There were too many things to write about.
Some sharp-eyed reporters even saw the conversation between Wu Changguo and Li Dong.
Although they couldn't just report about officials like Wu Changguo, it would be a good news report if they touched on the edge.
Everyone was so excited that they couldn't wait to go back and report about it.
But they were still waiting for the main characters to speak. If Li Dong and Chen Lang revealed some inside information, the report would be more interesting.
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