The Revenge of the Reborn Supreme Sovereign-Chapter 325 - 318: Mom, I’m Scared, I Want to Go Home! (4)
On the temporary platform in the center of the auditorium, a man in his sixties stood before the microphone, beaming as he was accompanied by several middle-aged men. He smiled warmly, surveying the crowd of new students before speaking.
"Welcome to Jinling University! I am Luo Rongfa, the president of Jinling University, and I am delighted that you chose us! While welcoming you all, I would also like to express my gratitude. For decades, it has been wave after wave of new students like you who have shouldered the glory of this institution. Today, you are proud of Jinling University; in the future, Jinling University will be proud of you!"
As soon as Luo Rongfa finished speaking, a thunderous, spontaneous applause erupted from the freshmen, no prompting needed from the university staff. Although Luo Rongfa was long accustomed to such scenes, a friendly smile still spread across his face. He extended his hands and laughingly gestured for the applause to quiet down.
After the noise subsided, Luo Rongfa continued, "That being said, we have gathered all of you new students in this grand auditorium today, and I believe you know that a special welcoming ceremony is part of the agenda. That's right, let's not beat around the bush—as your president, I don't wish to be disingenuous with you. The perfect-score scholar, who has repeatedly caused a nationwide sensation, has chosen to enroll with us at Jinling University. This is a monumental event in our university's decades-long history! The genius coveted by Tsinghua and Peking University ultimately landed here, at Jinling University. I believe you all know what this means. Indeed, Jinling University became the talk of all Huaxia this summer, all because this scholar chose us!
"To that end, the university administration has arranged a special welcoming ceremony for him, and I trust none of you have any objections! Ha ha!"
As he finished, Luo Rongfa laughed with immense kindness. At that moment, he seemed less like a venerable academic and more like a kind, friendly neighborhood grandpa!
"Not at all!"
"Not at all!"
"Not at all!"
A chorus of affirmations shook the entire auditorium.
Among the new students, with the near-sole exception of Wolf Brother from 709, there was hardly anyone who didn't want to see the legendary perfect-score scholar for themselves. Of course, Wolf Brother was just putting on a brave face with his words; it would be an outright lie to say he was not curious to see what the scholar looked like.
Amidst the resounding affirmations, Luo Rongfa smiled. He turned and nodded toward the people behind him. A few staff members understood the cue and gave instructions in hushed tones. Soon, a few tall senior female students from the student council walked onto the stage holding bouquets and party poppers.
As the hall fell silent once more, Luo Rongfa turned to look toward the cohort from the Department of Finance and Economics. With a smile, he said, "Student Qin Fan, would you be willing to come up on stage and let the faculty and students get a good look at our perfect-score scholar?"
Faced with Luo Rongfa's smiling invitation, Qin Fan shook his head with a wry, helpless smile. In his previous life, the freshman assembly was not held in the auditorium; the grand hall was never used for such a minor event. But this time, it was. The moment he learned the location, he had guessed the university's intentions.
Sure enough.
However, Qin Fan was not opposed to it. It was just a matter of showing his face and giving a short speech. What stage fright could he, a Reborn who has lived for centuries and weathered countless storms, possibly feel?
Under the focused gazes of countless freshmen, Qin Fan briskly rose from his seat. He strode confidently toward the central stage, a carefree air about him!
"Wow! He's so handsome!"
"Oh my god! Isn't the perfect-score scholar supposed to be some nerdy, shy boy with glasses? This—this is too suave!"
"Ooh! My face is burning! A heartthrob, that's a true heartthrob!"
"Mamma mia! I think I'm falling in love!"
Undoubtedly, these voices came from the female students. Meanwhile, in the male students' section, a bitter mix of envy, jealousy, and hatred was brewing.
Handsome, a perfect scorer, composed, and carefree. How the hell can all that be rolled into one person? Dammit, is God blind?!
Among those simmering with envy and jealousy, one person's face turned deathly pale as his entire body trembled violently. Yes, it was Wolf Brother Li Yunzhe from the Civil Engineering Department, room 709.
The moment he saw Qin Fan respond to the call and walk out, Li Yunzhe's vision went dark, and he nearly fainted from shock. A show-off, a pretentious prick who acted tough until he looked like a total moron, an idiot with water for brains… and I pointed at Boss Qin Fan's nose and called *him* the damn fool, threatening to fight him if he didn't back down! Li Yunzhe had said all these things about the perfect-score scholar right to Boss Qin Fan's face! But he never, ever imagined it was not just someone with the same name—it was the very same person! Boss Qin Fan *is* the perfect-score scholar, and the perfect-score scholar is Boss Qin Fan!
At that moment, Li Yunzhe wanted nothing more than to faint. If he fainted, at least he would not have to tremble in abject terror. Thinking about the fate that awaited him after the assembly, he almost pissed his pants in fear again.
Calling Qin Fan a show-off, calling him a damn fool, threatening to take him down, claiming Qin Fan was nothing in my eyes! Recalling these words, Li Yunzhe just wanted to cry. Mommy, I'm scared! Daddy, I'm scared!
The psychological trauma from being dangled out of a seventh-story window yesterday had not even faded, and now his big mouth had landed him in this catastrophe. Li Yunzhe's world went dark. Now, he finally understood why the scheming Li Qiuzhe had been silent earlier, even asking him if he was sure this was a good idea. He finally grasped what Wang Dalu had meant about fortune and misfortune. This was not fortune; it was a disaster of epic proportions!
With an expression on the verge of tears, Wolf Brother's legs gave out as he howled internally in panic, Mommy, I'm scared! I want to go home!
Under the gaze of thousands, the moment Qin Fan stepped onto the stage, party poppers were set off and colorful ribbons were thrown high into the air.
"Heartthrob!"
"Heartthrob!"
"Heartthrob!"
Uncontrollable shouts erupted from the girls in the crowd.
"Heartthrob Junior, please accept these flowers!" a particularly bold senior from the student council walked up to Qin Fan, dropped to one knee, and offered him a bouquet with a smile.
Seeing this, the university leaders on stage showed no sign of displeasure or shock; instead, they watched with appreciative expressions.
"Thank you!" Flashing a charming, regal smile, Qin Fan accepted the bouquet with both hands.
At the sight of Qin Fan's smile, the hearts of countless girls below began to flutter wildly again.
"Student Qin Fan, could you say a few words? After all, you're without a doubt the standard-bearer for this year's freshmen! Ha ha!" Luo Rongfa, who had seen it all, asked with a hearty, resonant laugh.
"Whatever you'd like," Qin Fan replied with a casual shrug, holding the bouquet without a hint of stage fright. The calm, mature composure he exuded seemed to eclipse even the powerful presence of Principal Luo Rongfa.
"Ha ha! Excellent! Please, the stage is yours!" Patting Qin Fan on the arm, Luo Rongfa spoke with great satisfaction. With that, he stepped aside, leaving the microphone for Qin Fan.
