Rebirth as the Richest Woman in the World
Chapter 254 Gazing up at the high mountain (Part 2)

Chapter 254: 254 Gazing up at the high mountain (Part 2)

As soon as the voice here had faded, a hesitant voice filled the air, "Please welcome contestant number 58, Chu Jin from senior year class 10, to the stage for the speech."

The host on stage could hardly believe his eyes.

Could the homeroom teacher of class 10 be insane?

To actually arrange for a complete nobody to give a speech?

Not only was the host dumbfounded, but the students below were also in an uproar.

Chu Jin?

There’s only one Chu Jin at South Bridge No.2 Middle School!

A nobody known by everyone.

And, a deadbeat who can’t even distinguish between the 26 letters of the English alphabet!

To arrange for Chu Jin to speak at such an important event today, wasn’t this courting disaster?

Just when everyone thought today’s competition would be dull and uninteresting, now it seemed it would be the most anticipated speech competition in the history of South Bridge No.2 Middle School!

Apart from the students of class 10, almost everyone’s face wore a look of schadenfreude.

He Suisui pulled out the earphones from Sun Manyao’s ears, excitedly saying, "Manyao, Manyao, stop watching TV, that loser is about to go on stage!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Manyao became excited, sat up straight, picked up her phone, and switched it to video mode.

The thought of watching that loser embarrass himself immediately filled Sun Manyao’s heart with extreme satisfaction.

"Hmph," Liu Yike, sitting beside Wen Junxi, let out a sneer, a trace of malice flickering in her eyes, "Just a loser thinking of fighting against me! Today, I must drive you out of South Bridge!"

Wen Junxi gently squeezed Liu Yike’s hand, speaking very tenderly, "My dear, don’t be angry, it’s not worth it to get upset over such a loser."

Almost everyone was waiting to see Chu Jin make a fool of herself.

Contempt and mockery filled their faces.

"You think, once that nobody sees so many people, they might just get scared and wet their pants?"

"Haha, it’s possible!"

"I bet that nobody doesn’t even have the courage to go on stage!"

The voices of the surrounding students discussing were not deliberately subdued, and the voices of cold ridicule clearly reached the ears of every student in class 10.

The eyes of almost everyone were slightly red.

Clenching their fists, they’d all seen Chu Jin’s change in the recent days; she was friendly, kind, and approachable. Especially after the recent rescue incident, almost every student in class 10 regarded her as their idol.

They knew that speaking up now was pointless; only when Chu Jin shone on stage could they be truly convinced.

Thus, these young teenagers were holding back their anger, waiting for Chu Jin to outshine them all and return like a phoenix from the ashes!

Let them all know that Chu Jin was no longer the Chu Jin of the past!

Chu Jin would be the pride of their entire class 10!

Amidst the chatter of the audience, the host’s voice rang out again, "Please quiet down, and welcome contestant number 58, Chu Jin from senior year class 10, to the stage for her speech!"

Clearly, this time the voice was much more composed than before.

At that announcement.

The air suddenly fell silent, as everyone’s gaze turned towards the stage.

One second, two seconds, three seconds...

While everyone was wondering whether Chu Jin would back out at the last moment, a slender figure slowly approached from the entrance.

She walked towards the stage at an unhurried pace, her elegant features almost expressionless, her backdrop, a vast expanse of snowy sunlight.

A serene and otherworldly aura enveloped her.

There was a slightly cold feeling.

Each step she took seemed to press directly on the hearts of the audience, who even forgot to breathe, hardly believing what they saw.

The person on stage seemed born for it, her presence even overshadowing the audience below.

Awe-inspiring.

Commanding respect.

Even clothed in a simple school uniform, she could not conceal the captivating presence that she exuded.

It was the kind of dominant aura typically found in those accustomed to high authority.

Compared to her, the previously composed Lin Xiaoyue now seemed somewhat affected and pretentious.

She hadn’t even started speaking when the foreign judges’ eyes already showed a hint of anticipation.

The students of class 10 watched the stage eagerly, knowing Chu Jin wouldn’t disappoint them.

Lin Xiaoyue stood in the audience, her gaze coldly fixed on the person on stage, her knuckles white with the tight grip on her phone.

That person was nothing but trash!

How could her brilliance possibly be overshadowed by her own?

A strong sense of unwillingness instantly filled her entire being!

It was she who was meant to shine bright!

"Xiaoyue, don’t worry, this is just that trash trying to mystify things," the girl with short hair comforted Lin Xiaoyue, "Even if she pretends to be good on the surface, her lack of intelligence will be exposed the moment she starts to speak. You are the best English student in our whole school grade. That waste can’t even tell apart the 26 English alphabets; what does she have to compare with you? Just wait, when she won’t be able to utter a single word later, she’ll start crying."

Bolstered by the short-haired girl’s words, Lin Xiaoyue felt much better.

Yes, what use was it for that trash to pretend now?

Once the speech began, she would be revealed in her true form, becoming the laughing stock in everyone’s eyes.

Only she would be the winner laughing at the end.

She could only be the joke!

Silence.

An overly profound silence filled the air!

Nearly everyone’s gaze was locked onto the person on stage, all waiting for her to speak.

Some were waiting for her to make a fool of herself, others were waiting for her to amaze the audience!

"It’s my honor to speak..."

A string of English phrases filled the air, her voice clear and melodious, her features and expression serene, with crisp enunciation and a pure accent, like a gentle and mellow wine.

Her content was rich, the sentences seemed simple but provoked deep thought, possessing a philosophical air that was refreshing, offering a new perspective on life.

"I saw life in her voice,"

"Her article is filled with a sense of philosophy,"

Down in the audience, several foreign judges were excitedly discussing, their eyes filled with admiration as they watched the girl speaking on stage.

By comparison, Lin Xiaoyue’s article seemed superficial, flashy without substance.

The two were incomparable.

"...is she really only eighteen?" one judge exclaimed.

To have such a profound understanding of life at just eighteen?

Her insight into life was incredibly thorough!

Even they, who had lived for decades, had to reflect; their understanding of life wasn’t as clear as that of an eighteen-year-old girl’s.

Nearly every judge was tremendously excited! Their faces expressed utter astonishment.

Except for one judge, who looked at the girl presenting on stage with a complex expression, her eyes full of doubt.

She was the only teacher from the local school among the judges.

Chu Jin’s reputation was well known throughout the whole school.

How could a useless person write such an outstanding article?

The school principal sat beside her, his expression equally complex, and from the moment Chu Jin stepped on stage, he hadn’t been able to relax.

Anxiously worrying that Chu Jin would embarrass the school, he was utterly unprepared for such a turn of events!

How could such literary talent come from a useless person!

Seeing the expressions of the judges, he knew that the champion today would certainly be Chu Jin.

If it were an ordinary day, it wouldn’t matter, but today the television station was broadcasting live!

South Bridge No.2 Middle School was a distinguished noble school with a century-long reputation. If it were found out that today’s important speech competition champion was a plagiarist, then the century-long reputation of South Bridge No.2 Middle School would be ruined overnight.

Thinking this, the principal turned pale. Swallowing nervously, no! He had to stop this at all costs!

He could not let a plagiarist become the champion and spoil the ethos of South Bridge No.2 Middle School!

The principal steadied his nerves and then leaned in to whisper a few words to the teacher beside him.

After listening, the teacher also realized the seriousness of the matter and nodded at the principal, "Okay, I understand. Don’t worry. Leave this matter to me."

Finishing her words, she bent over and walked towards the judges’ seats.

On stage, the girl’s speech continued, her voice clear and lively, infused with youthful vivacity and a touch of gravity—an extremely pleasing sound.

Nearly everyone was enraptured by her voice, unable to extricate themselves, each word she spoke resonating with the emotions of the audience.

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