There was some laughter from the crowd, but there was more applause filled with goodwill.
After the leaders finished their speeches, it was the student's turn to speak.
A sixth-grade girl walked onto the stage, dressed neatly in her school uniform with a ponytail. She was the student representative selected by the school, excelling academically and articulate.
She stood in front of the microphone, took a deep breath, and began reading her script.
"Respected leaders, teachers, and fellow students, hello everyone. My name is Wang Xiaoyan, I am a sixth-grade student. Today, standing here, I am very excited..."
Her voice was crisp, her Mandarin was standard, and the script was well written. People in the audience nodded frequently as they listened.
