The dean smiled warmly as he handed two certificates to Li Yang and asked, "Li Yang, congratulations on successfully completing your four years of university studies. Taking this opportunity today, is there anything you'd like to say to the younger students?"
Li Yang leaned towards the microphone and said, "Though I might be a bit of a rebel sometimes, I'm truly honored to live in this country. If I were elsewhere, I might have already been sunk in the Mississippi River. I won't say much in the way of blessings; I hope we all can witness the re-greatness of China together!"
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For the first time, Li Yang expressed his stance and emotions in a public setting.
In the past, he was a troublemaker, often writing short essays on Weibo whenever he had the chance.
But at that time, he was weak.
Even with some money, there were many who coveted it.
Now, no one covets it anymore, or even if there are some, they don't dare to act without absolute certainty.
