Nominal: Who isn't a son-in-law?

I got up at 8:30.

In the school's auditorium, freshmen from the Class of 15 of Handong University entered and took their seats in an orderly manner.

Teachers and relevant leaders from various colleges were seated in front.

Around nine o'clock, a group of more than ten people came up from the stage and took their seats in order according to the nameplates.

"Wow, isn't that the provincial governor in the middle?!"

In the middle, a student in the front row glanced at the podium and exclaimed.

"That's right, I saw it on the wall of distinguished alumni. Our teacher said that Governor Chu was our senior from the School of Political Science and Law, and the Secretary Gao next to him is his teacher. The one on the right is Vice Governor Qi..."

The new student next to me said excitedly.

The teacher in front of the two turned around and smiled, saying, "Governor Chu and his team are here at the invitation of Principal Pan. They will be speaking later. As freshmen, and especially as freshmen of our School of Political Science and Law, you must listen carefully. After you go back, write a 1,500-word reflection. I have already notified the class group."

"ah"

The students were startled upon hearing this, and took out their phones to check. Sure enough, it was the message that had just been sent.

I'm truly impressed.

"Military training experience and post-training reflections: I have to write nearly 3,000 words before classes even start."

"Not just us, all freshmen have to write this. It's a school requirement. Those who write well will be published on the school website, and the top few will get extra credits." The teacher's smile remained unchanged. "Write it, write it, just write it. If you really make a name for yourself and get noticed, as long as they remember your name and mention you a few times, you'll be set for life."

……

After the staff finished adjusting the microphones, a host dressed in a suit walked to the front of the stage, and soon the room quieted down.

"Distinguished leaders, honored guests, teachers, and dear freshmen of 2015, good morning! In this golden autumn season, with its refreshing breezes and fragrant osmanthus blossoms, we gather here to witness this solemn yet heartwarming moment of the enrollment of the 2015 freshmen of Handong University."

"First of all, please allow me, on behalf of all the faculty and students of Handong University, to extend the warmest welcome to every new student who has come from afar with dreams in mind! Welcome to the Handong University family. From now on, the glorious identity of 'Handong University student' will accompany you throughout your lives..."

"The first item on the agenda is the playing of the national anthem. Please all rise."

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone on and off the stage stood up, and then solemn singing filled the hall.

After this segment concluded and everyone was seated, the host continued, "Today, we not only have the care and concern of our alma mater, but we have also invited some distinguished guests to the event to offer their hopes and blessings. Now, please allow me to introduce the leaders and guests attending this conference. They are:"

"Chu Shijun, a senior alumnus of the Department of Political Science and Law of Handong University in 1985, who is now the Deputy Secretary of the Handong Provincial Party Committee and Governor of Handong Province."

'Pa pa pa pa'

Chu Shijun stood up, bowed slightly, and waved. Photos of him appeared simultaneously on the large screen behind him, including those from his time at school and those from now, with his important positions scrolling by.

School leaders, including Pan Jiyuan, quickly took the lead in applauding, their eyes scanning the students below, criticizing those who were quiet afterward.

Fortunately, these freshmen were seeing this world for the first time, and the teachers had given them repeated instructions beforehand, so when they clapped, they practically wanted to raise their hands to clap.

"Gao Yuliang, former director of the Department of Political Science and Law at Handong University, deputy secretary of the Handong Provincial Party Committee, secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, and president of the Provincial Party School."

'Pa pa pa pa'

Gao Yuliang stood up, bowed slightly, and waved with a smile.

"Qi Tongwei, a senior alumnus of the Department of Political Science and Law of Handong University in 1985, is the Vice Governor of Handong Province, Director of the Public Security Department, and First Deputy Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission."

'Pa pa pa pa'

Qi Tongwei stood up and bowed slightly.

On this occasion, he was in his capacity as vice governor and was not wearing a police uniform.

But there was a photo of him wearing the 001 police uniform on the school wall, which most of the freshmen had seen, and it also appeared on the big screen behind them, with many boys looking excited.

"Handong University..."

"Handong University..."

Wu Huifen, Pei Qianqian, Zhong Xiaoai, and Liang Lu sat below. Because the other three were professors at the academy, only Zhong Xiaoai's name was called.

Strangely, two of the four people had a belly that was neither too big nor too small.

……

Because Pan Jiyuan invited these three people, some officials at the provincial or even neighboring provinces also came and accepted the invitation of some school leaders to attend and sit below.

Subsequently, at the assembly, a freshman representative spoke, followed by student council president Lin Xiangjun, and school leaders including Pan Jiyuan also spoke in turn.

The host said in a deep voice, "Next, we will move on to the most anticipated segment of today's program—guest messages. Our leaders and guests are not only the pride of Hanjiang University, but also our mentors on our journey of growth. They will share their most sincere advice and expectations for everyone, drawing on their own experiences in studying and teaching."

"First, please welcome Chu Shijun, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Governor of Handong Province, to speak to the new students. Let's give him a round of applause!"

'Pa pa pa'

Amidst applause, Chu Shijun rose from his seat and walked to the podium. The staff quickly checked the microphone and then hurried away.

After the applause subsided, Chu Shijun surveyed the entire audience and began to speak:

"Respected school leaders, distinguished guests, teachers, and dear fellow students,"

Good morning, everyone!

'Pa pa pa pa'

"Returning to my alma mater today and standing before you all, I feel no airs of a provincial governor at all. I am simply an old alumnus returning home. It feels especially warm and exciting. Just now, seeing your wide-eyed, shocked expressions, I felt a deep resonance. More than twenty years ago, I was just like you, listening attentively here."

As he spoke, he glanced at his prepared remarks and then closed them.

"I've thought about it, Principal Pan. I'll skip reading the prepared speech and instead share some heartfelt words with the younger students."

Pan Jiyuan and the others nodded with smiles on their faces, thinking to themselves: You're standing there, whatever you say or do, we have to smile and applaud.

Furthermore, given your position, you certainly have more information than we do.

Chu Shijun placed his hands on the podium and said sincerely, "Thirty years ago, I was just like you, carrying simple luggage and feeling a little apprehensive. I walked into this campus step by step, not knowing what the future would be like. I only knew that being able to get into Han University and be able to sit here and study was the luckiest thing in my life."

"These four years at Han University were not a springboard for my life, but the place where I took root. Every blade of grass, every brick and tile, the lights in the library, and the food in the canteen are all engraved in my heart. They are the source of my confidence to persevere no matter how far I go or how many difficulties I encounter later."

"First, I'd like to share a poem with you: 'I vow to leave my hometown and not return until I've achieved fame. Why must my bones be buried in my native land? Where in life are there no green hills?' This poem inspires me, clarifies my aspirations, and makes me reflect on my actions."

"My fellow students come from Handong and all over the country. They have traveled thousands of miles to study at Hanzhong University. We are all ordinary people. We are not born with any special privileges. If we want to change our destiny and have the ability to protect our families and serve society in the future, we rely on these four years."