Chapter 44

"Dear guests, ladies and gentlemen, teachers and students, hello. Welcome to the film production report meeting we are hosting. I now declare that today's report meeting is officially beginning."

As Xia Hou Zhong Ying finished speaking, applause broke out from the audience. Although it was just a simple opening speech, it was rare for the school to have such a remarkable person, not only causing a sensation throughout the school but even attracting journalists for interviews. The students couldn't afford to lose face, could they? Otherwise, if the media reported that Kent students didn't support their own school, it would be very embarrassing, and they wouldn't be able to hold their heads high in front of students from other schools. So, whether to support Xia Hou Zhong Ying or for their own sake, the students clapped enthusiastically.

"Now, let me introduce the guests of this report meeting," Xia Hou Zhong Ying said, holding the microphone and standing up, looking at Vice Principal Li and saying, "The first guest is our school's executive vice principal, Vice Principal Li Yinghai."

Amidst the enthusiastic applause from the audience, Vice Principal Li stood up and greeted the audience, then sat down.

"Head of the Guidance Department, Mr. Cui Zhenzhong," Xia Hou Zhong Ying continued.

Mr. Cui also stood up and greeted the audience amidst the applause.

"Head of the Student Affairs Department, Ms. Jin Zhengli."

The applause continued, and Ms. Jin stood up and greeted the audience.

"Class counselor for Grade 1, Class 5, Mr. Jin Haoping."

As the class counselor for Grade 1, Class 5, Xia Hou Zhong Ying naturally couldn't forget Jin Haoping and invited him to be a guest.

This made Jin Haoping very pleased. He no longer had to feel inferior in front of the counselors of the two key classes. "So what if your class has good academic performance? Do you have as many outstanding students as our class? Can any student in your class do something as significant as this? Besides, your class's good performance is because the school initially assigned the best students to your class, not because of your efforts. What's there to be proud of?"

In the past, because the students in Grade 1, Class 5 had a complex background, many of them entered the school through connections. Discipline was a non-issue; just think about how Zheng Xiuyan could skip classes for a whole week. The class was often ridiculed by other class counselors as the worst-disciplined class in the history of Kent.

The ridicule from other teachers made Jin Haoping lose face in front of all the teachers, but he couldn't do anything about it, as there were many children of important figures in the class. Not only were there children of politicians and economic leaders, but also children of company CEOs, and even the principal's daughter. He, a minor figure, couldn't afford to offend them.

Since Xia Hou Zhong Ying and others' film production plans caused a sensation in the school yesterday, Jin Haoping had been showing off in front of the counselors of the two key classes several times. Seeing their embarrassed faces, he felt very satisfied, finally feeling a sense of pride.

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"Next, I will introduce the main actors of the film we are preparing to produce." After introducing the school leaders and guests, Xia Hou Zhong Ying continued to introduce the crew members on stage, "Trainee from S.M Entertainment, Zheng Xiuyan from Grade 1, Class 5."

Zheng Xiuyan also stood up and greeted the audience.

The applause from the audience seemed even more enthusiastic, mixed with screams and whistles, making it feel like a real event. After all, she was a beautiful girl and a star of the school, so it was normal for her to be popular.

"Trainee from S.M Entertainment, Huang Miyoung from Grade 1, Class 2."

"Trainee from S.M Entertainment, Kim Tae-yeon."

Although Kim Tae-yeon was not a student of the school, she still received a warm welcome. Beauty is universally loved, and being an outsider made her even more popular. Some boys even shouted "I love you, Kim Tae-yeon" from the audience, making Kim Tae-yeon, who was not used to such fan frenzy, blush.

"Trainee from S.M Entertainment, Lim Yoona."

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Xia Hou Zhong Ying then introduced Quan Yuli, Xu Zhuxian, Zheng Xiujing, Li Lixiu, and the two Hengha generals, Song Zhenhuan, one after another.

The eight beautiful girls received enthusiastic applause, while the other three supporting characters, who lacked both looks and fame, received relatively less applause. However, the students still gave them symbolic applause, avoiding a cold scene.

The enthusiasm of the Kent students surprised the journalists who came to interview, making them repeatedly exclaim. They had thought this interview would be just a fresh topic, and they were only there to go through the motions. If the effect was good, they would give it a small section; if it was mediocre, they would just mention it in passing, just to give Kent and S.M a nod.

However, from the scene and the audience's reaction, the effect was really good, making it a great topic.

"Finally, there is myself, the chief planner and director of this film, Xia Hou Zhong Ying from Grade 1, Class 5." The disadvantage of not having a host was that Xia Hou Zhong Ying had to introduce himself, which made him feel a bit awkward.

However, as the top student and top delinquent of Kent School, and the initiator and director of this film production, the students were very impressed and gave Xia Hou Zhong Ying the same enthusiastic treatment as the eight girls, with many girls even giving screams to make him feel very proud.

"We are able to hold this film production report meeting successfully thanks to the strong support of our school. The school not only agreed to lend us the venue and teaching facilities but also provided us with some sponsorship. Without the school's support, I wouldn't be standing here today." Xia Hou Zhong Ying warmly thanked the school, saying a lot of good things, and then loudly announced, "Now, please welcome our school's executive vice principal, Vice Principal Li Yinghai, to speak."

Xia Hou Zhong Ying's opening speech and introduction procedures earned nods from the leaders and teachers on stage and the journalists in the audience. He did a really good job, showing potential as a host.

They didn't know that Xia Hou Zhong Ying had watched many press conference and award ceremony videos last night to prepare. Although it was last-minute preparation, combined with his thickened skin since coming to Korea, the effect was really good.

Since he was attending this event, Vice Principal Li had already prepared to speak and had a speech ready. He stood up, adjusted the microphone in front of him, and began speaking.

"Dear guests, ladies and gentlemen, teachers and students, good afternoon." Vice Principal Li's opening speech was almost the same as Xia Hou Zhong Ying's, and he continued, "Today, I am honored to attend this film production report meeting organized by our school's students. I feel very proud, as it proves that our school's educational policy is correct."

"Our school has always been committed to cultivating students' independence and creativity. Whether now or in the future, we will continue to follow this path. ..." After talking about the school's policies and other formalities, Vice Principal Li continued, "Today, with students like Xia Hou Zhong Ying and others producing their own film, I hope that tomorrow, more students will have better ideas and create their own future. If the school finds the students' ideas good and worth affirming, we will certainly provide strong support. ..."

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"I hope to see scientists, politicians, performing artists, and more among you in the future." Vice Principal Li pointed to the students in the audience and said loudly, "Your success is the direction of our school's efforts. Thank you all."

The students in the audience immediately gave enthusiastic applause. Vice Principal Li's words were very encouraging, as they suggested that if the students had good ideas, they would receive support from the school. Many students with ideas were instantly inspired.

After Vice Principal Li finished speaking, Xia Hou Zhong Ying stood up again, bowed to the audience, and began the main topic of the report meeting.

"Today, we are holding this report meeting not only to share our plans for producing a film," Xia Hou Zhong Ying said with a smile, "but also to meet the school's requirements and explain the process to everyone, so that this event does not affect your studies and the normal teaching of the school."

"After the news spread yesterday, the enthusiasm and support from the students moved us, but we also felt a lot of pressure, both from the film and from the school," Xia Hou Zhong Ying laughed and continued, "Vice Principal Li told me yesterday that if our event affects the students' studies, our production rights will be revoked. So the success of our film is in your hands. I ask you to be lenient. Here, I ask everyone not to let this event affect your studies, or we will become sinners. Not only will the school not let me off, but your parents won't let me off either."

Xia Hou Zhong Ying's words caused a burst of laughter from the audience. Vice Principal Li kept smiling bitterly in his heart, thinking, "This rascal really dares to say such things, revealing everything."

Next, Xia Hou Zhong Ying read the prepared speech, which was mainly about the film production and a brief introduction of the agreement with the school, and then ended his speech.

Seeing that Xia Hou Zhong Ying had finished speaking, the journalists in the audience, whether sent or self-invited, knew it was their turn to ask questions and raised their hands to indicate they had questions.

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