I just want to sell products, but you're forcing me to perform talents.

Chapter 349 Before the sword was properly sheathed, he had already entered the martial world.

Under the diligent governance of successive emperors of the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty flourished.

With a population of 48 billion, poverty has been largely eliminated.

Occasional frictions occur, but they are mostly minor border skirmishes with the United States, and the two countries generally coexist peacefully.

In these peaceful countries, the most troublesome issue is employment pressure.

Every year, tens of millions of college graduates flood into society. Under the survival of the fittest, how many of them can get their ideal job and salary?

More often than not, they take off their long gowns, put on yellow shirts, and go to work as delivery drivers, takeout drivers, or chauffeur services.

If I were invited to give a speech, I could write a flowery and elaborate speech if I only wanted to say the nice things, but that's not my style.

Many people who enjoy late-night snacks know that a script read aloud like that is definitely not one they wrote themselves.

……

"In order to avoid being stepped on by younger students to climb up, I suggest that everyone continuously upgrade our knowledge and wisdom, continuously improve our vision and cognitive level, and continuously inject confidence and courage into ourselves to meet challenges head-on."

So, the third piece of advice I'd like to share isn't some cynical, but genuine advice for the soul: Learn well, be humble, and don't be afraid!

Finally, we heard a positive message, and everyone's spirits lifted.

That's right, that's what a graduation speech should say. You've discouraged everyone so much that they're afraid to leave the campus.

"You know better than I do how to learn well."

His self-deprecating humor once again brought a smile to everyone's faces.

"I'm not very good at knowing how to remain humble, so don't follow my example."

Everyone finally laughed.

As everyone knows, Ye Xian has stirred up a lot of trouble in the few months since his debut, and has also released a lot of good songs. The word "shouzhuo" coming from his mouth sounds more like an irony.

"How can you not be afraid? You'll know once you get a few more beatings. Society isn't as scary as I've described."

Or, take a look at the negative news about me over the past few months.

Everyone burst into laughter again.

Everyone knows that Ye Xian has been fighting his way forward these past few months, reaching his current position without any help from anyone. Ye Xian's indomitable spirit is indeed something every graduate should learn from.

At this point, Ye Xian smiled and said, "Everyone must be tired of listening."

"Not tired—"

The graduates at the scene shouted in unison.

"Every word was true and insightful; thank you to the school for inviting Brother Xian to give this speech!"

"From the moment I received my diploma, I knew that I needed to step out of the ivory tower and stop being an innocent child."

"Like I said, Brother Xian, you're too late! If only you'd come a semester earlier!"

……

Seeing that everyone's enthusiasm was still high, Ye Xian couldn't help but continue to spew toxic chicken soup: "Since you want to hear it, then I'll give you the fourth piece of advice: you'll forget all my advice and toxic chicken soup as soon as you leave school, and you'll never put it into practice."

The lively atmosphere cooled down again.

Damn, what do you mean by this, Brother Xian? Did you just slap me in the face?

Giving you a treat followed by a blow, are you using PUA tactics?

We haven't even left school yet and you're already trying to manipulate us?

[I'm not as handsome as my readers: Hahaha, that's hilarious! I totally agree with what Brother Xian said. The biggest lesson we learn from history books is that we've never truly learned from history itself.]

[Outrageously cool: Was this a quick slap in the face? Didn't you even wait until everyone graduated before doing it? Brother Xian, you're too ruthless!]

[Handsome Dad: I love it! Xian-ge should have become a teacher sooner; I think it's even more fun than his singing!]

[You're so ugly it makes me cringe: What a pity, such a great junior was expelled from our college! Otherwise, this perfect dose of cynical wisdom would belong to our Central South Conservatory of Music!]

……

Ye Xian's repeated criticisms of the students caused some of the instructors to raise their eyebrows again, but no one said anything because they all knew that Ye Xian was telling the truth.

Honest advice is hard to hear.

Everyone knows Ye Xian is right, and everyone also knows that graduates entering society will not remember Ye Xian's advice.

Everyone just does their own thing.

Because everyone will firmly believe that they are Long Aotian.

Ye Xian's voice carried a hint of expectation, yet also a touch of heaviness: "Before the sword is properly sheathed, one has already entered the world of martial arts. After countless trials and tribulations, may everyone return still as youthful as ever."

The phoenix flowers are blooming again. May all the young people embarking on their new journeys have a life filled with passion and pride!

The road ahead is long, take care, everyone.

Ye Xian bowed deeply to the audience, and once again, enthusiastic applause rang out.

This time, the applause was heartfelt, enthusiastic, and long-lasting.

Many graduates stood up, and some of the girls' eyes welled up with tears again.

Ye Xian's speech was brief, yet powerful!

Yet it penetrates the essence of reality and strikes directly at the soul.

There's chicken soup for the soul, and there's toxic chicken soup for the soul.

There are concerns, but also expectations.

Perhaps they really will forget what Ye Xian said as soon as they leave school and never put it into practice, but at this moment, everyone truly took it to heart.

[Chrysanthemum's Three Wraths: As expected, it has to be my Brother Xian! This speech, I feel, is almost as good as the dean's speech just now!]

[Please wait, female benefactor: Nonsense! The dean has been saying this every year, he's used up all the words! This is only the first time Brother Xian has said it. If you expect him to say it for ten or twenty years, you'll go blind!]

[The line "Understanding clothes well: Sword not yet properly sheathed, stepping out into the world of martial arts" is so evocative, so fitting! How come I've never heard it before? Brother Xian speaks with such eloquence!]

[There are always women trying to sleep with me: Brother Xian's talent is far greater than he shows! Sometimes I even wonder if Brother Xian is some kind of ancient monster? A 21-year-old is just too amazing!]

……

The enthusiastic applause lasted for a long time.

After bowing repeatedly, Ye Xian tried to walk off the stage, but the students in the audience immediately objected, shouting, "Brother Xian, sing us a song!"

"Brother Xian, please! Sing one song so our graduation will be without regrets!"

"Brother Xian, I love you!"

……

The host on stage looked at the excited students below and glanced somewhat awkwardly at the dean, only to see the dean slowly stand up and walk to the microphone: "Brother Xian, wait a moment."

Ye Xian almost slipped and fell as he was walking towards his seat.

He looked at the dean on the stage in astonishment: "Dean, you called me Brother Xian?"

"That's right, he's calling for Brother Xian!"

The dean smiled, and the wrinkles on his face melted away at that moment.

"Ahhh, the director is so kind!"

"I love you to death, Dean!"

"Brother Xian, play one! Play one!"

……

The students below immediately understood what the dean meant, and they cheered again.

Ye Xian jogged back to the podium and bowed before the dean: "Dean, aren't you shortening my lifespan? Just call me Xiao Ye."

Even as the dean of the world's number one music academy, Ye Xian wouldn't dare to be presumptuous in front of him.

The dean smiled and said, "I felt your speech was better than mine!"

Ye Xian quickly waved his hand and said, "You're too modest. I'm far inferior to you."

The dean waved to the audience, and a mentor walked up with an erhu: "This year's graduates are both lucky and unlucky, because you're a little late."

Everyone burst into laughter, and Ye Xian was also amused by the dean's humor.

"So, to make up for their regrets, why don't you play 'Moon Reflected in the Second Spring' for them? Let them get a good beating before they enter society, let them know what it means to be outmatched and have someone more capable!"

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Ps1: Today's Recap

Haizhou aged liquor inventory: 5095 bottles

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Ps2:

Before the sword is even properly sheathed, stepping out into the world of martial arts. After countless trials and tribulations, one returns still a youth at heart.

There are two sources for the origin of the name: one is Pi Zi Cai, and the other is Feng Tang. I personally prefer Pi Zi Cai.

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