Names: Uncle Zhao Mengsheng, Father-in-law Pei Yihong

Lu Jingyi, Vice Minister of Education, and Gao Yuliang discussed political and legal education in universities.

Zhao Jingkun, General Manager of Peking University Agricultural Group, Zhou Jingyao, Chairman of Black Soil Group, Li Dakang, Lin Bowen, Mayor of Lincheng City, Zhao Shouyi, Secretary of the Lincheng Municipal Party Committee, and others discussed future cooperation plans.

9 o'clock in the morning.

Sha Ruijin and Secretary Bai rushed to Lincheng People's Hospital, but there was no sign of Guo Changyi.

After waiting a while, Sha Ruijin's phone rang.

"Secretary Sha, the ceremony is about to begin, and many high-ranking leaders have arrived. When will you arrive?" Cao Jianhua asked anxiously.

Cao Jianhua thought Sha Ruijin would come, but he didn't see Sha Ruijin's car or Secretary Bai.

I made this call because I felt something was wrong.

Sha Ruijin's mind went blank for a moment, and he frowned. "A ceremony? What ceremony? Where is it taking place?"

Cao Jianhua raised his voice, "Qihu! Right here at the Qihu Ecological Demonstration Base! The ceremony is about to begin!"

Without him.

The atmosphere was so lively that if the volume was too low, Sha Ruijin probably wouldn't be able to hear anything.

Sha Ruijin said no more, and strode out of the hospital lobby, "I'm coming right now."

After hanging up the phone, Sha Ruijin got into his car and instructed Secretary Bai, "Xiao Bai, go to Qihu."

On the way, they also notified Tian Guofu, who was enjoying the scenery in Yantai.

Throughout this major agricultural event in Handong, no one invited him.

Without him.

Sha Ruijin was not an invited guest at all.

Qi Tongwei, Governor Liu, Gao Yuliang, and Guo Changyi did not consider Sha Ruijin, and even Li Dakang did not want him to come.

Because Little Gold is coming, we'll need one less pair of scissors for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Li Dakang had to beg Qi Tongwei to get him a pair of scissors.

This isn't about scissors; it's about saving face.

morning.

9:56.

The shores of Qihu Lake were packed with people.

The brand-new dais was clean and solemn, where a host of bigwigs from the provinces, cities, and higher levels, including Liu Changsheng, Gao Yuliang, Guo Changyi, Qi Tongwei, Li Dakang, Wen Jingchen, Su Jingtao, Lu Jingyi, Zhao Jingkun, Zhou Jingyao, Zhao Shouyi, and Lin Bowen, took their seats.

The audience consisted of villagers and fishermen who had spontaneously gathered from the surrounding Qihu Lake area, all with expectant faces and eager anticipation.

Zhang Qi, Cheng Du, Wang Dalu, Qi Haijiang, Wang Baozhen, Fan Jiahui, He Jiahong and others sat upright below the table, while Gao Xiaoqin and Gao Xiaofeng sat side by side. All eyes were on the stage, and the atmosphere was lively.

I don't know who started clapping first.

The next second, thunderous applause erupted from the audience and lasted for a long time.

Liu Changsheng slowly rose, holding the microphone, his expression solemn. "Comrades, friends, villagers! Today, we gather on the shores of Qihu Lake in Lincheng City to witness a new milestone in the development of agriculture in Handong... Now, please welcome Professor Guo Changyi and all leaders and entrepreneurs to unveil the plaque!"

I didn't mean to pronounce it that way.

This is how Cai Xiaofei wrote his speech.

Qi Tongwei's decision to have Governor Liu serve as the host was a great show of respect for Liu Changsheng.

As soon as he finished speaking, Qi Tongwei took the microphone from Liu Changsheng.

Guo Changyi, Liu Changsheng, Gao Yuliang, Wen Jingchen, Su Jingtao, and Lu Jingyi raised their hands together and pulled down the red curtain.

As the bright red curtain slowly slid down, a gilded plaque was revealed, with large, eye-catching characters: Signing Ceremony of East China Academy of Agricultural Sciences University and National Soybean Breeding Demonstration Base.

Thunderous applause erupted instantly, echoing across the shores of Qihu Lake.

Liu Changsheng picked up the microphone again, "Now, please welcome Comrade Guo Changyi, the first president of the East China Academy of Agricultural Sciences University, to deliver a speech!"

Guo Changyi stood up and took the microphone. "Thank you all for attending the signing ceremony. Our university covers the entire spectrum of agricultural and forestry education, from associate's to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. We are deeply committed to seed research and aim to address the shortcomings in agricultural education, especially in seed science, in Handong. Over the next five years, we will invest 5.8 billion yuan to build a first-class agricultural university in East China..."

After the brief remarks, applause erupted again.

Liu Changsheng was genuinely excited. "Principal Guo spoke so well."

We can imagine that once the university campus, covering more than 2000 acres, is completed, the people and students of Handong will benefit.

Next, please welcome Comrade Wen Jingchen, President of the Beijing Academy of Agricultural Sciences, to speak.

Wen Jingchen stood up and nodded. "Comrades, the Beijing Academy of Agricultural Sciences will fully collaborate with the East China Academy of Agricultural Sciences University to share germplasm resources and research teams, helping to strengthen the domestic seed industry's self-reliance..."

"Thank you, Dean Wen, and thank you to the Academy of Agricultural Sciences for your strong support of agricultural education and industry in Handong."

"Now, please welcome Comrade Su Jingtao, Vice Minister of Agriculture, to speak," Liu Changsheng announced loudly.

Su Jingtao solemnly stated: "Comrades, farmers, the seed industry is the foundation of grain production. The establishment of the base in Lincheng is an important step in the national agricultural layout. Agricultural education is of great significance, and the seed industry is a national strategy..."

"Minister Su's speech was insightful and comprehensive. Now, please welcome Vice Minister of Education Lu Jingyi to speak."

Lu Jingyi looked at the crowd below the stage, "Comrades, friends, the Ministry will allocate special funds to improve higher education disciplines and cultivate a continuous stream of practical talents for grassroots agriculture..."

The speeches by the senior executives were concise and to the point, with every sentence practical and devoid of empty rhetoric or platitudes.

Afterwards, Liu Changsheng looked around the room and spoke with emotion.

"Comrades, the project's success was hard-won. We are grateful for the support of national policies, the assistance from all sectors, and especially the kind and hardworking people of Lincheng and the people of Handong..."

Guo Changyi made supplementary remarks.

"The fertile land of Handong nurtures and educates its people, and cultivates its rich fields. The people of Handong are diligent and pragmatic. I hope that in my lifetime, the East China Academy of Agricultural Sciences University will join the ranks of the top agricultural universities in China..."

Zhao Jingkun, General Manager of Peking University Agricultural Group, and Zhou Jingyao, Chairman of Black Soil Group, delivered a joint speech.

Two major companies have invested 1 billion yuan to jointly build a breeding base, delve into soybean research, and help farmers stabilize production and increase income...

Just as the atmosphere reached its climax, Gao Xiaofeng slowly stood up from the audience, took the microphone handed to her by Qi Tongwei, and said, "Comrades, fellow villagers of Lincheng, I, Gao Xiaofeng, on behalf of He's Industrial, my husband He Jiahong, and He's Industrial have donated a total of 5 billion yuan for five consecutive years."

Two billion yuan will be allocated to support preschool and compulsory education in Lincheng, one billion yuan to empower the development of high schools and vocational education, and two billion yuan will be specifically allocated to support the construction of the East China Academy of Agricultural Sciences University. May our own agricultural university in Lincheng one day join the ranks of world-class agricultural institutions…”

On the highway leading to Qihu, the car carrying Sha Ruijin was still speeding along.

Later, a cutting and foundation-laying ceremony will be held.

Liu Changsheng, Gao Yuliang, Guo Changyi, Qi Tongwei, Li Dakang, Wen Jingchen, Su Jingtao, Lu Jingyi, Zhao Jingkun, Zhou Jingyao, Zhao Shouyi, Lin Bowen, Zhou Zhongping (Director of the Education Department of Handong Province), Gu Mingyuan (Director of the Land and Resources Department of Handong Province), Xu Zhenbang (Director of the Agriculture Department of Handong Province), Jiang Bowen (Director of the Culture Department of Handong Province), Lü Qitai (Director of the Industry and Commerce Bureau of Handong Province), and others held scissors and cut the red silk.

As Sha Ruijin got out of the car, he saw Governor Liu, Li Dakang, Qi Tongwei, and Gao Yuliang wielding shovels.

"Little White, go to the rocky platform!"