Chapter 414: Chapter 414_1 Chapter 414: Chapter 414_1 Qiao Xiaren’s opening left the tens of thousands of students in the auditorium feeling much more gloomy. The principal of the film academy felt like dying! Speeches are always passionate and stirring, encouraging people to bravely pursue their dreams!
However, Qiao Xiaren’s topic was obviously too heavy, and it seemed like she was promoting negative energy instead!
Not only did the principal think this, but also the fans watching live online were somewhat disappointed and disheartened. They originally thought that Qiao Xiaren would make a resurgence with her speech, but considering the current situation, now Yuan Zhanpeng had even more reason to criticize Qiao Xiaren!
“I’m… somewhat disappointed with our goddess this time.”
“I agree with the previous comment, I hope Yuan Zhanpeng can let her off easy this time, otherwise, the public opinion…”
“Why did our goddess agree to this speech, didn’t her agent try to stop her? Pardon my bluntness, but this was really too rash!”
Despite the numerous criticisms, they continued to listen to Qiao Xiaren’s speech.
Xiaren didn’t care about anyone’s expressions or opinions, she continued to speak calmly and elegantly, “However, when true death is near, and you can’t do anything about it, even can’t make an effort to change it, you suddenly realize that all your fears and terror are useless in the face of death!”
“Everyone only noticed when I made my debut last year, making a name in ‘The Fairy Slayer’, directed by Li, moving from Discover more novels on NovelHub - your gateway to endless stories. But no one knows the kind of indomitable mentality I had while walking this difficult road, vowing to forge a path for my life!” Qiao Xiaren smiled self-deprecatingly, “Because I’m an orphan, I’ve never seen my family. Sometimes I even wonder why God has made me so alone, so lonely, so helpless in this world.”
The stage was silent, the clouds in the sky seemed to stand still.
No one spoke or laughed, there was an eerie silence, like still water.
“Walking this path alone is really dark, very lonely, and extremely cold. Even if I strive to smile, the corners of my lips still can’t help but droop. It’s just like the lyrics in the song, you’re not truly happy, your so-called smile is just a disguise.” Qiao Xiaren casually shrugged her shoulders and gently said, “I was once very weak, I cling to a man in the hope to get a shred of warmth. The truth proved, relying on a man is like a pig climbing a tree!”
Her remark brought about mixed feelings in the audience that initially felt sorrowful. This side of Qiao Xiaren made them feel more sympathetic towards her.
“After that, I almost drowned in the river. Yes, I’ve died once before.”
These words set a chilling atmosphere for the speech, everyone’s faces were marked by unbearable astonishment… stunned and incredulous…
Qiao Xiaren continued to laugh as she finished recounting the past, “When the river water inundated my head, my nose, and my mouth, I came closer to death than ever before. I thought about ending my life then, maybe I could find true happiness in heaven.”
Everyone was stunned, there was not a sound from the audience, a deadly silence prevailed, they were all shocked by Qiao Xiaren’s speech!
“I’ve been scared, feared, and cowardly. I lost myself and never really loved myself. In truth, if you don’t love yourself, how can others love you?” Qiao Xiaren slightly curves her lips, her stunning face at this moment was radiating a light, “I had never been confident, I’d looked down on myself, and even felt self-pity and loneliness. Fearful of losing friends, yet ignoring my own talents and potentials! Fear and intimidation suppressed me, eventually shattering the last line of defense in my heart!”