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Chapter 459 Why I Came
Su Chen walked up to the podium, first bowed to the group of professors behind, took off his hat, turned around and looked at the crowd under the stage, pondered for a while, and then said:
“To be honest, when I learned that I was chosen to speak for the students, I was surprised and thankful to the school for giving me this opportunity.”

"I am not the first Chinese student to come to Harvard, and I will not be the last. I came to Harvard from the far east and studied with the professors. I am also grateful for the honor given to me by the school. It’s such a big span to study doctoral students.”

"People who have heard of me may know that I have published two books before, one is called "Principles of Economics" and the other is called "Macroeconomics". case."

"It is undeniable that China's economy is indeed lagging behind that of the United States. I hope that I can take what I have learned and return to China where I came from."

"I think that I can use my knowledge to see the world from a wider perspective and help more people see a bigger world. I think this is why I came to Harvard.

I come for the vastness, I come for the better, and I also come for the better of the future people! "

"Thank you."

He bowed to the audience.

Unlike the previous girl who talked a lot, he only said a few words, there is no need for a long speech.

After he came down, it was the degree conferring ceremony, and the deans of each college made brief reports to the principal and the school board of directors, all with the same content.

The general idea is "I report to the president and the board of directors on behalf of the college. After several years of study, the students behind me have completed all courses related to the degree and passed the dissertation defense. I hereby apply for the degree. Please approve it."

The language is concise and fluent, and the words are rigorous and thoughtful.

When the deans of the colleges finished their speeches, the principal Derek Curtis Bork used the same language to announce the decision on behalf of the school to grant the corresponding degrees to these degree applicants.

In order to demonstrate the core position of undergraduate education in Harvard, the president first conferred master and doctoral degrees.

This was followed by the awarding ceremony of honorary degrees.

The whole process was compact, smooth and coherent; interspersed with the performance of the band, some fragments of famous music works from the 18th and 19th centuries made the ceremony extraordinarily elegant and charming.

When the bells of the memorial church behind the rostrum echoed over the Harvard campus, the graduation ceremony that all gathered on the Harvard campus came to an end.

Immediately afterwards, each college chose its own location and held a more grand and detailed degree certificate awarding ceremony.

At the degree certificate awarding ceremony at the college level, not only must every degree recipient have to go on stage to receive the degree certificate in person, but the certificate is no longer the dean of the college, but famous professors from various departments.Of course, if the head of the department has advanced academic attainments, he may also be selected as the certificate issuer of the department.

The next scene will surprise some people.

When the master of ceremonies read the name of a certain degree recipient, the person had already stepped onto the stage respectfully wearing his academic gown.

And the certificates can also be complete without any mistakes, solemnly awarded by the senior professors of the department, and the meticulous details actually reflect the ubiquitous world-class organization and management level.

If these new masters and doctors are all alone, only relatives and friends will cheer for them; but if the recipients of the degree already have children, no matter how old they are, they can be brought on stage to receive the degree certificate together .

The word edification cannot be more appropriate here.

Teacher Su looked at the mother Dr. who was holding a newborn baby in her arms from the audience. She came on stage holding the baby who was still sleeping soundly.

What I saw more often were parents with doctorates or masters holding one or two young children, and their children were as intoxicated in the joy of harvest as they were.

Moreover, Harvard also prepares a special certificate for these future doctoral and master's students.

Every child who came to the stage with their parents was all smiles and returned with a full load, even the babies in their infancy were no exception.

Of course, there are many sleeping babies with the general demeanor, and their naivety arouses laughter.

It is not uncommon for husbands and wives, sisters, and brothers to obtain both degrees.

If Teacher Su wanted to, he could bring a group of girlfriends to his graduation ceremony.

I don't know how many people would envy him to death.

Today is the whole day of Harvard's graduation ceremony activity day. The graduation ceremony starts at 10 am and continues until the afternoon.

Su Chen was talking to two girlfriends when the principal Derek Curtis Burke came to him suddenly.

"Su, do you have time? I want to talk to you about something."

"Yes." Su Chen nodded, and the two girlfriends left in time to chat with their sisters.

"Let's go over there for a walk."

After walking to a remote place, Derek said: "Are you sure you want to go back to China? Dude, I think you should stay. If you are willing to stay, I will recommend a good school for you." Let you go to work, and then come back to Harvard to work."

It has always been Harvard's tradition to go to a foreign teacher first and then dig it back.

Before Su Chen could speak, Derek said again: "In the past, many of your international students stayed in the United States. In the United States, your research direction will be more promising."

"Principal, thank you for your kindness. I still want to go back to China and come to see you in the future." Su Chen said: "There is still a gap in the field of economics in our country. I hope to fill some of it with what I have learned."

Derek patted him on the shoulder: "You are one of my most promising students. Ayler and many professors have suggested to me, hoping to let you stay, and even going to recommend you to MIT or Princeton University Teach."

"If you are willing to stay, I think they will offer you a lot of salary, which should be better than yours in China."

Hearing this, Su Chen still shook his head: "Thank you, but I still want to go back to China."

"Harvard will always welcome you back." Derek said: "If you return to China, you must write to us frequently. I believe you will be willing to communicate with Harvard alumni, right?"

"Yes, I believe that the number of times I have come to the United States should not be less." Su Chen said with a smile: "Whether it is you, the principal, or other professors, you are also welcome to visit China."

Derek said: "Definitely, when we have time, we will definitely go to China to see you."

The two chatted for a while, and then separated. Although Derek was the principal, he insisted on staying in the main venue.

Starting in the afternoon, the alumni annual meeting continued at the main venue of the Harvard campus.

Su Chen was chatting with his two girlfriends, and Yamamoto Kyohei, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, reappeared and came to Su Chen. He bowed first: "Su Jun."

"Yamamoto-kun, hello." Su Chen smiled and said, "Have Yamamoto-kun eaten yet?"

This guy also came to see Su Chen when he was injured, and prepared some small gifts.

"I'm eating." Yamamoto Kyohei said: "Su Jun, I have something to say to you, is it convenient if I don't know?"

"Su, Miranda and I will go talk to the sisters and come back to you later."

After Avril finished speaking, she left with Miranda, leaving Su Chen alone.

Su Chen asked curiously: "Yamamoto-kun, do you have any secrets to tell me?"

"Su Jun, did you know that Masako is going back to Japan?" Yamamoto Kyohei asked.

Su Chen was at a loss: "Masako is going back to China? I just heard her say it yesterday, but what does it have to do with me?"

"Su Jun, don't you know? Masako likes you!" Yamamoto Kyohei said seriously: "She told me that she likes you!"

"Like me?" Su Chen's face was terrified instantly: "How is it possible? I just got married a few days ago, you can't hurt me, Masako and I are innocent."

Yamamoto Kyohei's attitude is very serious: "Really, Su Jun, Masako really likes you. In addition, Su Jun, I personally think that if you join our Japanese nationality, you will get better development conditions..."

Good guy!
Su Chen almost kicked him out.

"Yamamoto-kun, if I hadn't cultivated myself, I might have beaten you to the ground."

Su Chen said: "I will not change my nationality, this is also my bottom line, I hope this is the first and last time I hear you say this, next time I will definitely let you know why Hua'er is so popular .”

"Su Jun, please forgive my rudeness. On the topic of Masako, I am very serious. She really likes you. In addition, if you become a Japanese citizen, it will have a great impact on both you and Miss Teresa Teng. benefits.

And you can also get the same honor as Mr. Ao Hiromasa, Su Jun, goodbye. "Kyohei Yamamoto bowed and left.

Looking at his back as he went away, Su Chen suddenly felt that the intention of Masako's visit yesterday was really worth studying.

Could it be that there is a shadow of Owada Heng in it?
Fortunately, he was still flickering with confidence, but he turned around and wanted to plot against him.

He felt more and more that there was such a possibility, because Masako's father, Hisashi Owada, was the director of the Treaty Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, which is the highest organ in charge of foreign relations affairs of the Japanese government.

This administrative agency handles matters including foreign policy, sending envoys, commerce and navigation, and the conclusion of treaties. It also serves as a bridge for communication between units stationed abroad and the domestic government. It is also responsible for intelligence collection and analysis, care and protection of expatriates abroad, and cultural promotion.

It is estimated that Xiaori Benz has been eyeing him since he doesn't know when.

In addition, the Ao Hiroshima that Yamamoto Kyohei mentioned is a great spy.

Sure enough, my heart will never die.

After participating in the event, Su Chen talked to Miranda and Avril Lavigne, returned to the house non-stop, and called Counselor Gao: "I am Su Chen, I have something urgent to see Chief Luo, please inform me ..."

(End of this chapter)