I was reborn after my cousin stole my life.

Chapter 91: Speech

Even though Yuan Xiu hadn't officially started speaking yet, everyone felt that she was quite capable just from the first two sentences she uttered.

President Gu nodded to Yuan Xiu, his eyes filled with approval.

"...To be honest, I was a member of the military family when I was very young. My father was a soldier. Before he was discharged, my mother stayed in our hometown to take care of the rear, manage the household, take care of her parents, raise her children, and maintain harmony with the neighbors. In my opinion, my mother was a qualified military wife with 'progressive ideas'."

"Just like the teacher said, ideological progress is not about shouting slogans, but about integrating 'progress' into every little thing. Now that I am a military wife, I am determined to become a qualified military wife like my mother."

"Everyone faces different situations because times have changed. My mother and I are also different because I am not only a military wife, but also a medical worker who 'serves the people'."

"I believe that my intellectual progress should not stop at 'not holding others back,' but should strive to 'become a force'!"

"Being proactive in production, thrifty in managing the household, and united with neighbors means not holding others back. Learning about culture, improving oneself, and actively participating in courses like today's are ways to empower oneself."

At this point, Yuan Xiu paused, glancing around and noticing everyone staring intently at her, which made her a little nervous.

She cleared her throat and continued, "Teachers, aunties, sisters-in-law, I want to ask you all, if it's just about providing support and not holding us back, then when our fathers, husbands, and sons are sweating and bleeding on the front lines, can our support from the rear become a force that the enemy fears?"

"I think so."

"have no idea……"

Yuan Xiu continued, "I am a medical worker, and I think many people know that I am studying medicine, right?"

"Know."

"I've heard of it."

"I study medicine because it is the power that I give myself. The power is very concrete. It is a bandage that can stop bleeding and a medicine that can reduce fever. What I want is the power to save lives in critical moments."

"I believe that strength is not a vague slogan, but three tangible things. The first kind of strength is to make our soldiers 'fearless of the rear,' which is security! How do we ensure security? By ensuring they have no worries about their families."

"The second kind of power is to make our loved ones 'amazed grow.' Growth means progress—progress in thought, progress in learning and improving oneself through culture! Every step forward makes us and those watching us proud! Although we can't go to the battlefield with guns like our loved ones, we can shine and contribute through our own progress. As doctors, we can heal the sick and save lives; as teachers, we can educate and nurture; as workers, we can produce what people need with our own hands. Even if we're just taking care of our families, we can still resonate with them in our thoughts. We are not just the weak who need protection, but comrades-in-arms and loved ones who can stand shoulder to shoulder with them."

"The third kind of strength is the 'backbone' that our loved ones firmly believe in. As military families, we must set an example, help those in need, actively participate in collective tasks, and when rumors circulate, we should not doubt or spread them, but believe in the army and believe in the country. We must become a tree, standing straight, with deep roots, and with lush branches and leaves, so that everyone can see that this is the home of soldiers..."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it went straight to the heart.

"For me, strength is medical skills; for every military family member here, strength is your hands—hands that can steer the ship steady, hands that can hold the reins of the home, hands that can grow food, hands that can create all kinds of value. We twist these hands together into a rope, and this rope becomes an unbreakable supply line that can't be dragged down or broken, providing peace of mind, pride, and the belief in victory!"

As the last word fell, the auditorium was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Yuan Xiu felt uneasy, unsure if she had said the right thing. "This is my understanding of 'ideological progress.' I'm done."

She sat down calmly.

Chunmei and the others standing nearby stared wide-eyed!

The teacher on the stage led the applause.

"Clap clap clap!"

"Clap clap clap!"

*Clap clap clap!*

"My goodness! Little Yuan is so eloquent! Her words warmed my heart."

"Xiao Jiang's wife is amazing! She speaks so eloquently, is she really from the countryside?"

"Haven't you heard people say that her father used to be a soldier? That's called family tradition or something."

"It's because of your family's academic tradition that you have to read more books. If you love learning, you can also be as good as them."

After the applause subsided, the teacher on the stage praised, "Comrade Yuan Xiu spoke exceptionally well! Her lecture was very insightful. Everyone should learn from Comrade Yuan Xiu. I suggest that after class, everyone should have more exchanges with Yuan Xiu to gain a more comprehensive understanding of what 'ideological progress' means!"

Behind the auditorium, Commander Ye and his men stood for a while. As soon as Yuan Xiu finished speaking, he turned to Jiang Zhou beside him and asked, "Jiang, is this your wife?"

Jiang Zhou nodded: "Yes, she is my wife."

His tone was brimming with obvious pride!

Commander Ye pointed at him and said, "You're lucky, kid. You married such an outstanding woman. Not bad. You were quite eloquent in what you said today."

Jiang Zhou praised his wife in front of his superiors, saying, "She loves learning and spends several hours reading every day, constantly making progress."

"No wonder he could say such things." After saying that, Commander Ye said to the others, "Everyone should learn from Xiao Jiang and his wife. When you improve yourself, you should also help your family improve."

The others chimed in, "Yes, when I get back I'll have my husband learn a thing or two from Xiao Jiang's wife."

"What books does Xiao Jiang's wife usually read at home? Can you recommend some? My wife also loves reading."

Jiang Zhou raised his chin slightly: "The books my wife reads might not be the kind of books my sisters-in-law would like to read..."

"That's not necessarily true. What kind of books does she read?"

"She's reading medical books now, even high school textbooks, and doing practice tests."

"Wow! Jiang's wife is going to college! She's even reading high school textbooks."

Jiang Zhou's eyes flickered: "If given the chance, I think with her hard work, she can definitely get in."

Commander Ye smiled and said, "Then your wife will have to work hard. Isn't she in a military hospital now? Military hospitals also have quotas for recommending students to university every year, so she might actually be able to become a university student."

Upon hearing what Commander Ye said, everyone's eyes lit up.

Jiang Zhou: "Yes, always ready!"