Qin Siyang held his head high and puffed out his chest, his eyes bright, looking full of spirit.
Off to the side, Hu Chan saw that Qin Siyang actually wasn't holding the speech script in his hand, and his heart suddenly skipped a beat.
'Not taking the speech script?'
'Then what is he planning to say?'
'Did he forget to bring the script, or is he doing this on purpose?'
'Could it be that I was tricked by Qin Siyang?'
Hu Chan suddenly thought of a terrifying possibility, 'Qin Siyang has already been bought off by Chris and Jin Shengyu.'
'All the help he has given during this time was actually just to lull me into a false sense of security, so that at the blessing ceremony I will lose my reputation completely and be ruined?'
'No, Qin Siyang genuinely saved my life.'
'Unless… he first gave me hope, then will make me despair, killing me from the inside out?'
'Qin Siyang actually hates me that much?'
Hu Chan's heart suddenly jumped to his throat. He had already begun praying in silence, hoping Qin Siyang would follow the script.
"As everyone knows, I am not a Zephyr Church believer, and I do not worship the gods of the Zephyr Church."
The heart Hu Chan had been holding up suddenly died.
'As expected, Qin Siyang did not follow his script at all.'
Hu Chan's hand had already touched the switch for the livestream camera's cable, ready at any moment to cut off the live broadcast of United Government Campus.
Qin Siyang continued, "The reason I came here today is because I was moved by Holy Son Hu Chan."
"When Holy Son Hu Chan came to find me, he was very sincere, hoping I could help the Zephyr Church believers pray for blessings. Even though I don't understand the Zephyr Church, and am not familiar with your Holy Son or your Protectors, I still agreed to help. After all, this is something that can let everyone feel happiness and joy."
Hearing this, Hu Chan froze again.
Although Qin Siyang wasn't speaking according to the script, what he was saying praised him even more than what he had written in the script.
He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and even felt a tiny bit of regret for having such petty suspicions just now.
Although Hu Chan did not deeply blame himself, for someone like him, to feel even a trace of remorse was already rare.
Qin Siyang's half-day of rehearsal in the room, together with his confidence from inside out, quickly took control of the atmosphere.
His words were sincere and powerful, and all the audience members unconsciously followed the emotion he stirred, their hearts touched by his presence.
Adults saw in him the passion of youth, and his peers saw in him the ideal version of themselves.
In this moment, the vague and distant God Zephyr seemed to take shape.
Qin Siyang was the lucky one chosen by the God Zephyr in everyone's heart.
After showing his own presence, Qin Siyang shifted his tone.
"Although everyone always sees me as a lucky person, I'm actually not happy about it. Because this luck belongs only to me."
"I hope life in the safe zone can always remain peaceful."
"I hope the apocalypse ends soon, and everyone can return to a normal life."
"I hope every person can have things go the way they wish."
"I hope good luck can spread across the world!"
When he said this, Qin Siyang raised his right arm high, his expression firm.
A moment later, voices echoed from below the stage.
"Great!"
"No wonder he's the ambassador! That was amazing!"
"Good luck spread across the world!"
Once these words came out, the whole place burst into praise.
Whether it was the believers at the site planning to join the Zephyr Church, or those watching the livestream remotely, they all began applauding.
Even Zhao Longfei, who always secretly complained about how stingy Qin Siyang was, couldn't help but say, "Little Qin is generous."
After speaking, Qin Siyang bowed in thanks, stepped off the stage, and handed the spotlight back to Hu Chan.
Hu Chan seized the moment. First, he represented everyone in making a wish to the God Zephyr, hoping that the believers praying for their relatives taking the college entrance exam would have their wishes fulfilled.
Believers of the Zephyr Church, who truly believed in luck, because of Qin Siyang's bold vow and wonderful speech, all firmly believed their wishes would come true.
At this time, although Chris and Jin Shengyu did not look happy, they felt no panic.
Hu Chan might be shining now, but it was nothing more than painting a convincing disguise over a body already near collapse. It could not solve the problem that his power was nearly devoured by the two of them.
At South Glory University and United Government Academy, he could only stay temporarily. Sooner or later, he would have to return to the church in District 8.
As long as Hu Chan dared to show up in District 8, Chris and Jin Shengyu dared to send their Holy Son directly to meet the God Zephyr.
But their good mood didn't last long.
Hu Chan loudly announced the Zephyr Church's new plan for expansion, "The Zephyr Church is going to establish a branch at United Government Academy!"
"What?"
A bombshell dropped straight into the crowd.
Qin Siyang and Zhao Longfei widened their eyes.
They only knew Hu Chan wanted to gain a foothold at United Government Academy, but they never imagined he'd make such a bold move.
Chris and Jin Shengyu nearly dropped their jaws.
No matter what, they had never imagined that Hu Chan would dare to shout such words right on the Three Harmony Church's turf.
However, the banner Hu Chan raised was something Chris and Jin Shengyu simply could not oppose.
"In order to let the God Zephyr live in people's hearts forever, and to better spread the grace of the God Zephyr, establishing a Zephyr Church branch in United Government Academy, a place that is open and accommodating toward church organizations, is a very important step."
The two of them clenched their teeth.
If he put it this way, it sounded like the Zephyr Church was flourishing. What could the two protectors do to stop it?
The matter of blessing had been addressed, and now Hu Chan shifted his focus from the distant believers to the people right in front of him.
Everyone present stared at the confident, eloquent Hu Chan in surprise.
Hu Chan continued calmly, "As the largest church in the safe zone, the Zephyr Church should shoulder greater responsibility, so we cannot only recruit new believers in District 8 and nearby."
"The future of the safe zone belongs to the students of universities and academies, to our new generation of young people!"
Hu Chan looked at the participants present, his gaze steady.
"I know that in all of United Government Academy, around eighty percent of the teachers and students are Three Harmony Church believers. In such circumstances, building a Zephyr Church branch is extremely difficult."
"But the Zephyr Church has the protection of the God Zephyr, and we absolutely will not fear such challenges!"
If they wanted to stand firm in United Government Academy, they would have to bite into the power of the Three Harmony Church.
From what angle should they strike to hit right at the weakness?
Chris and Jin Shengyu were tense.
They didn't know how Hu Chan was going to turn the situation around, but both found themselves hoping he would fail.
After all, a branch could be built anytime, but if the Holy Son escaped and returned stronger, killing him would be difficult!
"I heard that when the Three Harmony Church established their branch in United Government Academy, they parachuted in a protector to handle church affairs, and all their deacons were sent from the headquarters, leaving only a symbolic position for a student deacon to reflect the opinions of the Three Harmony Church believers in the school."
"I can't help but ask the people of the Three Harmony Church, did they come here to establish a branch and spread their teachings, or did they come to extend their power?"
"The teachers and students here can't even manage the Three Harmony Church branch rooted in United Government Academy themselves. All affairs must follow the directions of outsiders. That's ridiculous! How can the many student believers showcase their abilities? How can they contribute to the development of the church?"
"At the same time, I also heard that the Three Harmony Church has monopolized the student union of United Government Academy and various other student organizations, such as the employment association. If someone doesn't join the Three Harmony Church, their future will be greatly affected."
"For such things, even if I were not the Holy Son of the Zephyr Church, just as an ordinary person, I would still condemn this strongly!"
Hu Chan directly fired at the Three Harmony Church, once again shocking everyone.
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