Jiangling High, school playground.
The crowd stood under the flag.
Pairs of sleepy eyes watched the flag being raised under the morning sun. They then watched the man walking onto the platform.
This week's flag-raising ceremony was different than usual as the high school had invited a special guest.
This special guest was not old. In fact, he was in his early twenties. Three years ago, this guest was just like them, sitting in one of the classrooms here.
However, now, the teachers were proud to have taught this guy. Every time his name was mentioned, smiles would surface on the teachers' face.
He was none other than Lu Zhou, the youngest Shiing-Shen Chern Mathematics Award winner, Cole Prize winner, and Ten Thousand People Initiative participant!
Lu Zhou took the microphone from the headmaster. He cleared his throat and spoke with a warm voice.
"Let me introduce myself, I'm an alumnus here. I graduated in 2013. My name is Lu Zhou."
