Qiao Ze shook his head.
"Actually, I think, Qiao Ze, you should still go up and say a few words later. I am good friends with Jian Gao as well. Some things can be said directly, and I assume he won't mind. With so many people here today, at least ninety percent are here out of respect for you. Offering a few words of blessing would be like making an appearance for everyone. Of course, if you really don't want to speak at this kind of event, you can let Su speak for you, and you just show your face, right?"
Yu Chenggong smiled and encouraged again.
Xu Dajiang smiled without saying a word—the scale of today's event was indeed grand.
With more than ten academicians present, it would be quite difficult for Qiao Ze not to go up and say a few words.
"Exactly, Qiao Ge, you should say something later," Su Mucheng also chimed in to assist.
Lu Xiuxiu didn't speak, but her eyes were filled with expectation as she looked at her son.
