In April, Harvard University ushered in a special lecture. Eileen Gu, a Winter Olympic champion and student at Stanford University, attended the 2024 World Development Forum as a youth ambassador and delivered a speech at the opening ceremony. Her appearance not only added a bit of youthful color to the forum, but also greeted and thanked the audience in fluent Chinese, winning applause from the audience. At that moment, she was like a fairy coming out of a fairyland, conquering everyone with her wisdom and charm.
Gu Ailing, a talented girl of mixed Chinese and American descent, has shown extraordinary skiing talent since she was a child. She won gold and silver at the Winter Olympics, won honor for China, and also showed the world the demeanor of Chinese athletes. However, her charm is not limited to the ski slopes. Academically, she is also an outstanding student, and she was successfully admitted to Stanford University and became a top student. Today, she stands on the podium of Harvard University and delivers a speech in Chinese, which shows her diverse talents and profound cultural heritage.
On that day, the spring breeze was warm, and every cherry blossom on campus seemed to bloom for the upcoming guests. The students were talking a lot and looking forward to the arrival of this extraordinary guest. Gu Ailing's name has long gone beyond sports, she is not only an Olympic champion, but also an idol in the hearts of young students, and her story has inspired countless people to chase their dreams and move forward.
Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and all eyes were focused on the entrance of the lecture hall. As the door slowly opened, Gu Ailing, who was dressed in a light long dress, walked in, and her appearance was like a beautiful landscape, which made people can't help but wait with bated breath. Her long hair was gently draped over her shoulders, her bright eyes shone with wisdom, and her smile was warm and kind, as if it could instantly dissolve all distances and barriers.
"Hello everyone!" Gu Ailing opened her speech in fluent Chinese, and her voice was crisp and pleasant, as melodious as a mountain spring. Then, she greeted her international friends in the same standard English: "Hello everyone!" The ease with which the two languages can be used shows how versatile and inclusive she is as an international athlete.
In her speech, Gu Ailing shared her upbringing, from her first attempts at skiing to the joy of winning championships on the world stage again and again, every experience was full of hardships and challenges. She talked about the fear of failure and the joy of success, but more about the pursuit of dreams and unremitting efforts. Her words revealed firmness and perseverance, which made everyone present feel a kind of strength - it is the power that comes from the heart, pushing us to overcome difficulties and realize those seemingly impossible dreams.
Gu Ailing's story is not only about skiing, it is also about how to grow in the face of adversity, how to maintain herself under pressure, and how to find her own path in the face of constant challenges. Every jump and every spin of her is a love for life and persistence in her dreams. She told every student in the audience that no matter how far away their dreams are, as long as they take the first step bravely and persevere, they will one day be able to touch the edge of their dreams.
As the speech ended, applause poured in like a tide, and Gu Ailing smiled and bowed in thanks. Her temperament is elegant, her words are full of power, and her every appearance is so radiant. In this ancient and solemn school, she is like a real fairy, lighting everyone's heart with her story and wisdom.
When the speech ended, the students came forward to communicate with her, and Gu Ailing patiently answered every question, and her humility and affinity made people feel warm. She knows that every appearance she makes is not only for personal honor, but also to convey a spirit, a never-say-die spirit.
Gu Ailing's speech at Harvard University not only showed her excellent language skills and personal charm, but also conveyed a positive spiritual strength. She used her experience and insights to inspire everyone on the scene and make them more determined to pursue their dreams.
Gu Ailing's fairy-like image and demeanor also made the audience fall in love with her. Her graceful temperament, sincere smile and determined eyes all make people feel her beauty and strength. She used her actions to interpret what it means to "cultivate both inside and outside".
As night fell, Gu left Harvard, but her voice and her story left a deep mark there. Her figure faded away in the night, but in everyone's heart, her image became clearer, like a real fairy, touching everyone's heart with her wings, allowing the seeds of dreams to take root and sprout in this fertile soil of knowledge.
This is Gu Ailing, a woman who shines not only in the ice and snow world, but also in the temple of wisdom. Her story tells us that everyone has the potential to become a fairy in their own life, as long as we are willing to pursue, to work hard, to believe in the miracle of a dream come true.