America 1982

"I can't believe that my men didn't come to hold a farewell ceremony outside the hotel." Dennis packed his bags and said to Tommy next to him with some disappointment.

Outside the hotel, there were only a few scattered local black people looking at them, and some American tourists attracted by TV programs, who kept clicking the shutter on the high school students who had appeared on the TV.

It wasn't until they arrived at the airport and were about to board the plane to bid farewell to the country that they saw a group of police officers in straight uniforms and neat steps lined up on both sides of the passage. The simple passage was also rarely covered with a red carpet symbolizing grandeur.

This country had accompanied them crazy, watching their wayward governor, prime minister, interior minister, defense minister, police chief and so on, standing in front of the plane, wearing the most solemn clothes they could, with serious expressions. He looked at these high school students who were preparing to return to China.

The high school students looked at each other, and Governor Allen Lewis spoke slowly:

"Thank you, young leaders from the United States, I and the officials of our country are here now. We are not here to say goodbye to you in a hypocritical manner. We are here because we want to tell you very seriously that we speak from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you all, because you have given this country a chance to grow again. Yes, growth. The so-called growth means facing one's own incompetence and cowardice, ignoring those false compliments, and being ridiculed and humiliated again and again. Shattering dignity but gluing it back together again and again until it becomes stronger each time, St. Vincent and Grenada will not live up to everything you have done for it, and we will use this growth to regain a new lease of life."

"At the same time, we also hope that all former cabinet officials will come to see this country again in their spare time in the future and witness its changes. You will be the most distinguished guests of this country at any time, and your names will be associated with this summer. Being recorded in the history of St. Vincent is the best memory we have with you, and we have decided to seal this memory. St. Vincent will not open this kind of event again in the future. We must be like a real country full of vitality and continuous efforts. Fight in that way instead of continuing to sensationalize with absurdity and role-playing. I think you don't want to see this country really become a clown."

"Perhaps 20 million is just a small amount worth mentioning to young people who may be worth hundreds of millions in the future, but it is the most important nourishment for this country to usher in a new life. We will build hospitals, schools, libraries, Cherish this hard-earned fund. Finally, the Governor of St. Vincent and all members of the new cabinet would like to thank the previous cabinet members for everything they have done for this country. Thank you all." After the seventy-year-old governor finished speaking, he took the officials around him and said seriously Bowed to these high school students.

"Oops, I forgot to prepare my speech." David muttered under his breath, and then said to Tommy next to him: "It's up to you, Tommy, to stop our departed leaders from sounding like... clown."

After hearing David's words and seeing that the other high school students had no intention of speaking, but looked at him, Tommy took a deep breath and took a step forward slightly:

"For us high school students, there seem to be many ways to grow up. Maybe a comfort from a friend, maybe a broken love, or just you and your classmates trying to get a bottle of whiskey and getting drunk and becoming stupid, can make you grow up. Afterwards, I felt that I had grown, but this summer camp was different, at least for me. It made me understand that real growth is self-awareness and introspection. Every time I make a decision, I keep reminding myself, I am not a real leader, but a clown who comes here to gain honor. Time and time again, I use difficult and embarrassing introspections to strengthen my heart and let me and my companions around me understand that maybe We are not the true leaders of a country, and we may continue to live boring and dull lives after returning to our country, but I, each of us, know at least one thing, that is, we will not become the clowns of fate for the rest of our lives."

"I am very happy and honored to be able to truly grow at the St. Vincent Society. Please allow me and the companions around me to pay tribute to this country and all of you who accompany us to play freely."

One after another high school students carried their bags and shook hands with Prime Minister Madoff and others, and then boarded the plane. Tommy was at the end of the line. The Governor held Tommy's hand and laughed in a childish voice: "Say hello to him in person for me. "

"Who?" Tommy asked confused.

The Governor blinked: "A person who will be as grateful to you as I am."

…

During the entire voyage, Tommy Hawke did not figure out who the Governor was talking about.

The schedule at Lincoln High School was much more boring than that at St. Vincent. The regular summer camp procedures, visits, trial courses, lectures by university professors, etc. soon made the high school students realize the boring reality, compared with the boring courses at this time. Get up, St. Vincent's life before was just like a dream.

For example, Gavin Ladd, a professor at the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University, delivered a keynote speech on "Innovation for a Successful Society" at the Summer Summit. If it weren't for the fact that his parents needed an extra line on their resumes, these high school students in the audience would Dennis had already instigated him to study how to use the school TV to watch short movies for free.

Even though Gavin Rudd has been as straightforward as possible, even quoting their experience in serving at St. Vincent’s to explain issues such as public sector reform, urban management, decentralization, etc., it is obvious that these topics are too obscure for high school students who are still in office. At that time, I didn't consider the problem mentioned by Professor Gavin Ladd at all. The main reason why I was willing to do those things was entirely out of the passion and passion of high school students.

The summer camp with only four days left at Lincoln High School finally ended. The ten members of the CSLS committee saw off the other summer camp students and then looked at each other.

"CSLS is about to usher in a new group of asshole committee members, right?" Kevin was the first to speak and said with a smile to Tommy: "It's like you were suddenly picked out when you found us in the first period."

Tommy held a cigarette in his mouth and looked at the bus getting further and further away: "I have already applied to the school. The school will arrange for others to take over the second and other subsequent summer camp activities. Everything I want has been obtained. I will continue to do so in the future." There are other social activities scheduled, and CSLS will still exist in the future, but the committee composed of students should not appear again, just like the simulated life of St. Vincent, it will not reappear.”

"It's a pity that those high school students can't experience the most exciting summer camp activities." Although Catherine said regret, her face turned into a smile.

Tommy looked at Catherine: "Your expression of regret doesn't look obvious, Your Majesty."

"If everyone can experience it, how can I show off that I am different?" Catherine said proudly: "I have participated, and they can only spend their lives envying me. This makes me feel even more happy."

"Man, you and Stephen are now applying for the film and television major. I guarantee that no prestigious school will reject it. Being a co-producer of Nickelodeon's most popular show is a real qualification." David Shafer sighed depressingly: "One When I think about returning to Georgia and continuing to live a poor life, I can't help but want to go back to St. Vincent, casinos, offshore banks, hemp... There are countless opportunities to make money in that country, but in the end I can only continue to let black people My classmates helped me steal books from the library.”

Stephen lit a cigarette: "I'm very happy to spend this pleasant summer with you, although most of the time I act like a fool and act as Frank's personal nanny."

Several people laughed when they heard what he said. Although Frank has excellent wrestling ability, he has extremely poor self-care ability. This is completely opposite to Steve who has lived in a boarding school since he was a child. During this time, Steve was always reminding Frank how to do it. Take care of yourself in life.

"I think some of us will become writers in the future, and some will engage in film art, and then we will completely record and film this summer." Tommy Hawke looked at several people and said:

"Until that day comes, all of us must live happily, fall in love, get married, and have children, and then when they reach our age, let them replace us and recreate this summer on the screen, and we will Grab some popcorn, sit down and watch them perform and laugh out loud.”

Several people laughed, and Chris nodded: "That's a good idea. It would be even better if the premiere was changed to St. Vincent."

"I have a question." Dennis raised his hand, attracting everyone's attention: "What if Catherine marries me, I mean this situation? Our two children pretend to be us to act out emotional scenes, it always feels weird weird."

Catherine turned away and said disgustedly: "Do you think I can marry you? Even if I marry Pam Marvel, I won't marry you. At least Pam knows how to help with wiring during a power outage."

"Catherine, I have Carly, and she will come to Lincoln High School next year." Pam looked at Catherine and said seriously: "I understand your desire to date outstanding boys, but I don't have enough time to give you. too much."

Catherine made a gagging motion and everyone laughed.

"How about we do the last bad thing?" After laughing, Zoe looked at a few people: "Let's get a small tattoo, a pattern unique to the ten of us, to commemorate the unique CSLS and the unique summer. "

The ten high school students looked at each other and walked out of Lincoln High School in the summer sunshine.

I just took the time to finish coding a chapter of 3,000 words. I will try to get up at noon tomorrow to code another chapter~ Counting the one from yesterday on the 20th~