"Classmates, there is less than a week left until our reception event." Jiang Rong stood at the lectern, her gaze sweeping over the students below.
"To ensure the best possible outcome for the reception, the school has decided to renovate some of the school buildings and the auditorium starting today.
"To minimize the impact on your studies and daily life, the school has adjusted the class schedule.
"Starting today, we will only have classes in the morning. In the afternoon, everyone can choose to stay for self-study or engage in free activities."
As soon as Jiang Rong finished speaking, a burst of cheers erupted in the class.
Jiang Rong had anticipated this reaction from the students and quickly doused their excitement with a reality check.
"After the reception event, we will have our mid-term exams for this semester.