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Lastly, in order to facilitate internal consultation and sharing, it’s best to purify meaningful materials, unify fonts and font sizes, and organize them into relatively standard documents.

In addition, it is about extensively delving into the humanities and social sciences, familiarizing oneself with the major intellectual trends and schools of thought in recent modern history. What are the views of Enlightenment and Modernism, and what are the views of Postmodernism? How do the leftists view a certain issue, and how would the rightists view it?"

"Next, I will contact the team to act as practice partners for everyone, any questions?"

The team members shook their heads one after another, indicating that they had none.

Guo Minjie paused, unscrewed the thermos she had brought with her, took a small sip, and continued speaking.

"Then let me talk about methods.

In my understanding, whether it’s debate or public speaking, the basic skills that need polishing are just two: one is thinking ability, and the other is expressive ability.

Thinking ability can be understood as information processing:

1. In the early preparation stage, be thoroughly familiar with all the premises of your argument.

2. Be very familiar with the possible challenges to these premises and deductions and have a complete understanding of the solutions.

3. In the very short time on the spot, quickly understand what the opponent is saying, what their premises and deductions are, and which parts of our system they are attacking and questioning.

4. If the opponent’s approach is as expected, execute the preparations off-stage; if the opponent’s approach is unexpected, judge the problematic premises and deductions on the spot, and organize a rebuttal on the spot.

This requires scrutinizing every single premise and deducing the process over and over until they are error-free before one dares to speak it on stage. I recommend Jin Yuelin’s "Formal Logic" as an introductory primer.

Expressive ability can be understood as information output:

Ultimately, it’s about conveying the maximum amount of information to the audience with the least amount of time and the best effect. Everyone has seen "Strange Talk," right? Many people advocate speaking without a script after watching it, so they don’t write a script for every competition, which is thinking too simply.

Speaking without a script is not a skill. Being able to maintain a perfect balance of time, effect, and information without a script, that is the real skill.

Guo Minjie’s eyes swept over the four students, and she took another sip of water.

Just now at home, she had been too boisterous and exerted too much effort.

Now, while lecturing again, her throat couldn’t help but feel a bit dry.

Among the members present, Ni Jiayun and Zhong Ruixi were roommates who decided to participate in the competition largely due to their interest sparked by "Strange Talk."

"Teacher Guo, should we write manuscripts then?"

As the instructor finished speaking and paused for questions, Zhong Ruixi curiously asked.

"This..."

Guo Minjie took over the conversation.

"My view is to write manuscripts, but not necessarily use them.

The reason you must write is that many things really can’t just be said off the cuff.

Everyone knows that it’s easier to shine in a confrontation, some people can get so much applause for their prepared remarks that they can’t stop. Why? Language has power in itself.

But my suggestion for everyone is not to read from your manuscripts during practice matches, because the ability to organize language on the spot is also extremely important."

"Does anyone else have any questions?"

In the classroom, everyone started asking questions in turn.

From variety shows to beginner’s tips, how to organize language, how to assign roles, how to debate, practice, and speak, various questions are bound to arise.

And the instructor Guo Minjie, also sat down near everyone.

She answered each question one by one, not at all like a teacher who kept her distance, but with abundant patience.

"In terms of balancing the effects of language organization and speaking without a script, my own practice is to repeatedly revise my drafts off-stage. Go over the language, paragraph structure, sentence construction, and even word choice in detail, ensuring every word, sentence, and paragraph is connected and intentional."

"Being able to do this at least allows one to be understood and expresses oneself more fluently."

Guo Minjie seemed to remember something else, and turned her head to look at Zhong Ruixi.

"If you want to take it a step further, that’s about seeking aesthetic pleasure, which is something that comes by chance and should not be forced."

"I suggest everyone search for star debaters’ rebuttals and transcribe them. You’ll find that not only do they speak to the point with well-structured arguments, but they also use beautiful words, idioms flying around, often parallelisms, occasionally rhyming. As someone with a background in literature, I am always profoundly impressed after listening. So I don’t recommend imitation; at this stage, it’s truly beyond everyone’s reach."

"In the pursuit of elegance, girls tend to get caught up in trifles. Remember, we’re only competing for the White Horse Cup, not for a national debate championship, so don’t lose sight of the forest for the trees."

"In conclusion, everyone should practice diligently. Let’s aim to qualify within the university. Do we have confidence?"

Guo Minjie beamed a smile, her left fist clenched in a youthful, encouraging gesture.

"There’s..."

"There is!"

"There’s."

Some voices were weak, some lacked confidence, and some were moderate, but Lu Jincheng’s voice was the most piercing.

Ni Jiayun’s eyes curved in amusement, and she couldn’t help but let out a giggle, nudging Zhong Ruixi, who was beside her.

"Hey Rui Rui, why so soft-spoken?"

"I feel like the other faculties are so strong, it’s going to be tough to advance..."

Zhong Ruixi muttered quietly.

Hearing about something is not the same as experiencing it; real understanding comes from action.

Those who, on a whim after watching a few variety shows, wanted to try their hand at debate competitions were not few in number.

But not everyone was as lucky or capable as Zhong Ruixi.

Gathering teammates of equal talent, receiving full support from the faculty, not needing to find a place to train themselves, and having guidance from professional-level coaches.

Having such a group of people accompany her in the competition, helping her fulfill her wish, was a fortune in itself.

When a spontaneous idea was taken seriously and put into practice, the pressure instantly fell on Zhong Ruixi.

She must certainly be the one in the team who most wanted to win, yet felt the least confident.

"Don’t think like that. There’s a harsh reality, debate isn’t just about effort; talent and luck are also very important," Guo Minjie said with a smile, sitting beside Zhong Ruixi and patting her shoulder encouragingly.

"Not just talent and luck, but also stances, judges’ tastes, opposing style clashes; all these affect results. Hence, as geniuses can’t be encountered every year and luck won’t always hold, no team can possibly remain undefeated in the debating arena."

"Besides, everyone is just a freshman a few months into school; even the strongest schools and programs can’t train a system just yet. The gap isn’t that big."

"Okay... Since everyone is working so hard and the faculty is taking it so seriously, I’ll also give it my all, thank you Teacher Guo."

Zhong Ruixi seemed a bit encouraged, lifting her chin and smiling at Guo Minjie.

As fellow women and half an elder by position, the instructor seemed to see through her layers of pressure at a glance.

Therefore, Guo Minjie’s gaze shifted towards Lu Jincheng in the back row.

Mr. Lu shrugged his shoulders, and they exchanged a glance.

So, the girlfriend still doesn’t know about this?

You’re quite something, kid!

Guo Minjie cleared her throat, organized her words, and addressed the entire team.

"Students, I think I was a bit conservative earlier."

"None of you should feel any pressure. This White Horse Cup is hosted at our Nanhu University, organized from start to finish by the Youth League Committee, with the Student Union in charge of planning, the competition schedule, judges, to the sponsors, all of which are... considered our own faculty."

Ah?

That statement sounded like a hint, but the content was pretty clear.

Not only Liu Yisheng and Ni Jiayun were surprised, but Zhong Ruixi also widened her eyes in astonishment.

Following what Guo Minjie had said...

If the Student Union was handling the schedule and Teacher Guo the judges, then who was the sponsor from "our own"?

She turned her head and saw Lu Jincheng, who was crossing his arms and looking quite pleased with himself, and instantly knew the answer.

He actually went and sponsored it!

No wonder the faculty was willing to provide such strong support, offering whatever was needed for the venue, anything and everything, and even allowing them to take time off from classes!

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Liu Yisheng immediately relaxed, his lips parting in a ceaseless grin.

This wasn’t playing it safe!

This was practically a safe passage through!

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