Just as Jia Nong had predicted.
The moment the topic of the Rural Support Project was brought up, the students' enthusiasm remained as still as a windless, waveless lake, utterly stagnant.
The lecture hall was dead silent.
"Fellow students, by participating in the Rural Support Project, we can fully utilize the agricultural knowledge and skills we've learned. It will also toughen us up. Most importantly, this initiative responds to the government's call to action. As upright men, we should actively volunteer, right?"
Jia Nong tried to inspire them.
However, only a few students expressed their will to join by raising their hands and participate in the "Rural Support Project" organized by the school.
"Very good, these students have shown admirable initiative," Jia Nong nodded approvingly at the small minority willing to volunteer. He then turned his attention back to the audience, "Are there any other students interested in signing up?" Jia Nong continued.