Approaching 10 o'clock, the stands at Anhe Square were almost full.
A total of 2,000 VIP tickets were issued, and now over 1,800 people had arrived, with more entering through the security gate.
Bai Xiaotang stood in line, feeling slightly nervous.
From her position, she could see part of the stands, which were already packed with people.
"Whew... so nervous... I didn't expect so many people to come..." a student next to her said, patting their chest.
"Me too, it feels like everyone from Anhe is here."
"Don't be silly. Not all the audience in the stands are from Anhe City. I've heard that people who can get into the stands have significant status." A boy from another school leaned in mysteriously to say.
Bai Xiaotang turned her head slightly and listened intently.
"I've heard a lot of top leaders from Beijing came this time, so the grand ceremony's stand tickets weren't publicly announced but were given away."
"Really? From Beijing?"
