pjbooks Chapter 203 Election of Class Monitor
Chapter 203 Election of Class Monitor
In addition to getting to know each other at the class meeting, the counselor also took the opportunity to announce several important things.
"First, let's talk about the military training arrangements." The counselor's voice echoed in the classroom. "Our university's military training is scheduled for next Monday and will last for a week, taking place entirely on campus. After this meeting, please remember to pick up your training uniforms as notified and prepare in advance."
Then, the counselor changed the subject and brought up the second matter: "The second, and most important, matter today is the election of class officers."
Being a class officer in university is not just a nominal title; it carries significant weight.
Besides having the power to manage the class, there are many hidden benefits behind the position, especially for the class monitor.
For example, you will find that the counselor rarely appears in class, but she has the decision-making power over all matters, big and small, in the class.
It's not easy for ordinary students to talk to their counselor or get something done, but the class monitor can talk to her directly.
In addition, class monitors not only receive extra points for being class officers, but also have a significant advantage in the evaluation of scholarships, which are awarded in real money each semester.
If you take a long-term view, when you graduate and look for a job, if your resume says "served as class monitor during college", HR will immediately think that you have outstanding management skills and excellent overall qualities.
Moreover, the higher the level of the university, the more valuable the resume.
"Today we'll elect two acting class leaders," the counselor said with a smile, looking at the class. "If their abilities are recognized during the upcoming military training, they will be promoted to official class leaders. Our class needs one boy and one girl. Does anyone want to volunteer?"
In fact, the management model of universities is very different from that of secondary schools.
Except for a few specialized courses, it may not be possible for everyone to attend classes together, so managing students by dormitory is the most efficient way.
When there are notices that need to be delivered in person, you have to go to each dormitory room.
Students are not allowed to visit each other's dormitories freely. The appointment of one male and one female class monitor is precisely for the purpose of separate overall management.
As soon as the counselor finished speaking, the reactions from the audience immediately split into two camps.
"Wu Kun, are you interested in being the class monitor?" Liu Yujie lowered his voice and secretly nudged his roommate next to him with his elbow.
"Get lost, I won't do it."
Wu Kun shook his head vigorously, his face full of resistance.
He admitted that he didn't have the kind of management skills to handle things well, and he didn't want to be bogged down in a bunch of trivial matters.
In fact, there are quite a few boys like Wu Kun in the class.
Most of them only saw the trouble and hard work behind this job, but ignored the hidden benefits it contained.
The boys' side fell into an awkward silence.
On the other hand, three girls raised their hands decisively, including Xu Lingjing.
The other two are a quiet girl named Ouyang Yue.
Her skin was slightly yellow, and she had a strong bookish air about her. Her first impression was that of a typical "well-behaved, academically gifted girl."
If this were in high school, she would have been a shoo-in for class monitor, because back then, the class monitor's job was more to assist the homeroom teacher in maintaining discipline, and it was enough to elect someone with good grades to keep order.
However, a university class monitor needs to do real work. Not only does he need to have a commanding presence, but he also needs to be opinionated, capable of handling things, and not arrogant. Ouyang Yue was clearly weaker in terms of presence.
The third one is a girl named Ning Xiao.
She is about 1.6 meters tall, slightly plump, but has an excellent temperament.
From the moment she entered the classroom, she chatted and laughed with her roommates, clearly an outgoing and cheerful person.
On the very first day of school, she had already subtly gained the support of her roommates. People with such natural social skills are either from wealthy families or are born social butterflies.
The counselor was pleased with the girls' enthusiasm and asked the three of them to come up on stage one by one: "Please introduce yourselves first, and then share your campaign speeches."
She hesitated for a moment, then looked at Xu Lingjing and said, "Xu Lingjing, you can go first."
"Okay!" Xu Lingjing's red lips parted slightly, curving into a perfectly symmetrical smile.
Facing the class, her voice was clear and pleasant: "Hello everyone, my name is Xu Lingjing. In high school, I was only the class representative for Chinese, but I did host the school's New Year's Eve party. I know that university is different from high school; it's a much bigger platform. Firstly, I want to take this opportunity to run for class monitor and hone my abilities; secondly, I also hope to do my part to help everyone in our future studies and life. I hope you will vote for me, thank you!"
As soon as he finished speaking, enthusiastic applause erupted in the classroom.
Her voice was pleasant, and her tone was humble yet confident, which she handled with great precision.
Especially for guys, just based on that face, that physique, and that aura, the first impression is already perfect.
"Next up, Ouyang Yue," the counselor announced.
Ouyang Yue nodded and walked onto the podium with a slightly restrained air, clearly overshadowed by Xu Lingjing in terms of presence.
"Hello everyone, my name is Ouyang Yue. I served as class monitor in high school, and I know that being class monitor is not just a title, but also a responsibility to serve the whole class. If you are willing to trust me, I will do my best to serve our class well."
Her speech was impeccable, and applause rang out from the audience, but anyone with a discerning eye could tell that the applause was somewhat polite and perfunctory, far less enthusiastic than before.
Ning Xiao was the last to go on stage.
She wasn't shy at all. Her voice, though not as gentle as Xu Lingjing's, carried a touch of playfulness and cheerfulness: "Hello everyone, my name is Ning Xiao. I've been a class monitor, as well as a sports committee member and a life committee member. I get along well with both boys and girls. Of course, I know that being a class monitor means taking on responsibilities, so I hope you'll all vote for me!"
Ning Xiao's words fully revealed her true nature as a socialite, showing great affability.
Everyone knows that people with this kind of personality are indeed more likely to unite classmates and are more willing to listen to her arrangements.
The counselor was satisfied with the three girls' performance, turned around and wrote their names on the blackboard, announcing, "Now we'll start voting. Both boys and girls can vote, and you can vote multiple times. The girl with the most votes will be our class's acting class monitor."
"Those who want Xu Lingjing to be the female class monitor, please raise your hands."
As soon as the counselor finished speaking, people in the audience began to raise their hands.
Xu Lingjing's gaze swept across the crowd and precisely locked onto Lu Yuan, her eyes filled with a hint of barely perceptible anticipation, wondering if he would cast his vote for her.
Their eyes met, and Lu Yuan paused slightly, looking somewhat embarrassed.
Xu Lingjing's eyes flickered slightly, as if she were silently urging him on.
But after weighing the options in his mind, Lu Yuan still felt that Ning Xiao was the most suitable candidate.
Ning Xiao's outgoing personality will make her more adept at handling class affairs and uniting classmates in the future.
Xu Lingjing is indeed outstanding, but she is too beautiful, which inevitably arouses the secret jealousy of some girls. If someone deliberately opposes her in the future, the management work will become more difficult.
This also put her in an embarrassing situation.
After thinking it over, Lu Yuan finally shook his head slightly and did not raise his hand.
Upon noticing his action, a clear hint of disappointment flashed in Xu Lingjing's eyes.
Soon, the counselor finished counting the votes and announced, "Xu Lingjing has received thirty-three votes."
"Brother Yuan, why didn't you vote for Xu Lingjing?" Liu Yujie asked, looking puzzled.
"Yeah, don't you know each other? Why don't you come and support us?" Zhong Daming asked, puzzled.
All three of them raised their hands for Xu Lingjing without hesitation.
Firstly, Xu Lingjing is indeed beautiful; who wouldn't want a female class monitor who's a school beauty? Secondly, it's also out of respect for Lu Yuan; he wants to support the people he knows.
As a result, they all contributed their efforts, but Lu Yuan, who was an acquaintance, remained unmoved, which was truly puzzling.