pjbooks Chapter 204 You Are the Challenger
Chapter 204 You Are the Challenger
"She is not suitable for this position."
Lu Yuan replied in a flat tone, simply stating a few words.
In fact, he knew very well that Xu Lingjing had already obtained thirty-three votes, a significant advantage.
If the vast majority of people ultimately support her, Lu Yuan will have nothing to say.
After all, the eyes of the masses are discerning, and true gold fears no fire.
Moreover, Lu Yuan didn't think Xu Lingjing was unfit to be class monitor; rather, she was too dazzling, and holding power would easily arouse jealousy.
Instead of supporting her becoming class monitor, Lu Yuan considered their past relationship and thought of her well-being.
But Wu Kun and the other two were completely baffled.
In their eyes, Xu Lingjing was not only beautiful, but also had a graceful demeanor, making her the perfect candidate for class monitor.
Putting aside the girls for now, as for the boys, if she speaks, I doubt many would be unwilling to listen.
At the same time, Ning Xiao was also secretly observing Xu Lingjing.
She knew that her only real opponent in this election was Xu Lingjing.
As for Ouyang Yue, although she is a good student, her aura is too weak and she can't hold the stage at all, so she is destined to be just a runner-up.
Ning Xiao keenly noticed the way Xu Lingjing looked at Lu Yuan, and also noticed the detail that Lu Yuan refused to raise his hand.
Ning Xiao actually glanced at Lu Yuan a few more times.
After all, he's a handsome guy; who wouldn't want to take a second look?
But she was quite perceptive; Lu Yuan's refusal to raise his hand was not because he was too lazy to lift his arm, but rather a well-considered refusal.
This interesting detail made Ning Xiao even more curious about Lu Yuan.
Soon, the counselor began to count Ouyang Yue's votes.
The number of people raising their hands was significantly reduced, and she ultimately only received twenty-five votes, suffering a regrettable defeat.
Ouyang Yue pursed her lips, looking somewhat disappointed.
She probably realized that university is completely different from high school, and here, her proud reputation as a "good student" and her grades might not necessarily be enough.
"Next up is Ning Xiao."
As soon as the counselor finished speaking, more and more people raised their hands.
To Ning Xiao's surprise, Lu Yuan actually raised his hand and voted for her.
Wu Kun and the other two looked at each other, puzzled.
But then he thought about it again and realized that Ning Xiao was cheerful and easy to get along with, so she would be a good class monitor. So he raised his hand along with Lu Yuan.
In the end, Ning Xiao received 35 votes, winning by a narrow margin of two votes.
Even if Lu Yuan had voted for Xu Lingjing, she still wouldn't have won, so the responsibility for Xu Lingjing's defeat doesn't lie with Lu Yuan.
But Xu Lingjing was still very angry.
After all, they had known each other for a while, so he should rightfully cast the vote of gratitude on himself.
Even if he didn't vote for Xu Lingjing, he shouldn't have turned around and supported Ning Xiao.
This inevitably made Xu Lingjing suspect that Lu Yuan was doing this to her on purpose.
"Great! Since more people have chosen Ning Xiao, she will be the acting class monitor. Let's give her a round of applause!"
The counselor was good at creating a lively atmosphere, and soon the classroom was filled with enthusiastic applause again.
Even Xu Lingjing and Ouyang Yue could only suppress their own thoughts and join in the applause to congratulate Ning Xiao.
"What about the male class monitor?" The counselor looked around and joked with a smile, "It seems like the boys in our class are all a bit shy; no one has volunteered?"
Her gaze swept over the boys who were mostly sitting in the back of the classroom, her eyes filled with encouragement.
The boys looked at each other, each trying to shirk responsibility.
Perhaps some individuals wanted to be elected, but seeing that no one else reacted, they didn't want to be the first to speak up, fearing they would lose face if they weren't elected.
The counselor sighed inwardly, feeling that this year's male students were somewhat disappointing.
They're either too shy to express themselves, or they lack the necessary character and are unwilling to take responsibility.
"Teacher, I want to try."
Suddenly, a loud voice broke the silence.
Everyone turned around at the sound and saw that Lu Yuan had already stood up calmly.
"Holy crap! Brother Yuan, you're our god!"
Wu Kun and the other two were so excited that they all gave a thumbs up.
They themselves may not be class monitors, but if their roommates are class monitors, their own dorm will definitely benefit first from any advantages or conveniences in the future.
"Lu Yuan...you mean Lu Yuan, right?"
The counselor's eyes lit up; she had a lot of confidence in Lu Yuan.
After all, he was one of the most outstanding boys in the class in terms of temperament and appearance.
"Yes." Lu Yuan nodded, his smile just right, neither exaggerated nor frivolous, nor insincere.
"If there's no competition, then Lu Yuan will be the acting class monitor, right?"
The counselor asked another question.
It wasn't that she didn't think highly of Lu Yuan, but she hoped that more boys could step forward and show their abilities. Only through comparison could the value of the elected class monitor be more clearly demonstrated.
A brief silence fell over the classroom; no one spoke.
"In that case, then..."
"etc!"
Just as the counselor was about to make the final decision, a boy with an equally outstanding demeanor stood up and successfully attracted the attention of the entire class.
"Teacher, I've thought about it and decided to compete."
"Excuse me, what's your name?" The counselor didn't remember his name, which made him a little embarrassed.
To be honest, the counselor had some reservations.
The boy remained silent at first, lacking enthusiasm, and then stood up to interrupt just as the results were about to be announced. This was either impolite or indecisive.
"Teacher, my name is Gu Xingzhou."
"Gu Xingzhou... Alright, then please come up to the stage with Lu Yuan and share your campaign speeches with everyone."
So, Lu Yuan and Gu Xingzhou walked up to the podium side by side.
Gu Xingzhou had a fashionable middle-part hairstyle, dyed dark brown, and wore clothes made of excellent material, which were expensive even if they weren't designer brands.
Today was his first day meeting the whole class, and he had obviously dressed up carefully, looking even more refined than Lu Yuan.
Since they came prepared, why didn't they take the initiative to ask to be the class monitor? Why did they wait until Lu Yuan went first before hurriedly expressing their opinion? What was their intention?
The counselor glanced at them and found that, in terms of appearance, the two were equally matched.
Since that's the case, then we can only rely on individual performance.
"Lu Yuan, Gu Xingzhou, which of you two wants to go first?" the counselor asked, wanting to see their enthusiasm.
Gu Xingzhou glanced at Lu Yuan beside him, his eyes filled with a hint of provocation.
Lu Yuan, however, calmly made a "please" gesture.
Everyone thought Lu Yuan was the kind of humble, honest kid, but to everyone's surprise, he suddenly said, "I volunteered first, you're the challenger. So, you go first."
"Oh……"
One sentence left Gu Xingzhou speechless.
Having no other choice, he stepped forward first: "Hello everyone, my name is Gu Xingzhou, and I come from Wujiang, the provincial capital. I served as class monitor in middle school and represented the school in math competitions and basketball games. I have strong leadership skills. I hope you can vote for me so that I can serve as class monitor for my classmates."
"Brother Zhou is right!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his roommates applauded and cheered.
It's clear he has his own methods; he gained his roommates' support right away.
Many girls applauded him excitedly because they thought he was handsome and had good qualities.
It's unclear whether Xu Lingjing was deliberately trying to provoke Lu Yuan by applauding Gu Xingzhou so enthusiastically.
"Okay, Gu Xingzhou did a great job. Now, Lu Yuan, it's your turn!"
The counselor nodded.
Undoubtedly, Gu Xingzhou exudes a strong presence and possesses considerable management skills; as a leader, he certainly commands respect.
If Lu Yuan performs worse than him, he will most likely lose this election.
"The challenger has finished speaking. Let's see what else you can come up with," Gu Xingzhou said softly as he passed by Lu Yuan, in a voice only the two of them could hear.
Judging from the current situation, he has a lot of supporters, and he will definitely get a lot of votes later, so he has a very good chance of winning.
Lu Yuan was the first to volunteer to be the class monitor, and he even arrogantly told Gu Xingzhou that it would be a bit embarrassing if he couldn't win.
Lu Yuan merely smiled slightly and stepped forward.
The whole class was watching closely, wondering if he could surpass Gu Xingzhou's performance, and what made him the right person to be the male class monitor.