wavenovel Chapter 69 Who is Whose Tool?
Chapter 69 Who is Whose Tool?
As Zeng Cheng had predicted, as soon as Yan Guodong finished speaking, almost all the students in the class turned their attention to him.
To put it bluntly, everyone is not stupid. Qi Jiahao and Chen Yuliang practically have the word "profit" written on their faces. No matter how much they do for the class, it's not out of genuine service to everyone.
In contrast, Zeng Cheng is the real deal – truly sincere and hardworking!
However, Zeng Cheng didn't move—if you're going to act, you have to go all the way.
Yan Guodong frowned and asked again, "Is there anyone else willing to serve the class?"
At this moment, the students in the class became a little anxious, and almost everyone looked at Zeng Cheng.
Qi Jiahao and Chen Yuliang, one a great victim and the other a simpleton, finally realized something and their gazes fell on Zeng Cheng.
[Damn, I got too young and careless. How could I forget about that bastard Zeng Cheng?]
[Damn it, we were only focused on Qi Jiahao, why didn't we guard against Lao Liu, that sixth brother!]
Zeng Chengcai couldn't be bothered to care what that big traitor and that little idiot were thinking at that moment.
Who told these two to overestimate themselves and try to use your brother Cheng as a tool?
The atmosphere had been built up to this point, making it almost as if the person had declined the offer three times.
He finally stood up, smiled faintly, and slowly walked towards the podium.
The pear blossoms in the courtyard have faded once more; I stand in the clear night as the moonlight spills across the empty steps.
At this moment, that long-lost background music seemed to echo in my mind again, so pleasant to the ear.
From the masses, to the masses.
Zeng Cheng's speech emphasized being down-to-earth.
First, he modestly said that he really did not intend to stand up and run for class monitor. He did do some insignificant work for the class recently, but he did not feel that he was making any contributions.
Zhong Lingyu interjected, "Classmates, Zeng Cheng likes to do good deeds, so the teacher has some authority to say about that—"
Amidst everyone's questioning gazes, she recounted the events that occurred at the North Railway Station that day, concealing her name.
After she finished speaking, thunderous applause immediately erupted in the class.
Even Yan Guodong clapped several times.
That's almost six thousand yuan!
They met by chance, and Zeng Cheng really took the money without expecting anything in return!
So his hard work and dedication to serving everyone lately is definitely not a fabricated persona; he's just a straightforward guy like that!
"Ahem, Professor Zhong, there's no need to talk about this..."
Zeng Cheng had a perfectly measured blush on his face.
For a seasoned green tea b*tch like him, this level of acting skill is just basic stuff.
"Let's get back to the main topic, classmates. I really have no experience as a class officer. I'm not as good as Qi Jiahao, who was class monitor for three years, nor as good as Chen Yuliang, who was the Youth League secretary for six years. So when you were looking at me just now, I was very nervous and hesitated to go up on stage..."
"But with everyone's encouraging gaze, I suddenly found my courage. Although there's nothing wrong with being an ordinary person, being a class monitor would open up a whole new world for me..."
There were no grand pronouncements or lofty ambitions.
There are no bad checks.
Zeng Cheng spoke as if he were having a casual chat with everyone, sharing his thoughts in a gentle and detailed manner.
Yan Guodong pushed up his glasses, thinking to himself that this student named Zeng Cheng was hiding his true abilities far too well.
The layman looks at the excitement and the insider looks at the doorway.
Zeng Cheng's speech was far superior to that of Qi Jiahao and Chen Yuliang, and even surpassed the level of many high-ranking officials at the department and bureau levels.
Everyone was tired of Chen Yuliang's impassioned speeches; they all seemed fake.
Qi Jiahao clearly wanted to be down-to-earth, but he didn't really succeed, always appearing affected.
Zeng Cheng's speech, however, was like a gentle spring breeze or a silent drizzle.
"Classmates, let me add one last thing—if I really become class monitor, it won't be because I'm outstanding and have gained everyone's approval; rather, I'll become outstanding after gaining everyone's approval!"
Amid thunderous applause, he bowed, slowly stepped off the stage, and maintained a gentle smile throughout.
The art is now complete!
The voting result was a foregone conclusion.
Of the 53 students in Finance Class 1, Zeng Cheng received 52 votes; the missing vote was his own.
He was somewhat surprised by the result.
First, the girls received a unanimous vote.
He thought neither Mi Lai nor Qu Xiaoxiao would choose him.
Then there are Qi Jiahao and Chen Yuliang.
These two were so desperate to become class monitor that they practically fought tooth and nail, but in the end, they got the credit for themselves.
Zhou Yu's brilliant plan to secure the world ended in losing both his wife and his army, which was infuriating.
Although Zeng Cheng's method of reaping the rewards was very subtle, he even got Zhong Lingyu to cooperate with him.
However, Qi Jiahao and Chen Yuliang are not stupid; they will definitely realize this quickly, and out of resentment, they will probably both abstain.
This is something Zeng Cheng himself hasn't figured out.
On the girls' side, all the other girls raised their hands, and it would be very noticeable if Mi Lai and Qu Xiaoxiao didn't.
Given that Zeng Cheng's appointment as class monitor was already a done deal, the two of them didn't want to incur Zeng Cheng's resentment.
Chen Yuliang thought this way—although he was tricked by Lao Liu, even if Lao Liu hadn't tricked him, he still couldn't compete with Qi Jiahao.
So what Lao Liu actually defeated wasn't himself, but Qi Jiahao.
Besides, they were roommates, and Zeng Cheng's way of taking advantage of the situation was quite subtle. So, raising his hand would be fine and would even show some class.
Qi Jiahao was simply forced by circumstances.
Every student in the class raised their hand except him. With counselor Yan Guodong and class assistant Zhong Lingyu watching, how could he dare not raise his hand?
After electing the class monitor, other class officers were elected in succession.
Qu Xiaoxiao, who had always been eyeing the position of branch secretary of the Youth League, was successfully elected.
Chen Yuliang failed to become class monitor and couldn't compete with Qu Xiaoxiao for the position of Youth League secretary, so he ended up as the academic representative.
Qi Jiahao did not participate in the subsequent elections—his goal was clearly to get a selected graduate position, and apart from class monitor and Youth League secretary, other positions were meaningless to him.
He thought he was a 100% sure he would become class monitor and hadn't prepared to run for branch secretary. As a result, while he was still feeling sorry for himself, Qu Xiaoxiao got more than 30 votes and was successfully elected. By the time he realized what was happening, it was too late.
After the class officer election, the students left one after another, but Qi Jiahao was still sitting in his seat, completely dazed, clearly still in the state of Dao Heart Collapse.
Zeng Cheng walked up to him: "Want to have dinner together?"
Qi Jiahao frowned immediately: "Zeng Cheng, are you trying to show off your successful attitude to me?"
Zeng Cheng rolled his eyes: "Brother Jiahao, do you think I'm some kind of treacherous villain?"
Qi Jiahao said bitterly, "You dare say you didn't plan this from the very beginning, using me and Chen Yuliang as scapegoats and idiots, letting us fight like the snipe and the clam, while you, the fisherman, reap the benefits!"
Zeng Cheng smiled and said, "Alright, one hypocrite always sees through another hypocrite so accurately. Jiahao, you're right, I was indeed scheming from the beginning. But you have to admit, my tactics are more sophisticated than yours and Chen Yuliang's. I'd still be class monitor even if I had to choose a hundred times. Come on, let's have a meal together. I have something to discuss with you!"
"this--"
Qi Jiahao hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.
I'm genuinely curious about what that bastard Zeng Cheng is really up to.
As for whether he would be tricked again—Qi Jiahao felt that he was now prepared and it was impossible for him to be schemed against again.
On his way to the cafeteria, Zeng Cheng took out his phone and sent a message to Yu Baiwei.
[Yu, go to the second cafeteria and have dinner with your best friend!]
[Zeng, I've already eaten. I ate with Qianqian and the others.]
Zeng Cheng was about to reply, "If you've already eaten, then forget it," when Yu Baiwei sent another message.
But with you, I feel like I can eat a tiny bit more!
The girls' dormitory of the School of Economics is very close to the second canteen.
So Zeng Cheng led Qi Jiahao toward the second canteen. When they arrived, Yu Baiwei had already reserved a spot.
Military training has ended, and Yu Baiwei is no longer wearing the dark green military training uniform, but her own clothes.
This girl is stunningly beautiful even in military training uniform, causing a sensation throughout the School of Economics and earning her the title of "Fairy Sister".
Wearing a long dress custom-made for her by the world's top tailors, she looked absolutely stunning and ethereal.
Zeng Cheng had developed a certain immunity to her after looking at her for so long, but he was still greatly amazed by her at this moment.
She looks exceptionally beautiful today.
Her neck was slender and long, her chin was round and fair, and her lips were red and full.
Her eyes are the most beautiful feature.
Clear and vibrant, with sparkling light points inside, it's as if the sunlight shines through the ice and creates a beautiful color through diffuse reflection.
Zeng Cheng quickly went over and sat down next to Yu Baiwei.
Qi Jiahao sat opposite him.
Looking at Yu Baiwei, who was revered as a goddess by all the boys at Dezhou No. 1 High School, even the proud and arrogant Qi Jiahao began to admire Zeng Cheng.
"Yu Baiwei, let me introduce you. His name is Qi Jiahao. He was in the same class as me in high school, and I never expected that we would be in the same class again in college."
Zeng Cheng began his introduction.
Yu Baiwei is much more outgoing now than she was in high school, and she has also learned basic social etiquette.
For example, she now knows to nod to Qi Jiahao and say to him, "It's nice to meet you."
Qi Jiahao felt a sense of disbelief—she was Yu Baiwei, a goddess-like figure, and Zeng Cheng actually managed to snag her? What did that bastard have to deserve this?!
Frustrated, Qi Jiahao spoke rapidly, "Zeng Cheng, stop beating around the bush and tell me what you want to talk about?"
Zeng Cheng stopped beating around the bush and said with a slight smile, "Jiahao, do you really want to be the class monitor?"
Qi Jiahao hummed in response, "Zeng Cheng, do you really enjoy talking nonsense?"
Zeng Cheng waved his hand: "Okay, enough nonsense, let's talk about something you like—I can give you the class monitor position."
"Really?" Qi Jiahao's eyes widened. "Are you kidding me? You used dirty tricks to defeat me and steal my class monitor position. What were you after?"
"Jiahao, watch your language! What do you mean by 'dirty tricks'? What do you mean by 'stealing your class monitor'? You're supposed to be a student at a top university, how can you speak so rudely!"
Zeng Cheng rolled his eyes at Qi Jiahao.
"You have your ways of getting around things, but I can't have my own clever schemes? You think I'm despicable, but I think you're filthy too. During military training, you bought water and snacks for your classmates every day, just to win them over. You're using our three years of high school friendship to morally blackmail me, making me do this and that for you. Can you honestly say you didn't treat me like a tool?"
Qi Jiahao: "..."
Zeng Cheng waved his hand: "Alright, we're both hypocrites, can't we talk about something practical?"
Qi Jiahao's cheek twitched: "Fine...you really want to give up the class monitor position to me?"
"Of course, but not now," Zeng Cheng smiled. "This year, I'll appoint you as the executive deputy class monitor. When I'm not around, you'll exercise the class monitor's powers in my place."
Qi Jiahao was smart enough not to be fooled by Zeng Cheng and realized what was going on instantly.
"Zeng Cheng, you've got a lot of nerve talking, calling yourself the executive deputy squad leader. You just want to enjoy the privileges, not fulfill your obligations, right? Why should I be your tool?"
Zeng Cheng's reply was very capitalist: "Pshaw, if you don't do it, plenty of others will! Believe me or not, I'll go find Chen Yuliang right now!"
Qi Jiahao: "..."
Zeng Cheng's words may be crude, but the principle is sound.
The position of class monitor in university is quite desirable.
Zeng Cheng used the same words to tell Chen Yuliang, and Chen Yuliang would definitely be happy to accept it.
Thinking of this, Qi Jiahao was ready to give in.
But before giving in, he raised one last question: "Well, why don't you just find Chen Yuliang to be your tool?"
Zeng Cheng raised an eyebrow: "Because Jiahao, you're clearly more outstanding than Chen Yuliang—do you really think just any Tom, Dick, or Harry has the right to be my tool?"
Qi Jiahao: "..."
[So you're just using me as a tool, and I'm supposed to thank you for it?]
However, no matter how much resentment she harbored towards Zeng Cheng, she couldn't resist the allure of the class monitor's position.
Thus, the PY transaction was completed.
Zeng Cheng freed himself from his heavy class duties, allowing him to fully dedicate himself to the entrepreneurial path.
Qi Jiahao didn't lose out either, as he was able to take over as class monitor from Zeng Cheng in his second year of university, which didn't affect his life plans.
Before parting, Qi Jiahao couldn't help but ask Yu Baiwei a question.
"Yu, I still don't understand why you would be with Zeng Cheng..."
Without hesitation, Yu Baiwei answered, "Zeng Cheng is the best person in the whole world!"
Qi Jiahao burst out laughing: "Yu, you're quite the comedian!"
The beautiful Yu frowned immediately.
Suddenly I really dislike this person.
Yu Baiwei said coldly, "Qi, I take back what I just said to you."
Qi Jiahao immediately chuckled: "Haha, so you finally realize Zeng Cheng isn't a good person?"
Yu Baiwei shook her head expressionlessly: "Not that sentence."
Qi Jiahao asked in confusion, "Which sentence is that?"
The beautiful Yu's face was full of aloofness: "It's a pleasure to meet you."
Qi Jiahao: "..."