I have few friends, but many childhood sweethearts.

Chapter 378. Making Things Difficult for Others

The first morning of September was crisp and clear, with just the right temperature.

[Morning is the most important time of day. Did you have breakfast today?]

The radio above was playing 7M89 Licheng Radio. Whenever that phrase came on, Xu Qingfan knew it was seven o'clock and he still had plenty of time to get to school.

"Great! We'll still be on Licheng Radio in high school, so we won't have to worry about being late!" Xiao Ruanwen raised her hands with great enthusiasm, then bent them at a 90-degree angle as if lifting a barbell.

For three years of junior high school, they listened to Licheng Radio Station every day, and they remembered the time corresponding to every line of dialogue perfectly, just like their school buddies.

There's no need to look at a clock; just listening to the school broadcast tells you whether it's time to walk slowly or quicken your pace.

“It’s been raining all week, so the sunset today will probably be beautiful.” Xu Qingfan felt the same way, swinging a pair of earphone straps he had taken off in his hand.

Lin Wanning and Zhang Yi exchanged a glance. The shortlist for the campus radio station would be announced at noon, and Xu Qingfan might be able to hear their voices for the next three years.

“But there’s a club battle after school this afternoon, so I can’t go up to the fifth floor to watch the sunset with Brother Qingfan.” Lin Wanning took two quick steps and took Xu Qingfan’s arm.

"Then how about tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and the day after that? Xiaoyu can go and see what clubs she can join, or even participate in a debate competition and become a troll like Xiaoxiao." He patted the girl who was silently following beside him.

Wu Lingyu gave Fan Ge a coquettish look, her expression saying, "I'm not a contrarian: Xiao Xiao is not a contrarian."

"Brother Fan is just a bully, Brother Fan is the real troublemaker!"

"That's who he always was."

"That's right!"

"Ha ha ha ha."

After Xia Xiaoxiao, Lin Wanning, Zhang Yiyi and Wu Lingyu left the group one after another, Xu Qingfan and Xiao Ruanwen returned to Class 16 of the first year of high school.

"Brother Fan, you're finally back! You're famous again, do you even know that?!"

"Do you know? Do you know?!"

As soon as they sat down, Lai Chenglang and Wu Shichong, this pair of clowns, started their antics for the day.

Xiao Ruanwen blinked in confusion, about to ask a question, when Wu Shichong spoke first: "The video of you confronting that idiot vice president last night was posted to the freshman group by someone, and now it's all over the forum!"

“Yeah, yeah, Fan-ge, aren’t you a day student? Didn’t you see the group messages?” Lai Chenglang chimed in.

"Is that all? I thought my identity as a billionaire had been exposed. I've muted all group messages. If there's anything to report, report it; otherwise, I'm dismissed." Xu Qingfan took out his Chinese textbook and waved his hand to signal that they could shut up.

"No, Brother Fan, you don't know yet, do you?"

"That idiot really is the vice president of the student council. He's already spread the word that anyone from our class who applied to the student council this year will be rejected because they're disrespectful to their seniors!"

"I'll go to hell with him! Isn't this blatant personal vendetta? What an idiot!"

The two men spoke in unison, filled with righteous indignation.

Xu Qingfan was slightly taken aback, thinking that this was indeed something that idiot would do: "Okay, I understand."

He nodded, still not taking it too seriously.

"Brother Fan, should we go to his dorm and ambush him after school? I've already found out everything!" "Yeah, damn it, this senior thinks he's something special just because he's a junior student council president!"

Xu Qingfan suddenly had a feeling of being in a different world. It felt like so long ago that he went to the dormitory to wait for someone after school.

His upper eyelid twitched, and he cursed irritably, "Are you all idiots? Do you know that you can be criminally liable at 16? Do you want to get a demerit and be expelled from school, or do you want to work on a sewing machine?"

Wang Xuan, who had been eavesdropping, was startled. She had thought Xu Qingfan was a gentleman, but it turned out that even her idol could swear.

[So real, so unpretentious, I like it even more now!]
Wu Shichong and Lai Chenglang had only met him last night, and they were both uneasy because of Xu Qingfan's sudden change of attitude.

"Don't be nervous, Fan-ge is always like this. He says whatever he wants when chatting with people he knows well." Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Xiao Ruanwen put her hand on Xu Qingfan's shoulder and smiled to defuse the situation.

Xu Qingfan only then realized that he had subconsciously projected his relationship with the other person into his past life; a father disciplining his son was perfectly reasonable.

"Just kidding, that idiot was just talking nonsense. He's not the president, so don't bother with him." He waved his hand with a smile to ease the tension.

"Haha, that's true. He's just a 'vice' president, yet he's barking like a dog!"

“If he dares to abuse his power for personal gain, we will report it to the principal and then remove him from his position as vice president.”

"Then I'll apply to the student council and see if he'll really eliminate me on purpose." Seeing that Xu Qingfan was silent, Wang Xuan interjected.

"Damn! Okay, I'll go with you."

"Together!"

Xiao Ruanwen and her companion didn't dare to think about it. When faced with Wang Xuan, who was also a beautiful young woman, Wu Shichong and Lai Chenglang instantly turned into sycophants.

Soon the morning reading session began. Unlike in junior high, there was no need to stand up and read like an idiot. Xu Qingfan stared blankly at the brand-new textbook.

"Alone in the cold autumn, the Xiang River flows northward, and at Orange Isle, one can see the mountains ablaze with red."

Great men's poems always give people a sense of grandeur and magnificence, but he was more concerned about the company's development. As for Du Haitao trying to make things difficult for their class?

We still need to keep an eye on Xu Qingfan. Although he won't participate in the student council, there are always classmates who are interested. We can't let his personal matters harm the rights of his classmates.

Xu Qingfan had been planning to donate money to his alma mater for a long time, after all, he had lived and studied there for four years in his previous life, and many teachers had given him a lot of encouragement and help.

Moreover, he might need to take leave frequently during his three years of high school, so it's necessary to inform the principal in advance.

He figured that if he just mentioned it briefly to the principal, the other person's student council career would be over.

Don't underestimate the value of high school student council memberships; these titles are essential for getting recognized as outstanding students at the city or provincial levels.

The most obvious benefit of being a provincial-level outstanding student is that it can earn extra points in the college entrance examination, become a stepping stone for prestigious universities' independent enrollment programs, or even guarantee admission.

Fourteen years ago, the title of provincial outstanding student could add up to 20 points.

Xu Qingfan wasn't exactly a pushover; since he'd been bullied so badly, he was determined to teach him a lesson.

He hasn't decided on the name for the donation yet. After all, it's usually graduates who give back to their alma mater. You probably can't find another person in the whole country like him, a freshman, donating to the school.

[If it were set up as a scholarship, and Xiaoxiao and Xiaoyu could win the money back, wouldn't I not have to spend a single penny?]
Xu Qingfan smiled faintly, it seemed to actually work.

(End of this chapter)