Wow, he's not even pretending anymore, he's so direct. This made Sun Weize, who was watching from behind, cover his mouth. It was definitely the right decision to come.
Okay, I'll choose then.
Then all you need to do is...
Then everyone fell silent.
Guang Chen and Chen Nuanxin both turned their gazes to Jiang Xintong, but Jiang Xintong was in a state of hesitation. Five seconds passed, and she did not make any move.
Boss! What are you doing!
Why are you just watching!
They actually released Guangchang?
“Okay, it seems there’s a result. So…” Yan Xingmeng was about to announce the result when a voice suddenly interrupted her.
"Um, may I run for office?"
A voice came from the side, and the group turned to look.
Zhou Qianwen was seen raising her right hand, speaking with a slightly embarrassed expression.
120. I also want to be unique.
The unexpected candidate was clearly something no one had anticipated. Zhou Qianwen was, after all, one of the core members of the current student council, yet she would actually contradict the president... It was truly rare.
But rules are rules.
The group's gazes turned to the president again. Yan Xingmeng, though surprised, understood and nodded, saying, "Of course, that's fine. It'll be me and Qianwen. Guangchang will have to choose one of us as a teammate. Go ahead and choose."
Now it's time for the classic teammate selection round. Everyone is quite curious about whether to choose the president or Qianwen. Sun Weizecheng in the back is craning his neck, looking excited, as if he's waiting to see who Guangchang will choose. Different people have different answers in their hearts.
Yan Xingmeng and Zhou Qianwen both turned to Guangchang Chen, just like the character selection screen in a game. You can see the front view of a character by clicking on it. If you didn't know better, you would think that a group of people were filming a dating show. It was the final moment of choosing your favorite character, right?
Guangchang glanced at the two of them, then sighed deeply and said, "I won't choose either of you."
what?
This was an even more unexpected result.
"No one's choosing? Then how are we divided into teams?" Sun Weize asked curiously.
"Because this rule is flawed to begin with, we should add a clause that allows the chosen person to request the two to freely decide the winner with rock-paper-scissors. We're all friends, aren't we? Choosing either of us doesn't seem right, so let's be fair," Guangchang said, hands on his hips.
Hmm? So it seems that in Guangchang's eyes, the president and Zhou Qianwen are roughly equal in importance, a result that has shocked many people.
If new rules are added...
“I agree,” Zhou Qianwen replied instantly.
The president then agreed, and no one else had any objections. Next came the exciting rock-paper-scissors game. Yan Xingmeng and Zhou Qianwen stood face to face. After counting to three, Yan Xingmeng chose rock, and Zhou Qianwen chose paper. As a result, Zhou Qianwen won.
So, does that mean Zhou Qianwen and Guangchang are in the same team first?
Actually, everyone initially thought the selection would be between the president and Miss Jiang. But following the rule that those who were chosen would continue to select, Guang Chen glanced at the remaining people and quickly settled on Jiang Xintong.
Jiang Xintong's entire face was flushed red, as a sense of shame was constantly assaulting her heart. It felt as if she, as the team leader, had betrayed the team...
Chen Nuanxin's steps were getting closer and closer. Jiang Xintong turned her head away. She was now a little afraid to face the stubborn Nuanxin. She had no idea how to answer or what expression to use!
As the distance drew closer, to three meters, two meters, and one meter, Jiang Xintong closed her eyes even more tightly.
"Boss..." She thought she would receive a soul-searching answer, but the gentle questioning tone pierced the deepest part of Jiang Xintong's heart. She opened her eyes, turned her head and looked at her, and found that Nuanxin did not mean to blame her. Instead, she was just looking at her with concern.
No, don't look at me like that!
"I choose Warm Heart," Guangchang said, selecting Warm Heart first.
Chen Nuanxin nodded in agreement, and then almost without thinking, pointed to the boss in front of her and said, "Then I choose the boss."
Jiang Xintong was completely shocked to be chosen as a teammate. She hadn't even participated in the selection process, yet she was still chosen by the heartwarming and firm decision... Jiang Xintong was undergoing a great deal of soul-searching, and she was even speechless for a moment with her eyes wide open. Just then, Sun Weizecheng, who was not far away, saw this and, with his keen insight, he also raised his right hand and said leisurely, "I want to participate too."
According to the rules, Sun Weizecheng and Jiang Xintong were to play rock-paper-scissors. But a dramatic scene unfolded, and Sun Weizecheng ultimately won. The final list was then announced.
The red team consists of Guangchang Chen, Chen Nuanxin, Zhou Qianwen, and Sun Weizecheng.
The blue team consists of Yan Xingmeng, Jiang Xintong, Shan Yimo, and Shan Yaoning.
Huh? The president and the boss are on the same team? What's going on? What happened to the competition from the last birthday party? How can they compete as teammates?
"Alright, everyone, go back to your huts and make tactical adjustments. Let's go, Xintong." Yan Xingmeng was quite accepting of the outcome. At the same time, she noticed that Xintong seemed a bit off. She walked over, patted her shoulder, and led her to the blue team's hut.
Guangchang and the others watched Jiang Xintong leave, and for some reason, the atmosphere among them was strange.
"Wouldn't it seem strange if I joined?" Sun Weizecheng, who remained behind, said awkwardly.
Guangchang realized what was happening, then smiled and said, "How could that be? It's just a game. With you here, Lao Sun, our chances of winning are very high."
"Let's go back inside, it's getting a bit cold," Chen Nuanxin said, rubbing her hands together.
The four then returned to their red hut, enjoying the warm air inside and the small red flag, about the size of a human hand, stuck in the center.
The start time of the match will be announced in the group chat. Let's sit down and discuss our tactics now.
But tactics can't be discussed. The reason Sun Weizecheng came with so many questions is simply because he understands one thing very well: missing out means losing forever! He can read Xintong's files when he has time, but if he doesn't understand Zhou Qianwen's move as soon as possible, he may not have much of a chance later.
"I'm curious, Qianwen, why did you suddenly decide to run for office?" Sun Weize asked.
Guang Chen and Chen Nuanxin, who were standing to the side, were both holding their hands to the warm air blowing from the heater to soothe the coldness in their palms. Hearing this, they both turned to look at Zhou Qianwen.
When Zhou Qianwen was asked this question, she began to think about how to explain the matter, and the others were quietly waiting for her answer.
"Actually... I don't really know how to explain it. I just felt that Hiro seemed a bit helpless, so I thought, why don't I raise my hand and see? That's roughly how I felt."
Wow, that sounds so pure.
To dare to stand up and run for president just because of this is really quite impressive.
"Or did I do something wrong?" Zhou Qianwen turned to Guangchang and asked.
Guang Chen quickly gave her a thumbs up and said, "You did a great job, Qianwen. Congratulations on winning my team. Sure enough, you should be the captain of this team."
"Me? Captain?"
"Of course, with you, we have a new team. I have no objection. Old Sun, and Nuanxin, you probably have no objection either, right?"
"I agree."
“Vice President…” Zhou Qianwen hesitated. There was already a vice president, so why should she be the president?
Sun Weize smiled with narrowed eyes, then said in a deep voice, "Qianwen, since you've chosen to stand up, you need to show the same determination as anyone else. Be firm, okay?"
“…Hmm!” After thinking for a few seconds, Zhou Qianwen finally nodded heavily.
The group then began to discuss tactics.
In Zhou Qianwen's mind, whether it was the president or Miss Jiang, they were both too big for her. In this pre-assigned camp, she could only be chosen. If she hadn't gotten first place in her grade this year, she might not even have the right to see the president regularly, let alone attend the birthday party or be invited to play the snowball fight.
Her skill level was too low; she had never even considered being a captain. Showing off was not her intention. It was just that, at that moment, the thought suddenly popped into her head.
Seeing Guang's confused expression, did he also want the right to choose someone else? Then, without realizing it, Zhou Qianwen moved and raised her right hand.
"Um, may I run for office...?"
Perhaps she can't compare to the president in many things, but in this matter, she wants to take the lead. Just as she has seen and heard all this time, and as she has thought about it herself, she also needs to make a change.
This change wasn't just because she changed her hairstyle and wanted more attention; it stemmed from many other aspects, especially... in Guang's eyes, she wanted to become a special person.
He wanted to be the person who would appear in his mind first.
Therefore, she needs to take more action.
Now, all she needs to do is one thing: win the game! For whatever reason, she sometimes wants to win.
Zhou Qianwen made up her mind, and her expression became much more serious. She was no longer as timid as she had been at the beginning, and a strong aura burst out from her body.
While Guang Guangchen was encouraging Qianwen, he and Nuanxin were also thinking about finding the boss to see what the problem was. Although Guang Guangchen was a little hurt by the boss's decision not to choose him, they had been working together for a while and didn't want to be a mystery. After all, the boss was a proud and aloof person, so it was probably just a simple misunderstanding. Guang Guangchen would have to ask him about it himself.
If the boss still doesn't tell by then, then Guangchang and Chen Nuanxin will be ready to go crazy and kill the "traitorous ninja" with their own hands.
Why has my lord rebelled? Hmm? Tell me?
While Guangchang Chen was whispering and teasing Chen Nuanxin, he looked up and his gaze fell on Zhou Qianwen. As a string of familiar yet unfamiliar numbers appeared, Guangchang Chen was completely oblivious and let out a soft "Eh."
At this moment, Zhou Qianwen's aura had risen! Guangchang Chen looked over and was immediately horrified!
Upon closer inspection, it was astonishing that he had already broken through the peak of level 59!
Entering level 60!
Ugh! Stop telling stories!
A striking favorability score appeared in Guangchang's line of sight and continued to climb slowly, eventually reaching 66 points before starting to fluctuate slightly.
121. Do you also like Guangchang?
What exactly are the criteria for judging this level of affection? 39 points and 59 points, once you hit this point, you will suddenly enter the next stage under some opportunity. What did Qianwen do? Did she stand up for herself? Then the judgment is close to initiative, or courage, or something like that? And if it's above 39 points, reaching the judgment of affection between men and women, it's more like recognition, a heartfelt recognition that you have feelings for the other person that go beyond friendship.
Therefore, this favorability rating is actually more inclined towards actual behavior than inner feelings. Feelings are, after all, an ethereal thing; you can like someone just by saying you like them and dislike them just by saying you dislike them. That's why many feelings come and go quickly. This rating is more like a subconscious expression, and acknowledgment and initiative are more practical. Even without the system's prompts, it's still clear information that can be captured by the other person.
Wow... suddenly I realize you're not so useless after all. It turns out believing in data flow was the right thing to do; it's actually quite reliable...
"Boss! Stop daydreaming, it's time to go." The warm voice gradually grew louder, waking him from his reverie. By this time, the others were already prepared, and Guangchang immediately nodded and followed.
According to the original plan, the two of them would take turns making and throwing snowballs, switching every two minutes to prevent their hands from freezing. The person in the back would provide cover for the person in the front, and the ultimate goal was to capture the flag in order to achieve final victory.
We can ask Qianwen about it after the competition; right now, the most important thing is still...
Chen Nuanxin nodded firmly to her boss, Guangchang responded, and looked toward the location of the other party's hut. As long as they reached that location!
The first priority is to meet with the boss and find out about her situation! The base salary of 30,000 yuan a month was only paid two days ago. If the 30,000 yuan is paid for two whole months, that's 60,000 yuan! With extra bonuses and so on, Guangchang Chen and Chen Nuanxin each received more than 75,000 yuan!
Based on this alone, the two of them must get to that place! To find out the truth!
Not only the two of them, but Zhou Qianwen, the team leader, also had a question in her mind. She had never asked it before, but today she felt a surge of courage from her heart supporting her. She felt that she could ask it. Come on... come on!
She kept encouraging herself in her heart!
Zhou Qianwen's team, officially on their way!
Oh, Old Sun is in the back row, serving as a support staff member. He has the best viewing position, with a clear view from any angle. That's great!
……
Meanwhile, inside the Blue Team's cabin, the atmosphere wasn't so good. To be precise, it was Jiang Xintong who was having mental issues. She sat alone on the side, hugging her knees, burying her head, and remaining silent. Shan Yimo was devising tactics, but Jiang Xintong wasn't listening to a word she said.
"President." Shan Yimo gestured, while Yan Xingmeng gently shook her head, suggesting that Shan Yimo and Yao Ning launch a sneak attack outside for the time being. To put it bluntly, compared to the two sides fighting fiercely at the front, this was actually more like a defensive battle. As long as one person was hit, three minutes would be enough to run to the enemy's hut, get the flag, and then cover the teammates' retreat, which would basically determine the victory.
Therefore, the opponent is definitely afraid of being ambushed at this moment, so they can only sneak over little by little, and they still have plenty of time.
Then Yan Xingmeng walked over to Jiang Xintong and sat down in front of the heater. The two were quite close together, but Jiang Xintong did not react at all.
"I'm sorry, Xintong," Yan Xingmeng said softly, raising her hand to pat Xintong's head. Seeing that Xintong did not resist, Yan Xingmeng's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down. What she was most worried about now was that Xintong might dislike her.
"It's my fault. I didn't consider this aspect, and it seems to have made the atmosphere awkward. I apologize to you. Don't be unhappy, okay?" Yan Xingmeng leaned closer, unable to see Xintong's expression, but she knew that Xintong was very sad right now.
Jiang Xintong then shook her head, but still didn't say anything.
Are you still angry with me?
Jiang Xintong shook her head again.
"Well..." It was rare to see Xintong in such a downcast state. In the past, she always appeared with the air of a young lady arriving. Although she usually lost to me in our competitions, she was never discouraged. She would try again and again after each failure. Yan Xingmeng also enjoyed the feeling of competing with Xintong. Until this time... Perhaps I broke the rules first, which led to this situation. I influenced Xintong's judgment. Xintong didn't raise her hand because of me, which is why Guang Chen and the others misunderstood.
Yan Xingmeng looked remorseful, and suddenly she felt that the competition had become quite meaningless.
Just then, Jiang Xintong, who had been silent all along, finally raised her head. Sure enough, her eyes were red. She sniffed softly, then turned to look at Yan Xingmeng. Her pitiful expression was truly heartbreaking.
"I'm not blaming you at all. Don't flatter yourself. I'm just reflecting on myself."
"But it really was me..."
"Don't underestimate me! I'm Jiang Xintong. The fact that I agreed to your request means I can accept any outcome. If anyone should apologize, it will be me. Yan Xingmeng! You'd better get your attitude as my opponent right!" Jiang Xintong said, pointing her hand at Yan Xingmeng beside her.
Yan Xingmeng had seen this pose countless times, from the moment Xintong first met her, to the games at every birthday party, and then to the competitions later on. This was the Jiang Xintong that Yan Xingmeng had been hoping to see. In some ways, she felt that she was really no match for Xintong. As she grew older, she believed that she would be defeated by Xintong more and more often.
From the initial 91-1 scoreline to 82-73, and now approaching **, Xintong has consistently learned from her failures and strived to improve, never giving up easily. Perhaps this is something I learned from her, which is why I resolutely returned in the final period and chose to express my feelings to Guangchang…
"I understand. So, should we still win this competition?" Yan Xingmeng asked with a smile.
"Of course! We have to win! If the two of us can't beat them even working together, wouldn't we just look like chickens fighting each other?"
Jiang Xintong suddenly seemed to perk up, then got up and walked firmly toward the door. Perhaps she really had been pretending to grow up all along, but even if it was just pretending, she wanted to keep going. As long as she persisted, sooner or later she would be able to find something real she wanted from the vague concept of growth!
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