Chapter 108 Weight
their own cities, enjoying an incredibly comfortable life.In their eyes, coming to Xiahai City was about experiencing the peace and ordinariness of this sunny little city and perhaps the excitement th...Chapter 108: Weight
The New Year of 2002 fell on a Saturday, another day filled with celebrations. All departments at Nanda University held their own New Year parties to welcome the new year. Everyone knew that during this month, there would be many tasks and people's minds would become restless; those who were going through difficult times would continue to suffer.
As a semester neared its end, final exams were approaching. Final exam results and GPA became top priorities for students. Some teachers at Nanda University had an obsessive mindset and would be satisfied only if half of the class failed their exams, thereby highlighting their own capabilities. The entire school took on an ominous atmosphere as everyone prepared to face this challenge. Students no longer felt that lecturers and professors were approachable; behind the seemingly polished appearance during daytime was a ruthless side when setting exam questions under the glow of desk lamps.
No one wanted to be cut down by such harsh measures, leaving them with failing grades or retaking exams next year. If they continued to struggle each year due to past failures, it would eventually drag them into an abyss of academic servitude. To dance lightly in this quagmire required skill, skills that belonged to the few students who ranked from B to A and were envied by many.
This final month was hard to get through. Firstly, the overwhelming review materials and vague "key points" highlighted by some professors made it challenging for students; additionally, there were various miscellaneous matters piling up towards the end of the term. In student unions and clubs, members rushed to hand over their responsibilities, while fierce seat-grabbing battles began among universities. Some even placed bricks on desks in study rooms, forcing others to detour around them. There were cases where girls left sanitary pads on chairs, causing onlookers to marvel at such boldness.
However, many educators believed that this situation had its merits since it demonstrated the students' enthusiasm for studying and competition among them. Yet, they failed to realize that much of the hard work was driven by necessity and the belief in enjoying a break after exams.
"This afternoon we have 'Principles of Financial Economics.' I need to hurry up; who knows if Professor Golden Lioness will be displeased with you for being late. It's said she has a record of this sort of behavior. She doesn't mind your absences or tardiness before the final month, but now her eyes are sharp and secretly records those who miss classes.
Cheng Congcong quickly put away her books at her desk. Previously known for her lazy demeanor towards two gentlemen from the medical school and law faculty who had a good opinion of her, her sudden urgency in retrieving study materials made this winter particularly eye-catching.
Tong Tong said with a smile, "Congcong, it's so cold outside yet you're still wearing that mini skirt. Though you have thick tights on, your posture reveals everything; your bottom is high enough to expose everything and the neckline of your clothes shows cleavage—it’s no wonder those boys are infatuated with you. I heard one of the medical school seniors even invited you for a winter hiking trip over the holiday"
Cheng Congcong tugged at her blouse and smoothed out her cotton skirt, smiling back at Tong Tong, "You've never heard of the term 'delaying tactics' Who has time to go on trips with him I’ve planned a shopping and sightseeing trip in Hong Kong with my mom. No way am I going for a hike in cold weather just because he wants me to be his hiking partner." With that, she smiled sweetly, exclaiming "Oh no! I'm late!" before rushing off.
Watching Cheng Congcong leave, Tong Tong couldn't help but envy her and said, "She’s going shopping in Hong Kong Sounds so desirable. But my dad made me tutor my brother this holiday; my break is likely to be pretty boring.
Ruan Sigu smiled, "What's the big deal It's quite meaningful. You should educate your brother well and have him take the Nan University entrance exam."
"With Cheng Congcong causing trouble at Nan University, I can't feel secure about letting my brother go there."
"That's true. Also, I don't agree with what Cheng Congcong said; instead of shopping in Hong Kong, it would be nice to visit the Jiangnan ancient towns." This semester had been eventful for Ruan Sigu, filled with happy and unhappy moments, calm and turbulent times, becoming roommates with Tang Wu who stood out among her grade, meeting new friends, but also encountering Cheng Congcong in the dormitory whose thoughts sometimes didn't align well with hers. However, it seemed that life couldn't be perfect everywhere.
"Oh right, Tang Wu, you and Su Can are from the same place, aren’t you I can’t help feeling envious of both of you. Even when returning to your hometowns, you still end up in the same place. So will you guys go home together this time"
Thinking about it, Ruan Sigu suddenly asked Tang Wu, who was lying flat on her bed and had just been coaxed into trying a yoga pose by Tong Tong recently. The reason Tong Tong used to persuade Tang Wu was that the yoga she taught came from a nationally renowned fitness instructor and mainly focused on breast enhancement, waist reduction, and slimming the body from shoulders to ankles. Any girl would be powerless against this; Tang Wu也不例外 (was no exception).
As such, Ruan Sigu and Tong Tong frequently had their eyes feasted on Tang Wu’s curvaceous yoga poses over these few days, occasionally making Tang Wu blush as well, while the two girls felt that it was truly a sight to behold. If this scene were seen by the wolves in the northern district, they would surely instantly crush the railings of the opposite dormitory building.
"I should be going back with him." Tang Wu quietly gazed at the ceiling and exhaled gently. Her mother and grandmother were both in Shanghai; she didn’t know which day she’d return home, nor had she invited Su Can to go together. However, it seemed that her family was planning for Su Can to come over again soon.
Both girls couldn't help but feel extremely envious; not only did they make the male students of their grade jealous, even among them, these girls couldn’t help but be envious as well. They couldn’t resist wanting to crawl onto Tang Wu’s bed and smile flirtatiously at her, “Su Can gave you a bracelet; what did you give him on Christmas Eve So secretive! You won't tell us this time again"
Tang Wu smiled and shook her head. The two girls sighed in disappointment, exclaiming that Tang Xiaowu was really tight-lipped.
"But the Christmas party Su Can organized was quite interesting; although it started as a class meeting for their grade, eventually more than two hundred people from our college participated. The funniest part was when there was this guy who kept trying to get close to Tong Tong that day, looking like he wanted to pursue her," Ruan Sigu said with suppressed laughter and covered her mouth.
Tong Tong was flustered; her tall and full chest rose and fell slightly as she spat back, "I wonder which one of you called the sixth-grade boy who’s so cute, asking him to contact me about organizing activities. Was it you who initiated this, or did someone else
Ruan Sigu had been somewhat overwhelmed by Tong Tong's counterattack but then regained her composure and said, "Do you think I would ask for it Of course, he gave it to me."
"It seems the Christmas party was quite a success," Tang Wu observed the two girls' interactions with a smile.
"Yes, I said that Su Cen's class is quite capable. The class committee members are all well-rounded and they found a great host, handsome and beautiful too. It created such an atmosphere! Everyone who attended received small gifts—candies from the Little Prince—which were very thoughtful and elegant." That box of candies was placed on Ruan Sigu's desk. The little box was beautifully crafted; Ruan Sigu didn't want to eat it but instead kept it as a decoration, which looked quite nice. She believed that many girls that day would be delighted by this small gift, further enhancing the effect of the Christmas party.
Of course, there was an obvious impact. Such candies, complete with their box, cost nearly 23 RMB each, and a total of 360 were paid for by Su Cen. The day before, all class committee members helped to pack them up, and the next day they distributed one to every person. It was quite endearing, and the appearance was very attractive. When the party ended, some guests and teachers had been given several boxes to take home, while others were used by Su Cen's committee to win over girls.
"In any case, I believe that such a person—if both the YSKE Club and the Future Entrepreneurs' Association can't appreciate him, they're simply blind." Ruan Sigu ultimately said this. In college, people start planning their lives and begin maturing in this stage; everyone protects themselves and integrates into the environment. This often leads to saying insincere things and agreeing with views one doesn't necessarily agree with. However, strangely enough, when Ruan Sigu spoke these words, there was no falsity compared to her usual interactions with others—it felt like she truly believed it from the bottom of her heart.
On that day of the Christmas party, those unaware wouldn't know, but those who had the right to know were clear that this incident had challenged both clubs' prestige. Though not as severe as a direct insult, it was still quite significant for both schools' combined event.
Some people took pleasure in others' misfortune: "You said Su Cen is so powerful In front of these two major clubs, he turned out to be weak and got kicked out of the party. This must be a rare occurrence for these school clubs." The club's leadership and faculty advisors would certainly not look good in this situation; after all, before such absolute authorities, one was just an ordinary student who could do nothing.
Those familiar with the college club system felt regretful about it: "Su Cen seemed to have great potential. With his life plan maturing in university and if he had a goal of reaching a certain height in the future, joining these college clubs would be an excellent path for him. If he continued excelling, before his senior year, getting admitted into such a club wouldn't be hard. However, with what happened on Christmas Eve, this road might now be blocked."
For someone who had been kicked out once, the club would definitely close its doors; although it wasn’t like they were God or that believing in them was required for salvation.
But becoming a follower certainly has significant potential to earn their first million yuan. Or put another way, ten years or twenty years from now, the network of people gathered under this banner could amount to a huge business and political influence group with tremendous future value, possibly reaching hundreds of millions or billions in worth, or even being indispensable during crises.
In summary, some viewed it as a misfortune for Su Cen, while others regretted it. Some even believed that the most powerful freshman class president might not last long.
What does a conflict at an inter-club evening have to do with whether or not one can be class president It's rather absurd.
However, Su Yi Yi then invited Su Can to her office and asked where he had gone after disappearing during the later part of that evening event. After hearing that Su Can had attended another party, she said, "Your class collective activities were well-organized at first, but you didn't persist with it. Later on, without a core figure, everyone just gave up, which is inappropriate." Looking towards Su Can, Su Yi Yi couldn’t help asking if he caused some trouble at the other party
Su Can nodded without hesitation; Su Yi Yi must already be clear about what happened since she invited him to her office. If this incident occurred in other clubs or even within the student council of Nan University, who would care and bother to manage it The school leadership would merely say that it’s a matter for young people.
However, something like the FEEC club touches upon one of the most sensitive nerves at the university.
"How could you hit someone back then Don't give me the excuse about bottles slipping out of your hands; that reason has already been overused." Su Yi Yi sighed.
"I did hit him, and I don’t deny it," said Su Can without explanation. He thought to himself that those friends of Wei Dingding who were unwilling to accept their defeat must have put pressure on the school administration to talk to him.
Su Yi Yi looked at Su Can and nodded. "There are some people indeed deserve a beating."
Stunned, Su Can stared at Su Yi Yi as she continued, "The group of people at the top who have no idea about the real issues also talked to me about you. My point is that you should continue being class president and do your job well; not only should you keep doing it, but you should do better. As for the evening event issue—if there's a next time—keep low-profile and avoid such sensitive places."
Su Can glared at his unorthodox advisor Su Yi Yi in disbelief: "You mean there might be another time And you want me to handle it discreetly"
Knowing that Su Yi Yi has shouldered a lot of pressure from higher-ups on his behalf, Su Can nodded. He thought that if he were to say at this moment that he doesn’t want to continue being the class president, it might disappoint those who support him.
To Su Can, serving as a small-class president is merely an attempt to experience university life and is of little importance—like a fleeting cloud among countless others. But the weight lies in those who have rallied around him because of this incident.where kissing gouramis were locked in a battle with their mouths intertwined and spinning around. Tang Wu’s neatly arranged row of shoes sat above the shoe rack, each pair reflecting her delicate feet...