Chapter 152
Song Yuanchao is definitely not a person who will give up after suffering a loss. Song Yuanchao did not mention what happened during the party yesterday to anyone, but that does not mean he has forgotten it.
Zhao Minglei's little trick in private almost made Song Yuanchao a laughing stock in the whole school. He could imagine what kind of consequences he would face if Zhao Minglei succeeded.
Moreover, just overnight, the school was suddenly filled with criticism and discussion about Song Yuanchao. This was very abnormal. Song Yuanchao would never believe it if there was no Zhao Minglei's black hand behind it.
But what was strange was that this storm came so violently and violently, but disappeared quickly without a trace. The principal and other professors certainly played a role , but the fact that it was resolved so quickly made Song Yuanchao feel very confused.
The students in the dormitory were all indignant about the turn of events. They all comforted Song Yuanchao, saying that he was innocent and should not be affected by the rumors.
Song Yuanchao would not let Zhao Minglei, who had plotted against him, go. There was no rush for this matter. Song Yuanchao was no young boy. He already had an idea in his mind as to how to do it and when to do it.
Song Yuanchao had a good attitude. In fact, he didn't take those remarks that were unfavorable to him seriously at the beginning. He just thought that such little tricks were a bit ridiculous.
After dinner, Song Yuanchao and Lin Yan stayed together for a short while before returning to their respective dormitories. It was already very cold in winter, and it would be pure torture to continue strolling around the campus after dinner in a temperature of more than 20 degrees below zero. Moreover, with the midterm exam approaching soon, Song Yuanchao and Lin Yan had to hurry up to review for the exam coming next week.
Song Yuanchao didn't go to the library, mainly because there were too many people in the library, and it would be more convenient to stay in the dormitory and read. Just as Song Yuanchao was concentrating on reviewing the book, Cheng Mengshan came back.
"Aiding Korea, didn't go out?"
"No, it's more comfortable to read indoors in such a cold day." Song Yuanchao said with a smile, holding up the book in his hand.
"Haha, it's normal for you southerners to be afraid of the cold, but the weather is really cold this year, and it looks like it's going to snow again." Cheng Mengshan said with a smile, took off his military coat, and stomped his numb feet hard.
He looked around the room and saw that there were only himself and Song Yuanchao, and no one else was there. Cheng Mengshan sat down on the chair opposite Song Yuanchao, rubbing his hands and saying, "I just went to the Student Union."
"Oh, is it about the additional election? What's the situation now?" Song Yuanchao asked, putting down the book.
"It's okay. The list has been submitted and my name is on it. We will elect additional candidates after the winter vacation and the new school term." Cheng Mengshan said as he took the cigarette handed to him by Song Yuanchao.
"Congratulations, are you sure? If you can join the club, it will be very helpful for your future." Song Yuanchao struck a match and handed it to Cheng Mengshan, who lit the cigarette and took a deep breath: "Yes, whether it will succeed or not will depend on after the winter vacation. By the way, today I want to tell you not only this, but also one more thing."
"What's up?"
Cheng Mengshan looked around and asked in a low voice, "Let me ask you, do you have a grudge against Zhao Minglei from the Student Union?"
"Hate? Haha, we are classmates. I didn't know him before. I am from Shanghai and he is from Yanjing. There is no such thing as hatred. Besides, this is a university, not society. Old Cheng, look at what you say." Song Yuanchao said with a smile after exhaling a cigarette.
"You kid, you're still talking to me like this?" Cheng Mengshan was a little dissatisfied, and immediately said, "I know what happened on the day you reported. I heard that Zhao Minglei had been pursuing Xiao Lin before, and you are Xiao Lin's girlfriend. It is absolutely impossible for anyone to have no problems with this matter. What do you think?"
Song Yuanchao smiled and said nothing.
Cheng Mengshan added: "Didn't I go to the Student Union today? I happened to pass by Zhao Minglei's office and heard him raging inside."
"Oh..." Song Yuanchao didn't quite understand Cheng Mengshan's intention. He looked up at the other party and replied with a note nonchalantly.
"Early this morning, the school has been talking about your singing yesterday, and there are many unfavorable comments about you. Don't blame me for not reminding you, this situation is very abnormal. In my opinion, you must have offended someone, and it is very likely this Zhao Minglei." Cheng Mengshan said solemnly: "I was outside the corridor of the Student Union and couldn't hear clearly through the door, and it was not easy to listen carefully, but I still heard a few words of Zhao Minglei's cursing in the office. If my guess is correct, this matter was most likely instigated by Zhao Minglei. As for why, I think you know it in your heart."
Glancing at Song Yuanchao, Cheng Mengshan said, "As a student leader, it's not easy for me to intervene in this matter. After all, the election is imminent and Zhao Minglei is a committee member. What if... So this is all I can do for you. Yuanchao, be careful not to let anyone catch you with anything."
Song Yuanchao's eyes swept across Cheng Mengshan's face, and he saw concern and earnest words, for which Song Yuanchao couldn't help but feel a little grateful.
"Thank you, Lao Cheng. I will pay attention to this matter. Thank you for your reminder."
"We are all family, why should we be so polite? Besides, fighting against unhealthy tendencies is what we should do." Cheng Mengshan said seriously , and then frowned and said, "I don't know what's going on. How can someone as selfish as Zhao Minglei hold an important position in the student union? This is very inappropriate. Since the student union is the student union, it is not only necessary for student cadres to do their job, but more importantly, to set an example for all students."
"But what is the actual situation? Just look at people like Zhao Minglei and you will know that this completely goes against the original intention of the student union! Yuan Chao, what do you think?"
Looking at Cheng Mengshan's righteous words, Song Yuanchao nodded silently.
"Old Cheng, this is how people are. Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and there are disputes. It has always been like this, so Zhao Minglei is not the first, and he will definitely not be the last. Of course, there are still people like you. Look, aren't you going to be elected into the association soon? Once you join, we will find a way to change this trend. What do you think?"
"I hope so. My affair hasn't even started yet, so it's too early to talk about this. If I can't get into the society by then, all this will be in vain." Cheng Mengshan sighed and shook his head.
"That's not necessarily true. Not to mention that you have a good family background, your ability to serve as a class monitor is also obvious to all. The reason why you were selected as one of the candidates for the student union election this time must have taken this aspect into consideration, so I think the chances of success are very high."
"Haha, if that's the case, thank you very much for your kind words." Cheng Mengshan laughed and said embarrassedly: "But Yuan Chao, I'm actually not sure at all. You know that compared with other students, I still have a lot of gaps. In addition, our class is the youngest one, and the mass base is also poor, so..."
Having said that, Cheng Mengshan looked up at Song Yuanchao, with a look of wanting to say something but stopping himself.
"This is indeed the actual situation. I think there is a way to solve it." At this time, Song Yuanchao already understood Cheng Mengshan's purpose. The other party 's purpose was very simple, which was to win votes.
The election of the student union is not only an internal matter of the student union, but also a major event for all students in the school. Cheng Mengshan's success in the election requires not only the recommendation and selection of the student union, but more importantly, the results of the election at that time. The election is based on democracy, and each department and each grade will vote for the candidates anonymously.
If the number of votes does not reach a certain number, then even the candidate recommended by the Student Union will lose the election. This is extremely important to Cheng Mengshan, but Cheng Mengshan is not very sure about this. Due to his personal situation, although Cheng Mengshan does a good job as the monitor of the first class in the Economics Department, not many people in the same grade and departments, including the entire school, know him.
But Song Yuanchao was different. Although he did not hold any student cadre position, he was very famous in the Economics Department. Not only was he involved in reporting what happened that day, but also in the subsequent proposal and implementation of the class committee rotation suggestion. All of these were inseparable from Song Yuanchao.
In addition, Song Yuanchao stole the spotlight again at yesterday's party. Coupled with today's turmoil, it can be said that there is no teacher or student at Imperial University who has not heard of the name Song Yuanchao. The name Song Yuanchao is already well-known at Imperial University.
Apart from these, there is also the good popularity between Song Yuanchao and his classmates. Song Yuanchao treats people sincerely and does things generously. Many classmates have a good impression of him. Not to mention the roommates in their dormitory, who is not close to Song Yuanchao?
There is also Lin Yan. As a senior from the class of 1977, Lin Yan is very famous in the school. She and Song Yuanchao are a couple that are envied by countless people.
In addition, although Cheng Mengshan is usually inconspicuous, he has noticed a lot about Song Yuanchao from many details that others do not notice.
Let’s not talk about others, let’s just talk about Luo Yang in the class. Luo Yang, who was born into a high-ranking official’s family, seemed to have some conflicts with Song Yuanchao at the beginning, and even targeted Song Yuanchao in the class committee election. But these days, Luo Yang and Song Yuanchao have been getting closer and closer, and their relationship is extremely complicated.
Cheng Mengshan also learned about Luo Yang's situation from the side. It is said that Luo Yang was originally a member of the student union's additional election list. Unlike him, Luo Yang was actively invited by the student union to be elected, and was promised that he would definitely be elected. From this, Cheng Mengshan knew that Luo Yang's background was not simple. Song Yuanchao was now on good terms with Luo Yang, and this was definitely a means that could be used. How could Cheng Mengshan, who was determined to climb up, let go of this opportunity?
Cheng Mengshan tried his best to solve this problem, and as expected, Song Yuanchao agreed to Cheng Mengshan's request and agreed to help him under appropriate circumstances.
Cheng Mengshan was very happy about this. It made him finally feel relieved and a happy smile appeared on his face.
