Chapter 5: The magnificent melee at the college celebration 1
“Hualala——”
Flocks of white doves flew over the musical fountain at the south gate. Both sides of the central avenue of the college were covered with gorgeous rose bushes. Walking straight inside, a graceful ice sculpture of a goddess was erected in the center of Beethoven Square. The huge statue of the goddess stood tall, with her arms open to embrace the entire campus, with a peaceful and noble expression.
Something big has happened in Blaise College recently. It is said that the annual college celebration is about to begin!
Before I went to college, I heard from Lily that Blaise's college celebration was actually quite boring. It was just activities for the various clubs in the college to entertain themselves, and everyone gathered in groups of three or four to chat. I couldn't imagine what was fun in it.
So, early in the morning, I started complaining to Xia Arthur on the bus.
"Boring?" Xia Arthur blinked at me, with a smile in his obsidian pupils, "How do you know it's boring?"
I shook my head and said disappointedly, "Aren't the college celebrations in the comics always super lively? I thought that a high-end college like Blaze would be different!"
Xia Arthur rarely discouraged me. He lowered his head slightly and listened to me carefully. His profile was calm and beautiful.
"What's the point of such a grand festival if everyone just gets together and chats?" I was filled with indignation at the end.
"Don't get excited." He curled his lips and touched my head. "Maybe this time it will be different."
"Different?" I looked up in confusion.
Xia Arthur showed a mysterious smile: "That's right, just look forward to the college celebration in three days!"
After arriving at the college, Xi Yaser mysteriously disappeared for several classes. Later, I heard from well-informed reporters that Xi Yaser had joined forces with several influential seniors from the upper grades to petition the chairman of the board... It is said that this college celebration will be very different from previous ones!
During the break, everyone started chattering, and wherever they went, they were talking about the news about the college anniversary.
"Latest news! Latest news! During the college celebration in three days, everyone will be asked to vote for the most popular clubs, and the ranking will determine the funding for each club for the next semester!"
A girl ran in from the classroom door excitedly, shouting excitedly.
"Ah?" Everyone was stunned.
Lily behind me was slightly stunned, and quickly continued the topic: "So, starting from today, every club will start to find ways to canvass votes?"
A boy interrupted with interest: "How are you going to canvass for votes? Show some talent?"
The girl who was surrounded by stars rolled her eyes and said proudly, "Stupid! We have three big boys in our college who are very popular. If we have their help, won't we get a lot of votes? So, the next few days will definitely be very exciting!"
"Yes, yes, Prince Hiaser is very powerful! Maybe, I can even have close contact with him!"
"Xia Youshu and Xia Youtian are both very handsome! No! I'm going to strike first, and no one of you is allowed to snatch it from me! I'm the president of the Taekwondo Club!"
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The discussions came towards me like a tide.
I squeezed on the outskirts of the crowd, and suddenly, I vaguely remembered the conversation I had with Xia Arthur on the bus this morning, and I couldn't help but feel my heart beating a little faster.
Ah! Could it be that Xi Yasser went to the chairman's office to petition because of my complaint? You know, he usually hates being noticed by the crowd...
I was immersed in the ocean of self-admiration when I suddenly became sensitive and noticed that everyone was slowly turning their eyes towards me...
One pair, two pairs... countless burning gazes were like spotlights, scanning over me in unison. The crowd, which was just boiling with excitement, suddenly fell silent and all turned to look at me.
I felt a chill in my heart and took a step back: "What...what are you doing?"
This look was so scary, just like the way middle-aged women stared at the one-of-a-kind top-quality Australian lobster during a big sale in the supermarket, and I was that unlucky lobster.
I swallowed and made a gulp in the eerie silence.
Suddenly, my classmates rushed forward and I was instantly submerged in the crowd .
"Mr. Zhencheng! Please join our club! You have a special relationship with the three handsome guys. Our cooking club needs you!"
"Don't listen to him! Join our karate club! Xia Arthur, Xia Youshu or Xia Youtian, as long as one of them joins with you..."
"How shameless! Our photography club is not that superficial. Come to our club! Zhencheng-san!"
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In this noisy environment, my already blank mind was almost frozen by the chaotic sounds, but I finally figured out one thing -
Everyone felt that with the addition of Xia Arthur and others, the club would be able to get more votes, and I had an unclear relationship with each of them, so if they could win me over, it would be a huge victory.
Although what you said makes sense, but...but I can't breathe anymore! President of the Judo Club, I know you are very strong, so can you let go of my collar first?
“Cough cough cough…”
With Lily's help, I finally broke free from everyone's enthusiastic hands and was able to take a breath.
At this time, a few familiar-looking girls walked up to me, crossed their arms over their chests, and looked down at me.
"Hey, Zhencheng, have you decided which club you want to join? It's annoying that you keep dithering like this!"
"Humph! There's no sincerity at all. I think you should all go away. She won't help you!"
“That’s right!”
I recognized them as members of Ji Peipei's support group and quickly explained, "It's not that I don't want to help you, but there are just too many people and I don't know what to do!"
At this moment, the noisy crowd suddenly quieted down and made way.
A beautiful girl in a fluttering white dress walked towards me slowly. She was wearing delicate crystal sandals, the hem of her lace skirt fluttered in the breeze, and her denim jacket perfectly outlined her graceful figure.
Ji Peipei is here!
"Zhen Cheng." She stood in front of me, with a hint of determination on her delicate face, "Compete with me again during this college celebration!"
"Huh?" I opened my mouth wide, having no idea what she was talking about.
"In the last rock climbing competition, you accidentally let go of my hand. Although I won, I was not convinced at all! This result is not perfect!" Ji Peipei looked at me deeply, "I have thought about it for a long time. I want to compete with you again at this college celebration!"
"Competition? That's a good idea!"
"Indeed, I want to join in, too!"
“This should win a lot of popular votes!”
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The crowd began to make .
Before I was completely drowned in all the noise, I tried hard to maintain a little sanity and finally held on until someone came to rescue me.
Ah, I am so touched! It was Xia Youshu! He arrived at my critical moment! But surprisingly, Xia Youtian also came with me.
I am still very wary of Xia Youshu's twin brother. After all, he always appears at the center of chaos and farce.
Xia Youshu put his arm around my shoulders, pulled me out of the crowd, and helped me straighten my crooked bow tie.
"Makoto, are you okay? I'm sorry I'm late."
His hands were soft and warm, touching my chin from time to time. I raised my head a little embarrassedly, but in doing so, I happened to meet his beautiful eyes like amethyst.
How can a boy's eyes be so gentle? I am almost drowning in this charming look...
I lowered my head hurriedly: "It's okay... Thank you."
Looking over there, Xia Youtian had squeezed into the center of the noisy crowd without knowing when. He raised his slender hand and made a very powerful gesture in the air, and the noisy crowd immediately stopped making noise.
What the hell is this guy trying to do?
My heart skipped a beat and an ominous premonition arose.
Xia Youtian wore the college uniform this time, but the collar was unbuttoned, revealing his delicate collarbone. He glanced at everyone uninhibitedly, and suddenly smiled wickedly.
"Dear students! I understand your anxiety." He nodded, with an understanding look on his face, "Come one by one, I will make good arrangements for you!"
"Xia Youtian!" I was so angry that I almost died. Why should he make the decision for me?
However, I had already squeezed out of the center of the crowd, and everyone's eyes were focused on Xia Youtian. Ji Peipei reacted quickly and was the first to come to him.
Her delicate face was full of seriousness: "I, Ji Peipei, want to formally challenge Zhen Cheng!"
I was completely dumbfounded, pointing at my nose and saying, "You...you really want to compete with me?"
Ji Peipei nodded modestly and handed me a beautiful envelope with a gold-stamped cover in a very formal manner: "This is my challenge letter."
Xia Youtian looked at me, then at Ji Peipei, with a cunning look in his eyes.
I took the envelope stupidly, feeling like my brain had stopped working.
She raised her chin proudly, and her voice was like the clear sound of wind chimes: "Zhencheng, I still remember that you and I made it to the finals of a cooking contest together. So, this time I also hope to decide the outcome by cooking! This time, I believe you won't let me down." There seemed to be a small cluster of blue flames burning in Ji Peipei's eyes.
I don't know why, but I suddenly remembered the way she looked at me with a complicated expression a few days ago, and also remembered the rumor that she liked Xia Arthur.
The letter of challenge in my hand suddenly became extremely heavy. Before I could say something, Ji Peipei had straightened her back and left gracefully.
Xia Youtian coughed twice, and said, as if to stir up trouble, "Any other students who want to apply? Please seize the opportunity!"
After seeing Ji Peipei challenging me and hearing Xia Youtian fanning the flames, the crowd started to stir again, and everyone rushed towards me.
"Makoto, I want to challenge you on behalf of the swimming club! If you lose, please join the swimming club!"
"I also challenge you on behalf of the calligraphy and painting club!"
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Well, would it be better if I fainted now?
Just when my legs were weak, Xia Youtian quickly supported me. He ignored my resentful look and continued to instigate: "In this case, why don't the presidents of each club go back and write a letter of challenge, and then select a representative to challenge Zhencheng. Finally, the audience votes and calculates the ranking of the clubs' strength. How do you think?"
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Bastard Xia Youtian!
I'm almost dying!
