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Chapter 410: Chapter 289: Helper
Wednesday.
The school anniversary is set for next Monday, and time is running out.
Outside, the continuous rain persists, worsening the mood of the students and adding to their worries.
During the longer break, the class leader, Huang Zhongfei, saw everyone’s distressed looks and felt that, as the class leader, he should say something to steady everyone’s nerves.
So, he stepped up to the podium in front of the whole class.
Huang Zhongfei usually had good rapport with everyone, especially with the ladies.
He stood at the podium, looking at all the students.
The students all turned their attention to him, especially the younger girls like Yu Wen, who nearly threw themselves at the handsome class leader.
If Huang Zhongfei were to announce that he was in a relationship now, the hearts of the girls in the class would certainly shatter into pieces.
At that moment, at the back of the classroom, Dan Kaiquan and Zhang Chi were wrestling on the concrete floor.
Wang Longlong was cheering them on.
Cui Yu, Meng Gui, Ma Shicheng, Guo Kunnan, and others, whether standing or sitting, watched their performance.
Huang Zhongfei shouted, "I see everyone is really worried about the school anniversary."
This statement was met with a wave of complaints from the class, Yu Wen said:
"I don’t know when this annoying rain will stop."
Jiang Yanan: "I hate rain the most."
Chen Qian thought with disdain: ’A bunch of vulgar people, don’t they know how enjoyable it is to quietly do math problems in the classroom while it’s raining outside?’
’Well, this pleasure is ultimately mine alone!’
An intoxicated expression crossed Chen Qian’s face.
His happiness was beyond anyone’s understanding.
Pang Jiao asked the question everyone wanted to ask:
"Class leader, are we still going to have the school anniversary? I’ve signed up for a dance and practiced for several days."
Zhang Yifei exclaimed: "If the school anniversary is canceled, I, Feifei, will be the first to protest!"
The topic of the school anniversary increased everyone’s attention, waiting for Huang Zhongfei’s response.
Huang Zhongfei, smiling, said, "Everyone, don’t worry about the school anniversary."
"I specifically asked a relative, and the sixtieth anniversary of Fourth Middle School will definitely not be canceled; it will merely be postponed till May if it keeps raining."
"It’s a matter of time, so everyone just wait."
Huang Zhongfei’s tone was firm, like the final hammer in a nail, giving everyone a much-needed boost of confidence.
Wang Yanyan still had doubts, repeating like a broken record:
"Is it really not going to be canceled?"
Yu Wen immediately answered for Huang Zhongfei: "It won’t be canceled, have you forgotten what our class leader’s family does?"
Huang Zhongfei’s family was wealthy; during the New Year’s party, he had provided the classroom audio system and microphone, saving everyone rental costs.
It was rumored that Huang Zhongfei’s family was involved in business, had members working in hospitals, and had relatives in the education department, giving them wide connections.
With Huang Zhongfei’s reassurance, everyone finally felt at ease.
Chen Siyu nudged Bai Yuxia: "Yuxia, did you hear that? Our practice wasn’t for nothing."
"Uh-huh." Bai Yuxia nodded. Thinking about performing in front of so many classmates, distinguished alumni, and various leaders during the event, she also felt a bit excited.
Practicing hard for the dance, other than pleasing herself, wasn’t it all about shining on stage? 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝓬𝓸𝓂
Unlike Chen Siyu and others, Xue Yuantong was not as concerned about the school anniversary.
Previously, Shan Qingrong had informed her that during the school anniversary, she would represent all the first-year students to speak on stage.
Having experienced similar situations many times, Xue Yuantong was not perturbed.
Still, if she didn’t have to speak, that would be even better.
But she also wanted to speak and then, from the podium, glance at Jiang Ning to signal:
’See how awesome I am?’
Thinking this, Xue Yuantong couldn’t help but feel thrilled!
She would finally have one up on Jiang Ning!
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Today, Xue Yuantong brought snacks, a can of peaches her mother had bought.
Holding the can, she looked through the glass at the tender peach flesh inside, her mouth watering.
As everyone knows, to eat canned peaches, one must first open the can.
But cans are peculiar things; sometimes a simple twist will do, and other times, no matter how much force you apply, they just won’t budge.
Xue Yuantong, holding the lid tightly, took a deep breath and used all her strength, but the lid wouldn’t open!
Jiang Ning glanced at her.
Xue Yuantong, from Jiang Ning’s glance, perceived a trace of disdain!
’Damn it! Jiang Ning, who she could only look up to, dared to look down on her like this; the audacity!’
Jiang Ning offered, "Need help?"
On a normal day, Xue Yuantong would have accepted his aid, but she was infuriated by Jiang Ning’s belittling look, and her inner fury overcame her timidity, merging into a defiant force.
Xue Yuantong could handle this herself!
"Hmph, no need!"
After saying this, Xue Yuantong forcefully twisted the can lid again; her hand started to ache from the effort, and the lid kept slipping toward the end.
Chen Siyu noticed and said:
"Let me help you, Xue Yuantong."
Xue Yuantong waved her hand, indicating it was okay.
She dug out a cloth from her desk drawer, wrapped it around the lid, and continued twisting, but to no avail.
She just couldn’t get the can open.
Xue Yuantong fumed, glaring intensely at the glass as if wanting to devour it!
Chen Siyu said, "Let me try, I’m quite strong."
She showed her clean wrists which didn’t look powerful at all.
Xue Yuantong thought for a moment and handed the can to Chen Siyu. As long as it wasn’t Jiang Ning opening it, she wouldn’t lose face.
Chen Siyu grabbed the can with one hand and the lid with the other, making a dramatic effort to twist. The can didn’t budge.
Chen Siyu felt a bit awkward as she looked at the can of peaches and commented:
"It’s too big; my hands are too small to grip it properly."
Seeing Chen Siyu’s struggle, somehow, Xue Yuantong felt a strange sense of satisfaction.
