Written brightly at the top...

Xu Qianqian, xxx, and then there’s Song Xiyun’s name.

He couldn’t help but fall into thought. Next Monday’s flag-raising ceremony, am I to stand with Xu Qianqian and Xiao Song?

Being the representative speaker means... OK, everyone will focus on me. I have an announcement to make.

.... I’m really going to look like an idiot.

"Teacher, can I not give a speech?" Jiang Nian said, "My throat hasn’t been feeling well recently, it’s not suitable for speaking."

"But isn’t there still a week left?" Ji Ming smiled, "If your throat is uncomfortable, I have some anti-inflammatory medicine."

I must say, Ji Ming’s smile seems rather benevolent.

What a pity, it was a bit... you know.

Jiang Nian said seriously, "Teacher, it’s the speaking that’s causing the inflammation. Medication only treats the symptoms, not the cause."

"What do you suggest then?"

"Not speaking."

Ji Ming: "...."

He rubbed his head, feeling directly for the first time. What Lao Liu said, that this student is quite troublesome.

When the class bell rang, Ji Ming didn’t let him go back.

"Do you have any concerns?"

Jiang Nian was stunned, and his expression turned serious.

"I’m planning to ramp up for the final exams, as the saying goes, ’Pride comes before a fall.’ My grades haven’t improved yet, so it’s not a good time to show off."

"Once the honors pile up, I might relax. If the capital plays a move, my finals could be in jeopardy."

Ji Ming was at a loss for words.

He casually asked, just wanting to see if there were any hidden reasons. Instead, Jiang Nian turned it into a sophisticated excuse.

How could you be so! Selfish!!

"Ahem, this student you....." Ji Ming coughed once, "Your imagination... is quite vivid."

Forget it, being seventeen or eighteen is naturally an age of youthful recklessness.

There are too many students who love to brag, with some achievements and random abstract quotes, they could compile a Bible.

It’s just that, he didn’t

expect Jiang Nian to be so abstract.

Is this something humans can say?

Clearly, the grades are good, looks are perfect for early romance. As soon as he speaks, it’s hard to stay composed, it can only be said that people are a filthy river.

Your composition... is truly complicated.

"Indeed, I’ve been like this since I was a kid." Jiang Nian just wouldn’t take the bait, "Teacher, I hope you’ll reconsider."

He’s too experienced.

It’s like watching a horror movie, every time he sees the protagonist group acting dumb, he can’t help but want to question it.

Big dumb spring, what are you doing!!

Danger should be nipped in the bud, life doesn’t have that many audiences. People who care about face are already scarred.

"Hmm..... go back to class first." Ji Ming didn’t answer directly, he planned to go talk to Lao Liu.

Let Lao Liu work on Jiang Nian’s mindset, after all, Jiang Nian’s progress is fast and his grades are good, giving a speech is just right.

In a flash, ten minutes of class had passed.

Jiang Nian made a quick bathroom break, went upstairs to report. Lao Liu glanced at him and let him return to his seat.

Being too excellent is also a kind of trouble.

As he sat down, he was still pondering Ji Ming’s intentions. But the more he thought about it, the more uncertain and uneasy he became.

Zhang Ningzhi stared ahead, whispered.

"Where did you go?"

"To the office." Jiang Nian said, "Got dragged over by Ji Ming, talked about some headache-inducing troublesome matters."

Li Hua turned and chuckled.

"Troublesome matters?"

"Ji Ming wants me to be that provincial outstanding student representative to give a speech, but I’m not willing."

Li Hua was stunned for two seconds, "Chi Shi!!"

He cursed his carelessness for giving Jiang Nian a chance to show off again. Secretly vowed to never lend a ladder again.

After a while, Zhang Ningzhi nudged him.

"Why aren’t you willing?"

"Oh, mainly because I’m more low-key," Jiang Nian turned and said, "It’s a personality thing, not fond of being in the limelight."

"Oh oh." Zhang Ningzhi didn’t quite understand.

She put herself in his shoes, if she were to go on stage. She’d probably have sweaty palms and be too nervous to handle herself.

Because she’s not brave, she won’t persuade others to be brave either.

Afternoon, small self-study session.

Jiang Nian was about to write some personal treasure assignments when Lao Liu dragged him away, persuading him endlessly.

"You’re so young, how come you have no spirit?"

"Being the provincial outstanding student representative is such a good opportunity. A great chance to show off, how can you resist?"

Lao Liu was anxious, completely unable to understand.

"Teacher, don’t worry." Jiang Nian said, "I sometimes show off a bit, but only in certain situations."

"It’s fun to show off in front of classmates, seeing them annoyed but unable to beat me."

"But on stage, hardly anyone watches. They’ll just wait for dismissal while cursing me as an idiot."

Lao Liu was stunned, also couldn’t hold it in.

"You’re quite cautious."

"Flattered." Jiang Nian was a bit bashful.

He originally intended to refuse, after all, the speech is just for face. The prize is the real goal, even without the speech it’s in the pocket.

Showing off, not even a dog would do it.

Lao Liu saw he couldn’t persuade him and didn’t insist further. As he said, Jiang Nian getting the provincial praise is enough.

Why ask for a bicycle?

For some, showing up is a reward. For those who don’t want it, it’s a punishment.

A forced melon is not sweet, forget it.

.......

At night, during evening self-study.

Yang Qiming read a post about brotherhood, it talked about A and his buddy from the upper bunk.

They were brothers in high school but lost touch in college.

Entered society and returned to their classes, from "What’s your name" to "Mr. Zhang, nice to meet you."

"Sigh." He sighed.

Zhou Yuting turned to glance at him, then continued burying her head in her homework.

Annoying, here he goes again.

"Bro, why are you sighing?" Huang Caicai smiled, sticking his head out to communicate from afar, "Got something on your mind?"

Eating the monarch’s salary, provides a sense of emotional value.