On the day the school sports event concluded, a grand award ceremony was scheduled for the evening.

The student council had ample sponsorship funding this time and put on quite a respectable show. If it had just been a few certificates, the sports department would be too embarrassed to hold such a grand ceremony.

In the second year, the Financial Management Class 1 turned out to be the big winner, ranking third overall in total points, and the men’s basketball team even clinched the championship.

"Now presenting the championship trophy for the second-year men’s basketball, awarded to the Financial Management Class 1 of the School of Economics and Management. It’s said that this match was exceptionally thrilling, full of ups and downs, with the teams taking turns leading the score, fighting until the last second. Su Zelin, the ace of Financial Management Class 1, made a buzzer-beater to reverse the result and clinch the title. Let’s give a warm round of applause to these relentless and never-giving-up men!"

The award host was extremely emotional, and this speech was significantly longer than the others.

The game was indeed exciting, but the main thing was that the big shot performed exceptionally well, and they had to seize the opportunity to praise him lavishly.

"It’s time to go receive the award!"

"Amazing, our class president was publicly named by the host!"

"..."

Su Zelin and his basketball teammates walked onto the podium, with the big shot naturally surrounded in the center position, as he received the championship trophy from the award presenter and raised it high.

Luo Xi watched, feeling envious, jealous, and resentful.

The leader’s men’s basketball team won the championship, and there was an individual award for the triple jump.

Nanaz’s women’s basketball and high jump also won awards.

People like her longed to get on the award stage to show presence, boohoo...

This time, the class flower participated in three events, but didn’t rank in the top ten and didn’t have a chance to receive any awards.

When the men’s basketball team returned with their award, Luo Xi couldn’t help but borrow the trophy to get a taste of it, holding it affectionately and gently caressing it.

The feel of the trophy was really nice, with a round, smooth top like a big mushroom.

If only she had a trophy, she’d cuddle it even while sleeping!

After admiring it for a long while, she reluctantly returned it to Su Zelin.

Seeing her envious look, Su Zelin smiled and said, "Alright, Ah Xi, don’t be jealous. You’ll have the chance to receive an award later. How about you go up to receive our class’s group award?"

"Really?"

Luo Xi’s eyes instantly lit up.

Financial Management Class 1 played third in their grade, so there would definitely be a group award.

However, it’s usually the main class president who accepts the award, rarely the vice president, since it’s such a glamorous and impressive thing.

"Of course it’s true, I’ve run up to the podium several times and I’m tired."

Su Zelin shrugged.

He deliberately let the class flower have it.

After all, it’s not right to let others handle class affairs regularly and then rush to take the spotlight for yourself—it would be too selfish. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Luo Xi: "..."

Alright, got it, you’re just showing off how many awards you’ve won.

Either way, the class flower was happy.

If there weren’t so many people around, she’d have wanted to kiss the big shot to express her gratitude.

The leader is so considerate!

The group award is the most prestigious one, and she could get on stage to show off a bit.

Hmm, what pose should she strike then?

After waiting impatiently for quite a while, they finally reached the moment to present the group award.

The class flower, representing Financial Management Class 1, walked up proudly, her face beaming with a radiant smile as she stood on the podium.

Leader, although I’m very thankful to you this time,

I will still persistently strive to overturn the mountain pressing down on me, fight for a turnaround, and work to reverse the situation and become the main player.

Next time, just watch out!

...

After the award ceremony ended, there was nothing much left to do. Returning to his dormitory, Su Zelin turned on his computer, and just as he logged onto QQ, someone messaged him.

Sunny Day: "Heard someone was quite the star at the school sports event, and the men’s basketball team even won the championship [smile]."

Hmm, how did Qin Shiqing know?

Su Zelin found it a bit odd but wasn’t entirely surprised.

After all, it was a major event for the whole academy, and many people from the financial academy were formerly from Jianglan Second High School. Some were quite close with Qin Shiqing, like Yan Qingyi among them.

Handsome From Birth: "Well yeah, do you think I practice spinning pens for nothing? With wrist and finger joints agile, shooting becomes naturally accurate! And blowing bubble gum actually brings numerous benefits, too."

Sunny Day: "What benefits? [Confused]"

Handsome From Birth: "Qin Shiqing, you really are a dummy! A top student at Zhejiang University and can’t even deduce by analogy or connect similar things? Same principle, spinning pens trains the fingers, chewing bubble gum trains the tongue. Do you think I was born with such a slick tongue? It’s all the result of efforts afterward!"

Sunny Day: "..."

Alright, you’re truly full of nonsense.

The two chatted lightly.

Handsome From Birth: "Qin Shiqing, enough chit-chat, I need to go wash up, so that’s that!"

Sunny Day: "Hold on a second, I have something else."

Handsome From Birth: "What’s up?"

After waiting a while, nothing happened on the other side.

Su Zelin was thoroughly puzzled.

What’s with Qin Shiqing having something to say but holding back?

Forget it, never mind her, I’ll just wash up and go to sleep!

Su Zelin was looking for some clean clothes.

"Beep beep beep..."

A new message notification sounded again.

Turning to see the content, he was utterly shocked.

Sunny Day: "Xiaolinzi, be my boyfriend?"

Whoa, did I see that right?

Su Zelin rubbed his eyes.

No mistake, it was real.

Zhejiang University, girls’ dormitory.

"Shiqing, what’s up with you, your face is so red?"

Xiao Yue saw Qin Shiqing’s blushing face, shyly playing with the corner of her clothes, and was quite surprised.

"Ah, nothing, nothing, just feeling a little hot."