Volume 2 Chapter 51
by Need_More_SleepVolume 2 + Chapter 51: The Meeting Before The Battle
“That may apply on a personal level, but right now we’re opponents, something you can’t avoid no matter what!”
“Hmph, how boring. I was wondering why you’d help those worthless people, so that’s the reason.”
“No, you’re wrong!” At that moment, Ouyang Qianxue said in a grave and thoughtful tone.
“I’m helping them not only for your sake, but also to seek justice!”
“To seek justice?”
“I believe that academic performance alone shouldn’t determine whether a club deserves to exist.”
“How naive. This society is realistic, there are no extra resources to waste on people who refuse to improve themselves.”
“So that’s what you think? That’s something your father taught you, isn’t it?”
“It has nothing to do with him. This is my own belief.”
“Bai Yuxuan, do you know something? I once heard a story about a child who despised his father from a young age and swore he would be nothing like him. Yet without realizing it, he was subtly influenced by his father and gradually became just like him…”
“What are you trying to say?”
“I’m saying that you’ve already been unconsciously influenced by your father. If this continues, you’ll become just like him.”
“How ridiculous. How could I possibly become like that man?” At this moment, Bai Yuxuan stopped writing, her expression darkening.
“Isn’t it true? When you judge whether a club has value, you look only at its results. Isn’t that exactly what your father does? He judges a person’s worth by their achievements too. That’s why you push yourself so hard in your studies, to earn his approval, isn’t it?”
“Did you come here today just to say all this? Enough, this has nothing to do with the clubs. If you have nothing else to say, then leave. I don’t have time for your nonsense!” Bai Yuxuan grew impatient, standing up as she tried to push Ouyang Qianxue out the door.
“Wait! I’m not finished yet!” Ouyang Qianxue shook off her hand and said firmly.
“You once founded a club yourself to oppose the previous student council, didn’t you? For most presidents, a club is like their own child. Yet after using it, you disbanded and abandoned it without hesitation. Isn’t that exactly like your father…?”
Before Ouyang Qianxue could finish, Bai Yuxuan lunged forward and knocked him to the ground, pinning his arms tightly.
“Ow…!” Ouyang Qianxue groaned softly beneath her.
“Bastard! What did you say? How dare you say that about me? Just how much do you think you understand about me?!” Bai Yuxuan shouted angrily while straddling him.
“What? Did I hit a nerve and make you lash out in anger?” Seeing her furious expression, Ouyang Qianxue smiled.
“You…!” Bai Yuxuan glared at him, then quickly released him and stepped aside.
“My apologies for earlier, President Ouyang. I still have many matters to attend to today. If there’s nothing else, please leave.” Bai Yuxuan turned her back to him as she spoke.
“Heh, Bai Yuxuan, I know you don’t want me getting close to you. But I’m the president of the Three Clubs, and there are many overlaps between the clubs and the student council. So whether you like it or not, we’ll be dealing with each other often. With that in mind, I have a proposal.” Ouyang Qianxue brushed off the dust and stood up.
“What proposal?”
“Bai Yuxuan, do you dare make a bet with me? Let’s bet on this upcoming public debate. If I lose, I’ll resign as president of the Three Clubs.”
“How boring.”
“What’s wrong? Are you afraid, or just unwilling? Afraid that if I resign, you’ll have fewer chances to interact with me? Seems like beneath that cold exterior, you haven’t changed at all. You’re still the same boy from that birthday, crying, afraid of loneliness. Just because I celebrated your birthday once, you…”
“I accept your bet!” Bai Yuxuan cut him off before he could finish.
“But I’m adding one condition, if you lose, you’re not allowed to say a single word to me ever again!”
“Fine. And if I win?”
“Then I’ll grant you one request, anything within my power to fulfill.”
“Deal.”
After receiving Bai Yuxuan’s agreement, Ouyang Qianxue smiled faintly and left the student council office.
“Damn it… I actually let her provoke me into agreeing to something like that…”
After a moment, Bai Yuxuan regained her composure, beginning to regret her impulsive decision.
“So her goal all along was to provoke me into this? What’s wrong with me today… Normally, I’d never let words like that affect my emotions.”
“Hmph, what am I even worried about? It’s not like I’d lose to her. And once I win, that girl will never bother me again!”
Yet after saying that, Bai Yuxuan’s expression grew slightly desolate.
“She’ll… never bother me again… huh…”
“I’m back!”
At that moment, Ouyang Qianxue pushed open the dormitory door.
“You’re back pretty late today.” Wang Qian stared at him with a dark expression.
“Oh… you’re already back.”
“Today, I heard something interesting. Someone actually challenged Student Council President Bai Yuxuan, and not even for herself. Tell me, who could be so nosy? President of the Three Clubs?”
“Haha… so you already know.” Ouyang Qianxue replied obediently.
“Ow!”
Wang Qian punched him on the head.
“Hmph! If I hadn’t heard about it from others, how long were you planning to keep this from me?”
“S-sorry!”
“Do you know why I’m angry?”
“Because I got involved with Bai Yuxuan again without telling you… but I did it for those club presidents whose clubs were disbanded!”
“That’s not why I’m angry at all. I’m angry because something this big happened and you didn’t tell me!”
“That’s because I was afraid…”
“Afraid I wouldn’t agree? Qianxue, you underestimate me. Do I look like someone cold-hearted who ignores the weak? I’m part of a club myself, I understand how those presidents feel. I’m also dissatisfied with Bai Yuxuan’s decision.”
“Then…”
“But next time, you must tell me. Since my aunt entrusted everything about your school life to me, I’m responsible for you. From now on, no matter how big the issue is, you have to discuss it with me first. Got it?”
“…Got it.”
“Alright, I won’t pursue this matter further. Now, how much do you know about the public debate with the student council?”
“I heard each side will send one representative to debate.”
“That’s all you know, and you still dared to challenge Bai Yuxuan?” Wang Qian rubbed her forehead.
“Forget it, I’ll explain the rules of the public debate to you properly. After all, your opponent is Bai Yuxuan. Without thorough preparation, you’ll have a hard time defeating him.”
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