Chapter 315: Chapter 315

At that moment, the door was suddenly pushed open. Xiao Ling stood at the doorway, panting heavily, "Sorry... sorry, I’m late."

Ling Yue glanced at her coldly, "If you’re late again, don’t bother coming."

Xiao Ling repeatedly apologized, then mustered the courage to walk to the corner and sit down.

For a moment, countless curious or entertained gazes in the room landed on her.

The commotion in the cafeteria at noon yesterday had caused quite a stir. The sophomore students weren’t isolated from the world; they were on the same forum, so of course, they knew about it.

Xiao Ling had previously been somewhat of a celebrity, but this time she had embarrassed herself so thoroughly that even she felt her cheeks burning. She wished she could dig a hole and disappear into it.

But there was no choice; she couldn’t abandon her work for the student council. Even if she had to force herself, she had to show up.

Ling Yue tapped her fingers on the table lightly. "Alright, let’s start the meeting. In thirty-seven days, the New Year’s Eve party will arrive. According to school regulations, the Student Council’s Art Department is responsible for organizing the performances for the New Year’s Eve cultural event. Regarding the party..."

Qin Xiangge held a pen, jotting down the key points of Ling Yue’s speech in her notebook.

"This New Year’s Eve party won’t just be attended by school leaders and President Lan; it’s rumored that several prominent individuals will be present as well. Therefore, this event must be flawless. The various departments of the student council need to unite, work together, and contribute to the success of this New Year’s Eve party. Does everyone understand?"

"Understood." Everyone responded in unison.

Ling Yue said indifferently, "The most critical aspect of the New Year’s Eve party is the quality of the performances. Don’t let the school leaders think we’re just a bunch of kids putting together amateurish, childish shows. The performances must not only align with the core socialist values, but also be meaningful, positive, and captivating. After you return, each of you must create a proposal for the party’s program and submit it to me in three days."

"Additionally, reach out to your classmates and friends. If anyone has great ideas for performances, encourage them to sign up. The format and content are not restricted."

After the meeting ended, Ling Yue stopped Qin Xiangge. "Xiao Qin, stay back."

Qin Xiangge smiled, "Senior."

Ling Yue made herself a cup of instant coffee. "What program are you planning to submit?"

"A piano solo, probably. That’s my forte, and less prone to mistakes."

Ling Yue nodded, "That works too. Stability over novelty. Your Class A has quite a few talented students; aren’t any of them planning to submit a program?"

Qin Xiangge’s gaze flickered slightly. "Next month, Chunzhou has a winter camp. They probably won’t have the time or energy for it."

Ling Yue sighed, "That’s quite unfortunate."

After speaking, Ling Yue patted her on the shoulder. "Xiao Qin, I have high hopes for you. Do your best."

Qin Xiangge dutifully replied, "I will, senior."

When Qin Xiangge left the sophomore teaching building and went to the cafeteria, it was already desolate. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novel•fire.net

She ate a few bites hastily and rushed back to the classroom.

It was the lunch break, and Class A was silent.

Qin Xiangge immediately noticed Shen You’an sleeping with his head down in a corner. Her brows slightly arched in response.

Qin Xiangge walked up to the podium and lightly tapped the surface of the desk with her fingers.

She spoke in a gentle voice, "I’m going to take a bit of your time to talk about something."

The students listlessly lifted their heads to glance at her before lowering them again.

"In a little over a month, New Year’s will arrive. To enrich everyone’s academic life, the Student Council’s Art Department will be organizing a cultural New Year’s Eve party under the school’s directive. I hope you all enthusiastically sign up. Of course, if you have great ideas for programs, feel free to share them with me. Once approved by the Student Council, you’ll earn bonus points."

Initially, the students yawned out of boredom, but upon hearing about the bonus points, their eyes lit up momentarily, only to dim again.

Winter camp was approaching quickly. Who had the time to participate in a party? Wouldn’t it be better to spend that time practicing a few more exam problems?

The classroom fell silent for a moment; no one responded to Qin Xiangge.

Hao Yun, however, enthusiastically raised his hand, "Xiangge, give me a registration form."

Qin Xiangge drew a registration form from her folder and handed it to Hao Yun.

Qin Xiangge’s gaze swept across the classroom briefly before landing on Yan Lu. Smiling brightly, she said, "Yan, I overheard someone mentioning that you’ve been learning dance since you were a child. Such talent shouldn’t go to waste. Why not register for a solo dance performance?"

Yan Lu looked up, bewildered, "Huh?"

Qin Xiangge continued to coax her, "Performances will be voted on by students that night. The top three most popular performances will not only earn bonus points but also be awarded a prestigious prize by the school. I believe with your abilities, Yan, you’d be very competitive in the entire school."

Yan Lu grinned and responded, "I really appreciate your suggestion, but in terms of solo dances, I believe Xiao Ling from Class L will perform much better. I wouldn’t want to make a fool of myself."