Damn it, I'm surrounded by childhood sweethearts-Chapter 538 - 375. Please call me monitor sir_2

Chen Qi was obviously flattered that Xu Qingfan could remember the name of someone as inconspicuous as her.

The tradition of top students serving as group leaders and choosing team members has always been an inspiring and effective method in the high-school division to motivate students.

After all, who wouldn't want to share a desk with the girl they secretly admire?

Of course, if the girl you secretly admire is also a top student, then all I can say is, sorry.

"So annoying, I should have never scored so well!" He Caiting was quietly complaining at this moment.

He Caiting's middle school exam scores were 728 points, though it was forty to fifty points lower than Xu Qingfan's, she still ranked within the top nine of the class, thus she was also a group leader.

Even if she wasn't a group leader, Xu Qingfan might not have chosen her, but it was still better than having no chance at all!

Once Xu Qingfan mentioned the issue of group leaders in the group chat, Xia Xiaoxiao and Wu Lingyu acknowledged it, Zhang Yiyi realized that was the case, only Lin Wanning was the most thrilled because Yiyi was also a group leader, so they could continue to be desk mates.

At 7:30 PM, the class bell rang, and the class teacher arrived punctually.

"We have quite a few matters to address tonight, let's take them one by one." Guo Youcai turned on the microphone, and the previously noisy students immediately quieted down.

"First off, grouping; we study in groups of six per desk in high school, as many students have probably experienced this teaching model in elementary and middle school, so I won't go into too much detail,"

The classroom buzzed with some discussion, but Guo Youcai didn't mind and continued, "I will now read the names of our nine group leaders for this semester, and I'd like the named students to stand up and let everyone get to know them."

"The first group leader, Xu Qingfan; the second group leader, Liu Junjie; the third group leader..."

As expected, Xu Qingfan was elected the first group leader, and after reading out the names of all nine, Guo Youcai moved on to the next item:

"Next, please welcome group leader Xu Qingfan to the stage. Just to mention, our class consists of 25 boys and 29 girls, therefore each group needs to have at least two and at most three boys.

Those who want to join Qingfan's group, please raise your hand after a while."

Xu Qingfan stood below the stage, and after Guo Youcai stepped down, he walked up to the center of the podium.

He adjusted the microphone and confidently said, "Hi everyone, I won't take too much of your time, hoping for a year of mutual learning and assistance."

The class erupted into applause, Xiao Ruawen leading the way as she raised her hand, followed by almost ninety-nine percent of the class, except for a few who had already arranged things beforehand.

With a humble tone, Xu Qingfan began, "Thank you for your support, the team members I choose are Xiao Ruawen, Wang Xuan, Chen Qi, Lai Chenglang, Wu Shichong."

As he read through the five names in succession, many girls in the class immediately put their hands down in disappointment.

Only Lai Chenglang and Wu Shichong exchanged puzzled glances, surprised that Xu Qingfan remembered their names.

Both were his meal buddies in the first year of high school in his previous life, and rather than choosing others who would need time to adjust, he preferred these two rascals.

Soon, all nine group leaders had chosen their members, and after a chaotic desk-moving session, the seating arrangement quickly transformed into nine groups of 3×3.

Naturally, Xu Qingfan still ended up sharing a desk with Xiao Ruawen, Wang Xuan continued to sit with her roommate Chen Qi, and the last two spots went to the odd couple Lai Chenglang and Wu Shichong.

After brief introductions, the six quickly became familiar with each other.

Xiao Ruawen asked the question she had been holding in for a long time: "That Lai... classmate Lai, is the instructor really suffering from kidney deficiency?"

Her memory wasn't as sharp as Xu Qingfan's; she hadn't memorized the two's names unless she made an effort.

Suddenly being approached by the most popular girl in class, and possibly in school, Lai Chenglang immediately puffed up: "Of course, my family has a long history in traditional Chinese medicine, famous for treating lumbar disc herniation and kidney deficiency. I knew right away from looking at the instructor that his kidney yin deficiency was caused by frequent late-night drinking."

"I can attest to that, the instructor even went to Lai Chenglang's family clinic for medicine last Saturday!" This was something Lai Chenglang had boasted about on QQ, and Wu Shichong immediately chimed in to show off in front of his crush.

[The nerve of Wu Shichong, stealing my thunder!]

"Haha, amazing!" Xiao Ruawen withdrew her gaze thoughtfully glancing at Xu Qingfan.

Seeing that their idol had lost interest in chatting, the two braggarts quickly quieted down.

Soon, the bell for the second evening self-study session rang.

The class would conduct the class committee elections during this session, Xu Qingfan was still half-heartedly watching his phone, but Xiao Ruawen was eager to try something new.

Because she wanted to be the class president!

Ruan Wen wasn't angling for personal gain or to flaunt the title of class leader. Unlike in college, high school class officers don't get extra credits or a better shot at selective placements; even if it's listed on a resume, no one cares if you were the class leader or squad leader when you're just entering a factory to tighten screws.

As for showing off, that's even less relevant. Ruan Wen alone has over a million followers on her blog and she has never bragged about it.

So why did she want to be the class leader then?

[Hehe... that way Brother Fan would have to call me 'Class Leader!']

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Yes, that was exactly why Ruan Wen still wanted to be the class leader.

"After spending a week together, I believe everyone has gotten to know each other better. Next up is the election for class officers. Those who wish to run for class leader may come up to give a speech now."

As soon as Guo Youcai stepped down, his eyes turned to Xu Qingfan. He hoped Xu Qingfan would take the position, as he had done well during the military training days.

The rest of the class seemed to think the same since Xu Qingfan had been responsible for sending out notices and making arrangements during the military training days; many had already accepted him as the class leader.

If he didn't step up, who else would dare to and embarrass themselves?

Ruan Wen remembered Brother Fan's advice not to be the first to go up, so she also patiently sat down, making the classroom suddenly quiet as a graveyard.

"Ahem... Does no one want to be the class leader? Qingfan, you're not interested?" Seeing no one respond after a long time, the teacher walked back to the podium and spoke into the microphone.

"Sorry, teacher, I'm usually quite busy and might not be able to handle the responsibilities of a class leader," Xu Qingfan said with a smile as he waved his hand.

"Understandable, the IMO preliminaries are starting soon, and Qingfan needs to spend more time preparing," Guo Youcai said nodding knowingly.

The IMO, or International Mathematical Olympiad, is the most prestigious mathematics competition at the high school level, bar none.

Anyone who makes it to the national team's training list is guaranteed a spot at Qingbei.

Xu Qingfan was speechless; they were really planning that for him?

"Brother Fan, what's IMO?" Ruan Wen curiously asked him as she had never heard of it.

"Just a math competition, not a big deal. No one's going up there so you might as well, stop waiting," Xu Qingfan patted her thigh.

"Hehe, okay!" Ruan Wen obediently nodded and then stepped forward with her long legs.

"Good evening everyone. My name is Ruan Wen. I've been a class leader for six years in primary school, paused in middle school due to being a day student, and now that I'm in high school, I want to continue contributing to our class. I hope everyone can vote for me, thank you!"

Ruan Wen bowed at a perfect ninety degrees, and Xu Qingfan led the applause which triggered a warm round of applause from the class.

Once it was clear Xu Qingfan truly didn't want to be class leader, several more students went up, said their piece, and then it was time for the final voting.

"Those who agree that Ruan Wen should be elected the class leader of Grade 10 Class 16, please raise your hands!"

After Guo Youcai spoke, nearly all the boys in the class raised their hands, and about two-thirds of the girls did the same; the result was evident.

Very soon.

"Thank you for your vote of confidence. In the coming year, I will serve our class dutifully and responsibly, thank you!"

Even louder applause broke out, and Ruan Wen, satisfied, clenched her fist and stepped down.

Back at her seat, she couldn't wait to say to Xu Qingfan, "Brother Chou Fan, quickly call me 'Class Leader' and let me hear it!"

"Class Leader, little brother."

"It's 'Class Leader, my lord!!'"

"Class Leader, little brother!"

"Ow ow ow~ just say it!"

"Class Leader, my lord, okay now?" Xu Qingfan rolled his eyes at her.

"Yay!" Ruan Wen beamed beautifully.

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