Feng Na adjusted the microphone, smiling as she spoke, "I told Junior Yan Hua earlier when we were chatting downstairs that the new generation always supersedes the old, and the former wave is left stranded on the beach. I hoped he wouldn't let me fail too spectacularly. Well, it turns out he showed no mercy and made me look utterly ridiculous..."
Before she could finish, a wave of good-natured laughter rippled through the audience below.
Feng Na chuckled, "Since such fine jade is already displayed, I think I'll spare you the brickbats I prepared. My campaign speech will be very brief, just a few words."
As soon as she said that, the students below became instantly curious. Feng Na’s unconventional approach made even Yan Hua mutter with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension, "What trick is she trying to pull now?"
Feng Na extended her hand and pointed toward Li Yundong, who was seated at the very back. "Everyone knows him, right?"
All eyes snapped toward Li Yundong, catching him completely off guard and leaving him slack-jawed: Damn it, why is this girl dragging me into this?
In the small auditorium, a mischievous student shouted loudly, "Of course we know him!"
Seeing Li Yundong among the audience, some teachers couldn't help but frown secretly. Yan Hua was utterly bewildered, having no clue what this move, which seemed like a maneuver from another realm, was supposed to mean.
Feng Na pursed her lips and smiled, "Does everyone remember Li Yundong's spectacular performance at the Exchange Gala last semester?"
Many students below immediately became excited: "We remember, of course, we remember!" Some freshmen who hadn't seen Li Yundong perform started eagerly asking those around them.
Feng Na beamed, "I had to beg Li Yundong for ages before he reluctantly agreed to participate back then. For this year's Welcome Gala, I invited him to a really great act, but he insisted he would only perform if I won the position of Student Union President..."
At this point, both teachers and students in the small auditorium were stunned!
They had never witnessed such a campaign speech!
Li Yundong was speechless with shock: "Holy cow, that's shameless! Using me as a shield!"
The teachers were equally dumbfounded: "No way, are students this utilitarian these days?"
Yan Hua protested furiously, "What kind of speech is this? It's utterly shameless!"
Feng Na ignored them, took a deep breath, and declared, "I’m a senior this year, my last year at Tiannan University. So, dear students, if you want to see Li Yundong’s amazing performance, please elect me as your Student Union President. I’m begging you!"
With that, she bent over, bowed deeply, and stepped off the stage!
The audience erupted into chaos!
The students burst into laughter. They felt a mix of admiration and novelty at Feng Na’s earth-shattering tactic. But what shocked them most was that Feng Na had openly laid bare her agreement with Li Yundong, then cleverly manipulated the students into making the choice themselves!
It was truly too brazen!
But hey, they loved it!!
The students roared with laughter, some even waving their arms wildly and shouting, "Boss, we support you! You have to give a great show at the gala!"
Some students, eager to stir up more trouble, began chanting Li Yundong’s name rhythmically: "Li Yundong, perform! Li Yundong, perform!"
As Feng Na walked off stage, several students rushed after her, intensely curious. "Hey, Senior Sister, what is Li Yundong going to perform? Spill the beans!"
Feng Na smiled, deliberately saying, "Want to know? Vote for me!"
The surrounding students burst into laughter again, playfully cursing her, "So shameless!"
The teachers stared blankly at Feng Na, shaking their heads. Yan Hua stomped his foot and cursed incoherently, "This is cheating, this is bribery! Her candidacy should be revoked!"
But his cry was drowned out by the roaring excitement in the small auditorium; no one could hear what he was saying.
When Feng Na returned to Li Yundong and Cheng Cheng, Cheng Cheng was doubled over with laughter. She gasped, "Nana, you are incredible, so delightfully shameless! I admire you so much! How did you even think of such a powerful move? I worship you!" Cheng Cheng finished by mimicking a full prostration.
Feng Na proudly flashed a V-sign victory gesture: "This is what they call, 'When your old lady steps up, she does the work of two!'"
Li Yundong looked at Feng Na with grave seriousness and stated solemnly, "Feng Na, I swear to the heavens that you are, without a doubt, the most unprecedentedly shameless person, past or present, heavenly or earthly, known to the universe!"
Feng Na put her hands on her hips and laughed heartily, looking utterly triumphant: "Thank you for the compliment!"
Li Yundong rolled his eyes at her: "Compliment my foot! Your scheme won't succeed. Just watch how I make your conspiracy fall apart!"
Saying this, he turned around and boomed with full energy, "Can everyone quiet down for a moment!"
The moment Li Yundong spoke, the students in the small auditorium immediately fell silent, all eyes fixed on him, eager to hear what he would say.
Li Yundong cleared his throat and said, "Senior Sister Feng Na was just joking with you all; don't take it seriously!"
For a moment after he finished, the auditorium was deathly quiet. But soon, a student pumped his fist and shouted, "Boss, we will support you!"
Immediately following this, the students throughout the auditorium raised their arms and shouted in unison, "We will support you!"
Li Yundong let out a chuckle and smirked at Feng Na, "See? The eyes of the masses are sharp!"
Feng Na smiled without comment. A short while later, the students began actively voting, some whispering amongst themselves while glancing frequently toward Li Yundong.
After about ten minutes, all the voting was complete. A teacher and several Student Union members ascended the stage to begin the public counting.
The first ballot elected Yan Hua. Yan Hua immediately brightened, turning to cast a provocative glance at Feng Na, then a hateful glare at Li Yundong.
But immediately following that, the second vote was cast for Feng Na’s name.
Li Yundong couldn't help but laugh and curse, "Damn it, people actually voted for you?"
Feng Na continued to smile faintly, offering no reply. Soon, the third, fourth, and fifth votes followed—until the very end, every single vote was for Feng Na!
Li Yundong was dumbfounded. After the voting concluded, two lines of astonishing figures were written on the blackboard hanging on the stage!
Yan Hua, one vote!
Feng Na, four hundred and ninety-nine votes!!
Everyone else received zero votes; their names didn't even make it onto the board!!!
"Blast it!" Li Yundong couldn't help but stand up, eyes wide, and shout, "What is going on?"
The students in the small auditorium simultaneously looked at him and roared back in unison, "Li Yundong, we support you! We support you!"
Li Yundong was so frustrated he nearly spat blood. Damn it, is this supporting me? You guys are clearly just playing along and egging me on!
Cheng Cheng and Feng Na were laughing heartily. Cheng Cheng turned to Feng Na and giggled, "Nana, you succeeded! Not only did you promote your new gala act, but you also locked down Li Yundong as the ultimate external asset. Killing three birds with one stone—you are magnificent, I truly admire you, you're a genius!"
Feng Na triumphantly raised her V-sign: "Naturally!"
Yan Hua, standing rigid with fury at the front, rushed to the teacher, waving his arms and roaring loudly, "This election is unfair, this doesn't count! I protest, I lodge a formal protest!"
Seeing his agitated state, one of the leading teachers tried to soothe him, "Junior Yan Hua, control your temper, don't get so worked up. Our School Committee will discuss this matter."
Yan Hua glared angrily at Feng Na, truly disgusted by her methods.
Li Yundong, who was about to relax, noticed the School Committee members gathering to whisper amongst themselves. A thought struck him, and he suddenly laughed again: "Wait a minute, the School Committee has the right of veto, Feng Na. Your grand plan might just fall flat!"
Feng Na smiled, "Really? Should we place another bet?"
Seeing her absolute confidence, Li Yundong felt a pang of doubt: Surely the School Committee won't actually agree? That would be too absurd! This might become the most ridiculous election in Tiannan University's history, a complete laughingstock!
As he pondered, he saw Yan Hua storming over, aggressively stating to Feng Na, "Your low-class tactics won't prevail!"
Before Feng Na could respond, Cheng Cheng shouted, "It doesn't matter if the cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice!"
Feng Na gave a slight smile and said to Yan Hua, "The School Committee members will decide the outcome of this election!"
Yan Hua sneered, "Naturally. I refuse to believe the teachers will be as crazy as the students!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, Vice Principal Feng walked onto the stage, picked up the microphone, and announced, "Esteemed students, after joint deliberation, the School Committee has unanimously decided to respect the electoral wishes of the student body. The Committee hereby approves the voting result electing Feng Na as the Student Union President, effective immediately!"
The students below erupted in roaring laughter and cheers.
Vice Principal Feng cleared his throat on stage and continued, "However, given the unique nature of Ms. Feng Na’s campaign methods, the School Committee deems that such tactics can only be employed this one time, and not repeated in the future. Otherwise, it will be treated as cheating and bribery, resulting in disqualification!"
The students didn't care about the fine print; all they cared about was that Feng Na had won the presidency through an extremely shameless method, and Li Yundong had promised to perform at the gala. There would be a spectacular show waiting!
Some students shouted loudly, "Long live the teachers!!"
The fact that students who normally spent their days opposing the faculty could shout such a thing deeply moved the teachers present.
Li Yundong looked at Feng Na, torn between laughter and exasperation, "You've got incredible luck! You actually got approved with that? That’s too unbelievable! What are the teachers even thinking?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the students in the auditorium surged toward him. Their emotions were clearly running high; they shouted, "Li Yundong, what are you going to perform?"
"Boss, sign this for me!"
"Li Yundong, I love you! Let me be your girlfriend!"
Li Yundong was so scared he nearly soiled himself, scrambling away from Feng Na without even a proper goodbye, fleeing the small auditorium in a panic.
Yan Hua, left standing stunned with shock and rage, suddenly snapped out of it. He rushed to the teachers and roared loudly, "Are you all insane? How could the esteemed School Committee make such an absurd and ridiculous decision!"
Vice Principal Feng, feeling a touch of anger at Yan Hua’s impudence, said coldly, "Junior Yan Hua, the decisions made by the School Committee are not for you to judge. Furthermore, if you intend to run for Student Union President in the future, I suggest you learn some manners regarding respect for your elders!"
With that, he and the other teachers filed out of the side of the auditorium, the students blocking the way parting and applauding their departure.
Cheng Cheng applauded the departing teachers while quietly asking Feng Na, "Nana, were you actually completely confident, had you calculated all this?"
Feng Na gave a triumphant smile: "What do you think?"
Cheng Cheng mused thoughtfully, "Li Yundong's popularity at Tiannan University is indeed unbelievably high. By leveraging his influence, you might indeed have achieved this result. But weren't you worried about the School Committee’s right of veto?"
Feng Na winked at Cheng Cheng: "Did you forget what we saw in the School Committee office last time?"
Cheng Cheng suddenly understood: "Ah, you mean..." She recalled seeing an official exiting the School Committee office previously, where the principal and other high-ranking officials had acted with extreme deference. Since that day, no teacher in the school had dared to criticize Li Yundong openly.
Cheng Cheng nodded at Feng Na and chuckled, "You are one cunning, cunning creature! So you correctly surmised that the school leadership wouldn't dare offend Li Yundong’s background!"
The two girls whispered and giggled conspiratorially. Yan Hua, meanwhile, was on the verge of a complete breakdown in anger. He charged back up to Feng Na and yelled loudly, "I refuse to accept this! If you have the guts, compete with me fairly in an election! I absolutely will not lose to you!"
Feng Na looked at him with pity and sighed. She said, "You didn't lose to me, you lost to Li Yundong!"
Yan Hua choked, his face turning red and purple, "I lost to him? He didn't even give a speech!"
Feng Na smiled gently, "Without him, how could I have possibly defeated you? I was merely borrowing his influence! If he himself ran for Student Union President, both you and I would have to step aside. Do you understand, Yan Hua? You must remember this: as long as you are at Tiannan University, don't even think about competing with that young man, because the height he has reached is something you will never attain!"