Chapter 91: The Result of Powerlessness
Chapter Ninety-One: The Result of Powerlessness
After fiddling with the microphone a few times, former Chairman An Lingfeng smiled and began.
“Ding ding ding, it’s finally time for our annual election competition! I’m sure everyone is looking forward to the performances of our candidates Ji Xiangyu and Xia Yang. Enough with the pleasantries, let’s give a round of applause to invite student Ji Xiangyu to say a few words about this election! Please welcome him with applause…”
As An Lingfeng finished his speech, Ji Xiangyu walked onto the stage after adjusting his formal attire.
Ji Xiangyu seemed to care quite a bit about this speech. He wore a white, handmade suit and his hair was styled in the most popular trend, looking simple, elegant, and handsome. This title truly suited Ji Xiangyu; he looked like a prince from a castle, exuding nobility!
Qing Tian watched Ji Xiangyu from backstage through the curtain. Ji Xiangyu was surrounded by a halo, and an imperial aura emanated from him. No one could replace him; a king was always a king, and his presence was unmatched.
Ji Xiangyu first bowed deeply to everyone, and the crowd below was already buzzing. This election was completely packed, with people filling even the aisles. Many fans holding banners were cheering from below.
Even during the time Ji Xiangyu walked onto the stage, the crowd below very harmoniously chanted: “Young Master Ji, you are the best! We all support you!”
In a certain corner, a fangirl exclaimed, “Young Master Ji is so handsome, he’s practically my ideal man! I wouldn’t mind spending a night with him!”
The girlfriend next to her directly smacked the fangirl’s head, “Save it. Go home and sleep and dream. Look at your drool, it’s almost flowing into the Yangtze River!”
The fangirl said disdainfully, “Hey, aren’t you the same!”
The girlfriend replied, “I’m different. My pure little heart belongs to Xia Yang, so you should quickly repent and join Xia Yang!”
The two almost got into a fight, bickering back and forth!
Qing Tian smiled inwardly as she watched. Why couldn’t Xia Yang and Ji Xiangyu get along peacefully?
Then, Qing Tian imagined Xia Yang and Ji Xiangyu shaking hands and slinging arms around each other, and she got goosebumps all over. It seemed even she couldn’t imagine Ji Xiangyu and Xia Yang being like siblings.
This was really tricky!
At this moment, Ji Xiangyu was passionately speaking on stage: “First, I thank everyone for the warm applause. It is precisely because of your long-term trust, support, and encouragement that I have the opportunity today to step onto the stage without hesitation and with full confidence to express my heartfelt thoughts. I firmly believe that all true knowledge comes from successful practice. What I possess is what the Student Union President needs, and what the Student Union President needs is what I possess. However, planning is up to me, but success depends on everyone. If I am elected as the Student Union President, I will work with everyone to improve the monotonous life during our school years. Balls and academic exchange meetings will also be held, but what I truly hope for is that, if possible, I wish for everyone to work together with me to create this wonderful atmosphere. I wonder if you all have the intention to stand firm on campus with me, influence the campus, and go beyond campus?”
A thunderous round of applause erupted from the audience. Ji Xiangyu stood firm, looking at the more than ten thousand students with an imposing demeanor. At this moment, he stood on stage without any unease or nervousness. Such scenes had played out countless times in his life, but today was different because Qing Tian was standing there, listening to his vows.
Who would she vote for? Him or Xia Yang? If she voted for Xia Yang, what would be the point of him winning?
Meanwhile, on stage, the atmosphere was lively, but backstage, Qin Hailan, Huzi, and Song Shishi were like ants on a hot pan, unable to settle down.
An Lingfeng pondered and finally said, “How about this, after Ji Xiangyu’s talent show, if Xia Yang hasn’t arrived, he will be considered to have automatically withdrawn from this election!”
Upon hearing this, Qing Tian immediately shouted loudly, “I disagree! Why should he automatically withdraw? Did Senior Brother see us give up?”
After speaking, Qing Tian raised the manuscript in her hand and said firmly, “Xia Yang will come. Does someone who diligently wrote a speech sound like they’re about to give up?”
Qin Hailan, for once, agreed with Qing Tian. She stepped forward and said with a firm tone, “Xia Yang always sees things through. If he’s late today, there must be an unavoidable reason. He’s definitely not someone who goes back on his word!”
An Lingfeng looked at the persistent group with difficulty and sighed, “Then it’s decided. If we don’t do this, how is it fair to Ji Xiangyu?”
An Lingfeng was indeed right. If they waited for Xia Yang to arrive, it would be unfair to Ji Xiangyu.
Qing Tian looked at the backstage door with worry. It was empty. She cried out inwardly, “Xia Yang, what happened to you? How could you miss such an important moment?”
A group of people looked at the main entrance with disappointment and worry, but the person they were looking for did not appear.
On stage, Ji Xiangyu was playing a piano piece specially prepared for this occasion. The audience below was quiet, enjoying the pure music Ji Xiangyu brought them.
Ji Xiangyu played with a tangled heart, and his emotions were also tangled. This magnificent piano piece concluded perfectly. Afterward, Student Union President An Lingfeng walked onto the stage to host the interaction between fans and candidates.
People in the audience raised their hands to ask questions. At first, they were all very official questions like “What would you do first if you became Student Union President?” and “What are your expectations?”
But when it came to the last person, the girl timidly asked, “Young Master Ji, is Senior Sister Jingyi returning to the country because of you? Are you two really together? Is Qing Tian the third party between you?”
Ji Xiangyu was stunned, the whole audience was stunned, and Qing Tian was stunned. Situ Jingyi, however, smiled as usual. When everyone fell into an awkward silence, Situ Jingyi walked onto the stage, smiled, and linked her arm with Ji Xiangyu’s. She then said to the girl, “Thank you for your concern. I did return to the country because of Yu. As for Qing Tian’s role between us, I am not at liberty to disclose it here!”
Ji Xiangyu looked at Situ Jingyi, “Jingyi, it’s not like that…”
Situ Jingyi replied softly, “Yu, do you want Qing Tian to be pushed into the spotlight?”
Ji Xiangyu shook his head and then wisely remained silent.
However, he didn’t know that backstage, Qing Tian was already heartbroken. Was what Situ Jingyi said true? Were they really a couple? Why did Ji Xiangyu say those things to her? An agreement, it was really laughable. An agreement, how could such a ridiculous thing be said? He clearly had a partner, clearly had… But why did he still kiss her?
Kissing, isn’t that something that can only happen with someone you like?
Song Shishi worriedly put her arm around Qing Tian’s shoulder and said, “Sister Qing, you should give up early. Ji Xiangyu and you are from two different worlds. Looking at them, one is glamorous and radiant, the other is noble and imposing. If you insist on entangling yourself with him, you will only be the one getting hurt in the end!”
Qing Tian forced a smile, “I’m fine. Where’s Xia Yang? Did he come?”
Song Shishi shook her head and said helplessly, “Huzi has gone to look. Xia Yang must have encountered something to be late. Given his character, this is really unlike him. He’s someone who takes responsibility!”
At this moment, Ji Weiwei smiled proudly and asked, “Did Brother Xia come? If he doesn’t come soon, it will be considered an automatic forfeiture!”
Song Shishi pushed Ji Weiwei away and said fiercely, “Ji Weiwei, I’ve noticed you’ve been idle lately, always meddling in other people’s business. I advise you to mind your own business if you have time!”
Ji Weiwei wasn’t angry but said in a good mood, “I won’t mind anything you say because once Brother Yu steps down, if Xia Yang doesn’t come, this competition will be Brother Yu’s complete victory! I knew Brother Yu would win beautifully!”
Song Shishi was speechless and helpless, “You’re truly hopeless!”
With these words, Ji Xiangyu’s performance ended.
After a round of applause, An Lingfeng walked over and asked, “How is it? Accept reality. Xia Yang isn’t coming, admit it! We have ten minutes left. If he doesn’t show up by then, it will be considered Xia Yang’s automatic withdrawal!”
Qing Tian looked at the still empty door and closed her eyes, praying, “Xia Yang, you must appear!”
The countdown began on the auditorium’s big screen. Time ticked away second by second. Qing Tian felt for the first time that ten minutes was truly like sand slipping through one’s fingers, fleeting!
In the last ten seconds of the countdown, the entire audience chanted together: 10. 9. 8. 3. 2. 1
Qing Tian looked expectantly at the exit, but there was still no sign of anyone. The sound of the timer beeping also echoed from the time.
Just as everyone sighed, the entrance door to the audience was pushed open forcefully.
A dazzling beam of light shone in, and a familiar figure stood there.
The crowd buzzed, wondering who it was. Someone finally said, “It’s Xia Yang! Xia Yang is here, he’s finally here!”
Then, that person walked down from the highest steps towards the bottom with the light. When Qing Tian saw Xia Yang, she was completely stunned. Xia Yang was covered in injuries, with bloodstains all over him, clearly having gotten into a fight!
Xia Yang looked up at Ji Xiangyu on stage. Ji Xiangyu, with a calm smile, looked at Xia Yang. The two men’s eyes met under the spotlight, and sparks flew everywhere! The scent of a battle was palpable!
The real war was about to begin!
