Liu Yutong's campaign speech was absolutely domineering!
To be honest, if any other student from their Business Administration Class 2 had delivered such a declaration, few would have believed it—some might have even burst out laughing on the spot.
Bragging without even drafting a script? Who dares to say things like that?
Truthfully, being a class monitor or a student cadre isn’t easy at all.
It’s not just about completing tasks assigned by the counselor; you also have to maintain the class’s image, boost unity, manage relationships with classmates, and earn everyone’s support.
It sounds simple, but doing it well is far from easy.
Take Lin Lele, for example—she’s been working herself to the bone lately, yet many classmates still don’t fully acknowledge her efforts.
Some have even gone out of their way to spread rumors to the counselor, trying to undermine her position as monitor.
But when everyone saw Liu Yutong’s earnest demeanor, combined with her naturally refined presence, the majority actually believed her.
At this point, Liu Yutong’s relationships with most classmates were just slightly above superficial. Only a handful, like Li Xiaohui and Lin Lele, were truly close to her.
Simply put, her striking looks gave off an "admire from afar" vibe.
Of course, she still exchanged greetings with people normally and had never lost her temper with anyone, leaving a generally positive impression.
Moreover, Counselor Lu Hong had high hopes for Liu Yutong as a student cadre—after all, top students tend to make a good impression wherever they go.
"Alright, Liu Yutong has chosen to run for class monitor. Though her words were few, we could still sense her sense of responsibility. Let’s proceed with the voting."
The class seemed completely won over by Liu Yutong’s commanding presence, with more than half voting for her.
In the end, as expected, she secured the position of monitor.
Ling Yan nearly gritted her teeth to dust when she saw the result.
This was the second time—the second time—the monitor position had been snatched away from her!
She even cursed her classmates inwardly, convinced they had no sense at all when it came to voting.
How could they believe Liu Yutong’s outrageous boasts? She claimed she could solve any problem, even those outside campus—how was that possible?
Didn’t they know what things were like off-campus?
The vocational college next door, the troublemakers from the streets—if they targeted their classmates, could Liu Yutong really handle it?
What a joke!
More likely, she’d end up throwing herself to the wolves.
At this thought, Ling Yan paused, then—for some reason—felt a flicker of excitement.
Maybe she could use this to put Liu Yutong in a tough spot.
The university district was a mixed bag—orderly in some places, chaotic in others.
For instance, the Finance University and Medical University were relatively tame, with most students focused on their studies in a disciplined atmosphere.
But the vocational college and the Grain & Economics Institute were entirely different—utterly lawless, complete with campus gang leaders.
Especially the vocational college, just a street away from the Finance University. Its students often lurked around the Finance and Medical Universities, looking for trouble.
Their motives were simple: either to teach someone a lesson or to scout for pretty girls, since both schools had high female-to-male ratios.
In this era, the logic of street thugs and nonconformists was hard to grasp.
Some so-called "big brothers" seemed to take pride in dating studious girls, as if it boosted their ego.
And despite the Finance and Medical Universities having plenty of diligent students, the gender imbalance and the era’s rebellious subculture meant many ended up dating troublemakers.
Perhaps after twelve years of rigid schooling, the pressure had suppressed too many natural instincts.
Now in college, some felt finally free—and let loose.
Wasn’t Li Xiaohui exactly that type?
On the surface, she seemed like a well-behaved girl, but in reality, she was a full-blown rebel.
While most girls chatted about food, fashion, or idol dramas, what did this girl talk about with Liu Yutong?
"That gangster is so cool!"
"That guy is awesome!"
"I really want to be a gang leader’s girl!"
"Hahaha…"
"........."
Whenever she saw movie scenes with massive gang showdowns, she’d squeal, "So cool!"
Liu Yutong could only sigh in exasperation.
Beyond that, Li Xiaohui loved gossiping about the university district’s underworld rumors.
Like Xie Dong, the big shot at the vocational college, who supposedly commanded dozens of followers and cut an imposing figure.
Once, he led a brawl against the Grain & Economics Institute, with over a hundred people involved—a terrifying scene.
Li Xiaohui recounted it all with wild gestures, as if she’d witnessed the chaos firsthand.
Even the Science and Technology Institute, a second-tier school, had its own gang, and a formidable one at that.
As a STEM-heavy school, its gender ratio was the opposite of the Finance and Medical Universities—way more guys.
And where there were more guys, trouble naturally followed, with some playing at being gangsters.
Honestly, even Liu Yutong was surprised by how detailed Li Xiaohui’s intel on the university district’s power dynamics was. Who’d have thought?
Just how badly did this girl want to be part of that world?
Of course, the reason Li Xiaohui shared so much with her was simple—in their entire dorm or even class, Liu Yutong was the only one willing to listen.
And she never acted impatient or judged Li Xiaohui’s fascination with rebels and gangsters.
To Li Xiaohui, talking to Liu Yutong just felt… comfortable.
That’s why they were the closest in class.
After all, finding a friend who truly gets you—and indulges in conversations others would call weird or rebellious—is rare.
………………
The cadre elections continued.
Soon, positions like class secretary, academic officer, and publicity committee were filled, mostly by the same people as before.
Once finalized, the next reshuffle wouldn’t be until the semester’s end, when outstanding cadres would be recognized—those who performed well kept their roles, while underperformers were replaced.
As the class meeting ended, Counselor Lu Hong gathered her materials and left.
Students began filing out too.
Then—Ling Yan suddenly called out to Liu Yutong.
"Liu Yutong, now that you’re monitor, does what you said earlier still hold up? Or was it all just hot air?"
Her voice was loud, sharp with challenge—the whole class heard it.
The room fell silent instantly. Everyone stopped, curious to see how Liu Yutong would respond.
Calmly, she answered, "I always mean what I say."
Ling Yan: "Alright, since you've said that, there actually is something I need your help with as the class monitor."
"At the south gate, there are often troublemakers harassing female students from our school—some from our class included. Since you claim you can handle it, then go ahead and solve it. If you can really make sure those troublemakers stop bothering everyone, then I’ll acknowledge you as the monitor. From then on, I’ll support you unconditionally—whatever you ask, I won’t refuse!"
Liu Yutong: "Is that all? Any other demands?"
Ling Yan shook her head. "Just this one. Do you dare take it on?"
Liu Yutong: "Within a week, I’ll make sure those troublemakers vanish from the school gate for good!"
With that, she turned and walked out of the classroom.
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