Chapter 447: Chapter 447: Were You Just Teasing Me on Purpose?
 

(Part One)

After finishing all his classes in the afternoon, Counselor He Yongping came to the classroom to find Luo Ziling, wanting to have a private word with him.

Since the counselor had come to find him, Luo Ziling naturally didn’t dare to neglect her and obediently went to speak with Counselor He Yongping.

“Student Luo Ziling, your performance has been outstanding since you enrolled, and both the university leadership and the department heads are paying attention to you,” Counselor He Yongping said with an element of secrecy. “They hope you will join the student council, and the department head has asked me to come and encourage you. I trust you understand what it means to be part of the student council. It could greatly benefit your studies now and your job prospects after graduation. Very few people are proactively invited to join by the school. You have really made our class proud. And it’s not just about joining the student council at the college level; you also have a chance to join the university-level student council.”

Seeing Luo Ziling’s bewildered face, Counselor He Yongping thought he didn’t grasp the importance of joining Yanjing University’s student council and hurriedly explained, trying her best to make him understand that there was a world of difference between the student council of Yan University and that of the medical college.

If you can join Yanjing University’s student council while in school, then the sky’s the limit for your future.

“Also, in a few days, the class committee elections will take place. You could run for class president, and let Cao Jianhui be vice president. I believe he would accept. You’re in the same dorm and are good friends. If you could both help manage the class together, you would certainly be able to win people over,” Counselor He Yongping continued to tempt him.

“Miss He, I really never thought about these things,” Luo Ziling could only politely decline, “and as you know, I’m a special admission student. There’s a lot of coursework I can’t keep up with, and I might even fail some subjects. If I take on these roles, I’ll be even less able to attend to my studies, and I might not be able to graduate. So, it’s better to leave the opportunities to others. I didn’t do these things looking for honor; I just felt I should lend a hand. Whether saving a child or attending to Mr. Wang when he suddenly fell ill, I think anyone able to help would join in without hesitating. So, I really haven’t done much, and I don’t dare claim so much honor.”

Luo Ziling actually turned her down, which naturally surprised Counselor He Yongping. However, she still took the time to persuade him, urging Luo Ziling to cherish the opportunity.

“Most students will never encounter such an opportunity in their lifetime. You should treasure it; otherwise, it would be such a pity,” Counselor He Yongping said. Then she leaned in close to Luo Ziling’s ear and whispered, “You should know that the current president of Yan University’s student council is a big beauty. Working with a big beauty, you’ll surely be very motivated.”

These words left Luo Ziling dumbfounded; he couldn’t believe that his counselor, of all people, could harbor such lewd thoughts.

But considering Counselor He Yongping’s face that wasn’t much older than theirs, and knowing that she was still single, Luo Ziling kind of understood her inappropriate thoughts.

Seeing how tirelessly Counselor He Yongping was trying to convince him, Luo Ziling felt embarrassed to refuse her again and instead took a step back: “Miss He, how about I think it over? I’ve never been involved in this kind of thing and haven’t even thought about it, let alone know how to handle management work. Can I let you know after I’ve made up my mind?”

“All right,” Counselor He Yongping didn’t insist further, but she wanted Luo Ziling to make a decision soon.

And she mentioned that in a couple of days, the student council officers would seek him out for a face-to-face talk, so he should be mentally prepared.

When he was having dinner with Yang Qingyin in the evening, Luo Ziling brought up the topic. After telling her about Counselor He Yongping’s encouragement to join the student council, he said despondently, “Senior sister, I’ve never been to school before, so I have no idea what a student council does. Besides, I’ve got enough problems as it is. It’s quite likely I’ll keep having people trouble me, and some might even want my life. How could I have the mind or interest to bother with these trivial matters?”

“How could these be trivial matters? It’s a kind of credential, which will be entered on your record. It’s a plus when you look for a job after graduation, and some organizations specifically require this experience of serving as a student council officer,” Yang Qingyin replied, somewhat taken aback by Luo Ziling’s words. “No matter the background, everyone who comes to study at the university is trying hard to get into the student council. Even those scions from wealthy families want to mix in the student council. Don’t you know? The president of the student council has more sway than ordinary teachers, and even some of the university’s middle-ranking leaders.”

“I really didn’t know about this,” Yang Qingyin said too, and Luo Ziling was a bit surprised but eventually scratched his head awkwardly, “Still, I’m not interested, consider me indifferent to fame and fortune!”

“Actually, I haven’t joined the Student Council either, despite several invitations which I’ve declined. Just living a relaxed university life is fine for me.” Seeing Luo Ziling like this, Yang Qingyin finally showed her true nature, “I guessed you wouldn’t want to be restricted, predicting you wouldn’t agree. But well…”

At this point, Yang Qingyin paused, “If you’re interested, it could actually be good to mix in, it’s beneficial for personal growth. After all, your competitors are no easy opponents. You now have a reputation and influence, maybe by sophomore year, you could snag the position of Student Council Vice President or even President. Don’t underestimate the title; it carries a terrifying amount of clout. Even outside, if you wield the title of a Student Council officer, even the police might not give you trouble. Obviously, it’s up to you to consider, I’m not tempting you to join, because your free time will be much reduced afterward.”

“Forget it, we’ll talk about it later, at least I’m not interested now.”

“So, what are you interested in now?” Yang Qingyin asked playfully.

Luo Ziling didn’t hesitate to answer: “Dating my senior, perhaps?!”

Yang Qingyin blushed instantly, unable to help but spit out, “So slick, always saying such indecent things.”

Luo Ziling instantly felt wronged, with an innocent look on his face, he said, “How is dating my senior indecent? I’m just being honest, I really think about dating my senior every day!”

Yang Qingyin, hearing this, felt sweet inside, but maintained a disdainful look on her face, “Since when did you become so indecent? Hmph, there are plenty of beautiful girls actively asking you out. When you’re on dates with other girls, do you ever think of your senior?”

“If my senior accompanied me on dates every day, they wouldn’t have a chance.”

Hearing these words from Luo Ziling, Yang Qingyin gazed at him blankly for a while and eventually let out a small sigh, not responding to his remark.

Luo Ziling was taken aback, knowing Yang Qingyin must have thought of something, and quickly changed the subject, “Senior, why don’t we join the Student Council together, work on things together, that way we’d see each other more?”

“Forget it, don’t force yourself, I’m not interested either,” and while saying this, Yang Qingyin suddenly showed a mysterious look, whispering to Luo Ziling, “Do you know who the current Student Council President is?”

“Who?” Luo Ziling was puzzled.

“A stunning beauty.”

“It can’t be you, right? You were just teasing me earlier,” Luo Ziling looked at Yang Qingyin with a shocked face.

“Pfft…” Yang Qingyin was choked by the adorable way Luo Ziling spoke.