Gu Lifang’s face flashed with annoyance, as she felt that the girl was somewhat ungrateful. She also resented her for openly opposing her arrangement and said coldly, "Since you think you’re not up to it, I presume you won’t be applying for any honors or distinctions in the future either. If that’s the case, then let it be!" She then turned to the seat beside, "Fang Jing, you take the role."
"Me, me?" Fang Jing was stunned, not expecting her name to be suddenly called.
"What’s the matter, you don’t want to either?" Gu Lifang’s gaze became sharp in an instant.
"No, not at all!" Fang Jing quickly shook her head, "Thank you, teacher, I’m willing!" Not everyone is Shen Weiyi, nor does everyone disregard these things. For her, it undoubtedly was a good opportunity, at the very least it would make job hunting easier later on, and she also wasn’t afraid of the trouble it might bring.
Gu Lifang’s expression improved somewhat, but still with a straight face, she said, "In that case, let’s tentatively settle on that. Over the next four years, I hope we can all work hard together and hope that you will not leave any regrets in your college life. Don’t think that you don’t need to strive after getting into university. If you fail your exams, you could be advised to drop out, and don’t be like some people who only seek pleasure, lacking any sense of challenge, sacrifice, or dedication."
Although she didn’t specify anyone, everyone knew who she was referring to.
For a moment, all eyes turned towards Shen Weiyi.
Shen Weiyi, however, was completely nonchalant.
She had long been accustomed to the gazes of others.
Gu Lifang did not see the look of shame and discomfort she was hoping for, and while disappointed, she said no more.
And announced the end of the class with a cold tone.
"Yiyi, don’t listen to her, I think it’s fine not to be a class leader," Yan Xiao Yue whispered to console her, worried she might be upset.
"I’m fine," Shen Weiyi replied with a smile.
She had never taken Gu Lifang’s words to heart in the first place, and certainly wouldn’t let others make her feel inferior.
Fang Jing looked at her uneasily and said, "Yiyi, you’re not mad at me, are you?" She didn’t have the courage to refuse the tutor like the other girl, and she actually thought being a class leader wasn’t too bad.
But, the tutor’s words just now made her feel as though she had somehow betrayed the other girl, wondering if she had done something wrong, questioning whether she should have accepted the role or not.
Hearing this, Shen Weiyi laughed and said, "What are you thinking? I’m just too lazy and found being a class leader too bothersome, that’s why I didn’t want it—it has nothing to do with you. Plus, I rejected it myself; it’s not like you took it from me."
"You’re really not angry?" Fang Jing seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
"Of course not!" And there was never any reason to be.
Everyone has their own choices, and she could hardly impose her preferences on others.
Upon hearing this, Fang Jing finally smiled relievedly and said, "Let’s go for lunch, my treat at noon!"
"Sure, consider it a celebration for your new appointment."
"Yes, Xiao Yue is also an official now, we must celebrate."
Shen Weiyi and Yan Xiao Yue readily agreed.
Just then, a cold snort was heard, "What’s there to be happy about over a position someone else didn’t want."
Fang Jing’s face turned embarrassed instantly.
After dropping that remark, Qin Ruo left with heavy footsteps.
"Don’t listen to her," Shen Weiyi said, "You’re both class leaders, just with different responsibilities, you and she are the same."
"Exactly, who knows how she became class president? Acting as if she’s better than everyone else," Yan Xiao Yue also spoke out indignantly.
"Mhm!" Fang Jing finally smiled again after hearing this.