59. Because I’m used to it

"Xu Wenqiang, although you didn't make it into the top 20, the fact that you were able to move from last place to 22nd place has already proven your strength and perseverance. So I discussed with Teacher Wang and want you to continue to be the math class representative," said Fu Dongqing.

Upon hearing this, Xu Wenqiang looked at Xiao Cheng. Have they discussed this with him?

Xiao Cheng smiled, looking humble and polite. "Xu Wenqiang, the two teachers have already talked to me, and I agree that you can continue to be the math class representative."

"Xu Wenqiang, can you continue to be my math class representative?" Wang Rui asked from the side.

Xu Wenqiang frowned. It seemed that this matter just depended on her nodding in agreement.

She knew she had earned special favor and favour from the teachers. Just think about how Fu Dongqing had called her into his office before the exam to give her some instructions – that was also special treatment. If she had been more tactful, she would have readily agreed, then expressed her gratitude with tears in her eyes. Or, if she had been more tactful, she would have expressed her determination to keep working hard on the next exam and strive to improve a few places…

However, this is too shameless.

Even if Xiao Cheng sincerely wanted to give the class representative position to her, it would be too shameless.

"Xu Wenqiang, Teacher Wang is still waiting for your reply." Xiao Cheng kindly reminded her.

Xu Wenqiang was angry and glared at Xiao Cheng, who was still making trouble.

Xiao Cheng remained calm in the face of Xu Wenqiang's glare: "Xu Wenqiang, don't let down the teachers and my kindness."

Xu Wenqiang lowered her head. No matter whose good intentions it was, it seemed destined to be betrayed. When she raised her head, her expression had become very determined.

"Teacher Fu, Teacher Wang, no matter how much progress I made on this midterm exam, the fact is that I didn't make the top 20. As agreed, I can no longer be the math class representative."

After Xu Wenqiang finished speaking, the conference room fell silent, and a faint sigh could be heard.

After a while, Fu Dongqing said, "Xu Wenqiang, agreements are dead, but people are alive. Teacher Wang and I both think that with your current grades, there is no problem with you being the class representative."

Xu Wenqiang's expression remained unchanged as she smiled and said, "Teacher Fu, Teacher Wang, speaking of grades, Xiao Cheng is number one in the grade. He's much more qualified than I am."

Wang Rui sighed. She was somewhat aware of Xu Wenqiang's bad temper. When Fu Dongqing came to talk to her about this, she felt that it was a shaky matter. Seeing Xu Wenqiang's refusal, she was not surprised at all and advised, "Teacher Fu, why don't you just forget about it?"

Fu Dongqing's face was gloomy and his fingers tapped on the table intermittently.

She knew Xiao Cheng's grades were much better than Xu Wenqiang's, but for Xiao Cheng, whether he was class monitor or class representative, he was always the top student in the grade, so it didn't matter to him. But for Su Xiaoshan and Xu Wenqiang, this title was a great affirmation and encouragement. This could be seen from the midterm exam results. How much Su Xiaoshan had improved, and how much Xu Wenqiang had improved...

As a teacher, Fu Dongqing's starting point was of course to help more people squeeze through the single-plank bridge of the college entrance examination. Therefore, she repeatedly tried to get Xiao Cheng to give some space to others. Of course, these others must have the ability to squeeze through, otherwise, she would not have spent so much effort.

However, it's good that Xu Wenqiang is willing to accept defeat. Having a bit of temper and resilience would make it easier to squeeze through the single-plank bridge.

Fu Dongqing was about to speak when Xiao Cheng suddenly said, "Teacher Fu, Teacher Wang, I have an idea."

"What idea?" Fu Dongqing asked.

"How about we make another agreement?" Xiao Cheng said.

"Tell me about it." Wang Rui also became interested.

Xu Wenqiang didn't feel very good. She felt that Xiao Cheng's thoughts must have something to do with her.

Xiao Cheng said, "Teacher Fu, Teacher Wang, I'll be the math class representative for now. By the final exam, if Xu Wenqiang can get into the top 20, I'll let her be the math class representative. What do you think?"

"I think Xiao Cheng's idea is great." Wang Rui agreed immediately. She gave Xiao Cheng a thumbs up and said, "You're worthy of being the top student in the grade. Your idea is brilliant."

"Thank you, Teacher Wang." Xiao Cheng said modestly.

Fu Dongqing thought about it for a moment, then nodded. "I think it's a good idea too. This way, we won't breach the contract, and it gives Xu Wenqiang a new opportunity."

But Xu Wenqiang just felt it was troublesome: "Teacher, I don't think it's necessary to keep changing the class representative——"

"Switching things up keeps things fresh." Wang Rui put her arm around Xu Wenqiang and interrupted her. "Teacher Fu, how about we just leave it at that?"

"Teacher, please think about this matter again..." Xu Wenqiang still wanted to fight for it.

"No need to think about it anymore, it's settled." Fu Dongqing made the final decision.

After coming out of the conference room, Wang Rui and Fu Dongqing returned to the office, while Xu Wenqiang and Xiao Cheng walked towards the classroom together.

Because it was dinner time, the corridors and stairwells were full of people going out to eat together.

Occasionally, there would be people chasing and playing around. The boy would run in front, and the girl would chase after him, wanting to hit him. "Stop right there!" The boy would slow down when he saw the girl was too far away from him. When the girl was about to catch up with him, he would speed up again and shout back in a shameless manner, "Run faster!"

There were also people walking together in groups of three or four, both boys and girls. Everyone kept a polite distance and only looked at the people they wanted to see.

......

When they reached a less crowded place, Xu Wenqiang said, "Xiao Cheng, I have something to say."

Xiao Cheng walked to a window at the end of the corridor and stood there, then said, "Let's talk here, the scenery here is beautiful."

Xu Wenqiang also walked to the window and looked out.

Outside the window is a large sycamore tree. Autumn has arrived, and most of its leaves have turned yellow, with only a few still retaining a hint of green, appearing exceptionally bright.

"Xiao Cheng, even if you don't care about this math class representative, wouldn't you be angry if they asked you to give up your position like this?" Xu Wenqiang asked.

"If it were someone else, they would naturally be angry." Xiao Cheng glanced at Xu Wenqiang and said.

The implication was obvious. He was not angry because the class representative was given to her.

"Why do you insist on me being the math class representative?" Xu Wenqiang asked again.

Xu Wenqiang drew circles on the windowsill with her fingers, circle after circle.

"Because I'm used to it," Xiao Cheng said, looking out the window.

"Every day I listen to you assign math homework, every day I hand it in to you, every day I see you and Wang Rui walking in and out arm in arm... I'm used to all this."

What kind of habits are these...

Xu Wenqiang looked up at Xiao Cheng. The young man in front of her was standing in front of the window. His handsome face showed seriousness and a little carelessness.

"Let's go back." Xu Wenqiang suddenly couldn't ask any more questions and was about to leave.

"Wait a minute, I also have something to say." Xiao Cheng took a step forward to stop Xu Wenqiang.

"You say." Xu Wenqiang took a step back and moved a little further away from Xiao Cheng.

"Do you have any goals for the final exam?" Xiao Cheng asked.

"I haven't thought about it yet. My liberal arts scores are so poor." Xu Wenqiang felt a headache when she thought about her Chinese and English scores. "But I should be able to get into the top 20 if I work hard."

"The top 20 is boring, how about the top 10?" Xiao Cheng said.

"Top ten?" Xu Wenqiang shook her head. "Not worthy yet."

"I can help you." Xiao Cheng said.

This conversation seemed familiar. Last time, Xu Wenqiang was frightened and her face turned pale, but this time, her heart was moved.

"If you help me, aren't you afraid that I'll take your first place?"

"You can grab whatever you want, I have no objection."

Xiao Cheng spread his arms, as if waiting for you to ravage him, but inadvertently, he used his arms to encircle Xu Wenqiang.

"Then you wait." Xu Wenqiang pushed Xiao Cheng away and ran away with her head down.