Su Xiyue arrived at the door of the principal's office, knocked on it, and as soon as she entered, she declared:

"Du Ziming has made the student union a mess and is no longer useful - Principal, I think I am more suitable to be the president!"

"ha?"

Principal Xu held a teacup and stared at the innocent little girl in front of him with wide eyes. He didn't know why he could hear such aggressive words from her mouth.

"You are the vice president of the Student Union, Su Xiyue, right? Does your President Xiao Ming know that you want to 'usurp the throne'?"

"He doesn't need to know, and I think even if he does, he should support me!"

"……Um?"

Principal Xu sometimes feels that he should reflect on himself and asks if he has brought up his students to be too individualistic.

I still remember when they first arrived, they were all so pitiful, curled up in their feathers, and huddled together for warmth. Why are they more powerful than each other now?

Of course, Su Xiyue had her reasons for saying this. She explained:

"The president himself said that students in the student union should strive to be the best and do better! Well, since I want to strive to be the best, I have to do better! Of course I have to aspire to be the president of the student union. A soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier!"

"So, why can't I be the student union president?" Su Xiyue argued.

Principal Xu had a complicated expression.

Classmate Xiyue, according to your logic, if you want to strive for excellence after becoming the student union president, do you also have to eliminate and optimize me?

Principal Xu took a sip of tea, looked at Su Xiyue's serious expression, and then smiled.

"Student Su Xiyue, this principal agrees that the capable are superior, and I don't dislike excellent people. But, student Xiyue... are you really good enough?"

Su Xiyue was stunned for a moment and said, "Principal, I think I am good enough!"

"Really?" Principal Xu smiled and shook his head. "Unfortunately, excellence is not something that can be expressed in words, but something that can be achieved through action. Su Xiyue, you may not have as many advantages as you think."

"Do you think there is a possibility? I have actually examined you. Regarding the selection of the student council president, I have actually examined all of you who are qualified candidates."

Su Xiyue's pupils shrank slightly. She always thought that Du Ziming was able to become the student union president because he was second in the grade, and Shao Yujie was a staunch supporter of Yin Xiaochuan.

I am ranked third in the grade, not much different from Du Ziming... Could it be that this is not the reason?

Principal Xu continued, "Even though the truth hurts, we often need to face the truth. Xiyue, the reason I chose him instead of you is precisely because you are not as good as him!"

"It is a very difficult skill to admit that you are not as good as others. It just so happens that he can do it, but you can't."

"In addition, he can clearly know what is the main contradiction and what is the secondary contradiction, and he can at least convince most people to unite together."

"And you, Xiyue classmate, your behavior at this moment is to build a secondary contradiction on the primary contradiction! You can't convince most people of you, and your behavior itself is disunited... That's why you tried to get me to endorse you."

"Your grades are pretty good, but unfortunately, they are just good grades. It's not just grades that can be called abilities, they are just the easiest to see. Xiyue, although it's cruel, I still want to tell you that your ability... is far from enough!"

After Principal Xu finished speaking, he couldn't help but observe Su Xiyue's expression. After all, the truth was too hurtful. If Su Xiyue started crying, it would make him, as the principal, seem too mean.

What made Principal Xu happy was that Xiyue was not that fragile, but lowered her head and started thinking seriously.

Principal Xu was secretly surprised that he had underestimated her.

If one can recognize one's own shortcomings and grow from regrets and mistakes, one will become stronger and stronger.

Although Xiyue is not good enough now, if she keeps growing like this, maybe one day she can become a towering tree.

Xiyue seemed to have figured something out, raised her head and said:

"Principal, you said I'm not good enough..."

"Is it because I didn't acknowledge you as my godfather? If that's the case, then I can do it too!"

"……ha!?"

What the fuck are you talking about!

While Principal Xu was stunned, Su Xiyue hesitated for a while. After a brief silence, she seemed to have made up her mind and tried to call out:

"Godfather!?"

...No, what the hell is this weird prejudice you have against me?

"What are you thinking about all day long in your little head! Focus your mind on the right path!"

…

After giving Su Xiyue a good lecture, Principal Xu lamented that the rumors about him were becoming more and more outrageous. When did the rumor that "I have a penchant for adopting adopted sons" come about?

I'm not Li Keyong!

Hey...the tender and juicy cabbages in the past have turned into pickled vegetables after a trip to the world of fame and fortune. The environment has a huge impact on people.

After sending Xiyue away, Principal Xu called President Xiao Ming again. Not long after, President Xiao Ming came to the principal's office.

"Principal, you're looking for me?"

Principal Xu turned his back to Du Ziming and asked, "Do you know why I asked you to come here?"

"You know... you don't know?"

Du Ziming hesitated, and Principal Xu turned around and said disappointedly: "Xiaoming, do you think you will be surpassed by Yin Xiaochuan in grades?"

"No! Absolutely not!"

Du Ziming took a deep breath and assured Principal Xu, "I will definitely be able to suppress Yin Xiaochuan with my absolute academic advantage!"

Principal Xu shook his head and said, "Student Xiao Ming, don't underestimate Yin Xiaochuan!"

"He didn't just start planning this year! He had been preparing for all this since last year. During the entire winter vacation, except for the few days he went home, I saw him leaving early and returning late, completely immersing himself in the library studying hard!"

"Don't underestimate him... Xiao Ming, do you really have enough willpower to defeat him?!"

Du Ziming panicked for a moment and did not answer immediately, but he quickly and firmly said:

"Yes! I have!"

"Okay, in that case, I've prepared special tutoring for you! During this month, let the vice president take over the work of the student union. You don't have to think about anything, just concentrate on your studies. As long as you have a firm will, I believe that Yin Xiaochuan will never be able to surpass you!"

"I think so too! Principal!"

Du Ziming said, but he was struggling in his heart, not because of anything else, but because he doubted whether he really had the firm will that the principal talked about.

He looked out the window. It was a sunny day with a clear blue sky.