Chapter 081 Club
"Classmates, let's talk about club activities."
Ding Pingsu put down his chalk and leaned his hands on the podium. "School clubs have two main themes: one is collecting, and the other is cleaning. The so-called collecting is simple. There are countless abandoned ruins in this world, and we always need people to clean up the ruins and recover valuable items from the garbage."
"And cleaning is even easier." Ding Ping's smile was warm but a little crazy, distorted like a typical super-powered person.
"As long as I ensure the safety of you and your classmates, there's really no easier task than cleaning. Hahahaha, let's create value through sweat!"
"As long as you and your companions survive, there's truly nothing more exhilarating than hunting anomalies! Ahahahaha, I truly feel the meaning of life in battle."
Chen Xiao'er listened attentively, taking notes quickly with her right hand.
Although this professor was a little crazy and inexplicably targeted me, his enthusiasm when teaching was really amazing, and his voice was very clear and pleasant.
But the first class of the new semester is actually about club activities?
It seems the school really values practical courses, which is why they insist on increasing the length of physical education classes? That makes sense.
Chen Xiao'er quite supports this approach.
Taoli University is undoubtedly the nation's top university, but the number of people who become scientists and researchers is undoubtedly very small. Most people need to devote themselves to work outside of scientific research.
As evident in its elementary, middle, and high school education, Chixing prioritizes the well-rounded development of students' moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor qualities. Therefore, before entering the workforce, school clubs are of paramount importance.
The professor's classification of collecting and sweeping is quite interesting.
As a student with a specialty in social activities who completed two books of extracurricular practice in high school, Chen Xiao'er feels that this classification method is very accurate.
Because she has done many charity activities, among which cleaning, catching animals, moving, and picking up things at fixed locations are the most common tasks.
She is willing to do both types of work and has no preference.
If I had to choose a club... I'd go back and ask Zero what he said. There should be a club specifically designed to connect with the student union, right? I could just join her and be in the same group.
"Wow, a 278-point idiot has such a beautiful dream."
Chen Xiao'er shook her head, completely dispelling the imagined sharp-tongued president, and continued to listen to Ding Pingsu's lecture.
"... Dear students, in light of the above, do not underestimate your club choice; it will directly impact your future."
The professor walked to the podium, pulled a chair and sat down, as if he was going to have a long talk.
"Collecting can bring in more revenue. The school won't force you to hand in anything not on the list. Sanitation work goes without saying. The cans and bottle caps you pick up can be exchanged for money. Remember to recycle them at the designated location..."
Uh, Chen Xiao'er paused her pen and still wrote it down in the notebook.
She understood the teacher's intention in recommending work-study programs, but why did they emphasize that the school would recycle students' waste? This was clearly a school benefit, but the teacher's tone made it sound like they were being forced—couldn't they just sell the waste to a recycling station or keep it for themselves?
However, she certainly wouldn't go out of her way to dispose of waste, so she didn't object to these words.
The subsequent courses went smoothly, and Ding Pingsu's teaching style was unexpectedly approachable.
He not only introduced the dozens of existing clubs in the school, but also highlighted several particularly outstanding ones and strongly recommended everyone to sign up.
According to him, the school allocates different levels of resources to various clubs, and each professor is responsible for some... [projects]?
Chen Xiao'er recorded the project on another piece of paper because she felt that this was not the same as a student club.
Professors will pay a lot of contribution points to invite some students to participate in their projects, but the projects have nothing to do with most students. Generally, they will hire outside personnel and graduates to participate, similar to a laboratory?
"The project I'm in charge of is related to tree planting."
Ding Pingsu glanced over vaguely and spoke to the students below with spit flying everywhere.
"Planting trees is hugely beneficial for the environment, so everyone should definitely support it! In the most optimistic scenario, we could build a tree-filled amusement park for all students to enjoy. It'll just require a significant initial investment..."
"The World Tree Project has significant advantages in protecting ordinary people. According to conservative estimates, it can maintain normal operation of the core area for 50 years after a major anomaly outbreak. In the most optimistic scenario, it can last until the birth of new humans. Unfortunately, the initial investment is too large, and the church is not very supportive..."
Because she felt a little disgusted with the professor, Chen Xiao'er deliberately glanced at the expressions of the people around her.
Humph, Professor, you said you're short on funds, so who's going to be willing to work for you? Planting trees sounds tiring, and there are no bottles to pick up, and you can't pet the animals while you're there.
"Student Chen Xiao'e."
Ding Pingsu suddenly appeared beside her, leaning down with an exaggerated smile and saying, "Would you consider joining my project? I'm super close to Professor Miroku, she wouldn't mind."
Click.
Chen Xiao'er moved back silently until she was touching Lin Lang's arm.
Professor Ding Pingsu definitely didn't say this to get me to join his project, he knew I wouldn't agree.
She looked at the professor's terrifying smile and immediately realized his real purpose: he was telling me blatantly that he was targeting me because of Professor Milo!
Why is this happening?
My mother apparently asked Professor Miroku to open a backdoor, so Professor Miroku took great care of me. Then, this Professor Ding Pingsu became extremely targeted towards me and even deliberately mentioned Professor Miroku—
Xiao'er's eyes slowly widened, she understood!
Professor Miroku, her mother and Professor Ding Pingsu are of the same age, and a whole set of love, hate and vengeance instantly reappeared in her mind.
She loved her, she married someone else and had a child, she asked her to take care of the child, she agreed. He loved her again... and so on and so forth. The problem started with the child, and I'm not my mother's biological child.
Chen Xiao'er shook her head vigorously, and Ding Pingsu shrugged and walked towards the podium. "Okay, since you're responsible for Milo's project, I won't bother you anymore. Let's continue. Let's talk about the key points of social practice and the safety precautions that need to be paid attention to during cleaning work."
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"...Okay, what I'm going to say next is the most important, so pay attention!"
Ding Pingsu picked up the blackboard and knocked on it, signaling everyone to look over there.
Click.
The blackboard turned from black to white, and a colorful map was projected onto the whiteboard.
Chen Xiao'er took out her cell phone and took a photo, and then she found out that it was an off-campus map.
She occasionally went out to meet Sister Lan and was quite familiar with the streets outside. There was a landmark building on the map in the upscale residential area where Sister Lan worked.
Ding Pingsu drew a circle on the map with his pointer and finally tapped it in front of the marker.
"The area around the school belongs to the school, so we need to do a good job of cleaning up and make sure there is no trash left on the streets."
"The area near the school is inhabited by humans, so we need to regularly eliminate anomalies to ensure a certain level of safety in the area."
"We're going to do our first off-campus cleanup tomorrow. Your performance will affect the club's evaluation of you. No club wants someone who's too lazy."
"Tomorrow we're conducting our first off-campus collective rejection operation. The results will affect the church's evaluation of you. If you appear too weak and timid, no organization will want you."
When Ding Pingsu said this, his eyes darkened. Some students avoided his gaze, while more people looked up and saluted him.
How can we retreat at this point, Bishop?
Chen Xiao'er lowered her head and took notes, drawing two red circles on the word "Spring Cleaning".
The results of my last spring cleaning were such a failure that it almost left me with a psychological trauma.
This time, without Xinnaya to interfere, I will do whatever it takes to let everyone see what an excellent volunteer is and wipe out the negative impact left by the baseline test!
"Professor, I have a suggestion for the club!"
"Professor, I have a suggestion regarding the hunting reserve!"
Zheng Xiuli raised her hand high. After receiving the professor's approval, she stood up and said in a clear voice, "I know that clubs with upperclassmen are more powerful, but lowerclassmen can also form their own clubs. Our class A is very outstanding, and the students have cooperated well in previous activities. Can we apply for a club on our own? Thank you."
Oh, there is such a thing.
Chen Xiao'er nodded secretly. Taoli University's clubs were different from Blue Star's. While the brochure listed hobby clubs like the Drama Club and the Shooting Club, for some reason, none of them were open to freshmen. Instead, they seemed like clubs for graduating seniors and seniors only.
The clubs that freshmen can join are themed around collecting and cleaning. These two themes are both public welfare activities and have nothing to do with hobbies. It is of course better to form a team with familiar people.
"Well, what you said makes sense, but there is a problem."
Ding Pingsu nodded and raised a finger. "Without a skilled senior leading the team, we're at a disadvantage. Even if your average quality is strong, what about the all-important leader? Hire someone from outside?"
Zheng Xiuli was not afraid at all in the face of the professor's slightly questioning questions.
She responded by raising her arm, twisting her wrist as everyone watched, pointing her finger at the center of the front row. "Of course there's a suitable candidate. I recommend Chen—Chen Xiao'er!"
Classmate surnamed Chen...who?!
Chen Xiao'er was so frightened that she let go of the pen and straightened her back with a snap: Are you kidding me? How could it be me?!
Before she could react, Zheng Xiuli had already said a lot of things in a very eloquent manner.
"...Everyone, Chen Xiao'e's outstanding performance is evident to all. She possesses extraordinary talent in social activities. Not to mention the seniors, even among the graduates, it would be hard to find a more suitable leader, right?"
“We do lack experience, but with Chen’s involvement, everything will go much more smoothly!”
Wow——
Clap, clap, clap.
After listening to Zheng Xiuli's inspiring speech, everyone applauded, even Lin Lang was clapping.
Chen Xiao'er was sweating profusely. Why were even Lin Lang and Zheng Lu joining in the fun, seemingly agreeing with it?!
Forget about the others, but you and I live in the same dormitory. Can't you see that I'm just an ordinary passerby? How can you be the team leader?
Excellent performance, isn't Zheng Xiuli really waiting for an opportunity to take revenge... Although I don't have any grudge against her.
She really wanted to stand up and object loudly, but the atmosphere in the classroom was very good, and even solidified into a collective atmosphere of "Student Chen Xiao'er is so suitable."
In this kind of atmosphere, if she were not Chen Xiao'er, she would also think that Chen Xiao'er should agree.
"Hmm~"
Ding Pingsu touched his chin, and after some consideration, he smiled and clapped his hands, leading the applause to slowly end.
"Of course, if Chen Xiao'er is willing, I have no reason to object."
Chen Xiao'er shuddered. She raised her head and found that all the classmates were looking at her under the teacher's deliberate guidance.
Does he mean, "If you say you don't agree, I won't let you set up a club on your own"...?
If that happens, everyone will be very disappointed.
Since my classmates really want to set up a club belonging to the class, I have no other choice!
Chen Xiao'er stood up and answered the professor seriously, "I am willing to be the leader. Please let us set up our own club, Professor Ding."
Ding-ling-ling-ling——
The bell for the end of get out of class rang at the right time, and Professor Ding Pingsu's smile gradually widened.
He picked up the folder and, as he turned sideways, pointed at the girl standing under the light with both hands.
"Come on, Miss Polaris."
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