Zhang Hongmei finished writing her application. With ten minutes left before class, all the students entered the classroom. She walked to the podium.
"It will take a few minutes. Now, we have an opportunity for everyone to consider. There is a study opportunity to go to the United States. Our economics department has four spots. If you are interested, you can register with Wei Huaqiang. If you are married, you must get your family's consent. Of course, the government will cover all the expenses for this study trip. I'm just letting our class know first, and there will be a report posted on the bulletin board in a little while."
After Zhang Hongmei finished speaking, she took the two applications to Shan Mianzhi.
"Chairman Shan, this is my resignation application and my application to study abroad. I'm leaving these to you."
"Let's deal with the study abroad notification first. We'll have a student meeting at noon and discuss it there."
"Yes, anyone can apply. There will be a very strict review process. The first step is that I have to find someone I like. After that, I will select them and submit them for review. I hope to make a general decision by noon tomorrow, and there will be language classes on Monday."
"Understood. As for your resignation, we'll wait until next week's meeting to make a decision."
"Okay, I'll leave it to you for now."
Zhang Hongmei was five minutes late returning to the classroom; there was nothing she could do about it, the arrangements hadn't been made properly.
Wei Huaqiang peeked at Zhang Hongmei, who was listening attentively in class, and thought to himself, "No wonder she's the top student; she still takes it seriously even now."
After class, Lu Yue turned around and asked, "Class monitor, is it really free?"
"Yes, but the government will conduct a strict and formal review process. There are only six spots available, so the competition will be extremely fierce."
"But I heard that you can make the decision yourself."
"Yeah, but I don't know everyone. I'll only choose after the government approves it. Hehe, I'll just choose someone I like. Otherwise, it would be awkward to live together for several years."
Lu Yue glanced at Zhang Hongmei with a complicated expression, then turned away, wavering between herself and the others. What could she possibly learn if she couldn't even understand what they were saying?
And now everyone in the girls' dormitory is talking about this. I don't know if I should tell her, since she's about to leave.
Zhang Hongmei didn't care about any of that. Now she had the confidence to back it up. People used to say that her family had been very powerful for generations, and now she was starting to think that way herself.
Zhang Hongmei chuckled to herself, wondering how her performance today would be perceived. She decided to let others talk.
After returning from the cafeteria at noon, Wei Huaqiang put down his lunchbox and handed the list to Zhang Hongmei. Only five people had signed up, and three of them were middle-aged. Zhang Hongmei frowned. She wondered what these young people were thinking. Actually, fewer people would be fine; it would save her a lot of trouble. She decided to hold a meeting today to see the registration situation among the second, third, and fourth-year economics students. She thought Shan Mianzhi's suggestion was also good—to select from the student union.
When we arrived at the student council's main conference room, everyone was there, and they were all discussing something.
When Shan Mianzhi saw Zhang Hongmei come in, he coughed lightly and said, "Everyone, please be quiet. You have all seen the notice. Since this is the first time, it can be considered an experiment. So you need to think it over carefully. You are unfamiliar with the place and there is a language barrier. Raise your hand if you need to sign up. Xing Min, you can register."
Zhang Hongmei sat in her seat. Zhou Jianwei leaned closer and whispered, "Vice Chairman Zhang, I've heard you've been too arrogant. I have a letter of complaint against you here."
"Oh, then Vice Chairman Zhou can handle this impartially."
"So confident?"
"hehe."
The final ten people who signed up were handed over to Zhang Hongmei by Shan Mianzhi.
"Chairman Shan, wait a moment. Let's process my application. Some people are getting impatient."
Shan Mianzhi calmly gazed at Zhang Hongmei before finally looking away.
"There's another matter. Our Vice Chairman Zhang submitted her resignation today, which I personally disagree with. Vice Chairman Zhang has made the finance team very successful, and everyone's dividends are the result of her hard work. But Vice Chairman Zhang insists. So, let's vote by raising our hands. Raise your hands if you agree to Vice Chairman Zhang Hongmei's resignation."
Zhang Hongmei was the first to raise her hand, but the meeting room fell silent; no one else raised their hand.
Zhang Hongmei stood up and said, "My resignation is a decision based on my personal reasons and it is voluntary. This trip abroad is to learn advanced technologies, and I was determined to go. Since I am not at the school, it would be a waste for me to occupy the position of vice chairman. I also cannot serve everyone anymore, so please don't feel embarrassed."
Shan Mianzhi stood up and said, "Okay, then let's vote again by raising our hands." He then raised his hand as well.
In the end, half of the people did not raise their hands, but it was still considered a pass.
Zhang Hongmei felt relieved to have nothing to do. "Then, please have the finance team hold a meeting after school. I will make sure the work is handed over clearly."
The afternoon meeting went very smoothly. Zhang Hongmei had already let go of all her work, so she was very relaxed.
Hao Dan stood hesitantly beside Zhang Hongmei, saying, "Vice Chairman, what will happen to the Study Daily if you go abroad? I'm afraid it won't have your name on it."
"Hehe, Hao Dan, you're overthinking it. As long as you take it seriously and collect more innovative question types, it'll be fine even without me. Don't worry, you're the editor-in-chief now, there's nothing to be afraid of. I trust you with this job."
"I'm still scared. I'm afraid you'll come back and see that I've ruined the newspaper."
"It's okay, just take your time and explore. You'll definitely succeed."
Yu Hongxia also came over and said, "Vice Chairman, don't worry, I will manage this well, at least until I graduate."
"Yes, I believe in Senior Yu. We should also hurry up and train a successor. I have a good project that we can start once you graduate."
"That's great. Don't worry, I won't let you down. Although you're younger than us, I always feel like you're our leader, like an elder."
"Hehe. I wouldn't dare to take advantage of you. I hope that Senior Yu will become a master in the fashion industry in the future."
The three girls chatted happily. Yang Yongxin was chosen as the accountant this time, and since it was elected by everyone, Zhang Hongmei had no objections.
Everyone was a little confused about Zhang Hongmei. Right now, she was at the height of her career, enjoying great success and fame. So why did she want to start all over again?
When you go abroad, you can imagine the food, customs, and most importantly, the language—you won't understand anything, and you'll have to adapt to everything all over again. It sounds simple, but it's incredibly difficult in practice.
But they insisted on going, yes, to contribute to the country. The former vice chairman had mentioned learning advanced foreign technologies and concepts, but that was just talk. I never expected them to have the courage to give up all honors and go abroad. It's impossible not to admire them, but if I were to go myself, I would hesitate and not have the courage.
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