Chapter 139 The Temporary Symposium Based on a False Imperial Edict
Chapter 139 The Temporary Symposium Based on a False Imperial Edict
The three years of high school, especially the hellish senior year, are like a tightly compressed spring, suppressing all the restlessness and desires of youth.
Those fantasies about encounters, about heart-fluttering moments, about the freedom of university life had been accumulating in my heart for far too long.
Ye Fan's words instantly ignited the pent-up passion within these young men, making their blood boil, their adrenaline surge, and their faces filled with excitement, anticipation, and barely concealed restlessness!
Ye Fan knew these "hungry wolves" who had just broken free from the shackles of the college entrance exam all too well. For these hormone-fueled boys, "calling out all the girls in the class" was practically a nuclear-level mobilization slogan!
In college, classmates are definitely an advantageous resource for quickly finding a partner. Although he knew that if they did get together and then broke up, it would be awkward to be under the same roof (but if you're thick-skinned enough, it'll be others who feel awkward), this did not dampen his burning passion at the moment.
Xu Bin's reaction was the most exaggerated. He hugged the cigarette tightly, his mouth stretched to his ears, laughing like a child weighing over 100 pounds. He was so excited that he was incoherent, leaning close to Ye Fan and repeatedly confirming, "Fan... Brother Fan! You're my real brother! Really? You can really... get all the girls to come? Are you sure? Really?"
His eyes were filled with boundless admiration for organizational skills and endless anticipation for a bright future.
Ye Fan was amused by his exaggerated reaction, rolled his eyes at him, and said with an unquestionable certainty, "Old Xu, are you questioning me? Swallow that 'ma'! Say 'really' clearly! If I say it can, then it definitely can!"
Upon hearing Ye Fan's unquestionable tone, Xu Bin rubbed his hands together, his smile becoming even more smug and ingratiating: "Oh, Brother Fan! You've misunderstood! How could I dare look down on you! You're the top scholar, shining brightly! What I mean is... well... if you can really get all the girls to come, we guys can split the bill! How could we let you pay for everything, right, brothers?"
As he spoke, he nudged Lin Yufei next to him with his elbow.
Lin Yufei immediately understood and chuckled in agreement, "Right, right, Brother Fan! This barbecue is on us guys treating the girls! You deserve the most credit for matchmaking, we have to repay that favor!"
He deliberately emphasized the word "human relationships," his eyes carrying a hint of shrewdness that was barely perceptible.
Ye Fan knew perfectly well that Lin Yufei didn't actually want to owe anyone a favor, nor did he want Ye Fan to spend money. He had seen some information from their advisor, Lao Jiang, and knew that Lin Yufei came from a well-off family; he was probably the most ambitious among the boys in the dorm.
Because of his privileged family background, he was more knowledgeable than the average person and knew that owing favors was often more difficult than owing money. So it wasn't that he didn't want Ye Fan to spend money, but that he didn't want to owe favors.
Ye Fan waved his hand dismissively, his tone relaxed: "It doesn't matter, as long as everyone's happy."
"Alright!" Xu Bin and Lin Yufei, as if they had received a command, excitedly rushed out of 208 with the cigarettes in their arms.
Their boisterous announcements immediately filled the hallway: "Brothers! Shower! Change! Big operation tonight! Fan-ge has won over all the girls in the class! Zhang Fei Barbecue, assemble!"
The three remaining students in the dormitory had different expressions. Ye Fan walked to the window, took out his phone, and dialed Su Luming's number.
The call was quickly answered, and Su Luming's crisp and efficient voice came through: "Hello, who is this?"
"Su Luming, this is Ye Fan." Ye Fan's voice instantly switched to a slightly official, businesslike tone. "Now I'll convey a last-minute notice from our advisor, Teacher Jiang."
"A notification?" Su Luming's voice was clearly surprised.
"Yes," Ye Fan said with certainty, "Teacher Jiang instructed that in about an hour, around 6:30 pm, a temporary meeting will be held for all the boys and girls at 'Zhang Fei Barbecue' restaurant on the food street near the east gate of our school. The purpose is to promote familiarity and communication among the new students and strengthen class cohesion. Please take the lead in organizing the girls' meeting immediately and make sure everyone is notified."
"Huh?! So sudden?" Su Luming was clearly bewildered by this "official announcement" and hesitated. "But several girls have already gone out to eat or go shopping, and they're not in the dorm now?"
"It's okay, those in the dorms have to come! For those who have already gone out, try to contact them if you can, explain that it's a group activity requested by the counselor, and try to get them to come. I'll be in charge of the boys. Su Luming, can you handle this task of organizing the girls?" He deliberately used the word "task".
"No problem," Su Luming readily agreed.
She was someone who wanted to be a leader, and this kind of opportunity, which allowed her to demonstrate her organizational and coordination skills, gain points with her advisor, and participate in group social activities legitimately, was exactly what a goal-oriented girl like Su Luming wanted!
After hanging up the phone, Ye Fan turned around and met three pairs of eyes in the dormitory filled with complex emotions.
Li Yifeng's expression was the most interesting, a mixture of shock, admiration, and a playful "you're a real talent" attitude. He was the first to burst out, giving a thumbs up and exclaiming in a low voice, "Holy crap! Son! That's awesome! Forging an imperial edict, using someone else's power to intimidate you! That was some serious blunder!"
Ye Fan kicked his chair in annoyance: "Get lost! This is called strategy! Don't you understand?"
He glanced at Shi Kai, who also looked astonished, a mischievous smile playing on his lips: "Besides, do you think that now that the girls have started making moves, who among the boys would dare to go to Teacher Jiang and tell her it's a 'fake notice'? Believe me, if Xu Bin and the others found out, they'd tear the snitch to pieces! That would be a sinner who ruins the 'wonderful new life' of all the male comrades!"
At this moment, Xiao Ji had already run to the balcony to fuss with his hair, looking very flamboyant.
Xiao Ji touched his hair, which was freshly sprayed with hairspray and stood up straight, and nodded in deep agreement: "I'll be the first to object to anyone who dares to snitch!" Although he might not be that interested in the "symposium" itself, no one would refuse the opportunity to have dinner with a girl.
However, despite saying that, Ye Fan would not do such a pointless thing. After saying that, he dialed his advisor's number again.
The call connected quickly, and he said with a grin, "Teacher Jiang, this is Ye Fan. So, I just chatted with some of my dorm mates and a few representatives from the next dorm. The general consensus was that since it's the beginning of the semester, everyone is still quite unfamiliar with each other, especially the boys and girls. They all really hope to get to know the girls as soon as possible, since they'll be spending four years of university together!"
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