267: Chapter 267 Shao Changqing's Proactive Approach

This gaze belonged to Liu Zaiyong.

He had dreamed of becoming the class monitor, but his eligibility was revoked. What he wanted least was for Qin Chuan to become the class monitor.

As it turned out, Qin Chuan was actually elected.

This made him extremely furious. His gaze toward Qin Chuan was filled with immense negative emotions. If looks could kill, he would have wanted to kill this little guy with his gaze.

Damn it, yesterday you got me drunk and made me make a fool of myself, and today you snatched my class monitor position. Fine, very good, you are really asking for it.

Just wait, see how I play you to death.

Hatred surged in his heart, but he quickly restrained it. His expression returned to normal, completely unreadable, and he even smiled just like most of the others.

Professor Sun Gang nodded approvingly, then announced in a clear voice, "The voting results are out. I hereby announce that Comrade Qin Chuan will serve as the class monitor for this training session, and Fang Xueqing will serve as the study committee member. Everyone, let's applaud!"

Liu Zaiyong was the first to applaud.

He appeared to support this result more than anyone else and said loudly, "Comrades, let us congratulate Comrade Qin Chuan and Fang Xueqing."

Immediately, warm applause rang out.

When the applause died down, Qin Chuan stood up, "Thank you everyone, thank you for your support and trust. I will definitely do a good job as this class monitor..."

He spoke for a full five or six minutes, which counted as his inauguration speech.

Professor Sun Gang nodded with satisfaction. He had a really good feeling about Qin Chuan. This speech was very well delivered and quite impressive. The key was that one could feel it came entirely from the heart, not just empty rhetoric or clichés.

Next, Fang Xueqing also stood up to speak.

With the class monitor and study committee member decided, everyone began their first class. After class, many people gathered around, with Qin Chuan at the center.

Being fortunate enough to attend this training session, gilding one's resume was only one aspect. The other most important aspect was to make new friends and manage one's personal network.

Everyone was a smart person. Qin Chuan was so young, and to be able to attend this training session at the rank of a full division-level official, his background must not be simple. Now that he had been elected as class monitor, it was worth building a good relationship with him.

"Comrade Qin Chuan, congratulations!"

"Class monitor, I cast a vote, and I think this must have been the most correct vote!"

"..."

Everyone was saying a word or two. At this moment, Liu Zaiyong also walked over. There was not a hint of dissatisfaction or unhappiness on his face; on the contrary, his smile was bright, as if they were old friends who had known each other for many years.

"Comrade Qin Chuan, congratulations on becoming the class monitor. Please take care of me in the future."

Qin Chuan could feel the hostility in his heart, but he did not show it on his face; it was completely unnoticeable. He also put on a smiling face, as if what happened yesterday had never occurred, and said with a smile, "Comrade Liu Zaiyong, thank you. If there is a chance, let's have a couple of drinks again."

Liu Zaiyong's expression changed slightly, but only for an instant. He quickly masked it and continued to beam, "Sure, no problem. That's settled then. Let's sit down and have a couple of drinks this weekend."

It was estimated that only on the weekend would there be an opportunity. From Monday to Friday, it was class time. Even in the evenings, one could not go out to drink; Professor Sun Gang had particularly strict requirements.

Qin Chuan knew that this drink on the weekend probably wouldn't be a pleasant one, and the other party might play some tricks again, but he wasn't afraid.

"Okay, then let's make it the weekend."

The two chatted happily for a few sentences, not looking like they had any rift at all.

There were two classes in the morning and only two in the afternoon. Other times were very free; one could stay in the dormitory, go to the library, or study on one's own. As long as one did not leave the gate of the Central Party School, it was fine. If you wanted to go out, you just needed to tell the class monitor and report it.

The day passed quickly.

After the two classes in the afternoon, it was still early. Qin Chuan was reading in the library and discovered that his memory was astonishing.

It was basically at the level of photographic memory. After finishing a book, it seemed to be deeply imprinted in his mind, and not only did he remember it, but he could also understand it to a certain depth; it wasn't just simple memorization.

This was quite impressive. Qin Chuan became interested and read several books in a row, firmly remembering each one and having his own understanding of them.

Time passed quickly, and it felt like it wasn't long before it was five or six in the afternoon. At this time, many people had already left for the cafeteria to eat.

Qin Chuan received a WeChat message from District Mayor Shao Changqing: "Brother Chuan, have you eaten? How about we go to the cafeteria together?"

Qin Chuan smiled slightly. He could clearly feel that District Mayor Shao Changqing was actively leaning towards him. Although his age was clearly at least eight or nine years older than his own, he kept calling him "Brother Chuan" in every sentence.

He himself was currently at the full division level, and he estimated it wouldn't be long before he advanced further. Within the system, he could be considered to have a certain rank and was no longer a small fry. It was time to build his own team.

District Mayor Shao Changqing was a good person. Not only was he in the system, but he also had a certain family background. The key was that he was actively leaning towards him, so he might as well accept him and make him a member of his team.

Holding this purpose in mind, Qin Chuan replied: "I am reading in the library. You go to the cafeteria and wait for me; I will be there soon."

Putting his books into his bag, Qin Chuan arrived at the cafeteria in a short while and quickly spotted District Mayor Shao Changqing, so he walked over.

"Brother Chuan!"

District Mayor Shao Changqing also saw Qin Chuan and proactively stood up to wave.

Qin Chuan walked over and sat down, "Changqing, you can just call me Class Monitor in the future, or Comrade Qin Chuan."

"Okay." District Mayor Shao Changqing said, "When there are others present, I will call you Class Monitor or Comrade Qin Chuan. When there is no one else, I will still call you Brother Chuan."

"Brother Chuan, what would you like to eat? You order the dishes."

After saying this, he pushed the menu in front of Qin Chuan.

The food in the cafeteria was quite good and very cheap. There were both à la carte dishes and a buffet. This time, the two of them were eating à la carte.

Qin Chuan took the menu, looked at it, asked if the other person had any dietary restrictions, and ordered three dishes and one soup, which was enough for two people.

The food was served, and they drank beverages, as drinking alcohol was prohibited inside the school.

"Brother Chuan, congratulations on being elected class monitor."

Qin Chuan had once thought about why everyone elected him as class monitor, and then thought of a possibility: it was mostly District Mayor Shao Changqing canvassing for votes for him.

"Changqing, was my election as class monitor because of you?"

District Mayor Shao Changqing smiled modestly, "Brother Chuan, I only contributed a tiny bit of effort. Before the class monitor election, I used WeChat or knocked on doors to chat with some classmates in person, persuading them to vote for you as class monitor."

So it really was you.

Qin Chuan picked up his cup and used the beverage to replace wine, "Changqing, thank you. Let's clink glasses."

District Mayor Shao Changqing was overjoyed in his heart. It looked like Brother Chuan was ready to accept him and let him become one of the members of his team.

The two cups gently clinked together.

Next, the two chatted happily while eating, and furthermore, District Mayor Shao Changqing kept calling him "Brother Chuan" in every sentence.

In the dormitory.

Liu Zaiyong had already finished dinner, played with his phone for a while, and then dialed a number.

"Number Two, how is the investigation into the matter I asked you to look into going?"