Chapter 43: Teacher, I’m Willing

Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Teacher, I’m Willing

Hearing this,

Chen Jie looked at Su Qianqian, her face full of confusion.

She had a fairly good impression of Su Qianqian. To be honest, she was rather fond of this perennially popular student.

Everyone else present also looked at Su Qianqian with curiosity.

"Um... Does everyone still remember the first day of military training in our freshman year?"

Su Qianqian continued.

The moment they heard "the first day of military training," something clicked for everyone.

Everyone subconsciously glanced over at Gu Yizhou.

Gu Yizhou didn’t want to get involved, so he paid it no mind. He was reading financial news on his phone when he suddenly felt scorching gazes fixed on him.

’Huh?’

He looked up, completely stunned for a moment.

’This...’

’These people... Don’t tell me they’re thinking...’

"Yes!"

"That’s right!"

"The person I want to recommend is none other than our classmate, Gu Yizhou!"

Su Qianqian declared loudly, "If we’re talking about who in our class is most suitable for performing at the anniversary gala, I don’t think anyone is more suitable than Gu Yizhou!"

Gu Yizhou: "?????"

As the Su School Beauty’s voice faded,

the "Cold-faced Young Lady," Chen Jie, followed everyone’s gaze until it landed on Gu Yizhou.

At that moment, Gu Yizhou wore a look of utter bewilderment.

Having not paid attention to what anyone was saying, he still had no idea what was going on.

He subconsciously shot a questioning look at his roommate, Chen Dongyuan, who was sitting next to him.

"Uh... Old Gu, the Su School Beauty just recommended you to the counselor to represent our class and perform at the school’s 70th anniversary gala..."

Gu Yizhou: "..."

After hearing his roommate’s words, Gu Yizhou was rendered speechless.

He turned to glance at Su Qianqian, only to see her give him a sweet smile.

’Hmm... She really is a knockout!’

’But...’

’Is this woman crazy?’

’Why the hell would she nominate me for some gala performance out of the blue?’

’Isn’t this just roasting me over an open fire?’

’Damn it!’

’Can’t I even keep a low profile?’

"Oh?"

"Does classmate Gu Yizhou have any special talents?"

The "Cold-faced Young Lady" smiled at Gu Yizhou.

She had a slight impression of Gu Yizhou.

She couldn’t help it!

After all, Gu Yizhou was so handsome!

’Good looks are justice!’

"Uh... (⊙o⊙)..."

’What damn talent do I have?’

The question left Gu Yizhou unsure how to respond.

He really didn’t want to participate in this anniversary gala performance.

It was too much trouble!

He had to work his part-time job, and then there would be rehearsals and all that. It was a huge hassle!

As for things like the so-called "mating rights" with all the girls in school, he was even less interested.

If he were actually interested, he could have had his pick just by crooking a finger during his university years!

The problem was, he wasn’t interested in any of that.

’So...’

’I’d rather spend that time playing with my cat at home!’

Gu Yizhou thought with a sense of resignation.

"Teacher Chen, classmate Gu Yizhou is an amazing singer."

"That’s something we all agree on!"

Su Qianqian said.

The "Cold-faced Young Lady" looked at the others.

Seeing this, everyone couldn’t help but nod in agreement.

Although some of them were reluctant to admit it,

they had no choice!

To be fair, Gu Yizhou’s singing really was incredible!

It was even better than those so-called "powerhouse" singers in the entertainment industry!

Back during military training in freshman year, Gu Yizhou and his dorm mates were late and punished by the drill instructor to perform. Gu Yizhou sang a song, and everyone was completely blown away!

You have to understand, Gu Yizhou didn’t have any background music or sound equipment back then. It was purely a cappella!

Seeing this, the "Cold-faced Young Lady," Chen Jie, had her eyes light up!

She pushed up the gold-rimmed glasses on her nose, turned to Gu Yizhou, and smiled faintly. "Classmate Gu Yizhou, since everyone thinks so highly of you, I was wondering if you might be interested in securing this honor for our class before we graduate?"

Uh...

’Securing honor for the class...’

’The "Cold-faced Young Lady" sure has a way with words!’

’As expected of a professor of Chinese Language and Literature!’

With her putting it like that, Gu Yizhou really didn’t know how to refuse.

Gu Yizhou looked at his counselor, his face showing his predicament.

"Classmate Gu Yizhou, are you facing any difficulties?"

Seeing his expression, Chen Jie looked at him and asked, "If you are, you can tell me. It’s alright."

Her expression betrayed no emotion.

"I..."

Gu Yizhou hesitated, just about to open his mouth to refuse.

Just then.

"DING~"

"Triggering random system investment task."

"Please use yourself as the investment chip, accept the counselor’s request to represent the class in the Modu University of Finance and Economics anniversary gala performance, and stun the entire audience!"

"Investment Return Reward: Genetic Enhancement Little Blue Bottle x1; Instrument Mastery Ability."

[Note 1: The Genetic Enhancement potion can improve the host’s physical fitness, increase cell activity, and grant immunity to all diseases.]

[Note 2: The Instrument Mastery Ability grants the host master-level performance skills for all musical instruments that have ever appeared throughout the history of China and the world. (This ability is permanent!)]

Hearing the crisp, mechanical female voice of the system in his mind, Gu Yizhou froze for a second.

When the girls saw Gu Yizhou hesitate, they all thought he was going to refuse and couldn’t help but feel a little disappointed...

Counselor Chen Jie wasn’t the type to be unobservant.

She could see Gu Yizhou’s predicament.

"Alright, classmate Gu Yizhou, if it’s inconvenient, then don’t..."

Before she could finish, Gu Yizhou interrupted her!

"I... Teacher Chen, I’m willing to participate!"

Gu Yizhou said loudly.

"Eh, it’s alright..."

"Classmate Gu Yizhou..."

Halfway through her sentence, she suddenly realized what he’d said.

"Huh???"

Chen Jie asked, unable to quite believe it, "Classmate Gu Yizhou, did you just say you’re willing to participate?"

"Yes."

Gu Yizhou nodded, then looked at Counselor Chen Jie and said, "Teacher Chen, I am willing to represent our class!"

The moment he said that,

the girls in the class couldn’t help but break into smiles.

After hearing Gu Yizhou’s singing during military training, they had never been able to forget it!

Unfortunately, they had never heard him sing again since then.

Now, they finally had another chance.

And in front of the whole school, no less.

One could just imagine, with Gu Yizhou’s stunning and perfect singing voice, he would definitely cause a sensation throughout the entire school!

At that time, they could proudly show off to others that Gu Yizhou was from their class!

They would make the girls from other classes so envious!

When one person is honored, everyone shares in the glory!

"Heh, good!"

"Since classmate Gu Yizhou is willing to represent our class in the school’s anniversary performance, then he will be our class’s representative act!"

"Does anyone else have any objections?"

Chen Jie nodded, then addressed the students below the podium.

"None!"

Hearing this, everyone in the classroom shook their heads.

Although quite a few people had wanted to participate earlier, now that Gu Yizhou had stepped up, they knew they were no match for him, so they didn’t say anything more.

...