This humble Taoist priest wants to take the college entrance exam.

Chapter 93 The Taoist Priest Becomes a Class Monitor

Whether it's running a company or managing a school class, there always needs to be a central figure.

Such a backbone emphasizes irreplaceability. Anyone can do class management, but Lin Mengqiu's academic performance and authority are irreplaceable by other students.

Fortunately, Lin Mengqiu did not continue to mention resigning, which put Teacher Liang on the podium at ease.

The class meeting is still going on.

Looking back at the blackboard, there were already quite a few class officer positions that had been relinquished.

There are four class representatives and four committee members.

Vacancies always need to be filled by new people, especially class representatives, which are positions that really require a lot of work.

"Alright, now that many students have chosen to step down after considering their own circumstances, are there any other students who would like to volunteer and contribute to class management?"

Teacher Liang smiled as she looked at the audience below the podium.

Compared to the enthusiasm everyone had when they first ran for class officers after the class division, most students have now lost their romanticized notions of being a class officer. They think, "It's better to have nothing to do than to spend that time memorizing more vocabulary words."

The initial reaction was somewhat lukewarm, and Teacher Liang was a little embarrassed.

"Come on, everyone!"

"..."

"It's a good opportunity to improve myself."

"..."

“Class officers can also get extra points for awards and commendations.”

"..."

As they talked, even Teacher Liang herself became a little embarrassed.

Fortunately, there are always some warm-hearted students in the class who are willing to challenge themselves and contribute to the class. After the atmosphere had been cold for a long time, a girl finally stood up.

Teacher Liang's eyes lit up, and she asked with a smile, "What kind of class officer would Huang Jinghan like to volunteer for?"

"I want to be the physics class representative."

Can you explain your reasons?

"Because my physics grades are relatively poor..."

"...?"

"So thinking about being the physics class representative, having this sense of responsibility and honor can motivate me to work harder."

As soon as Huang Jinghan finished speaking, enthusiastic applause erupted in the class!
This is a real campaign manifesto!
All those empty platitudes about serving the class and everyone else pale in comparison to the thought that "being the physics class representative can motivate me to work even harder."

In the previous round of class officer elections, especially for subject representatives, most candidates emphasized how excellent they were in their respective subjects. Huang Jinghan, however, did the complete opposite; she stated, "My physics grades are relatively poor."

Such a campaign reason not only impressed the classmates and Teacher Liang, but also caught Chen Shi'an's eye.

It takes courage to admit that you are bad at physics and still run for physics class representative.
Contrary to common sense, he didn't become the class representative because he was good at physics, but rather chose to become the class representative to force himself to work harder. This is a kind of wisdom of 'proactively setting pressure to promote learning through responsibility'.

"I support Jinghan being the physics class representative!"

"support!!"

Huang Jinghan blushed slightly and quickly sat down after explaining her reasons for recommending herself.

The atmosphere in the class suddenly became lively again.

Teacher Liang chuckled and adjusted his glasses. To be honest, in all his years as a teacher, this was the first time he had ever heard of a student running for class officer in such a way, putting the cart before the horse.

As a student in the top science class, Huang Jinghan's physics was not bad, but compared with the level of her classmates, it was indeed very unremarkable, usually hovering in the range of 70 or 80 points.

Knowing this was a good way to motivate her, Ms. Liang promptly wrote Huang Jinghan's name under the position of physics class representative and drew a checkmark.
"Jinghan's words are very good. Then Jinghan will be the physics class representative. I hope that while you are fulfilling your duties as class representative, your physics grades will also make great progress, just as you just said."

A round of enthusiastic applause.

Are there any other students who would like to volunteer?

"Teacher! I want to be the class representative for Chinese!" Bai Yong, a boy whose Chinese scores hovered between 100 and 110, stood up and volunteered.

Can you explain your reasons?

"Like Jinghan, I'm not very good at Chinese, and I want to motivate myself to work harder!"

"..."

Teacher Liang was embarrassed. Don't use the same excuse so many times!

As a Chinese language teacher, he naturally hoped that his class representative would be a student with excellent Chinese language scores. However, he was not old-fashioned. Since Zhong Ying had stepped down, he would give Bai Yong a chance to try.

Having been students for so long, everyone assumes that the class representatives are those with excellent grades in each subject, if not number one, then at least among the top few.

However, since ancient times, outstanding individuals have always been few and far between. After Huang Jinghan and Bai Yong took the lead on behalf of the middle and lower-achieving students, the remaining two positions of chemistry class representative and biology class representative were quickly filled.

There was even competition between two people for the position of chemistry class representative.

"Ma Yongliang, can you tell me your advantages over Yue Xu in the competition for the chemistry class representative position?"

“My chemistry is worse than his! I need this position to motivate me more.”

"..."

Everything's in chaos! How come all those manual labor jobs that nobody wanted at the beginning have suddenly become hot commodities?

Anyway, the teacher found someone to do the work, and the students were motivated, so it's a win-win situation.

Teacher Liang continued looking at the remaining positions on the blackboard that were 'practically useless'—

"So, are there any other students willing to volunteer for the remaining four positions: entertainment committee member, life committee member, publicity committee member, and psychology committee member?"

"..."

The response was mediocre.

When we first entered school, everyone was eager to become a class leader. Regardless of whether it was just a nominal position, at least having the title of class leader would earn them a little praise from their parents when they got home.

Now that we're in our second year of high school, our parents are focusing all their attention on grades. If our grades are bad, nothing else matters, and nobody's interested in becoming a class officer. If we have to do chores or find someone to take responsibility for something we've done, we'll just be asking for trouble.

Chen Shi'an understood the roles of the other class representatives, but he didn't understand what the roles of people like the entertainment committee member, the psychology committee member, and the life committee member were.

"Monitor."

"..."

"What does the entertainment committee member do?"

"Organize class cultural and sports activities."

"We also have cultural and sports activities?"

"No." "Then what's the use of this position?"

"It's no use."

"Where is the class monitor?"

"Manage class funds, hygiene arrangements, and daily logistical affairs."

"Didn't Qiu Yufu do this?"

"Ah."

"Where is the propaganda committee member?"

"Responsible for bulletin board display, event promotion, and information dissemination."

"Didn't Qiu Yufu do this?"

"Ah."

"Where is the student mental health representative?"

"Pay attention to students' mental health and popularize psychological knowledge."

"That sounds pretty important."

Lin Mengqiu turned her head in confusion, wondering what Chen Shi'an was thinking. This guy was the most useless person ever!

If the class's psychology representative hadn't just stood up and resigned, she wouldn't even know who the class's psychology representative was.

"you think……"

Before Lin Mengqiu could finish speaking, Chen Shi'an, who was sitting in his seat, stood up.

When he stood so straight with his tall and slender figure, Lin Mengqiu, who was sitting, had to look up to see his face.

When the Taoist priest suddenly stood up, the classmates immediately turned their attention to him.

Teacher Liang, standing on the podium, adjusted her glasses, somewhat surprised.

"Is Shi'an going to nominate himself for a class officer position?"

"Yes."

Chen Shi'an said in a clear voice, "Teacher Liang, I would like to volunteer to be our class's psychology representative."

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Teacher Liang became interested. He had originally planned to cancel this empty position.

Although the title sounds prestigious and the importance of mental health is widely known, as a student serving as a mental health representative, to be honest, even if others encounter mental health problems, the mental health representative can't help them, and no one will seek mental health help from a peer; at most, they'll just vent to their friends.

With the development of the times, people have more and more psychological problems. There is pressure at work and trouble at study. Most people have sub-health in their minds, but they have not yet reached the point of needing to see a psychologist. Many things, big or small, are borne in secret, and it would be a laughing stock if they talked about them.

If you post an emo-filled message on your WeChat Moments late at night, you'll be teased by your buddies the next morning. Who would dare to confide in anyone then?
Everyone has the urge to confide in someone; it's just a matter of who you confide in. If there really were a 'life mentor' who could help you solve your problems, answer your questions, and soothe your soul, that would be wonderful.

Is Daoist Master going to be the psychology committee member?

That's right! This Taoist priest is a real Taoist! Answering questions, resolving doubts, and relieving worries—aren't those the Taoist priest's forte?
Ordinary people have to spend a lot of money to go up the mountain to find a Taoist master to solve their life problems and seek spiritual guidance. If a Taoist master becomes a psychological counselor, then all the brothers and sisters can get it for free.

Because of Lao Liang's presence, no one dared to make a loud noise, but when Dao Ye said he wanted to be the psychology committee member, everyone's interest and curiosity were piqued.

"Could you explain your reasons, Shi'an?"

Teacher Liang smiled at him and asked as usual, "Chen Shi'an scored 125 on the weekly Chinese test. Teacher Liang is increasingly satisfied with him now."

"I mainly wanted to experience being a duty officer."

"There is a classic saying in the Tao Te Ching: 'He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.' Introspection, self-cultivation, and nurturing the mind have always been things that cannot be ignored."

“I have been following my master in cultivating the Tao for many years and have gained a lot of experience in cultivating and nourishing the mind. If you need help, you can ask me for answers. This will not only help you, but it is also my own practice of cultivating the mind.”

After Chen Shi'an finished speaking, the class erupted in enthusiastic applause.

"I agree with Dao Ye being the psychology committee member!"

"Master Daoist! There's something I don't understand!"

"Please, Daoist Master, enlighten me!"

"Agreed! Agreed!"

Teacher Liang on the podium nodded. Although the position of psychology committee member is more symbolic than practical and has never been very prominent, if we were to find someone from the class to serve as psychology committee member, there really wasn't anyone more suitable than Chen Shi'an.

Not only were the students in the class interested after hearing this, but even Teacher Liang herself couldn't help but want to ask Chen Shi'an for guidance...

"Alright, from now on, Shi'an will be our class's psychology representative. Don't keep anything to yourself. Whether you go to Shi'an, the teacher, or your parents, there's always a solution!"

Everyone listened, inwardly thinking... If something really happens, can you really tell your teachers and parents? Wouldn't that just make things worse?!
Chen Shi'an sat down.

Zheng Yining turned her head, her ponytail brushing against the pile of books on his desk, and asked him in a low voice with great interest.

"Chen Shi'an, can I talk to you about any troubles I may have in the future?"

"OK."

Will you keep it a secret?

"of course."

"Would you laugh at Mengxuan?"

"...Hmm? Mengxuan?"

Chen Shi'an was taken aback. "Of course I won't make fun of you. It's only natural to be confused."

Xie Mengxuan quickly covered Zheng Yining's mouth, and the two girls giggled and joked.

Chen Shi'an, who was just an ordinary classmate, has suddenly become the class's psychology committee member. Lin Mengqiu turned around and looked him over.

"What's wrong, class monitor? Have you encountered some life dilemmas? You can tell me."

"No."

"Really not?"

"..."

Lin Mengqiu ignored him and turned her attention back to her homework.

Chen Shi'an narrowed his eyes.

Class monitor, you have a big problem!

(End of this chapter)