They are still close to me today despite their negative feelings

Sometimes Wu Yuehua thinks that her name is actually quite fitting. She is like the faint light emitted by the moon; although she really wants to shine and try her best to shimmer in the night sky, she is ultimately just a reflection of the sun, like a child who is stubborn.

KTVs back then were probably the same. When they came to their senses, they would say shameless things without a care in the world. Even though they were trembling and scared to death, they would pretend to be tough because of the burning resentment and fire in their hearts.

Saying that crimes can't be ignored is just a clown desperately trying to imitate his father and brother.

In the end, wasn't he the one who cleaned up my mess? So let's do it the same way now.

I can't drag him down anymore. Things can't go on like they were back then. Quiet down, Wu Yuehua. You're neither my brother nor my father. Even now, you can't face this imposter. You're just the most useless person in the family, the one who doesn't even deserve to die.

The boy beside her had already sat down, but Wu Yuehua lowered her head. She didn't want him to see her so pathetic, resigned expression.

I've already stood there twice.

The boy handed over a note, which Wu Yuehua, who was looking down, saw.

Wu Yuehua looked up in surprise at the boy beside her. Despite the intense part of the debate, he remained calm and composed, as if everything was under control.

As the fourth speaker, who is in charge of the overall situation, each time I stand up, it should be to adjust the rhythm.

Therefore, this is the extent of what I can do in the free debate.

No way! If you don't stand up, we...

Wu Yuehua was somewhat flustered and wanted to whisper to the boy, but in an instant she saw the boy's resolute and determined eyes.

The notes kept coming in.

【How long are you going to keep acting cute, President?】

Wu Yuehua's pupils dilated slightly.

What are you afraid of? Ling Qingxue paved the way, Chen Di toppled the fortress, and I'm behind you. Only you can prove that bastard isn't Wu Sui'an, and prevent him from further tarnishing the crown of heroes!

Let's put an end to this. Not just for you, senior, but also for that true Wu Sui'an, whose faith still shines brightly in the hearts of everyone he cared for.

The boy put down the last note, and at that moment, Chen Di, who had just finished speaking, sat down. As if they had already guessed what Ning Ruoyu wanted to do, he and Ling Qingxue also cast encouraging glances at Wu Yuehua.

The opposing team's fourth speaker, "Wu Sui'an," was rambling on and on. Unlike the boy beside him, that guy liked to be sensational and say shocking things. It sounded interesting at first, but it got tiresome after a while.

At this moment, he remained smug and self-satisfied, looking down at everyone on the side with an air of superiority.

"Humans are inherently self-interested! It's human nature to prioritize self-preservation in the face of danger. It's the most normal reaction! Rather, acts of bravery should be encouraged, not demanded!"

How dare you, how dare you, how dare you! You still dare to act so recklessly using your brother's identity! You dare to say such things using your brother's face, and you still dare to tarnish your brother's honor!

……

"...Seriously, since you've said that, junior, how can I continue to hide in the back?"

Wu Yuehua spoke softly, picking up the paper the boy had summarized for her, detailing various loopholes in the other party's arguments.

Unlike the previous "foolproof" guides that detailed even the tone of voice to use, this time the paper only pointed out the other party's shortcomings without providing any instructions on how to respond.

"I'll face it myself. Okay, I understand."

Wu Yuehua spoke softly, and the boy beside her smiled. Only now did Wu Yuehua realize that the audience members below the stage would indeed show worried expressions when they made eye contact with her—but it didn't seem to be a concern that she would cause trouble for the team, but rather a pure concern for her, for her classmate named Wu Yuehua.

"Go for it, President!" "You have to win, meow!" "Yuehua... go for it..." "Senior, go for it!" "President Wu Yuehua, you can do it!"

It's as if you can see what these people want to say.

With them around, what am I afraid of? What is the immense malice behind "Wu Sui'an" anyway?

Wu Yuehua suddenly felt fearless.

What does it matter if there are mountains or sea ahead? Her surname is "Wu," the same as her brother and father!

The children of the Wu family would never bend their backs, even if they had broken bones or suffered muscle spasms!

"Let me make this clear first, I won't care what I say next," Wu Yuehua said softly to the boy beside her.

"Do you think we'd be worried? It's just a perfect victory, a victory with a close call." The boy was always so optimistic. Sometimes Wu Yuehua wondered if there was really anything in this world that could make him uneasy.

"I still prefer a perfect victory," Wu Yuehua murmured softly. "If I win in the end, could you grant me a request?"

"...Why are you all pulling this stunt? Am I some kind of wish-granting machine?" The boy smiled wryly, but still nodded. "Yeah, you have to win beautifully."

"Well then, now, please lend me a little courage."

As Wu Yuehua spoke, she took Ning Ruoyu's left hand gently yet firmly on the table.

The boy was taken aback, but said nothing. Wu Yuehua gently squeezed his hand, while Ning Ruoyu also exerted a slightly reassuring pressure.

Then, to the somewhat shocked look in Wu Sui'an's eyes, the girl took the initiative to stand up after he spoke.

"I'm sorry, but I disagree with my opponent's statement."

"—They completely misunderstood what we meant."

[Next chapter preview: Once this process is completed, the entire competition will be completely over.]

But what happened next was so amazing it was hard to imagine.

"You two..." Senior Wu Yuehua finally couldn't take it anymore.

Upon hearing the chairman's speech, Wu Sui'an, who had been silent until now, suddenly revealed a somewhat sinister smile.

Chapter 122: The Best Debater

"First of all, we must make it clear that upholding justice is not something that only special professions can do. If upholding justice is regarded as the privilege of a few, then justice itself is unjust."

This was the final closing argument. After the senior student's excellent performance in the free debate, it was the opposing team, "Wu Sui'an," who started to panic. Following a disastrous closing argument from the affirmative side's fourth speaker, the competition finally reached its final stage.

My closing statement is now complete, given that I am the fourth speaker for the opposing side. Once this is finished, the entire competition will be officially over.

I just said such arrogant things to my senior, so I can't let her down in my turn—otherwise it would be too embarrassing.

...However, my senior sister still refuses to let go of my hand, which puts me under pressure from her fans in the audience and makes me feel the stares from An Yu Maomao and the others.

"So bold on stage?!" "Wow~ what's this new gossip? The president's so proactive~" "I'm going to kill you when you get off the stage!!"

...This is going to kill me.

I tried to pretend I didn't hear these words of "encouragement" and continued my speech.

Although I really wanted to do something big, like during the closing argument I'd go over to the opposing "Wu Sui'an" and give him a piece of my mind, and then seriously ask him whether he wanted to swallow his pride and act prudently, or bravely come and fight me to save face...

But what happened next was so amazing it was hard to imagine.

No need for jokes, this is a fair and square victory.

So I chose to end the game in a conventional manner.

……

After I finished speaking, I sat down. There was thunderous applause from the audience, while across from me was Wu Sui'an's face, which looked so ugly it started to turn purple.

"This match is now over. Judges, please leave your seats to deliberate and vote."

The invited judges filed out, leaving us and the opposing team staring at each other blankly. Aside from saying "Wu Sui An" (a vulgar expression of disapproval), we couldn't help but offer awkward but polite smiles when our eyes met the opposing team's.

...Wait a minute. I forgot to share the gossip I just heard with everyone.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't you guys think that the second debater on the other side, the girl with the bun hair, has been staring at Chen Di the whole time?"

I whispered to the others, "This is truly the most significant discovery of the entire match."

"It seems so." Senior Wu Yuehua looked up at the other side after hearing this. Perhaps because the whole competition had gone smoothly, she seemed much more relaxed at the moment.

"It seems like he was looking at our second speaker with such admiration right after the debate," Ling Qingxue said with a light laugh.

"...You guys are really boring. I didn't expect even the president to be like that." Chen Di gave a wry smile, then turned his attention to me. "But you, your closing argument was quite good: 'Acting within one's means only upholds one's conscience and bottom line as a human being. Justice mixed with calculation easily degenerates into business.'"

"Thank you for taking the time to change the subject with me. I am truly honored."

"After all, I really couldn't make such a cool statement while holding hands with someone," Chen Di said earnestly, causing Senior Wu Yuehua's pretty face to blush slightly.

Even so, she still seemed unwilling to let go of my hand... Seeing Chen Di's teasing look, I chose to remain silent as best I could.

"Darling, you're really bold. After all, the main character this time is indeed the student council president, so I'll just have to bear with it for now~" Ling Qingxue looked at me with a smile, "But later, I'll have to make it up to you double~"

"Don't talk like I owe you something."

"Ugh, aren't we already teammates?"

"Don't get me wrong, even if we've competed together, in my eyes you've only gone from being a complete idiot to a complete idiot," I said sarcastically.

"Oh dear, so I do have a path to advancement in my darling's heart. Then I'll have to work hard and strive to become your slave as soon as possible~" Ling Qingxue blinked, "That kind of thing is fine too."

"You two..." Senior Wu Yuehua finally couldn't take it anymore.

But why are you only glaring at me?!

I checked the microphone in front of me, and thankfully, at least there was no broadcasting malfunction.

"Really, don't get too cocky and make a scene." Senior Wu Yuehua squeezed my hand slightly.

Now that things have come to this, you even have the energy to blame us, so why don't you let go first...?

"Please be seated, judges. We will now announce the results of the competition."

Upon hearing the chairman's speech, "Wu Sui'an," who had been silent all along, suddenly revealed a somewhat sinister smile.

then.

I watched as "Wu Sui'an" across from me went from a confident, eerie smile to staring at me in disbelief after hearing the result.

……

I mouthed something to him.

"Idiot."

How arrogant and idiotic would someone have to be to bribe the referee beforehand to think that's the key to turning the tide? Does he really expect to win by having an unfair vote in the end?

Does he think I'm stupid, or is he the stupid one himself?

Seeing the frustrated look on "Wusui'an's" face after hearing the result of 9:0 total votes and 3:0 combined votes, I twitched my lips.

He was so naive as to think he could win against me with some cheap tricks... I was really underestimated...

With the final spot for the best debater determined, the debate exhibition match on the second morning of the Hundred Regiments Offensive came to an end.

Congratulations, congratulations.

"President is amazing!" "A perfect victory, meow~" "Everyone...you all...worked so hard..." "Brother, let's talk about what happened on stage later when we get home?"

Why am I the one getting this kind of treatment?

"However, I feel a little ashamed of receiving the title of best debater," Wu Yuehua said with a wry smile. "After all, during the free debate, none of the juniors stood up after me."

"The first and fourth speakers shouldn't have spoken too frequently during the free debate. More importantly, you won beautifully in the last part of the free debate, complementing the arguments Chen Di had made earlier. Besides, my closing statement was only mediocre."

I shook my head.

"Don't underestimate yourself, dear president. Didn't the judges say that if I was the most persuasive in this debate, then you should be the one who gathers that persuasiveness together and becomes the dagger to stab the other side?"

Incidentally, I only asked Uncle Gold Tooth and the others to guarantee that the judges were "fair and objective." Who they would award the best debater award to was purely their subjective choice. Therefore, from this perspective, my senior's Best Debater award came from their genuine recognition.

"After all, it was thanks to my senior that we were able to convert the points into scores that truly determined the judges' votes."

In terms of debating skills and details, Chen Di, Ling Qingxue, and I are actually not very mature. To give an analogy, it's like a rising star competing against a football legend. Even if the newcomer's brilliance is hard to overshadow, the veteran is the key to turning that advantage into points.

"Wow~ So considerate, so considerate! No wonder you were our 'teammates' who were holding hands and encouraging each other just now~"

The second debater's voice came from the tablet held by Chu Guyin. It seemed that the other senior students who couldn't attend were also watching the entire competition via video call.

"Really, what were you focusing on during the competition?" Senior Wu Yuehua grabbed the tablet, both embarrassed and delighted, and argued with the second debater through the screen.

Unfortunately, after the first and fourth debaters joined the fray, Wu Yuehua, who had won the Best Debater award, soon encountered a setback in her competition career. In the end, she angrily hung up the phone and hid behind me, thus ending the dispute.

...My senior's career hit a plateau too fast. I sighed helplessly, feeling innocently dragged into the teasing.

An Yu tilted his head and couldn't help but speak.

"Everyone was great! Shouldn't we stop with the empty boasting? I bought lots of snacks made by various clubs on my way here, and many people came specifically to bring snacks to the Literature Club to cheer them on!"

"Before the celebration banquet tomorrow night, let's go to the club room and have a good celebration now!" An Yu emphasized again, "There are lots and lots of gifts from everyone!"

She seemed to have wanted to say this for a long time, and had been holding back.

It's truly admirable that Ms. An Yu has managed to hold out until now before offering her feedback.

"Oh no!" An Yu gave me a suspicious look. I quickly turned my head away.

"Okay, let's go back together then!"