Conilia and Li Guanqi

《Student Council Election Application》

When the morning classes ended, everyone was preparing to head to the cafeteria when a Student Council member walked into the classroom and personally handed a form to Su Cheng.

Of course, this action naturally attracted everyone's attention.

“By the way, the Student Council departments are also recruiting candidates now.”

“Yeah, everyone else has to write their own application and submit it, but you got invited directly. It seems they really value you.”

Wang Guancong and Gao Ye spoke one after the other, then looked at Su Cheng and asked, "Which department do you plan to run for?"

Su Cheng looked down at the application form, pondered for a moment, and then shook his head, saying, "But I’ve already joined the Archery Club."

“That’s not a problem; the time doesn’t conflict.”

Wang Guancong urged, clearly hoping that Su Cheng would participate in the Student Council candidate competition.

“However, the Student Council is quite busy. Some of my seniors in the club who joined the Student Council are now like ghost members.”

A male classmate chimed in, apparently familiar with the workload of the Student Council.

“Yeah, they have to attend several meetings a day and handle all sorts of things.”

Another male classmate nodded and continued, “Since the Student Council gave you this application, it means you can get in just by submitting it.”

“But…”

Su Cheng hesitated, “I’m not very good at management work, nor do I have experience in that, and I barely have any time.”

“Don’t underestimate the authority of the Student Council! Don’t waste this great opportunity!”

Wang Guancong suddenly spoke up, knowing that Su Cheng was low-profile and disliked trouble, so he was being serious.

“Participating in the Student Council can get you a recommendation letter from the board of trustees.”

Gao Ye added, trying to persuade him.

“A recommendation letter from the board of trustees? What’s that for?”

Su Cheng asked, puzzled.

“You don’t know? A recommendation letter from the board of trustees is like a ticket to any university or research institution in the world.”

Wang Guancong explained.

“And joining the Student Council can get you early college credits and various stipends~”

At that moment, a sweet-looking girl raised a slender, fair finger and chimed in with a grin.

“Huh?”

“Eh?”

“Oh?”

Everyone was startled by her words.

The speaker was none other than the Student Council senior who had just handed Su Cheng the form. It turned out she hadn’t left at all and had been posing as a bystander, watching the scene unfold.

“You didn’t leave, Senior Sister?”

Su Cheng looked at the sweet-looking girl, feeling a bit embarrassed.

He had thought the senior had already left, but she had stayed to watch the drama.

“I can’t go back without your definite answer.”

The sweet girl smiled and blinked her big, watery eyes before continuing, “And I heard that you’re quite popular at school now, Junior.”

“You flatter me, Senior.”

Su Cheng smiled and, after looking down at the application form again, looked up and said seriously, “Senior, I don’t have any intention of joining the Student Council this semester.”

He currently had no intention of joining the Student Council and didn’t want to get involved in any conflicts. He just wanted to enjoy his school life peacefully.

“I see…”

The senior’s face flashed with disappointment upon hearing Su Cheng’s rejection, but she still smiled and said, “It’s okay; we’re not in a rush.”

Then, she pulled out a few sheets of paper from her pocket and handed them to Su Cheng.

“These are my contact details. If you change your mind, you can always reach out to me.”

With that, she left her contact information and walked out of the classroom.

As he watched the senior leave, Su Cheng was a bit stunned. Even after refusing, she was so persistent?

It seemed that Li Zhao’s S-level threat hadn’t ended yet.

The danger from Ji Qingyi had left him feeling defeated and powerless, almost driving him to self-harm.

And now, Li Zhao had appeared again, taking him by surprise.

“Su Cheng, this is your chance. If you miss it, you might not get another opportunity to join the Student Council, so you should seriously consider it.”

Wang Guancong looked at Su Cheng, speaking with seriousness and gravity.

“Yeah, so many people dream of this, yet here you are, hesitating. You should think it over carefully.”

Gao Ye also chimed in, trying to persuade him.

Su Cheng looked at his two good friends and finally sighed, putting the application form in his drawer before saying, “Thank you, everyone. I’ll think it over. I’m going to eat now.”

Without waiting for their response, he hurried out of the classroom, and a girl in the corner followed closely behind.

Watching Su Cheng’s retreating back, the two friends exchanged glances, both seeing the helplessness and regret in each other’s eyes.

As he walked, he still attracted plenty of attention, but no one came up to chat with him. Apparently, the rumors about him and Ji Qingyi from yesterday had spread throughout the school.

On the double bench in the meadow.

“So, why does your sister want me to join the Student Council?”

Su Cheng sat on the bench, looking both annoyed and bitter.

“Because you meet the criteria for the Student Council president candidate.”

Li Guanqi looked at Su Cheng and calmly explained.

“What?!”

Su Cheng jumped up in shock, his eyes wide as he stared at Li Guanqi. “What did you just say?”

“I’m not joking.”

Li Guanqi remained composed but was momentarily startled by Su Cheng’s reaction. She raised her right hand and lightly tapped her forehead.

“I’m sorry, but I have no power or influence. Being the Student Council president is just too absurd!”

Su Cheng said, his face expressing dismay.

“I disagree.”

Li Guanqi shook her head, pulling out a sandwich from her bag and handing it to Su Cheng, along with a bottle of milk. “I think you’re already capable of shouldering this school.”

Su Cheng, looking astonished, accepted the food. Hearing her words, his mind was in turmoil, filled with shock.

“What do you mean…”

He looked at Li Guanqi in disbelief, swallowing hard.

“Mm.”

Li Guanqi looked back at him and continued, “The largest trustee of this school is an executive of the Ji family.”

“But, I…”

“As Ji Qingyi’s only friend, your strong interpersonal connections are your greatest asset for taking the position of president.”

Li Guanqi cut off Su Cheng’s words, continuing seriously, “If you run for candidacy, I believe she will wholeheartedly support you.”

Hearing Li Guanqi’s words, Su Cheng fell silent, then looked up and murmured, “The thing is, I don’t want to be the Student Council president, nor do I have any interest in the position. I just want to enjoy my school days.”

“Then let’s drop the topic and have lunch.”

Li Guanqi shifted her gaze to the bread and milk in Su Cheng’s hand.

“Whoa…”

Su Cheng was startled when he looked down and saw the bread and milk in his hands.

The technique of giving someone lunch without them noticing was just too skillful!

In the end, he had to open the packaging and start eating the sandwich.

“Didn’t the crow come to school?”

Li Guanqi looked around but didn’t see the crow. She had heard from Su Cheng this morning that he had adopted a crow.

“It…”

Su Cheng paused, then chuckled, “I left it at home. If it came to school, who knows what might happen.”

“I see…”

Li Guanqi nodded thoughtfully, then calmly said, “Did you close the windows?”

“No.”

“Then you might need to clean your house.”

“Why?”

“Crows are gregarious animals; it might bring friends home.”

“A lot?”

“At least two or three, or even tens of thousands.”

“What the heck!”

Su Cheng’s eyes widened in horror upon hearing this.

………………………………………………

At noon,

Su Cheng said goodbye to Li Guanqi and rode his bicycle furiously toward his neighborhood. If tens of thousands of crows entered his home, it would definitely cause a panic.

Such an unusual behavior…

It is known that crows prefer rotting meat, and the fear is that someone might break into his home to check the situation.

Fortunately, he didn't need to attend classes after the competition, so leaving early didn't require any permission.

After a long while, he returned to his apartment, first looking up at the window to check for any strange occurrences. Seeing nothing unusual, he breathed a sigh of relief.

He then turned and walked towards the supermarket next door, planning to buy some dried beef cubes.

If the crow had indeed brought friends, he couldn't just chase them away. After all, the crow had developed self-awareness, so he had to give it some face. He would deal with it later, after its friends left.

A dozen minutes later, Su Cheng stood in front of his door, a bag of snacks in hand, and took a deep breath.

He then took out his key and opened the door. Upon entering the room, his eyes widened and he held his breath.

The room was very smelly, and seven crows were circling inside, each landing on the dining table and staring at him.

"Oh my god..."

Seeing this, Su Cheng couldn't help but swear under his breath, then forced a strained smile as he addressed the seven crows: "Crow, you brought friends over to play? Why didn't you give me a heads-up?"

He didn't actually know which crow was "Crow," since they all looked the same, pitch black.

"Caw~"

Thankfully, one crow excitedly flapped its wings and flew up, landing on his shoulder, which allowed him to identify it.

"Here, I brought you food."

Su Cheng quickly patted the crow on his shoulder and took out some beef cubes and various fruits from the bag, placing them on the floor to invite them to eat.

"Caw~"

The crow on his shoulder seemed very proud, flapping its wings. The other six crows also approached without fear, began eating on the floor without any regard for him.

In contrast, the crow on his shoulder didn't eat. Instead, it kept flapping its wings proudly, as if saying, "Look everyone, this is my master."

Soon, the room was filled with the sounds of the other crows, very noisy. Su Cheng felt a tingling sensation on his scalp.

The voices of the crows were all different: some with deep, unique calls, others with gurgling, cackling, screeching, metallic, high-pitched, or low guttural noises, almost musical.

The worst part was that these crows were eating, calling out, and defecating, utterly lacking in manners and cleanliness!

This made him regret keeping a crow for the first time.

Fortunately, his own crow didn't defecate carelessly. However, the new visitors were driving him crazy!

Realizing this, he brought the crow on his shoulder into the bedroom and shut the door, placing it on the desk. He pointed at it, his face serious and earnest, and said, "You're not allowed to bring friends home next time!"

"Caw?"

The crow seemed very puzzled. It tilted its head, looking at Su Cheng, and its beady eyes kept moving.

"Understand?"

Su Cheng narrowed his eyes at it and said, "As a crow of the new century, you must be civilized and promote new values. Your friends... they lack manners and dirty our home. If it happens again, I won't keep you!"

"Caw~"

The crow let out a pitiful and mournful cry.

It quickly flapped its wings and moved several steps away from Su Cheng, looking very wronged but not daring to come closer.

"As a crow, you must be dignified and fit the image of the smartest bird. You should also reflect the vibrant spirit of the new century. The most basic thing is not to defecate everywhere and show some manners."

As he spoke, he pointed to the floor: "Home is the most sacred place, a place of belonging and warmth. So if you bring friends, you must be serious. No crows are allowed to defecate or cause damage in the house!"

The crow flew in the air, made a half circle, then landed on the desk, rolling around before standing up, looking very wronged.

"Is this protesting?"

Su Cheng couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth but remained serious. "I don't care, this is the last time. If it happens again, I won't give you face. I'll kick your friends out right away!"

With that, he turned his head, pretending to be angry.

The crow slowly moved its feet over to Su Cheng's clothes, opened its mouth, and bit the corner of his shirt, gently pulling it, as if pleading for forgiveness.

Seeing this, Su Cheng's heart softened. He reached out his right hand to pat the crow's head, then sighed, "Alright, let your friends eat and leave quickly. I need to clean up!"

Hearing this, the crow finally stopped its actions.

It then turned its beady eyes, spread its wings, and landed on the door handle, jumping once. Soon, the door was opened by it, and it flew into the living room.

To be honest, Su Cheng couldn't understand why the crow could comprehend such complex human language.

Frustrated, he attributed it to its special visual ability.

[Charm Talent Skill]

[Interwoven Talent Skill · Special]

[Abyssal Pheromones]

[Active Skill]

[When used on males with lower charm values: Causes effects such as Intimidation, Fear, Pressure, Panic, Anxiety, etc.]

[When used on females with lower charm values: Causes effects such as Heart Flutters, Blushes, Heart Attacks, Fear, Compassion, Anxiety, etc.]

[When used on special groups with lower charm values: Unknown effects.]

"The effect must be in these 'unknowns.'"

Su Cheng muttered as he opened the skill introduction.

Although the skill seemed a bit strange,

It turned out to be unexpectedly useful, especially in making animals obey and grow wiser, practically incredible.

A few minutes later—

The living room had quieted down, and he felt the crows should have left, so he walked out of the bedroom.

Just as he opened the bedroom door, he saw the crow standing on the floor, looking small, pitiful, and helpless, surrounded by feathers, feces, and various fruit peels.

"Crow, you stay here. I'm going to clean up."

Su Cheng stepped forward and gently patted the crow's head, saying softly as he did so.

The crow felt Su Cheng's touch, lifted its head, and looked at him with its two black, shiny eyes before letting out a whimper. It then flapped its wings and began picking up trash with its beak, moving it toward the trash bin.

Though weak, it was still helping.

After a long while, he finally cleaned the house thoroughly and said to the crow, "Someone is going to come over later. Remember to greet them properly!"

"Caw~"

The crow flew onto his shoulder, rubbing its head against his cheek, as if it understood.

Su Cheng gave it a few more instructions before leaving the house.

He had to return to school for a club activity, and the visitor coming to his house later was naturally Li Guanqi. She had heard about the crow and expressed her desire to see it.

………………

3 PM

The dismissal time at Yan City Private High School saw students streaming out of classrooms, with luxurious cars lining up at the school gate to pick them up in the afternoon.

For example, Cornelia had just gotten into a car to head home when on the way, she spotted a familiar car going in the same direction, even a bit faster.

When she took a closer look, she confirmed that the backseat passenger was indeed Li Guanqi.

Why would this woman share the same route as her?

After a few minutes, she figured it out.

This woman was going to Su Cheng's place!

Because the car had stopped in front of Su Cheng's apartment!

Seeing this, Cornelia suddenly said to the driver, "Stop the car here."

The driver was taken aback but still complied.

"Thank you," Cornelia said, opening the door and hobbling toward Li Guanqi with her school bag in hand.

She found that after Li Guanqi got out of the car, she didn't enter the apartment but instead walked into the nearby grocery store, so she followed her inside.

Li Guanqi entered the store and started picking items from the shelves, buying a bunch of fresh ingredients.

"What is she doing? Cooking?"

Cornelia was puzzled, but thinking of the previous time they cooked together at home, she suddenly had a guess.

"Hey."

As she was about to follow Li Guanqi into the apartment building, she suddenly called out.

Li Guanqi turned around upon hearing her. Upon seeing Cornelia, he nodded and asked, "Junior Sister William, is there something you need?"

"Are you going to Su Cheng's place?"

Cornelia glanced at the shopping bag in her hand and then asked, "Don't you know that Su Cheng is currently participating in a club activity and isn't at home?"

Li Guanqi nodded, his expression unchanged as he said, "I know."

"Then why are you going to his place so early?"

Seeing Li Guanqi's calm demeanor, Cornelia felt a bit annoyed.

Li Guanqi looked at her with puzzled eyes, "Is it not allowed?"

"No, even if you go to his place, you'll just have to wait there." Cornelia shook her head and continued, "Don't blame me for meddling; I'm doing this for your own good."

Cornelia adopted the posture of someone who has experienced it all and asked, "Have you talked to Su Cheng about this? Or did you come without his permission?"

"I have talked to him."

Li Guanqi's voice remained calm, and then he added, "It was with his permission."

Cornelia was momentarily at a loss for words. She then asked nervously, "Did he give you the key today?"

"No, he didn't give me the key today."

Li Guanqi shook his head.

"I see."

Cornelia breathed a sigh of relief. She then looked at Li Guanqi and offered, "Since Su Cheng didn't give you the key, why don't you come to my place and wait?"

"No need to trouble you, Junior Sister."

Li Guanqi shook his head and turned to leave.

Seeing Li Guanqi's unhesitant departure, Cornelia hastily called out, "Hey, but you'll have to wait for two hours!"

Despite saying this, she still followed him, jogging to catch up.

As she ran, she said, "Since you had his permission, I know where he hides his key."

Her tone carried a hint of pride, as if she were boasting.

Li Guanqi nodded in response.

"Let me open the door for you."

"Thank you, Junior Sister."

Soon, the two arrived at Su Cheng's door. Cornelia pointed to the doormat with confidence and said, "Here, he must have hidden the key under the doormat."

Saying this, she squatted down to search.

But there was no key.

This made her feel a bit embarrassed.

She then searched everywhere, even checking the corners of the staircase, but still couldn't find it.

She was starting to feel frustrated.

"How could that be? He always used to hide it here."

Cornelia muttered to herself, then stood up to prepare to search again.

However, Li Guanqi just stood at the door, watching her quietly.

Cornelia felt uncomfortable under his gaze and finally gritted her teeth and said, "Don't just stand there watching! It must be nearby; you should help look too."

"Oh, alright."

Li Guanqi indifferently nodded, then calmly retrieved a key from his handbag and handed it to her, "Found it."

"？？？！！！！！！"

Cornelia stared dumbfounded at the key Li Guanqi handed her, completely stunned.

The way he casually took out the key…

This scene was not just a brutal blow to her, but a real damaging strike...

After a long pause…

She finally realized that she had been played by Li Guanqi!

"You!"

She pointed at Li Guanqi, too angry to speak.

"Didn't you say he didn't give you the key today?"

Li Guanqi looked at her calmly and explained, "He didn't give it to me today. But I've always had a copy of his key."

Another blow made Cornelia feel like she wanted to spit blood.

She then looked at Li Guanqi, demanding an explanation, "If that's the case, why didn't you say so earlier?"

Li Guanqi looked at her and replied at a leisurely pace, "Because you said you'd help me open the door…"

"Enough!"

Before she could finish, Cornelia snatched the key angrily and unlocked the door.