Looking at the dazed expressions on Hu Xiuping and Left Xiaoli's faces, Chen Hansheng couldn't help but think to himself, "Didn't expect that, did you? I've already submitted to the authorities. Now I'm a student cadre in the Youth League Committee's Inspection Center. It's just that it hasn't been publicly announced because of Yu Yueping's relationship."
If we were to compare it to ancient official positions, I'd be the Head of the Eastern Depot, like in *Kangxi's Private Visits*. The background music in my head has switched to *The Sword of the Spring Needle*.
"Vice President Left, am I still the Vice Minister of the External Relations Department?" Chen Hansheng asked, looking at Left Xiaoli.
Left Xiaoli couldn't even respond, inwardly cursing the League Committee staff. Normally, the stamps would be placed directly, but this time, the approval was "improper"?
He hadn't even thought to verify things first. He never expected that the issue would arise at the least expected place.
Some student council members still hadn't fully grasped what had happened. Weren't they supposed to expel Chen Hansheng? But this situation seemed a bit unexpected.
Zhou Xiao, not wasting a second, turned and left the university activity center. He was clever—he didn't have any position constraints, so he didn't need to worry about cleaning up after this mess.
Mu Wenling, seeing the shift in the situation, felt both happy and sad.
She was happy because, although she didn't know why the Youth League Committee rejected the notice, at least Chen Hansheng wouldn't be humiliated;
But she was sad because the authority of the student council president group had once again been undermined.
In this chaotic environment, Chen Hansheng suddenly spoke up: "Whether I am still the Vice Minister of the Student Council or not, I want to say a few things."
Surprisingly, the activity center quieted down quickly. Everyone thought that with everything happening, Chen Hansheng's feelings must be complex, and they were curious to hear what life insights he would share.
"Winter break is almost here. Everyone will be carrying heavy bags back home, feeling tired. For those traveling far, there will even be transfers. I have a great suggestion: send your luggage with Rocket 101 express, so you only need to carry small bags and enjoy a light winter break."
No one expected Chen Hansheng to use this "precious" moment to promote his business. This slick move stunned everyone.
What happened to his life insights? Left Xiaoli and Hu Xiuping now didn't know whether to interrupt his speech.
Mu Wenling quickly went on stage: "Sorry everyone, this was just a misunderstanding. Chen Hansheng is still our Vice Minister. Now I declare this meeting adjourned. Please focus on preparing for the debate competition after you go back."
With Mu Wenling stepping in to wrap things up, this bizarre "minister replacement meeting" finally came to a close.
A few freshmen from the External Relations Department slowly realized what had happened after leaving the university activity center.
"Minister Chen, you are amazing."
"Left Xiaoli wanted to set a trap, but he ended up shooting himself in the foot."
"He's totally embarrassed now."
...
Seeing so many admirers around him, Chen Hansheng suddenly thought of the fact that there were several unpainted cars at 101. He could use this free labor.
"Maybe the Youth League Committee leaders have their own ideas," he said with a smile. "Let's leave this issue behind for now, but I do have a small favor to ask of you all. I'll treat you to lunch."
Among the earlier part-time workers, Nie Xiaoyu and Wang Yansong had stuck around, while He Bing and Xu Mengzhu had dropped out.
They had no objections to helping, especially since it was Chen Hansheng, who had made a big splash today.
After returning to the entrepreneurship base, Chen Hansheng noticed something strange. He had only painted one tricycle before the meeting, but now there were two more.
As he was thinking about this, Shen Youchu walked out of the room, wearing an old school uniform with sleeves covered, her pants and hair splattered with red and white paint. She was clearly busy, as tiny beads of sweat dotted her forehead.
When she saw Chen Hansheng coming, she stepped forward with a look of expectation in her eyes beneath her mask.
"You did this?"
"Mm!" Shen Youchu nodded, her clear eyes seemed to say, "Praise me, please, I want your praise!"
Chen Hansheng didn't speak at first, but looked at the two freshly painted tricycles, then at Shen Youchu, who was sweating. After a long pause, he said, "You're so stupid. Who told you to do it yourself?"
Shen Youchu froze for a moment, and her bright expression immediately dimmed. Her arms flailed awkwardly.
Chen Hansheng took Shen Youchu's hand and called to Nie Xiaoyu and the others, "You two take one each and paint it with white and red, the standard format."
"Yes."
The freshmen from the External Relations Department quickly rushed to do the work, not understanding what had just happened.
Chen Hansheng pulled Shen Youchu back into the 101 room and took off her mask. Her face was flushed from the mask's pressure.
Seeing her standing there, looking hesitant, Chen Hansheng suddenly felt guilty for scolding her. He gently wiped her tears away.
"Did you eat yet?"
While wiping her tears, he softened his tone.
Shen Youchu shook her head. She stared blankly at him, unsure of what to say.
"Are you hungry?"
"A little."
It was already around 1 PM. Chen Hansheng thought to himself that only this silly girl would brush paint for me instead of eating.
The main reason Chen Hansheng was angry was that he felt sorry for her. He could have done it or asked someone else, but Shen Youchu insisted on doing it herself.
"I'll go buy food. Stop crying."
"Okay."
Shen Youchu nodded softly while tears still hung on her lashes.
Chen Hansheng smiled and pinched her smooth cheek before heading to the cafeteria.
He bought two meat and one vegetable for the four freshmen, but for Shen Youchu, he made it extra special—there was fish, shrimp, and meat.
Shen Youchu glanced at it, her eyes red. "It's too much."
"It's not too much, I haven't eaten yet!" Chen Hansheng replied, then went to greet the others.
"You four can eat outside. There are four cups of milk tea in the bag."
"Minister Chen, we're working for you, and you don't even give us a place to sit?" Nie Xiaoyu complained.
"Proposal rejected. Finish eating and get back to work." The response came from a distance.
Wang Yansong shook his head helplessly: "You don't understand our Minister, he's very bossy, but he's loyal."
"And very decisive. If the entrepreneurship base doesn't want me, then they don't want me. I'll just stick with him in the External Relations Department from now on."
He Bing added with a smile.
"Also a bit of a flirt," Xu Mengzhu muttered.
Seeing everyone look at her, she quickly clarified, "Flirt, but not crude."
When Chen Hansheng returned, Shen Youchu had already set the table, but hadn't started eating.
"Did you bring chili?" he asked.
"I did."
Shen Youchu blushed and pulled out a bottle of mustard chili from her bag. "Do you want some?"
"I don't want it. You can eat it."
*Crunch, crunch.*
The crisp sound echoed happily in the 101 room as Chen Hansheng watched Shen Youchu.
"Is it spicy?"
"No, it's sweet."