Lin Feng still had the recorder he'd snatched from Zhang Kuan. It contained a recording of Qian Duoduo revealing his secrets—evidence potent enough to completely ruin Zhang Kuan.

This guy still dares to run for Vice Chairman? Isn't he afraid I'll publicize the recording? Lin Feng looked at Zhang Kuan, a curious and puzzled expression on his face.

Beside Lin Feng, Ning Aoxue sat up straight, tilting her head, ready to meticulously study Zhang Kuan's speech and compare it to her own draft. Although Ning Aoxue was confident in her writing skills, Zhang Kuan was, after all, a seasoned Student Union officer; his speech would naturally be more conventional.

The Organization Department, the Secretariat, and the Study Department were considered the three core departments of the Student Union. Thus, it wasn't too surprising to the audience that Zhang Kuan was the first to take the stage.

Chen Xiaoru watched Zhang Kuan with a smile. She knew he was a strong competitor; at the very least, his courage to take the lead surpassed many others. In fact, Chen Xiaoru would have preferred to be the first one up. Unfortunately, since she had just spoken on behalf of the Presidium, it wasn't quite appropriate for her to go up again so soon.

Li Jing from the Study Department glared resentfully at Zhang Kuan. She had been sitting a bit too far away and hadn't moved as fast as him, so she was naturally quite bitter about losing the chance to go first. However, Li Jing's indignation lasted only a few seconds before she calmed down. She consoled herself internally: At least the Organization Department and the Study Department are equally important. It doesn't matter if Zhang Kuan got the first move for now, as long as it wasn't Lin Feng who snatched it!

"Respected teachers, esteemed fellow students, good evening. I am greatly honored to stand on this podium to speak. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Zhang Kuan, from the accounting major, class of 2012, at the School of Management. I currently serve as the Head of the Organization Department in the School Student Union…" After this brief self-introduction, Zhang Kuan paused for several seconds. His gaze swept towards where Lin Feng was sitting, and he gave Lin Feng an almost imperceptible nod.

Something's not quite right! Zhang Kuan's speech doesn't sound like a campaign at all. Lin Feng's fingers tapped lightly on the table. If Zhang Kuan really does that, I might actually have a shot at becoming Vice Chairman!

"What's wrong? Why has Zhang Kuan stopped talking? Did he forget his lines?" Ning Aoxue asked, looking at Zhang Kuan with curiosity.

Su Zi, however, vaguely sensed that something was amiss with Zhang Kuan. She had been there when Lin Feng clashed with Zhang Kuan and Qian Duoduo. Could Zhang Kuan be afraid of angering Lin Feng and thus not dare to compete? she wondered privately.

At this moment, Zhang Kuan was calmly surveying his surroundings, as if wanting everyone to see his composed and unperturbed appearance. He remained silent.

After a full twenty-second pause, Zhang Kuan finally spoke, his voice calm. "I have worked in the Student Union for nearly two years and have accumulated considerable experience. Just two days ago, I still believed I was capable of handling the position of Vice Chairman. However, after getting to know Lin Feng, the Head of the Sports Department, I realized I was mistaken!"

"Student Lin Feng is cheerful, generous, composed, and proactive. He unites his fellow students, is always ready to help others, and is a fine example of someone who acts bravely for a just cause. During the recent freshman welcoming party, Student Lin Feng even used his own body as a cushion to save Chairwoman Li Ping when she fell from a height, ensuring she was unharmed. What kind of selfless dedication is that?"

"I am keenly aware that in terms of moral character and ability, I cannot compare to Student Lin Feng. My only advantage is having two more years of seniority. There's a saying: 'When selecting leaders, choose the virtuous and capable; positions should be held by those most able!' Therefore, I solemnly propose to everyone that, with your approval, Department Head Lin Feng of the Sports Department succeed the previous Vice Chairman, Liu Yunfeng. Under his leadership, the work of the School of Management Student Union will surely become even better and achieve more!"

When Zhang Kuan's voice fell, the entire hall plunged into silence... Almost everyone couldn't believe their ears. Zhang Kuan, who was highly likely to be elected Vice Chairman, not only voluntarily withdrew from the election but also recommended Lin Feng?! This... this can't be real, can it?

Chen Xiaoru and Li Liping were stunned for a long moment before they exchanged a look. Seeing the bewildered surprise in each other's eyes, they had to grudgingly accept this reality... Regardless of whether Zhang Kuan was genuinely impressed by Lin Feng's "perfect moral character" or if there were other reasons, the fact remained: Zhang Kuan had indeed withdrawn from the election and recommended Lin Feng.

Chen Chuanfeng, however, was all smiles. He knew Lin Feng was a mysterious young talent favored by Mayor Cao. In this internal Student Union affair where he couldn't directly intervene, seeing Zhang Kuan so astutely endorse Lin Feng brought him immense satisfaction. This Zhang Kuan is truly perceptive!

"Lin Feng, what's going on?" Ning Aoxue, after a moment of stunned silence, stared at Lin Feng in amazement and whispered her question.

Lin Feng, of course, knew why Zhang Kuan had made such a gesture of goodwill. The reason was simple: he held the recording pen with evidence that could destroy Zhang Kuan's future. To ensure that the evidence Lin Feng held, which could ruin his prospects, would never see the light of day, Student Zhang Kuan had decisively praised Lin Feng's moral character as if he were a saint. He not only didn't compete with Lin Feng for the Vice Chairman position but also gave him a significant boost.

Before Lin Feng could answer Ning Aoxue, Su Zi had already recalled the incident at the School Student Union headquarters and leaned over to whisper in Ning Aoxue's ear.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible?!" Li Jing, Head of the Study Department, couldn't believe her ears when Zhang Kuan announced his withdrawal and endorsed Lin Feng. She muttered to herself in disbelief, Zhang Kuan is too ambitious; he'd never be won over by Lin Feng's so-called 'good character.' That's a load of crap, it must be a lie! Lin Feng must have threatened or bribed him to withdraw from the election! That has to be it! Lin Feng, no matter what dirty tricks or underhanded methods you've used, I won't let you get away with this so easily!

Li Jing lightly banged her hand on the table, just about to rush onto the stage to give her speech. Suddenly, she saw a figure WHOOSH past her, leaping onto the stage in a couple of bounds and grinning cheekily at the audience below.

Who is this guy now? Beaten to the punch yet again, Li Jing stared speechlessly at the boy on stage, who was laughing with a somewhat exaggerated flair. Utterly frustrated, she slumped back into her seat.

"Good evening, teachers and fellow students. My name is Wang Zikai, and I am currently the Deputy Head of the School Student Union's Sports Department…" So, the second person to jump onto the stage was none other than Wang Zikai.

Seeing Wang Zikai's nonchalant demeanor, Lin Feng couldn't help but find it amusing. He's not planning to run for election too, is he? he thought.

"I didn't come up here to run for the Vice Chairman position!" Wang Zikai's words answered Lin Feng's unspoken question. Smiling at the audience, he continued, "I came up to tell everyone one thing: I wholeheartedly agree with Department Head Zhang Kuan's opinion! Our department head, Lin Feng, is smart and adorable, witty and capable—an incredibly suitable candidate for Vice Chairman! I also recommend him to be the next Vice Chairman of the Student Union…"

Lin Feng was floored by Wang Zikai's words. Damn it! It's understandable that he'd recommend me, since he's my guy, after all. But what in the world is with 'smart and adorable, witty and capable'? Who uses 'adorable' to describe a man?!

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