Chapter 280: Competing for the Last Spot (Part 2)

Zhao Qingfeng greeted everyone with a smile.

“There you have it, let’s not delay the selection of participants any further!”

Li Ping was well-intentioned but a bit impatient.

Teacher Zhou intended to close the door as he stepped down from the podium.

Taking advantage of the proximity, Teacher Yu added, “The principal also has high hopes for Zhao Qingfeng. Couldn’t we give him another chance, maybe add one more person to the team, or at least let him observe?”

Teacher Zhou was about to rebut.

Meanwhile, Zhao Qingfeng suddenly stepped up to the podium, smiling at everyone, “Seniors, I haven’t finished speaking. I said Senior Li Ping made a good point, but what I meant was, he was only half right.”

“What do you mean!”

“Zhao Qingfeng, are you causing trouble?”

“Do you believe we’ll post about you on the forum!”

“Get down from there, you brash freshman!”

The students immediately pointed at Zhao Qingfeng, with some wanting to pull him down.

Zhao Qingfeng waved his hand, looked at Li Ping, and continued smiling, “Don’t rush, I haven’t finished. If I, Zhao Qingfeng, really knew nothing, then naturally I should withdraw and not compete for the spot with everyone. But the thing is, to put it a bit boldly, my skills might be stronger than anyone present here. So, since I am also a member of the computer science department and wish to represent Ji Province University and make our teachers proud, I naturally should have a fair chance to compete for the last spot with everyone.”

The students were stunned.

Teachers Zhou and Yu looked at each other.

After a moment, a burst of laughter erupted in the computer lab.

“Ha ha ha!”

“Zhao Qingfeng, you really can brag!”

“A freshman, however skilled, could you really surpass us?”

“Don’t underestimate us. Scoring over 700 points is impressive, but we’re not here with just 3 or 400 points. Which of us isn’t a top scorer above 650 points? Your bold claims of being stronger than us are simply a huge joke. We’ll have you on the forum tonight!”

A joke?

Really!

Zhao Qingfeng ignored the affectionately naive students, turning to Teacher Zhou, “Teacher Zhou, one of our school’s mottos is fairness and justice. Now that I want to compete, I hope to fight fairly for the last spot, hoping you adhere to our school’s motto and handle my request fairly and justly.”

Teacher Zhou, “ヽ(′ー`)?”

Teacher Yu, “(??ω??)?”

Rightly said.

Fairness and justice.

With such a big challenge thrown, it was up to them to respond.

“Alright…”

Teacher Zhou, left with no choice, conceded, “Student Zhao is right, competition should always be fair and just. Let’s give him a chance to compete today.”

“No way!”

As the words fell, Li Ping raised his hand high, “Teacher Zhou, fairness and justice are part of the school motto, so is clear reward and punishment! I firmly believe Zhao Qingfeng is intentionally disrupting! I propose, since he wants to compete on the principle of fairness and justice, we should set clear conditions for reward and punishment. If his performance… ends up in the last 5, he must apologize to us all on the forum’s front page tonight, and also post his apology in LeXin’s friend circle!”

The students all nodded in agreement.

Teacher Zhou looked at Zhao Qingfeng.

Zhao Qingfeng shook his head, “I disagree.”

Li Ping laughed loudly, “Scared, huh? Then leave!”

Zhao Qingfeng shook his head again, “No, I mean, placing in the last 5 is setting the bar too low for me. How about this, if I don’t come first in the competition with them, then as you said, I’ll not only apologize tonight on the school forum and friend circle, but I’ll also treat everyone to a lavish meal at the new restaurant by the entrance. Not the buffet, but a choice between the second-floor Western restaurant and the third-floor luxury Chinese restaurant. How does that sound?”

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