mesbooks Chapter 59 My brother is a civil servant!
Chapter 59 My brother is a civil servant!
The moment those words were spoken, the atmosphere in the classroom changed instantly.
Parents' previously relaxed nerves all tensed up.
Several parents unconsciously sat up straight, as if facing a formidable enemy.
This includes Sun Hongda and Liu Xudong.
Wang Li naturally saw the parents' reactions clearly.
She sighed inwardly.
Since becoming the homeroom teacher of Class 3, Grade 7…
What bothered her most wasn't the few mischievous students in her class.
It's these parents.
After all, Class 3 of Grade 7 was a "model class".
The heavy responsibility of dealing with this group of "models" fell entirely on her shoulders.
She had to be very careful with her words every time she attended a parent-teacher meeting.
They were afraid of saying something too harsh and offending a parent.
Every time she deals with a conflict between students, she has to weigh the interests of all parties.
They were afraid of accidentally starting a war between parents.
She's just a homeroom teacher, earning a little over five thousand a month.
But any one of these parents present could easily accumulate enough wealth for her to save for several lifetimes without eating or drinking.
Now we need to elect someone to be the president of the parents' committee…
What right does she have to make this decision?
How dare she do that?
Isn't this a job that will only offend people?
No matter who is chosen, it will upset a group of people.
She won't take the blame for this.
"I know that the parents have been discussing the matter of the parent committee president for quite some time, but there has been no result yet."
"The main reason is that everyone is very enthusiastic and wants to contribute to the class, which is a good thing. I can understand the feelings of all the parents very well."
As Wang Li spoke, she glanced at Sun Hongda and then at Liu Xudong.
"But there can only be one president, so we really need to decide on one as soon as possible."
"Because the school is going to hold the autumn sports meet and prepare for the New Year's Eve party, the parents' committee needs to cooperate."
"So today, I will take this rare opportunity to resolve this matter completely for everyone."
The classroom was extremely quiet.
The parents were all waiting for her to say that name.
But Wang Li didn't say anything.
She changed the subject, a subtle expression appearing on her face.
"But it's really not appropriate for me to make the decision on this matter alone."
"After all, the president of the parents' committee is supposed to serve everyone, not just me, Wang Li, making all the decisions."
"So, my suggestion is..."
"Secret ballot".
The parents' expressions varied as soon as these words were uttered.
Wang Li spoke with such certainty that it sounded as if she were announcing a decision that had already been passed.
"Use a vote to select the most suitable candidate in everyone's mind."
"The one with the most votes is elected; it is fair, just, and transparent."
What do you all think?
There was a two-second silence in the classroom.
Everyone realized that Wang Li had pushed the problem back to her.
fair enough.
Anyway, nobody is willing to submit to anyone else.
Let's take this opportunity to have a showdown.
"I think there's no problem. Voting is the fairest option," Sun Hongda was the first to speak.
Liu Xudong nodded in agreement: "I have no objection either."
Other parents echoed this sentiment.
"Okay, let's vote then."
"Voting is good; it saves us from arguing all the time."
"Teacher Wang's idea is good, let's go with it."
"Yes, anyway, it's a secret ballot, so it's very real and fair."
……
Wang Li nodded, took out a stack of cut white paper strips from the teacher's desk drawer, and handed them out to each parent one by one.
When the note was sent to Li Jianfei, he did not accept it.
"Teacher Wang, I'm getting old and prefer some peace and quiet, so I won't get involved in the voting," Li Jianfei said with a smile.
Wang Li knew that Li Jianfei had abstained from the contest in the group chat.
Now that she heard what the other person said, she certainly wouldn't force them to do something against their will.
"Okay, no problem, then I won't send it to you."
"Um."
Wang Li continued to hand out notes to other parents.
The remaining people were very cooperative and no one tried to cause trouble or abstain.
After all, if everyone abstains, it would seem like they are protesting against the way voting is conducted.
Jiang Yu took the note and casually placed it on the table.
He had no interest in the vote.
He only has one vote, so it won't affect the final result no matter who he votes for.
He was prepared to just write something random.
After Wang Li finished sending out the notes, she cleared her throat.
"Before the voting begins, I'd like to state two rules."
"First, each person can only write one name. You can vote for yourself, but writing multiple names or writing random names will result in an invalid vote."
"Secondly, the voting period is fifteen minutes, and we will count the votes on time after fifteen minutes."
"Parents are free to do as they please for these fifteen minutes."
"You can go to the restroom, go to the hallway for some fresh air, or chat with each other."
She deliberately emphasized the words "exchange and exchange".
"Alright, voting will now begin. Everyone is free to move around."
A commotion broke out in the classroom.
Parents stood up in twos and threes.
Everyone knew that these 15 minutes of free time were for campaigning.
The classroom instantly transformed into a miniature election site.
Sun Hongda stood up and stretched...
He did not seek out the "highly educated camp" that had already publicly expressed their support for Liu Xudong in the group.
Instead, he walked straight to the last row of the classroom.
To be precise, he was walking towards Jiang Yu.
Because the situation is now very clear.
After Li Jianfei withdrew, the chances of Liu Xudong and himself were even.
The variable lies with those "ordinary parents" who look down on both sides.
Jiang Yu was naturally among them.
In addition, many parents criticized Jiang Yu for his low emotional intelligence after the previous sports meet incident…
Sun Hongda was afraid that Jiang Yu would hold a grudge against him, so he wanted to take the initiative to chat with Jiang Yu.
Jiang Yu was folding the note with his head down...
When he looked up, Sun Hongda was already standing in front of him.
He looked down at Jiang Yu with a smile that said, "It's your honor to have me come and talk to you."
"Brother Jiang, how have you been lately?"
His tone was very friendly, as if he were greeting a very close old friend.
But in reality, the two never even exchanged a word.
Jiang Yu looked up at him and gave him a polite smile.
"I'm doing alright lately, how about you, Brother Sun?"
"Don't even mention it, I'm busy to death every day..."
"It's good to be busy."
……
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Sun Hongda got down to business.
"Brother Jiang, I have something to tell you."
"You know about my Beidao Scenic Area. It's almost the National Day Golden Week, and it's sure to be packed with tourists."
"There is a severe shortage of security personnel in the scenic area right now."
"You haven't been able to find a job, have you? So..."
"But don't get me wrong, given our relationship, I definitely can't let you work as a security guard."
"If you're willing to come and help me, you can take over the security captain's job."
"Then the entire island's security will be under your command!"
"Although this job doesn't sound as glamorous as working a white-collar job at a big company, I guarantee you, the pay and benefits will definitely be more than what your college classmates earn!"
"If you're interested, why don't you come and do it?"
When he said this, his tone carried a sincere "I'm doing this for your own good" feeling.
But there was a hint of mockery in his words.
Jiang Yu found it amusing.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Brother Sun, but I already have a job and I'm not considering changing it for the time being."
Sun Hongda frowned slightly.
He hadn't expected Jiang Yu to refuse.
Have you found a job?
Are you kidding me?
Just a while ago you were asking in the group if there were any part-time jobs available.
Are you so obsessed with saving face that you'd rather suffer than admit defeat?
Sun Hongda deliberately raised his voice, feigning surprise, and said, "Oh? You have a job now? Oh well, I meant well but messed things up. I really didn't know..."
Several parents who supported Sun Hongda immediately began to earnestly persuade Jiang Yu.
"Xiao Jiang, you must cherish the opportunity your brother Sun is giving you!"
"Beidao is the most popular tourist attraction in our coastal area. Being the security captain there would be so prestigious!"
"Young man, don't be too ambitious. If you work hard for a few years, you'll have everything you need."
"If you feel that being the security captain isn't suitable, you can ask Brother Sun to find you another position! Brother Sun is such a good guy, he'll definitely help you!"
"Exactly, exactly. Look at all of us who run shops in Beidao, aren't we all living the high life thanks to Brother Hongda?"
"No matter what job you've found, quit it now!"
"No job outside is as reliable as your brother Sun's!"
The group of people were talking all at once, chattering away so loudly it gave me a headache.
Jiang Yu knew all too well what these people were thinking.
These guys do business in the North Island, and their rents go up every year.
Whether business is good or not is another matter, but we must stick close to Sun Hongda.
What if Sun Hongda is in a bad mood one day and raises their rent by 20%? Who will they complain to then?
That's why they went to such lengths to put on this show in front of Sun Hongda.
I don't care what kind of show it is...
Jiang Yu was very unhappy that he was being used as a cover.
He was just about to start a tirade against these guys.
As it turned out, Jiang Ning beat him to it.
"My brother is a civil servant! He would never quit his job to work for someone else!"
She spoke with such confidence, her chin slightly raised, exuding an air of pride.
The surrounding parents were all stunned for a moment.
Civil servant?
This kid actually took the civil service exam?
Why have I never heard him mention this in the group chat?
Sun Hongda smiled and looked Jiang Yu up and down.
"Wow, Brother Jiang, you've made it! Which department are you working in?"
"Tell me about it, and I'll see if I know anyone who can help you 'improve' or something."
Others echoed this sentiment.
The gist of it is that it's praising Sun Hongda for his extensive network of connections.
At the same time, everyone was also very curious about which organization this young man worked for.
"City Planning Bureau," Jiang Yu replied simply.
Sun Hongda frowned and exchanged glances with the other parents beside him.
The same expression appeared on everyone's faces: Never heard of it.
"City Planning Bureau..."
Sun Hongda repeated the name, as if he was trying to think about something.
"Those who manage urban planning...aren't they the urban management officers?"
Upon hearing this, the surrounding parents burst into laughter.
Even the parents who didn't support Sun Hongda were starting to lose their composure.
"I've only ever heard of the Natural Resources and Planning Bureau, not the Urban Planning Bureau."
"Could it be a newly established subsidiary? Or an outsourced one?"
"Xiao Jiang, you haven't forgotten the name of your workplace, have you?"
The group chatted amongst themselves, their tone full of sarcasm and jokes.
Just then…
A native foreign accent suddenly broke in from the side.
"Urban.Planning.Bureau."
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound…
It's Liu Xudong.
He didn't know when he arrived at the back of the classroom.
He was standing next to Jiang Yu, one hand on the back of the chair and the other in his pocket.
Looking at the parents who were joking about the city planning bureau, he gave them a contemptuous smile that said, "You ignorant bunch."
Liu Xudong approached Jiang Yu and extended his right hand in a very friendly manner.
"I never expected to find someone from UPB in our class! It's such a pleasure to meet you!"
Jiang Yu was taken aback, then reached out and shook hands with him.
Sun Hongda frowned, clearly unaware of what Liu Xudong was up to.
The other parents also looked at him with puzzled expressions.
Liu Xudong released Jiang Yu's hand and turned to face Sun Hongda and the other parents.
Then he began in a tone that suggested, "Let me explain this to you."
"The UPB I just mentioned is the abbreviation for the Urban Planning Bureau."
"This is nothing unusual."
"Countries around the world have their own UPB, but this department is not something that ordinary people can access."
"Only privileged institutions or individuals are qualified to make contact."
"What a coincidence..."
"When I was studying abroad, I had the opportunity to briefly come into contact with MA·UPB."
"That is, the Massachusetts City Planning Department in the United States."
He paused, then added.
"Oh right, I forgot to mention UPB's influence."
"To put it another way, in the United States, the authority and status of the city planning bureau far exceed that of the CIA."