Chapter 181

Natsume Chikage also secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

After all, the establishment of the Collection Club was of great significance to him.

If he wants to collect special equipment in the school legitimately in the future, this title undoubtedly provides great convenience.

However, Jiu Jing Ziyuan changed the subject:

"But, you must launch your first formal activity as soon as possible after the club is established."

"You must let the school see that you are not just doing it on a whim."

"If you cannot produce corresponding achievements within this month..."

Her tone carried unquestionable seriousness.

"Even if the club is barely established, it will face being abolished soon after."

Fujiwara Kui's heart skipped a beat; she didn't expect the teacher to make such a clear request.

She felt somewhat lost about how to produce achievements within a month.

Subconsciously, she cast her gaze toward Xiyuanji Qilai, seeking an answer.

Xiyuanji Qilai, however, seemed to have already had a plan in mind.

She clenched her small fists and nodded heavily, her voice full of drive.

"Teacher, regarding this point, I have already thought about it in advance!"

Jiu Jing Ziyuan raised her eyebrows slightly.

"Let's hear it."

Xiyuanji Qilai's face was filled with excited radiance.

"Our first activity is—to collect and study the origin and related anecdotes of the century-old cherry blossom tree on campus!"

"And within this month, write and publish the first special article for the Collection Club!"

Jiu Jing Ziyuan knew well the interest of adolescent students in romantic legend themes.

The topic proposed by Xiyuanji Qilai was indeed good, and if it could be completed, it would be enough for the new club to stand firm.

She nodded gently.

"Okay."

After saying that, she picked up a pen and fluently signed her name in the advisor teacher column of the club application form.

Then she handed the form back to Xiyuanji Qilai.

"As for the choice of club president, you decide it yourselves, I won't interfere."

Xiyuanji Qilai happily took the form and nodded repeatedly.

"Mm-hmm, okay, we will discuss it well after we go back!"

Jiu Jing Ziyuan seemed to remember something and reminded them.

"The final approval for the establishment of the club, activity funds, and room allocation all need to be handled by the student council."

"After you go back, you still need to submit this signed application form to the student council."

"But there is no big problem with the purpose of your club establishment, generally it can pass."

She paused, her tone slightly meaningful.

"But remember, it's best to go and submit it when Student Council President Mitang is not there."

"Do you understand?"

Xiyuanji Qilai understood and responded happily:

"Mm-hmm, got it!"

Jiu Jing Ziyuan waved her hand, her gaze fell back to the laptop screen on the table, and she said without raising her head:

"Since things are settled, let's go back first."

Natsume Chikage and the others said goodbye to Jiu Jing Ziyuan and walked together in the corridor returning to the class.

Sunlight shone through the window, casting bright spots on the clean floor.

Xiyuanji Qilai couldn't hide her excitement.

"It's really great! Next, as long as we hand the application form to the student council, our Collection Club can be established!"

She suddenly thought of an important question and slowed down.

"However... who should serve as the president next?"

Xuecun Lingyin glanced at her, her tone matter-of-fact.

"Besides you, who else is more suitable?"

Natsume Chikage nodded slightly in agreement.

"Indeed."

"Mm-hmm, I also think Xiyuanji-san is the most suitable."

Fujiwara Kui also echoed immediately.

The idea of creating the Collection Club originated from Xiyuanji Qilai.

And everyone understood that she was genuinely keen on collecting all kinds of strange things.

The position of president was indeed hers.

A faint blush appeared on Xiyuanji Qilai's fair cheeks.

Her eyes flickered slightly, as if she hadn't expected everyone to recommend her so unanimously.

"Everyone... do you really think I can do it?"

Xuecun Lingyin reached out and gently pinched her soft cheek.

"Natsume-kun and Fujiwara-san have to work part-time, so they may not be able to participate in club activities throughout."

"And I hate managing miscellaneous tasks."

"Besides you, who else can it be?"

Her tone carried a hint of unquestionable certainty.

Xiyuanji Qilai heard this, and a warm smile appeared on her face.

"That's true."

She took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind, and her expression became serious and firm.

"Okay! Then please leave the responsibility of the president to me!"

"I will definitely work hard to lead our club well!"

"I'll leave it to you, President Xiyuanji!" Fujiwara Kui happily held Xiyuanji Qilai's hand and shook it with a smile.

"Mm-hmm!" Xiyuanji Qilai also happily held her hand back.

The two of them jumped up gently in the corridor because of joy.

Xuecun Lingyin looked at their excited appearance and sighed helplessly, clearly worried about the future of this department.

Natsume Chikage watched all this, smiled, and said nothing.

The morning classes ended peacefully.

Time quickly flowed to noon.

Ding-a-ling—

The crisp bell for the end of class rang on time.

The lunch break officially began.

Some students stayed in the classroom to enjoy their bento, while others went to the cafeteria together.

Today, Xiyuanji Qilai, like yesterday, took the initiative to invite Natsume Chikage to have lunch together.

She stood up quickly, and while moving her desk over, she said:

"Natsume-kun, let's have lunch together today too!"

Natsume Chikage looked at the desk she had already moved over, was slightly silent, and thought that you didn't seem to give a chance to refuse...

After pondering for a moment, he felt that it was fine to have lunch in the classroom.

Although the scenery in the backyard was pleasant and quiet, going back and forth was indeed time-consuming.

Considering that he had an appointment with the publishing house on Saturday afternoon, he needed to hurry up and write.

Thinking of this, he decided to stay in the classroom to solve lunch quickly and then continue typing.

"Okay, let's do it together."

Xiyuanji Qilai was very happy to hear this, and then turned to Xuecun Lingyin. ===== CHAPTER 182 =====