Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation Chapter 1778 - 979: Becoming a Hero?

Evening self-study, second class.

Podium.

Wang Longlong adopted a serious expression: "I'll only take a few minutes of your time!"

Seeing his demeanor, the classmates immediately sensed something was up. They ceased all activities and listened intently.

Wang Longlong continued: "Everyone should be aware of Class 11 from the sophomore year, correct?"

The mention of Class 11 brought several familiar figures to mind: the Black and White Double Killers, the Carefree Duo, the Dog Genius Military Dog, and of course, the most formidable individual...

Guo Kunnan lamented with a sigh, "There's someone there who truly haunts my dreams!"

Class 11 possessed the finest discipline within the entire grade, and arguably across the whole school, without exception.

At the commencement of their freshman year, they decisively outmaneuvered the experimental class, securing a top-three finish in the military training performance. Over the ensuing year, they amassed numerous accolades.

Wang Longlong's tone shifted, tinged with dissatisfaction and growing upset: "I cannot fathom why everyone proclaims Class 11's superior discipline, as if our Class 8 falls short!"

Tang Jing scoffed, seizing the opportunity to needle the class monitor: "Their discipline is merely adequate; that rotating sanitary red flag is perpetually displayed at their classroom door, as if permanently affixed!"

Cui Yu retorted defensively, "Who claims it's affixed? Our Class 8 has also earned the rotating red flag before!"

Tang Jing mercilessly taunted, "Tsk tsk, isn't it common knowledge that the red flag was pilfered by your Class 8, only to be displayed briefly before Class 11 reclaimed it?"

Upon hearing this, the classmates were overcome with a sense of shame.

Dan Kaiquan couldn't help but mutter an expletive: "Damn it!"

It was truly a disgrace.

Wang Longlong, disregarding the interruptions, spoke with words meant to inspire: "A year ago, our Class 8 emerged as the ordinary class with the highest average score. We advanced triumphantly, eclipsing all rivals and basking in glory."

"In a mere twelve months, not only have our academic standings stagnated, but our discipline has progressively deteriorated. Are we destined to become the most abysmal class in the entire grade?"

At this juncture, Wang Longlong clenched his fist: "I absolutely refuse to witness our Class 8 plummet into the abyss!"

Cui Yu shouted enthusiastically, "The advantage is ours, the advantage is ours!"

Wang Longlong declared: "Now, I, Wang Longlong, serving as the acting class monitor, have precisely three objectives during my tenure!"

Liu Chuandao eagerly chimed in: "Seize the red flag! Seize the red flag! Seize the red flag!"

Wang Longlong mused internally: 'Confound it, this task is proving difficult!'

"Brother Cui, Brother Liu," Wang Longlong addressed them, "grant me some consideration. You two possess exceptional courage and a fine bearing."

Cui Yu was visibly pleased, and Liu Chuandao, relieved not to be called "Brother Dog" (Dao), was equally content.

Wang Longlong continued, "However, having said that, aren't all of you present equally graceful and distinguished individuals?"

The classroom erupted in laughter.

Wang Longlong announced: "To surpass Class 11, I have devised several strategic plans."

He glanced at Yang Sheng, who responded with a subtle nod, indicating his willingness to offer support.

Yet, Wang Longlong refrained from explicitly stating his preference for igniting everyone's enthusiasm through sheer determination.

Wang Longlong proclaimed loudly: "Our Class 8 requires a champion, an individual to embody the countercurrent of the era, to battle against the surging tide!"

"To facilitate this, I have liaised with the student council to assign a crucial role to our prospective hero!"

"Esteemed classmates, who among you is prepared to step forward as this hero, to rise at this pivotal moment and rescue our Class 8 from peril!"

Wang Longlong’s voice resonated with passion, stirring the assembly: "Heroes, please raise your hands so I may identify you! Let me see!"

Instantly, the crowd was galvanized, erupting in fervent shouts.

Cui Yu exclaimed, "Let me! I wish to be a hero!"

Guo Kunnan declared, "I volunteer! I fear no peril!"

Duan Shigang proclaimed, "I relinquish my desire to be a boss; I aspire to be a hero!"

Dong Qingfeng vowed, "To bow and toil until death!"

For a fleeting moment, the atmosphere was charged with immense enthusiasm, as countless students clamored to be chosen!

From the rear of the classroom, Gong Jin muttered under his breath, "Blast, I'm actually feeling a surge of excitement."

Wang Yong advised caution: "Brother Jin, you may join the shouting, but refrain from raising your hand."

Gong Jin looked puzzled: "Huh?"

He carefully surveyed the crowd and observed that despite the boisterous declarations, not a single hand had been raised.

At this precise moment, seated in front of Liu Chuandao, was the new student Zhong Huai. Gazing at the fervent atmosphere, he resolved to seize this opportunity, understanding that only by becoming a hero could he ascend to the position of class monitor!

Zhong Huai raised his hand high: "As a new student, I eagerly volunteer to contribute to Class 8!"

Wang Longlong immediately pointed him out: "Excellent, Zhong Huai, the honor falls to you!"

He swiftly departed the platform, approaching Zhong Huai's vicinity and raising his hand aloft. "Let's give our hero a grand welcome!"

"Clap, clap, clap, clap!" A crescendo of applause erupted and continued unabated.

Zhong Huai stood bewildered, was the selection process truly this effortless?

The ovation was deafening, and the earnest, fervent gazes of his classmates made Zhong Huai genuinely feel as though he had transformed into a hero in that very instant.

Wang Longlong, fashioning a textbook into a makeshift microphone, began the interview. "Hero, do you have any words for us?"

An emotionally charged Zhong Huai responded, "First and foremost, I wish to express my gratitude to all my classmates for their unwavering support. I'm thankful to Fourth Middle School for providing me with this esteemed platform. And lastly, my deepest thanks go to my father!"

Witnessing his heartfelt sincerity, Wang Longlong offered words of encouragement, "You truly have the most wonderful father!"

Zhong Huai, still holding the makeshift microphone, inquired, "Might I be permitted to sing a song?"

Wang Longlong readily agreed, "We are all ears."

Wang Longlong personally selected a tune for him. As the instrumental introduction commenced, Zhong Huai launched into song, his voice filled with pure, passionate emotion: "Always asking from you, yet never saying thanks~ Only when I grew did I understand your hardship~"

Reaching the song's conclusion, he exclaimed with fervent longing, "Time, please slow down~ Don't let my loved ones grow old~"

From the back rows, Ma Shicheng expressed his admiration, "It's truly difficult to suppress my emotions!"

Following this, Wang Longlong escorted Zhong Huai down to the plaza below, where they were to meet the student council leader. "Senior Yan, this is Zhong Huai from our class. I entrust him to your care."

Yan Chuchen, upon observing Wang Longlong, offered a smile that was both beautiful and gracious. "Very well. And please, remember to ask Jiang Ning from your class when he intends to officially register for his program on my behalf."