Reborn in 2012, raising a pure-hearted female college student

Chapter 29: A Scholarship of 200 Yuan

When Chen Che went upstairs to return to his dormitory, he saw Xiao Hui looking at his phone with a conflicted expression.

"What's wrong, Brother Hui?" Chen Che asked.

"Hey, Chezi, have you seen the messages in our class group chat?"

"No, what news? Let me check."

Chen Che then opened the class group chat to see who had posted what.

Forget about the class group chat, Chen Che didn't even want to go to class for fear of being expelled. Once he left the student's mindset, it would be extremely difficult to be a well-behaved and obedient student again.

Upon checking the group announcement, I saw the message posted by Chen Sui. It turned out that in addition to the regular scholarships and grants, the college had a separate sum of money for each class. The amount wasn't large, 200 yuan per person, as a grant, with a total of 5 slots for each class.

However, precisely because the amount is not large, the class monitor has a lot of control and room for maneuver; all he needs to do is select the right people and submit the list.

Xiao Hui sighed, looking somewhat dejected, and said softly, "I definitely have no chance."

Why?

"There are five spots in total. The class monitor counts herself as one, and then she brings a few girls from her dorm, so there aren't many left for the boys."

"I'm not familiar with the class monitor, so she definitely won't include me," Xiao Hui said, sounding a little discouraged.

"Hmph, I don't think so."

"Do you remember what the class monitor said during the election of class officers?" Chen Che asked.

Xiao Hui shook his head; clearly, he didn't remember.

"She said she would be a fair and just class monitor," Chen Che repeated earnestly.

"Isn't this just platitudes?" Xiao Hui clearly didn't take it seriously. After all, anyone can say such lofty and righteous words, but how many people can actually do them?

"I can't say for sure if it's someone else, but don't worry, it's Chen Sui. She really thinks that way."

"Besides, if you really want this money, you have to fight for it yourself. If you don't fight for it, why should anyone give you a chance?"

If you want it, you have to come and get it yourself; that's a principle that transcends dimensions.

After Chen Che finished speaking, he climbed into bed and started playing on his phone. Xiao Hui was still debating whether to send a message to the class monitor, Chen Sui, when her message arrived first.

"Xiao Hui, would you like to apply for this scholarship?"

Xiao Hui was a little surprised, and his tone was a little excited: "Chezi, Chen Sui contacted me and asked if I wanted to apply for a scholarship."

Chen Che chuckled: "See? Don't underestimate her. You'd be hard-pressed to find another class monitor like her even with a lantern."

However, this was somewhat unexpected for Chen Che. He didn't expect her to take the initiative to ask him. It seems that his "educational guidance work" had not been in vain.

The girls' dormitory on the other side.

Chen Sui had already shortlisted five candidates. Apart from her roommate He Qi, the other four were all male classmates she knew who didn't come from well-off families.

Having gathered the necessary information, Chen Sui was about to double-check the list before submitting it when Guo Mei entered the dormitory carrying a Yuanzu gift bag. She placed it on Chen Sui's desk, smiling broadly, and said:

"Class monitor, I didn't think things through when we were moving the books, and my attitude towards you wasn't very good either. We girls should have our dignity and can't rely on those stinky boys."

"I bought some desserts as a small token of my apology."

Chen Sui was taken aback. This didn't seem to need to be elevated to the level of male-female antagonism. She glanced at the gift bag and even saw the receipt inside. How could a few small desserts cost 98 yuan?

And even if it was purchased, who delivers something with the receipt included? Was this intentional or accidental?

A deliberate, calculated motive is palpable.

"I appreciate your understanding, but I won't eat it. I don't really like sweets."

"Hey, no rush, just leave it here, you can eat it whenever you want."

After some back and forth, Chen Sui finally picked one out of the bag and kept it, which was a way of giving them face.

Seeing that Chen Sui had managed to get one after much persuasion, Guo Mei felt more confident to ask, "Class monitor, you must be busy with the student grant thing."

"Mm." Chen Sui nodded.

"If it's convenient, how about I join too, class monitor?" Guo Mei smiled.

"Huh? Count you in?"

"Uh-huh."

"This... the person has already been chosen," Chen Sui said with difficulty.

Don't say that you've already decided on the candidates. Even if you haven't, everyone should rely on their own abilities for scholarships. This is a student aid program. Guo Mei, you don't come from a poor family and need to apply for this money, do you?

"It can be changed once it's finalized. A form is static, but people are flexible, right?"

"You mean I'll kick someone out and replace them with you?"

Chen Sui shook her head and said, "How could that be? Guo Mei, you don't need to apply for this scholarship. I only chose classmates whose families I've confirmed aren't well-off."

"What does this have to do with your family's financial situation? The decision is entirely in your hands," Guo Mei said matter-of-factly.

Chen Sui frowned, her expression serious and earnest: "It's precisely because I can make decisions that I can't act recklessly."

"Tsk," Guo Mei pouted, "Your roommate won't even help with this little thing. I really made a mistake in choosing you as class monitor."

"If it's something I can do on my own, then no problem, I will definitely help you, but this scholarship is a different matter."

"Are you really that stubborn? It's just a matter of 200 yuan, you can always be flexible."

"How about this, you let me pay for a classmate's 200 yuan myself, okay?" Guo Mei asked in a consultative tone.

Chen Sui shook her head: "That's not in accordance with the rules."

"What does it matter? It's just a matter of changing one line in an Excel spreadsheet. As long as you report it, you can immediately transfer the money to that student via online banking. You don't even need to wait for the department to release the funds."

It sounds like the same thing, but the fact that Guo Mei is willing to pay out of her own pocket to get this spot is very strange.

"To be honest, the hospital is too stingy. Two hundred yuan is too little. How about I transfer three hundred to him myself? He'll make an extra hundred." Before Chen Sui could answer, Guo Mei added another hundred herself.

This is even stranger. Guo Mei is willing to pay extra for this spot, which adds a strange and illogical element to the whole thing. Chen Sui hasn't figured out what she's after yet.

But someone as shrewd as her is now making such a concerted effort; it's clear she's not after the money. The benefits she's considering must far exceed three hundred dollars.

Having figured this out, Chen Sui firmly refused, saying, "No way."

Then he returned the dessert he had just received to Guo Mei.

Guo Mei looked helpless. She thought that having a girl as class monitor would make things much easier and that she would definitely be able to take care of her. She never expected to encounter such a "weirdo".

What kind of family could raise such a stubborn person with such low emotional intelligence, so narrow-minded, and completely clueless about social interactions? Look at Chen Sui's food and clothing, she's not lacking at all.

"I've seen stubborn people before, but I've never seen anyone this stubborn," Guo Mei muttered, already making up her mind that she had to keep her distance from this kind of person.