A Core Ship From The Start-Chapter 1563 - 1052: Stirring Things Up!_2

In Duanmu Huai’s view, what the Wind Band Club lacks now is this sense of urgency!

Is winning the national gold award that easy? Just like the college entrance exam, do you think you can get into college by casually shouting friendship, bonds, hard work, and struggle? Nonsense! frёewebηovel.cѳm

Since you’ve already declared your goal is to win the gold award, then next, let me put you through some good torment, and you won’t have any complaints, right?

"Until the national competition ends, there will be a selection before each contest. Promote those in good condition and kick out the ones in poor condition. I think this is a good way to keep them appropriately tense. What do you think?"

"This........"

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s inquiry, Tasuku couldn’t help but ponder. In fact, this idea is indeed good, but there’s a problem—just like if there’s a mock test every month, the teacher will definitely have to spend time grading the papers. If, as Duanmu Huai said, there’s a selection of members before each contest, Tasuku will naturally have to endure much more. After all, Duanmu Huai doesn’t understand music. He can’t tell who is good or bad, which means Tasuku has to select over a hundred people each time and must rely entirely on his own ability to make judgments.

If the judgment is erroneous, then obviously nothing good will come of it.

"I understand now."

However, after thinking for a moment, Tasuku nodded.

"I think this is indeed a good idea."

"Then it’s settled. I’ll be the one to announce it. I’m really looking forward to seeing their expressions when they hear the news."

While speaking, Duanmu Huai chuckled. There are many beauties in the Wind Band Club, and just imagining the strange expressions on their cute faces upon hearing the news makes Duanmu Huai impatient to see it.

At this moment, members of the Wind Band Club were still completely unaware of this.

Until today’s training ended, Tasuku stepped down from the podium, followed by Duanmu Huai stepping up.

Seeing Duanmu Huai on stage, many people’s faces suddenly changed dramatically.

"What is Teacher Duanmu coming up here for?"

"I don’t know, haven’t we avoided causing trouble recently?"

Experienced second and third-year students were extremely nervous at this point, while the new first-year students, though confused, seeing their seniors upright and alert, also hurriedly snapped to attention and looked towards the podium.

Duanmu Huai then walked up to the podium with a smile—of course, in most people’s view, his smile was a grim one, as if a tiger or lion had spotted its prey.

And indeed, this was the case.

"Recently, the atmosphere in this Wind Band Club seems quite nice."

Looking around at the crowd before him, Duanmu Huai then spoke.

"Everyone is quite harmonious, and everyone is working hard."

".........."

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s words, the crowd became increasingly puzzled and even more uneasy, exchanging glances—something unusual must be going on, as Duanmu Huai rarely says such things. His sudden praise today only heightened the tension for those familiar with him.

For example, Mary silently sighed, knowing that Duanmu Huai, with his sarcastic tone, was again planning to stir things up.

Sure enough, Duanmu Huai’s conversation soon took a turn.

"But I think, continuing like this seems a bit boring."

"..........Eh?"

"I still remember last year, when everyone was fighting over whether the solo should be performed by a third-year student or a first-year student. Honestly, I kind of miss the atmosphere in the club during that time."

".........."

This time, more people didn’t dare to speak, showing puzzled expressions, and looking at each other blankly, unsure of why Duanmu Huai was bringing up this topic, especially since Nakaseko Kaori had already graduated, right?

"You might think I’m being sarcastic, but I’m serious."

Seeing the expressions of the crowd below, Duanmu Huai’s face also became serious at this moment.

"Back then, although the argument seemed pointless and dull to me, ultimately, your goals were aligned. You all wanted to enter the national competition and were willing to give your all for it. So, even if it’s a tedious argument, the starting point was at least good. But this year?"

With that, Duanmu Huai raised his voice and knocked on the podium.

"Isn’t this too harmonious? How so? Are you feeling confident that this year we’ll easily enter the national competition, and the Kansai gold award is already in our pocket? I see none of you are anxious, everyone leisurely enjoying club life."

"Ah........!"

Upon hearing this, some students suddenly understood what Duanmu Huai meant. Meanwhile, their expressions turned even worse—with the knowledge they had about Duanmu Huai, he was definitely going to stir things up next!

Sure enough, Duanmu Huai’s following words confirmed their assumptions.

"Even though the selection is over, I feel this approach isn’t working. Last year, with fewer people, moving the few who didn’t make it to Group B was okay. But with so many people this year, I think determining the national competition candidates with just one selection isn’t suitable. So, I’ve discussed with Teacher Long, and from now on, before each contest, there will be a selection! Those in poor condition and whose skills have declined will leave Group A for Group B. On the contrary, if someone from Group B is in good condition and improves quickly, they’ll go to Group A!"

"---------------!"

Upon hearing this, a commotion broke out below, causing an uproar. The girls were dumbfounded, wearing different expressions. Duanmu Huai looked at them and revealed a grim smile.

"Understand? Now pull yourselves together, remember, your goal this year isn’t to play some club games like house, but to win the national competition gold award. This goal is one you chose yourselves! Since you chose your goal, push forward with all your might! Alright, that’s it!"

After finishing those words, Duanmu Huai waved his hand, then turned and left.

As the figures of Duanmu Huai and Tasuku disappeared from the music classroom, the other students erupted like boiling water.

"How can this be? So, there’ll be a selection before each contest from now on?"

"Although I kind of get Teacher Duanmu’s point, honestly, sometimes I wonder if we’re too complacent......"

"So, even if it’s Group B, as long as you work hard, you could join the national competition stage later?"

At this moment, the students had mixed expressions. Some were nervous and uneasy, fearing they might fail the next selection. Others agreed with Duanmu Huai’s statement that the Wind Band Club was indeed too complacent and carefree now. Also, some members from Group B were rallying their spirits, as many of them previously failed selections due to lack of experience or poor performance on the spot.

If it’s just once, they can only accept it. But if there’ll be several selections coming up, there’s a chance they might enter Group A and progress to the national competition!

"Eh........"

Watching the bustling classroom before her, Mary silently shook her head.

Sure enough, Mr. Duanmu just couldn’t resist causing trouble again.