The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 69: A Thin Soup, a Bitter Life

Wang Miaomiao’s eyes twinkled. Was someone interested in her silly brother? Hmm... come to think of it, her brother did have a good-looking face, quite charming indeed.

Well, there was nothing she could do about it. After all, he was her twin brother. With such a beautiful sister, the brother couldn’t look too bad either.

"Oh, really... as long as he’s not causing trouble." While the little girl might have a crush on her silly brother, she had no intention of playing matchmaker.

"Alright, quiet down." The teacher at the podium, who had been smiling kindly, suddenly put on a stern face, tapping the podium with a long ruler.

The classroom quickly quieted down...

"Hello, students. I am the Chinese teacher and class advisor for Class One. My last name is Xu." After turning to write the character Xu on the blackboard, Xu Zhendong continued, "For the next two years, I will be leading Class One..."

Wang Miaomiao listened attentively to the lengthy speech from the class advisor, learning that Provincial High School has been established for a hundred years, and the school implements a ranking and class division system. This time, the top forty students who passed the exam are all seated here in Class One.

In the future, there will be a monthly test. If your ranking drops, well, I’m sorry, but you’ll need to leave and make room for other students who test in.

Ouch, that’s quite harsh. No wonder Mr. Xu kept emphasizing he was the class advisor of Class One. Following this logic, it’s not certain if all forty students can stay with him for two years...

Wang Miaomiao immediately felt that the students around her were filled with fighting spirit.

After the class advisor finished speaking, it was time to elect class officers.

"Anyone with ideas, feel free to speak up." Xu Zhendong returned to his initial amiable expression, ready to discuss everything.

In this class, most students were top students from various schools, and most had served as class officers. However, when Mr. Xu asked, no one spoke for a moment, and the scene became a bit quiet.

Wang Miaomiao looked around and raised her hand with a smile, "Since everyone’s still getting their bearings, I’ll go first."

"Alright, please come up and speak," Xu Zhendong gestured invitingly.

Wang Miaomiao smiled and stood up to walk to the podium, "Hello everyone, I am Wang Miaomiao from Red Star Middle School. I haven’t been a class officer before, but I want to compete for the position of study committee member. If anyone has academic questions in the future, you can come to me. We can discuss, learn from each other, and progress together."

Actually, Wang Miaomiao didn’t want to be a class officer. It’s a thankless job. However, she came in first in the entrance exam. If she didn’t compete for a class officer position, the teacher might think she lacks the spirit of unity and mutual help with her classmates. A good student isn’t just about good grades...

Sure enough, Xu Zhendong was delighted with Wang Miaomiao’s statement, "A great start from our top student, leading by example. Does anyone have objections to Wang Miaomiao becoming the study committee member?"

"No..." Ren Caihong said loudly, relieved that Wang Miaomiao only wanted to be the study committee member and not compete with her for class president. After all, with Wang Miaomiao being first, her chances wouldn’t be great if they competed.

As expected, Wang Miaomiao took the position of study committee member with her top in grade results, without competition.

With Wang Miaomiao setting a good example, other students eagerly raised their hands. Ren Caihong seized the opportunity to declare her candidacy for class president, followed by three others, each eloquent. Wang Miaomiao watched with interest and ultimately voted for Ren Caihong. After all, they’re roommates, and they need to get along...

The class officer elections wrapped up quickly, with Ren Caihong becoming class president as expected. Wang Miaomiao didn’t expect Zhou Hu to compete for vice president and win.

And surprisingly, the seemingly clueless Li Jiajia became the publicity committee member. Well, with her dad’s name, people were willing to give her face. Deputy director of the Youth Office, tsk tsk...

Zhou Hu watched the back of the girl in the front row in silence, lightly clenching his fist. He thought, since she’s become a class officer, he couldn’t lag behind. Besides, being a class officer might give him more chances to interact with her...

Preparations for the school opening proceeded in an orderly fashion, from electing class officers, distributing new books, to cleaning the classroom...

By the time Wang Miaomiao listlessly listened to the class officers finish their meeting, it was already dinner time.

The cafeteria food still held little expectation. Looking at the plain and watery soup in front of her, Wang Miaomiao felt immense sorrow for the next two years. Without satisfying her craving for taste, she had no motivation for anything...

"Miao Miao, eat up, aren’t you hungry?" Lu Xuemei asked worriedly, seeing Wang Miaomiao’s distracted expression, "Is it not to your taste?"

Wang Miaomiao snapped back, eating and smiling, "No, I’m just thinking about the content of the speech Mr. Xu mentioned. I’ve never written one before and don’t know where to start."

She couldn’t let anyone know she’s picky and disliked the watery soup. Otherwise, it might be used against her, spreading rumors about her disdaining cafeteria food, disrespecting farmers’ labor, being pampered, acting bourgeois... she’d be unjustly accused.

Don’t think she’s being petty; in these times, it’s better to be cautious everywhere.

"Shall I help you write it?" Zhou Hu quickly gathered his courage to volunteer upon hearing her concerns.

Wang Miaomiao was taken aback, glanced at him, then shook her head with a smile, "No need, Mr. Xu trusts me. I have to do this task well. Don’t worry, I’ve already got some ideas."

Damn, pitfalls everywhere. She resolved never to eat with them again, preferring solitude.

Lu Xuemei liked her brother, mostly flattering her, while Zhou Hu, well, she just felt trapped in endless trouble and only wanted to escape.

Wang Miaomiao quickly finished her meal, "I’m done, you guys eat slowly. I’m going back to prepare my speech." Without waiting for a response, she stood, nodded to them with a smile, and turned, cradling her lunch box, and left.

The speech was for tomorrow’s opening ceremony, where she, as the top scorer, would speak on behalf of the new students. It was simple—praise the leaders, the school, the teachers, the students, and express some determination on behalf of everyone.

She still needed to resolve her food issue. She couldn’t bear eating this every day. Maybe buy some snacks outside?

That would require extra expenses, and she couldn’t always ask her mom for money. Looks like she needs to study hard, as the school rewards the top three in each monthly exam besides ranking.

The first prize was five yuan, which she had to get.

With these thoughts, Wang Miaomiao headed to the water room to wash her lunch box and freshen up. She filled a jug with hot water and returned to her dormitory.