MMB Chapter 46 The Triumph of the Heart
Chapter 46 The Triumph of the Heart
In the Linjiangyuan dormitory, a boy questioned, "Class monitor, I'm not going to the Christmas party. I plan to go to Mingde Square to watch the music festival."
The class monitor frowned: "It's not an official event over there, will you get extra points for signing in?"
"I don't know if they'll give extra points, but they did a great job, and Tang Lei will be performing 'Lilac Flower' live tonight."
The squad leader shook his head and knocked on the next door.
A similar scene was playing out in the girls' dormitory next door.
A girl texted her phone: "Hey sis, they're taking attendance in the auditorium tonight, are you going?"
The other person replied instantly: "No. I've already secured a spot at Mingde Square."
"But the counselor said they'll take attendance..."
"Who cares? Tang Lei is performing live, that's a rare treat!"
A clever girl next to me laughed and said, "Are you silly? Go to the auditorium to take attendance, and then go to Mingde Square."
"You're the idiot. Go to the auditorium for roll call and come back. All the good spots in Mingde Square have already been taken."
The forum and the class QQ group are already in an uproar over this matter.
"Using power to oppress people? That's no fun for a student council."
"Don't you have any self-awareness about the quality of your own performance? It's like comparing Tang Lei and the Travelers band to other music festivals—what makes you think you can compete?"
"The student council's actions are really low; they can't get people to come, so they resort to administrative orders."
"Which show we like to watch is none of the student council's business."
At 5 p.m., Gao Yu received calls from student unions of various colleges in the student union office.
"Chairman Gao, the notices have indeed been issued. The counselors have also emphasized it in class meetings. However, the students are very resistant, and many are criticizing our student council behind our backs. You can check it out on the campus BBS."
Gao Yu hung up the phone and opened the campus BBS homepage on his computer. A popular post with over a thousand replies was at the top: "Forced to watch the gala? Does the student union really think it's a government office?"
The post was quite heated: "Why should not going to the Christmas party affect our performance evaluation? Is this how comprehensive evaluations are used? Digital music festivals have Tang Lei, The Travelers, and so many other fun things. We'll vote with our feet!"
The following replies further fueled public outrage:
"I support the original poster! Using administrative means to coerce the audience is incredibly low!"
"Hilarious! Their own show is terrible, yet they can force viewers to watch it?"
"Has the student council been spreading rumors about the Digital Music Club all along? That's such a dirty trick!"
"I have reported this situation to my counselor and am awaiting a response."
"Brothers, see you at Mingde Square tonight! Let's show some people what the will of the people truly is with our passion!"
Gao Yu's expression grew increasingly grim. He saw several more similar trending posts, all mocking the student council's actions and strongly supporting the digital music festival.
Just then, my phone rang. The caller ID showed it was Teacher Zheng from the school's Youth League Committee.
Gao Yu's heart sank.
……
In the office of the school's Youth League Committee.
Teacher Zheng's face turned ashen: "Gao Yu! Explain yourself! What's going on here?!"
Gao Yu lowered his head, it was the first time he had ever seen Teacher Zheng so angry.
"Mandatory attendance? Impact on performance evaluations? Who gave you the right to do this! The student council's purpose is to serve the students, not for you to act arbitrarily!"
Gao Yu tried to explain, "Teacher Zheng, I was just trying to ensure the smooth running of the official gala, not some commercial event like a digital music festival..."
Teacher Zheng interrupted him without any politeness, "They applied for the venue in a reasonable and compliant manner, introduced high-quality social resources, enriched the campus culture, and the students like it! What's wrong with that?"
On the contrary, you guys are the ones who do things in a crude, bureaucratic way! Now look what's happened, there's a lot of resentment, and several vice secretaries from different colleges have called to ask me what the student union is up to!
Gao Yu's face was deathly pale, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead.
Teacher Zheng ordered, "Immediately issue a clarification and apology statement on the forum in the name of the student union, emphasizing the principle of voluntary participation and refuting the previous false rumors! As for the party, you'll have to put on a good show; how many people show up depends on your own abilities!"
"Okay, Teacher Zheng, I'll take care of it right away."
This wasn't over yet. Teacher Zheng stared at Gao Yu: "After the party, you must give me a serious written self-criticism! The student council's conduct must be rectified!"
……
At Mingde Square.
The setting sun bathed everything in the square in a golden glow, and the atmosphere grew even more vibrant. Warm-up music began playing from the stage speakers, and the crowd converged towards the main stage.
Lin Feng stood by the command platform, and Su Wan squeezed in to tell him.
"President, the student council just posted an apology on the forum, canceling the mandatory attendance rule and apologizing for the 'false rumors'!"
Lin Feng smiled faintly, seemingly having expected this. Using administrative orders to counter genuine needs is like a mantis trying to stop a chariot; collapse is inevitable. He was more concerned with his grand event.
"Final checks by all units! Warm-up over. The performance will begin promptly in ten minutes!" Lin Feng said into the walkie-talkie.
At this moment, the interactive experience area was still bustling with people, and the area in front of the main stage was packed with people. The staff of the Walkman and Mobile were all in place, and Shen Jingyi and the Traveler Band were ready backstage...
"Manager Zhang from Xunji Sound has arrived." Xu Qiang pointed towards the entrance of the square.
Manager Zhang and several assistants were seen struggling to squeeze their way through the crowd.
"President Lin! President Lin!" His voice came before he even got close.
"This scene... is truly... I've never seen a campus event organized on such a scale!" Manager Zhang gave a thumbs up.
Looking at the long line of people waiting to try out the ringback tone service, he said excitedly, "Today's event was as effective as a month's worth of promotions at other universities! The popularity..."
Lin Feng smiled and shook hands with him: "Manager Zhang, you flatter me. The event hasn't officially started yet."
Manager Zhang shook his head in resignation, his gaze already eagerly fixed on the main stage where the performance was about to begin.
Just then, the warm-up music stopped.
The host's passionate voice resounded throughout the venue: "Dear teachers, students, and friends! Welcome to the first Xichuan University of Technology Digital Music Carnival! Let's put aside all our worries and prepare our enthusiasm and screams!"
"First of all, please welcome our own rock force from Xichuan University of Technology, the Metal Strawberry Band, to bring us tonight's opening song, 'Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies'!"
"Beyond!" The college student fans in the audience excitedly shouted the name of the original band.
The lights suddenly focused, and the figures of several members of the Metal Strawberry Band appeared on the stage.
Lead singer and guitarist Ah-Zhe stood at the front, took a deep breath, and roared into the microphone the lyrics etched in the memories of countless people's youth:
"Today I... watched the snow fall in the cold night!"
The classic melody and highly resonant lyrics instantly ignited the emotions of the entire audience.
Below the stage, countless Beyond fans couldn't help but sing along.
"Forgive me for my untamed and free-spirited nature throughout my life! But I also fear that one day I will fall!"
The collective resonance is the common cry of all young minds for "love of freedom".
Meanwhile, the direction of the auditorium was completely silent.