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Chapter 19: Debate Competition
Chapter 19: Debate Competition
Chapter 19
"Chu Yang, there's a debate competition in the auditorium, and the debaters are all handsome guys. Let's go grab some seats!" Jin Yang rushed back from outside and grabbed Chu Yang's hand while beckoning Zhou Caicai and Qian Xin to follow along.
"Hurry hurry hurry, super handsome guys!"
Chu Yang was confused as she was dragged along, while Zhou Caicai and Qian Xin excitedly followed them over.
Jin Yang chattered along the way: "As it turns out, today is a debate competition between B University and our school, with top experts battling it out. Most importantly, I've heard that B University's campus heartthrob is participating as the fourth debater. And besides the school belle, the others are all handsome guys too! As for our side, apart from Gu Xiao, the other three are not bad either."
Zhou Caicai: "Who is this Gu Xiao?"
Jin Yang glanced at Chu Yang before saying: "Ah, it's that person. The one our school publicly claims as our school belle. "
Zhou Caicai suddenly realized: "Oh! Senior Brother Gu Xiao... Bleh! I mean, Student Gu Xiao."
Chu Yang waved her hand: "Don't mind me, I don't know them well."
Jin Yang burst out laughing: "That's right, not familiar at all. We're mainly here to see B University's handsome guys. Even though we're from A University, wildflowers can still smell sweet, don't you think?"
The group finally arrived at the auditorium, which was already filled with many people, mostly female students who were very excited.
Chu Yang overheard whispers: "Is it really Chi Yan?"
"Yes, I've heard he's the fourth debater."
"Ahhhhh I've finally gotten to see him!"
"I regret going to A University now. I should've gone to B University."
"Don't say that, our school belle Gu Xiao isn't bad-looking either."
"But still... I still think Chi Yan is more handsome. And Gu Xiao already has a girlfriend."
"True. And it's not just Chi Yan! Yuan Zhi, Chen Xihua and Zhao Qingyun are here too!"
"What! The four big beauties of B University?"
"Ahhhh so thrilling!" Jin Yang excitedly joined in the discussion with the girls beside them. Chu Yang beside them didn't really understand... and isn't that Chi Yan the one she knows?
Soon, the host walked up on stage and everyone quieted down.
When the two sides started going up on stage, the audience clapped loudly with some even screaming "Woohoo!!!"
The four beauties of B University in black suits were on the left, each over 1.8 meters tall. On the right were two male and two female students from A University, one of them being Gu Xiao. The other three were also some student council members of the school. Gu Xiao was the fourth debater.
Chu Yang had just started clapping when a person suddenly burst in through the back door, rushed over to her out of breath and asked softly: "Excuse me, is this seat taken?"
Chu Yang shook her head. The person then waved to another male student: "Come on!"
The two sat down beside Chu Yang. "Phew, just made it! Today our Chi Yan will definitely steal the spotlight. As his roommate, we'll be capturing his heroic debating moments on camera!"
"Yeah yeah!"
"Quick, get the video camera ready. It's starting soon."
"Got it."
Chu Yang glanced over - so they were Chi Yan's roommates!
Today's debate topic was: Are the pros or cons more significant when university students date
Pro position: More pros
Con position: More cons
B University took the pro position while A University took the con position.
The audience also had differing views on whether there were more pros or cons. Chu Yang took a neutral stance - there would be no right answer for such debates, it depends on the individual.
The first debater from B University went first: "I think there are more pros for university students dating, for three reasons: First..."
A University First Debater: "I disagree with the opponent's view. We believe there are more cons for university students dating..."
Both sides went back and forth, with each side's views resonating with the audience below. Their emotions were stirred up as they kept turning their heads left and right as the debate became more intense.
Suddenly Jin Yang asked Chu Yang: "Chu Yang, which side do you think will win?"
Chu Yang didn't even need to "see"; her immediate response was "The left side."
No matter in terms of their aura, temperament, arguments, etc., Chu Yang felt the left side had greater odds of winning, though it wasn't absolute since this was A University's home turf. Sometimes the scoring would give consideration to that "home advantage".
When Chu Yang spoke, the two male students beside her suddenly glanced at her- wow, a pretty girl! Wei Feng raised a thumbs up towards Chu Yang. "Beauty, you have good eyes!"
He then took out a banner from his pocket and unrolled it together with the person next to him. It read in large print: Chi Yan is the most handsome! Chi Yan is the best!
As the debate grew more intense, Chi Yan sat up straight, recalling how he saw Gu Xiao leading a bunch of people earlier "bullying" Chu Yang, and also...
After the opponent finished speaking and sat down, Chi Yan stood up, looked at Gu Xiao and said: "Since the opponent claims that there are more cons than pros for university student dating, may I ask the opponent's fourth debater - I've heard you have a girlfriend. If you think the cons outweigh the pros, does that mean you will break up with your girlfriend? She should be watching in the audience right now."
Yuan Zhi, Chen Xihua and Zhao Qingyun beside him instantly glanced his way, secretly giving him the thumbs up. Many in the audience also looked towards Li Qinglu - it was common knowledge she was Student Council President Gu Xiao's girlfriend.
Li Qinglu looked at Gu Xiao. She was well aware this was just a debate, but still couldn't help worrying if she affected Gu Xiao.
Of course, Student Council President Gu Xiao's capabilities were undoubtedly formidable too. He was momentarily stunned but quickly stood up to reply: "It is precisely because I understand the cons outweigh the pros that I avoid inappropriate behavior in the relationship."
Chi Yan raised his brows: "In other words, you won't be breaking up then?" Hmm, clearly knew the cons outweighed the pros yet still wasn't breaking up.
Gu Xiao: ......
As Gu Xiao remained standing, the female second debater from their side stood up and said: "You claim there are more pros than cons for university students dating. Then how come all of you don't have girlfriends? As far as I know, aren't you all single?"
Chen Xihua chuckled roguishly as he stood up. "It's not that we don't have girlfriends, just that we can't get them. If this student would like to be my girlfriend, I feel that I can accept."
The female second debater from A University stammered instantly turning red, not daring to say anything more as she sat down.
"Oooh~" Wolf whistles and cheers of "Get together get together!" erupted from the audience.
"Everyone please quiet down!" The host came out to maintain order before the noise died down.
...... The outcome was obvious. In the end, B University's side did obtain the victory. Yet all the university students had good conduct- even A University's side did not feel dissatisfied. After all, everyone found this debate quite satisfying - aside from the handsome guys, people's remarks, temperament, language and thought process were all very enlightening.
After it ended, the two male students next to Chu Yang rushed up immediately to take pictures with B University's team. Jin Yang pulled Chu Yang along to walk out following the crowd. When they were about to exit, Wei Feng suddenly caught sight of her. He instantly pointed at her and called out: "Beauty, you were the one who said we would definitely win. Beauty, do you want to come take a picture together? Squad leader Chi Yan, come take a photo with the beauty who supported you!"
Chu Yang turned around and Chi Yan happened to see her calling out: "Chu Yang?"