EFB Chapter 285 My sister participated with me
Chapter 285 My sister participated with me
[Ding! This is a school-wide fundraising event!]
[If you're going to be a goddess, you naturally need to reap the biggest financial rewards on the most dazzling stage.]
[We suggest the host target the 'Donation Stage' directly; that's where the gold mine is!]
Jiang Bai roared madly deep within his consciousness:
"Holy crap, why didn't you say so sooner!"
"The school invited alumni back to help out; they're all celebrities!"
"They can sell a simple autograph for thousands of dollars, and fans can throw their checkbooks on stage for a casual song!"
"I'm a freshman, and you want me to compete with these cheating 'pay-to-win' players for a top-three finish? Are you sure this isn't just sending me to be their cannon fodder?"
[Ding! Host, don't forget, you are now not only Jiang Bai, you are also 'Jiang Baizhi'.]
Jiang Baizhi's current online popularity is no less than that of second- or third-tier celebrities. In fact, thanks to the miraculous score of 1995 and the patriotic sentiment of "I Love You, China," her appeal among elders and straight men is dominant.
[As long as you're willing to put in the effort, getting into the top three is a piece of cake, isn't it?]
Jiang Bai paused for a moment, then touched his chin, feeling slightly better.
"That's true... I'm now the 'Nation's Daughter,' and when it comes to making money off people, I'm not afraid of anyone."
However, the thought of competing on stage with celebrities who are going back to school to reminisce and raise funds is quite daunting.
Jiang Bai still felt a heavy pressure.
This is not only a contest of popularity, but also a test of physical strength and acting skills to the limit.
Just as Jiang Bai was talking, Minister Hu He on the stage finally finished explaining the four parts that the Literature and Art Department was responsible for.
"Okay, that's roughly the situation."
Hu He scanned the entire room with a sharp gaze.
"For this school sports meet, almost the entire school mobilized."
"Of course, the task isn't mandatory. Those of you who have other things to do can go ahead, but those who want to contribute to the group can stay!"
"Registration is now open for all sections of the program!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of chairs being moved echoed in the classroom.
Many of the seasoned veterans in the arts department, upon hearing how demanding the task was, quickly slipped out of the classroom, making excuses such as being "busy with rehearsals" and "having too much homework."
Jiang Bai remained calm and composed, not only not leaving, but also staring intently at the podium with a deep gaze.
He quickly calculated in his mind:
"The first broadcasting team is too conspicuous, and having to be with the ladies from the etiquette club is too risky, as those girls have sharper eyes than X-rays."
"The second part, with its broadcasting room isolated from the outside world, is simply the perfect choice to escape public view!"
"The broadcasting room is usually in that enclosed little room on the top floor of the stands."
"As long as I lock the door there, it's my private territory."
"I can secretly change into women's clothing while reciting congratulatory words, and then, during the athletes' breaks in the competition, I can 'just happen' to have my younger sister, Jiang Baizhi, appear on the playground."
and.
Sitting in the broadcasting room, enjoying the air conditioning, holding a microphone in my hand.
Just thinking about those guys running laps under the sun, looking like salted fish, is exhilarating!
"As for the third part, the donation stage, I have to participate."
"Otherwise, relying solely on the class charity sale, it would be difficult to raise first place!"
"I'm taking this million!"
In a short while.
Inside the large lecture hall, the once noisy crowd had mostly dispersed.
The midday sun slanted in through the tall French windows, and tiny dust particles danced merrily in the beams of light.
Jiang Bai stood up and slowly walked up to Hu He.
"Minister Hu."
Jiang Bai's voice was unhurried, exuding a calm and collected demeanor.
Hu He looked up and saw that Jiang Bai had already walked to the side of the podium.
He was wearing a simple black hoodie with the hood pulled down low, but the "quiet and handsome man" aura that emanated from his very being still made Hu He pause for half a second.
"It's Jiang Bai." Hu He put down his bag and gave a friendly smile.
He was deeply impressed by this member who was so sought after that even the Organization Department was vying for him.
"So, have you decided? Which section are you planning to apply for?"
Jiang Bai smiled and pointed to two areas on the table:
"Part Two: Song Requests and Congratulatory Phrases"
"Also... I'll be submitting a bid for the stage performance charity sale in the third part."
"Huh?"
The pen tip in Hu He's hand drew a long, harsh line on the white paper. He froze, his eyes wide like two glowing light bulbs, staring intently at Jiang Bai.
"What...what did you say? You want to sign up for a stage performance?"
Hu He had never seen anyone so irrational in his life.
It's important to know that although the Arts and Literature Department is called "Arts and Literature Department," most of the people in it are there to gain extra credits and enhance their resumes.
When it comes to events like the school sports meet, where thousands of people watch and you have to compete on the same stage as the star seniors who have returned to school.
Everyone was trying to avoid it, afraid of being looked like a country bumpkin in comparison.
"Jiang Bai, how about we just forget about it?"
Hu He earnestly advised, "That stage performance is no joke; it's the main battleground for 'charity sales and fundraising'."
"Not only will the entire faculty and students be watching, but many social media outlets and alumni will also be returning."
"I'm planning to hand it over to Lin Feng, a senior in his third year."
"He has hundreds of thousands of followers. Compared to those big stars, he may not be as popular, but he's not far behind either."
"If you go up there... the pressure will be immense."
Jiang Bai thought to himself:
pressure?
Since he has decided to dress up as Jiang Baizhi and participate in the school sports meet as a family member, he has to win all the awards!
If you only participate in the class charity sale and don't get first place in raising funds, thus missing out on the million-dollar prize, that's when the pressure is really immense!
But on the surface, he revealed an extremely melancholy, yet also mission-driven look in his eyes:
"Minister Hu, I understand."
"But as a member of the Shanghai Theatre Academy in Shanghai, seeing children in those mountainous areas still suffering, my heart... feels heavy."
Jiang Bai clutched his chest, his voice low and somber:
"I feel obligated to contribute my share."
Hu He was stunned by these words, and his gaze toward Jiang Bai changed to "This child has a really high level of ideological awareness".
"Good! That's ambitious! Our department needs fresh blood like you who don't care about fame or fortune!"
Hu He slapped his thigh and excitedly grabbed the pen.
"So, what kind of performance do you want to participate in? Singing or reciting poetry?"
"How many people do you need from the ministry?"
"Lighting, stage design, backup dancers—just ask, and we'll arrange everything perfectly!"
Jiang Bai slowly shook his head, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.
"No need. The department is short-staffed, so I don't want to cause them any trouble."
Jiang Bai paused, his tone calm and utterly devoid of any warmth:
"My sister and I will come together then."
"younger sister?"
Hu He was stunned for a moment, his mind racing as he tried to search for a talented woman surnamed Jiang in the list of new students at the Shanghai Theatre Academy.
"Your sister is also from our school? That's not right, we haven't heard of any famous girls with the surname Jiang in our year..."
Jiang Bai nodded slightly and uttered the pseudonym's name, word by word:
"Angelica dahurica".