For over thirty years as City Lord, Liang Shuguang had worked tirelessly day and night. Although he did not have a massive family power behind him, his prestige had long since been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Although his legs were paralyzed, the citizens of Dawn City had long since grown accustomed to it. Liang Shuguang was the one and only City Lord, and every decision he made naturally had its reasons.
He always handled things perfectly and flawlessly, balancing all the forces within Dawn City.
This was the first time he had caused such confusion among the public.
It wasn't that everyone hated “Bai Feifei” that much; they just didn't understand the reason behind his current decision.
Inside the voting room, the atmosphere was exceptionally oppressive.
After Liang Shuguang finished speaking, the entire room fell into a brief, dead silence.
Sitting in his wheelchair, he waited quietly.
In the end, someone couldn't help but speak up. It was the Vice Principal of Lieyang Academy, Niu Yilin.
He was also the representative for all the academies this time. Since Qingping's principal wasn't present and Yaoguang's Zheng Ziyun had his mental state completely shattered by Xu Mo, he had come in their stead.
He cleared his throat and spoke, choosing his words carefully:
“Lord City Lord, isn't this decision... a bit inappropriate?”
Liang Shuguang turned his head to look at him.
“Inappropriate?” He smiled. “In what way is it inappropriate?”
The Vice Principal's mouth twitched.
In what way was it inappropriate?
It was inappropriate in every single way!
He pushed up his glasses, trying to make his tone sound as objective as possible:
“Regardless of whether Bai Feifei finding the flaws in the potion counts as a service, her bloodthirsty and violent tendencies are undeniable facts.”
“Moreover, many of the homicides she is linked to still haven't been clearly explained, including today's!...”
“So, putting her in charge of safety issues is, to some extent, quite absurd.”
After listening, Liang Shuguang did not express any opinion, only looking up at his surroundings.
“Does anyone else have an objection?”
Huang Xin, Li Tai, Liu Qing, and the others naturally had plenty of objections right now!
They wished they could kill Bai Feifei right this instant.
But they were currently in a very passive position and couldn't easily say anything, so they could only remain silent.
A bizarre silence lingered in the meeting room.
“Let's do this then.” Liang Shuguang tapped the armrest of his wheelchair. “This was originally a proposal that required a vote anyway.”
“This year's class of students has reportedly produced quite a few geniuses—though most of them are due to juicing.”
“Therefore, this Graduation Show is naturally of paramount importance. Let us put it to a vote.”
As he spoke, he picked up the card in front of him that read “Approve” and raised it.
“I think it works,” Liang Shuguang said with a smile.
Liu Yun regained her expressionless face and immediately followed suit, raising her own “Approve” card.
No one knew what she was thinking, but at a time like this, she had once again begun to support Bai Feifei.
“I also approve,” Ye Hanshan's voice came from the side.
The Ye Family Head picked up his card, a trace of composure on his face.
He couldn't quite wrap his head around the situation either, but it didn't matter.
Since he had already promised his daughter, and the City Lord was currently showing such favoritism toward Bai Feifei, he didn't feel like racking his brain over it anymore.
In any case, their Ye family had no real conflict with this Teacher Bai.
One after another, cards were raised.
Huang Xin and Li Tai's expressions grew increasingly grim.
They looked at the hands raising those cards, an indescribable wave of anger and humiliation churning in their hearts.
These bastards had clearly acquiesced to or even supported the assassination of Bai Feifei before.
Now, look at them, each one showing their loyalty in front of the City Lord.
But things had already come to this... opposing it seemed pointless now. They could only wait and see if an opportunity arose in the future.
Cursing in their minds, they put on sour faces but still raised their “Approve” cards.
In the end, the results were quickly tallied.
Out of twelve representatives, there were ten votes in favor and two votes against.
Even though very few people present actually agreed, when it came down to it, the only ones who raised their cards in opposition were Xu Linyuan and Niu Yilin!
The City Lord and the Prophet had approved first, and their prestige was simply too immense.
Looking at the voting results, Liang Shuguang showed a satisfied smile.
“Since the majority agrees, then it is decided.”
He turned his head to look at Bai Feifei.
“Teacher Bai, I leave the safety work of the Graduation Show in your hands.”
“...” Xu Mo narrowed his eyes, his expression somewhat indifferent.
As the saying goes, one does not hit a smiling face. Liang Shuguang's behavior left him in deep thought.
Liang Shuguang waved his hand as if he didn't see any issue. He looked up at everyone present.
“Alright, everyone, let us continue the meeting.”
Over the next period of time, the atmosphere in the voting room became dull and tedious.
Various proposals were brought out one by one. The representatives voted by raising their cards, and the secretary recorded the results on the side. Everything proceeded in an orderly fashion.
The Voting Assembly was already dry under normal circumstances, but now, with the uninvited guest “Bai Feifei” present, the atmosphere felt even more bizarre.
Bai Feifei didn't understand any of this at all. She could only ask Xu Mo in her mind:
“The City Lord seems to have a very good attitude toward me... toward us. He keeps speaking up on our behalf?”
“Is there some deeper meaning to this?”
Xu Mo did not answer.
He only quietly watched the man in the wheelchair, observing the gentle smile that never left his face.
He felt that when he played the game before, he had paid far too little attention to Liang Shuguang.
To think there was such an interesting character in the early stages of this game.
Then, he suddenly smiled.
“Interesting.”
“The matter with the potion is not over yet; it is definitely not that simple. And this Graduation Show... I feel like there's something off about it too.”
“This City Lord cannot be underestimated. I might need to pay closer attention to him.”
Bai Feifei: ...
Who would underestimate the City Lord? I'm not some Old-Timer.
Still, it's truly rare for an Evil God to give such an evaluation...
The meeting continued.
One proposal after another was voted on and passed. Without “Bai Feifei” interfering, everything proceeded very smoothly and seamlessly.
“The final item,”
Liang Shuguang said, putting down his documents and looking up as the meeting neared its end.
“As is custom, before the end of every Voting Assembly, there is one last vote.”
“Is there anyone who wishes to replace me and become the new City Lord of Dawn City?”
This was a tradition of the Voting Assembly.
At the end of every meeting, the City Lord would ask this question.
According to the rules, the representatives present could raise their hands to present their campaign platforms and explain why they were more suitable than Liang Shuguang. Then, they would enter the voting phase.
As long as the vote passed and the subsequent city-wide public vote succeeded, Liang Shuguang would directly step down.
But no one had ever raised their hand.
Because everyone knew that Liang Shuguang was the best City Lord in the history of Dawn City.
Even if he sat in a wheelchair, and even if he seemed gentle and harmless, no one dared to underestimate him, let alone covet his position.
Today was no exception...
“Me!”
No, today was clearly different!
A voice suddenly rang out at this final moment, and a hand was raised.
Everyone turned their heads in unison. Sure enough, the person raising her hand was none other than “Bai Feifei.”
“I want to run for City Lord.”
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