Chapter 117 Competition
Thanks to Su Qing's efforts, the atmosphere in dormitory 302 gradually became harmonious.
Qu Meijun, Xiang Hui and Xu Tianying have all established deep friendships with Su Qing. They study and play together, share each other's joys and sorrows, and the dormitory is full of laughter. Every night after the lights are turned off, the four of them will curl up together and talk about life, dreams and the future. Su Qing always listens to their voices, gives support and encouragement, and becomes a "peacemaker" in everyone's hearts.
However, a discussion about future plans caused cracks in this harmonious and beautiful environment to begin to appear.
It was a sunny afternoon, and four girls were sitting around the table in the dormitory, discussing their plans after graduation.
Both Qu Meijun and Xiang Hui hope to stay in the city to work and enjoy the prosperity and opportunities of the city; while Xu Tianying longs to return to his hometown, devote himself to the land he is familiar with, and do something meaningful.
"I think there are more opportunities and faster development if I stay in the city." Qu Meijun said as she sorted out her resume, her face full of anticipation.
"But we can't ignore the development of our hometown either." Xu Tianying retorted, with a firm look in her eyes. "I hope to contribute to the construction of my hometown, where I grew up."
"But if everyone goes back, who will bring new vitality to the city?" Xiang Hui interrupted, with a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone.
"This is not an either-or question. Everyone can make different choices." Su Qing tried to reconcile their opinions and felt that the atmosphere was becoming tense. She tried to give everyone a chance to speak, hoping to find a balance.
"What you said makes sense, but we also need to consider our future career development." Su Qing analyzed seriously, "No matter where we are, the most important thing is whether we can find a direction that suits us."
Although this discussion did not have a clear conclusion, it subtly changed the atmosphere in the dormitory.
Qu Meijun and Xiang Hui expressed dissatisfaction with Xu Tianying's idea, and Xu Tianying felt that they did not understand his choice.
Su Qing felt a little uneasy and tried to find an opportunity to relieve the tension.
One night, the lights were off in the dormitory, and the four of them gathered together, chatting about study and life. Just as the atmosphere was gradually relaxing, Qu Meijun suddenly said, "Su Qing, I have something to tell you."
Su Qing was slightly stunned, feeling vaguely uneasy. "What's the matter?"
"I think sometimes you steal too much limelight." Qu Meijun's voice was low and firm. "I'm not targeting you, but I think each of us should have the opportunity to express ourselves instead of being led by you."
"I... didn't mean that." Su Qing's heart tightened, and she tried to explain, "I just want everyone to be able to express their own ideas and maintain our harmony."
"But I feel like you always lead the conversation in the direction you want to talk about." Qu Meijun's eyes flickered with dissatisfaction, "I hope to have my own space instead of always being behind you."
Su Qing felt aggrieved and wanted to explain but she didn't know where to start. She tried to stay calm and responded rationally: "I really just wanted to help everyone. Maybe I didn't express myself well enough."
Qu Meijun did not accept this explanation. She became more and more emotional: "You are always so proactive. Everyone thinks you are excellent, but I always seem so mediocre in front of you."
These words were like a sharp knife, piercing Su Qing's heart. She didn't expect that her good intentions would be misunderstood as stealing the limelight. The atmosphere in the dormitory suddenly became tense. Xiang Hui and Xu Tianying were silent, and they didn't seem to know how to interrupt.
"I'll be careful." Su Qing lowered her voice, feeling disappointed. She didn't want to hurt a friend's feelings unknowingly.
In the next few days, the atmosphere in the dormitory remained tense.
Although the four people maintained normal communication on the surface, they all hid their dissatisfaction and grievances in their hearts. Su Qing tried her best to relax herself and work hard to make further progress in her studies, but the pressure in her heart became heavier.
At the same time, the competition between Jiang Ming and Lu Xingchen became increasingly fierce.
As the competition between Jiang Ming and Lu Xingchen intensified, Su Qing was busy reconciling the relationships in the dormitory, always worrying about the rift between her teammates.
Jiang Ming and Lu Xingchen's open and secret competition for Su Qing became a hot topic of conversation after dinner.
Jiang Ming is good at logical thinking and has first-class analytical ability, while Lu Xingchen is known for his outstanding creativity and rich imagination. Each of them has his own strengths. In order to win Su Qing's heart, they each use their own ideas and show their bravery. The atmosphere is tense, and almost everyone holds their breath, looking forward to their showdown.
The students in the textile class began to discuss who was more likely to win the competition and who would be the winner. They waited and saw what would happen.
Su Qing watched silently from the side, but she couldn't help but worry about the relationship between the two friends. Every time they competed for the village, it seemed to deepen the gap between them. If the pressure brought by this competition was not relieved in time, it might eventually affect the friendship between classmates.
"I must do something." Su Qing decided secretly in her heart.
So, she began to try to organize some small activities and invited Jiang Ming and Lu Xingchen to participate. She hoped to take this opportunity to let the two put aside their competition and rebuild their friendship in a relaxed way. She proposed a small dormitory party, prepared snacks and drinks, and encouraged everyone to share each other's interests and hobbies.
On the day of the party, Qu Meijun, Xiang Hui, Xu Tianying, Jiang Ming and Lu Xingchen all arrived as scheduled.
At first, the atmosphere was a little awkward, especially between Jiang Ming and Lu Xingchen, who seemed to be wary of each other. Su Qing decided to take the initiative to break the deadlock and began to share her own interesting stories.
"You know, last time I encountered a super funny thing in the library..." Su Qing began to talk about some funny episodes she encountered in the library, and gradually everyone was amused. She used humor to relax everyone, and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious.
As the dinner and activities went on harmoniously, everyone's communication became smoother, and they even began to discuss their respective majors and future plans. Su Qing looked at all this and felt relieved, feeling that her efforts were not in vain.
Soon after, Qu Meijun and Xu Tianying also joined the topic and shared their views on the future. Xu Tianying once again mentioned her desire to return to her hometown, while Qu Meijun firmly stated that she wanted to stay in the city to develop.
"In fact, no matter where we are, the most important thing is to find our own place." Su Qing concluded, with understanding and tolerance in her eyes. "I hope we can all bravely pursue our dreams."
After this gathering, the atmosphere in the dormitory improved significantly, and the communication between Qu Meijun, Xiang Hui and Xu Tianying became smoother. Su Qing's efforts were not in vain, and everyone began to re-examine each other's ideas and choices, and understand and support each other.
However, despite the improvement in dormitory relations, the competition between Jiang Ming and Lu Xingchen has not yet come to an end.
As graduation is approaching, Jiang Ming's pursuit of Su Qing becomes more and more intense, and they even begin to compete with each other, showing off his kindness to Su Qing in front of Lu Xingchen.
Su Qing was anxious watching from the side. Although she tried to mediate, the competition between the two seemed to have gone beyond a personal contest and turned into an inevitable confrontation. She began to think that perhaps she needed to intervene in this competition more actively and help the two find a suitable balance.