Chapter 47

Editor: ghost

In front of everyone’s incredulous eyes, Zhou Xu leisurely walked down the podium. Pride, self-confidence and self-respect. There was no trace of the previous Zhou Xu whom had only ever shown half of his face.

Of course You Luoqi was amongst the people in disbelief.

After Zhou Xu’s explanation, the teacher picked up his design again–liking it the more he looked at it. He gave a more in-depth explanation of Zhou Xu’s design. Of course, the analysis was from an observer’s perspective and not the original creator’s perspective.

After this class, the teacher asked Zhou Xu to stay behind.

“I have a competition. Here are the requirements and the promotional leaflet. See if you are interested.”

Zhou Xu looked at the leaflet and asked, “The closing date is three days from now. Moreover, we have to begin preparing for the end-of-term exam next week. Teacher, do you think that I have the time?”

The middle-aged teacher patted Zhou Xu’s shoulder, “I believe in you. Right, go back and cut your hair. A crew cut would make you look more spirited.”

Zhou Xu shook his head and said, “Sorry, I decline.”

“Which are you declining? Cutting your hair or entering the competition?”

“Cutting my hair.”

“Why?”

“Because I find long hair prettier.”

The teacher paused for a moment, then laughed, “Ha ha ha, I never thought that you had this kind of interest?”

“En, I like anything beautiful. Right, I like women’s clothing as well. Teacher, I know you manage the university associations. I want to form a women’s clothing society, can I?”

The teacher was truly stunned this time. He looked at Zhou Xu and only replied after a long time, “Cough cough, you like women’s clothing? Or you like wearing them, or….”

“Everything. In any case, it doesn’t break the law.”

“No.”

“Then how about this: if I obtain the special prize for this competition, approve my application after the winter holidays. What do you think?”

“So confident? You know that there are many professionals with years of experience entering this competition.”

“We are talking about conditions. So what do you think?”

The teacher thought for a bit, then nodded. He was currently an assistant professor applying for a professor position. If his student could win such a big prize, then as the student’s direct teacher, the school would give him a fitting reward. When he again applied to be a professor, his application would be prioritised for consideration.

This was a matter that benefitted both sides; why would the teacher not be glad to do it? It was simply a club and at most there would be no teachers willing to be the club advisor. If this was the case, he just needed to do it himself.

“Okay,” the teacher again laughed, “this is the first time a student had the guts to discuss conditions with me. Kid, you are really capable ah.”

Zhou Xu smiled, “Teacher, you should treat me to a meal. I’ll tell you the details of the women’s clothing club.”

“I can treat you to a meal, but shouldn’t we first discuss your participation in the competition?”

“I can settle that myself. Believe in me Teacher.” Zhou Xu raised his chin. His youthful face was filled with confidence.

The teacher’s name was Lu Zhongban, whom was about forty years old. He treated students very well and appreciated talent very much.

He managed the university’s clubs and societies. Of course, he would not actually participate in the activities, but rather surveyed the number of members in clubs and ensured no clashes in schedule between club activities and classes .

This position was not worth much in the university. Other people were unwilling to do it because the work was tedious and was not looked upon favourably by many.

However, Lu Zhongban rather liked the work; those in the design industry were the most afraid of being out of touch with the times. Being with the students could give him inspiration. Just like Zhou Xu’s self-confidence, it let him think of a new creative concept.

You Luoqi was also participating in the design competition. He registered of his own accord because he had liked graphic design since high school and even won an award in a small competition before–hence he wanted to challenge himself.

Most of the third years and fourth years were participating in this competition. If they won an award, even if it was a third tier award, there would be many big design companies vying for them when they job hunted.

This competition had one special design award, three first tier awards, ten second tier awards and fifty third tier awards

At first glance, it may seem that the number of awardees were rather large, but the number of participants were a staggering hundred thousand. One would be able to tell how precious an award was if they compared these numbers.

Looking at the informational leaflet, this year’s theme was the environment. Zhou Xu turned his head to look at a large, bare tree through the window. The corner of his mouth lifted. If he could achieve an even more accurate promotional effect by doing the exact opposite, this kind of design would easily draw more attention. It would be the easiest way to win an award.

Switching on his computer, Zhou Xu began to design.

Two days later, Zhou Xu handed the design to Lu Zhongban for him to take a look. Lu Zhongban was shocked and mesmerised by the design. He had never really seen a design of such calibre. No matter whether it was the colours, writing or background, everything was perfect. The key point was that his creative idea was good, using roots as a contrast to trees and the soil as contrast to a forest. After various contrasts, it was no longer abrupt, but rather caused people to think deeply.

The teacher originally wanted to let Zhou Xu do some minor corrections, but in the end decided not to; no matter which part he changed, the teacher felt that Zhou Xu’s design would only lose colour. Zhou Xu’s original intention was precisely to use comparison to let the audience understand the value of the environment.

Watching the teacher’s reaction, Zhou Xu said, “Hand me the application form for my club. I’ll fill it in first then establish it after the winter holidays, okay?”

Lu Zhongban laughed heartily and patted Zhou Xu’s shoulder, “Kid, you haven’t even won the award yet. Moreover, you can establish the club, but you must recruit more than ten people to be members within a month before you can officially form the club. Otherwise, you can’t.”

“Don’t worry about this. Since I want to form this club, I naturally would have a way to settle this issue.”

“Ha ha ha, sure. You can go to the school website to print the application form, then hand it to me. Remember, the club must have more than ten people.”

“I understand.”

Zhou Xu returned to the dormitory; his mood was quite good. In this period of time, he had always paid attention to a manga club. There were many cosplayers in the club and among them, there were two or three male students who indeed liked to wear female clothing although they would not do it in a public setting.

In addition, Zhou Xu made posts on the school’s intranet. These posts were numerous and influenced the audience’s thinking, making them feel that crossdressing was “adorable, cute, likable,” popularising it in the school.

When he was making the posts, he paid more attention to the girls’ attitude. Whether it was language or accompanying images, he focused on them. This kind of respect would leave people a favourable impression.

In the beginning, only a few who occasionally came to visit him. He would always conjure up a rainbow coloured candy for him. That boy’s smile was really similarly good-looking.

“Peng.” Another piece of chalk hit Zhou Xu’s forehead.

“Student, earnestly listen to the lesson. Also, you don’t need to return that piece of chalk to me.”

Zhou Xu looked at the chalk that had landed on the table and faintly smiled, not saying a word.

He sneakily gripped the chalk in his hand. Zhou Xu thought, sooner or later I will return this to you. Fuck, the second piece of chalk had hit the same spot on his forehead–it was really painful.

Translator’s Note:

hope everyone enjoyed 11.11! will try to pick up pace since the holidays have started most will be stockpile but i may have a Christmas surprise for everyone