SHT Chapter 45

Of course, not all students like to play video games.

As the voices of the students below gradually died down, Edward continued, "It's okay, as long as you are on the list, you can exchange this opportunity for other requests. The premise is that the teacher can fulfill the request. If you ask me to pick stars and the moon for you, I'm powerless. So your request should be within the limit."

The students chuckled at Edward's response. One of the bolder students raised their hand and asked, "Can we request something really challenging then, Mr. Edward?"

Edward smiled, pleased with the student's eagerness. "Of course, feel free to challenge me within reason. Remember, the key is to make sure the request is something that is within my capabilities as your teacher."

The students eagerly began brainstorming their requests, some whispering to their neighbors to come up with creative and interesting ideas. Edward watched the excitement in their eyes and felt a sense of pride in nurturing their curiosity and imagination.


Whether it's playing games or making requests, it's just a way and means for Edward to encourage them to study hard. Or it can be said that it is a means to stimulate their ambition.

Those with special talents, develop their special talents; those without special talents, study hard. Since taking over Class 9, Edward has had this idea. The students in the class have already received enough scolding, contempt, and education, and he will not continue to use that kind of education method.

He still focuses on encouragement, rewards, and guidance.

"Okay, next is the second thing we have to discuss today."

After talking about the game interest group and the e-sports room, Edward asked Keith to return to his seat and continued, "That is to elect the class president. I will give everyone five minutes."


"Students who are interested in being class president can prepare your speeches. Students who are not interested in being class president, don't be idle, you can discuss in small groups who is better to be class president, and you can recommend them to me. I hope everyone will actively sign up for the class president election. The student who is ultimately elected, I will give him an extra surprise.”

“Wow. Is there an extra surprise for being class president?”

“What could it be?”

“Edward sir shouldn't disappoint us, right?”

“Yeah, I really want to know what the extra surprise is.”

“Why don't you run for class president too?”

“Uh... I don't have that idea.”

“Emily's grades have always been consistent in our class, and she was pretty good when she was class president before.”

“Ava is pretty good too, the thing is that she's prettier than Emily.”

“Damn, you're still not satisfied with her having enough to pull your ears, are you?”

“Emily, we support you.”

“Ava, we support you.”

......

In various corners of the classroom, students were discussing in low voices and with enthusiasm. Edward came down from the podium and began to walk back and forth in the classroom.

Edward observed the students' discussions with a smile, glad to see their active engagement in the election process. As he walked around the classroom, he stopped at different groups, listening to their conversations and encouraging them to think about the qualities they valued in a class president.

A few students approached Edward with recommendations for candidates, and he listened attentively to their suggestions, nodding in acknowledgment. He appreciated the students' input and their investment in choosing the right leader for their class.



5 minutes later, Edward returned to the front of the classroom and clapped his hands to gather everyone's attention. "Alright, it seems like we have some great potential candidates for the position of class president. Let's start the nomination process formally so we can move forward with the election."

Edward watched with pride, knowing that the students were learning valuable lessons in teamwork, decision-making, and responsibility through this experience.

“Okay, everyone quiet down. Now, those who are interested in being the class president of our Class 9, please raise your hand.”


A few hands were raised in different corners of the classroom.

Edward glanced around, and counted the students who had raised their hands. Total seven students.

Emily, Ava, Elijah, Jim, Adrian, Isabella, Benjamin.

Three girls, four boys.

Edward could see their talent information at a glance on the system panel.

"Okay, let's start with Emily. Please come up to the stage and give your speech."

Edward smiled, stepped aside from the podium, and gave her the space.

At the same time, a short-haired girl walked from her seat to the podium.

It was Emily.

[Name: Emily Grace

Age: 17 years old

Height: 160 cm

Weight: 52 kg

Talent: Language (Average), Math (Average), English (Good), History (Average), Geography (Average), Politics (Good)......

Mentality: Excellent

Real World Effectiveness: 20%]

Edward watched Emily walk onto the stage. She had a baby face, with some baby fat on her cheeks, and a natural blush on both sides. She was cute, not the beauty type, and her 160cm height wasn't considered tall nor short.

According to the system's display, Emily's academic talent was only average. But Edward clearly remembered her final exam scores from last semester. She ranked fourth in her class, seventh hundredth in her grade, and two hundredth in her literature class. She is the kind of student who may not be naturally gifted, but she studies very hard and is very ambitious.

Students like Emily exist in every school, even in every class. Even though she was assigned to Class 9, she didn't give up on herself and has a very positive attitude.


Many times, hard work doesn't necessarily lead to rewards. The learning aptitude one is born with determines the direction of many people's lives. With her talent, she could only score that many points. Even if she studied 24 hours a day, she wouldn't be able to score any better.

It's cruel. But it's also realistic. It's not surprising that Horizon High School, as a key high school, prioritizes grades. Actually, not just Horizon High School, but basically all ordinary high schools are like this. No matter how hard you work, how ambitious you are, if your scores don't improve, you'll still be assigned to the lower-achieving class?

Hard work and ambition often become bonus points for top students, but they never become the key to success for underachievers. Just Emily's excellent attitude made Edward want to help her.

Any other teacher or homeroom teacher might not be able to help a student like Emily. But Edward is different. He is the man with the strongest homeroom teacher system. Helping a student improve their talent is a piece of cake for him. He felt that students like Emily deserve extra attention or just a simple chance.

"Dear Edward sir, dear classmates, hello everyone, I am Emily Grace.” While Edward was still thinking, Emily had already begun her campaign speech. She not only has a baby face, but her voice also sounds a bit childish. Perhaps due to limited talent, she cannot become a top student, but she possesses a different kind of confident aura. Edward believes that even if her academic performance is not ideal, as long as she can maintain her current excellent attitude, continue to strive and make progress, even without his help, she will surely make a difference in society in the future.

After all, society doesn't just judge based on grades. People like Emily will be appreciated by many. "Last semester, I also served as class president for a period of time. I believe that under Edward sir's guidance, with my courage and belief, I can definitely be a good class president for Class 9."



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"Thank you everyone." Soon, Emily's speech ended. "Clap, clap, clap, clap." Edward, standing not far from the podium, was the first to clap. Then, many students in the class followed suit. It was clear that there were quite a few students who supported Emily. Edward had heard from Keith that Emily had been made to cry several times by Miles and the others when she was class president. But he believes that if she is made class president of Class 9 again, this situation should not happen again.

"Okay, next is Ava." The clapingloṣ in the classroom gradually subsided. After Emily stepped down, Edward asked Ava to come up to the stage.