hsntnovel Chapter 377 It's unfair! This is absolutely unfair!
Chapter 377 It's unfair! This is absolutely unfair!
In the crowd, some people showed disdain, clearly not believing Dave's promise and looking down on his loud and boisterous manner.
But many more people's eyes flickered—
They didn't know who to vote for and were afraid of being taken advantage of. Dave's words undoubtedly gave them a clear target.
Moreover, many people had witnessed Teruo Baldchuan's secret instigation of others, and Dave's revelation of this resonated with many.
Some people even thought, "By voting for number 44, I can avoid the risk of being selected myself and also do the US a favor. Why not?"
Teruo Tsuruga on the ground was convulsing in pain, his monk's robes soaked with cold sweat, and his features were contorted so distorted they were almost unrecognizable.
Even so, he gritted his teeth, rolling around and screaming angrily:
"Baka... You're lying! I didn't! They're slandering me! Ouch—it hurts—!"
At that moment, a small, brown-skinned Javanese man suddenly rushed out.
He was a member of Dormitory Number 44. Seeing Teruo Baldness in such a state, and hearing Dave incite everyone to vote for their dormitory, he was terrified. He scrambled to Xia Ning's side and knelt down with a thud.
"Guide! Please do something about this!"
"Dave from the US is maliciously inciting and coercing people to vote!"
"This is against the rules! We beg you to uphold justice!"
Xia Ning looked down at him, her cool face expressionless.
"The rules only require you to vote."
"It didn't say that lobbying was forbidden, nor did it say that alliances were forbidden. Besides, it was you people from your dormitory who first encouraged people to vote for No. 56."
In one sentence, he shut down all excuses.
Xia Ning stopped looking at him, slowly raised her delicate hand, and lightly clapped her hands in the air.
"Smack."
The crisp sound instantly drowned out the noise of the entire venue.
Her gaze swept over the panicked crowd, each with their own hidden agendas, her tone indifferent yet leaving no room for argument:
"Three minutes are up. Discussions cease. Line up immediately and begin voting."
She walked slowly to the bronze pillar, raised her hand, and made an elegant gesture of invitation towards the group:
"Step forward in order, face the recording stone, and whisper the dormitory room number you want to vote for."
Lin Feng's eyes flickered slightly as he turned to look at Wasim, Park Ji-won, and Dave: "I'll go throw."
None of the three objected.
Lin Feng slightly turned his fingertips and took out a small, white perfume bottle from his personal space.
The bottle is engraved with fine, dark patterns and exudes a cool, lingering fragrance, which is exactly the scent Xia Ning prefers.
He slightly raised his wrist, quickly sprayed something onto his collar and wrist, and then withdrew it into his spatial storage, all in just two seconds.
Dave, standing to the side, was dumbfounded and couldn't help but mutter in a low voice:
"Dude! At a time like this, you still have the mind to do all this fancy stuff?"
Lin Feng smiled slightly: "Never lose your elegance."
Dave scratched his head, seemingly understanding, while Wasim looked completely at ease, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Without a doubt, Brother Lin Feng is about to unleash his damn charm once again!
The group was short, with one representative from each dormitory, totaling only twenty-seven people.
Most people looked anxious and walked with unsteady steps.
Only Lin Feng, with his composed steps and upright posture, stood out in the crowd.
Soon, it was Lin Feng's turn.
He walked up to the bronze pillar and stopped.
Xia Ning's nostrils twitched slightly, and a hint of barely perceptible doubt flickered in her clear, cool eyes.
Then, she looked at Lin Feng and asked:
"What...does it smell like on you?"
Lin Feng's expression was calm, but his tone carried a hint of melancholy:
"This is my first love's favorite perfume scent. Since she's not around, I've always carried this perfume with me as a keepsake."
"Today's vote is a matter of life and death. Spraying some on will help me calm down and not be swayed by panic."
Xia Ning gazed at him, her eyes slightly shifting, a rare hint of tenderness flickering in her usually cool gaze.
I never imagined that there could be such a deeply affectionate person in this world.
The next moment, a crisp notification sound rang in Lin Feng's mind:
[Ding! Xia Ning's favorability towards the host increases by 5]
Current favorability rating: 23/100
Lin Feng remained calm, slightly leaning forward, and spoke softly to the dark crystal atop the bronze pillar, at a volume only a recording stone could detect:
I vote for number 44.
As soon as he finished speaking, the crystal shimmered slightly, indicating that the recording was complete.
Lin Feng straightened up, nodded to Xia Ning, and turned to walk back to his table.
Xia Ning's gaze followed his retreating figure almost imperceptibly.
The cool, lingering fragrance still lingered in my nostrils.
Soon, the last person finished casting their vote.
Everyone held their breath, their hearts pounding, their eyes fixed on the bronze mirror.
Xia Ning glanced around indifferently and waved her hand lightly.
The numbers on the bronze mirror jumped wildly for a moment, then suddenly froze.
The enormous number of votes was clearly visible to everyone:
Dormitory No. 44: 22 votes
All the other dormitories combined only had 5 votes.
The result is no suspense.
A murmur of gasps rippled through the crowd. Some breathed a sigh of relief, some looked on with sympathy, and many more instinctively avoided eye contact with dormitory number 44.
Xia Ning's voice was icy as she directly issued the order:
"The four people in room 44, immediately step forward and go to windows 1, 2, 3, and 4 to collect your meals."
The excruciating pain in Terufu Tu's leg had subsided, and the water stains had quietly retreated back into Lin Feng's personal space.
He scrambled to his feet, pointing at the bronze mirror and screaming uncontrollably:
"This is unfair! This is completely unfair! They coerced others into voting for us!"
His eyes were bloodshot, and he looked at Xia Ning as if he were insane:
"Guide! They cheated! This result doesn't count!"
Xia Ning slowly turned her head, her gaze falling on him, devoid of any warmth, only bone-chilling coldness.
"To question the voting results, to question the fairness of the rules, is to desecrate the Temple!"
"Someone as disregarding the rules as you is no longer qualified to participate in the subsequent cultivation!"
Teruo Tsurugi's expression changed drastically: "W-what do you mean—"
Xia Ning coldly uttered four words, like a death sentence:
"Scrambled ahead of schedule!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a thick, inky black mist rose from the ground, like several cold, venomous snakes, coiling around Teruo Tsurugi's limbs and neck, tightening its grip.
Teruo Tsuruga immediately cried out for mercy, his voice filled with humility and fear:
"I retract my statement! I retract my question!"
"Your Excellency, the voting results are completely fair and impartial!"
"It was my mistake, I was confused! Please forgive me this time!"
Xia Ning looked at his pathetic and begging appearance, her eyes showing no emotion whatsoever.
Only when his voice became hoarse and he was almost suffocating did Xia Ning slowly raise her hand and gently brush it away.
The black aura that had been clinging to Teruo Tsurugi instantly receded like a tide and dissipated into the air.
Teruo Tsuruga's body went limp, and he collapsed to his knees, panting heavily, his eyes filled with the terror and relief of surviving a disaster.
"Alright, hurry up and get the food, don't delay everyone's meal," Xia Ning urged coldly.