7?
? Everyone immediately thought of this problem. Everyone stopped celebrating and revealed a thoughtful expression. r
After a while, Xia Cheng said without confidence, "Mr. Xia, how about … we call this a draw? Both sides got the gold medal. Everyone is happy! "
In Xia Cheng's opinion, the Horticultural Club of Sanshan University had already overachieved by winning the gold medal. There was no need to compete with Agricultural University. r
Of course, the most important thing was that he had no confidence at all. r
Agricultural University's Yang Suhe was the most likely winner, and this was their home ground. If they had to compete for the first and second place, their Jade Lion Mo Lan would probably lose. r
If that was really the case, then the value of being tied for the Golden Award would be greatly reduced. If word got out, Agricultural University would forever be first, and Sanshan University would be second. r
Taking such a huge risk for a bet, wouldn't the losses outweigh the gains? r
Xia Cheng and most of the students in the Horticultural Club thought so, but some people didn't think so. r
As soon as Xia Cheng finished speaking, someone immediately said in unison, "No!"
It was Xia Ruofei and Lu You who spoke. r
Xia Ruofei looked at Lu You with some surprise. He didn't agree to a draw because of the black stone in Chen Song's hand. He didn't understand why Lu You was so against it. r
If they lost this bet, Lu You would lose a pot of orchids at the Exposition! r
"Youyou …" Jiang Yue gently pulled Lu You's sleeve. r
Xia Ruofei also said, "Lu You, everyone thinks it's good. Why are you against it?"
"No reason. I just don't like Chen Song!" Lu You said lightly, "That arrogant look is asking for a beating! Besides, the bet has already been made. What's the point of a draw? "
Xia Ruofei grinned and said, "Great minds think alike!"
Lu You said in her heart, What the hell! If it weren't for the fact that your eyes lit up when you saw the stone in Chen Song's hand, I wouldn't have cared about that stupid bet! r
Of course, Lu You wouldn't say that out loud. r
Xia Cheng frowned slightly and said, "Since Lu You has decided to gamble to the end, we can't object … But everyone is a gold medal. How can we determine the winner?"
"Isn't that simple?" Xia Ruofei said with a smile, "Previously, we agreed that if both sides won the same award, we would ask the judges to determine the specific ranking. This kind of thing, of course, is left to the judges."
After that, Xia Ruofei smiled and said, "Let's go! Let's go meet the people from Agricultural University. "
Xia Ruofei took the lead, and the students from Tri-Mountain University's Horticultural Club surrounded him as they walked to the area where the teachers and students of Agricultural University were. r
When Chen Song saw Xia Ruofei walking over, his face darkened and he snorted coldly. r
Meng Zhou also frowned slightly. He took two steps forward and said, "Xia Cheng, congratulations!"
Even though Meng Zhou was a little displeased that Tri-Mountain University had shared their Golden Award, as the club leader of Agricultural University's Gardening Club, he still had basic manners. r
Xia Cheng smiled and said, "Thank you, and congratulations to you! You both got the Golden Award and the Silver Award. "
"It's a pity that you didn't achieve the expected result," Meng Zhou said lightly. r
The implication was obvious. They definitely didn't expect to share the Golden Award with others. r
"Xia Cheng, why are you here?" Meng Zhou continued to ask. r
Xia Cheng said lightly, "The consultant of our Horticultural Club, Mr. Xia, has made a bet with Chen Song in your club. You should have heard about it, right?"
Meng Zhou raised his eyebrows and glanced at Xia Ruofei indifferently. He said, "Chen Song told me that now the competition for the Golden Award has been settled. How are you going to deal with it?"
Xia Cheng looked back at Xia Ruofei. r
Xia Ruofei smiled faintly and said, "The bet has been made. Naturally, the winner and the loser have to be decided. Both of the potted flowers are Golden Awards. I think you also want to know who is the winner and who is the second, right?"
Meng Zhou smiled noncommittally and said, "Then how do you want to decide the winner and loser?"
"Chen Song said that if both sides get the same award, then the judges will have to work harder to decide who is the winner between the two potted flowers," Xia Ruofei said with a smile. "I think this is a good idea."
"The judges discussed for more than two hours and finally came up with a tie for the Golden Award. It shows that it's difficult for them to decide who is the winner," Meng Zhou said with narrowed eyes. r
"Do you have a better idea, Meng Zhou?" Xia Ruofei asked lightly. r
Meng Zhou smiled and said, "I have a proposal. Since the judges can't tell which of the two pots of flowers is better, it's better to give the choice to the audience. Put the two pots of flowers together and ask all the audience who visit the exhibition to vote. At the end of the exhibition, whichever pot of flowers gets the most votes will be the well-deserved first place. No one should be able to say anything about this, right?"
After hearing this, Chen Song's eyes suddenly lit up and said, "President Meng, this is a good idea! It's fair and just! "
The students from Agricultural University also chimed in with him. r
On the other side, Lu You sneered and said, "You are really wishful thinking! This is your Agricultural University. Most of the audience is from the teachers and students of Agricultural University. Is it fair and just to let the audience vote? It's better to just count it as your win! "
Meng Zhou said with a fake smile, "Student, the eyes of the public are clear. You have to believe in the awareness of the teachers and students of Agricultural University! If your Jade Lion is really good, I believe that most of the teachers and students will not vote for our Yang's Su Lotus against their conscience. "
"Who doesn't know how to say beautiful words?" Lu You snorted and said, "As for the awareness of the teachers and students of Agricultural University … I really don't believe it!"
"I think you don't dare to!" Chen Song also sneered and said, "In that case, let's just call it a draw, lest people say that we bullied you!"
When the students of Sanshan University heard this, they couldn't stand it anymore and started arguing. The students of Agricultural University naturally didn't want to be outdone. The two sides quarreled with each other. r
The teachers and students of other universities in the hall hadn't left yet. The dispute soon attracted everyone's attention, and they all looked over. r
Vice President Li of Agricultural University was just about to come down from the rostrum. Seeing this, he frowned and asked loudly, "What's going on over there?"
Xia Ruofei naturally wouldn't let Meng Zhou's idea succeed. When he heard Vice President Li's question, he immediately raised his voice and said, "Vice President Li, the students of Sanshan University and Agricultural and Forestry University are discussing whether the Jade Lion or Yang's Su Lotus is first!"
At this time, Xia Ruofei naturally included himself in the ranks of Sanshan University. r
Vice President Li frowned and said, "Hasn't the judging team already given a conclusion? Two pots of flowers won the gold medal. What's there to argue about? "
Xia Ruofei smiled faintly and said, "Although it's said that there is no first place in literature and no second place in martial arts, since this exposition has set up gold, silver, and bronze medals, and there was only one gold medal, it's better to distinguish them clearly, lest people say that we took advantage of them!"
Chen Dongbai, the president of the Flower Association, said with a smile, "Student, since the judging team thinks that the two pots of flowers won the gold medal together, we must have our considerations. There is no need to distinguish the first and second place!"
Xia Ruofei said, "But this morning, Chen Song of Agricultural University said that their Yang's Su Lotus was bound to win the gold medal. He also bet with us that our Jade Lion would definitely not be better than the Yang's Su Lotus. In that case, I think it's better to distinguish them clearly. "
Vice President Li's face became a little ugly. He glared at Meng Zhou fiercely. r
Such arrogant words were said before the exposition began, and now it was said in front of all the universities, which made Vice President Li feel a little embarrassed. r
Meng Zhou looked at Chen Song with a wry smile. He couldn't explain it. Although it had nothing to do with him from beginning to end, he could only take the blame as the president. r
Chen Dongbai smiled and said, "Then how do you want to distinguish the winner?"
Meng Zhou immediately said, "President Chen, we want to invite you to visit the exhibition …"
"President Chen, I think we still have to trouble the judges with this matter." Xia Ruofei directly interrupted Meng Zhou and said. r
He certainly couldn't let Meng Zhou say their proposal. Otherwise, if they really did as Meng Zhou said and asked the audience to vote, there would be no fairness at all. Meng Zhou could mobilize many students and teachers to vote for the Yang's Su Lotus. There were so many students in Agricultural University. If each of them voted, there would be no suspense at all. r
Meng Zhou snorted and said, "Student, just now President Chen said that the result of the judges' discussion was a tie for the gold medal. Now you want the judges to decide the first and second. Isn't that forcing people to do something?"
"That's still better than some open and aboveboard suggestions!" Xia Ruofei said unceremoniously, "I believe that the judges must have a way to give us an objective and fair judgment!"
The teachers and students of other universities were not in a hurry to leave. They all stayed to watch the show. r
Two Gold Award winners going head-to-head was really something to watch! r
Chen Dongbai looked troubled. He was also very hesitant. In fact, even the judges couldn't tell which of the two pots of flowers was stronger, but at the same time, they were much stronger than the other flowers in the exhibition, so they came up with a tie for the gold medal. r
If it was easy to distinguish, then one of the two flowers would only have a silver medal. Why would the judges go through so much trouble and even change the number of winners at the last minute? r
Meng Zhou saw Chen Dongbai's troubled expression and couldn't help but feel proud. If Chen Dongbai refused this proposal, then he could only do as he said and give the voting rights to the audience. r
In this way, the Yang's Su Lotus could almost get the first place without any suspense. It was much better than a tie for the gold medal! r
At this time, Professor Tian, who was also on the rostrum, looked at Xia Ruofei and said with a smile, "President Chen, since the children have made this request, I think the judges should work hard … After all, our job is to evaluate all the flowers in the exhibition!"
If it was Xia Ruofei, Chen Dongbai still had room to refuse. However, if it was the respected Professor Tian who said it, he could not refuse. r
Chen Dongbai said hesitantly in a low voice, "Professor Tian, we have discussed for so long, but there is no way to reach a consensus …"
Professor Tian said with a smile, "President Chen, I think we don't have to discuss it anymore. The evaluation of flowers has always been a matter of opinion. Why don't we just have an anonymous vote? All the judges have one vote, and the one with the most votes in the end will be the first place. What do you think?"
When Chen Dongbai heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little moved. r
There were originally ten judges today, but when Professor Tian arrived, there were eleven judges, which happened to be an odd number. r
If there was an anonymous vote, the results would definitely be decided. r
Chen Dongbai looked at Xia Ruofei and the others and asked, "Everyone has heard Professor Tian's proposal. What do you think?"
Xia Ruofei said without hesitation, "No problem! We agree … "
Chen Dongbai nodded and looked at Meng Zhou and the others. r
Meng Zhou and the others didn't look very good, but now they were almost forced into a corner. Everyone was waiting for his answer. r
In the end, Meng Zhou could only reluctantly nod in agreement. r
Chen Song whispered beside him, "President Meng, don't worry. The quality of our Yang's Su Lotus is so good. How can it be worse than a pot of jade lion? I think they're just giving face to Professor Tian … If it's an anonymous vote, then the situation will definitely be different! "
Meng Zhou nodded with a wry smile and said, "That's the only way … Chen Song, why did you bet with them? If you lose … we will lose a lot. "
Originally, the exclusive Gold Award had been shared by both sides, causing the value of the Gold Award to be greatly reduced. Now, they were involved in an inexplicable bet, insisting on a winner. If Yang's Su He was really judged by the judges to be inferior to Jade Lion, then this joint Gold Award would only be a joke. r
In the end, everyone would remember the pot of flowers that won the first place. r
"Since both sides agree, it's settled!" Chen Dongbai said. r
Soon, the other flowers that won the entrance, bronze, and silver awards were taken back by their own people. r
Only the jade lion and the Yang's Su Lotus were left on the rostrum. r
Everyone consciously stepped back, leaving a large space in front of them. This was to not interfere with the judges' judgment, and also to leave a relatively private space for the judges. After all, this was an anonymous vote! r
Professor Tian didn't avoid it. He still participated in the new round of evaluation and voting. r
Because the Agricultural University also had a teacher on the judging panel, Professor Tian and the teacher from the Agricultural University both participated in the evaluation. There was no problem of who had an advantage. r
The judges all went to the rostrum and carefully observed the two pots of flowers from all angles. r
In fact, the judges were indecisive, which was why they spent so much time in the meeting. r
So they had to carefully evaluate again. r
The teachers and students of the universities also stood outside very quietly. No one disturbed the judges' work, and no one was impatient. r
After watching for more than ten minutes, the judges finally returned to their seats. r
The staff gave each judge a piece of white paper and a pen. After the judges wrote down their choices, they carefully folded them and put them on the rostrum's table. r
It was impossible to do anything in front of everyone, and this was a last-minute segment, so there was no voting box or anything like that. r
Soon, all the judges, including Chen Dongbai and Professor Tian, finished voting. There were eleven folded pieces of white paper on the rostrum's table. The answers on these pieces of white paper would determine who the real first place belonged to. r
The teachers and students of Sanshan University and Agricultural University began to feel nervous, but at the same time, they were somewhat expectant. r
Although the teachers and students of other universities were just watching the show, they were also full of expectations for the final answer to be revealed. r
Chen Dongbai went to the rostrum and did not count the votes directly. Instead, he picked up the microphone and said, "In order to ensure the fairness of this vote, we invite three teachers or students to the rostrum to be responsible for counting and counting the votes. Please supervise this vote together."
Soon, everyone elected three teachers from other universities to lead the team. r
After the three of them came to the rostrum, they briefly introduced themselves and then began to count the votes. r
"Yang's Lotus!" A teacher opened the first piece of white paper and looked at it with another teacher next to him. r
The staff had already found a whiteboard with the words "Jade Lion" and "Yang's Lotus" written on it. After the last teacher in charge of counting the votes heard the count, he drew a horizontal line under the Yang's Lotus. r
The two teachers in charge of counting the votes then opened the second piece of white paper. After glancing at it, one of the teachers said loudly, "Yang's Lotus!"
The teacher who counted the votes immediately drew a vertical line under the horizontal line under the Yang's lotus. r
Two consecutive votes were cast for Yang's Lotus. The teachers and students of Agricultural University rejoiced, while the students of Sanshan University looked dignified. r
"Yang's Lotus!"
The third vote still belonged to Yang's Lotus. r
On the side of Agricultural University, the expressions of Meng Zhou and Chen Song began to become very relaxed. Chen Song also waved his fist to show off and then glanced at Xia Ruofei. r
Xia Ruofei's face still did not change, but Lu You and Jiang Yue obviously became very nervous. The two beauties could not help clenching their fists. r
Just when everyone thought that Sanshan University was doomed, there was a turn of events. r
"Jade Lion!"
"Jade Lion!"
"Jade Lion!"
Three consecutive votes were all for Jade Lion. Yang's Lotus, who had been leading by a large margin, suddenly lost her lead. The two sides returned to the same starting line. r
There were only 11 judges in total, and now six votes had been given. That was to say, the result would be announced soon. r
The seventh vote was still Jade Lion. r
Sanshan University cheered. This was the first time that Jade Lion had overtaken them. r
The eighth vote was given to Yang's Lotus by the judges. r
The two sides were tied again. r
Following that, the ninth and tenth votes were equally split between the two sides. In this way, out of the ten votes, Jade Lion and Yang Su He each received five votes. r
The competition was extremely cruel and fierce. r
There was only one vote left on the table, and this vote would determine the first place. r
Everyone could not help holding their breath, and the atmosphere became more and more tense. r
Even the two teachers who gave the votes were affected by this mood, and their hands trembled slightly when they took the votes. r
The teacher finally opened the ballot, and the two looked at it at the same time. r
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