Previously, Wu Jingmeng had claimed the president position effortlessly because no one challenged her.
Now that someone was competing, and with all the parents being sharp and calculating, everyone naturally began weighing the pros and cons.
Wu Jingmeng had no notable family background. She had only entered the socialite circle by marrying into the Jiang family. People were willing to include her mainly out of respect for the Jiang family’s status.
But Jiang Yiyan was different.
A Jiang family heiress, and now also the daughter-in-law of the Wen family, her dual status made her highly influential. Leaving aside her personality, her identity alone far surpassed Wu Jingmeng’s.
Although rumors about Jiang Yiyan circulated in their circle, everyone maintained appearances. At most, they gossiped privately, but no one would openly challenge her.
So when Mrs. Wen, who usually didn’t speak much in the group, self-nominated for the class committee presidency, parents immediately voiced their support.
Whether it was the Jiang family, the Wen family, or even Wen Mochuan himself, all held significant status in Shen City.
Even without considering Jiang Yiyan’s own background, her connections ensured that everyone would naturally support her over Wu Jingmeng.
Parents quickly expressed support, and even those who had initially backed Wu Jingmeng immediately switched.
Seeing the flood of support in the group, Jiang Yiyan laughed uproariously on her bed. Not because she would become the president, but simply imagining Wu Jingmeng’s anger brought her amusement.
She and Wu Jingmeng had no real grudge, yet Jiang Yiyan couldn’t help feeling a slight dislike for her.
Some people’s presence alone could create friction, even after minimal interaction.
And now, Wu Jingmeng looked even angrier and more frustrated than Jiang Yiyan had expected.
This move of hers was like a public slap, humiliating Wu Jingmeng and crushing her pride.
Wu Jingmeng had a modest upbringing. Through her good friend Shu Yao, she met her current husband and attained her wealthy socialite life. While others in the circle treated her politely, she knew they didn’t truly respect her.
She had pride and ambition, wanting to integrate herself into the circle on her own merits, not through her husband. Thus, she leveraged every opportunity to create advantages for herself.
During her son’s lower-class year, her position as class committee president gave her ample chance to socialize with other elite mothers.
She had planned to continue this path but never expected Jiang Yiyan to appear and disrupt her plans.
Already disliking Jiang Yiyan due to Shu Yao, seeing her ruin her scheme intensified her hatred.
After gnashing her teeth at the screen, Wu Jingmeng forced herself to calm down.
This was reality; she had to face and accept it.
But acceptance didn’t mean surrender. Wu Jingmeng still had to fight for her position.
Regaining composure, she continued typing with a polite smile:
“Has Yiyan also taken an interest in the class committee this year? But you’re so busy, do you really have the time and energy to manage this? The committee’s work may seem simple, but @Head Teacher Yuan, it’s actually tedious and time-consuming.”
Head Teacher Yuan, being tagged, could only speak fairly: as committee president, the role was indeed busy and required effort, potentially affecting normal routines and social life.
Seeing the head teacher speak on her behalf, Wu Jingmeng’s expression eased slightly.
But Jiang Yiyan had no intention of backing down.
Her professional experience as a planner in large shopping centers, having organized events for thousands, made her confident she could handle a kindergarten activity.
Moreover, even if she didn’t take the role, she didn’t want Wu Jingmeng to continue.
Jiang Yiyan immediately reaffirmed her stance, signaling she was fully prepared to take the responsibility.
“And in the new school year, I also want to spend more time with my daughter. In the future, I will dedicate more attention to school matters.”
Head Teacher Yuan maintained neutrality: “We hope parents can spend more time with their children and encourage more to compete for this role.”
Wu Jingmeng: …
However, other parents seemed uninterested. Even with the teacher’s encouragement, no third party stepped up.
Ultimately, it came down to Jiang Yiyan versus Wu Jingmeng.
Thinking of another factor, Wu Jingmeng added: “The committee president is shared by two people, both spouses. It’s meaningless if only the women compete; what about the men?”
Wu Jingmeng was hoping for Wen Mochuan’s involvement. She believed he lacked time and energy, and given his strained marital relationship with Jiang Yiyan, he likely wouldn’t support his wife. As Shu Yao’s friend, she also hoped he might defer out of respect for Shu Yao.
After some thought, she even tagged Wen Mochuan in the group.
He hadn’t muted the group, so he saw everything in real-time and was surprised by his wife’s decision.
Uncertain of her true intentions, Wen Mochuan refrained from commenting in the group.
After pondering, he went upstairs and knocked on the bedroom door.
Startled by the knock, Jiang Yiyan leapt from the bed, cautiously approaching the door.
“Who is it?” she asked.
“It’s me,” Wen Mochuan replied.
Though it was late and potentially awkward for them to be in the same room, Jiang Yiyan, considering the original wife’s relationship with him, reluctantly opened the door.
Leaning against the frame, she asked: “What is it?”
Wen Mochuan: “What do you think about the matters in Meimei’s class group?”
Jiang Yiyan: “What I said in the group is exactly what I think.” Seeing Wu Jingmeng’s actions amused her, she couldn’t resist teasing, “What’s Wu Jingmeng thinking? Did she expect someone else’s husband to support her, so she even tagged you in the group?” Her tone was mocking.
Wen Mochuan ignored the jab: “If you genuinely want to do this, I support you.”
He was pleased that his wife would dedicate more energy to their daughter.
Jiang Yiyan’s expression turned serious: “I’m serious.”
Wen Mochuan gave her a meaningful glance and a soft “hm.”
Then, in the group, he replied simply with two words: 【Approved.】
Jiang Yiyan was surprised. She hadn’t expected him to take her side openly. Even if he didn’t support Wu Jingmeng out of Shu Yao’s influence, she expected him at most to remain neutral.
After a brief pause, Jiang Yiyan laughed: “Have you thought this through? If I truly become class committee president for the coming year, you’ll need to participate. Even if you can’t fully engage, there will be occasions where your presence is necessary.”
Wen Mochuan was fully aware of this and didn’t see it as a problem.
“For Meimei’s sake,” he said earnestly, lowering his gaze to his wife. “I’m glad you’re willing to spend more time with her.”
Jiang Yiyan shrugged casually, clearly indifferent.
“Don’t forget, Meimei is my daughter too.”
Wen Mochuan nodded. With the matter settled, silence fell again.
It seemed they had nothing else to discuss besides their daughter.
Previously, the wife led every conversation, and Wen Mochuan followed passively. Now that she didn’t initiate, conversation naturally dwindled.
He politely said goodnight and left.
Jiang Yiyan returned the greeting without any attempt to keep him, closing the door behind her.
At the stairs, Wen Mochuan paused and glanced back, hearing the door close.
Despite his wife’s odd behavior, he admitted he wouldn’t mind this peaceful coexistence—it was relaxing and pleasant.
Initially, a few couples had remained neutral in the group, observing.
After Wen Mochuan posted 【Approved】, even the remaining neutral couples immediately expressed support.
Wu Jingmeng’s chance of winning vanished.
Jiang Yiyan, the people’s choice, was officially declared the new class committee president by Head Teacher Yuan.
Thus, Jiang Yiyan and Wen Mochuan became the committee presidents for the new school year.
Wu Jingmeng, having lost, locked herself in her room and cried for a long time.
Though married into wealth, her life was not as glamorous as it appeared.
Without support from her natal family, she had to tolerate her husband’s indiscretions. Luckily, she had a son; otherwise, she might have already been replaced by another woman.
Strong-willed and ambitious, she had relied on the committee role to gain opportunities.
Now, this opportunity was easily taken from her by the detested Jiang Yiyan.
Her hatred for Jiang Yiyan grew ever stronger.