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Liu Hua University, Big Assembly Hall
The entrance is mobbed by the crowds, already many peoples has been waiting to go through. Several males dress in black tuxes collected admission tickets from the crowd. But as a freshmen, we only need our student identity card to be able to go in.
“Uhhh… Don’t tell me you didn’t carry along the student identity card….” Dong Cheng Yue teases.
I extend my hand out of my pocket, pull out a wrinkled student identity card and smile: “Relax, I’m certainly not that forgetful, see?”
“Then hurry up!”
Lin Wan Er nods, and grabs onto Dong Cheng Yue hand. The two beauties resemble night elves that are known for their grace and beauty. I quickly follow behind and wave my student ID at the “guards”; they pause before saying: “Come on in…”
……
The moment I entered the hall, I stood still, shocked at the extravagance of the party. In the huge and spacious hall, huge feasts were arranged, there’s enough to feed me for an entire year, no, probably two years. And the wine glasses were stacked on top of each other with red wine in them. Damn, what a waste of expensive wine, if someone even touches the stack, they’ll all go to waste! I wonder who is hosting and paying for today’s welcoming part, does he have too much money to spend?
Looking up, countless bright chandeliers were embedded at the top of the ceiling, appearing similar to that of a starry night. The scene is indescribable, my best attempt would be, this is the pinnacle of luxury……
“Chinese department, class 1!”
Far away, several males wearing formal black attire extended their hands out with a courteous smile: “Isn’t that the freshmen Lin Wan Er, Dong Cheng Yue? We are here, Chinese department’s class 1 table is here!”
Lin Wan Er looks up in surprise but recovers almost immediately, leading me and Dong Cheng Yue over to that table. At the table, a male with black moles on his long chin steps forward extending his hand: “Hello classmate Lin Wan Er, I’m the Chinese department’s student union president, fourth year student. My name is Jack, nice to meet you.”
But, Lin Wan Er didn’t shake hands with him, instead, she simply lowered her head and said: “Hi, Senior!”
Flustered, Jack hand still stood in the air.
I seize the opportunity to move forward, reaching for his hand and smile: “Hello president, I’m first year freshmen Li Xiao Yao, at the same time, Lin Wan Er is my friend. Nice to meet you!”
Even though Jack is surprised by gesture, he realizes that I had just saved him for an embarrassment and shows a grateful smile: “Nice to meet you……”
Dong Cheng Yue secretly smiles, and drags Lin Wan Er: “Wan Er, let’s sit over here. Li Xiao Yao come after you finish acquainting with senior……”
“Ok.”
……
I sighed as I appraise Jack’s very expensive suit. For me… my shirts are from American Apparel while my pants are from G2000 (Hong Kong brand), my shoes are New Balance. However even though the clothes can be separated by cost but self-respect does not separate into valuable and worthless. Therefore without hints of servile nor overbearing, I greeted my senior and afterwards headed to Lin Wan Er’s table. From today on, my role will be a university freshmen, and also Lin Wan Er’s friend. Of course, this is Lin Tian Nan’s arrangement. In fact, he even altered my records, now no one can find out that I used be be a mercenary, commando, SWAT, criminal police, traffic police, guard etc. Although it isn’t hard for Lin Tian Nan to do this, it really helps me.
Soon afterwards, more and more students come with young immature face revealing their envy for the extravagance displayed at the party. Moreover, some students that had come to the party are from prestigious family, and were wearing luxurious attire that put Jack’s attire to shame. Looks like tonight isn’t a welcoming dance party but more like a show off how rich you are party.
Behind me, sharp gazes sting my back. Several class 2 students of the Chinese Department were staring daggers at me after discovering delicious prey, Lin Wan Er and Dong Cheng Yue. Because these two beauties were sitting very close to me, almost giving the impression that they were leaning against me, the targets of their hatred was me. Because I, if I may say so, give off the impression of handsome, courageous young man, they probably thought that I was dating the two. I concentrated, blocking out all sounds until I could finally hear them gossiping quietly:“Look, the two beauties on the next table, aren’t they Lin Wan Er and Dong Cheng Yue. Supposedly come from extraordinary family background, tsk tsk……”
“Lin Wan Er!! Didn’t she…… Is it the Lin Wan Er that sing heart of time? Damn, she really resembles her posters. She…… she is my girl….. goddess. I…… when did I start stuttering…”
“Pah, you good for nothing! She is Lin Wan Er……wow, looking good!”
“Say, who is that repulsive fellow, he seems very familiar with Ling Wan Er……”
“Doesn’t matter. He’s wearing the 2017 styles of American Apparel, he’s definitely a nobody. Right after the party start, you guys go and “help” him to start drinking. Make sure he leaves the two girls so that I can start!”