Ling Howard and Claire Bennett sit in the new student area of the hall and listen to the music.
Ling Howard holds his hand on the hypothetical keys in the air. His slender fingers move flexibly. He imitates musicians, throws his hair around and attracts the attention of several girls around.
Claire Bennett laughs. Ling Howard is very good.
They sit in silence for a moment.
The opening ceremony begins. An old man with a white beard comes up. He is the dean of the college. He addresses the freshmen and then leaves.
“Let’s welcome Qi Elizabeth, president of the Student Union!”
A voice sounds behind the scenes, causing a small disturbance among the new students.
Before entering the school, the students have heard that the president of the Student Union is not only a highly accomplished musician but also a great beauty. Nowadays, many people are looking forward to seeing her. The second generation of the rich and the sons of the officials are thinking about how to get along with her.
Soon, a beautiful woman in a red dress comes onto the stage. She has long black eyelashes, a fair face and scarlet lips.
Qi Elizabeth, unlike most girls, is very tardy.
But Claire Bennett looks at the woman and her face changes.
Because Qi Elizabeth slapped her at that banquet last time and was kicked by Leo Howard and vomited blood.
This woman is very hypocritical. Claire Bennett has some dissatisfaction in her heart.
Ling Howard suddenly chuckles and says, “I don’t think she looks as good as you.”
Claire Bennett blushes and looks at him. “You’re kidding.” In fact, she is very happy.
Qi Elizabeth speaks on stage and then announces that the next step is the oath of new students.
Every new student has a corresponding number. They get the draft for the oath first and then they take the oath in groups.
Qi Elizabeth is in charge of distributing drafts. She accidentally sees Claire Bennett and recognizes her. She remembers the day. A malice rises in her heart and a malicious smile rises from her lips.
Claire Bennett also sees Qi Elizabeth. She fears that she will be entangled by this mad woman. When she is upset, she sees Qi Elizabeth coming.
To Claire Bennett’s surprise, Qi Elizabeth has a kind smile on her face.
Qi Elizabeth walks up to Claire Bennett, nods slightly and says, “Miss Bennett, I’m sorry about the last time. I think I did something wrong. I apologize to you today.”
Claire Bennett is an outspoken person. Now that Qi Elizabeth has offered to apologize, she can accept it. So she smiles and says, “I was too excited at that time. You are my senior, and please take care of me more.”
Qi Elizabeth grabs Claire Bennett’s hand. “Of course.”
Qi Elizabeth says, “I almost forget to give you the draft. Later you read the draft.”
Qi Elizabeth puts the draft in Claire Bennett’s hand and points to the other freshmen who are ready to go on stage and says, “Come on, now you should go on stage too.”
Claire Bennett nods and they walk up the stage together.
Qi Elizabeth holds her hand intimately as she walks up the steps. But Claire Bennett’s feet suddenly hurt. She shouts in the quiet hall. She looks down and Qi Elizabeth’s high heels are stepping on her feet.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Genius Son Sells his Mom to Dad
The storyline could have been better -- organization and cohesion of episodes could stand improvement, ending could have been more definitive resolving the many conflicts between the protagonists. Of course, the despicable treatment of Leo towards Claire initially, e.g., selling her off in an auction and giving her to the madam of the club as princess is inhuman and a violation to the wife's rights and honor. I was wondering why she did not leave after these maltreatments. Oh, well, the conclusion [if the narrative ends in Chapter 488] is quite disappointing and anti-climactic. Thank you just the same....
The end of the story is wanting, considering how the episodes build up to conflict after conflict and concluding in yet another conflict. But then c'est la vie! Thank you....