Chapter 379
Chapter 379 The Opening Ceremony 2
Isabelle jumped to her feet, marched straight to Lillian’s wardrobe, and began rifling through it. At last, she pulled out a starry blue gown.
“Wow, Lillian, this dress is gorgeous! Hurry up and put it on p>
Even Elsie got up in exaggerated amazement. “Lillian, who knew you were the fanciest one among us? That’s the Starry Night gown-there’s only one in all of Dracovia, and you’re the one who bought it p>
Lillian glanced at the dress in Isabelle’s hands, and Sebastian’s stunned expression from that day immediately came to mind.
“A gift from a friend,” she said.
Isabelle sighed enviously. “I want a friend who gives me gowns too p>
Lillian laughed, taking the dress from her. “That person will show up someday. Since you’re so curious, I’ll go change.” With that, she slipped into the bathroom.
When she emerged, the look in her roommates’ eyes was identical-undeniable amazement.
Meanwhile, in the auditorium-
The venue was as large as a football field and nearly packed. Faces everywhere glowed with excitement, curiosity, and anticipation for college life. Groups of students chatted and laughed as they waited.
With no dress code, the hall was a swirl’ of sharp-dressed young men and glamorous young
women.
By the time Lillian and her friends arrived, most of the seats were already filled. They found a spot and sat down.
Soon the ceremony began.
At the host’s announcement, the principal, vice-principal, and several other school leaders entered to warm applause.
Each gave their speech in turn, well-polished and official-likely the same words delivered after year, with only slight variation,
year
Isabelle leaned close to Lillian and whispered, “It’s the same, every year, nothing ever changes. When you go up there, don’t be boring. Show off our generation’s creativity-say what we really feel p>
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Lillian gave a helpless smile. “Their speeches carry a century of educational wisdom. I don’t think I can top that p>
Before she could say more, the host’s voice rang out: “Please welcome this year’s freshman representative, Lillian, to the stage p>
Applause broke out instantly. All around, students craned their necks to see if the SATs top scorer, who had already made a stir on campus, really lived up to her reputation.
When the starry blue gown came into view, gasps swept through the crowd.
Elsie smirked knowingly at Isabelle and whispered, “See? Just as I said. Look at the boys’ faces- they’re like mosquitoes that just found blood, ready to pounce p>
Isabelle grinned smugly. “Exactly the effect we wanted. Otherwise, it’d be a waste of that face of hers p>
Under hundreds of curious stares, Lillian walked calmly to the stage. Standing at the podium, her gaze was steady, her poise commanding.
“Respected leaders, teachers, and fellow students, hello. My name is Lillian. Perhaps you’ve heard of me-my grades, my family background, the video online, or even the rumors on the school forums. Good or bad, they’re all just the beginning of us getting to know one another.
Today, I’m honored to stand here as a freshman representative. I won’t repeat big ideas-we all know the principles that brought us into Capital University. What matters is not theory, but action p>
Her voice carried across the hall with confidence.
In a shadowed corner of the auditorium, Eda glanced sideways at Daylen, who couldn’t take his eyes off the girl on stage. A cold smile curved her lips. “What’s the matter? Still can’t let go? Tastes bitter, doesn’t it, wanting what you can’t have? Too bad-she doesn’t even see you p>
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