Jinian deliberately delayed her arrival at school by a week specifically to avoid this so-called welcome party, lest anyone discover she was now in C City.

But she never expected that due to certain reasons, the welcome party had been postponed throughout this week, and it was scheduled to take place tonight in the Saint Yi Academy auditorium!

After repeated reminders to attend the party, she now stood at the school entrance, gazing at the sky and then the ground, speechless with frustration.

The welcome party began as scheduled at 7 PM.

The venue had long been decorated, but just before the party, as all the beverages were being delivered, a somewhat familiar figure could be seen bustling back and forth.

The tall figure wore white knee-length shorts and a green sleeveless shirt with the hem tied up, paired with cool open-toed shoes. Her fingernails and toenails were neatly trimmed without any polish. With her slender back turned, her long hair was tied up, and she wore a green headscarf, directing the moving staff with efficient and professional gestures.

“Tong Shan, what are you doing?” a voice gritted with irritation came through.

The speaker was Nan Bei, known as Nan Shao 175 cm tall, with exquisite looks, a bad temper, and a proud personality. He came from a wealthy family, was clever, had top-notch grades, and served as the president of the Saint Yi Student Union. He had been about to go home to change clothes when he was told Tong Shan was busy here. Upon arriving, he saw her dressed like a farm girl!

Hearing the voice, Tong Shan turned around. Even with some dust on her fair skin, her natural beauty was undeniable. When she smiled, shallow dimples appeared on both cheeks, giving off a warm feeling. But everyone knew this was a girl who valued money above all else worldly and devoid of any sentimentality. Warmth, to her, was probably an alien concept.

Everyone knew Tong Shan would seize any opportunity to make money, no matter the setting. Some had been curious about her background, but no one could uncover anything.

“What?” Tong Shan eyed him warily.

“I asked what you’re doing?!”

She shrugged and turned back, undisturbed, continuing to direct: “Come on, can’t you see for yourself?”

“If I recall correctly, I assigned the delivery and moving of beverages to the hotel. Shouldn’t that be the hotel manager’s job? How did it become yours?” She had been famous for making money in all sorts of ways before, and he’d certainly heard about her quite a lot, in fact. But that was in the past. Now that she was a student at Saint Yi Academy, she shouldn’t be carrying on like before!

“That’s right, but you happened to choose the hotel where I work part-time. Their manager wasn’t feeling well today, so the general manager put me in charge.” She glanced back at him, blinking as she finished speaking, looking as innocent, romantic, and charming as could be.

But as soon as she turned around, she dashed outside: “Alright, everything’s moved. I’m not responsible for your trip back to the hotel.”

“Tong Shan!”

“President, whatever it is, let’s talk tomorrow. I’m a bit busy.”

“At 6:30 tonight, call Tong Shan and tell her to come to the evening party!”

“Yes, President!”

Since Saint Yi Academy and Snoter Academy were essentially locked in a life-or-death rivalry, yet still needed to maintain superficial cordiality, the annual welcome party served as a perfect pretext. Last year it was held at Snoter, so naturally this year it was Saint Yi’s turn. As one of the four most renowned students from high school, Tong Shan absolutely had to attend they couldn’t let the other side steal all the spotlight from the female students. Among the male students, height remained Nan Shao’s eternal insecurity.

Now that they had all gathered, it was only natural to conduct a quick inspection. After a brief survey, Nan Shao instructed a few individuals to stay behind before heading out alone.

With the banquet approaching, he needed to return and prepare. Even if height had already become his inherent disadvantage, he would still hold his head high and chest out!