Vivian''s face reddened as she felt embarrassed for receiving such apliment from Luca. She said,
“Hey, you''re exaggerating it. How am I pretty with these looks..."
“Beauty is confidence. Come on. Stand up straight. Be confident." Luca patted Vivian''s shoulders,
signaling her to stand tall.
Vivian stood straight.
"Vivian, did you realize your skin condition has improved aftering to A City." Luca sized her up and
suddenly said this to her.
Vivian touched her face and asked, "Is that so? It''s probably because I have makeup on."
"No. I''m looking at the skin on your neck and hands." Luca pointed at Vivian''s neck. Vivian had not put
on her scarf since they were not going out yet. She could see that Vivian''s skin was fairer and more
hydrated than before.
"Really? I didn''t notice that." Vivian stood in the foyer and looked at herself in the mirror for some time.
Still, she did not notice that her skin had be fairer.
“You''ve been looking at yourself in the mirror all day. Of course, you don''t notice it. It''s been a few days
since I saw you. That''s why I noticed it, and that''s what I really think," Luca said in a serious tone.
"Perhaps the environment in A City is better." Vivian thought Luca wasforting her and building her
confidence. She smiled and put on her scarf. Then, she dragged her suitcase and walked out of the
apartment.
The two of them headed downstairs.
Warren''s car was parked along the curbs of the street. Warren saw them walking toward the car. He
immediately got out of the car and opened the car trunk. “Ms. Vivian, all the best to you."
“Thank you," Vivian thanked him. After Warren put her suitcase into the car trunk, she followed Luca
and got into the car.
The apartment was near the university. Luca asked Warren to stop the car when they were about to
arrive at Vivian''s university. It would be difficult to drive on the road if they continued to move forward.
Many parents were sending their kids to school now. There were vehicles everywhere. Not only was
there a traffic jam on the road, but it was difficult to find a parking spot. Hence, Luca discussed with
Vivian that they should get out of the car and walk to the university. Vivian agreed to do so.
The two of them walked on the path outside the schoolpound.
Vivian saw peopleing in and out of the school. She could not help but exim, “There are so many
people."
Vivian had been staying in her apartment reading books. She had her meals by ordering food deliveries
to her apartment. Sometimes, she would ask the maid to bring some ingredients along with her when
she came to her apartment. That way, she would not need to go out.
This was her first time seeing so many people after she left Luke''s house.
“This is the college town. All the universities will be starting a new semester these two days. That''s why
there''s a lot of people," exined Luca.
"The atmosphere is different here. I like it here. It''s beautiful during the spring season, and the city
epts everyone here," said Vivian.
Vivian learned more about the history of A City after spending a few days reading about it.
She was in love with the city now.
She even thought of staying here to work after she graduated.
Even though Ray might not like the thought of it, it would take a few years before she graduated.
"Here''s your university." Luca pointed at the building as they walked together, heading to the university
entrance.
"Yes, I know that. You brought me here before." Vivian smiled and walked into the university.
"Wee. May I know which course you are majoring in?" There were a few students who stood at the
entrance, weing the new students. One of the girls came forward and greeted Vivian.
"Hello, I''m a postgraduate student majoring in international finance. May I know where I''m supposed to
register?" Vivian replied.
She was not used to speakingnguages she was not familiar with in front of strangers.
"So you''re a senior studying for a master''s degree at our university. What about you?" The student
turned to look at Luca.
"I came to apany her," replied Luca.
"Okay. Nice to meet you. Are you going straight to register for the master''s degree or are you going to
participate in our university''snguage ss?" The student knew many foreigners who came to further
their studies would join anguage ss.
"I''ll be participating in thenguage ss," answered Vivian as she showed the student her admission
letter.
"Okay. This way, please." The student led the way.
"Although you''re a master''s degree student, your first-year studies are mostly rted tonguages.
You''ll be in the same building as the students who''ll be joining the English ss. As for the registration,
you''ll have to check in yourself for the Englishnguage course, then you may head to the
postgraduate booth to apply for your dormitory''s room key," the student exined enthusiastically. She
asked, "Did you book a dormitory room in advance?"
"Yes." Vivian nodded.
The student nodded to tell her that she understood. Then, she led the way for Vivian to check-in.
The check-in progress was a little cumbersome. They were in the queue for quite some time, and only
then did they finish all the procedures.
Then, the student led Vivian to the postgraduate booth and said, "I''m not sure about the procedures for
the postgraduate side. Perhaps I need to find a senior to guide youter."
“Thank you." Luca thanked her.
Vivian thanked her too. "Sorry to bother you."
The student led them to the booth where postgraduate students could check-in.
"Senior, she''s an international postgraduate student. She''s enroled in thenguage ss for a year.
She has finished going through the procedures for the course. Can I leave her to you to guide her?"
The student noticed that only one of the male students was avable, so she went to ask him.
"No problem. Leave it to me. You may go back to your work." The male student smiled and turned
around. He saw Luca first. He was amazed as a hint of surprise shed across his eyes. Then, he saw
Vivian beside her and frowned.
Luca was standing beside Vivian, watching the student''s expression. A disgusted feeling aroused
within her.
In a world obsessed with appearance and vanity, even students were the same as everyone else.
Moreover, these unsophisticated students did not know how to conceal their feelings.
Luca took a step back when he walked toward her.
The male student smiled and said, "Hello,dies. Are you both foreigners? Are you from America?"
He asked Luca because Luca had the facial features of a caucasian.
"I apanied her here." Luca put her arms around Vivian''s and told him that she was not a student.
The male student was stunned for a moment. He was secretly disappointed as he thought he would be
able to be in the same school with such a pretty girl...
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"Okay. This way, please." He changed the subject of the conversation and led the way.
"Vivian, let''s go," Luca spoke in Russian.
"Okay." Vivian nodded and followed behind the male student.
The male student guided them to go through the formalities. Then, he led them to the girls'' dormitory
ording to the university''s allocation of amodation.
"This is the postgraduate students'' dormitory. Let''s go upstairs," said the male student. He led the way
and entered the dormitory. After he greeted the dormitory manager, he led them into the elevator and
headed to the eighth floor.
"This is your dorm," said the male student.
"Thank you." Vivian gave a faint smile.
The male student was not interested in Vivian. Instead, he asked Luca, "Hey, which university are you
in?"
Luca frowned, but before she could answer him, the male student added, "Why don''t we exchange our
contact details? Even though we''re not in the same school, we can hang out and go out for dinner or a
movie date. Besides, your friend''s staying here. You can contact me if anything happens."