Some gatherings end, some begin; the banquet gradually drew to a close.
Inside the Moonriver Suite, all the classmates stared at Andrew Han, stunned, as if they had been turned into statues frozen in their seats.
They were astonished by the truth of the matter and deeply shaken by Andrew Han's words.
But the strongest emotions they felt were admiration and awe.
With just a few words, Andrew Han had deduced the true intention of the middle-aged woman, like an ancient judge solving a case—clear in reasoning, logical, and almost theatrically unbelievable.
As for who Victor Dong was, what his status was, and how much influence Andrew Han truly had—
They were all just high school students, unable to think that deeply, simply admiring Andrew Han. Only the four stunned teachers and a few classmates could connect the dots.
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"Impressive!"
Cathy Feng gave a thumbs-up and giggled.
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"Andrew Han, you're really amazing."
Rina Xu blinked her long lashes twice, her beautiful eyes flashing with surprise as she marveled inwardly.
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"Andrew Han?"
Zoe Li gently furrowed her brows, suddenly recalling the events in the Moonriver Suite.
Vaguely, the impression she once doubted had changed completely. She was still thinking about how to study hard after entering the Academy, while Andrew Han had already stepped into society.
He even possessed an extraordinary status.
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Mr. Lee, the homeroom teacher, and the other three teachers exchanged glances, seeing shock and doubt in each other's eyes, but remained silent.
This student in the class was someone even the teachers couldn't figure out.
Mr. Lee forced a bitter smile, thinking to himself, "Andrew Han must come from an impressive family. Otherwise, how could every word he says carry such presence? Even I can't do that."
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The other students chatted among themselves, sometimes shifting the topic to Andrew Han. Their previous worries had already disappeared without a trace.
Because Andrew Han was sitting right here.
At this moment, Andrew Han was like a pillar holding up the sea, suppressing all negative emotions and restoring the normal atmosphere to the gathering.
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About two and a half hours later.
Inside the Moonriver Suite, the dishes on the table were swept away like clouds, and occasionally, lively singing could be heard.
The faces of the classmates in Class Seven were all filled with smiles. Some chatted about past fun, some planned their vacation, and some dreamed about the distant future.
"Hey, Andrew Han, you're pretty good at singing."
Cathy Feng teased with a smile, picked up a free fruit from the round table, and took a crisp bite of watermelon.
Andrew Han shook his head and chuckled, "If you hadn't all egged me on, I wouldn't have sung at all. I'd hate to scare you with my tone-deaf voice."
Cathy Feng laughed heartily and joked, "At least you know it."
"Not at all, not at all. Actually, Andrew Han sings quite well," Rina Xu chimed in from the side. "His voice is full and magnetic."
"Bravo!"
Cathy Feng couldn't help but nudge Rina Xu, "You actually betrayed your deskmate! Andrew Han clearly sings terribly, and I insist on saying so."
Inside the private room, the atmosphere was both harmonious and lively.
Andrew Han sat in his seat, quietly observing, unable to suppress his smile. Occasionally, he would chime in with a few words.
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Some gatherings end, some begin; the banquet gradually drew to a close.
One by one, the classmates left the Moonriver Suite, walked out of the Riverside Pavilion, and gathered on the right side of the main entrance, ready to hail taxis home.
On the left side, a group of burly men stood, their voices loud and rowdy.
"Classmates!"
Mr. Lee, the homeroom teacher, clapped his hands twice and called out loudly, "Everyone, head home as soon as possible. Girls walking alone, please be extra careful!"
The students responded one after another.
Zoe Li, graceful and poised, walked over to Andrew Han and smiled softly, "Our homes aren't too far apart. How about we share a taxi?"
Andrew Han shook his head, "I used to rent near the school, but I just moved back. I think my place is pretty far from yours."
"Oh, okay."
Zoe Li's expression remained calm as she turned to find her best friend, though a hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes.
Just then—
Beep beep.
A deep black BMW sedan stopped right at the main entrance's right area. Its distinctive, dazzling headlights shone brightly, making the Class Seven students' hearts tremble as they instinctively stepped back.
In an era ruled by money, a luxury car like this was enough to make these high schoolers feel awed.
Click.
Jiang Yuan closed the car door with a flourish and walked over to his classmates with a smile, feeling as if he was basking in the spotlight. The sense of superiority in his heart was greatly satisfied.
It was as if he was walking on clouds, floating.
Andrew Han found it amusing, watching Jiang Yuan approach Zoe Li and her best friend. He couldn't help but smile in reflection—there was no disdain, just the calm detachment of an adult looking at children.
"Time to get a taxi home."
He greeted the classmates around him twice, then passed in front of the BMW and walked to the side of the street, ready to hail a taxi.
Just at that moment—
A loud voice sounded nearby: "Sir?"
Victor Dong, dressed impeccably in a suit, stood at the left side of the main entrance, surrounded by more than twenty burly men. He quickly walked up to Andrew Han and said, "Sir, are you heading home? Why don't I give you a ride?"
"Alright."
Andrew Han nodded, then asked, "What car are you driving?"
Victor Dong pointed to a black car parked twenty meters away. "That Maybach. It's usually used to drive Sir Newman, but I take it out myself sometimes."
Uh...
Andrew Han glanced at his classmates. Some were hailing taxis, while others chatted and watched him curiously.
He pondered, "Could you wait a bit?"
Victor Dong understood immediately and bowed slightly. "Of course, no problem. We'll wait until all your classmates have left before getting in the car."
Andrew Han chuckled softly, "Your car is far too conspicuous."
In Suhe City, a prefecture-level city, a Maybach was an extremely rare sight.
But after entering the martial arts world, especially after meeting Leonard Gao, Andrew Han had lost interest in such symbols of wealth. He didn't want to show off in front of his classmates—it simply wasn't meaningful.
"Actually, this car is prepared for Sir Newman."
Victor Dong gestured with his left arm and stood with Andrew Han near the entrance. "The back seat of that car has only ever been occupied by Sir Newman. When I drive it, I sit alone up front."
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Right side of the main entrance.
Zoe Li and Rina Xu both glanced at Andrew Han with curiosity, a bit surprised that he knew such a charismatic figure.
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It felt as if he had already left his student days behind.
But they didn't know Victor Dong's identity, and could only secretly marvel.
Jiang Yuan, oblivious, acted magnanimously, "Zoe Li, Penny Peng... Shall we get in the car? I can give you both a lift."
Zoe Li couldn't be bothered to respond to Jiang Yuan, but her two best friends quickly agreed.
"Alright, let's go."
Jiang Yuan wore a confident smile, slowly took out his car keys, unlocked the door, and opened the driver's seat. He couldn't help but glance at Andrew Han, who was still standing at the entrance.
Hmph, so what if you're sharp-witted?
You may have been in the spotlight this time, but after the banquet, you'll still be waiting for a taxi at the entrance.
Bang.
Jiang Yuan shut the car door, then kept watching Andrew Han at the entrance, feeling his sense of superiority grow as he sat inside.
Bang bang.
Zoe Li stood outside the car and waved, while her two best friends got in.
"Alright, let's head out." Jiang Yuan grinned, rolled down the window, shouted a couple of goodbyes to his classmates, and glanced at Zoe Li, who still refused to get in. At last, he started the car and drove away.
Little did he know—
Victor Dong smiled and pointed at Jiang Yuan, sighing, "Sir, your classmates are impressive. Driving a BMW at such a young age—it's enviable, tsk tsk."
Andrew Han was speechless. "Enviable?"
Victor Dong spoke sincerely, "Yes, when I was his age, I was just muddling through life. Student days really are wonderful. It's a pity I dropped out early and never got to experience it."
Andrew Han was taken aback, and couldn't help but feel nostalgic.
He and Victor Dong were similar in that neither could relive their student days. Even within the campus, the old mindset was gone.
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Whoosh whoosh.