Following Sylvia Snow's instructions, Yvette Liu drove her sports car to the front of a school. There, a beautiful white marble archway towered above, with the words "Elite English Academy" engraved in both Chinese and English.
"Mm, this is the place. Yvette, drive inside—there's a parking lot just beyond the gate. Park the car, and then we'll walk in together!" Sylvia Snow said, her pretty face tinged with shyness.
"Hehe, got it!" Yvette Liu followed Sylvia's directions and drove into the academy. Shawn Young was surprised to see the parking lot already packed with luxury cars—Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches, all new and flashy. It looked like a supercar show! Even Yvette's red Ferrari didn't stand out much here.
Once Yvette parked, the three of them got out. Shawn Young felt a rush of excitement as Sylvia Snow and Yvette Liu each took one of his arms, their soft, springy bodies pressing tightly against him. The warmth and gentle friction of their touch was both enjoyable and strangely thrilling.
"Mm, just like this. Let's walk inside together!" Sylvia Snow shyly tightened her hold on Shawn Young's arm as she spoke.
"Uh, Sylvia, what exactly do you want me to do here?" Shawn Young still wasn't clear about the role he was supposed to play.
"Hehe, Shawn, do you know what this place is?" Yvette Liu suddenly asked from his left side.
"Of course I don't! But it looks like some kind of school, right?" Shawn Young replied, shaking his head.
"That's right! This is Elite English Academy, a super famous private school in Hong Kong. Every student here comes from a rich or powerful family!" Yvette Liu explained with a smile.
"Oh, I see! So are we here just to check the place out today?" Shawn Young asked curiously.
"Hehe, Shawn, besides showing you around today, there's something even more important I need you to help with!" Yvette Liu said excitedly.
"Oh! What is it exactly?" Shawn Young asked.
"Mm, today you're going to play the role of my boyfriend! I made a bet with some people that I'd bring a handsome boyfriend to my birthday party. If they all agree he's a hottie, I win!" Sylvia Snow said, blushing deeply.
"Ah! So that's what this is about! Why did you suddenly make a bet with someone?" Shawn Young was stunned—girls really are impossible to figure out.
"Hehe, Shawn, you have no idea! Actually, the whole bet started because of me!" Yvette Liu laughed.
"Because of you? How so? You're not a student here at Elite English Academy, are you?" Shawn asked quickly.
"I'm not a student at Elite English Academy, but a few days ago I came to visit Sylvia, and saw her being bullied by a group of girls. After I found out what was going on, I learned that Sylvia is the campus belle—the dream girl of every guy here. The other girls were jealous of her beauty, so they ganged up to bully her. I couldn't stand it, so I argued with them!" Yvette Liu explained.
"Hmm? And then? They didn't give you any trouble, did they?" Shawn Young asked, frowning.
"Not really, but they said Sylvia was acting stuck-up. They claimed that even though lots of talented guys at school have crushes on her, she ignores them, and none of them get special treatment. So they said Sylvia looks down on them, and that she couldn't find a boyfriend better than any guy at Elite English Academy! I told them Sylvia's boyfriend would be way better than any of them!" Yvette Liu said angrily.
"Uh, and then?" Shawn Young finally understood the gist of the situation, and couldn't help but feel amused by all the drama between these girls.
"Then I used you as my bet! I know you'll do great, Shawn! Let those jealous girls envy us! Hehe." Yvette Liu said confidently.
"Uh, Yvette, that's enough. Let's go inside—they should all be waiting for us." Sylvia Snow urged, her face flushed.
The campus was filled with wide, beautiful walkways and European-style buildings. There was a gorgeous domed library, and the roads were lined with French plane trees and other evergreens, lush and vibrant even in this season. Arm in arm, Yvette Liu and Sylvia Snow strolled with Shawn Young through the academy grounds.
Stylish, well-dressed students passed by, but when they saw the three walking so closely together, they looked astonished—some even covered their mouths in shock.
Shawn Young felt like they were being watched and asked Sylvia, "Uh, Sylvia, why are all these students looking at us like that?"
Sylvia Snow shook her head and laughed, "Haha, don't worry. Soon, even more people will be staring at us! Just stay cool!" she said, pulling Shawn along.
"Wow! The legendary ice queen Sylvia brought a super handsome guy today—and he's got a busty beauty with him too! Who is that hottie?" a group of girls whispered excitedly as the trio walked by.
A few beautiful girls walked up, followed by some eager boys. "Wow! He's so handsome!" one pretty girl shouted when she saw Shawn Young.
Her shout drew everyone's attention, and all eyes turned to Shawn Young.
The other girls heard her and teased, "Zhang Xueyun, you're such a hopeless romantic..." but their voices were full of envy.
"Tch, it's just a guy! We're no different. What's the big deal?" The boys muttered, clearly annoyed.
"Haha, you guys must be jealous because someone is actually more handsome than you for once! That's rare—there aren't many people who can make you jealous, but here he is. And Sylvia, the campus belle, is welcoming him herself! Plus, there's a gorgeous busty girl hanging on his arm too. Are sparks flying between those three?" Zhang Xueyun speculated enviously.
Hearing all the gossip, Yvette Liu and Sylvia Snow exchanged proud smiles, tightened their grip on Shawn Young's arm, and walked into a beautifully decorated Gothic building, leaving the crowd to daydream.
Inside, they found a spacious, luxurious hall filled with stylish young men and women. The hall was carpeted in red, with huge crystal chandeliers overhead, marble walls, elegant tables and chairs, and all kinds of exquisite food and drinks. The whole place exuded a noble atmosphere.
"Hehe, now it's your time to shine! I'm going to grab some snacks—you two show off a little and give them something to talk about!" Yvette Liu grinned mischievously and headed for the refreshments.
"Oh wow, look who's here! It's the legendary Sylvia, the hardest girl to win over in Elite English Academy history! And she brought a super handsome guy! Looks like I lost the bet with Sylvia this time!" A fashionable, slim girl exclaimed as she spotted them.
Her outburst drew everyone's attention in the hall. Sylvia blushed, but pressed herself closer to Shawn Young's arm and led him toward the center of the hall.