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nTranslator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

nThe girl’s beautiful face was covered with tears, and her eyes were red from crying, which made her look like a poor little rabbit. Anyone would feel sorry for such a cute little girl.

nAda patted her back to soothe her. “It’s okay, honey. Don’t cry. Don’t take this stupid competition seriously!”

nPhoebe sobbed. “Dad and Sheldon will definitely blame me…”

n“Don’t be afraid. I’ll talk to your father and brother.”

nPhoebe bit her lips and looked guilty. “Mom, did I embarrass you?”

n“What are you talking about, you silly girl?”

nThis kid was always so sensible.

n“Okay, I’m going to bring you something to eat.” Ada got up and walked out of the door.

nAs soon as she left the room, Phoebe instantly changed her face. She casually took a tissue and wiped her tears gracefully. Her previous look of sadness was gone, and there was a touch of smugness on her face.

nSure enough, playing pitiful worked the best.

nThe Classroom.

nIt was noisy.

nClaire was sleeping with a hat covering her face. Suddenly, her earphones were pulled off.

nWhen she raised her head, a lock of fluffy, curly hair brushed across her nose with a refreshing fragrance.

nAlmost face to face with her, Derek asked her mysteriously. “Where did you go the other day? Why didn’t you tell me when you asked for leave?”

nClaire wanted to kick him in the face.

n“It’s none of your business.”

n“Claire, how can you say that? We are deskmates. What are deskmates? Being deskmates means that we shall share our lives with each other…” Derek twittered like a little sparrow.

nIn the front row, Phoebe pulled out the textbook from her school bag. “The examiners decided on the spur of the moment to add another exam.”

nThe students gathered around her.

n“Didn’t they tell you about that in advance?”

nPhoebe shook her head. “No.”

n“The examiners went too far!”

n“Yes, how could they do that…”

nPhoebe looked frustrated. “I was to blame. I was too nervous.”

nThe crowd was indignant.

n“No, that’s not your fault!”

n“They suddenly added an exam! Anyone would be nervous in that situation.”

nSatisfied with the students’ reactions, Phoebe added. “When they scolded me, I was so scared that I was at a loss as to what to say.”

nThe atmosphere boiled instantly.

n“What? They scolded you?”

n“That’s too much! Are these people worthy of being examiners?”

n“It doesn’t matter if you lose! They are not worthy of you, Princess Phoebe!”

nHearing these words, Claire couldn’t help but chuckle.

nDerek stared at Claire dumbstruck and his eyes almost popped out.

nWas Claire smiling?

nSharing the same desk with her for so long, he had seen her smile for the first time.

n“Claire, what are you laughing at?”

nClaire tilted her head to look at him and slowly uttered three words. “Laughing at morons.”

nWhat?

nDerek looked left and right.

nWho were morons? Was she referring to him?

nThe class bell rang.

nThe class teacher Mr. Jones stood on the podium. “Our class has a new classmate today.”

nHe waved at the door. “Come in.”

nEveryone looked towards the door.

nA petite figure slowly walked into the classroom.

nThe girl was very thin. Huddled up in her overcoat, she looked like a kid wearing her mother’s clothes, and her long hair was tied up at will.

nShe was so ordinary that she could hardly be noticed in a crowd.

nBut what was noticeable was that her eyes were blindfolded by a strip of white cloth.

nMr. Jones said softly, “Introduce yourself first.”

n“My name is Mia Green.” The girl’s voice was high-pitched.

nThen she stopped talking.

nMr. Jones said, “The new classmate can’t see well. We should help her. Mia, please go to your seat.”

nThe girl got off the podium.

nThere was a little ruffian in the class who deliberately stretched his leg into the aisle and his shoulders were shaking with laughter.

nEveryone turned their eyes to the girl and held their breath, waiting for the moment when she tripped over.

nHowever…

nWhen the girl walked in front of the little ruffian, she suddenly stopped, then slowly lifted her foot, and stepped over safely.

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