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    Kaylee’s crying gave Violeta an instant headache. She swiveled back to her bunk, announcing. “I need


    rest now. If you’re nning to cry, go do it outside.”


    Zelena became the talk of the freshmen after the incident. Cleverly, to repa delivery of ten whole


    roastedmbs, winning back some favor


    her image, the organized the


    Zelena obtained a forged sick leave report that hinted at her connections with the school higher–ups.


    The instructor looked the other way; the aroma of roastedmb was just too tempting!


    Later that night, everyone gathered for a feast of roastedmb, excluding Kaylee and Violeta.


    Despite the tempting aroma, Kaylee heeded Violeta’s advice and opted for diligent ointment application


    and a break from spicy food.


    Violeta was a bit of an oddball. She sat aside, nibbling on her snacks.


    Kaylee approached Violeta, murmuring, “Is she intentionally trying to mess with me or what? With my


    face under stress and looking so damn sensitive and ugly, she’s got the nerve to indulge in roasted


    lamb!”


    “Hey, I got my hands on this ointment through someone. I used it for two days, and my face genuinely


    improved. It’s like magic and super affordable. How did you find out about it, by the way?”


    “Oh. I’ve got some jello here. Want some?”


    The ever–talkative Kaylee positioned herself next to Violeta, keeping the conversation alive without a


    break. Violeta hardly acknowledged her presence, and Kaylee happily continued her one–woman


    show.


    Initially, Kaylee thought Violeta was just acting distant. However, after spending more time together.


    Kaylee realized that Violeta didn’t enjoy talking but had a genuinely good heart.


    Since the entire ss, except Violeta and Kaylee, skipped Zelena’s roastedmb treat, they became


    the talk of the town the next day.


    “Oh my gosh! I nearly had a heart attack looking at her terrifying face!”


    “Yeah, it could be some contagious disease. I’m steering clear, anyway.”


    “Well, birds of a feather, right?! Now she’s stuck hanging out with Violeta, the other weirdo in the ss!


    Judging by her sorry state, I bet Kaylee’s face is probably in ruins!”


    Zelena intensely disliked Kaylee, but her primary aim was to ensure Violeta had neither friends nor


    backups.


    To sabotage their friendship. After a couple of days, Zelena brought a set of high–end skincare


    products to give Kaylee, hoping to win her.


    “Hi, Kaylee, give these skincare products a shot. They work wonders for your face, especially with


    those rashes. It should help!”


    While Kaylee was applying the ointment rmended by Violeta to her face, she caught on to


    Zelena’s intentions and became visibly annoyed.


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    you don’t want it, toss it away yourself. Do I look like your maid? What a joke!”


    Taken aback by Kaylee’s insult, Zelena suppressed her anger, mindful of the onlookers in the tent.


    “You’ve got it wrong, my dear. I haven’t used these myself. Look at what you’re using: it’s too cheap.


    I’ve got you a high–end skincare product; this should cost over twenty thousand!”


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    Zelena deliberately mentioned the price to underscore her generosity, drawing the attention of those


    around them.


    Kaylee used to have a different idea about Violeta because of ack of understanding. Zelena


    intentionally misled her into thinking Violeta was a malicious and fake rich girl.


    However, after spending this past week with Violeta, Kaylee realized Violeta was genuinely a good


    person. much better than the fake and malicious Zelena by a long shot!


    Just then, Violeta walked over, holding a hat.


    Seeing her, Kaylee quickly jogged over with a cute fangirl expression.


    “Hey, wait for me, Violeta! Let’s head to the assembly together!”


    Judging by Kaylee’s demeanor, it was evident she had fallen entirely under Violeta’s charm.


    On the other side, Zelena, clutching her skincare products, stood there with a gloomy expression.


    Trash attracts trash; ssic!” Zelena mused. ‘Looks like I can finally stop wasting my valuable time on


    this small–minded girl. I doubt Kaylee will achieve much; I bet she’ll end up as a performance ss


    teacher at T University!


    Zelena strategically built connections with those on the path to significant achievements, fully aware of


    the importance ofworking in her career, especially at this juncture!


    Kaylee and Violeta exited the tent together.


    On the way, Kaylee resumed her constant chatter, “Who does Zelena think she is? She must have


    hidden motives. Now that my face has finally cleared up, and if I go back to using her skincare


    products, it’s likely to worsen again!”


    Violeta nced at her face, “Your skin has improved significantly.”


    Kaylee was pleased with the praise. Her eyes lit up, “Right? Do you also think my face has gotten


    much better? I thought it was just me overthinking. Hey, Violeta, I appreciate your affirmation!”


    Before long, they arrived at the assembly point together, and the entire team was there waiting.


    The chief instructor announced that the military training was nearing its end. Today, they would form


    teams and undergo a night exercise carrying weights over the mountains. The first ten teams to reach


    the destination would receive a spécial honor from the school.


    Hearing this, everyone sighed.


    The instructor coldly scanned the crowd, and everyone fell silent.


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    Initially, they had the liberty to assemble their teams, with the instructor assigning the remaining


    participants.


    The top ten teams in the mountain exercise stood to gain a school reward worth fifty thousand and a


    solo dormitory. This proposition proved tempting for everyone.


    Not everyone could readily pull out fifty thousand among the several thousand freshmen present, not to


    mention the added allure of a single–person dormitory!


    At T University, students living in the building with solo dorms were automatically assumed to be


    wealthy and privileged. Once settled in, knowing a few people guaranteed a significant leap in social


    circles!


    As teams formed, all eyes turned to Violeta, who was acknowledged as having the strongest overall


    strength in the ss.


    However, since everyone had previously isted her, actively inviting her to join a team now would be


    too awkward.


    Kaylee approached Violeta and proposed, “Violeta, let’s team up!”


    Violeta didn’t say no.


    Yet, with two already on the team, there were still two vacant spots. The rest of the girls went quiet for a


    moment, then hastily extended invitations to Violeta to join their teams.


    Observing from a distance, Zelena saw them clustering around Violeta like a swarm of bees drawn to a


    flower.


    She couldn’t help but disdainfully roll her eyes and thought. Only fifty thousand made them act like


    this? Haven’t they seen money before?


    As for the solo dormitory, Zelena had already secured one through connections, even though she


    wouldn’t be living there.


    However, for expanding her socialwork, it was still valuable.


    She didn’t need to rely on getting into the top ten for these rewards, Therefore, she needed to attach


    more importance to it. But for Violeta, after leaving the ke family, she must need this fifty thousand!


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