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As the lunch break ended, the whole school calive with laughter and music. Every classroom was bustling

with activity, the air filled with performances of all kinds.

Tables lining both sides were piled high with all sorts of snacks and drinks, while everyone was laughing and

horsing around.

Zinnia munched on potato chips and sipped her milkshake while watching the performances. With the curtains

drawn, leaving only the specially arranged ambient lights, a beautiful Christmas tree stood in the corner, and

soft music drifted through the room.

Singing, dancing, chess, painting, piano and violin performances, skits—you nit, they had it.

Everyone in the class was multi-talented, each privately tutored by renowned masters hired by their wealthy

families. Even their casual performances were a true feast for the eyes.

The phone on the table chimed. Zinnia set down her drink and picked it up—a message from Yannis.

Yannis: [Heard your school’s having an event today?]

Zinnia hadn't expected him to know. She texted back: [Yeah? How'd you find out?]

Yannis: [Someone told me. Word is, you're playing the zither?]

Zinnia: [Yep. My classmates wanted to hear.]

Yannis glanced at the executives presenting below and checked his watch. He had no idea when Zinnia’s

performance would start or if he could make it in time. He'd asked that brat Maisie, but she still hadn't replied.

Yannis quickly typed: [When's your performance?]

Zinnia grabbed a bag of Cheetos and took a bite. She glanced at the program list on Lydia's desk-she was

scheduled last. Still ages away, probably another two or three hours to go, around five o'clock. Zinnia texted

back: [I'm last. Still ages away.]

Yannis: [What time? I'll pick you up after school.]

Zinnia checked the schedule and texted Yannis the time. But when she read that he would be coming to pick her

up, the corners of her rosy lips curled up in a secret smile.

“What's got you smiling?” Lydia asked as she sat down beside Zinnia, topping up her half-finished milkshake.

“Oh, nothing, Lydia. Did your performance just end?” Zinnia turned off her phone, only then realizing the show

had already finished.

Lydia was begged by her classmates to play the lute for them. Had it not been for her last performance, they

would never have known she could play at all.

They’d known her for two years, but Lydia had always kept this talent hidden. Whenever there was an event,

she'd just take on the role of the host, never showing off her skills.

Yet no one expected | vdia to be such a masterful lute player. Only recently did they learn that her mother,

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Bonnie, was a renowned lute master who had trained under legendary masters. Before her condition worsened,

Bonnie would personally teach Lydia the instrument.

“Yeah, just finished performing. Want sroasted chickpeas?” Lydia offered with no more questions. She

picked up the packet of roasted chickpeas from her desk, tore open the wrapper, and handed it to Zinnia.

“Lydia, these roasted chickpeas are amazing,” Zinnia said, taking a bite. The chickpeas were so good.

She thought, ‘Honestly, is there anything Lydia can’t do? She cooks, bakes little cakes, makes all kinds of snacks,

aces her studies, and even knows how to code.

“I've prepared schickpeas at home, but haven't roasted them yet. If you like, you can cover tomorrow

to get some,” Lydia said, her clear eyes lighting up with a smile as she saw how much Zinnia liked them.

“Sure. I'd love to visit your mom too,” Zinnia cheerfully agreed.

With Zinnia’s cheerful agreement, Lydia's heart leaped. She was already planning tomorrow's treats: butter

cookies-Zinnia’s favorite-lemonade she’d mentioned wanting yesterday, and a chocolate cake.

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“Zinnia? Zinnia! It's your turn.” Maisie dashed over, her face lit up with excitement. Break talways flew by,

and in a blink, it was Zinnia’s turn to perform.

The rest of the class sat up straight, all eyes fixed on her with eager anticipation.

“Okay.” Zinnia had just finished munching on spotato chips, her hands covered in crumbs as she was about

to grab a tissue to wipe them.

Zinnia felt a soft touch on her fingers. She looked down to see Lydia gently wiping her hands with a sue. Before

Zinnia could process why this felt oddly intimate, Lydia withdrew her hand, patted Zinnia's little finger, and said,

“Go on, Zinnia.”

“Thanks, Lydia,” Zinnia said. With trunning out, She jogged to center stage.

Ethan and the others had already helped move the zither into place, with a simple wooden stool set beside it.

Zinnia’s outfit today was perfectly suited for the occasion-a flowing white evening gown with delicate lace

details and subtle floral patterns, a gift from Yvette.

Zinnia had always loved elegant dresses and sophisticated gowns. Yvette, her mother, was delighted to discover

this shared passion, and their close bond grew even stronger.

Every tYvette ordered new clothes for herself, she would send Zinnia a whole batch-more than Zinnia could

ever wear, even if she changed outfits every day.

Maisie styled Zinnia’s hair into an elegant braided updo, half-pinned up with the rest cascading over her right

shoulder. Adorned with tiny pearls and a small tiara, the hairstyle highlighted Zinnia’s delicate features.

It softened her demeanor while her willowy back remained poised and straight. A loose strand of hair curled

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In fact, Maisie had learned to create such elegant updos by watching the stylist work on Yvette’s hair.

Meanwhile, outside the classroom, the principal, his face torn between respectful decorum and barely contained

delight, gazed at the tall, upright figure ahead-Yannis.

He could hardly believe his luck:

Yannis had cin person to pledge

the donation of a IR@Es Bullbing.

The thdbght War the students would

soon have even more books made

the principal so overjoyed he thought

his face might crack from grinning.

Without hesitation, he gathered a group of teachers and staff to accompany Yannis on a tour of the campus.

The principal said, “Mr. Perkins, we are deeply grateful for your generous donation of a new library to our

school-"

As they neared Yannis’s destination, Yannis turned to the entourage behind him and said, “Lettake a look

around on my own. No need to accompany us any further.”

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“Go ahead,” said Yannis.

The principal led the others away, leaving only Yannis and Toby in the hallway.

Class 19's classroom stood just two meters ahead, its door shut and curtains drawn tight. Yannis pulled phone.

Inside the classroom, Ethan stood a short distance away, hand hovering over the light controls. He called out,

“Zinnia, all set?”

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Ready,” Zinnia said, glancing at the

zither before her. She plucked a

string, releasing a cleapymelddidls

note, ThisQither is truly exquisite,

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“Lights out,” Ethan announced, hitting the switch.

The classroom plunged into darkness, but in the blink of an eye, all eyes were drawn to the center, where a

warm golden spotlight illuminated Zinnia.

Her petite, slender figure was bathed in a soft halo, stunningly beautiful-radiating light as if she were the very

embodiment of radiance itself.

A corner of the curtain was lifted, and the scene inside was revealed to Yannis. In that instant, his heart skipped

a beat-a feeling that would linger for a long, long time.

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