By the time the classroom filled up, it was almost time to start.

Wang Manman took Xu Ye straight up to the podium. Zhang Xinzhou glanced left at Jiang Wei, then right at Jiang Chao. Stuck between them, he suddenly felt like he was sitting on pins and needles. He saw an empty seat nearby and was about to get up and move.

"Don't move!" Jiang Wei snapped, and Zhang Xinzhou froze on the spot.

He opened his mouth to explain.

Jiang Wei cut in again. "Move, and you're dead."

Zhang Xinzhou meekly sat back down.

The host opened the event and soon stepped down. Xu Ye stood onstage with the mic and began his talk.

The interview at his own school had given him some experience. He hadn't prepared a thing this time either, but he kept it lively from start to finish…

It seemed that no matter where he was, he was always the center of attention.

Zhang Xinzhou admired Xu Ye. He'd always felt his roommate had a maturity most people their age didn't. That was why he'd been willing to follow his lead since freshman year, even back when Xu Ye had less money than he did.

Thirty-some minutes later, Xu Ye bowed his thanks, and warm applause broke out across the room. He shot Zhang Xinzhou a look, and Zhang Xinzhou walked up to the podium, his heart in his throat.

He had nowhere near the same stage presence. Luckily, his nerves didn't make him rush. He just lacked experience.

Last of all, Jiang Wei was invited up too. She kept her usual pride. She didn't have Xu Ye's gift for public speaking, but for a first time, she'd done pretty well.

But not once did she notice the pride and emotion on Jiang Chao's face.

The event ended.

The students in the classroom trickled out.

Xu Ye went over and shook Jiang Chao's hand. Just as he was about to leave with Zhang Xinzhou, Jiang Wei went around the two of them and walked out ahead.

Jiang Chao hurried after her. "Weiwei, talk to…