EBE Chapter 89 Dormitory Turmoil
Chapter 89 Dormitory Turmoil
The gift box looks very exquisite and high-end.
It is square in shape and wrapped in high-quality deep purple velvet, with a band of gold thread inlaid around the edge, the gold thread weaving into exquisite patterns.
A large gold bow is tied to the lid of the box, with the ribbon hanging down naturally and adorned with tiny rhinestones that shimmer softly under the light.
Everyone looked at the gift box in front of them, full of curiosity, but because it looked so high-end, they hesitated for a moment about whether to open it.
While the others were still whispering among themselves, Tang Tang could no longer contain her curiosity. With lightning speed, she deftly untied the ribbon and quickly lifted the lid of the box.
When she saw what was inside, her mouth instantly gaped open in an "O" shape. Then, an incredulous explosion echoed throughout the dormitory: "A complete Apple four-piece set???"
The "Apple four-piece set" refers to the combination of iPhone, iPad, Mac, and iWatch.
I've seen people give out real apples on the first day, but I've never seen anyone give out "apples"!
No wonder the gift box was so heavy that it was difficult to lift; this gift was really too heavy.
Zhou Yue didn't rush to open her gift box. Instead, she bent down slightly, leaned closer to Tang Tang, and asked with surprise and confusion in her bright eyes, "Do you all have them?"
The others also opened their gift boxes one after another.
Shen Shi calmly opened the gift box in front of her, a cold glint flashing in her glasses. She meticulously unpacked one of the iPhones, and when her fingertips touched the metal casing and felt its cold texture, her eyes froze instantly. She said softly, "It's genuine."
Su Yao covered her mouth with both hands in shock, her eyes wide open, and stammered, "No... it's not one of those online pranks. I saw that although the package was for apples, it contained Ferrero Rocher chocolates inside."
Ye Lin couldn't help but gasp softly, her eyes filled with surprise and admiration. She gently stroked the gift box in her hand, her face full of disbelief: "This new roommate is too rich. She gave such an expensive gift right away. I'm a little overwhelmed."
Su Yao said excitedly, "Who cares? They gave it to us sincerely, so let's just accept it."
Ye Lin closed the gift box, remaining noncommittal: "It's fine to accept it, but have you thought about how you're going to reciprocate?"
Su Yao was caught off guard. She was muscular but rather simple-minded. She had never received such an expensive gift before, especially from a complete stranger. She couldn't possibly reciprocate with a gift of equal value.
Tangtang blinked her excited eyes and smiled confidently: "Listen up, everyone. If she gives out an Apple four-piece set, our new roommate is definitely a Shanghai heiress. Maybe she won't even care about returning the favor."
Shen Shi pushed up her glasses, thought for a moment, and said, "It's fine to accept it, but we have to reciprocate. We can't take advantage of others."
Zhou Yue nodded in agreement: "Shen Shi is right, it's a tradition to reciprocate gifts. We can find out her preferences first and then prepare a suitable return gift. Besides, someone who gives such an expensive gift must be warm and generous, and probably easy to get along with."
Tang Tang shook her finger: "No, no, haven't you seen the jokes online? Although the young ladies in Shanghai are rich and generous, giving expensive gifts when they meet, they are very spoiled and have many rules. Once you accept her sweet words, that's when she starts to rule this dormitory."
Su Yao was completely captivated by Bai Li's sweet talk, gently stroking the understated metallic exterior of the MAC with her cheek: "It's only natural to have so many rules. This is an Apple computer that even my dad wouldn't buy for me. At your command, Miss, this old servant makes a grand entrance!"
Ye Lin smiled gently: "It's too early to draw conclusions before we've even gotten to know each other. Maybe she just comes from a wealthy family and is easygoing."
Zhou Yue made the decision: "That's right. When the new roommate arrives, everyone should be enthusiastic and get along well. Now let's think about what gift to give in return."
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Bai Li took some time in the afternoon to come to the dormitory, hoping to meet her new roommates and get to know them. However, when she opened the dormitory door, it was empty, which was a bit of a disappointment.
However, she didn't delay for long. The NPC butlers each performed their duties and quickly renovated the dormitory.
Once everything was arranged, she placed carefully prepared gifts on each person's bed and quietly left.
The main purpose of coming to school today is to register my student status with the academic affairs office and complete some procedures.
Unexpectedly, the moment I walked into the Academic Affairs Office and showed my ID card, I received a warm welcome from the teachers there, a welcome that seemed a little too enthusiastic.
The moment the receptionist at the Academic Affairs Office saw Bai Li's identity information, her normally calm expression suddenly seemed to be injected with some kind of vitality. Her eyes lit up abruptly, and she looked at Bai Li as if she had seen a celebrity.
Immediately afterward, the receptionist reached for the internal phone with lightning speed, her voice tinged with excitement: "Director Huang, Ms. Bai Li has arrived."
A short while later, Director Huang, who was slightly overweight, hurriedly came out of the inner office.
He was all smiles, so exaggerated that they seemed to fill his entire face. As soon as he saw Bai Li, he quickly extended both hands and shook her hand with utmost respect.
At the same time, he bowed slightly and walked humbly toward Bai Li's office.
"Ms. Bai, a warm welcome to our school! Your presence is a great honor for our institution!"
Director Huang's voice was full of flattery and enthusiasm. "I am the head of the Academic Affairs Office. My surname is Huang. This is my business card."
As he spoke, he quickly pulled a business card from his pocket and handed it to Bai Li with both hands. “Next time you come, you might as well let me know in advance. I will definitely wait here to welcome you personally. This time, I really couldn’t take good care of you and could only serve you some simple tea. I hope you can forgive me.”
Bai Li was completely bewildered by this sudden turn of events.
Am I some kind of esteemed person?
Or is this the typical service attitude of your school?
That's so exaggerated?
She waved her hand somewhat awkwardly, trying to make her tone sound natural: "It's okay, I'm just here to complete the enrollment procedures."
Upon hearing this, Director Huang immediately replied politely:
"The office outside is already processing your application urgently. Please wait here for a moment, and it will be done very quickly. Ms. Bai, are you just here to complete some paperwork today? Would you like me to show you around the campus? The library you donated is now officially open and in use."
Bai Li was completely puzzled.
When did I ever invest in a library?
She maintained a calm demeanor, a polite smile on her lips, and slowly said, "Let's talk about it after I finish the formalities."
But she was already frantically calling out to Xiao Hao in her heart: "Xiao Hao, Xiao Hao, Xiao Hao! What's going on? What's going on? What's going on?"
Bai Li almost instantly realized that her status as an auditor was probably not so simple.
Xiao Hao's childish voice rang in my mind: "Host, don't worry, Xiao Hao will go and check the situation for you."
Bai Li took a deep breath, forcing a smile: "Quick! It's urgent!"
Xiao Hao immediately replied as a reflex: "I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush."
Bai Li admits that Xiao Hao is really good at catching jokes, but at this moment, Bai Li really couldn't hold back.
It's better to rely on yourself than on Xiao Hao; we need to figure out what's going on as soon as possible.