Chapter 289

The very first challenge of freshman year was the month-long boot camp.

After grabbing lunch at the dining hall, Citrine and her three roommates picked up their training uniforms before heading back to their dorm.

As they returned, a new message popped up in the freshman class group chat:

**Attention all students: Assemble at the sports field at 6:30 a.m. sharp tomorrow!**

**Reply "1" to confirm you've seen this.**

"Six-thirty? That's insane," Ingrid groaned, slumping over her desk as she stared at her phone. Her eyes went wide with disbelief, and she made a strangled noise somewhere between a honk and a wail.

Jane, ever unruffled, added, "And the forecast says it'll be sunny every day this month, with highs around a hundred degrees."

Lisa's eyes widened. "Even working in the fields isn't this brutal. Are they trying to roast us alive?"

a bunch of charcoal sticks," Lisa moaned, glancing down

the other hand, seemed unfazed. She quietly took three small

she smiled. "These are gifts from my

she mentioned her folks. Her cousin Raymond had thought of everything before she

gone out and bought three identical sets of luxury skincare products, insisting that she give them

the package before quickly closing it again, her eyes shining. "I've been eyeing this brand forever but

placed the bag back on the desk. "This set costs nearly three grand. It's way too much." She'd

accept this," Lisa

My family

this would happen. He'd agonized over several brands, trying to strike a balance

into it, and Citrine genuinely wanted her roommates to

coveted skincare set and beamed. "Well, if you insist...

her reluctance. "All right then. Thank you. I guess it'd be rude to say

echoed, her voice soft

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255