Chapter 24

Chapter 24: Chapter 24

A few minutes later, Joshua called, his voice full of surprise, "Eliana, what's the deal with the transfer? I can earn my tuition myself!" "You're still a student, you should focus on your studies, otherwise, if you encounter difficulties in your courses, or even can't graduate, then what?" I'm lying on the bed, my voice a little lazy, "the city's best College is a solid school. You shouldn't waste your time on endless part time jobs. You should focus on your studies, your future will be bright. Pay me back when you graduate and find a job." "..." Joshua seemed to choke up a bit. Suddenly I felt bad, and I wondered if I was being too cunning, taking advantage of such an innocent kid. Joshua thought I was being kind, but in fact, I was just playing nice. Given Joshua's background, for him to get into the city's best College and survive there, he has to work harder than others. All things considered, I genuinely admire such a persistent person. "Enough said, if you're short of cash, just let me know. You can think of it as me sponsoring you, pay me back when you graduated and get a job. If you really feel guilty, then pay me back a little more as interest." I said. This money isn't a big deal to me, but it gives me a sense of balance, and it helps Joshua, so it's a win- win. I guess Joshua really had no other options, otherwise, he wouldn't still be working part-time the day before school starts. After hanging up, Joshua accepted the transfer. He replied, "Thank you, Eliana, I'll definitely pay you back!" I didn't reply, just put my phone aside and went to sleep. The next morning, I got up early, got dressed up, the white dress made me look elegant and sophisticated, and a light makeup made me look refreshed. I grabbed my cello and had James drive me to the College.

Upon returning to campus, I was filled with emotion. Seeing those vibrant freshmen reminded me of my own college days, it felt like they were just yesterday. Back then I was so excited I wanted to jump for joy, the thought of finally going to the same university as Damon made me more excited than winning the lottery. I followed the route from my memory to the concert hall of the music department, a place all music students would pass by. It was surrounded by transparent floor-to-ceiling windows, with a stepped stage in the middle. There were fifty-two of the graduating students performing today, and we were playing The Blue, a classic piece. The positions on the stage were already arranged. After we quickly settled in our places and got ready, there was no rehearsal or practice, we relied solely on our mutual understanding. We are all talented graduates from the music department of the College. Even after years of social grind, we still maintained our skills, otherwise, we wouldn't dare to take this challenge. As the melody started, I felt the passion and vitality in the music, and I was completely relaxed. The gathering crowd made our makeshift orchestra even more energetic. We played several classic pieces in a row until noon. The enthusiastic applause made me feel extremely satisfied. As I looked around the crowd, I saw Joshua standing there, his eyes bright and focused on me. When he caught my gaze, he waved shyly but friendly. nodded at him with a smile. After the orchestra dispersed, I walked up to him and greeted him. "Eliana, I didn't know you played the cello, that's amazing!" Joshua praised me without hesitation. "My major in college was the cello." I carried my cello and chatted with Joshua as we walked, the environment made me feel much younger, like I was back in college. "I think girls who like music are very charming." The wound on Joshua's face was almost healed, but there were still scars at the corners of his mouth and eyes. He was dressed in sportswear, looking energetic. When he said this, I felt a little charmed by him. Could he already have feelings for me?

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