Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Blind Date
Leah Thorne listens, is this something people should say?
Serena Sterling remained silent; she just knew she was telling the truth.
Leah Thorne, Serena, you were personally invited to study abroad by the principal of The St. Lyra Academy at age 15, right? While Yasmine Sterling got into The St. Lyra Academy through Mr. Crawford picking her on the sly. You’re really annoying, always avoiding Yasmine Sterling. It looks like she’s going to be utterly furious with you this time.
Serena Sterling thought for a moment, she’s always copying the paths I’ve walked, but unfortunately, she’s playing with the leftovers I discarded; what can I do?
Leah Thorne, I’m not chatting with you anymore; the world of academic elites is always envious.
Serena Sterling put away her phone with a smile. At this moment, Shania dashed over, "Serena, there’s trouble, that Yasmine... Yasmine, she..."
"Shania, speak slowly, look at you panting like this." Serena Sterling patted Shania’s back.
"Serena, why aren’t you worried at all? Forget what’s going on online, now Yasmine... she brought Professor Quinn from The St. Lyra Academy to the Concordiat Research Institute, Director Pace is entertaining her!" Shania was in a panic.
Yasmine Sterling brought her mentor, Professor Quinn, to the Concordiat Research Institute?
Serena Sterling poured a glass of water and handed it to Shania, "I know now, have some water."
Shania, "..."
At this moment, Joan Alden walked over, swiftly brushing away the gloom and wearing a look like he was here to watch the show, "Serena Sterling, Professor Quinn is at our Concordiat now, and he wants to meet you. Director Pace asked you to go to the office immediately."
It’s over, Shania grabbed Serena Sterling’s sleeve, "Serena, that Professor Quinn relishes his protégé Yasmine; later, she’s sure to humiliate you to avenge Yasmine."
Serena Sterling blinked her long lashes, "Shania, don’t be afraid, I’ll go meet them."
"Serena, I’ll go with you!" Shania was worried, and quickly followed.
Both had gone, and Zane Crawford, who had originally been napping at the desk, slowly opened his dark eyes and sat up.
At this moment, Wade approached, "Second Young Master, you’re awake?"
Zane Crawford picked up a medical book, lazily flipped through two pages, and said, "Is Aunt coming over soon?"
Wade respectfully replied, "Aunt is the principal of The St. Lyra Academy in Ferelden, and her work is quite busy. However, I think Madam mentioned on the phone that Aunt might fly to Bayside in the next few days to first visit the old lady at Orchid Court, and secondly... for your marriage, Second Young Master. Your fiancée hasn’t been found yet, and Aunt seems... to be planning to introduce you to a genius girl for a blind date."
As soon as the words were out, Zane Crawford directly closed his medical book, tossing it onto the table with a "smack."
Wade was so scared that he dared not breathe.
...
Serena Sterling and Shania arrived at Piper Pace’s office. Piper Pace was warmly receiving Professor Quinn. Today, Yasmine Sterling was wearing a pink dress, with delicate nude makeup, standing sweetly and tenderly beside Professor Quinn. The atmosphere inside was quite pleasant.
Serena Sterling knocked on the door, then confidently walked in, "Director Pace, you called for me?"
Her arrival abruptly interrupted the harmonious atmosphere in the office. Professor Quinn raised his head, his gaze falling on Serena Sterling, scrutinizing her thoroughly, "You’re Serena Sterling?"
Serena Sterling looked at Professor Quinn, "Yes, Professor Quinn, that’s me."
Professor Quinn snorted, "I heard you’re quite a celebrity now, more famous than those popular stars, and you married the CEO of The Crawford Group, becoming a wealthy young lady overnight. I’ve heard about your reputation back at The St. Lyra Academy; I especially came to see you today."
People like Professor Quinn, who dabble in medicine, don’t read gossip and entertainment news. Certainly, Yasmine Sterling must have said a lot of bad things about her in front of Professor Quinn. Serena Sterling looked at Professor Quinn with bright, sincere eyes, saying nothing.
Piper Pace coughed once, "Serena Sterling, why don’t you pour some tea for Professor Quinn."
"Alright." Serena Sterling stepped forward to pour tea for Professor Quinn.
Professor Quinn looked at Serena Sterling, "How old are you now?"
Serena Sterling, "Just turned 20."
"20? Usually, good families’ daughters at 20 are still studying deep, why aren’t you studying? What’s your major, under whom?"
Generally, 20-year-old girls indeed attend university, like Leah Thorne, who, despite being in the entertainment industry, is still a sophomore at Beidian University.
At this moment, Yasmine Sterling quickly chimed in, "Mentor, Serena is just a high school graduate, she doesn’t have any degree, diploma, or major, let alone a teacher..."
Actually, in the medical field, having a prominent mentor is highly significant; it’s like one’s façade and trademark. For instance, Yasmine studied under Professor Quinn, so with his arrival, she’s all radiant.
"What?" Professor Quinn furrowed his brow, quickly looking at Piper Pace, "Director Pace, Serena Sterling is only a high school graduate; how could she pass admission with such qualifications? Since when has the Concordiat’s threshold dropped this low?"
Piper Pace, much like Professor Quinn, placed a high value on a person’s academic qualifications and medical experience. But Serena Sterling had none of those, and her background was rather vague.
Piper Pace smiled awkwardly; she couldn’t simply say Serena Sterling was parachuted by our principal, and the principal is pretty bootlicking toward Serena Sterling, even volunteered to be her teacher!
"Professor Quinn, have some tea." Piper Pace changed the topic.
However, Professor Quinn was very dissatisfied, "Serena Sterling, every young lady must focus on her conduct, education, and demeanor, not dabbling in sketchy, murky affairs all the time. Yasmine is my prized protégé; she’s exceptionally talented in medicine and stands out brilliantly. You might never reach Yasmine’s heights, but you can’t give up on yourself and sink this low."
Professor Quinn was a scholar; when criticizing, even his words were refined. Her disdain, contempt, and dislike toward Serena Sterling were apparent.
Yasmine Sterling was quite smug; a few days ago, she looked sickly, but now her lips were red and teeth white. She proudly stood by Professor Quinn’s side, looking down on Serena Sterling.
No matter how capable Serena Sterling was, she was still an empty vessel. How could a medical failure compete with her, a medical genius?
Once she ruins Serena Sterling’s reputation, Hayden Crawford will naturally despise her and divorce her!
Serena Sterling poured Professor Quinn a cup of tea, then smiled confidently without groveling, "Professor Quinn, I’ve learned a lot; I’ll work hard in the future."
Both Professor Quinn and Yasmine Sterling felt like their punches were on cotton; this Serena Sterling was slippery and couldn’t be fazed.
"Director Pace, I came over today to borrow a copy of the ’Da Luo Heart Sutra’ from the Concordiat. I heard the ’Da Luo Heart Sutra’ is in your library. Why not let Serena Sterling find it for me now?"