You know, based on a monthly salary of 800, even two years of my father's wages wouldn't add up to twenty thousand!

Why is it so much?

Of course, he wouldn't show this surprise on his face. He just glanced over it briefly, then calmly signed his name and handed the document back, “Does this look okay to you?” The police officer noticed every change in Eric Bennett's expression and couldn't help but nod to himself.

Considering that if Eric Bennett hadn't acted, the criminal might have fired a gun and endangered the lives of the public, the higher authorities decided to award a bonus of twenty thousand yuan.

The procedures were completed quickly. Eric Bennett politely greeted several police officers and then took his leave to go home.

As soon as he entered the house, Eric Bennett couldn't help but burst out laughing. With this money plus the demolition compensation, he could at least buy an apartment in a better environment. If Bandai adopted his animation script, there would surely be a large sum of money as well. In that case, buying a two-bedroom apartment within the Second Ring Road wouldn't be a problem!

Chapter 6: Slipping a Love Letter to the Teacher

Early the next morning.

Eric Bennett, with a nervous heart, strolled slowly toward school. His family's bungalow wasn't far from the school; it only took ten minutes on foot.

The Affiliated High School of Normal University, located on South Xinhua Street in Xuanwu District, is a key city high school with both junior and senior sections. It has a great reputation in Fengyang City. In fact, most parents are willing to spend a lot of money to pull strings if their children's scores aren't high enough.

Actually, both Eric Bennett and Brian Harper had average grades; they only managed to get in by performing above their usual level during the entrance exam, just barely making the cutoff.

Just as Eric Bennett was feeling sentimental, he caught a glimpse out of the corner of his eye of Brian Harper riding a Giant mountain bike, charging over energetically. His outfit startled Eric Bennett.

A short-sleeved shirt in bright red and green, so vivid it was almost blinding, and his buzz cut had clearly been styled with some kind of hair gel, each strand standing up like a hedgehog.

It seemed Brian Harper was truly determined to find a girlfriend. But, this look might actually have the opposite effect.

Without another word, Eric Bennett lifted his foot and walked inside, only to hear Brian Harper shouting behind him, “Haozi, wait for me! Why are you walking so fast?” With that getup, Eric Bennett really didn't want to embarrass himself by being seen together.

There were two reasons for returning to school today: first, to get measured for custom school uniforms, and second, to be assigned to classes and seats.

On a rather prominent blackboard, Eric Bennett found his own name, then glanced over the other students in Class One. Hmm, not much different from his memory, except for one name, Emma Carter, which seemed unfamiliar.

But Eric Bennett wasn't too surprised. After all, memories from ten years ago are bound to have some gaps.

He figured this girl named Emma Carter was probably the type who was very unremarkable, someone who left no impression at all.

The classroom for Senior One, Class One, located on the first floor of the teaching building, was already full of students. Everyone seemed quite reserved, only occasionally greeting those nearby.

Eric Bennett's mind wasn't on this. Besides, he was already very familiar with everyone, so he didn't bother to chat. From the moment Brian Harper entered the classroom, his eyes were fixed on the bespectacled girl in the first row. After a while, he finally tore his gaze away, excitedly tugging at Eric Bennett, “Haozi, do you believe in love at first sight?”

Eric Bennett glanced at the girl Brian Harper was interested in and patted him sympathetically. “You'd better be prepared for a long battle, and it might last five years.” Ignoring Brian Harper's confused look, Eric Bennett continued, “Grace Cooper, sixteen years old, ranked third in the district on the high school entrance exam, extremely passionate about studying—so much so that it's almost outrageous. She's the type who only cares about studying. Hmm, her only hobby besides studying is probably arguing with people.”

“My god! How do you know so much?” Brian Harper stared at him wide-eyed. “Don't tell me you already had your eye on her? No way, you always liked older women!”

“I knew you'd like her, so I asked someone from her old school just now. Heh, your little secret—did you really think I couldn't guess?” Eric Bennett boasted shamelessly.

“Nice one!” Brian Harper swallowed and once again fixed his gaze on Grace Cooper, looking her up and down.

Five years later, Eric Bennett would call Grace Cooper “sister-in-law,” and she and Brian Harper would finally get together. Lovers united at last.

By comparison, Eric Bennett's own love life...

Clap! Clap! Clap!

After three crisp claps, a voice as calm and emotionless as could be rang out: “Everyone, quiet down.”

At the same time, Eric Bennett's gaze became conflicted. He tried hard to stay calm as he slowly looked at the woman.

There are so many people in this world, and among them is a very special group. When you see them, you can't help but sigh, “It takes all sorts to make a world.” The woman before him was undoubtedly one of this eccentric group.

Emily Morgan, 26 years old, graduated from Normal University, then worked at the Affiliated High School of Normal University, teaching Chinese, with outstanding teaching ability.

Her strangeness lay in her personality.

Rigid, indifferent, without desires or ambitions—the type who wouldn't bat an eye even if the sky was falling.