CHAPTER 401: CHAPTER 401: I HIT YOU BECAUSE I WANT TO, IS THERE A PROBLEM?

The next day.

Serena Everett was woken up by a knock on the door. She got out of bed, her delicate porcelain-white face showing a hint of impatience.

Everyone familiar with her knew Serena had quite a bit of a waking temper, and no one dared to wake her while she was sleeping.

"Serena!"

As soon as Serena opened the door, she was greeted by Summer Miller’s beaming face.

Serena’s exquisite brows and eyes still carried a trace of anger and an unwillingness to wake up, making her look rather intimidating.

Summer quickly and cautiously apologized,

"Sorry, Serena, I didn’t know you weren’t awake yet, sorry for interrupting you... I just wanted to invite you to have breakfast with me..."

Seeing Summer’s round little face filled with unease and apology, Serena’s waking temper dissipated, and she reached out to pinch her chubby cheeks.

"No worries, I just have a bit of a waking temper, I’m not mad at you."

"Serena, are you sure it’s just ’a bit’? I think it’s actually quite a temper!"

Seeing that Serena was not mad, Summer teased her with a grin.

"Serena, you nearly scared me to death just now!"

Serena smiled slightly, "I’ll freshen up and come down soon."

"Alright, Serena!"

Serena turned back into her room, and after freshening up, she went downstairs without any makeup, wearing a baseball cap.

The hotel restaurant was filled with students from different universities participating in the competition. The lively restaurant fell into silence as soon as Serena walked in.

Even dressed so plainly, Serena was still stunningly beautiful, enough to steal anyone’s attention.

"So beautiful..."

Someone marveled aloud, snapping everyone back to reality, and they all stared in admiration.

"Yes, such a beautiful girl from Celestia..."

Witnessing this scene, Summer felt a shared pride and spoke with a smile.

"Our Serena’s beauty is truly unbeatable, even the foreigners can’t take their eyes off her!"

"That’s right, Serena’s face is like Venus’s masterpiece, who wouldn’t be fascinated?"

Ignoring the surprised gazes around her, Serena lowered the brim of her hat and headed toward Summer and the others.

They had already ordered food for Serena, all her favorites.

"Sit down, Serena!"

Serena sat down leisurely, "How did you guys know what I like to eat?"

"Hehe, of course, Master Damian told us! He also asked us to keep an eye on you, Serena, to make sure you eat on time and get enough rest!"

"Exactly, Serena, Master Damian is really worried about you! We all promised him to watch over you on his behalf!"

Hearing this, Serena’s rosy lips curled up; even though he wasn’t here, Master Damian had left his ’spies’ everywhere.

"You’ve all betrayed me already?"

Summer and the others quickly declared their loyalty, "Serena, of course, we’re on your side!"

"Yes, yes, just because Master Damian isn’t here with you, we’re just taking care of you for him!"

Serena chuckled, slowly finished her breakfast, and got up to leave with the others.

"Hi!"

Just then, a handsome foreigner with blond hair and blue eyes came over, smiling brightly and exuding an extremely friendly vibe.

"Beautiful Celestian girl, nice to meet you. I’m Simon, from Althena University!"

Althena University?

Serena’s pretty fox-like eyes narrowed slightly. Although there were many prestigious universities participating in this year’s International Medical Conference, Yale University and Althena University were the strongest competitors against Imperia University.

"Why are all the girls from Celestia so gorgeous!" Simon smiled boyishly, "I wonder if I have the honor to get to know you?"

The students from Imperia couldn’t help but whisper among themselves.

"Simon... that name sounds so familiar! Oh, I remember, he’s Althena University’s ace..."

"He’s really handsome, with blond hair and blue eyes, and a nose so high I could slide down it!"

"Hehehe, I really want to kiss a handsome foreigner!"

Just as Serena was about to refuse, the door of the restaurant was suddenly pushed open, and Estelle and her group came in, still carrying an air of arrogance and pride.

Upon seeing Serena being the center of attention, rage and frustration filled Estelle’s eyes instantly.

This damned Serena not only got her kicked out of the hotel, forcing her to stay in a far worse place, but she also stole all the spotlight that originally belonged to her!

Moreover, Serena was with Simon now; Estelle had been showing interest in Simon before, but he always ignored her, and now he was actively approaching that bitch Serena!

Estelle was so furious she could explode, glaring at Serena with hatred and saying in a sarcastic tone, "Ha, getting all dolled up early in the morning, don’t think people can’t tell what you’re up to!"

Hearing this, a faint smile tugged at Serena’s crimson lips as her gaze fell on the well-adorned Estelle, looking at her like she was an idiot.

Summer couldn’t hold back, "Are you kidding? Serena’s dressed so casually, and you call her all dolled up? You should take a look at yourself!"

"Exactly, exactly, Serena is naturally beautiful, you can’t compete with her even if you’re envious!"

"Shut up, all of you!"

Hearing these words, Estelle was completely enraged, glaring at Serena with resentment, her words becoming increasingly unpleasant.

"I bet you’re only qualified to participate in this year’s International Medical Conference because of your face, sleeping with how many professors behind the scenes..."

A sharp slap rang out, stunning Estelle, her unpleasant words catching in her throat.

Serena’s slap wasn’t light, instantly swelling her entire right cheek.

Estelle raised her hand to cover her right cheek, looking at Serena in disbelief, "How dare you hit me?"

"Yes."

Serena nodded nonchalantly. She was the kind to act first, no need for words.

Seeing Serena’s attitude, Estelle fumed even further, shouting loudly, "How dare you lay a hand on me, do you know who I am?!"

"Yes."

Serena nodded again, her tone extremely laid-back but carrying a daring streak.

"But I hit you because I felt like it, got a problem?"

"You..."

Estelle was livid, her face turning blue, and in a loss of reason, she raised her hand to strike back at Serena, only to be restrained by Simon, who made it impossible for her to move.

Seeing Simon defend Serena like that, Estelle felt both jealous and wronged, speaking unwillingly, "She was the one who hit me first, why didn’t you stop her and only restrained me?!"

The smile disappeared from Simon’s face; his gaze towards Estelle became cold, "Sorry, I didn’t see anything, and I believe that slap was well-deserved!"

"You... you guys..."