Ingrid, her finger pointed at the electronic lock on the door, dared to register her fingerprint. She pulled a sad face, looking like a kicked dog. "I've had to wait outside your door a few times. Look, I have three mosquito bites on my arms and another on my leg. Would you be able to bear seeing me get bitten so badly again in the future?"
"Wouldn't," Hansel replied.
"Yay!" Ingrid jumped for joy. "Actually, it was intentional. I just wanted to register my fingerprint so I can visit you openly next time."
Hansel burst out laughing. "You're just like a child."
He registered her fingerprint. Thinking about her bringing him pumpkin soup and seeing her mosquito bites, he reached into his pocket. "This is my supplementary card. It has a monthly limit of one hundred thousand dollars. You can buy some nice things for yourself."
Ingrid bit her lip. "No, no. How could I take your money?"
"A woman spending a man's money is a tale as old as time."
"Really"
"Take it. You don't have to feel burdened by it."
"Alright." Ingrid smiled, her eyes shining. "Then I'll bring you more pumpkin soup tomorrow!"
"You don't have to," Hansel waved a hand. "It didn't taste the same, so no matter how much I ate, it wouldn't help."
After studying all day, Miranda parted ways with Solomon outside the library. It was no wonder Solomon was known as the "Ace of Interviews." He had many insights about the admissions exam and even helped her identify key points. Miranda initially wanted to treat him to a meal, but Solomon received a phone call from his roommate. They agreed to continue studying together the next day and went their separate ways.
June offered balmy days. Feeling the warm breeze, Miranda sat on a tram and finally felt alive. (The following sentences appear to be in another language and cannot be cleaned up without translation.)
After finishing studying, a quiet noise came from outside the door. Thinking Paul had returned, Miranda opened the door. However, it wasn't him, but the cleaning lady.
"What's the matter?"
Miranda shook her head. "It's nothing."
The next day, she arrived at the library at the agreed-upon time, bringing Solomon breakfast. She hadn't paid him for breakfast the previous day, so she felt it was only fair.
Solomon scratched his head. Clearly, he wasn't used to this. "Thanks. You're too nice."
Miranda's usual spot was by the window. The lighting was great, and there were fewer people, making it perfect for studying. However, she was surprised to find Ingrid there. Ingrid was alone.
Miranda didn't know if Ingrid had purposely chosen that seat, but she wasn't interested in speculating. She calmly took out her books and began to work.
Ingrid, however, couldn't focus. She squirmed, her gaze flitting to Miranda repeatedly. Miranda remained unaffected, only occasionally turning a page. From the side, her serious expression looked beautiful and tranquil.
Even Ingrid had to admit Miranda looked breathtakingly lovely. Perhaps that was why Hansel still couldn't forget her, even after their breakup.
Her grip tightened on her pen when she remembered their trip to the haunted house. Hansel had abandoned her and run to Miranda without a second thought. He had truly panicked.
In the past, she hadn't cared much. But now, as Hansel's official girlfriend, she couldn't lose.
Meanwhile, Solomon had been preparing for the Doctorate program admissions exam since his Master's program's first year. He'd already established a study routine that suited him.
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