Xiao Ran was woken by a phone call telling him to gather downstairs in half an hour for the University of the Hawaiian Islands' welcome banquet.
The university also asked them to dress a little more formally. After all, this would be their first official appearance, and it would be held in the grand auditorium.
People abroad preferred holding all sorts of parties. It was different from China's drinking culture, where a meal and drinks at a hotel were enough to turn everyone into the best of friends.
Xiao Ran picked out a white suit jacket, got himself ready, and took his Pokémon downstairs.
The boys were quicker to get ready, but when the Girls came downstairs, everyone's eyes lit up.
Their elegant evening gowns came in all colors, complemented by exquisite makeup and carefully styled hair accessories that made the Girls look dazzling.
Wang Yunshu and Veranica, walking at the front, were especially striking. Even among all these Girls, their exquisite features stood out, making them the most dazzling figures of the evening.
"What do you think? Do I look good?" Wearing a burgundy evening gown, Veranica came up to Xiao Ran and twirled, looking at him expectantly.
"You do!" Xiao Ran nodded. Just then, Wang Yunshu edged closer, unwilling to be outdone.
"Xiao Ran, what about me? Do I look good?"
"You do. You're beautiful!" Xiao Ran nodded, but his answer made Veranica unhappy.
Wang Yunshu wore a white evening gown that went perfectly with Xiao Ran's white suit jacket. They were both Chinese, and their heights complemented each other beautifully. Standing together, they looked like a match made in heaven.
"Then who's prettier, me or her?" Veranica leaned closer, biting her vivid red lip as she asked.
"That's right, Xiao Ran. Who's prettier, me or her?" Wang