96. Goddess Orchid

When Li Zhilan stood on the stage infront of the mike, everyone stared wide eyed.

Seeing their stunned eyes or more like horrified ones, Li Zhilan felt a little awkward as well as funny. But among the see of eyes, a pair gave her the confidence that everything is alright. A pair that belonged to her Spider was filled with what could be said gentleness yet at the same time had the proudest look as well. It helped her heart settle down a little. And so with the face she usually used to deliver speeches she made her introduction a short as possible.

''Hello. Li Zhilan, Itaka High.''

Sharp intake of air could be heard loud and clear because it wasn't just one person who did it. Hundreds of people, staff and students combined, had done it and that too, at the same time.

Li Zhilan left the mike and stood beside Robert Rutland at the side of the stage.

''Back to Earth everyone. How was the surprise?'' Principal Wang's playful voice brought everyone

back.

Everyone just wanted to retort with a sentence to his playful one.

It wasn't a surprise. It was a shock so great that it could have caused their death.

''Alright alright. I know that you need some time to cope up with he news but you got to leave that for later. Right now, let's welcome the Mr. Rutland and Mr. Smith and make sure that the three of them has a wonderful one month stay. Take good care of them.''

Principal Wang was the first one to disperse followed by the three exchange students. The rests were still there in their own place, shell shocked. After what felt like an eternity, a huge clamorous environment broke out. As if everyone had finally know how to speak after years if being mute, everyone spoke at a time without caring if the other was listening or not. It was as if they were trying to say everything they can while they still can. But no matter who it was, the main topic was still 'Goddess Orchid'.

''Goddess Orchid is really an exchange student.''

''That too from Itaka High.''

''Goddess Orchid is really a Goddess.''

''Goddess Orchid...''

Goddess Orchid this, Goddess Orchid that.

In the midst, Si Yanyang finally lost all hope of being able to defeat Li Zhilan at atleast one thing.

All hopes disappeared and distress overcame her heart.