
Then again, he's always like this. After all, although it was not uncommon for students at Mayberry University to date other students there, Yasmeen was on a completely different level. At the time, she was dating the president of one of the companies in Mayberry who had divorced.
Because of their relationship, the president arranged for fireworks to be placed at every corner of the university on Yasmeen's birthday. That night, the entire university was illuminated by the beautiful light of fireworks, easily making all the other girls there admire and envy her.
However, that was not what Gerald remembered most about the incident. No, what he remembered most about the event was the fact that Yasmeen had him clean up all the fireworks leftovers around the university—when morning came— for fifteen dollars.
However, it meant a lot to him at that time. Once he got the money, he immediately bought Xavia a meal at KFC. He even remembered adding seven dollars of his own to make their party a little more grand.
How that memory played out pretty much infers how it relates to Yasmeen used to be. After all, how could someone like Gerald in the past have the right to befriend him?
That was the reason why he was quite surprised that he was willing to welcome her now.
“So, why did you come to Halimark City, Yasmeen?” gerald asked as he looked at everyone—who was dressed like a top-class person—standing behind him.
The city itself is a place that has grown quite strongly in terms of economy over the years due to all the natural advantages that its geographical features provide.
“Yes, my chamber of commerce is holding an event here in the next few days. Therefore, my business partners and I came to seek entertainment! I have already established a cosmetics company! Ha ha!" yasmeen replied with a faint smile while tidying up her hair.
“How really impressive!” gerald said as he watched his business associates start walking closer, one by one.
One of them was a middle-aged man who seemed to have quite a familiar relationship with Yasmeen. Frowning, the man then asked, “Who is this, Yasmeen?”
“Oh, him? He is just a junior from the university! I talked about him before, remember? Very poor student while I was studying there? That's her! You know, he could barely afford his food back then! I also remember her clothes were full of patches, because most of what he earns—from doing part-time work every day and also from the many tasks he does for others— is used for living expenses or his college fees! He has no money for anything else!” yasmeen blabbed constantly without needing to stop to take a single breath.
His friends, on the other hand, only widened their eyes as they continued to listen to him.
"How could such a poor person exist!" said one of them as the other exchanged shocked and anxious looks at each other.
As the others were filled with even greater shock, Yasmeen turned to look at Gerald who had been silent for quite some time. Seeing how calm he was, Yasmeen realized that he might have been talking too much.
Smiling somewhat awkwardly, he then added, “...After all, being able to meet each other again must be fate! Please tell me, are you here to attend Halimark City Enchanted Party, Gerald? ”
"Fear not!" gerald replied while shaking his head.
“Why are you asking unnecessary questions, Yasmeen? Didn't you tell us how poor he was back then? How could he attend the Enchanted Party? ” said a woman while walking closer.
“...That's right.. Since we are former schoolmates, I would love to invite you to join us at the party, Gerald.. Unfortunately, I don't have any extra admission tickets! In any case, there are apps you should download on your phone later! You can find all of my company's products there! Speaking of my company, since it has just been established, I need an agent to distribute the products! You can try to become an agent! Don't worry, one of the makeup sets I sell is designed for low-income people, like you! Therefore, I'm sure you can promote it to your less rich friends!” advice Yasmin.
Afterwards, he immediately began detailing the steps required to apply to become an agent, leaving no room for Gerald to say a word.
Moments later, she handed him the contact number and regional manager's business card before saying, “Alright, it's a bit late now and I really have to go. After all, I still have to go to the city with my friends! Also, don't worry about calling the manager, I'll tell him beforehand to take care of you specifically. ”
With that, Yasmeen gave a faint smile to Gerald before leaving while waving with her other friends.
Seeing them off, Gerald could only look at their backs as he shook his head while smiling bitterly.
Yasmeen was completely unchanged in this aspect.
While discarding the card, Gerald then continued walking by the beach, deep in thought.
He kept doing it long enough, and the next thing he knew, it was late at night, with very few tourists still walking around.
At that moment, he suddenly saw a faint line of five speedboats in the corner of his eye. Turning around to see better what was happening, he saw that the five of them were chasing another speedboat that was currently not too far away from them.