CHAPTER 6: FLIRT

The next day the competition against the other universities started. Some of the nation’s best university gathered together at Feng’s University. There was a total of four universities going head to head. It was a furious competition as all the universities wanted to stand out. Every students and teacher stands to be the best of the best. 

Bruce won the subjects of mathematics, science, and business as those are the skills that he excel most in. 

Belle didn’t even bother to enter any of those subjects. As she knew that those were his greatest strengths. She knew that even if she went against him, she wouldn't win. 

Instead, Belle turned her attention elsewhere in the competition. She entered history and art, which she easily won over those subjects. Winning those subjects was a piece of cake for her. 

For the subject of computers, both of them were tied and got an even score.

"Wow! No wonder our university is considered to be one of the best,” said Adam. 

“Look, we got two of the top students going head to head on winning the title for the best university in the whole country," said Lucy.

Belle beamed proudly in front of her two best friends. 

"You're so smart," said Lucy.

Belle smiled and said, “Thanks.” 

"You're talented, smart, and beautiful," said a man's voice. It was Ethan Long. He was Bruce's rival in their previous life. He was also a smart man and from a very rich and prominent family. Ethan is a tall and handsome man. He had brown hair with blue eyes. 

"Thanks," said Belle.

“My name is Ethan Long.”

“Hello, my name is Belle Li.”

Ethan shook Belle’s hand. 

“I have heard about you, the granddaughter of George Li.”

“Yes, indeed I am,” said Bella, letting go of Ethan’s hand. 

“I didn’t know that you were so beautiful either,” said Ethan with eyes gleaming at her. 

“Thanks for your praise.”

“No worries, for it’s the truth.”

“You’re awful kind.”

“Want to get something to drink?”

Belle tilted her head at him. 

“I will treat.”

“Yes, he will treat,” said Lucy.

“I won’t say no to that,” said Adam.

“If you don’t mind my two best friends tagging along,” said Belle. 

“Sure,” said Ethan. 

“Alright, then the pleasures on us.”

Ethan took her hand and kissed the back of it. “Pleasures indeed.”

Bruce, seeing Belle’s hand being kissed by Ethan, felt something burning in his stomach. He didn’t like that her hand was being kissed by another man. That man is from another school. He is also a good looking man too. He didn’t like how they were flirting in front of him. He looked away from them.

Bruce took out his cigarette and lit it. He inhaled sharply. 

"Wow, Bruce, you and that woman are both very smart," said Wayne, putting his arms over Bruce’s shoulder. 

"Ha! Who knows she might have bought her way to win those subjects," said Yolanda, walking behind them. 

"How?" asked Wayne, looking at Yolanda. 

"I don't know. Pay them. Or, who knows, some women get down on their knees and give them a good blow job,” chuckled Yolanda. Then she said, "For those who are desperate, spread their legs and let them have a quicky and it's good enough."

Bruce frowned. 

"Right. I guess you should start doing that too,” said Wayne. 

“I’m just stating the fact.”

“Ah-huh.”

"What wouldn't a rich snobby woman like her not do if money can't buy her education?"

Bruce frowns as what Yolanda said could be true. For he have seen a lot of women taking the extra mile to get through to the next step. "Humph," he scoffed.

Wayne was trying to make Yolanda stop talking, but Yolanda does not understand the hint continued on with her harsh accusation. “She’s pretty. Cute big blue eyes. Beautiful face. Nice body. She doesn’t have to use a lot of convincing to get anybody to do her bidding for her.”

“Yolanda,” said Wayne.

“It’s the truth Wayne. All she got to do is take them to a room and that its. Slap. Slap. Then the deed is done.”

Bruce was clenching his fist tightly. Memories of his mother came into his mind. Her infidelity. Her flirtation. Her constant cheating with other men. If they’re rich she would go after them like a man woman in heat. She would stay close to men who pay for her services. Thoughts of when he caught his mother with the gardener. How she left with that gardener. Leaving him behind. Leaving him with his abusive father. The betrayal. The abandonment. Painful and sad memories ached through his heart. 

“Yolanda!” exclaimed Wayne. 

Bruce, not able to hear anymore, walked away angrily.

“You know, sometimes that mouth of yours just got to stop talking,” said Wayne. 

“Pfft. It’s the truth.”

“Not all women are that disgusting,” said Wayne, looking at Yolanda.

“And you think she’s the innocent ones.”

“Only time will tell,” said Wayne. He stomped away from Yolanda, leaving her by herself.

“Hey Bruce,” said Wayne, catching up to him.

“What is it?” asked Bruce. 

“Don’t mind Yolanda. You know sometimes she is careless with her words.”

“I’m not.”

“Come on, let’s go to the bar. I heard that there will be some other universities babe there too. Who knows some of them might be hot.”

“No thanks. I’m not in the mood today.

“You sure?”

“Yeah, you go ahead.”

“Hey more for me. I guess.”

“Yeah, more for you.” 

“Alright, I will see you later,” said Wayne.

Bruce nodded and left back to his dorm.