Jane Sampsonās dormitory was abuzz because everyone would be parting ways the next day, so they all exchanged contact information and promised to meet up whenever possible.
Mair Williams squeezed onto Jane Sampsonās bed, her face clouded with thoughts, until Jane handed her a lollipop, which she took instinctively.
Only after eating did Mair Williams realize what had happened.
"My goodness! Youāre feeding me candy! Iām trying to lose weight!" Mair Williams hurriedly took it out.
Jane laughed heartily, "I saw you zoning out, so I just wanted to try it outāI didnāt expect you to actually eat it!"
"One day of dieting wonāt make a difference, and since itās already been eaten, if you dare waste it, do you believe Jane Sampson could gobble you up?" Hibiscus Wood started to indulge herself, stuffing marshmallows into her mouth one after another, "Weāve been here a week, havenāt had any snacks, and now we canāt even have a little candy?"
"Thatās true," Mair pondered and put the lollipop back into her mouth turning her head to look at Jane, asking, "Do you think itās really okay for us to pick on the black-face instructor so much? Heās going to have opened the gift on camera, and the program crew will definitely broadcast it."
Upon hearing Mairās words, Hibiscus Wood leaned in, teasing the two of them with a snicker, "You two really are birds of a feather, even the gifts you made are the same; anyone who didnāt know any better would think you planned it."
"I regretted giving it the moment I did and wanted to take it back, but after taking it out, I was afraid the black-face instructor would think I was humiliating him on purpose if I didnāt give it," Mair scratched her forehead, "But then he opened it right there and it seems like the outcome is the same. Iām regretting it to death now. Do you think I should sneak over and apologize to him tomorrow?"
After asking the question, Mair turned to Jane again and said, "Itās a good thing I have you with me, otherwise, Iād probably get scolded."
Jane was stunned. While preparing the gift, she genuinely hadnāt considered the possibility of being scolded.
Her approach to making the gift was entirely based on her true feelings; she had no intention to humiliate or bully anyone, so Jane didnāt even think about the possibility of being misunderstood.
It wasnāt until Mair mentioned it, that Jane stood shocked, realizing that their prank might lead to some serious consequences.
"It should be fine," answered Hibiscus Wood, "Tonight we all cried our eyes out; itās clear to anyone that weāre genuinely sad to part with these instructors, and that we like them. At most, theyāll see it as a joke between you and the instructors. I canāt see it going so far as them scolding you for it."
After offering some comfort to them, Hibiscus Wood couldnāt help but tease them again, "Really, itās just like you two to do something like this."
Shaking her head, Hibiscus Wood lay back on her bed and was the first to wish the three good night.
Feeling relieved after Hibiscus Woodās words, Jane began to ponder, James Black must have seen the gift she prepared for him by now, right?
She wondered what his reaction to the big turtle would be. Annoyed? Furious?
And then, seeing the self-criticism report, he would probably be so angry heād explode, right?
The more Jane thought about it, the more delighted she became, and cocooned in her quilt, she couldnāt help but let out a low chuckle, strangely longing to run over to the dormitory area to see his expression at this moment.