The party started.

The seats in the Grand Hall were fully occupied, while the school board members and teachers were seated in the front rows.

As the curtains opened, the four hosts made their appearance and gave a brief statement. It was then time for the school leaders to make their speeches. Starting from the vice-principal, several school board members went on stage and said a few words of encouragement, either extensively or briefly, to the students.

However, the students didn’t pay any attention.

"Did you see the first row?"

"Yes, I saw. You’re referring to the new guy, right?"

"Yeah, the guy sitting beside the principal. He gives off a young vibe, but I can't see his face."

Everyone was engaged in soft whispers. For the older students who’d attended the previous New Year's evening parties, they had an impression of every person sitting in the front row. But, it was different this year as a young man was seated amongst a bunch of middle-aged people. How would this not attract everyone’s attention?

"…Here, I hope every student can study hard and strive for even greater achievements."...