Chapter 77

The world seemed to work in a way where adults were desperate to act young, while the young awkwardly pretended to be grown-ups. As the only adult present, Mindy didn't find the students' speeches out of place. Sure, they were a bit cringey, but that was what youth was about. Every age had its way of being. However, Stephen, who was sitting next to her and silently battling with his plate of steak, seemed a bit too mature for his age. He lacked the youthful spirit he should have. Thinking of this, Mindy nudged Stephen's arm. "Stephen, how about you say a few words?" Suddenly, all eyes were on Stephen. Lately, the class had stopped wanting to invite Stephen to gatherings. Without him, everyone could casually boast and play around. But whenever he showed up, his very presence seemed to lower the bar for everyone else. In terms of academic performance, Stephen was third in the entire city and had scored the only perfect mark in the state on the math exam. In terms of business, hi