Every year, right before Christmas, the Faculty of Bioinformatics organized a freshman mixer for all the newly enrolled, unmarried graduate students. It was meant to help them make friends and integrate better into campus life.Over the years, however, it had evolved into an "official matchmaking ev
"Sorry, I don't know how to dance," Miranda politely declined. Chandler then walked away disappointed.She thought that would be the end of it, but as soon as one left, another showed up. After politely turning down five different guys, Miranda quickly pulled Madison over to a secluded corner to sit
Paul didn't bother to lift his head.Silas said, "Take a good look. The invitation says—Faculty of Bioinformatics Freshman Mixer! Not a joint academic conference!""I know," Paul replied."Then why are you going?""Is there a problem?""Wow, you're really acting weird…"Wait! Silas seemed to realize
Amid applause and cheers, the spotlight swept over the central table, landing on a pair seated together.Agnes called out, "Wow! Looks like we've caught a couple! Care to introduce yourselves?"Willow stood up and took the mic offered to her. "Hello, everyone. I'm Willow Spencer, a bioinformatics ma
Agnes's eyes lit up. "So, Mr. Sponsor, may I ask a question on behalf of all the single ladies here, including myself? Is that okay?"Sam gestured for her to go ahead."Alright! Are you single?"Sam replied, "For now, yes.""Then do we all stand a chance?" Agnes was bold in her questioning."No.""W
Hansel raised an eyebrow before finally extending his hand, inviting her to dance with a courteous bow. Willow smiled, placing her hand in his, and the two gracefully moved onto the dance floor.As Miranda and Madison returned from the restroom, they happened to witness the scene. They looked like a
"Lizzy?" Bryan called her name twice, but Elizabeth didn't respond. Finally, he reached out and gave her shoulder a gentle squeeze before Elizabeth seemed to come back to herself."What did you just say?" she asked, blinking."I asked what you're looking at.""Oh, nothing." Elizabeth brushed his han
Paul had already left, and Elizabeth lost interest in staying any longer."I'm going home," she said, tossing the words over her shoulder as she left Bryan standing there.Bryan looked after her, bewildered. He wanted to run after her, to ask what was wrong and offer to walk her home. However, as a