After the divorce, I started to transfer

After getting into the car, Alicia couldn't help but complain, "That damn bastard Dortru is always clinging to me wherever I go. I really want Bart to beat him up."

Upon hearing this, Bart, who was in the same car, said with some helplessness, "I don't want to get into a fight. Besides, Dotru has known us since we were kids, and he's always liked you. Even if you don't like him, you shouldn't be so rude to him."

Alicia couldn't help but roll her eyes and retorted, "My dear brother, although he's known us since we were little, he's always been a jerk. Have you forgotten how he bullied you when you were young? He even insulted Ian, calling him an idiot. How can you consider someone with such no character a friend?"

Ian, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up: "I don't like him. Bart, you should stay away from him too, and don't have anything to do with people like him."

Seeing that his younger siblings didn't seem to like Dotru, Bart scratched his head awkwardly and said, "OK, I understand. I haven't really associated with him to begin with, and I certainly won't in the future."

Alicia then said with some satisfaction, "Bart, you can't go wrong by listening to us. If I say he's a bastard, then he's a bastard, don't you believe me? Be smart, we won't hurt you. It's okay if you don't understand, just listen to us, understand?"

Although Bart wasn't exactly quick-witted and his reactions were always a beat slower than others, he wasn't truly stupid. He knew who was good to him and who was important to him. He immediately nodded in agreement, saying, "I understand, I'll remember that, I'll definitely listen to you and Ian."

Alicia then turned around and leaned against Chen Feng beside her, saying apologetically, "Sorry, John. That jerk just ruined our fun. Let's do something else fun when we get back. How about playing cards? I'm really good at bridge. Or games, PS5, we've downloaded a lot of good games, I'm sure you'll find something you like."

Chen Feng immediately shook his head and said, "No need, I've had a lot of fun today, you don't need to play anything with me anymore. It's about time, I think I should go home."

Upon hearing this, Alicia immediately grabbed his arm and said, "That won't do. You've only been here for less than a day; you definitely need to stay at our house for a few more days."

Chen Feng turned to ask, "Don't you have to go to school?"

Alicia laughed and said, "Have you forgotten that today is Saturday? And this is also my last semester of high school. Summer vacation is in a few days, and I will graduate. In a while, I will be preparing to go to college. So, it doesn't matter whether I go to school or not these few days, I can stay at home with you."

Upon hearing her words, and looking into her large, watery eyes that were staring intently at him, Chen Feng immediately and decisively refused, saying, "No need. You're still a student; going to school is the most important thing for you. I don't want your studies to be delayed because of me. Also, which university are you planning to attend? Have you already applied?"

The college entrance exam system in the United States is different. To get into university, you need to apply yourself, and academic performance is the most important factor. In addition, you need to take an entrance exam and submit letters of recommendation. If you can obtain a letter of recommendation from a highly respected person or a famous person, your chances of being admitted to university will undoubtedly increase significantly.

For a family like Alicia's, it's easy to get recommendation letters from celebrities or even highly respected people, and since she already has good grades, it wouldn't be a problem for her to choose which university to attend.

Even if her grades aren't good, as long as her family is wealthy and willing to donate money to a university, she can obviously get into that university. This model is very common in Meilijia.

Alicia smiled and explained, “You know, for families like ours, whether or not I go to college doesn’t really make a big difference. But for the sake of my family and for my own sake, I definitely have to go to college. I originally planned to go to Wharton Business School, but then I thought UCLA was also good, so I’ve already applied to universities here, which will make it easier for me to come home in the future. Of course, if you come to Los Angeles again in the future, it will be very convenient for me to see you.”

Chen Feng thought to himself, "So you're going to be Brina's classmate." He thought about it for a moment, but ultimately didn't say it aloud. In fact, Chen Feng didn't want Brina to have too deep a relationship with this heiress; he didn't want to complicate the relationships between the women around him.

So Chen Feng commented objectively, "UCLA is indeed quite good, and it's considered a prestigious university. And like you said, it's close to your home, so you can go home anytime. That's a good thing."

Alicia then asked, "So, can you come to my graduation ceremony?"

Chen Feng countered, "When was it?"

Alicia quickly replied, "It's in two days, next Tuesday. I would be so happy if you could come."

Chen Feng immediately looked helpless, shrugged, and said, "I'm really sorry. I already have plans to go to San Francisco next Tuesday, so I'm afraid I won't be able to attend your graduation ceremony."

In fact, Chen Feng hadn't planned this beforehand. But in order to avoid her graduation ceremony, he had to create such a plan. And he also really wanted to go to San Francisco to see his three capable assistants who remained there: Zhou Qianru, Tang Xinyi, and Jenny.

Besides, Chen Feng did miss them a bit, especially Jenny. Although they had officially started dating, they hadn't spent much time together, and the initial excitement hadn't completely worn off.

Alicia pouted slightly, a little annoyed, and said in a coquettish tone, "Can't you postpone your trip by one day for my sake?"

Chen Feng shook his head unmoved and refused again, saying, "I'm sorry, I already have an appointment with someone about my charitable foundation. I have to be there that day; it's a serious matter. Your graduation ceremony doesn't actually require my attendance; your family is fine."

Upon hearing this, Alicia's expression immediately became somewhat sullen, but she didn't say anything more.

Soon, the car returned to the Hicks family's private estate. The group went back into the villa's hall, where Lillian was sitting watching television. Upon their return, she instructed the butler to pour them tea and water.

"How's it going for you guys? How many fish have you caught?" Lillian asked the three children with a smile.

Bart, the eldest brother, shook his head in frustration and said, "I didn't catch a single one. John caught the most, at least five or six. Ian did well too, catching three."

Upon hearing this, Lillian let out a slightly surprised "Wow!" Her gaze towards Chen Feng was full of admiration as she smiled and said, "John, I didn't expect you to be such a skilled fisherman! You really are an outstanding person. No wonder Carl likes you so much, and all three of our children like you just as much. Me too."

Chen Feng was a little embarrassed by her straightforward praise, even feeling a bit awkward. But out of politeness, he forced a smile and said, "Thank you for the compliment, I was just lucky."

Alicia still looked somewhat sullen. Hearing Chen Feng's words, she pursed her lips and suddenly said, "You Easterners are just too modest. You're clearly very capable, but you pretend you're not. I find that a bit hypocritical."

Her words immediately silenced the conversation in the room, and everyone turned to look at her. Alicia, however, didn't seem to think she'd said anything wrong. Instead, she frowned and glanced sideways at Chen Feng, asking, "What? Did I say something wrong?" Chen Feng knew that this girl was throwing a tantrum because he had refused to attend her graduation ceremony. He sighed inwardly, thinking that Alicia's "good girl" persona was definitely crumbling. If her demands weren't met or she didn't go her way, she would throw a tantrum and cause trouble. This behavior reminded him a bit of Qin Xiaorou, both of them carrying a rebellious streak.

Chen Feng certainly wouldn't hold a grudge against a girl like that. He smiled and replied generously, "This is just a cultural difference between East and West. In the East, humility is a virtue; but in the West, it might be seen as hypocrisy. We Easterners generally don't have a good impression of those who are sharp, arrogant, or attention-seeking. But in the West, such people are often very popular."

Chen Feng paused for a moment, then continued, "Therefore, there are indeed some differences between our two sides when we interact. Misunderstandings often arise from small things. I believe that sincerity is the most important thing to eliminate these misunderstandings. As long as everyone treats each other honestly, no matter where or what region we come from, we can become good friends and communicate effectively."

Lillian immediately chimed in, “Yes, John, you’re absolutely right. Many of the world’s conflicts and disputes stem from misunderstandings. If everyone communicated openly and honestly and cleared up misunderstandings, the world would have far fewer conflicts. Ellie, humility is a very precious virtue in the East. Actually, it was the same in the West in the past, but nowadays, people take it less and less seriously. I don’t think that’s a good thing. Ellie, I think you should apologize to John.”

Alicia still pouted, looking stubborn. But under her mother's stern gaze, she finally spoke with a hint of grievance, "I'm sorry, John. I got a little emotional just now, I'm really sorry. But if you could have come to my graduation ceremony, I wouldn't have said those things."

Lillian then said, somewhat realizing what was happening, "You just invited John to your graduation ceremony?"

Alicia nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. But John said he has something to do in San Francisco next Tuesday, so he can't come. I asked him to postpone it by a day, but he wouldn't."

Lillian smiled upon hearing this and advised, "Since John has important matters to attend to, you certainly can't let him postpone it just for you. Besides, your father can't attend the graduation ceremony either; he has important things to do. I haven't seen you get angry with him at all."

At this point, she continued, "However, I'm sure John will be able to attend your graduation party. It'll be held at our house, and we'll invite relatives and friends over to celebrate your high school graduation."

Alicia's eyes lit up at the mention of this, and she stared intently at Chen Feng, asking, "Yes. My graduation party. John, you'll be able to come to my graduation party, right? It'll be right after the graduation ceremony, and we can totally wait until you come back from San Francisco to have it."

With them watching him like that, and the party being held at their home, it would be really unreasonable for Chen Feng to refuse.

So he nodded and readily agreed: "No problem. I'll probably be in San Francisco for two or three days, no more than four at most. I'll definitely come to your graduation party when I get back. Is that alright?"

Alicia immediately replied happily, "Of course it doesn't matter. The graduation party can be held after the graduation ceremony, even if it's postponed for a few days or even ten days. As long as it's held before I go to university, it's fine."

Lillian smiled and nodded, "That's right, then we'll wait for you to come back before we hold the party. Please make sure you attend Ellie's graduation party."

Chen Feng could only nod again and readily agreed: "No problem."

Alicia's previously gloomy expression immediately brightened. She ran to Chen Feng's side, grabbed his arm with both hands, and said coquettishly, "I'm sorry, John. I was a little angry just now, that's why I said that on purpose. I really shouldn't have. I promise I'll never lose my temper with you again."

The slight helplessness in Chen Feng's heart dissipated when a little girl tugged at his arm and acted coquettishly. He smiled and said, "You don't need to apologize to me. Although what you said just now was a bit unpleasant to hear, it's true that many people who are overly humble appear hypocritical. Just like some of you are overly arrogant, I believe you wouldn't like that kind of person either."

Alicia nodded repeatedly: "Of course, I hate arrogant and conceited people the most. Take that Dortru, for example. His family is a bit rich, and he's an only child. He had an older sister, but she unfortunately passed away, so he's extremely spoiled at home. He has five or six sports cars, and he drives them around ostentatiously every day, looking down on everyone. He also frequents nightclubs, picks up girls, and does drugs, thinking he's so cool. What's most disgusting is that he actually wants to pursue me. It's wishful thinking. I have the utmost contempt for those kinds of rich kids."

Chen Feng nodded in agreement and cautioned, "That Dortrus certainly doesn't seem like a good person. I noticed the people who were with him earlier; two of the women were dressed provocatively and acted frivolously. It's obvious they have a close relationship with him. Of course, someone like that isn't good enough for you. So try to avoid contact with him in the future. He invited you to his friend's party, but you absolutely mustn't go. Who knows what he might do to you? You know what I mean."

Chen Feng's words were well-intentioned advice. Alicia was pleased to hear this and said with a smile, "You're concerned about me, right? Of course I'm not that stupid. I definitely won't go to those kinds of parties. My parents wouldn't allow me to go either, so don't worry."

Hearing her say that, Chen Feng felt slightly relieved. However, just to be on the safe side, he still habitually used his danger prediction ability on her. Immediately afterward, his eyes narrowed slightly, and his expression became serious.

He immediately asked, "Are you sure your graduation ceremony is next Tuesday?"

“Yes, what’s wrong?” Alicia looked at him with some confusion.

Chen Feng hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Then can you not participate?"

His words surprised the Hicks family, who all looked at him in surprise.

Alicia asked directly, "Why? Aren't you going? This is my high school graduation ceremony, a once-in-a-lifetime event. Everyone else is going, and it would be really strange if I didn't. Besides, we'll be taking graduation photos together, which will be very memorable."

Chen Feng suddenly felt a bit awkward. He couldn't very well tell her directly that he had foreseen the danger she would face that day. He didn't want to reveal his special ability to foresee danger to too many people. But clearly, the graduation ceremony was very important to her, and without a very convincing reason, she would definitely still have to go.

At this moment, it was Ian, the seemingly smartest member of the family, who reacted the fastest. He stared at Chen Feng with a serious expression and asked, "John, have you discovered something? Or do you think Alicia might be in danger attending the graduation ceremony?"

Seeing that he was asking so directly, Chen Feng could only shrug and say with feigned helplessness, "I can only say that my intuition is usually very accurate. Just now I suddenly had a feeling of unease, and then I vaguely felt that if Alicia went to the graduation ceremony, she might encounter some kind of danger. Of course, this could just be a passing thought, a misperception. So, if Alicia insists on going, it would be best if she had someone with her to protect her safety."

Chen Feng's words left everyone present, including the butler Leo, speechless.

Ian was the first to react. He said seriously, "Since John said so, I definitely believe him. Mom, Ellie, you should also take this seriously. If Ellie insists on going to the graduation ceremony, she must bring Borg, who is with Father. But my personal advice is to listen to John and not go."

Ian's words left Alicia and her mother, Lillian, exchanging bewildered glances. After a moment, Alicia stammered, "I think... we should still go. After all, you only have one high school graduation ceremony in your life. Even if there's any danger, I believe with Borg's protection, nothing serious should happen. What do you think?"

Ultimately, Alicia still didn't quite believe Chen Feng's so-called intuition. Moreover, she genuinely had great faith in Borg, her father's top bodyguard. Borg was a battle-hardened elite, a veteran who had undergone rigorous training, and had protected her father's safety on numerous occasions in emergencies, earning the deep trust of her entire family. (End of Chapter)