Long live Joachim

Chapter 70: Just Because of You Dear Miss Charlotte Hill The weather here has warmed up, is England still damp and cold like that now? Today, our Naval Academy football team played a naval league match against a battleship, most of whom were stokers with incredibly strong bodies and several 1. 9-meter tall men. As usual, we won the victory with delicate skills. With six games left, our team ranks third among the top tier teams in the Navy League, only two goals away from first place. The point difference caused by long-distance training is gradually recovering. What a perfect thing it would be to make up for the regret of not winning the championship last year before graduation. Graduation is approaching, and my peers have various plans for their future. To be honest, I hope to become a senior and excellent naval commander like Duke Hill. In fact, I did not become a soldier to fight, but to protect my homeland, defend peace, and pursue the honor that belongs to soldiers. The Hill family, who have made outstanding contributions, must have also joined the army for generations for this purpose! Looking back on the past, time flies. We have known each other for four years and two months, and it has been almost two years since 'Tulip' arrived in Germany. Thanks to Louise's careful care, it has grown into a strong and beautiful horse, running faster than most horses of the same age. From its clear eyes, we can see that it still deeply misses its owner. Therefore, we warmly invite you to travel to Germany at any suitable time, and we await your reply on specific matters. Once again, I offer my sincerest wishes to you and your family. I miss you in my dream, Joachim. Under the soft light of the desk lamp, Xia Shu gracefully signed the exquisite letter, meticulously folded it, and put it into an envelope. Looking up, I caught a glimpse of the clip on frame on the table. On the left was a recent photo of my younger sister Louise, and on the right was a half body photo sent by Charlotte last year. Their youthful and beautiful appearance, as well as their elegant and extraordinary temperament, made me envious of the Creator's favor. In comparison, they had a completely different charm. Staring at the photo of Yi Ren for a moment, Xia Shu's heart moved as she pulled out the box containing every letter from Charlotte from the drawer. The last letter she received was signed on Christmas Eve. Looking at the graceful handwriting, I felt a sense of warmth. The geese were conveying a growing friendship, but then I thought about it. It had been more than forty days since I received any new letters. Could something have happened? Last autumn, her family sent Charlotte to Elizabeth Girls' College in London, a prestigious women's school in the UK, for a two-year residential program. Through the communication in the letter, Xia Shu felt that Charlotte did not enjoy college life. In fact, the goal of this aristocratic school was to cultivate ladies who were knowledgeable in etiquette, appropriate in speech and behavior, and obedient, so that they could adapt to the role of women in high society in advance. In my impression, Charlotte is a smart and clever girl with a strong curiosity and thirst for knowledge. She has an indomitable personality in her bones. Perhaps she has always wanted to prove herself in some way, but what is certain is that this way is not about marrying into a wealthy family and becoming a husband and son. Although there are no male students and almost no male teachers in the women's college, it does not mean that Xia Shu can rest assured. After all, it is London, the center of world politics, economy, and trade in this era. It is not surprising to see any royal leader or prominent political figure from a country here. Besides occasional encounters while away, students from women's colleges may also act as matchmakers for no reason, which are potential factors that can trigger changes. Marriage is not her main goal at this stage, and Xia Shu is well aware of it. However, Charlotte, an extraordinary and extraordinary girl, cannot be met anytime and anywhere. In the royal and aristocratic circles of various German states, there are almost no eligible women that Xia Shu can catch her eye on. Delaying and not making a decision is a taboo in relationships, so Xia Shu decided to personally go on a trip. As graduation approached, naval students were busy with their papers. Whether they could submit an excellent or even highly acclaimed paper directly related to their future in the German Navy. As a member of the royal family and a superstar among the same class of students, Xia Shu had no such concerns. He had already co authored with Christian the book "Research and Development Prospects of Torpedo Weapons and Vehicles", which was published in an internal naval journal and received high praise as expected. Due to no academic concerns, Xia Shu quickly embarked on a journey to London, and his loyal partner, Prince Christian of Alden, was very enthusiastic about joining the support group. However, Xia Shu wanted to handle his emotional affairs in a low-key manner, so he did not let Christian participate in any form other than informing his whereabouts. After living in luxury for more than a decade, Xia Shu's ability to live independently did not seem to have seriously deteriorated. He came to London alone and smoothly settled himself in, then hired a taxi to Elizabeth Women's College. The white walls surrounded by vines, grand Victorian style buildings, spacious and clean carriage roads, lush forests and shrubs, its appearance naturally reminds the summer tree of the wizarding academy in Harry Potter. As expected by Xia Shu, strict access control prevented unauthorized outsiders from entering the college and did not allow boarding students to go out at will. He tried to bribe the gatekeeper to pass on the message, but was blasted out by that rigid and inhumane guy. Unable to come up with a plan, Xia Shu found a coffee shop near the college and sat down, drinking coffee while asking the waiter about the college. This waiter is a British girl with brown hair and a upturned nose. She looks a few years older than him, has a decent appearance, and a plump figure. Just after lunchtime, there were few customers in the store, and Xia Shu was handsome and capable. She not only answered every question, but also intentionally or unintentionally flirted with people. Xia Shu has no interest in her people and only cares about the information she provides: this aristocratic college only accepts girls from noble, official, and wealthy families, with a student population of never more than a thousand. It is divided into several classes according to the age and background of the students, with only a small portion of knowledge-based courses. Most of the time is spent training manners, cultivating sentiments, and imparting communication skills to the upper class. In addition to theoretical studies, the college will also hold some social banquets, and only highly reputable social celebrities will be invited. On the one hand, students can experience and adapt to the atmosphere of the upper class circle through such banquets, exercise social skills, and accumulate social experience. On the other hand, many people also hope to meet their ideal partner through this opportunity. After initially gaining a good impression, most people will enhance their understanding through letter communication, and when the time is right, they will attend each other's appointments. Occasionally, if they hit it off right away, women may end their studies early and hold weddings. These are all normal situations - as for abnormal situations, female servers may give some thought-provoking hints with ill intentions. The Hill family is a pure British aristocrat with a long and glorious naval background, and their elders naturally hope that Charlotte's marriage will be of equal or even higher status. With limited interaction and correspondence, Xia Shu has no way of judging her attitude towards emotions and marriage. Perhaps she had clear thoughts long ago, or perhaps she, like Louise, was unwilling to consider these things too early. Regardless of the actual situation, there are infinite possibilities in the future without a confirmed relationship between myself and Charlotte. Sitting in the caf é from noon until evening, Xia Shu did not see any students go out, nor did he encounter any staff members within the college. It is unlikely that he will have the opportunity at night. He settled the bill and prepared to leave. The bartender who received a 20 pence tip - a handsome blond young man - revealed to him a situation: the college boiler workers would go to a nearby tavern for a few drinks every night after work, and with some money, they could take them to the college boiler room through the back door, which was only a step away from the student dormitory. Some people met their little lovers in this way. With the right guidance, the next thing becomes very simple. Without the need for eloquence, Xia Shu bought the college boiler engineer for only 5 pounds. In the dimly lit small pantry, he waited anxiously for almost half an hour before Charlotte Hill, dressed in student attire, appeared. A big surprise! "Xia Shu smiled and spread out her hands, but there was no trace of a smile on Charlotte's petite and handsome face. The cold gaze made him feel a chill in his heart, and his footsteps towards the other person slowed down, eventually stopping three steps away. Facing the other person's cold face, Xia Shu felt that the smile on his face was already unnatural. He asked calmly, "What's going on Charlotte stared at him blankly and said coldly, "Prince Joachim, you mentioned the scenery in Sweden and your old friend there in your letter, but intentionally concealed your special experience there? It's wonderful and soul stirring, isn't it Upon hearing these words, Xia Shu was taken aback: how did she know that she had a one night stand with Countess Sava? Before Xia Shu could think it through, Charlotte continued to say in icy words, "In Karlskrona, Sweden, there is a stunning mermaid who attracts every handsome young person passing by with her enchanting dance. Countless people bow down at her feet, including gentlemen and nobles, captains and sailors, and some distinguished princes, such as... the German prince who is known as the genius of Hohenzollern, His Royal Highness Joachim Xia Shu's face turned red and white, and even if he could speak eloquently, he had nothing to say at this moment. Your Highness Prince Joachim, your freedom is to indulge in pleasures, but please keep a distance from me as a person like you Abandoning the cold and resolute words of severance, Charlotte disdainfully glanced at Xia Shu and resolutely turned around to leave. Xia Shu woke up from deep shock and wanted to retrieve it, but unfortunately took a step slower. At the entrance of the boiler room, the stoker who led him in blocked his way and said, "Hey, buddy, you don't want to go to the police station. I don't want to lose my job. Let's stop here Looking at Charlotte's figure that quickly disappeared into the night, Xia Shu felt empty in his heart. He had never felt like this before in his life, and his thoughts were in chaos: Who should be blamed for this? The 'sperm sucking woman' who has been stabbed a thousand times? Perhaps Gustav, who has deep difficulties? Is this an accident or someone's intentional act? After being escorted out of the back door of the college by the stoker, Xia Shu walked alone on the quiet street. The cold night breeze quickly calmed him down. The most important thing now is not to pursue the complex and distant truth of the event, but how to handle the relationship between oneself and Charlotte Hill. If you choose not to take action, it means giving up and treating it as a regretful dream. When you wake up, you will still be the optimistic and upward German prince, with only family, friendship, and career left in your life. If we want to win back, we must use honesty and persistence to regain Charlotte's favor. Give up or save? This seems like a tangled question. Standing in the wind, Xia Shu suddenly laughed self deprecatingly: she was able to meet in person because she cares;She was indifferent, resentful, and left without looking back, also because she cared. Since we care about each other, how can we give up easily for the sake of an accident?