75. Rainy night

The next day.

Francesco Petrarch Elementary School.

The large classroom was filled with beautifully dressed children.

The children were very quiet, all sitting upright, and a little nervous and scared.

There was a row of people standing in front of the podium, including the elderly female principal, secretary and some teacher.

Dora was among them, gently comforting the nervous children.

Dongdong--

Powerful footsteps.

In everyone's gaze, a handsome man wearing a tricolor ribbon walked in.

I don't know him, but judging from his aura, he's obviously an important person.

"Good morning, Inspector."

The headmistress was immediately w elcoming.

After some polite words, the man strode towards Dora, who looked surprised.

He smiled, "Good morning, Princess."

"Rowan..."

Dora opened her eyes slightly, having nver expected that their meeting again would unfold like this.

While she was surprised, other teachers came forward to exchange pleasantries with Rowan.

After dealing with all of this, Dora calmed down and observed secretly, becoming more and more curious about Rowan.

At this time, Rowan came back to her side, smiling brightly: "It's great, we meet again by chance."

Dora also had a smile on her face: "The fourth time."

"Yes, the fourth time."

Rowan then suddenly asks "Sunday is Virgin Mary Day, what are your plans?"

"Do you want to date me? But I'm sorry, I'm going to the theater that day."

Dora raised her eyebrows and smiled: "There are plays by Jacques Offenbach."

"It seems I am late for the appointment. See you next time, Princess. I think there will soon be our fifth meeting."

Rowan shook his head with pretend ed regret, then turned and left without any hesitation.

Leaving now?

Dora was puzzled.

She remembered correctly that the inspector would come over and give a speech later, explaining that the Italian race was the noblest and superior to all other races.

This argument is said to have been learned from the bigwigs in Germany.

Dora was not interested in any of this, but was curious about Rowan.

Just then, the janitor hurried along the school corridor: "Another, another inspector!"

Another middle-aged man came in wearing a tricolor ribbon.

Everyone was stunned.

Dora was also surprised, but soon understood something. The corners of her mo uth curled up, and she muttered in a voice that only she could hear: "Unexpected meeting... What a smart bad guy."

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Sunday, Virgin Mary Day.

In the theater, the fourth act of The Tales of Hoffmann has begun.

The scenery on the stage shows Venice at night.

The water sparkled, and the gondola carrying Giulietta and Nicolos was bathed in the moonlight.

Giulietta and Nicholas are singing 'Beautiful Night of Love' in agony

Many people were chatting and laughing below.

Opera does not have to be listened too seriously.

For most people, this is more like back ground music for a dance party, a place for chatting and gossiping. Only when the high lights come will they correct their attitude and give applause.

Only a small number of opera lovers would listen to it seriously, and Dora is one of them.

But tonight, Dora, who was sitting in the first-class box, was a little distracted. Whle chatting with her friends, she kept wondering whether the bad guy would show up.

"Dora."

At this time someone was calling her name.

Dora turned her head and saw the person who had invited them tonight, Rudolph, a young and handsome man who was introduced by the elders in the family as a political official.

Political Officer Rudolf wondered, "Don't you like it?"

Dora gave a polite smile. "It's nice to ear the opera."

Before Rudolf could say anything, the two singers on the stage began to sing the finale, "Venetian Barcarolle," with great passion.

Dora looked like she was listening carefully, so he had to shut up.

After a moment, the curtain on the stage fell.

The audience slowly dispersed from th e seats to the corridor.

Dora, Rudolph and others left the box and walked among the audience towards the stairs leading to the theater door.

"Dora."

Rudolph said, "We have to hurry. We have a dinner to attend at six o'clock. This is very important."

Dora knew that her family wanted to match her up with Rudolph.

She hadn't thought it through yet, and she hadn't expected that Rudolph seemed to have made up his mind before the matter was finalized.

She felt amused: "Why include me?"

"There are so many important people, the mayor, Guidarino, the whole De Giovanni family... they are all high society people, and I would be embarrassed if I didn't have a female companion."

Rudolph was polite and spoke slowly, smiling at the people around him from time to time.

Polite, but tough, not allowing her to refuse.

Dora wanted to laugh even more.

When she opened her mouth to say something, Rudolph said, "Your mother will be there, too, Dora."

Mother...

Dora was silent.

Just as Rudolph smiled, Dora shook h ler head firmly: "I refuse."

Rudolph looked at her for a long mom ent, forcing a smile on his face, "I thought you'd be happy... Well, if you don't like it then don't go. Let's go to dinner, just you and me."

"I...."

"Let's go wait for five minutes. I'll drive over to pick you up in five minutes."

By now he had reached the door.

Crackling!

Sound of heavy rain.

It was raining heavily outside the theater.

Rudolph became more confident: "Don't refuse. Look, how can we leave in such heavy rain? Wait for a moment, I'll park the car in front and honk to call you."

With that he left.

Dora stood still, the sadness in her eyes becoming more intense.

She hated socializing, hated her parens' arrangements, and hated Rudolph...but she couldn't refuse.

Like a princess in a castle.

Beautiful artwork that is inseparable from the castle.

"So, the prince my mother arranged for me is Rudolf? He's even worse than that bad guy..."

For some reason, Dora suddenly thought of Rowan.

At this time, a black car waiting on the sidewalk honked its horn.

It is Rudolph's car model.

But it's still raining outside...

Dora hesitated for a moment, but still walked quickly towards the car in the rain.

After getting on the car, her dress was already wet.

Dora couldn't bear it any longer and sa lid angrily: "You could at least bring me an umbrella, you are such an uneducated guy!"

A familiar voice came from the driver's seat: "Are you angry?"

Dora was so angry that she didn't react. "I'm very angry! What makes me most angry is that they forced me to attend a banquet. Mayor Giulio Fossa and his niece, and a female companion, what do they have to do with me! Hiccup~"

She burped in a very unladylike manner.

Dora completely disregarded etiquette : "I know I'll burp! If you ask me to do something I don't want to do, I'll burp!"

"The rain got into my shoes! Damn it!"

"What do you mean by 'I thought you would be happy'... You still don't understand by now, it doesn't take much effort to make me happy!"

"A nice chocolate ice cream, maybe a walk for the two of us, and then just let it go... Never mind, I won't be happy at all taking a walk with you, only my mother will be happy, damn it, why doesn't she go on a date with you."

Dora sighed.

The person in the driver's seat suddenly turned his head and said with a smile: "Would you be happy to take a walk with me, Princess Dora?"

"Rowan?! Hiccup~"

Dora was so surprised that she let out a short, cute burp.

When ahe looked around, she realized that she was in another car, but the model was the same.

She quickly put on her shoes and straightened her clothes and hair.

Dora put her hand on her heart, her cheeks slightly red, and said, "This...this is unbelievable. I think you should explain it to me."

Rowan said seriously: "I think you should explain it to me."

"Me?"

Dora pointed at herself in surprise.

Rowan nodded and said: "I was standing under the eaves, and you fell from the sky into my arms. I fell off my bicycle, but fell into your arms. I went to inspect the school, and you appeared in front of me again."

"I parked my car in front of the theater and all of a sudden you were in my car... It was like a dream to me."

"You don't want to disturb me and leave me alone? You are pestering me! But I understand you! I believe I understand. Well, you win."

"So, Princess, where shall we go for a walk?"

"Going to the beach? Do you like the sea?"

"Like is like..."

Dora even forgot to burp and said subconsciously: "But there are people waiting f or me in front of the theater."

Rowan pretended to turn the steering wheel. "Hiccup~ No problem. Let's go back to the front of the theater."

Dora was surprised: "Why are you hiccuping too?"