ARC 1-Enthralling the Elite Quartet 17

Minutes later ,the Doctor came in with Li tianyu (father) and the butler .

Doctor:

*Examining the sprain* It's a mild sprain. You need to rest, avoid putting weight on it, and apply this ointment twice a day.

Mr. Li (Father):

*Concerned* How long until she recovers?

Doctor:

*Advising* With proper care, it should heal in a week or so. Ensure she doesn't strain it.

**Li Lili:**

*Thankful while thinking that this is perfect she won't go to school for a week which will give the best distance to the quartet * Thank you, Doctor.

*After the examination, the doctor leaves with the butler.*

Mr. Li (Father):

*Apologetic* Lili, I'm sorry for getting upset. I just worry about you.

Li Lili:

*Apologizing* I understand, Dad. I'm sorry for not coming home on time.

*They share a moment, but the tension remains.*

Mr. Li (Father):

*Hugging her briefly* Get some rest. I'll check on you later.

*As her father leaves, Lili, feeling a mix of emotions, takes the prescribed medicine and eventually drifts into a restless sleep.*

A week passed fast, during which Lili, though not attending school, grew closer to her father and her newfound friends, Liu Xin and Wang Minghui, who had visited her twice. As Monday arrived, Lili, dressed and prepared for school, greeted her father with a warm hug.

Lili: Morning, Dad. I'm off to school.

*Her father patted her arm with a smile, and she continued with her routine, seemingly oblivious to the mother-daughter duo's presence. As she finished her meal and prepared to leave, Mo Lina suggested they go to school together.*

Mo Lina: Hey, Lili, we should head to school together.

Lili: (skeptical) Oh? What's the plan here?

Mo Lina: Just thought we could go together. You know, like sisters.

*Lili, intrigued by Mo Lina's intentions, agreed, and soon they were on their way to school. Upon arrival, Liu Xin and Wang Minghui greeted them, and Lili bid farewell to the driver.*

Lili: See you, and thanks!

*She joined her friends, exchanging hugs and catching up on the latest school news. The classroom was filled with joy as classmates welcomed Lili back. The math teacher, recognizing her, added a touch of humor.*

Math Teacher: Lili, back in action, I see!

*Laughter echoed through the class, and the day continued. During the break, Lili chose to stay inside the classroom rather than going to the cafeteria. Suddenly, a commotion outside caught their attention, and the sounds of people screaming the names of the Royal Quartet filled the air.*

Classmates: Zhang Haoran! Wang Tianming! Li Xinjie! Chen Zhenwei!

*Lili, feeling a surge of shyness, urged her friends to hide her, but before they could react, the quartet stood at the classroom door.*

**Quartet (in unison):** We need to talk.

*The atmosphere tensed as the quartet's unexpected visit set the stage for a conversation.*