The next day, noon.
Sophia stood in front of a full-length mirror, gazing at the refreshed blonde girl in the reflection, slightly lost in thought.
The girl was wearing a noble British-style school uniform.
The dark blue jacket fit her figure snugly, the white shirt collar was slightly exposed, and the black bow tie in the middle of the neckline looked a little playful.
The plaid skirt just covered her knees, paired with black long socks and small leather boots, making her look elegant and lively.
"Hmm, not bad, it looks great."
Li Andy came up behind her and nodded with satisfaction.
The Harveys family truly lived up to their reputation in the clothing business; they had the custom school uniform ready in just one morning and even included a large mirror.
As for the enrollment application, Mrs. Harveys had also arranged for someone to handle it, and they could take Sophia directly to the academy that afternoon.
"These clothes... they must be very expensive?" Sophia tugged at the hem of her skirt and asked with some apprehension.
Li Andy nodded slightly: "It's alright, it's not from your money, and you can keep it after the commission is over."
Upon hearing this, a hint of age-appropriate joy flashed in Sophia's eyes, and she nodded softly.
But soon, as if remembering something, she suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with a few hints of doubt, and she questioned:
"Wait, how did you know my measurements?"
Li Andy raised his hand and made a grabbing motion in the air:
"I measured it by hand yesterday; you use more fabric than I imagined."
"You dare to say that!"
Sophia's face instantly flushed crimson, and she gritted her teeth, grabbing Li Andy's neck.
Li Andy sighed helplessly and didn't resist; after all, Sophia wouldn't really strangle him.
We're all so familiar, why can't she be more direct?
That brat, she actually resisted and bit him yesterday.
There were still so many other parts that hadn't been thoroughly measured yet.
Young bodies need to be vented.
"This is a monastery!"
Sophia glared at him fiercely, then slowly let go, but the blush on her cheeks lingered for a long time.
Looking at her shy appearance, Li Andy couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
He suddenly felt that taking his time to 'eat' was quite interesting.
Through step-by-step probing, unlocking and collecting reactions from different stages, and then finally devouring it all with satisfaction.
"That... can commoners also enter a noble academy?" Sophia asked with some hesitation.
"Of course they can."
Li Andy explained, "Most of those so-called noble academies were actually established to satisfy the aristocratic aspirations of some wealthy merchants, and most of the students inside are commoners.
A true noble academy would never label itself as a noble academy.
Besides, this is New Continent, a former place of exile; where would there be so many nobles?"
"I see..."
Sophia frowned and nodded, then changed the subject,
"Oh right, Youxi wasn't feeling very well last night, do you want to go see her?"
"Not feeling very well?"
Li Andy pondered for two seconds, "It should be due to learning to control her spirituality, which is a normal phenomenon; no need to worry."
Sophia stared at him intently, her eyes carrying a hint of stubbornness.
Li Andy shrugged helplessly:
"Alright, I'll talk to her when I get back tonight."
Only then did Sophia nod, then followed him out the door and boarded a carriage alone.
Li Andy did not accompany her but turned and walked towards another carriage.
Inside this carriage were Mrs. Harveys, looking troubled, and Miss Molly, dressed in her school uniform and still asleep.
"Madam, shall I begin?" Li Andy asked as he sat in the carriage.
Mrs. Harveys hesitated for a few seconds but still nodded.
Li Andy slowly closed his eyes, while Miss Molly, beside him, opened her eyes.
She moved her wrists; the stiff feeling had completely disappeared.
Heh heh, it seems this body has almost adapted.
That's right.
In addition to having Sophia investigate in the shadows, he also planned to act personally, intending to try and use Molly's identity to draw out the real culprit.
"..."
Mrs. Harveys looked at this strange yet familiar "daughter" in front of her, her expression incredibly complex.
Li Andy's expression stiffened for a moment, and he could roughly understand her feelings—seeing a strange man's soul occupy her daughter's body, anyone would be filled with myriad thoughts.
"Let's go." Li Andy regained his dignified demeanor and said softly.
Mrs. Harveys nodded, rang the bell, and signaled the coachman to proceed.
The carriage slowly started, and the two remained silent throughout the journey.
...
Upon arriving at the academy gate, Li Andy prepared to get off:
"Madam, I'm leaving."
"Wait!" The madam suddenly called out to him.
"What's wrong?" Li Andy turned back and asked.
The madam slowly took a deep breath, a slightly sorrowful smile appearing on her face: "That... you can call me Mother.
Molly... her age isn't much younger than yours, actually.
If we're going to act, let's do it completely."
Li Andy was stunned for a moment, then smiled, gently waving with Molly's body, and said:
"Okay, Mom, I'm leaving."
The madam instantly covered her mouth, tears welling up in her eyes.
She took another deep breath, smiled, nodded, and waved goodbye:
"Goodbye... my daughter."
"Mmm, goodbye."
Molly smiled as she turned and walked away, but the soul beneath her smile became somewhat heavy.