Hearing the subtle flattery in her tone, she could only smile and say:

"Thanks, but you’re a guest. How could I keep asking you to cook for me?"

Upon hearing Laura Jones’ tone, Selim knew she wasn’t upset and secretly breathed a sigh of relief, chuckling:

"I’m happy that you enjoy my cooking."

She held Laura Jones’ hand and said:

"If you feel bad about it, just come to the kitchen and help me a bit."

"Sure."

After cleaning up the table, Laura Jones followed Selim to the kitchen.

Selim was quick at cooking, washing and cutting the ingredients in no time, setting them aside for later use.

Although Laura Jones came in to help, she was actually just standing by.

While waiting for the pot, both of them were pretty idle.

Laura Jones picked up a freshly washed cherry tomato nearby, handed one to Selim, and started eating.

Selim took a bite and, thinking about how she was mocked by Hannah Taylor, still felt a bit unwilling.

After some thought, she couldn’t help but asked Laura Jones:

"Laura, how long have you known Hannah Taylor?"

Laura Jones paused her fruit-eating and replied casually:

"She just transferred to our class this semester."

"So you haven’t known her long?"

"No, not long at all."

Hearing that Laura Jones and Hannah Taylor had just met, Selim was surprised but secretly pleased.

It seemed that Hannah Taylor wasn’t as close to Laura Jones as she thought.

A slight self-satisfied smile flickered across her eyes.

"Your school is a top university in the country, but Hannah Taylor doesn’t seem like someone who could get into such a prestigious institution."

The hidden disparagement in her words made Laura Jones feel somewhat displeased.

Although Hannah Taylor indeed didn’t enter Chicago University by exam, Selim’s judgment made Laura Jones a bit uncomfortable.

"Why do you say that?"

Laura Jones looked up at her, asking casually.

Selim didn’t notice the slight displeasure in Laura Jones’ eyes and seized the opportunity to say:

"Look at her – as a student, she wears makeup, and her clothes don’t look like a student’s either. A student should look like a student, especially those who get into a prestigious university like Chicago University. It’s not like her to focus only on dressing up."

Laura Jones was amused by Selim’s words.

Even though Hannah Taylor wore makeup, it wasn’t heavy, just a regular nude look. As for her clothes, it was just a shirt with jeans. Why did her appearance not qualify as a student in Selim’s eyes?

Is it only those who look plain, wear standard uniforms, go bare-faced without basic skincare, have acne, and dull skin who are considered qualified university students in her eyes?

What era is this?

Laura Jones wasn’t someone who liked to gossip, especially not to judge others based on their appearance.

Although Selim had been her online friend for years, after spending a few days together in real life, she found that Selim’s character was far from what she imagined.

Indeed, meeting online friends in real life requires caution.

Once you meet, they can easily disappoint you.

"You can’t say that. Wearing light makeup makes people look more refreshed, and wearing pretty clothes, why should it affect their study?"

She picked up a cherry tomato, took a bite, and continued:

"There are a lot of girls wearing makeup at our school, and it doesn’t stop them from being top students."