"I'm very glad that everyone could take the time to come to this reunion. Before our gathering officially begins, I must apologize. We might have to wait for an old classmate..."
Hillary paused: "Everyone here should know this old classmate, and many may be very familiar with him. He was the top student who entered the Class of 2007 with the highest score in the country, Edric Reat. He originally went to study in Costa Luna but returned to Ciawell recently and might possibly stay in Ciawell for future development."
At this point in her speech, Hillary's cellphone rang suddenly in her pocket. She apologized with a smile and answered the call right in front of all their classmates: "Edric, have you arrived? Alright, I'll come out to meet you..."
With that, Hillary left the private room.
The room became somewhat quiet because of her departure, until someone whispered softly: "Edric Reat, he's actually back in the country."