Letters & Expectations
Beijing, China — Liang Residence
Trophies gleam. Silence cuts like a blade.
Liang Yue
(steady, holding an envelope)
Liang Yue
I’m in. Ravenwood accepted me.
Liang Jianhong
Hn. Do not think entry equals victory. Train harder than Zhen did.
Liang Zhen
Congrats, little brother. Try to keep up.
Mei Lihua
Enough. Yue—well done. I’m proud of you.
Liang Yue
I’ll make them see me.
Chen Min
BRO! RAVENWOOD?! I’m screaming. I’ll back you from the stands—also bring snacks.
Liang Yue
(tiny smile, texting)💬
Liang Yue
Don’t you dare bring sunflower seeds again.
Seoul, South Korea — Seo Penthouse
Seo Rin
(casual, tossing his phone with the acceptance email)
Seo Rin
Ravenwood said yes.
Seo Daeho
You will be number one. No excuses. After graduation—you return to the company.
Han Mirae
At least it photographs well. We’ll do a feature spread.
Seo Hana
Oppa, bring me souvenirs… or a cute rival. Preferably both.
Seo Rin
I’ll bring a trophy. Rivals can carry my bags.
Park Jinwoo
Rooming near the gym. Race you to the top court.
Seo Rin
Hope you like losing.
Bangkok, Thailand — Sutham Estate
Marble floors, carved wood, tradition heavy as the air.
Kanya Sutham
(chin up, letter in hand)
Kanya Sutham
I’ve been accepted to Ravenwood.
Prasert Sutham
Good. Remember: your behavior reflects our name.
Lalita Sutham
We’ll discuss suitable introductions and… prospects. Don’t waste your youth on courts alone.
Kanya Sutham
(inner thought, jaw tight)
Kanya Sutham
I’ll choose my future—even if I have to fight everyone for it.
Niran
See you on Ravenwood’s courts, Sutham. Try to last three sets this time.
Kanya Sutham
Bring tissues.
Shanghai, China — Lin Household
Paintings, sunlight, a house that speaks softly but judges loudly.
Lin Yuehua
(gentle smile, acceptance email open)
Lin Yuehua
I… got in. Ravenwood.
Lin Wenjie
Sports squander your discipline. But if you go—excel. Do not embarrass this family.
Fang Yaling
We’re proud of you, Hua. Be safe, be steady.
Lin Qian
Send me pics of hot rivals. I need inspiration.
Mei Ling
RIU campus looks insane. I’m transferring my program. We’re conquering this place together.
Lin Yuehua
Only if you stop live-blogging my love life.
Four letters. Four storms brewing.
Their names already echo through locker rooms and boardrooms alike.
Ravenwood awaits—
and the first serve hasn’t even been tossed.
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