Chapter 247
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As knowledge and strength were both valued; the challenges included martial arts,
mathematics, physics, chemistry, literature, history, philosophy, etc.
The first challenge was related to literature, as the bridesmaids requested the men to recite
the entirety of Act 2, Scene 2 in Romeo and Juliet. They chose this because it was a
touching and well-known love story fitting for a wedding.
The groomsmen consisted often handsome, smart, and wealthy heirs, some of whom had
completed their postgraduate studies abroad. Yet, everyone was utterly dumbfounded upon
hearing the challenge.
āWhat the heck? Who would randomly memorize an entire play for no reason?!ā They all
thought in their heads.
*So none of you can do it?ā One of the bridesmaids smiled cheekily. āFine then, Iāll give you
the option to bribe us. Starting from eight thousand dollars!ā
āYep, yep! Right away!ā Xavier took his phone out, eager to participate. āYou should have
said so earlier! Why would we waste our time on something we can solve with money?ā
āHold on.ā Renee suddenly stood up. āI can do it!ā
āRomeo and Juliet is a play written by William Shakespeare in the 1590s.
Act 2, Scene 2, Romeo enters the Capuletās orchardā¦ā
The woman started reciting the play all on her own, loudly and clearly.
Everyone turned to look at her, with sheer disbelief plastered all over their faces.
Xavier whispered under his breath to his close friends. āI thought she was joking, but I didnāt
think she would actually do it! This is way too impressive! ā
Stefan, however, didnāt seem all that surprised. He replied in a slightly prideful tone, āSheās
alright, I suppose. And didnāt I tell you she was an honors student?ā
After ten or so minutes, Renee was finally finished reciting the entire scene, which earned
her a big round of applause.
āThat was amazing!ā
The bridesmaid gave high praise as well. āAs expected of the Jacobsā family and friends.
You truly are amazing, Miss. Looks like you have a hunger for knowledge, unlike those who
only wish to gain power and status. ā
Renee humbly waved her hands. āIām not that great. I just like to recite plays or poems
whenever Iām bored!ā
However, the woman couldnāt help but feel irked in her heart. āIsnāt Romeo and Juliet a
tragedy where both of them died? Wasnāt it inappropriate to include this in a wedding?ā
With that, the groomsmen team was able to pass the first challenge.
āMiss Everheart, thanks for the help. Youāve opened my eyes once again.ā Christopher
thanked her, his eyes filled with an unnoticeable admiration for the woman.
Renee chuckled and joked. āItās no big deal! If you really want to thank me, though, just
transfer me eight thousand dollars, like what they asked.ā
āOf course.ā Christopher was very generous, taking his phone out. āShow me the QR code.ā
Renee didnāt refuse the offer, showing the QR code and receiving the money within minutes.
At that moment, she realized that the wedding turned out to be absolutely worth her time.
The remaining seventeen challenges were similar to the first, and the groomsmen relied on
Renee to solve most of them as well.
The woman, able to receive quite a lot of money, grinned from ear to ear.
The group then reached the final mission, and that was to convince the bride to open the
door for them.
However, the door stayed shut no matter what the groomsmen said. Not even Christopher,
the groom, was able to persuade her.
Renee shrugged as well, indicating that she couldnāt help them this time.
Just then, Xavier nudged Stefanās arm and said, āHey Stef, why donāt⦠you try?ā