The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 819 - 818: Lu Mian Can Never Surpass Her

Chapter 819: Chapter 818: Lu Mian Can Never Surpass Her

Mo Si had accompanied Xiao Qimo to Hong City before and had seen Qimo wear clothes made of a similar material.

The fabric felt distinct from ordinary cloth, much like the one he was holding in his hands now.

But Qimo’s outfit was a disguise provided by the IEG, and even though Mo Si wasn’t one of them, he knew how rare such disguise suits were.

This should just be an ordinary piece of clothing though...

Unless he could find a mask with the pattern of Tarot Cards.

Mo Si knew that going through someone else’s backpack wasn’t right, but his burning curiosity emboldened him to slowly reach into the depths of the backpack.

Just at that moment, darkness fell over his head.

A towel fluttered down, landing precisely on top of his head.

Mo Si quickly withdrew his meddling hands and, removing the towel, saw Lu Mian’s clear and piercing eyes staring at him.

Mo Si panicked and instantly felt guilty.

"Miss Lu, I-I didn’t mean to..."

Lu Mian hummed indifferently, stuffed the clothes back into her bag, neatly zipped it up, slung the straps over her shoulder, and tossed the backpack onto her back.

"Don’t let it happen again," the girl said icily before turning to leave the room.

Mo Si slapped himself hard.

What was he doing just now?!

He had actually dared to snoop through the backpack of Lu Mian’s father!

He might as well chop off these wretched hands of his!

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Xiao Qimo was waiting downstairs for Lu Mian, having made sure to wash his car thoroughly the day before—now it looked brand new.

The refined gentleman helped Lu Mian open the passenger side door with elegance.

"Miss Lu, please."

Lu Mian raised an eyebrow and got in.

Xiao Qimo walked around to the driver’s seat and leisurely started the car, declaring himself on duty as the diligent Xiao Qimo, driver.

In the car.

Lu Mian’s text message notifications kept vibrating non-stop.

There were messages from Ya Ling, Yuren, and Sikong Jian, as well as from Yun Sang, Ye Jinwen, and Lu Xi. Even Wa Zhiqi, who must have heard some news from somewhere, sent her an encouraging text.

It was Lu Mian taking the college entrance examination, yet these people seemed more concerned about it than she was.

The last unread message came from the haughty little princess Su Luo.

Su Luo had been away participating in Go tournaments for half the term, so they hadn’t seen each other.

Lu Mian gently opened the message.

[Heard that Qing University has nice scenery, take some photos for me when you’re there.]

Is this what encouragement looks like these days?

Lu Mian’s lips curled slightly, and she put away her phone.

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Today was also the day Lu Xinnuan took the college entrance examination.

Lu Zhizhai and Fu Man were particularly invested in this exam, pinning their hopes on her to make a name for herself.

Despite the fact that their daughter was now taking the exam as an art student, her third-place finish on "The Voice of the Best" had helped her to start her career in the entertainment industry, earning both money and fame along the way.

The reputation of the Lu Family’s main branch was slowly being restored by Xinnuan.

For them, Lu Xinnuan was their only hope.

Lu Xinnuan had not scheduled any events during this period and was peacefully focusing on her academic subjects at school.

Naturally, her preferred school was Beijing University; she had barely passed the art department’s entrance examination during winter break, and now it all hinged on her academic scores.

Her oldest uncle, Fu Yao, and aunt, Weng Xia, each sent their concern.

Lu Xingtang and Pei Jinlan also called right on time.

"Nuannuan, remember to wear the Wenchang Talisman that your aunt prayed for you – it’s sure to help you perform well on the exams and smoothly secure your spot at Beijing University!"

Lu Xinnuan sweetly replied, "Second Aunt, I’ve got everything. You’re all too anxious, my mom has also sought a whole bunch of blessings for me..."

"You can never have too many!" Pei Jinlan continued with a few more concerned but indifferent words.

Lu Xinnuan answered all of them, but felt something was missing. She asked, "Second Aunt, where is my brother?"

"Your brother didn’t call you?"

"No..."

Pei Jinlan was startled, then quickly said, "He’s been busy designing games recently, working overtime every day, he hardly has time to eat!"

Lu Xinnuan didn’t really want to make a big deal out of it, it was just that she felt simply on a major moment in her life, it wasn’t right for her cousin Lu Xi not to call her.

She laughed it off indifferently, thinking that once she became famous, all these people would have to come and flatter her.

"I understand, Second Aunt, please remind my brother to take care of his health."

"Alright."

Seeing that it was almost time, Lu Zhizhai and Fu Man personally took Lu Xinnuan to the examination hall.

Lu Xinnuan walked in the middle, arm in arm with her parents, her face beaming with happiness.

Suddenly remembering, she kindly suggested, "Dad, Mom, maybe you should call my sister? She’s all alone, it must be quite pitiful..."

Fu Man and Lu Zhizhai exchanged glances.

"Forget it." Fu Man looked somber and turned her head away, "She’s just treating this year’s exam as a plaything, your side is what’s important."

"Mm." Lu Xinnuan was completely content.

She was very aware that when it came to their parents’ love, Lu Mian could never surpass her.

——

Xiao Qimo drove up to the school gates, and Lu Mian didn’t let him go any further.

"Your family is all waiting for you to come back." The man pleaded with a hint of grievance in his gesture.

Family, huh...

Lu Mian felt that the word was too warm, with clear eyes shining like bright stars, she curved into a beautiful smile, "Okay."

She got out of the car with her backpack.

After crossing the street, she unexpectedly saw Shouhao and his friends at the school gate.

With the first year students on holiday these past few days, Shouhao arranged for a large group of people to come and cheer for Lu Mian.

"Mian bro! Our Galaxy Mian Protection Squad is back in action!"

With a gesture from Shouhao, the crowd behind him started to chant loudly.

"Mian bro, Mian bro is the mightiest, a seven hundred and fifty in the college entrance exam!"

Passing students and parents looked their way with different expressions.

Lu Mian pulled a wry smile, stepping a few paces away from them, "I’m just here to take a test..."

Everyone fell silent.

Only you would use "just" to describe taking the college entrance exam.

"Mian bro, Mian bro is the best, Beijing University and Qing University fighting for your yes!"

Lu Mian half-covered her face with her pencil case, "I’m going now, don’t stay out in the sun too long."

She hurried through the school gates, while the chanting of the Galaxy Mian Protection Squad continued behind her.

Among the crowd, Jiang Yingyue, who noticed Lu Mian and especially after hearing the slogans, couldn’t help but snicker.

"The total score for the college entrance exam is just 750. Does she really think she can get a perfect score? That’s not how you brag!"

A girl who was friendly with her scoffed in agreement, "The higher they are lifted, the harder they fall!"

——

From the moment Lu Mian entered the school gates, she became the focal point in the principal’s office.

Principal Zhang had someone bring up the surveillance footage.

Han Jin took the principal seat, with Teacher Su and Principal Zhang on either side. When they saw Lu Mian appear, all three involuntarily sat up straight.

"She looks in good condition, maybe this year our Kunpeng School will set a new record," Han Jin said with a smile.

Teacher Su nodded, "Breaking a record is certain, it’s just a matter of how high she can go."