The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 827 - 826: This Year’s Most Dazzling College Entrance Exam Student

Chapter 827: Chapter 826: This Year’s Most Dazzling College Entrance Exam Student

589.

For an arts student, such a score is considered quite excellent.

Even if Lu Xinnuan didn’t pursue arts, a score of 589 would be enough to get into a good university.

Lu Xinnuan had an estimate of her own results, and there was not much surprise upon seeing her actual score.

Fu Man and Lu Zhizhai were ecstatic.

The relatives had also started to inquire about the results early on, and Fu Man informed each one.

When Weng Xia learned of Lu Xinnuan’s score, she immediately called Fu Man’s phone.

Fu Man answered with a smile, "Sister-in-law."

"Nuannuan is amazing, to score so high in arts!"

Fu Man chuckled, "She has a good foundation."

"And what about Lu Mian?" Weng Xia mentioned suddenly. She had recently heard Lu Mian’s name quite often from Fu Yu’s mouth, so she casually asked.

Fu Man’s tone immediately became much colder, "Just so-so. Nuannuan’s former high school classmates said she screwed up the exam."

Lu Xinnuan used to be a senior student at Kunpeng High School and had kept contact with some classmates. Knowing that Lu Mian had left the exam room with a dark face, her mood brightened for several days.

Hearing this, Weng Xia immediately flattered, "Tsk, Lu Mian really knows how to make drama. She previously missed the chance for guaranteed admission, and now all her efforts have come to nothing! If only she knew this would happen, why bother in the first place..."

Fu Man did not wish to discuss Lu Mian further, thus she kept her mouth shut.

Weng Xia didn’t pursue the subject, changing tack dryly, "So, which university is Nuannuan planning to apply to? Her score should be good for any university, right?!"

Fu Man did not try to hide anything, "Definitely going to develop in Jinjing—probably Beijing University."

"Beijing University, huh..." Weng Xia seemed to be reminded of something. "Why not consider Qing University? I remember Fu Yu knows some people in the art department there. Fu Yu is Nuannuan’s little uncle; he could help out a bit..."

Weng Xia was intentionally trying to get on Fu Man’s good side, readily making generous offers with other people’s resources.

"Oh? Fu Yu?" Fu Man paused.

She rarely contacted this visually impaired younger brother of hers, and their relationship was not very close.

In fact, during the years when their main family branch was in decline, Fu Man had limited contact with Fu Yao’s side as well.

It was only after Lu Xinnuan started achieving things that they reconnected.

Her maternal family was basically full of poor relatives; there wasn’t much to rely on.

Fu Man didn’t take it to heart and disinterested in such trivial matters, she replied indifferently, "Nuannuan’s score is good; she doesn’t need to rely on connections. She’s already passed the entrance exam for Beijing University; there shouldn’t be any issues."

This confident tone left Weng Xia awkwardly at a loss for words.

"Moreover, Nuannuan has the support of a mentor; we won’t trouble my third brother about it," Fu Man stated proudly.

Upon hearing this, Weng Xia decided not to persuade her further.

"Alright, once Nuannuan is in Jinjing, our two families will be close. She should come and visit more often!"

"Of course, sister-in-law, you go ahead and keep busy," Fu Man replied.

After hanging up the phone, Fu Man muttered Fu Yu’s name to herself, then shook her head.

The third brother was disabled and couldn’t even take care of himself—what kind of influential connections could he have?

She felt almost ridiculous for entertaining the thought for a moment.

Fu Man didn’t dwell on it any longer. Soon after, Pei Jinlan called her, and Fu Man was busy dealing with her sister-in-law again.

The house was filled with Fu Man’s lively voice. Although a bit noisy, Lu Zhizhai unusually didn’t find her annoying.

Concerned about his daughter, Lu Zhizhai said, "Nuannuan, now that the college entrance exam results are out, don’t forget to share the good news with your mentor, and see how he plans your future. A good student like you is rare in the entertainment industry."

Lu Xinnuan nodded obediently, "I know, dad. I’ve already sent my results to Teacher Pu Jing. There will probably be interviews soon..."

"An interview is a good thing! Besides the top scholars, you must be the most dazzling candidate this year!"

"Not necessarily," Lu Xinnuan couldn’t help but cover her mouth and chuckle, her eyes narrowed slyly as she murmured, "Maybe my sister did well too."

Lu Zhizhai snorted but didn’t engage in conversation.

Lu Xinnuan, on the other hand, smiled as she pulled out her phone and posted a status on her Weibo.

[A new beginning, forging ahead]

The attached picture was that of her own college entrance examination score report.

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Lu Mian’s score report soon spread all over the school.

Class 25 collectively burst into tears.

What kind of godly being did they share a class with?!

Scoring full marks in the monthly exams was one thing, but in the college entrance examination, with its challenging questions, Lu the Great scored 749 points without even including the extra 40 points she was granted.

What use did she have for those extra points?

What! Use! Did! They have!

Not only did she perform well on her own, but she also elevated the entire senior year’s students, with rumors that a large group of parents had already come to demand an explanation from the school.

They insisted the school turn Lu Mian over, no matter what.

In Wucheng’s small and large restaurants, one more name was added to the list of names honored at the teacher-appreciation banquets.

[Teacher Lu]

All this elevated the entire class and faculty of Class 25 to new heights of campus status.

The Lu Family.

After Pei Jinlan spoke on the phone with Fu Man, Lu Xi came up in conversation, making her feel somewhat awkward.

Lu Xi had not contacted Lu Xinnuan at all, which really wasn’t proper etiquette.

After hanging up, Pei Jinlan, regardless of whether Lu Xi was busy or not, called him.

Lu Xi was on another call at the time, so she waited a while before trying again.

With Lu Xi, the top science student, as a shining example, Lu Xinnuan’s results might not seem impressive, but who could discount someone who was an art student, and now becoming famous in the entertainment industry?

This time, the call finally connected.

"Son, who were you talking to just now? Was it Xinnuan?"

Lu Xi, puzzled, replied, "No."

Pei Jinlan immediately expressed her dissatisfaction, "Lu Xi, Xinnuan is your sister; how can you be so indifferent?"

"Why should I care about her, when you all do?"

"Listen to yourself, you’re her older brother. Isn’t it right that you care about your sister’s college entrance exam results? Nuannuan did quite well this time, 589 points, much stronger than that Lu Mian! Listen to me, Nuannuan is bound to succeed in the future, Lu Mian can’t compare. You should call and say something nice to her..."

"Mom." Lu Xi paused for a moment on the other end of the line, "Lu Xinnuan isn’t stronger than Mianmian."

He explained seriously and earnestly.

Pei Jinlan seemed to hear her son’s sigh and her voice trembled slightly, sensing his stubbornness and feeling quite helpless.

"You child... Your mom isn’t a 2G network. The whole school is saying Lu Mian didn’t do well, but I know better..."

"She didn’t do well," Lu Xi said coolly.

"See, what did I tell you? She shouldn’t have refused the guaranteed admission and had to..."

Lu Xi cut off Pei Jinlan, "It was just one point shy of perfect, right?"

"What?"

"A raw score of 749 points, plus 40 bonus points, Mianmian’s total score is 789," Lu Xi said with a slight smile. "I just learned from Principal Zhang, Mianmian is the national top scorer."

He paused, "That’s about 200 points more than Lu Xinnuan."