The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 828 - 827: The Lu Family Missed the Greatest Glory

Chapter 828: Chapter 827: The Lu Family Missed the Greatest Glory

Lu Xi’s words struck Pei Jinlan like hammer blows, one by one.

Lu Mian scored 200 points more than Xinnuan...

Pei Jinlan took a deep breath; in her entire life, she had never heard of anyone scoring so high!

And this person was the child of the Lu Family.

The same Lu Mian they had never thought highly of...

All the disparaging words they had so often said— "lacking in knowledge," "neglecting one’s proper work," "can’t compare with Xinnuan," and so on—were now crashing back over them like a tidal wave.

Lu Xi knew his mother might not be able to handle it. Of course, such results would take anyone a while to come to terms with.

Mianmian had given them too many surprises.

He patiently explained the reason for the additional points as well.

Lu Xi heard several gasps through the phone on the other end.

Lu Xi’s eyes flashed slightly, his tone serious, "Mom, although Lu Xinnuan is also my cousin, she has a bad heart and too many sly thoughts; I don’t like her. Pampering her is out of the question; it’s only because of our blood relationship I haven’t openly fallen out with her. You may be blind and deluded, but I am not!"

"You...What about Mianmian..."

"Thanks to your favoritism and disregard, Mianmian is doing very well now; she has her career and excellent prospects. Don’t harbour too many illusions; you don’t deserve to be her family. If you were to live the days she’s lived, you might not have her magnanimity."

Lu Xi sighed lightly, "The Lu Family has missed out on the greatest glory."

And with that, the call was ended.

Pei Jinlan, dispirited and dazed, raised her head to meet the eyes of her husband Lu Xingtang, as well as the elder members of the Lu Family.

The phone call had been on speakerphone.

Lu Xingtang, Lu Family Head Lu Chengweng, and the matriarch Huang Yu all wore expressions of utter shock.

After a long while.

Lu Chengweng said with a trembling voice, "So are you saying that Mianmian is actually a genius?"

Lu Xingtang spoke up, "They even call her the ’Guardian God’ of Wucheng?"

What a tremendous honor that would be, such a face for the Lu Family!

But now...

"This child...why didn’t she tell anything to the family!" Huang Yu lamented, slapping her thigh in regret.

Pei Jinlan slumped onto the sofa, feeling defeated.

"It was us who pushed her away with our own hands..."

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Lu Mian sent a message to Xiao Qimo saying she would come home for lunch.

Yuren prepared some takeaway dishes for her; Lu Mian then left with her bounty, heading back to Jinjing No.1.

Mo Si had been waiting in the corridor for a while, reminding himself that Miss Lu didn’t like fuss, and he had to stay calm.

But when he saw Lu Mian returning, he couldn’t help but slide down to his knees in front of her, hugging her legs.

"Miss Lu! You’re so so so so spectacular! You’re the most amazing person I have ever met!" His flattery was relentless, one compliment after another, "Even more amazing than Master Mo!"

He said the last part in a whisper.

Lu Mian’s lips curved slightly as she withdrew her leg, "Move."

She couldn’t stand this kind of enthusiasm.

"Sure thing!" Mo Si sprang to his feet swiftly, cheering inwardly.

Today’s mission to hug the legs of greatness: accomplished!

Xiao Jianli and Xiao Qimo were also waiting at the door; both grandfather and grandson couldn’t bear to watch Mo Si’s bootlicking display.

Xiao Jianli ridiculed, "How did you end up with such a spineless follower?"

Before Xiao Qimo could say anything, the old man sidestepped his beloved grandson, walking excitedly and warmly towards Lu Mian.

"Mianmian, come in quickly! Grandpa has been waiting for you for a long time. Hurry and hand me the stuff, don’t overexert yourself!"

"..."

Xiao Qimo pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses expressionlessly.

He mocks others for being unaccomplished, yet isn’t he an ardent fan himself?!

Lu Mian politely greeted them and then paused to ask, "Did everyone find out?"

Xiao Jianli nodded.

"Miss Lu, it’s not just us. The old master also called the Family Head and his wife. I guess by now, the whole of Wucheng knows. It won’t be long before the whole country knows!"

Lu Mian handed the items in her hand to Mo Si, shaking her head placidly, "That’s an exaggeration."

Mo Si: Who exactly is being exaggerated here? It was you who got the exaggerated score first...

The three chatted at the door for a bit, then Xiao Jianli and Mo Si tightly escorted Lu Mian back to her room.

Xiao Qimo, who had been ignored, trailed behind, only able to follow with a lingering sense of grievance.

It was only because he was in a good mood today that he didn’t bother to take these people to task.

At Jinjing Number One, with Xiao Jianli around, he arranged many things, so neither Lu Mian nor Xiao Qimo needed to worry.

Before they had even finished lunch, the old man prompted Lu Mian to consider who to invite to the thank-you banquet. Once she decided, he would go book the hotel.

Lu Mian thought for a moment, stating that she would make a list when she got back.

Xiao Jianli paused, it seemed there were quite a few people to invite?

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After the college entrance exam results were released, Lu Mian received many blessings, all of which she patiently replied to one by one.

Most messages were from various friends, teachers and classmates from school, and some acquaintances.

Unexpectedly, her uncle from the Lu Family also sent her a text message. After pondering for a moment, Lu Mian, out of courtesy, replied with a "Thank you."

As for her master, she had sent him a message, but it was like casting a stone into the sea—no response.

In the afternoon, Ya Ling called Lu Mian.

All five people in their little group had gotten copies of Lu Mian’s and Sui Yuan’s transcripts. When Ya Ling called, he couldn’t stop laughing.

"Mian bro, in our group of five, two took the college exam, and one got the top scholar while the other got the second place. If this gets out, people might not even believe it! You two are incredible!"

Lu Mian lightly laughed.

"Of course, the main credit goes to you, Mian bro," Ya Ling added.

Lu Mian, with her eyelashes lowered, "Ya Ling, didn’t I also teach you a lesson when I was drunk..."

"?"

Ya Ling’s forehead bore a question mark. After a moment of silence, he finally asked, "You know?"

"I’ve seen the surveillance footage of myself when drunk," confessed Lu Mian, her feelings about her bewildering behavior hard to articulate. "When I go to Jinjing, help me set up a brain check-up."

Ya Ling opened his mouth, a flood of memories flashing through his mind, speaking further would only bring tears.

She could only agree.

"By the way, Mian bro, your uncle is recovering well. He’s completely fine now. However, the word has spread around Central Hospital, and a lot of people want to book the restoration surgery," Ya Ling said with great vexation.

Ya Ling was well aware that, aside from her and Ye Jinwen performing the surgery, the larger contribution came from the RE Factor.

But out of the five RE Factor reagents, four were used for Shen Yixin and Fu Yu’s surgeries, and the remaining one, according to regulations, needed to be archived for storage at the Central Hospital.

Lu Mian’s expression remained indifferent, as she spoke with a sharp inflection at the end, both cold and arrogant, "What does that have to do with me?"

"Hehe~" Ya Ling’s lips curved into a smile, "That’s what I love about you!"

Mian bro was still Mian bro, favoring only those he wished to protect.

After hanging up the phone, Ya Ling quickly dialed another number.