After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows
Chapter 229: Kidnapping

Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Kidnapping

"Hello, Xu classmate, I’m the deputy director of the admissions office at Jing University. My surname is Liu, you can just call me Teacher Liu."

Before Xu Ling’an could react to the friendly Teacher Liu smiling at her, another middle-aged man who had just been hurriedly led in raised his voice: "Hello, Xu classmate!"

The attention of everyone in the office was immediately drawn to him.

Teacher Liu from Jing University couldn’t help but grind his teeth when he saw this.

Relying on his driver’s better driving skills, he finally managed to put some distance between himself and his old rival on the road, hoping to be the first to make contact with Xu Ling’an. He didn’t expect that he’d only just greeted her when this guy caught up.

The newcomer walked over to Xu Ling’an, who seemed surprised and hadn’t yet reacted. Using a bit of playful force, he nudged his old rival aside. Looking at the young girl in costume standing before him, he hesitated for a moment, but fortunately, Xu Ling’an’s light makeup matched her profile, so he confirmed he hadn’t mistaken her. With a more enthusiastic smile, he began to introduce himself, "Is Xu classmate working part-time at the movie set during summer break? What a good child, she should be a student at our Hua University. By the way, my surname is Zhang. Xu classmate, you can just call me Teacher Zhang."

Experiencing such a spectacle for the first time, Xu Ling’an said: "...Teacher Zhang, hello, Teacher Liu as well."

Both Teacher Zhang and Teacher Liu quickly responded with a smile, not forgetting to discreetly glare at each other.

Though they met like this every year to compete over students, this time was different. Before they came, they were specifically instructed by their bosses to bring this little top scorer to their respective schools.

Nothing else mattered but that dazzling array of full marks on the exam results.

Even Wei Xiao, who was always the number one on set, took on the role of serving tea and water to the two admissions teachers, as his director’s office was temporarily used for hosting the teachers from the two universities, complete with air conditioning and a water dispenser!

"Teachers, you must be tired from rushing here, have a drink first."

Bringing the tea, Wei Xiao couldn’t help but glance at Xu Ling’an, who was surrounded by the enthusiastic teachers, and then at Jiang Lingxi, quietly standing behind her.

He reckoned that he had also learned something new today.

The fame of Jing and Hua University hardly needed any introduction. As the two top academies in the country, he never expected to see the teachers of these two universities chase after a student, dripping with sweat.

And the key point was, this student was actually an actor in his cast.

How remarkable was this little girl whom he had whimsically hired!

The only person in the office remaining relatively calm was Jiang Lingxi, who had been pulled along with the nervous Xu Ling’an.

Once she understood who these two teachers were, her previously uneasy heart, troubled by not being able to find Xu Ling’an’s results, was now settled.

In her past life, she had seen a similar scene. Back when Shen Moqing returned from an external assignment intending to stay on in the Imperial City, just by hinting at this intention, the main officials of the three provinces and six departments almost fought for this capable young minister, who was highly regarded by the emperor.

The scene of officials vying for talent back then was very similar to now.

"I..."

As Xu Ling’an caught her sister’s encouraging gaze, she gathered the courage to speak a word, as the two teachers Zhang and Liu, keen on promoting their respective universities and departments, immediately quieted down. Their tone was gentle as could be: "What would you like to say, Xu classmate?"

"Just now, I was checking my exam scores on the official website with my sister, but they weren’t displayed. What’s the reason for that?"

"Oh, that," Teacher Zhang from Hua University seized the chance to answer the question first, "Seeing Xu classmate busy filming on set, you probably aren’t aware of some policies related to test scores. Generally, when you can’t find the scores, it’s because your performance ranked within the top fifty in the province or city. But we have already received your results in advance..."

Teacher Liu from Jing University couldn’t hold back as he watched Xu Ling’an listen intently to his rival and jumped in to reveal: "Xu classmate is the top scorer in the Imperial City’s exam this year, with full marks in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. The total score is as high as 733, so there’s no need to worry about finding your results on the website."

Finally knowing her exam score, Xu Ling’an let out a sigh of relief, while Wei Xiao couldn’t help but gasp lightly.

He had assumed Xu Ling’an, with scores high enough to make these two teachers fight over her, would have surely surpassed 700.

Unexpectedly, he had underestimated it. A score of 733, top scorer at that!

In the whole Imperial City, there was only one like her, and today, he happened to meet her and recruit her to his cast.

Thinking about this, he suddenly remembered how he had suggested Xu Ling’an could apply to a film academy due to her acting talent a couple of days ago. Even with the air conditioning, he felt his face heating up.

With such a score, applying to a film school would indeed be... a waste of talent!

Fortunately, he hadn’t asked today; otherwise, he would surely have received a glare from the two admissions teachers before him.

"I see Xu classmate has chosen sciences as a secondary subject. I’m not sure which major you’re more inclined towards in university. Our school’s math and physics departments are top-tier, with several national-level laboratories."

Jiang Lingxi leisurely took a sip from her cup.

Though she came along as moral support for Xu Ling’an, she didn’t intend to intervene. Whether she chose any school or major, or even none at all, she believed Xu Ling’an could make the decision on her own.

She was determined to just play the family member role here.

Thus, when the two admissions teachers looked at the young girl in front of them, somewhat at a loss, and then turned their gaze to Jiang Lingxi, Xu Lingxi met their eyes and only said calmly: "I support all of An’an’s decisions."

The gentle yet firm voice from behind settled Xu Ling’an, who was slowly caught in a dilemma.

She knew what major she wanted to study and had planned to apply based on her scores once they came out. She hadn’t expected the admissions teachers would arrive before they’d gotten the results.

Whether it was Jing University or Hua University, they’re both premier universities. Both teachers were eagerly looking at her. If she chose one, the other would surely be disappointed, and her nature didn’t allow her to bear such expressions.

"I want to study computer science. Can the two teachers explain your school’s offerings for this major?"

Her sister had given her a hint. Although she didn’t want to see anyone disappointed, no matter whom she chose, or even if neither, she had to make a choice.

Moreover, she still had a schedule today and couldn’t sit here hesitating forever.

"Ahem, let me start. I wonder if Xu classmate has heard of the supercomputer T1313. This computer was developed by the students of our computing school, and also..."

No matter who went first, Xu Ling’an listened attentively.

This was the first time, in the presence of her sister and Director Wei, that she was choosing her own future.

It never hurt to be serious!

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