The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 751 - Chapter 751 Chapter 750 The life that follows might not be too

Chapter 751: Chapter 750 The life that follows might not be too good… Chapter 751: Chapter 750 The life that follows might not be too good… Soon, amidst the expectant applause, Lu Mian walked to the front of the stage.

As soon as she appeared, she caused quite a stir. Many were puzzled, wondering if this beautiful girl had wandered onto the wrong set. This was the “Extreme Brain” competition, not a beauty pageant!

But she was truly too stunning, making people unable to resist the urge to lick their screens.

Being the only female contestant challenging today, the host naturally showed more interest in Lu Mian. Moreover, because of her looks, the production team, in order to create buzz, would naturally focus more cameras on her.

The host asked Lu Mian to start with a brief introduction of herself.

Lu Mian had always had a good grasp of what “brief” meant and began directly, “Lu Mian, Kunpeng High School.”

Just six words, sufficiently concise.

Soon, a torrent of messages floated across the live feed.

[Wow, the aloof missy!]

[She looks smarter than me, looking forward to her performance.]

[Lu Mian has single-handedly raised the average attractiveness of this show. Move aside, let me lick the screen by myself!]

After Lu Mian’s introduction, thankfully, the host, drawing on his abundant live experience, was quick-witted enough to smooth over the situation.

A flood of [awkward] and [suffocating] messages floated across the live feed.

The next step in the process was supposed to be a few simple words from the host before letting Lu Mian choose her PK opponent for the competition.

However, just as the host was preparing to cue the process, the voice of the lead director came through his earpiece.

The host paused for a moment, then turned the microphone towards Lu Mian, “Student Lu Mian, may I ask you a question?”

Lu Mian nodded, “What is it?”

She looked cool and proud.

Even with so many cameras on her, even with the entire national audience watching, she remained unapologetically independent and nonchalant.

She had no interest in pleasing anyone. Displaying the most basic courtesy was enough for her.

Her participation in this program wasn’t about making anyone like her. She believed that Yuanyuan must be watching her from the warmth of her bed, clutching her phone. Thinking of these reasons for her being here was enough.

It was just uncertain whether Director Qimo was also watching her show at the moment.

His personality didn’t seem like one who would watch TV.

—

Xiao Qimo had remained in the same position since Lu Mian appeared, his eyes firmly glued to the television screen. He was on alert, watching who in the program had their gaze linger on Lu Mian for too long, and if anyone developed any unusual emotions towards her.

He was actually quite busy.

Xiao Jianli stared at the legendary granddaughter-in-law on the TV, taken aback for a moment.

“Is this the granddaughter-in-law?”

Xiao Qimo nodded.

Seeing is believing.

Xiao Jianli thought about it for a long time, then slowly uttered, “Our Xiao Family must have gambled eight generations of luck to let you find such a granddaughter-in-law.”

“…” Xiao Qimo rolled his eyes inelegantly.

Was it necessary to tease him like this?

Xiao Jianli’s first impression of Lu Mian was very good; there was an indescribable feeling — although she seemed cold and aloof, for some reason, he felt a strange fondness for her.

That must be fate.

He patted his grandson’s thigh seriously and asserted, “Qimo, if you don’t marry her and bring her home, just leave the Xiao Family.”

“…”

The corner of Xiao Qimo’s mouth twitched, suddenly having a premonition that his future life might not be so easy…

—-

In front of the camera, Lu Mian, upon hearing the host say this, remembered the list sent to her previously had no such question. Obviously, it was a last-minute addition by the production team.

She didn’t think much about it and nodded in acknowledgement.

The host Yin Feng smiled slightly, wearing an expression that seemed to stir up trouble, and asked Lu Mian, “May I ask, Lu Mian, what kind of feeling is it to give up a university recommendation?”

“…”

Most of the participants in this program were academic elites who were no strangers to the term ‘university recommendation’. As soon as the host finished his question, it immediately caused a huge commotion.

“There are people who can give up a recommendation?”

“Isn’t that too bold? Aren’t they afraid of missing this opportunity and never being able to get into such a good school again?”

The live audience looked around, all feeling rather astonished.

The twelve contestants sitting in the waiting area also showed puzzled expressions.

More and more people online were also sharing their thoughts.

[Could this be the legendary case of being capricious because of good looks?]

[Honestly, I’ve experienced the feeling of being recommended, but I’ve never known what it feels like to give it up.]

[Am I the only one who thinks that it must be her own fault that the school didn’t want her? Otherwise, what normal person would do such a thing?]

A netizen replied to him: [Yes, you are the only one who thinks that.]

As for Lu Mian, who was on the spot, she still maintained a calm expression after hearing the question.

Her devilishly proud eyes carried a touch of indifference, and everyone was curious about what she would answer.

She just slightly tilted her head and coldly counter-questioned, “Does this have anything to do with the program?”

Does it have anything to do with the program?

Paired with Lu Mian’s expression, that was really something else.

At that moment, there was an explosive sense of suffocation in the venue; people in the audience area were so awkward they didn’t know what to do with themselves.

Anyone with a bit of emotional intelligence wouldn’t have answered like that.

Her response had genuinely stunned the host.

Normally, people in front of the camera would all act to some extent, displaying their better side to the audience, so filming the program usually doesn’t involve too many awkward situations.

However, as an experienced host, he now encountered the Waterloo of his career when faced with Lu Mian’s “What does it have to do with you?” gaze, awkwardly digging a three-bedroom apartment on the ground.

“Hehe…”

The host managed a slight smile, then played it off by saying, “Youthful frivolity is part of being young. It seems that Lu Mian just wants to experience a complete high school life.”

After that, the host didn’t ask Lu Mian anything more, worried that she would say something even more startling.

This was a live broadcast, after all. Whatever reaction there was on site was broadcasted in real time, with no chance for a do-over.

Hence, care must be taken at all times, lest an inadvertent slip become the subject of public mockery.

In the end, the host asked, “Please tell us, the opponent you choose to challenge is—-”

—-

On the Lu Family’s side, Pei Jinlan insisted on watching the show to the very end.

The last challenger’s appearance caught her attention even more than her nephew’s victory.

She rubbed her eyes, staring at the person on television intently until she almost went cross-eyed.

Until she finally confirmed.

It was Lu Mian.

She quickly woke up her already dozing husband beside her, smacking him hard, trying to rouse him: “Old Lu, Old Lu, wake up, Lu Mian is on the show!”

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