The screenwriter initially wanted to avoid focusing too much on JIANG Xuanjin, but given that the story was centered on JIANG Zhaoyue, it was impossible to completely sidestep his character.
âEveryone has emotions,â Si Fuqing said with a smile. âWeâre following history, trust me.â
The screenwriter finally nodded in agreement. âAlright.â
âAre the college entrance exam results coming out soon?â Director Lu asked with concern. âMiss Si, take it easy. Donât let whatever the online commentators say get to you.â
Si Fuqing responded with a casual hum. âThe results are out. I already got my score.â
Director Lu and the assistant director exchanged surprised glances. âYou already got them?â
The official release was on June 24th, but the scores for top students often came out earlier.
For Si Fuqing to know this early, how high must her score be?
The assistant director hesitantly asked, âMay I ask, how many points did you get, Miss Si?â
â750,â Si Fuqing said as she picked up a long spear. âLetâs continue filming.â
Director Lu: ââ¦â
Assistant Director: ââ¦â
What could possibly allow her to state such an astronomical score so nonchalantly?
750 points?
Is she even human?!
Director Lu struggled to speak. âHel-help me up.â
The assistant director grimaced. âI was hoping you could help me.â
Director Lu, feeling completely overwhelmed, drifted back to the monitoring screen in a daze. âAlright, letâs get started.â
Meanwhile, Sang Yanqing was on the phone. âYes, yes, to be honest, Qingqing already decided to attend Great Xia University. Right, she can enroll after finishing this shoot, but sheâll be busy because sheâs also filming a movieâ¦â
Si Fuqing had just finished a scene and was getting her makeup touched up. âWhoâs that?â
âGreat Xia Universityâs dean,â Sang Yanqing replied. âHe wants to come see you. I told him thereâs no need since youâre definitely going to Great Xia University, but it seems like he wants you to major in computer science or engineering.â
Si Fuqingâs face immediately turned expressionless. âI refuse.â
She had no intention of being cooped up in a lab; she wanted to do archaeological work in ancient tombs.
âWhatever you prefer,â Sang Yanqing nodded. âLast year, the archaeology department only admitted nine students. Youâll need to balance your studies with your career.â@@novelbin@@
Si Fuqing nodded. âI understand.â
She leaned back on the sofa, sending a message on her phone.
[Si Fuqing]: Thanks, Brother Nine, sending love!
The reply was instant.
[Yu Xiheng]: Alright, rest well, and donât overwork yourself.
Si Fuqing stared at the message, feeling a slight tug at her heartstrings.
She poked at his profile picture.
Immediately, a message popped up.
[You patted the Big Sponsor on the shoulder and snuggled up to him.]
Si Fuqing quickly retracted the pat.
[Yu Xiheng]: ?
[Si Fuqing]: You didnât know you could retract it, did you? But I did!
She thought, finally scoring a point in her ongoing battle with this Black-hearted Monster.
**
In the afternoon.
A few entertainment reporters from Orange TV were invited to the film set and were discussing potential collaborations with Sang Yanqing.
Orange TV hoped that some behind-the-scenes footage of âThe Nationâs Heroineâ could be exclusively aired on their app.
When it came to pricing, Sang Yanqing naturally didnât hold back.
âSister Sang, a lot of people are looking for Miss Si,â an assistant manager hurried over, stammering, âThere are really a lot of them!â
âWhat?â Sang Yanqingâs first thought was whether Si Fuqing had done something that attracted a mob, and people were now coming for her.
She thought it might finally be time to use the PR plans she had prepared for so long. It had been too quiet lately, and she was itching for a challenge.
Sang Yanqing squinted her eyes. âLetâs go out and see.â
The entertainment reporters exchanged excited glances, each seeing the anticipation in the othersâ eyes.
This trip was already proving to be worthwhile; they were bound to get some explosive material that would shake the entertainment industry.
Si Fuqing was incredibly popular, the top of the top, surpassing all other celebrities in every aspect. Many online users were eagerly waiting for some juicy gossip about her.
Unfortunately for them, all the big news about her had been disclosed by herself, leaving the reporters with nothing to boost their ratings.
The entertainment reporters could barely contain their excitement as they grabbed their equipment and followed Sang Yanqing outside.
Outside, a row of cars was lined up, each with license plates from different states.
As the car doors opened, people poured out, rushing forward in a chaotic scramble.
They were jostling each other, pushing, and some were even getting a bit physical.
Even Sang Yanqing, who was used to the drama in the entertainment industry, was stunned by the scene.
Was this a brawl?
Sang Yanqing involuntarily took a step back. âWhat is thisâ¦â
âHello, hello, Miss Sang. Iâm Yan Fuzheng, the dean of Qing University,â an elderly man squeezed forward, quickly grabbing her hand. âPlease, we must have Miss Si attend Qing University. Weâll offer her a scholarship of one hundred thousand per year, and thereâs no limit on the research budget.â
âYan, you shameless old man,â the dean of Great Xia University pointed at him angrily. âSheâs already decided to attend Great Xia University. Thereâs no point in you saying anything.â
âBut she hasnât submitted her application yet,â the Qing University dean retorted, undeterred. He turned back to Sang Yanqing, saying, âWe can meet any of Miss Siâs demands, anything at all!â
He emphasized the last part to show his sincerity.
All because this yearâs college entrance exam had produced a perfect-score genius!
âGreat Xia University can do the same,â the dean of Xia University said anxiously. âWe can even create a new department for Miss Si. Scholarships wonât be an issue.â
âThisâ¦â Sang Yanqing was also swayed by the generous offers. âWhy donât you both come inside and let Qingqing choose for herself?â
She had heard of the fierce competition between these two universities for top students but never imagined she would witness it firsthand.
Now she could die happy.
Sang Yanqing led the two university presidents inside, with eight other university deans waiting in line behind them.
Even though these eight deans knew their chances were slim, they still wanted to try.
The entertainment reporters, who had followed Sang Yanqing outside, were left in a daze, completely numb.
How were they supposed to write their headlines?
Should they report âTop Ten University Deans Gather at the Set of âThe Nationâs Heroine'â or âQing University and Great Xia University Deans Fight Over Si Fuqingâ?
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