Translator: _Min
The entire production team had nothing but respect for Si Fuqing. Her presence meant they could often wrap up for the day ahead of schedule.
âDirector Tang, the collaboration with Miss Si is truly a pleasure,â the sound editor exclaimed. âHer original sound is the best Iâve ever encountered.â
Tang Haiqiu had grown numb to the efficiency, âWeâre almost done with the
âDemonâs Caveâ scenes. Letâs prepare the next set of costumes and get the next group of actors ready.â
The shoot, initially slated for four months, looked set to wrap up in just over two.
Director Tang had never experienced such a smooth production.
After wrapping up todayâs filming, he gave Si Fuqing three days off.
Yuejian picked her up in the nanny van.
Si Fuqing hopped into the van, taking a call with one hand.
âBig brother, great news,â JI Xingzhi was excited. âIâve got your gaming pod ready, along with the matching gaming helmet. Itâll be shipped soon.â
âYouâll probably be too busy with filming to use the pod, so Iâll send the helmet to you first. â
âThat fast?â Si Fuqing was surprised. âAlright, send the gaming pod to my place and install it.â
âNo problem,â JI Xingzhi assured, eager. âBig brother, you promised to bring me along when you log into the game.â
After the call, Yuejian asked, âWhatâs up?â
âJust going to check out âEternity.â I havenât logged in for a while,â Si Fuqing said casually.
Yuejian nodded. âBy the way, whatâs your ID in âEternityâ? With all the records youâve broken at Eternity Academy, your account must be at least six stars.â
âThird senior sister, thatâs against the rules,â Si Fuqing raised an eyebrow. âSect rules forbid disclosing any information unless one has the means to discover it themselves. ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âAlright, alright,â Yuejian gave in. âWith your skills, I wouldnât know unless you told me.â
Si Fuqing encouraged her, âI believe in your abilities, third senior sister.â Her gaze lowered, hiding deeper thoughts.
There were things she couldnât share with Yuejian, not wanting to put those around her in danger.
Yuejian didnât press further, focusing on driving. âWhere to?â
âLetâs go to my auntieâs restaurant,â Si Fuqing suggested, snapping her fingers. âIâve also invited the boss. We can have a reunion meal together.â
Yuejian was lost for words.
A reunion meal like this?
Si Fuqing logged into âOracleâ on her computer, taking advantage of the downtime.
She noticed the icon of the white-robed bard was still gray.
Maybe the sneak attacker would never log in again?
Such a big man, yet so cowardly.
Suddenly, a message popped up.
[000]: Thereâs an offline anniversary event in the Great Xia region. Are you coming? Iâm flying to the Great Xia Empire.
Si Fuqing replied thoughtfully.
[009]: Shooting in the desert, no time.
[000]: ⦠Youâre really dedicated to your acting.
Shortly after, Ji Yun sent another message.
[000]: Right, the international joint exams start early October. I might have to grade papers, thankfully you took over some of the question setting. Iâm counting on you next year too.
[009]: Get lost. Iâm taking the exam next year, how can I set questions? Isnât that cheating?
[000]:
At Oracle headquarters, Ji Yun fell silent at that response.
A question setter taking the exam? That would be an unfair advantage, almost like cheating.
He spared a moment of silence for next yearâs candidates.
The secretary entered quietly, âPresident Ji.â
Ji Yun snapped back to reality, âSpeak.â
âThe Ji family in Sijiu city heard about your trip to the Great Xia region for the anniversary event,â the secretary informed. âOld Master Ji was wondering if you had time for a family dinner.â
âWeâre not that close, â Ji Yun replied coldly. âIâm not interested in pretending we are. Iâm busy.â
The secretary understood.
Not just the Ji family from Sijiu city, but even the Yu family, considered lower-tier in Free State, wouldnât make the cut to meet Ji Yunâs standards. Having known a prodigy who ranked top three in the international joint exams at seven and Miss Si, a rare talent, what could the Ji family offer to compare?
The secretary politely declined the Ji familyâs invitation.
Old Master Ji, aware there was no chance, had to let it go. âDad, what did President Ji say?â Ji Longtai asked eagerly. âWill he come?â
Old Master Ji waved a hand, âAs expected, we were refused..â