"Just as expected of someone from the professional Star Puppet Academy!"
"With resources pouring in, the Star Puppet Academy's future should only get better and better."
Amid everyone's praise, Wen Xinyi relaxed considerably. He smiled at Yang Mianmian below the stage, and Yang Mianmian was immensely proud as well, her face glowing as she applauded for him.
"Sister Mianmian, Brother Xinyi really is amazing. Congratulations! He'll definitely get the prize money, right?" Xuejing Chan asked happily.
"Probably..." Yang Mianmian smiled faintly, then added, "But as far as I know, there's someone even more impressive—and he has more than one creation!"
"Wow, who is it?" Xuejing Chan asked curiously.
"Shh, it's a secret for now. You'll find out soon enough." Yang Mianmian smiled.
"You can't keep it secret—I can't wait any longer. Tell me!" Xuejing Chan urged.
"I'll come clean. I won't pretend anymore. That person is me," Li Tianming, who had remained silent all this time, suddenly said.
"Huh?"
Yang Mianmian froze for a moment, then... rolled her eyes lightly. She was already becoming impatient.
Why was he joining in on the fun?
"What?"
Xuejing Chan, on the other hand, actually believed him. Puzzled, she asked, "Then why did Sister Mianmian know before I did? Did you two know each other before?"
"Enough." Yang Mianmian could not listen any longer. She said to Xuejing Chan, "Don't listen to his nonsense."
"Huh? Uncle, were you joking?" Xuejing Chan asked, somewhat disappointed.
Before Li Tianming could speak, Wen Xinyi passed the compatibility test. At the same time, his score was delivered down from the main building.
When Senior Sister Liu saw the score, her eyes lit up. Smiling broadly, she raised her voice as she announced, "Haowen Academy, Wen Xinyi's Winged Heavenly Roc—total score: five hundred and seventy-six!"
This total score meant