Ronan completed the assessment smoothly and came out of the testing field. Kang Ji's admiring praise met him head-on.
"Mr. Pu was so steady. I couldn't understand anything else, but just looking at the numbers, it really was a straight diagonal climb, almost no fluctuations, and the final score was excellent too."
Now that is an informed evaluation.
Ronan smiled, and over on the other side, the proctor Mang You also smiled at him.
"Not bad, Pu Ren. That performance of yours was more polished and seasoned than many Old Hands who've spent years honing themselves at the Celestial stage."
Kang Ji's and Mang You's evaluations were essentially the same thing, so Ronan responded to them together.
"It's mainly because I usually observe a bit more."
"You're a thoughtful man."
Mang You patted Ronan on the shoulder again. This was a very direct show of goodwill. He seemed to have completely forgotten how Ronan had "talked back" to his face earlier and took the initiative to invite him.
"This was your last round today. The comprehensive assessment still needs to go through a process, so it won't be out anytime soon. If there's nothing else afterward, shall we all go out for a drink?"
Without waiting for Ronan to reply, he turned to Kang Ji and said, "Xiao Ji, you come too! I still owe your brother from last time. He's a busy man, so I haven't been able to repay him. You collect it for him first."
It seemed the two of them were fairly familiar with each other, and it also hinted to Ronan that Kang Ji, this pretty guide, had a background of her own.
Ronan did not refuse.
Strictly speaking, he still had a companion. However, as an official member of Wei Su Yi's team, Huwali