A Wholesome, Simple Daily Life / First Period: Chinese Exam

"What's there to guess? It's obvious that the young lady dreams of becoming an actress and doesn't want to rely on external things, but will achieve her life goals step by step through her own hard work!"

"!!"

This revelation immediately made everyone realize the truth.

"So this is an inspirational film!!"

The company's management-only cafeteria

Ling Mengxue and the other two sat together to prepare their meal, but Su Xiaoxiao was taken aback when she saw Qiu Yelan still standing beside them.

"Sister Lan, please sit down and eat with us. Don't be so formal. And Uncle Cheng, please don't stand."

After speaking, Su Xiaoxiao looked at a refined and easy-going man beside her.

Standing at around 1.8 meters tall, with a pair of bright, deep black eyes that exuded an air of dominance, he acted as if he were a student facing a teacher, repeatedly saying he dared not.

Although Su Cheng was appointed as the chairman of New Moon Company and usually wielded great power, he still couldn't help feeling nervous when facing the eldest daughter of his family.

"Uncle Cheng, please sit down. If Su Yun finds out, she'll beat me to death!"

"This girl... don't worry, Miss, I'll teach her a good lesson when we get back."

Su Xiaoxiao: "..."

After some persuasion, Qiu Yelan and Su Cheng finally sat down together.

Su Cheng was already under a lot of pressure just dealing with Su Xiaoxiao and Su Cheng, but then even Miss Luo was there. He was just a member of a collateral branch of the family; what qualifications did he have to dine with them all?

Then I saw Ling Mengxue, and her temperament was almost on par with Luo Xiyan's, right? She's probably a big figure from one of the five great families.

Ling Mengxue? Could she be from the Ling family of Yanjing? That's one of the most prestigious martial arts families, on par with the Xuanyuan family.

Thinking of this, Su Cheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief, marveling inwardly.

Even the way people looked at Ling Mengxue changed. And even if she was just an ordinary person, she was still a friend of the young ladies of the Su and Luo families, whose influence was immeasurable!

This was Ling Mengxue's first time meeting the legendary chairman of a large company, but why did this chairman eat like a chicken pecking at rice?

I feel restricted and uncomfortable. Am I feeling unwell?

Moreover, since the beginning, she had felt that Su Cheng would occasionally steal glances at her, and then quickly look away.

What are you doing?

According to Su Xiaoxiao, this chairman is also Su Yun's father, so she should call him uncle.

After thinking it over, Ling Mengxue couldn't suppress her curiosity and asked, "Um... Uncle Cheng, am I bothering you while you're eating?"

The words fell silent for a moment.

Su Cheng, in particular, was so frightened that it dared not even breathe!

Sensing the awkward atmosphere, Ling Mengxue realized she had said the wrong thing. She coughed lightly, "Actually, I was just curious because I noticed Uncle kept glancing at me while we were eating."

Su Xiaoxiao looked at her with a confused expression, then paused, suddenly realized something, and patted Ling Mengxue on the back, "Uncle Cheng must think you're too pretty, so he couldn't help but look at you a few more times!"

"Uh... yes, yes, yes! I've been running a talent agency for many years, and I've never seen beauties like Miss Ling and Miss Luo before, so I couldn't help but take a second look."

Seeing this opportunity, Su Cheng seized the chance to smile ingratiatingly and smooth things over.

But a cold sweat was breaking out inside him; this Miss Ling was a bit terrifying.

As a seasoned shrewd businessman, Su Cheng was adept at using such subtle methods of investigation, such as stealthy glances, and had never been noticed by anyone.

Especially since he had been paying special attention to Ling Mengxue just now, it was almost certain that she wasn't even noticing him. But how did he figure that out?

Su Cheng never dreamed that Ling Mengxue, with just a slight glimpse of his omniscient perspective, could see all his subtle movements. He only felt a little strange and didn't take it to heart.

How did a casual question turn into this?

That's just... outrageous!

Seeing Ling Mengxue's embarrassed expression, Luo Xiyan actually found it a little funny.

This was the first time she had ever seen such an expression, and of course, she found it mostly adorable.

Qiu Yelan, however, still felt something was off. She was certain that this was her first meeting with Ling Mengxue, so why was she able to recognize her immediately?

That doesn't make sense.

Has it been exposed?

Chapter Seventy-Six: A Fresh and Simple Daily Life

Seeing that the atmosphere had eased slightly, Su Cheng finally felt relieved.

"Young Miss, do you really not need the company's help to form your idol girl group? That's too much trouble. If needed, I can arrange for someone to help directly. With the reputation of Crescent Economics, it's not a big problem."

Su Xiaoxiao smiled and shook her head. "Uncle Cheng, you don't need to persuade me anymore. My mind is made up. Gold will always shine."

"That's true, but Miss, you've had the news kept locked in Yanjing. This is like trapping yourself in a trap; the results are far too low."

"Fine."

Seeing that Su Xiaoxiao insisted, Su Cheng ultimately didn't say anything more. After all, he was just trying to help out of kindness, so it wouldn't have much of an impact.

Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoxiao paused to think it over.

She had actually thought about this. Since the release of her first album, Immortal Sound Idols had become famous overnight and swept the nation.

She wants to be famous, but she doesn't want to be recognized by just anyone on the street; it's a bit difficult.

The scene in Yanjing was already extravagant enough; they swept all the newcomer awards at the music festival. They'll have to be extra careful when they go out to play in the future.

How bad would that be?

Most of the photos circulating nowadays are blurry and unclear; even at concerts, they are difficult to capture clearly from a distance.

With the added visual blurring caused by some magical interference, not many people knew about it except for those who bought tickets to attend the concert and witnessed it firsthand.

According to those who attended the concert, it truly was like a dreamlike fairyland, leaving people wanting to linger.

It would be impossible for reporters and paparazzi to take photos of them secretly. All of the less than ten members of their girl group have signed confidentiality agreements. Bribery is impossible, and with the magical silencing spells they carry with them, their level of secrecy is comparable to national defense!

The music became a hit, but few people actually saw it; all they knew were that the women were incredibly beautiful and alluring like fox spirits.

There was even a news story about a man in a certain city who went to a concert by an Immortal Sound Idols and then immediately started a divorce argument with his wife after returning home! This was truly shocking!

Although it caused a sensation for a time, nobody believed it; instead, it only made netizens more curious.

What kind of concert, what kind of stunningly beautiful woman, could captivate so many people in just one song?

Their concert was held without any prior announcement or notice, and was completely random, yet it became a viral sensation online?

What secrets are they hiding?

There is a lot of information about the Immortal Sound Idols online, but no one really knows their story.

Even the hackers were helpless; that firewall, comparable to national defense, was not something an ordinary person could possess.

Of course, it's not like top hackers haven't found out about it, but they've all been called to the police station for questioning.

After lunch, Luo Xiyan took the two people to a high-end hotel.

Although the company also had luxurious rooms for them to rest in, they were worried that Ling Mengxue would not be used to staying there for too long, so they used spatial magic to take her and Su Xiaoxiao away together.

Even just going for a walk is good; good health is the most important thing!

On Sunday, the three of them stayed at the company to rehearse as usual.

They stayed at Ling Mengxue's house, while Su Xiaoxiao had a room to herself. The rest is best left unsaid.

Until Monday, when the school exams start...

As the first rays of morning sunlight streamed through the blinds into the room, Ling Mengxue groggily woke up and got out of bed to cover Luo Xiyan with the blanket.

I got up, brushed my teeth, washed my face, and changed into my school uniform. But putting on my underwear took forever; it was a bit of a hassle. Pantyhose were much easier to put on!

This thing is practically something women use to torture themselves with!

Thankfully, I didn't try wearing high heels, otherwise it might have been even more uncomfortable.

She silently complained to herself, "A pair of clean white cloth shoes, so comfortable and stable to wear."

High heels are forbidden not only at school, but even after she enters the workforce, she will "absolutely" never wear them again!

After tidying everything up, she left a note on the desk.

To: My dearest wife

Breakfast is ready and on the table. If you get up late, remember to heat it up in the microwave before eating!

--Love you: Husband]

After finishing writing, Ling Mengxue picked up her schoolbag and, not forgetting to pull Luo Xiyan's smooth and delicate little hand over to secretly touch it. The feel was so comfortable, it was indescribably pleasant!

It's a pity that the time was a bit short, and I couldn't hold her in my hands the whole time. Then I kissed her forehead again.

My heart was pounding, and like a thief caught in the act, I ran out of the room, my face flushed.

She was in a very good mood, and even the approaching school exams couldn't stop her at all!

After everyone left and everything returned to calm, Luo Xiyan slowly opened her eyes, looked towards the door, and had a faint smile on her lips.

She reached out and took the note down. Upon reading it, a warm feeling flowed through her body. Her heart calmed, and she smiled radiantly, murmuring softly to herself.

"The positions of husband and wife are written incorrectly..."

"Ling, do your best in this exam too!"

"Um."

Ling Mengxue smiled and glanced at Yue Youyou, saying nothing more, only feeling quite gratified.

Then, she turned her gaze to the window, "Hmph... Aren't you leaving yet? Exams are coming up!"

Realizing they had been discovered, Yuwen felt somewhat embarrassed. He forcefully grabbed Zhao Ping's hand and dragged him away, ignoring his still reluctant expression.

We've embarrassed ourselves so badly, we've even brought shame to our grandma's doorstep!

Ping-ge! Be serious!

Before the exam, many students, including Liu Yinxuan, Lan Yuxin, Tang Ling, Tang Xiaohua, Yue Youyou, and Zhao Lei, were working hard to review, while even the less academically gifted students were cramming at the last minute!

Ling Mengxue was no exception, but she only pretended to read, since she already knew everything she needed to know and didn't need to read anymore.

She remembered Lin Afeng, the English teacher, telling them, "Don't pretend to work hard; results won't play along."

This statement seems reasonable at first glance, but it's an overly absolute generalization.

Some people really try their best, but their intelligence is just that—there are too many non-human factors at play.

Beyond its literal meaning, this saying can also be interpreted as, "So never pretend to work hard, because results don't play along."

All our efforts are not for others, but to make ourselves better.

As for those who always think they are working very hard, but are actually just numbing themselves and deceiving themselves, that's another story.

The first section, the Chinese exam begins.

Everyone quickly got into the zone and started working on the questions seriously.

The entire teaching building was much quieter than usual, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

At nine o'clock in the morning

Entrance of Dragon Soaring High School Security Office

There stood a little girl dressed in black—a black dress, black stockings, and black leather shoes—basically, all in black.

This person was none other than Ye Xiaoying.

Aside from her fair arms and delicate face, if she stood by the roadside at night, she might just disappear without a trace, as if she were invisible!

The security guard was sitting in the guardhouse drinking tea when he glanced at the security camera and saw this strange scene, and he was suddenly a little confused.

"What's this girl doing dressed like that? Is she a student who's late?"