Sylphy, Aisha, and Bannie successfully passed Ranoa Magic University's rigorous Special Admission Student examinations that afternoon.
The result was exactly what everyone had expected, yet it still brought them genuine joy.
Even if they had known the outcome all along, it was still worth celebrating.
"Ciyou, look, look! Vice Principal Jinas gave me this certificate himself!"
Aisha excitedly waved the sheet of parchment bearing a magical seal, her little face brimming with pride and delight.
Her performance in the examination had been nothing short of astonishing. Both her affinity for magic power and her grasp of theoretical knowledge far surpassed those of her peers, earning endless praise from the instructors conducting the tests.
Of course, Sylphy's performance had been even more remarkable, but considering Aisha's age, hers was certainly impressive.
"Yes, I see it. Our Aisha is a genius."
Cui Ciyou smiled and ruffled her hair, his voice full of affection.
"Hehe..." The little girl narrowed her eyes in contentment, like a kitten having its chin scratched.
Nearby, although Sylphy was not as expressive as Aisha, her red eyes shone with irrepressible joy and anticipation.
She sat quietly, a faint smile lifting the corners of her lips.
As for Bannie... well, Bannie held a roasted chicken drumstick in one hand while stuffing cream-covered cake into her mouth with the other. Her cheeks bulged like a hamster's, and her eyes had narrowed to happy slits.
To her, celebrating clearly meant filling her stomach with every delicious thing in sight.
Or perhaps going to school was not something she considered exciting enough to celebrate.
Watching the warm, lively scene before him, Cui Ciyou felt warmth well up in his heart.
He raised his wineglass, the deep red grape juice inside swaying gently beneath the light.
Family. This was what family meant.
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