The Uproar Over the High School Entrance Exam Results

Online, in the Evil Emperor fan club.

Many loyal fans had known for ages that the high school entrance exam results would come out today. They had gathered there to wait for news of Mo Xie.

"What do you think the Evil Emperor scored? Come on, take a guess!"

"Isn't it obvious? Our dream guy definitely got the highest score!"

"I'm not so sure. There are geniuses all over the country, so the competition must be fierce. What if the Evil Emperor slipped up?"

"You're obviously a fake fan. He gets full marks in every subject on every exam."

"Exactly! I go to Water Orchid Middle School. Mo Xie has always ranked first in every subject at our school, and he even won first place in a national knowledge competition for us!"

"Ladies, we've found a hater. Get him!"

"All right, stop arguing! The Evil Emperor just posted something. Go look!"

One comment brought the pile-on to a halt, and everyone hurried over to the Evil Emperor's personal page.

On his page, Mo Xie had posted a few words and a photo.

"Don't panic. Relax."

The photo showed Mo Xie's entrance exam results. The full marks beside every subject were impossible to miss.

"Holy shit, he really got full marks!"

"Unbelievable. Even if the total score differs between regions, full marks is still ridiculous!"

"That's my dream guy for you. Good looks and brains, and he can sing!"

"Mo Xie is my role model from now on. I'm going to work as hard as he does."

"Mo Xie, Imperial Capital Magic High School sincerely invites you to join us. We hope you'll become one of our students."

The official comment from Imperial Capital Magic High School sent everyone into an uproar.

With Imperial Capital Magic High School making an offer, Magic City Magic High School naturally couldn't fall behind.

"Mo Xie, Magic City Magic High School sincerely invites you to join us. We hope you'll become one of our students."

That comment from Magic City Magic High School sent the onlookers into a frenzy.

"Two top magic high schools fighting over one student. You don't see that every day!"

"He got full marks on the entrance exam. The Evil Emperor earned their attention."

Mo Xie, of course, had to reply to both schools.

"Thank you for your invitation. I'll give it careful thought, and I look forward to the possibility of joining your school."

He neither turned them down nor committed to anything. He struck just the right balance.

"Come study in the imperial capital, dream guy! Our girls' group will come pick you up~"

"Don't listen to that woman's nonsense. We Magic City girls are the ones with fair skin, pretty faces, and long legs!"

"Mo Xie, don't let those temptresses sway you. I'm still waiting to get into high school so I can meet you. I'd do anything!"

As the comments grew increasingly strange, Mo Xie promptly put away his phone.

He wasn't particularly keen on going to the imperial capital or Magic City. At the very least, he didn't want to leave Bo City before university.

He wasn't about to go into a fight unprepared. Chenxi was nearing the end of its early stage and would soon enter a period of rapid growth.

At such a crucial time, Mo Xie had to keep his hand on the reins.

With the results out, the entrance exam was truly over. A wonderful, carefree summer awaited every student.

Some students celebrated making the admission cutoff, while others wailed that they hadn't gotten in.

Mo Xie was quite pleased with his results. He had scored full marks and become the National High School Entrance Exam Top Scorer. Nothing too remarkable.

With full marks in every subject, Mo Xie became a trending topic online.

Magic high schools across the country sent him invitations. Even those that couldn't compete with elite schools like Imperial Capital Magic High School and Magic City Magic High School wanted to try their luck.

Having the National High School Entrance Exam Top Scorer enroll would bring a school immeasurable benefits. It would demonstrate the school's strength and enhance its reputation.

And Mo Xie came with an audience of his own, one that could raise a school's profile considerably.

Mo Xie replied to them one by one with the same response: he would give their offers careful thought.

Meanwhile, the release of his new album pushed his popularity to another peak.

Overnight, the new songs took the top spot on every chart across the music sites.

Topics about Mo Xie filled the top ten trending searches.

Leaning back in his chair, Mo Xie listened as Zero reported the figures for the new songs, nodding now and then.

A notification popped up on his phone. He picked it up from the desk and saw that Zhang Xiaohou had posted in the group chat.

Zhang Xiaohou: "Brother Fan, how did you do? Did you score enough to get into magic high school?"

Mo Fan: "I performed as reliably as ever. My score's enough to get in. And why aren't you asking how my brother did?"

Mu Bai: "You already know, don't you? News about Mo Xie is all over the internet."

Mo Fan: "What about you, Zhao Tui Zi? Did you get into high school?"

Zhao Kunsan: "Of course I did! And Mo Fan, you jerk, say that again. I dare you!"

With that, all five members of Mo Xie's little group would be reunited at Tianlan Magic High School.

Mo Fan: "In that case, as captain of this little group, I'm treating everyone to Haidilao tonight to celebrate all five of us getting in!"

Zhang Xiaohou: "Isn't it a bit late to go out for a midnight snack?"

Zhao Kunsan: "And I was planning to lose weight."

Mu Bai: "Mo Xie, are you going?"

Mo Xie: "Sure. I'm in."

Mu Bai: "Same here."

Zhang Xiaohou: "Same here."

Zhao Kunsan: "Same here."

Mo Fan: "..."

The mood in their private room at Haidilao was great. Mo Fan alone sat there sulking.

After their late-night meal, the five waved goodbye and headed home.

Mo Xie glanced at Mo Fan, who was kicking stones as he walked, and smiled helplessly.

"Come on, stop sulking. I'll take you to awaken your magic tomorrow."

"What? R-really?!"

At the mention of awakening his magic, Mo Fan's eyes went wide. Once the shock passed, he asked in confusion,

"Isn't magic supposed to be awakened in high school? How can we..."

"Even if you hadn't gotten in, I would've helped you awaken your magic. It would only cost a bit more, and we're not short of money now."

Mo Xie ruffled Mo Fan's hair and smiled.

"Bro..."

Mo Fan's eyes grew damp, their rims turning a little red.

I'm a grown man. There's no way I'd cry. It must be the wind.

"This is great!"

Mo Fan wiped his eyes and leaped onto Mo Xie's back.

The sudden impact sent Mo Xie stumbling forward two steps. He caught hold of Mo Fan and quickly steadied himself.

The brothers made their way along the road at night—or rather, the older brother carried the younger.

Under the streetlights, their shadow stretched longer and longer.

Come to think of it, it's been ages since I carried Xiao Fan like this.

"Bro."

"Hmm?"

"Thank you."

"Heh. Silly little brother..."