CHAPTER 189: 087 SITTING UPRIGHT AT THE DIVINE ALTAR_2

"If my dear sister is so filial and willing to take care of that old bag of bones, then as your brother, I’ll let you have it your way."

Leng Xuexi opened her mouth: "Brother..."

"Some muddy waters, if you don’t wade in yourself, you’ll never know their depth. You won’t even know when you drown."

Leng Yunyang’s voice turned cold and commanding: "Go."

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"Thank you, Director, for taking care of me during this time. I really don’t want to leave."

Luuo Yunqi reluctantly bid farewell to the crew members.

Cen Shu said seriously: "You were born for this line of work, don’t waste the talent heaven has given you. But at your age, your studies should still come first. A rich life experience and a solid knowledge foundation will be the greatest assets on your future path."

Luuo Yunqi nodded: "I’ll remember that, Director."

At this moment, Cen Shu’s assistant chimed in: "Director, you probably don’t know yet, but Miss Luuo is quite the academic achiever. This year, she scored top marks in the entrance exams and got into the best private high school in Qingzhou. I looked it up online—this Lanya High School is renowned nationwide, with a 99% admission rate into top universities."

The crew members broke into excited chatter: "Who would’ve thought Miss Luuo was so amazing?"

"Not only is she stunning and academically excellent, her acting is top-notch too. Miss Luuo has a bright future ahead of her."

"I’ve heard of Lanya High School. It’s indeed very famous. Getting in means you’re one in a million. Miss Luuo, that’s incredible."

Luuo Yunqi gave a gentle smile: "You’re all too kind. It was just a stroke of luck."

Cen Shu said indifferently: "Alright, hurry home and catch up on your studies."

After saying goodbye to the crew, Luuo Yunqi immediately took a flight back to Qingzhou.

Upon arriving home, the housekeeper took her luggage: "Miss, you’re finally back."

Luuo Yunqi glanced at the empty living room: "Where are my parents?"

"The madam went with the master to attend a business event. But the madam did tell me in advance to prepare dinner for you. Didn’t she inform you?"

Luuo Yunqi frowned: "Forget it, I’m not hungry."

Part of it was maintaining her figure through dieting; another part was a lack of appetite due to her mood.

When she had told her mother that Director Cen had cast her for an important role in his new film and that she needed a month’s leave from school,

her mother had scolded her furiously, calling her crazy and ordering her to return and start school on time.

In her mother’s eyes, acting was always a disreputable profession. For her daughter to give up her promising education and run off to the entertainment industry was seen as utterly irresponsible.

Her father was equally disapproving.

Luuo Yunqi was determined to shoot the film, leading to a heated conflict with her parents. In the end, her parents gave in but warned her that if she fell behind on her studies, they would forcibly end her acting dreams.

In the past, whenever she returned from a long trip, her mother would always be home waiting with a table full of delicious dishes to welcome her.

But now, the only thing greeting her was the housekeeper’s feigned smile.

Her mother must still be angry with her.

Back in her room, Luuo Yunqi didn’t bother unpacking and immediately opened WeChat to send a message to Dai Niantong.

[Tongtong, come by my house tomorrow.]

The reply came quickly with a shocked sticker: [You’re back?!]

Before Luuo Yunqi could respond, a video call from the other end came through.

"Qiqi, what’s the matter with you? Where have you been this whole month? Do you have any idea how much work you’ve fallen behind on? Do you know how long it will take you to catch up?"

Dai Niantong launched into a tirade the moment the call connected.

"And do you know that because you missed this month’s exams, the school will recalculate rankings based on the monthly, joint, and midterm exams, cutting the lowest-ranked students? What if you get expelled before you even settle in? When it comes to this, Lanya High School shows no mercy."

Luuo Yunqi smiled.

Dai Niantong’s eyes widened: "How can you still smile? Luuo Yunqi, are you out of your mind?"

"Don’t worry, I’ve hired a tutor. I’ll cram and make up for it."

Dai Niantong wanted to say that Luuo Yunqi was being way too naive. If tutoring were enough, why would students fight tooth and nail to get into Lanya High School?

"I’ll bring my notes over for you tomorrow. I hope they’ll help."

"Thank you, Tongtong."

Dai Niantong, still on the video call with Luuo Yunqi, glanced at her desktop computer and suddenly gasped, covering her mouth in shock: "The official website just updated the monthly exam results."

Instead of checking immediately, she turned to Luuo Yunqi and asked, "Have you been on the school forum?"