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There was only one story, about him.
It must be a very exciting story, a truly remarkable one.
Zhang Chenyu looked at Gu Ping with some envy, constantly thinking about the person named Gu Nian and the hardships he had endured, which perhaps could never compare to what Gu Ping had truly experienced.
That story could be quite long. One day, when the story comes to an end, he would ask someone to tell it to him.
Could I be a celestial being? By the time my story ends, he might have long since departed from this world. He probably wouldn’t believe that.
Then Gu Ping thought for a moment and remembered Dong Lai. "When I come back in my next life, I will listen to it then."
It’s a promise.
It’s a promise.
When Zhang Chenyu got home, he lost all interest in going out. Ever since meeting Gu Ping, he felt he should do something meaningful. He couldn’t just spend his days eating, drinking, and having fun. He thought he should have an ideal, a wish, or at least a goal; living for something more interesting than what he currently had.
In those early days, Zhang Chenyu and Gu Ping didn’t go anywhere; they just stayed at home waiting for the College Entrance Examination to arrive. When that time came, it would surely be a lively celebration where they could happily enjoy themselves for a few days. Those days would be spent resting and recharging their energy; otherwise, what if they couldn’t enjoy themselves later?
Gu Ping also felt that he was somewhat of a homebody, so he didn’t seek outings either. He stayed quietly in Jingzhao Mansion. Originally, he wasn’t planning to participate in the College Entrance Examination, but encountering someone from the Light Path Classic was already an unexpected delight. As for Liu Xiu, Gu Ping wouldn’t let himself be bothered by such a person; he wouldn’t ruin his good mood over that.
During this time, Prince Yong visited several times but was handled by Zhang Chenyu each time. Gu Ping didn’t step in to see him. Prince Xin came once as well. Gu Ping wanted to see what Prince Xin meant by his visit and met him once. However, Prince Xin didn’t reveal anything; it was as if nothing had happened at all, which left Gu Ping feeling somewhat puzzled.
The day before the Final Exam, Liu Xiu arrived at Jingzhao Mansion. He probably recalled Zhang Chenyu's identity, and as soon as he entered the back courtyard, he bumped into Yoyo, who chased him around the mansion. Initially, Bei Qinping saw this commotion and managed to stop Yoyo from pursuing him further.
Liu Xiu realized that the fox was indeed not to be trifled with. Zhang Chenyu watched him from the side, secretly amused by his predicament. Without saying a word, she left quietly. As she walked away, her gaze was filled with such deep sorrow that Gu Ping couldn't help but chuckle. "How can someone so grown-up not get along with a mere fox?"
"Tomorrow is the Final Exam. Is there anything you want to say?" After seeing Liu Xiu off, Zhang Chenyu asked while standing at the courtyard gate.
What could there be to say? Everything had already been planned, and there were no surprises in store. Did he think I was one of those bookworms outside?
Did he want to say something? If he did, he wouldn’t have anything to say.
As for me...
The two exchanged glances, but Gu Ping understood Zhang Chenyu's thoughts while she still couldn't see into Gu Ping's heart. Perhaps that was the answer. Suddenly, Zhang Chenyu realized that many feelings were merely her own fantasies, ultimately reduced to three words: not Coco.
"Get some sleep early."
"Okay."
Gu Ping entered the room. It had been over a year since he last practiced cultivation on the first day without interruption. Looking out the window at the moon, it transformed from a silver-red jade plate into a golden-yellow moon disc, illuminating the entire sky. The stars were completely overshadowed by the moonlight, except for one star that remained brilliantly radiant despite being overshadowed by the moon.
In the morning, when Zhang Chenyu woke up, she hurried to Gu Ping's room. "Get up! Tomorrow is the Final Exam!"
Gu Ping slowly emerged from his meditative state and opened the door. "Relax; let's eat first. There's no rush."
"What can I say? What if I fail the exam?"
"Oh, are you hoping for him to fail? Can't you say something nice?"
"Wish me success in the exams."
The two of them, one on each side, looked completely unfazed. As usual, after finishing breakfast, Zhang Chenyu accompanied Gu Ping to the entrance of the academy. Upon seeing that the entrance was already filled with people, he expressed some concern, saying, "Don't forget, there's a genius from the Ninth Underworld here."
Gu Ping seemed eager to say something, but it appeared that the Final Exam had already begun.
"All students are invited to enter Mok Ming Academy for the Final Exam. It will commence at dawn. I wish all students success in their endeavors. The doors are now open."
With a command from the academy's official at the entrance, students who had been preparing for years began to file in. Among them were first-time participants in the Final Exam as well as those who had taken it three or four times before. For some, this might be their last chance; once they turned twenty, they would no longer be allowed to participate.
As they hurried toward the examination hall, there were mixed feelings among the students—some were excited while others were anxious. Some had never participated before and felt confident in their abilities, believing they would surely make their mark. Others had already failed three or four times and returned once more, hoping to try their luck again but wearing expressions of worry, doubting even themselves.
Gu Ping walked calmly inside, curious about what this academy, which scholars from the World of Mortals yearned for, was truly like.
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