Zheng Qingze’s interview that evening quickly topped the trending searches. As the much-anticipated art student of this year’s college entrance examination and a “top student” within the industry, both fans and the public had high expectations for him.

During the interview, it was evident that Zheng Qingze’s expression was not great, but he forced a smile.

When asked about the difficulty of the exam questions, he humbly replied, “My level is average, so I found this year’s math and comprehensive science a bit challenging. Some questions required careful consideration before I could figure them out.”

When asked how he performed, he smiled and said, “Everyone can rest assured; passing the arts exam is definitely not a problem.”

It was a very standard and perfect response—humble yet reassuring for his fans. However, after watching the interview, both fans and bystanders felt a bit disappointed. Weren’t they expecting a top student? Why did he still find math and comprehensive science difficult? Furthermore, what did it mean to pass the arts exam? The passing mark for the arts exam is lower than that for undergraduate studies.

With the college entrance examination over, the high school seniors were finally liberated. The difficulty of the exam questions had been discussed endlessly across various platforms. For math and comprehensive science, some found them difficult while others thought they were simple. Ultimately, the consensus was that this year’s math and science exams had a high level of differentiation; true top students found them easy, while those who hadn’t mastered the knowledge found them challenging.

As someone often compared to Zheng Qingze, Lu Ning’s Weibo was flooded with netizens asking how he did on the exams. Lu Ning had been overshadowed by Zheng Qingze and had his frustrations too. He picked a comment to reply to: 【Not bad; comprehensive science and math were pretty easy.】

This comment stirred up a hornet’s nest. After all, it’s how the world works: if you’re humble, people think you’re lacking; if you’re confident, they see you as arrogant. Students who found the exams difficult, along with Zheng Qingze’s fans, flocked to Lu Ning’s Weibo to offer various “condolences.”

Ever since Lu Ning mentioned that his grades would speak for themselves in four months, there hadn’t been many kind words in his comment section. However, Lu Ning remained calm; he had already answered the questions, so could math and comprehensive science possibly trip him up? Unlikely. He calmly ordered some university textbooks to prepare for his studies ahead of time.

As promised, Fu Yunshen sent the white cat to Lu Ning’s apartment. The apartment, which had been a “luxurious exam classroom,” was now restored to its original state and equipped with all the necessary cat supplies.

With a sense of reluctance, Yu Zhou could only play dead—he could at least pretend to be human instead of turning into a cat.

Facing the white cat that spent all day sleeping, Lu Ning specifically researched cat behavior. It seemed that some cats slept soundly during the day and were lively at night. Lu Ning didn’t think much of it; he studied while occasionally petting the sleeping cat.

In order to accomplish what his teacher had instructed to the best of his ability and with a scientific attitude, Lu Ning even researched how to pet a cat in a way that would make it comfortable.

He learned that cats enjoy being petted on their heads, ears, and backs. Gently stroking their heads and necks, massaging those areas, and then moving down to their backs and, when feeling close, even scratching under their chins was ideal.

After a couple of days of not changing back into a human, Yu Zhou, who had a severe case of skin hunger, couldn’t hold back any longer. Having spent a few days with Lu Ning as a cat, he began to think… being petted by Lu Ning seemed pretty nice?

One day, as he transformed into a cat, Yu Zhou felt an immense comfort in his neck and head: “Meow~” It felt so good! Lu Ning was really good at this! He couldn’t help but rub against Lu Ning’s palm.

Seeing the cat finally react, Lu Ning gently scratched under its chin, saying, “Jiao Jiao.”

Yu Zhou couldn’t help but purr. It turned out that being petted like a cat was such a delightful experience! The correct way to be petted was simply amazing, and he was overwhelmed with happiness, sobbing softly.

Damn Fu Yunshen! How could he have randomly ruffled his fur all day without letting him experience such joy as a cat?

“I’m sorry, my adopted son. I feel so good now; you really love me!” he thought, adding a cheerful “Meow~” at the end.

System: 【The plot reversal value of The Spoiled Cat of the Old Man from a Wealthy Family is 40%.】

Fu Yunshen raised an eyebrow: “It seems they’re getting along quite well.”

He was currently listening to a report from the manager of Huanyu. A few months ago, a couple of projects chosen by Jiao Jiao had very quick production cycles, and the investment had already returned with high returns—simply put, they were a hit.

The manager was completely enamored with the idea of the boss’s cat being so amazing. After the report concluded, he couldn’t help but ask, “Um… sir, where’s your cat? Aren’t you bringing it to work anymore?”

Fu Yunshen replied coolly, “I gave it away. If you need anything, just ask Manager Yu.”

Yu Zhou? The manager was taken aback. The cat was a lucky charm, and Yu Zhou was a good fortune in the entertainment industry. It seemed like a reasonable arrangement.

Days later, on June 22, the day of checking high school entrance exam scores in Province N, the entire province was eagerly awaiting the results.

Fans of popular figures like Zheng Qingze and Xiao Yumo were fervently praying on Weibo for their success and hoping for good results.

On Lu Ning’s side, apart from a small group of genuine fans sending him blessings, the rest were trolls lurking beneath his posts, eagerly waiting for him to mess up.

【Come on, quickly let me see if you can get into Tokyo University.】

【Qingze said it’s difficult as a way to be humble, but you’re quite pleased with yourself.】

【I’m just watching your live stream flop and slap you in the face.】

At nine o’clock, Yu Zhou specifically sent a Weibo post for Lu Ning: 【@Lu Ning, good luck to you. “Image”】 The accompanying picture was of a koi fish.

Yu Zhou had never publicly acknowledged his koi identity; it was always mentioned by fans and passersby. He didn’t expect to actually post a koi picture for Lu Ning this time.

【Arrogant Yu actually admitted his koi identity for little lemon! Sisters! Everyone, ship them!】

【Wuwuwu, so heartless. Everyone hasn’t even soaked in your koi aura, and you’ve already given your koi to your little lemon.】

【Ahhh, Yu is too indulgent; the bone fracture CP is real!】

【Sister, who came up with the bone fracture CP? A devil, right?】

The cast of the “Night Talk” team also sent their blessings one after another.

Only Xiao Yumo’s style was different. He retweeted Yu Zhou’s Weibo post, saying: 【@Lu Ning, give me good luck. @Yu Zhou v: @Lu Ning, good luck to you. “Image”】

【Did something strange just get mixed in?】

【Mokey, no nesting dolls allowed.】

【How can you treat your Huanyu student council member as a tool for attracting good luck?】

【Get away! Don’t absorb my Yu’s good luck from Lemon. If anyone is going to absorb it, it should be me. I hope to score 600 on the college entrance exam.】

【Yu’s koi aura leaked while being given to Lu Ning, quick, absorb it! Suck, suck, suck!】

【I’m absorbing! I scored 580 on the college entrance exam.】

【A bunch of devils, is Lu Ning your straw for sucking Yu’s luck? Everyone move aside, let me… suck!!!】

Yu Zhou’s first acknowledgment of being a koi exploded on Weibo, going viral among a group of crazed high school seniors and some rowdy fans.

In Lu Ning’s apartment, Yu Nuo specifically came over to keep him company. The teachers were also anxiously waiting, knowing this was their moment to live up to their reputation. Yu Zhou had also transformed into a cat, walking around on the table and swishing his tail.

On June 22 at 10 PM, the score-checking interface crashed. Although the internet here was good, it took Lu Ning several refreshes to finally log in.

Once in the score-checking interface, Lu Ning entered his ID number and exam admission number. Yu Nuo felt unusually nervous for the first time, while Yu Zhou jumped into Lu Ning’s arms, widening his beautiful cat eyes to look at the computer screen.

Lu Ning steadily clicked the query button.

The page froze for a moment, and the apartment fell silent, with Yu Nuo and the teachers seemingly hearing their own heartbeats.

After about ten seconds, the page finally began to load slowly:

Name: Lu Ning

Exam admission number: xxxxxxxxxx

Language: 128

Math: 146

Foreign Language: 137

Comprehensive: 280

Total Score: 691

Provincial Science Ranking: 12

“Oh my!!! Six hundred and ninety!” The first to exclaim was Yu Nuo. As a manager in the entertainment industry, it was the first time she had witnessed such a living, breathing academic powerhouse getting such high scores right in front of her.

“Meow, meow!” Yu Zhou jumped onto the computer desk and flicked his tail, “Meow~” His godson is too outstanding! He truly brings honor to the cat community! It seems that the koi he posted really did have some effect.

The teachers were all smiles: “Not bad, not bad! Xiao Ning performed very well this time!”

“Awesome! Xiao Ning is simply the most outstanding student I’ve ever taught; his progress is incredible!”

“Yeah, I’ve taught students who scored higher than Xiao Ning, but none have progressed this quickly. He’s truly exceptional and hardworking.”

However, Lu Ning felt a bit disappointed. Although he was sure he could get into Huada, ranking twelfth in the province—how could he achieve his plans with that? He still needed to check the city ranking.

But the city ranking was not so easy to find; he would have to wait until tomorrow when the school opened to see the results for the city.

Seeing Lu Ning had worked so hard for so long, Yu Nuo felt refreshed and said, “Why not post your scores on Weibo?” This face-slapping moment was just too satisfying!

Lu Ning shook his head and replied, “Not yet; I want to wait for my city ranking.” E City was just a not-so-developed municipal district; he should be able to manage, right?

On Weibo, as soon as Xiao Yumo checked his scores, he posted: 【502!!! Oh my god! This is the first time I’ve ever scored over five hundred in my life. I want to thank the guidance teachers, thank Little Lemon, and thank Yu!】

Everyone knew he was originally a slacker, and now that he had scored over five hundred, his fans who were hoping he’d reach the art exam cutoff were going wild.

【Mokey is awesome!!!】

【Oh my! How can you still say you’re a slacker who scores in the three hundreds?】

【Thank you, Huanyu student council and koi Yu, it really works!!! I just wished to score over 600, and I did!】

【Me too! I wished for 580 and got 588! The koi doesn’t deceive me!】

However, the atmosphere on Zheng Qingze’s side was extremely oppressive. Seeing the score of 472, his manager’s mindset exploded: “Aren’t you usually able to score over 500? What on earth happened this time?”

Zheng Qingze angrily replied, “Didn’t I say I didn’t perform well this time?! At least I surpassed the art exam cutoff by over a hundred points!”

The manager, flustered, said, “Usually that’s fine, and surpassing the art exam cutoff by over a hundred points is considered excellent. But you insisted on clashing with Xiao Yumo and Lu Ning, and now Xiao Yumo scored 502. How are you going to face this?”

Zheng Qingze deluded himself: “I never mocked them; those comments were made by trolls and netizens. What does that have to do with me?”

The manager sighed, “Do you think the netizens are blind? Can’t they see who those marketing accounts and fans are talking about?”

Zheng Qingze clung to his last straw: “Forget about Xiao Yumo; isn’t there still Lu Ning who hasn’t released his scores?”

The trolls desperately waiting under Lu Ning’s Weibo post throughout the night were constantly clamoring, asking why he still hadn’t dared to post his scores.

The teachers from the first high school hadn’t gone to sleep either. In Lu Ning’s class group, everyone was checking scores, and it was quite lively. After more than an hour, the homeroom teacher received everyone’s scores and got the latest news from the city:

【Our classmate Lu Ning has achieved the highest score in science in our city this year with a total of 691! Congratulations!】

Lu Ning saw the endless mentions, congratulations, and expressions of shock in the class group, and he finally smiled. He could finally share the good news with his teacher!

On the other hand, Fu Yunshen immediately received a system notification: 【”The Plot Twist Value of ‘Pregnant with the Child of a Wealthy Man’ is 70%.”】

【It seems Xiao Ning did quite well on the exam.】 Fu Yunshen felt good upon hearing this notification, not because of the increase in plot twist value, but because he was happy for this young person taking an important step in life.

Eighteen is the best age; studying hard to get into a good university is much more valuable than getting pregnant with a “wealthy old man’s” child.

Fu Yunshen had just attended a business banquet and was now sitting in the car on his way back to the Fu residence.

The night outside the car window was deep, with the city lights flickering. Fu Yunshen, having had a bit to drink, closed his eyes to rest.

As the car approached an intersection with a green light, the driver slowly moved forward. Suddenly, a large truck came barreling down the right side of the road, heading straight for Fu Yunshen’s car.

The driver quickly swerved the steering wheel. After the sharp sound of tires screeching, there was a violent crash as the truck collided fiercely with the right side of the sedan.

Fu Yunshen felt a sharp pain radiating from his right leg, and at that moment, the system unexpectedly emitted a notification sound.

【Fifth Master, Fifth Master! Are you okay?!】

【The plot has been triggered!】

【Book Title: “After the White Moonlight Returns, I Married the Disabled Big Shot”】

Fu Yunshen: 【…………………………】

So… the triggering condition is that he becomes disabled?

What a nightmare!

And the safety talisman he had in his suit pocket had now turned to ashes.