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"Gu Xiaoyue, as this year's top scorer in Huanan Province, what are your thoughts now?"

"Right, right, tell us how you feel now."

"Which academy did Gu Xiaoyue apply to? Is it convenient to disclose?"

Gu Xiaoxing was stunned by the reporters' grand display, muttering, "I'm not, I'm not—"

The reporters thought Gu Xiaoxing was just shy, so they weren't in a hurry. Anyway, she was surrounded, so they could just ask slowly.

Gu Xiaoyue, seeing the situation from the car, chuckled to herself for a while before asking Manager Qin to take her to the hospital.

Since she couldn't go back to the Gu Family now, she would go directly to the hospital to take care of Mu Qingning.

At the hospital entrance, there were also some reporters waiting, but not as many as at the Gu Family.

This time, Chu Li volunteered to distract them, allowing Gu Xiaoyue to sneak into the hospital's inpatient department.

Mu Qingning was almost fully recovered now.

However, she still had to walk slowly and couldn't speed up.

Gu Xiaoyue told Gu Yu and Mu Qingning about being the top scorer in Huanan Province and being signed as an endorser by Hualian Shopping Mall.

Gu Yu was very happy, and Mu Qingning wept tears of joy.

She knew her daughter would achieve great things!

Gu Xiaoyue told them that she would go to see Principal Liu and Mayor Zhang tomorrow morning to receive the city's top scorer award.

In the afternoon, she would go to Hualian Shopping Mall to buy some necessary items.

As for Mu Qingning's desire to be discharged, they still had to wait a bit longer.

The next day, Gu Xiaoyue familiarized herself with the route to Principal Liu's office.

Principal Liu was as enthusiastic as ever.

"Xiao Yue, I know you applied to Nanya. Don't you want to—"

Gu Xiaoyue knew that Principal Liu, like Teacher Han, hoped she could go to a better academy.

"Chongbei and Xiangzhong both called me to ask if I was interested. But Principal, I am very fond of Nanya Academy's model."

The implication was that there was no need to say more; Gu Xiaoyue was going to Nanya.

Principal Liu showed a hint of regret but didn't try to persuade her further.

He took out a bank card, "I don't know what resources you want right now, so the school has prepared 30 million star coins. Take it!"

Gu Xiaoyue accepted the bank card, thanked Principal Liu, and left.

She didn't notice Principal Liu's soft sigh after she turned away.

Gu Xiaoyue then went to the Municipal Government. Mayor Zhang's secretary asked her to wait in the reception room for a while, as Mayor Zhang was still in a meeting.

About half an hour later, the secretary led her into the Mayor's office.

"Gu Xiaoyue is here! Come, have a seat, have a seat."

Mayor Zhang was slightly overweight and appeared approachable, but one could also feel his steady competence.

Gu Xiaoyue bowed to Mayor Zhang and sat down.

The secretary politely served her a cup of coffee.

"Gu Xiaoyue truly shone in this year's college entrance examination! Not only are you the top scorer in Qingyu City, but also in Huanan Province. Your results are unprecedented even across the Dragon Nation. A boundless future, a boundless future indeed!"

Mayor Zhang was extremely satisfied with Gu Xiaoyue's results and spared no praise.

Gu Xiaoyue smiled, humbly saying it was just good luck.

Mayor Zhang burst into laughter, "It's good for young people to be modest and reserved, but being bold and uninhibited is also fine.

I invited you today to commend you for bringing glory to Qingyu City. There are star coin rewards and beast-taming resources. Consider what you would like."

Gu Xiaoyue's mind raced.

She already had about 120 to 130 million star coins in her hand. She had received over 50 million from the Xiao Pan Mountain special training, 40 million from the Hualian endorsement fee after splitting with Chu Li, plus the 30 million given by Principal Liu today.

As for resources, she didn't have any specific needs right now, but—

Gu Xiaoyue had a sudden idea and asked Mayor Zhang, "Can I ask for something else?"

Principal Zhang asked her what she wanted with a look of confusion.

"I want a house in the Military District Compound! Preferably one that's ready for immediate move-in!"

Mayor Zhang was a bit puzzled. He knew Gu Xiaoyue's background: the eldest daughter of the Gu Family who had been living elsewhere and had recently moved back to the Gu Family.

Why would she want a house in the Military District Compound?

However, her request wasn't excessive. Mayor Zhang immediately picked up the phone and asked his secretary if there were any ready-to-move-in houses in the Military District Compound.

Gu Xiaoyue watched Mayor Zhang on the phone with his secretary, his frequent nodding giving her a good feeling.

This matter was 90% likely to succeed!

Mayor Zhang put down the phone and said to Gu Xiaoyue, "It's quite a coincidence; the house you want actually exists.

By the way, why do you want a house in the Military District Compound?"

Gu Xiaoyue scratched her head, "The security in the Military District Compound is the best in the city. I'm just planning ahead, just in case someone gets jealous of me in the future and tries to cause trouble for my family."

She would never mention the Gu Family's dirty laundry; that would be too embarrassing.

Mayor Zhang nodded knowingly. Gu Xiaoyue was right; a tall tree catches the most wind.

It was normal for exceptionally outstanding people to be envied and ostracized.

Mayor Zhang's career path hadn't been smooth, and he had also experienced being ostracized. He understood Gu Xiaoyue's concerns.

He nodded and said to Gu Xiaoyue, "Then I'll arrange for someone to take you to see the house in a bit. You can move in anytime. The transfer of ownership will be completed within a week. Does that work for you?"

Gu Xiaoyue had always thought that official business wouldn't be too fast. Seeing the house this afternoon and moving in anytime—this efficiency truly astonished her.

"No problem, but I'd like the ownership to be transferred to my parents' names."

Mayor Zhang agreed and praised Gu Xiaoyue as a filial and good child.

Subsequently, Mayor Zhang took out another card and handed it to Gu Xiaoyue, "I originally thought of only 20 million, which felt a bit insufficient for the top scorer. Now, a house plus 20 million, that barely matches our Qingyu's top female scholar!"

Gu Xiaoyue showed unexpected delight, repeatedly thanking Mayor Zhang and promising that if there was anything she could do for the city in the future, she would do her best to contribute.

Mayor Zhang laughed heartily again, seeing Gu Xiaoyue out of the office.

Gu Xiaoyue waited a little longer, and the secretary arranged for staff to take Gu Xiaoyue to see the house in the Military District Compound.

It was indeed ready for immediate move-in, but there were still some areas that needed adjustment and supplementation.

Gu Xiaoyue got the keys and went to Hualian Shopping Mall.

She bought some necessary furniture and items, then went to the third floor, which specialized in beast food. She bought two years' worth of Heavenly Tier Beast Food and ordered four years' worth of Immortal Tier Beast Food and two years' worth of Devil Rank Beast Food.

It sounded like a lot, but it was just enough for her pet beasts to eat for one year.

Seeing her bank card balance, which was originally over 100 million, now decrease by nearly 60 million, she felt a pang of heartache.

"When the beast food arrives, can it be delivered directly to this address?" Gu Xiaoyue left the address of the Military District Compound.

The sales assistant nodded, indicating it was possible.

After arranging all this, Gu Xiaoyue returned to the hospital; she was going to stay with Mu Qingning tonight.

"Dad, you should go back and rest. Don't rush over tomorrow morning; first, pack your things, and I'll come back to pick you up for the move."