Looking at the large screen that resembled an answer sheet, Yu Qi couldn't help but feel nervous.

"This Ketan is quite impressive, keeping up with his idol so closely in the first round."

On the large screen, both of them had green badges for the first ten questions. They continued answering the questions, and their scores were actually not that different.

However, looking around, Ketan's current mindset is clearly not as relaxed as Qijiu's.

The solemnity on his face contrasted sharply with Qi Jiu's nonchalant expression.

The vice principal glanced at the girl beside him and nodded. "Those who can come here to compete are all elites from all over the country. Little girl, do you really like Qi?"

Yu Qi hadn't expected the vice principal of Erlin to take the initiative to speak to her, but she nodded without hesitation when asked about the question, a smile unconsciously appearing on her lips.

"Yes, whether my idol is studying or acting, she shines in every field. Just looking at her is enough to draw people in. I may not be as amazing as her, but I will follow in her footsteps and keep working hard."

In today's society, the emergence of idol actors has led to more and more people becoming fans and following celebrities.

Perhaps many people are only attracted to their superficial looks and acting skills, but her reason for liking Qi Jiu goes beyond that.

Qi Jiu's daily efforts, shining brightly in her area of ​​expertise, always inspire a strong sense of motivation. An idol who leads their fans forward and sets a good example is truly successful.

The mutual support and mutual achievement between fans and idols is perhaps the best meaning of idol worship.

The vice principal nodded in agreement. "I agree with that."

Hearing the vice principal share her views, Yu Qi was no longer as nervous as before. Whenever the topic turned to Qi Jiu, the two seemed to have endless things to talk about.

The principal, who was on the far side, could occasionally chime in with a few words.

The competition on stage continued, but the first round of questions had already been completed.

As the competition format involved one question per person, the scores between the two participants were not significantly different. Looking at the large screen behind them, both sides were entirely green.

However, the competition is only halfway through, and it's still unknown who will win and who will lose.

The host on stage stopped, glanced at the results behind him, and smiled.

"Currently, the scores are quite close, but looking at the scores, Hua Guoqi Jiu is slightly better. Now, let me proceed to the second round."

Qi Jiu sat in the chair, and as soon as she looked up, she saw the serious look in Ke Tan's eyes across from her, a look that was both eager and... ready to fight to the death?

The quiz round has officially begun. In this process, whoever answers first will get points. It's simple, straightforward, and the fastest way to answer questions.

"Excuse me, internationally..."

Compared to the previous question-and-answer session, the buzzer-round seemed to be more intense.

However, it was precisely because of this step that the situation was turned around.

Yu Qi stared in surprise at Qi Jiu, who answered fluently and almost never needed to think, her eyes widening involuntarily.

At some point, the competition venue turned into Qi Jiu's battlefield all by herself. Occasionally, Ke Tan's voice could be heard, but... not often.

If the differences between the two people weren't very noticeable before, now they are quite obvious.

On the screen, more and more green icons appeared under Qi Jiu's photo, and subsequently, more and more red icons appeared under Ke Tan's photo next to it.

The red marks represent the questions he didn't answer.

As time passed, the competition was nearing its end, and the audience and teachers below the stage had long been impressed by Qi Jiu's speed in answering questions.

At some point, Ketan looked utterly dejected.

Finally, the competition ended. Qi Jiu looked back at the answer status on the big screen and nodded.

"good."

Ktan: "..." Not bad? If you say that, you're likely to get beaten up!

In one match, Qi Jiu and Ke Tan, both considered dangerous figures in the competition, encountered each other, which already attracted a lot of attention. The result of this match was also leaked to the international media early on.

"Wait, is this Ketan? Wasn't he dominating before? How come he can't get any points against Qi Jiu now? The points for this quiz round are pitifully low."

"Could there be something fishy going on?"

"Is there any behind-the-scenes manipulation? The entire competition was broadcast live. What kind of behind-the-scenes manipulation could there be? Don't talk about leaked questions. The exam questions arrived on the same day this time."

"Qi Jiu became a god in one battle? Alright, isn't this our China's God of War?"

"Qi Jiu is able to achieve success in various aspects, and her life experience and expertise are definitely beyond what ordinary people can match."

"..."

The competition ended, and thunderous applause erupted in the lecture hall, wave after wave. For the audience in the lecture hall, it was a very exciting competition.

But for Ketan, it was indeed an ordeal.

With his mental state collapsing, coupled with the pressure from the media and the audience, it's already quite remarkable that he can still persevere.

"It seems I..."

Ketan gave a wry smile, a hint of self-deprecation on his face. "Looks like I'm not qualified. I made some boastful remarks to you before. I hope you didn't take them to heart."

Before the competition, he was a confident young man, but now, because of one match, he has lost all his confidence.

Seeing this, the girl smiled.

"Having seen so many wins, it's naturally hard for you to accept losing. But with that kind of mental fortitude, you probably won't make it into Star Moon."

Xingyue talks about cooperation every day, and there's also the backstabbing and infighting in the workplace. Even a small company can have its share of backstabbing and infighting, let alone a company as big as Xingyue.

In the workplace, one wrong step can ruin your career.

Keltan took a deep breath. "I will try my best to adjust, and I will work even harder afterward!"

Qi Jiu nodded. "As for the conditions I told you..."

"Don't worry about that. I'm not a person who goes back on his word. Since I didn't win against you, I will naturally keep my promise. Next, I will enter Xingyue based on my own abilities."

Although there was some regret on his face, he still managed a forced smile to make himself look less disheveled.

Seeing this, Qi Jiu nodded. "That makes sense. Whether you can enter Star Moon and get an early acceptance letter from Star Moon depends on your performance in the upcoming competitions."

After saying this, she turned and left.

"Yes, I will definitely try my best. The next match... ah? The next match?"

Ketan just realized what was happening and looked up with a face full of surprise, but all he could see was Qi Jiu's departing figure. "I still have a chance?"