Shi Jing wasn't particularly curious about these things. In her previous life, she stayed at home and would occasionally gossip online and check out celebrities. However, most of the time she just looked; she was only a bit of a looks-obsessed person and wasn't really curious about the celebrities themselves.
Qi Shuang and Qi Yan were both very curious. As teenagers, they were still very interested in these beautiful people and things.
Driven by this curiosity, the two of them became much more enthusiastic about climbing the mountain, fueled by their curiosity.
Although Qingfeng Mountain is not high, the mountain path is not easy to walk. Some of the bluestone paths are quite difficult to climb. It took the three of them more than an hour to reach the location of the temple.
There were so many people on the mountain that an hour's hike couldn't stop the elderly folks from seeking divine intervention.
The temple was bustling with worshippers and throngs of people. The three followed the crowd but didn't see any film crew whatsoever. Unable to find anything of interest, Qi Shuang and Qi Yan couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed.
Shi Jing then comforted them, saying, "There are so many people here, even if someone is filming, you probably won't be able to see anything."
Shi Jing was right. They quickly perked up again. After all, watching the filming and seeing the stars was just a side thing; their real purpose was to have fun.
"Let's go, let's go offer incense," Qi Shuang said.
They hadn't prepared at first and hadn't bought any incense. Fortunately, the temple on the mountain offered incense for free, with a limit of three sticks per person.
The three of them lined up to receive incense, and then followed the crowd to light and offer incense. It took them another ten minutes to complete the whole process.
"There are so many people!" Qi Yan couldn't help but exclaim as she looked at the crowded scene.
"Um."
"Let's go eat vegetarian food. I heard the vegetarian food here is delicious, and we should still be able to catch it now," Qi Shuang quickly suggested.
Qi Shuang was very tempted after hearing other tourists say that the vegetarian food here was delicious.
"Okay." Neither of them had any objections.
Qingfeng Mountain is a popular place of worship, and its vegetarian meals are renowned far and wide.
The temple serves vegetarian meals until 9:30 in the morning. The three of them arrived just in time to catch the last wave of ticket sales.
They had normal appetites and only ordered a bowl of noodle soup and a plate of tofu with scallions. Some with bigger appetites could also have two steamed buns.
While we were eating, I heard someone at the next table say, "Hey, I just went to the back and it looks like the temple there was blocked off and they wouldn't let people in."
"Is it being renovated?" the man's companion asked.
"No, I saw quite a few people. It's just that they were too far away to see clearly."
Upon hearing this, Shi Jing immediately thought of the film crew she was working on, and it was clear that many others shared the same thought.
Some people in the crowd voiced this guess, while others quietly went over to watch the spectacle.
Qi Shuang and Qi Yan were also very interested. The three of them quickly finished their meal and then followed along.
Shi Jing's guess was correct. Hearing that someone was filming here, tourists from the surrounding area flocked over to see what was going on. The temple was not very big to begin with, so the scenic area's security personnel had to be deployed to disperse the crowd.
After squeezing around for an hour, they didn't see anything at all—what a waste! Seeing the two looking dejected, Shi Jing found it amusing and could only try to comfort them: "If you're so eager to see people filming, let's go to the film studio next time. There are always many film crews shooting there."
“Sigh, it’s different!” Qi Shuang said.
That being said, her curiosity hadn't diminished much. Shi Jing then wondered if any film crews were shooting at the film studio recently, and whether she should go and check it out.
Anyway, summer vacation is so long, and they don't have anything else to do.
This is just a suggestion, and Shi Jing hasn't decided when to go or whether to go to a film studio in the city or in another city.
After leaving the temple, we continued climbing the mountain, and it took another half hour to reach the top. The view from the top was truly beautiful, but the direct sunlight on the open mountaintop was also quite dazzling.
The three of them wandered around the mountaintop for a while before heading back down.
There were far fewer people uphill from the temple, as most were heading to the temple itself, and the weather was getting warmer as noon approached, making the climb tiring. Fortunately, there was a breeze today, a gentle coolness that made it relatively pleasant.
After a day of hiking, the three of them collapsed into bed as soon as they got home, completely exhausted.
Shi Jing took a shower, lay down on the bed, and let out a comfortable sigh. Although climbing the mountain was tiring, she felt much more relaxed.
After hiking, the three rested for a few days and then visited several other tourist attractions, such as ancient towns and gardens. Before they knew it, it was July 10th, and the results of the middle school entrance exams were about to be released.
Before Shi Jing could even search online, her homeroom teacher called.
"Congratulations, Shi! You got first place again, and you're first in the whole city!" Teacher Li said with a beaming smile on the other end of the phone.
Shi Jing guessed that he had done very well on the exam, but hearing Teacher Li's congratulations still made him feel a great weight lifted off his shoulders.
Immediately afterward, the system announced the result in the next second: "Congratulations, host, on successfully completing the task. Next, you only need to successfully register for the No. 1 Middle School in the city to receive the reward!"
As Shi Jing's alma mater, Tianyuan Private School was the first place where Teacher Li extended an invitation for Shi Jing to continue her studies. Considering her future plans and the ten million that was beckoning to her, Shi Jing expressed deep regret and firmly refused.
Teacher Li didn't insist. This was a matter for the high school admissions, and he was just mentioning it casually.
Qi Shuang and Qi Yan's middle school entrance exam results have also been released. Qi Yan's score wasn't very high, but it was enough for her to continue attending a private high school. Qi Shuang, however, performed exceptionally well this time, ranking fourth in her grade and ninety-third in the city. Putting everything else aside, her place at the city's No. 1 High School is practically guaranteed.
The three of them chatted about their results in a small group chat and were all very satisfied.
Shi Jing had a clear goal, so when schools such as the No. 1 Middle School, No. 2 Middle School, and private schools came to him with generous offers, Shi Jing chose the No. 1 Middle School without hesitation.
Although Ms. Yan wanted her to follow the path she had previously planned, she ultimately did not object to Shi Jing's plan, so the application process went very smoothly.
Shi Jing entered the school with a full scholarship, waiving all tuition, accommodation fees, and other expenses, becoming a prospective student of the city's No. 1 High School. Qi Shuang and Qi Yan also filled out their college applications as they wished.
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