Qiao Sang took a step back, wary.
"Did you guys make a mistake? I never applied to the Imperial Beast University."
She was well aware of her own abilities. It was already a miracle if she could get into Central Hollow University, how could she possibly have applied to the Imperial Beast University?
Co on, that was the most prestigious school on Blue Star, second only to the top academy in the entire interstellar system!
Would soone like her, who couldn't even reach the cutoff score for a second-tier university, be qualified to apply?
And they even ca all the way here just to interview her?
Were they trying to scam her or what?
Hearing this, her horoom teacher, Mu Deli, looked at the two won who had presented their Imperial Beast University faculty IDs with surprise.
Cecilia and Sumr exchanged glances, a flicker of surprise flashing in their eyes.
However, they both maintained their composure well, showing little change in expression.
The woman with green eyes, Cecilia, lowered her hand and asked,
"Are you Qiao Sang, from Dragon Nation on Blue Star, who ca to Chaosu Star as an interstellar exchange student?"
Just because you know my information doesn’t an you’re not scamrs… What's up with the horoom teacher? I've already said I didn't apply, these two are clearly frauds! Why isn't she exposing them?
Qiao Sang complained inwardly but remained expressionless as she nodded.
"That's . But this information isn't exactly a secret."
So that's why they never confird the interview schedule… It looks like soone applied on her behalf without telling her.
Cecilia quickly understood and said, "Your recomndation letter was written by Professor Wang Yanmao from Dragon Nation. All the information was verified before we sought you out, so there's no mistake."
Professor Wang Yanmao...?
Qiao Sang was montarily stunned. She had seen that na in textbooks before, he was a big shot in the research field.
He wrote a recomndation letter for her? Why not just say Lin Ya wrote it instead? What kind of absurd story was this?
Qiao Sang glanced at the two won in front of her, who could lie without batting an eye, with a strange expression. She ignored them and pulled her horoom teacher aside, whispering, "Teacher, these two are scamrs. I never applied to the Imperial Beast University."
No matter how softly Qiao Sang spoke, her words still reached Cecilia and Sumr clearly.
The corners of their mouths twitched, but they said nothing, pretending not to hear.
"They're not." Mu Deli whispered back.
"The school wouldn't let just anyone in. Their identities were thoroughly checked upon entry, they are indeed teachers from the Imperial Beast University."
What's wrong with my horoom teacher? I told her I didn’t apply, and she still believes them?
Qiao Sang gave her a look as if she were too gullible and said, "I heard that so chanical-type pet beasts have skills that can alter all kinds of data."
"Ahem."
Sumr finally couldn't take it anymore and cleared her throat.
"You can check your email. You should have received interview details from our school. The email was sent from our official address, it can't be faked."
No, that can be faked too...
What was with these people? Wouldn't I know if I had applied?
Qiao Sang turned her head, deciding to be less subtle.
At that mont, Cecilia added, "You applied through a recomndation letter. This kind of application doesn’t necessarily require the applicant to submit it themselves. Every year, our school receives many recomndation letters, and based on them, we select a small portion of applicants for interviews."
"You can contact Professor Wang Yanmao to confirm or find out who helped you secure that recomndation letter."
Applicants who reached the interview stage were the top high school students across the interstellar system. Naturally, they wouldn’t give up on a candidate over a small misunderstanding.
To be honest, Qiao Sang’s qualifications were already outstanding enough that the interview was practically a formality.
Otherwise, the school wouldn’t have sent people over even when the applicant hadn't confird the interview schedule.
Qiao Sang was montarily speechless.
She had never encountered this kind of direct recomndation system in top-tier schools before. She had always thought she needed to get in through exams or special talent admissions.
So even if she didn't apply personally, a top-tier school would still take notice of a recomndation letter…?
If that was the case, could soone have really gotten her a recomndation for the Imperial Beast University?
It wasn’t impossible. After all, she hadn’t expected Sainan High School to give her a recomndation to Yulianton University either…
Why did these people have so much faith in her?
Did academic scores not matter to these schools?
Qiao Sang hesitated for a mont before asking,
"Does the interview cost anything?"
Cecilia smiled.
"No."
Qiao Sang remained cautious.
"If I pass the interview, will there be any additional fees?"
Cecilia's mouth twitched.
"No, we don’t charge anything."
No fees… Maybe it’s real.
Qiao Sang fell silent, then tentatively asked, "Can we do the interview right now? Right here?"
From what she’d heard, these two didn’t seem like scamrs anymore.
But she couldn’t trust them completely just yet.
What if they lured her to so secluded place under the pretense of an interview, only to kidnap her?
For safety’s sake, the interview had to happen right here at Sainan High School. The horoom teacher would be nearby, which would greatly increase her security.
Cecilia imdiately agreed.
"Of course!"
She then turned to Mu Deli and politely asked, "Would it be possible to borrow this office?"
"No problem." Mu Deli replied. After speaking, she gave Qiao Sang another complicated look before stepping out and thoughtfully closing the door behind her.
The horoom teacher is really okay with leaving alone with two strangers…?
She really has no doubts about their identities, huh…
But as soon as the teacher left, that sense of security…
Qiao Sang suddenly thought of sothing. She quickly ford a seal with her hands and summoned her pet beast, Yabao, who had been training.
"Yap?"
Yabao, confused about the sudden change in location, tilted hs head.
Qiao Sang picked him up.
Okay, this felt much safer.
Cecilia and Sumr exchanged smiles before sitting on the couch.
Qiao Sang pulled up a chair and sat across from them.
"The interview is simple. We just have a few questions." Cecilia said.
Of course, that was a lie.
For any top-tier school, the interview was the most crucial stage, it revealed whether a candidate was truly as capable as their application suggested and provided insight into their background and personality.
But for soone like Qiao Sang, who wasn't applying based on academic scores, they only needed to ask so basic questions.
"Can you introduce yourself?" Cecilia asked.
This question definitely felt like an interview…
Qiao Sang answered easily, "I'm Qiao Sang, 16 years old, a student at Shengshui High School. During my first sester of high school, I won the senior division of the National Campus Beast Mastering League and beca an exchange student at Sainan High School."
"My brain domain awakened on its own, and it's currently developed to 39%. I have four pet beasts: Blazing Star Canine, Ghost Ring Phantom, Ice Xilu, and Steel Guardian Falcon."
Sumr nodded slightly.
"What are your plans for the future?"
"After the college entrance exams, I'll focus on evolving my Blazing Star Canine." Qiao Sang replied.
"Yap!"
Yabao puffed out his chest, confirming his determination to evolve.
The room fell silent for three seconds.
"That's it?" Sumr asked in surprise.
Qiao Sang nodded.
"That's it."
"...Do you have any dreams?"
"Yes. I want to compete in the Interstellar Cup." Qiao Sang said without hesitation.
A common dream among interviewees. Cecilia and Sumr weren’t surprised.
"Are you interested in research?" Cecilia asked.
"I am, but I won’t spend too much ti on it." Qiao Sang replied.
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anwhile, in the principal's office, a video call was in progress.
The principal frowned.
"Did Qiao Sang’s application not go through?"
A blonde man on the screen adjusted his glasses and replied coolly, "There were disagreents. So believe that no matter how high her beast-taming talent is, her academic scores should at least et the average threshold. They suggested she repeat a year and reapply next year, keeping her recomndation letter on hold."
The principal scoffed.
"Next year? Do you know that the Imperial Beast University is here interviewing her right now?"
The blond man on the video call froze, his expression filled with surprise.
"How is that possible? Qiao Sang's academic scores…"
The principal interrupted him, "It's exactly because so of you academic types are too rigid that you're ranked third, while others are second!"
To be fair, this accusation was a bit unjust to Yulianton University.
The recomndation letters sent to Yulianton University and the Imperial Beast University were not identical.
The letter to the Imperial Beast University included an additional note about Qiao Sang's involvent in the successful research and evolution of the Fire Fang Dog into the Fla Hound.
The blond man pondered for a mont and said, "There may have been so miscommunication. I'll report this matter."
With that, the video call ended.
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Horoom Teacher's Office.
Cecilia asked, "One last question, have you applied to any other top-tier academies besides ours?"
Qiao Sang looked at her with a strange expression.
"I never applied to your school."
Cecilia: …
"Do you not like our Univeristy?" Sumr, who was beside her, asked.
No, I just never thought I could even get into the Imperial Beast University… Qiao Sang shook her head and said,
"It's not that."
Hearing this, Sumr smiled and said, "You're from Blue Star. You should know that there’s no better top-tier academy on Blue Star than the Imperial Beast University."
Of course I know, or else I would have at least considered this school before… Qiao Sang silently ridiculed in her mind but nodded on the surface.
"I know."
"Then, aside from our academy, have you applied to any other top-tier schools?" Cecilia asked again.
"Yes, Central Hollow University." Qiao Sang paused for a mont before continuing,
"And Yulianton University."
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