Rise and Slay: From Scandal Queen to Academic Genius

Beside him, Chu Ang had already wiped his face clean and was sitting in front of the computer, ready to study hard.

Ji Xizhi: "The dinner starts at seven. I'll call Xiao Yuan now to drive to the school gate. You head back to the dorm and change clothes. See you at six at the gate."

Having scheduled the time, Ji Xizhi planned to go eat at the cafeteria as usual.

Across from her, Chu Ang was dumbfounded and looked up in a daze.

"You... you are going to the dinner party? But we don't have an invitation?"

Chu Ang's brain froze.

After a while, he tentatively asked in a low voice:

"Did... did your teacher sneak you an invitation???"

Ji Xizhi: "No, a friend invited me a few days ago. I refused, but I just asked and he said he could arrange it."

Chu Ang: "?"

"But didn't you just..."

Chu Ang initially wanted to ask, didn't Ji Xizhi just get into the industry? Where did she get such a friend!

But before he could voice it, Qi Zheng's image flashed through his mind.

Oh right! Junior Sister has connections at Tianzheng Law Firm!

Chu Ang jumped up from the chair like a spring, "Then I'll go get ready immediately!"

Ji Xizhi responded softly with a nod.

Then she was the first to head to the cafeteria.

While waiting for dinner, Ji Xizhi called Xiao Yuan, asking her to drive over.

Xiao Yuan was at home reading when she heard Ji Xizhi say they suddenly needed to attend a dinner. She was so excited.

"Okay, okay, I'll be there right away!"

Xiao Yuan didn't even have time for dinner, grabbed a piece of bread, and went out to rent a car.

At six in the evening, the three of them met punctually at the school gate.

Ji Xizhi was still wearing her sporty outfit from before, whereas Chu Ang had transformed from his earlier slump into a groom-ready formal suit, and had even curled his hair.

Ji Xizhi: "..."

As soon as Chu Ang got in the car, he turned his back on Ji Xizhi, clutching his hands and anxiously asking, "Quick, Junior Sister, help me check if my clothes are clean?! I protected them just in time, this suit is expensive!"

Ji Xizhi: "…It's not dirty."

But she began to worry if taking Chu Ang to the dinner was the right decision.

-

Xiao Yuan drove while navigating the way to the destination.

The Feng family's dinner was being held at a high-end hotel, with many attendees. Nearly all the arriving vehicles were luxury cars, and a number of journalists were already stationed at the entrance, taking photos.

A steady stream of people stepped out of the cars, handed over their invitations, and entered the hotel.

Xue Fan stood in the most conspicuous spot at the entrance.

He had been at the venue for a while, went inside to greet the Feng family about the invitation matter, and then waited at the entrance.

He was afraid of missing the VIP.

Diligently waiting, whenever a luxury car approached, Xue Fan would crane his neck for a better look.

If someone potentially a VIP got out, he'd step forward to take a closer look.

If it wasn't a VIP, he'd step back to his original position and continue waiting.

More and more cars were pulling up at the entrance.

Ji Xizhi's car soon stopped among the traffic too.

Ji Xizhi stepped out with Chu Ang, her attire starkly different from the other guests dressed in evening wear, but her face instantly spurred a stir among the journalists at the entrance.

"Look, isn't that Ji Xizhi?!"

"Holy crap, I knew she'd definitely show up. I heard the Feng family sent invitations to Qing University Law School. Is Ji Xizhi representing Qing Law School again?"

"But why isn't she in an evening dress? And who is that man next to her? A classmate?"

The journalists stood at the entrance, their cameras relentlessly clicking away at Ji Xizhi.

No matter what Ji Xizhi was wearing, even if it were a sack, given her current online popularity, they had to take photos.

Moreover, even if Ji Xizhi wore a sack, the pictures would still be stunning.

The reporters were buzzing with excitement, discussing and snapping shots non-stop.

Just as they were shooting fervently, suddenly several boys emerged with mocking tones, "A first-year graduate who hasn't officially enrolled wants to represent Qing Law School? Our Qing Uni hasn't fallen that low yet."

"Yan Rui, don't say that. She's still a junior, after all. If she can represent us on variety shows, she's representing Qing Uni!"

"Qing Uni only values professional strength."

The man named Yan Rui smirked, then glanced at Chu Ang beside Ji Xizhi.

Ji Xizhi happened to be walking over with Chu Ang.

Though Yan Rui wasn't familiar with Ji Xizhi, he knew Chu Ang quite well and merely smiled, "Chu Ang, you should know, Feng's dinner isn't just for anyone to enter!"

"As your classmate, I kindly remind you, even if your junior sister has an invitation, she can't bring you in!"

The Feng family organized the dinner for Young Master Feng. Anyone who could enter could get some traction, so this dinner's invitations were hard to come by, something everyone knew.

Given Ji Xizhi's connections in the entertainment circle and at Tianzheng Law Firm, it wasn't surprising to Yan Rui that she secure an invitation, but Chu Ang was different.

Yan Rui's words were sharp, with a hint of wanting to advise Ji Xizhi.

"Junior Sister, it's easy to enter the industry, but you also need to focus on..."

Before Yan Rui could finish, Ji Xizhi already turned on her heel, heading in another direction.

Clearly, Ji Xizhi hadn't been listening to him at all.

Yan Rui: "?!"

"Ji Xizhi, what do you mean?!"

Ji Xizhi paused at the call, slowly turning back, frowning, "Were you calling me?"

Yan Rui: "Of course I was calling you, Junior Sister Ji, don't you know to greet your senior?"

Ji Xizhi raised her eyebrows, a smirk at her lips, "I don't know, but I haven't officially enrolled yet, where would a senior come from?"

Yan Rui hadn't expected Ji Xizhi to use his own words against him, leaving him enraged, eyes widening, ready to retort.

But before he could.

Ji Xizhi and Chu Ang were already walking away.

Yan Rui was left with a sensation of breath stuck in his chest, utterly frustrated.

-

On the other side of the entrance, Xue Fan was getting anxious.

He'd guessed several times but none were correct.

Now he didn't dare to stand in the crowd, choosing instead to stand off to the side, waiting for the VIP to notice him.

Xue Fan watched the incoming cars without blinking. He'd also noticed Ji Xizhi's arrival earlier.

Ji Xizhi, a rising star in the entertainment industry, was naturally recognized by him, especially known for her high scores entering Qing University Law School—certainly a promising law star in the future, but... she definitely couldn't be the elusive VIP!

Xue Fan only lingered on Ji Xizhi's beautiful face for a moment before shifting his gaze to continue searching for the VIP.

But as he looked away from Ji Xizhi, she noticed him instead.

Black suit, blue tie...

Matches the description.

Ji Xizhi began striding towards Xue Fan.

Xue Fan was craning his neck when he saw Ji Xizhi approaching closer.

Xue Fan was momentarily stunned.

Then he quickly touched his face.

Since taking over Xue's family business today, indeed many commercial marriage proposals had approached him.

But a starlet...

That was a first.

Looking at Ji Xizhi's exquisite features, Xue Fan felt a fleeting heart flutter.

Just as he was about to speak.

He heard Ji Xizhi speak first.

Her voice calm, yet utterly assured.

"Xue Fan?"