A god-level beauty system? But I'm already a god-level beauty!

Shen Ye's control over time has always been precise.

Mu Jingyan had already stepped steadily into the courtyard of her own villa.

The girl stopped on the floor tiles outside the door.

My gaze fell silently on the tightly closed door in front of me.

It was her home, where she lived day and night, and where she entered and exited countless times every day.

But today, I don't know if it's just my imagination.

The cold, heavy door panel inexplicably appeared imposing and oppressive in her eyes, like a cage that made it hard to breathe.

Her fingers tightened slightly, her heart heavy.

"Huanhuan, go back to your room and stay there."

Mu Jingyan lowered her head and looked at her younger sister beside her.

A barely perceptible hint of unease lingered in his eyes and brows.

"Wait until I call you before you come out."

After she finished speaking, she shook her head vigorously.

Forcibly dispel the chaotic and negative thoughts in your mind.

Take a deep breath of the cool outdoor air and reach out to grasp the doorknob.

"I do not want."

A clear and stubborn child's voice suddenly rang out.

If Shen Ye were standing here right now, he would be extremely surprised.

Mu Jinghuan is usually well-behaved and obedient, like a little robot without emotions.

Her face was tense, and her eyes were brimming with unprecedented anger.

This was an emotion Shen Ye had never seen in her before.

The little girl stretched out her two small hands and gripped her older sister's wrists tightly.

"I want to go in with my sister."

Mu Jinghuan knew very well how frightening her mother's angry scolding was.

From childhood to adulthood, she was scolded and criticized by her mother for making mistakes.

Many times, her older sister stood in front of her, shielding her from all the harsh criticism and scolding.

This time, it's the older sister's turn to face her mother's anger. Although she can't help with anything else, she will definitely not abandon her sister.

"obedient."

Mu Jingyan gently pressed her hand on her younger sister's head, her tone helpless.

I won't listen.

Mu Jinghuan turned her head away and tightened her grip on her wrist.

"Go home obediently, I'll buy you a strawberry cake tomorrow."

Mu Jingyan tried to coax her.

"I won't eat it."

The little girl's attitude was exceptionally firm and unwavering.

Mu Jingyan was speechless on the spot, her temples suddenly throbbing, feeling utterly helpless.

How come my usually gentle and obedient little sister becomes so stubborn and unyielding at such a crucial moment?

The two sisters share the same stubborn streak.

The two stood in the entryway, locked in a stalemate for a long time.

Neither side was willing to give in, and neither side could persuade the other.

After a long stalemate, Mu Jingyan was the first to give in.

"We can go in together."

Mu Jingyan bent down slightly, her gaze level with Mu Jinghuan's, her eyes gentle.

"But you must stand obediently behind me and not say a word the entire time."

"good!"

Mu Jinghuan immediately nodded vigorously.

"Huanhuan promises not to say a word!"

The two sisters composed themselves, opened the door, and walked towards the master bedroom at the far end of the corridor.

Qin Xian set a strict rule at home:

Every day after school, her two daughters must come to her room immediately to report their whereabouts at school throughout the day.

What courses were taken, what key points did the teacher emphasize in class, how well did you study that day, and did you lose focus in class?

It even goes into the details of which classmates you spoke to and who you interacted with throughout the day at school.

This rule is harsh and domineering.

When the two sisters were young, they were innocent and naive, and they would honestly report everything truthfully.

As they grew older, they came to understand Qin Xian's personality.

I've learned to embellish the truth and say only what the other person wants to hear.

However, the monthly exam couldn't be hidden; the homeroom teacher had already notified everyone in the group chat.

"Knock knock knock".

Mu Jingyan raised her hand and gently knocked on the master bedroom door.

This villa has quite a few bedrooms, but only Qin Xian's master bedroom has a fully enclosed solid wooden door instead of a transparent glass door.

"Enter."

A clear, crisp female voice came from the room.

There were no superfluous words; it was concise yet powerful.

Mu Jingyan raised her hand and pushed open the door, and a blinding white light instantly rushed towards her.

The high-powered recessed ceiling lights were on, illuminating the large room as bright as day, making people unconsciously squint.

Qin Xian's master bedroom is exceptionally spacious.

Luxurious upholstered furniture occupies a small portion of the area.

A large business desk was also placed in the corner of the room.

Even after setting up a full set of office equipment, there is still a large empty area inside.

At this moment, Qin Xian was sitting upright in front of the computer with her back to the door, holding an online work meeting.

The screen displayed rows of neatly arranged portraits of the attendees.

Mu Jingyan held Mu Jinghuan's hand from behind.

The two sisters stood quietly in the corner by the door, concealing all movement, waiting silently, not daring to disturb her work.

This wait lasted a full half hour.

The last few lines of the work coordination script came through the computer receiver.

Qin Xian lightly clicked the mouse to end the online meeting.

But she still didn't turn around to look at the two sisters.

With a swift swipe of the mouse, he opened the work file that his subordinate had just uploaded.

With his eyes lowered, he focused intently on reviewing the work reports.

The only sound in the room was the faint clicking of the mouse.

After a long silence, Qin Xian, without raising her head, asked a question in a calm tone.

"Are the monthly exam results out?"

"Yes, it's out."

Mu Jingyan responded in a low voice.

"You've surpassed her?"

The phrase "Chu Ci" (楚辞) refers to the coldness of the season.

"She's surpassed her, ranked dozens of places higher."

Mu Jingyan answered truthfully.

She made a point of going to the homeroom teacher's office after class to check the overall rankings for the entire grade, and found out that Chu Cihan was ranked twenty-eighth.

Upon hearing the reply, Qin Xian visibly relaxed.

The fatigue from the day's work and the frustration from meetings were swept away.

A contemptuous sneer curled at the corner of his lips.

"I've said it before. The teaching staff in public junior high schools is loose, and their teaching system is nowhere near as good as that of private tutoring schools."

"Even if you stay there to study, you can still easily crush everyone else."

"That Chu Cihan has a good foundation; it's just that his parents don't know how to educate him."

Qin Xian's tone was disdainful as she casually commented.

"He can't even get into the top ten in his grade; his family education is completely inadequate."

If her own daughter beats Shen Lan's daughter, doesn't that mean her educational philosophy completely surpasses Shen Lan's?

After flipping through the last line of work data in her hand, Qin Xian casually asked a question.

How much is the score difference between the first and second place students in the grade?

Mu Jingyan subconsciously gripped the hem of her school uniform, causing deep wrinkles to form in the fabric.

"Fourteen points."

"Fourteen points?"

Qin Xian put down her work completely, slowly raised her head, and a satisfied look appeared between her brows.

A difference of fourteen points doesn't sound like much; it's roughly the score of a major math problem.

However, the high score range is different from the low score range, where scores are extremely close.

Each point represents a difference of ten or even dozens of places, and fourteen points is an insurmountable chasm.

"It's barely acceptable."

"I'll contact your homeroom teacher later and ask them to give you special attention to help you maintain this score difference."

The moment those words landed, Mu Jingyan closed her eyes and mustered all her courage.

The sound wasn't loud, but it clearly carried throughout the quiet room.

"I came in second place."

The six short words, like a block of ice, crashed into the silent master bedroom.

The room fell into a deathly silence; the air seemed to freeze.

The satisfaction on Qin Xian's face slowly froze.

His eyes were fixed on the spot, and he didn't react for a few seconds.

She suspected that she had tinnitus from working long hours and had misheard what she was hearing, so she lowered her voice and asked again.

"What did you say?"

Mu Jingyan stared at the pattern on the floor beneath her feet, not daring to look directly into her mother's strong and sharp eyes.

He gently bit his lower lip and repeated it once more.

"I came in second in the grade in this monthly exam. I didn't get first place."

boom--

The atmosphere, which was gentle and pleasant just a moment ago, collapsed instantly.

Qin Xian's pupils suddenly contracted.

All the composure and calmness on his face vanished.

She abruptly pushed aside the office chair in front of her.

The chair legs scraped against the smooth floor with a harsh, screeching sound.

The woman suddenly stood up.

She was almost the same height as Mu Jingyan, and was staring intently at her daughter in front of her.

Qin Xian's voice was distorted with anger.

"Not you?!"