Chapter 495: The Day After Tomorrow?
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Qiao Sang pushed the door open and stepped inside, only to be surprised to find the vice principal there as well.
Before she could greet them, Wang Weidou pushed an unopened package across the desk with a smile.
“Go ahead and open it.”
Qiao Sang stepped forward and unwrapped the package.
Inside, she found a temporary ID card for Chaosu Star, an interster passport with a Chaosu Star visa, and an admission letter from Sainan High School.
The efficiency of the national administration was truly impressive, within just a few days, everything had been processed without her even needing to go in for a photo. Looking at the documents, Qiao Sang couldn''t help but be impressed.
At that moment, Wang Weidou spoke warmly, “The official notice has arrived. You’ll need to depart the day after tomorrow. Be at school by 9 AM, someone will pick you up.”Qiao Sang was taken aback.
“The day after tomorrow? That soon?”
<i>Did this mean she wouldn’t have to take final exams this semester?</i>
Liu Yao, standing beside them, exined, “Traveling to Chaosu Star takes about a month, but that’s just reaching the itself. You’ll still have to travel from there to the school, and no one knows how long that will take. The government has its reasons for scheduling your departure early, it’s always better to leave sooner.”
Wang Weidou added, “The school is fully aware of your situation. Don’t worry, even if you miss your final exams, it won’t affect your academic records.”
<i>Alright then, the day after tomorrow it is. The timing was oddly perfect, it would be right after her mother’s banquet… </i>Qiao Sang nodded.
“Got it.”
Just as she was about to take her leave, Liu Yao nced sideways, prompting the ever-silent Teacher Xian to float over to Qiao Sang and hand her a sheet of paper.
“This contains thetest custom energy pill forms for zing Star Canine, the Ghost Ring Phantom, and Ice Xilu.” Liu Yao said.
“On Chaosu Star, you can find an energy pill maker to craft them ording to these recipes.”
<i>The vice principal had even considered this…</i> Qiao Sang was touched and took the paper.
“Thank you, Vice Principal.”
Wang Weidou, still smiling, pointed to a conspicuous ck box beside the table.
“This box contains a two-month supply of energy pills for zing Star Canine and the others. The vice principal specially prepared them using the new form over the past few days, they shouldst them throughout the space journey.”
<i>What a pleasant surprise! </i>Qiao Sang was overjoyed and was about to express her gratitude and admiration...
But Liu Yao chose that moment to push forward a towering stack of textbooks and exam papers, nearly half a meter high.
“These are the textbooks and practice exams for all subjects across three years of high school. You’ll have plenty to do on the starship during your journey.”
Qiao Sang: ???
She stared, momentarily stunned.
For a brief two or three seconds, the office was silent.
Then, Qiao Sang forced out a sentence: “You really… think of everything.”
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After Qiao Sang left, Wang Weidou took a sip of tea and remarked, “Thepetition is over, but I didn’t expect you to still be investing your efforts outside of research.”
Liu Yao replied coolly, “Qiao Sang is different.”
Wang Weidou nced at him.
“Is it because of the zing Star Canine?”
“Not entirely.” Liu Yao gazed toward the door.
“Qiao Sang’s talent in both battle and pet cultivation is extraordinary, she’s the most gifted individual I’ve ever encountered. You could say I simply appreciate true talent.”
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7 PM.
Qinglu Residence, Building 16.
After dinner, instead of studying or reviewing practice questions as usual, Qiao Sang took off her school uniform and put on a casual ck down jacket. Holding the miniaturized Yabao, she headed out.
Since she only had tonight and the whole day tomorrow left on Blue Star, she needed to prepare everything properly before leaving.
Under the night sky, she carried Yabao to the supermarket, buying severalrge bags of snacks and some daily essentials.
Although online sources said the starship would provide meals, she’d be on it for about a month, having some snacks was definitely necessary.
She also stopped by a clothing store to buy outfits suited for around 20°C weather.
Chaosu Star maintained a temperature of about 25°C year-round, so as long as she bought the right thickness of clothing, she could wear them anytime.
The school regtions at Sainan High School were still unknown, whether she could live off-campus was unclear. Since she’d likely be stuck in school focusing on her academic scores, she figured it was best to stock up in advance.
After storing her purchases in Little Treasure’s ring, Qiao Sang took out her phone and dialed Song Yuan’s number.
The contract for the sunsses endorsement was for a year, and Yabao had onlypleted two seasons of new product shoots.
With two more seasons left, and her impending year-long stay on Chaosu Star, she needed to discuss this with Song Yuan.
After two rings, the call connected, and a surprised voice came through the speaker:
“Qiao Sang?”
“It’s me.” Qiao Sang got straight to the point.
“I have to leave Blue Star the day after tomorrow. Have the winter sunsses been released yet? I can shoot them tomorrow, but I won’t be able to do spring’s. I’ll pay the penalty fee.”
There was a brief silence before Song Yuan, shocked and confused, asked, “Leave Blue Star? Where are you going?”
“The government has selected me for an interster exchange program. I’m heading to Chaosu Star.” Qiao Sang exined.
<i>Going to Chaosu Star… as an interster exchange student?!</i>
Song Yuan was genuinely stunned.
But then she recalled that Qiao Sang had won the national campus beast mastering league for the senior division.
<i>With that achievement, it made sense for the government to select her…</i> Song Yuan took a deep breath, steadying her voice.
“Do you have time to meet up?”
Qiao Sang thought for 0.1 seconds.
“Sure. I’ll send you my location.”
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City Center Mall.
Third-floor café.
Qiao Sang held a steaming cup of coffee in one hand while flipping through a book with the other.
The college entrance exams weren’t far off, time was too precious to waste.
“Yap…”
Beside her, Yabao gagged.
Qiao Sang turned to see that Yabao had pushed his coffee cup aside, looking utterly disgusted.
“Is it that bad?” She asked, amused.
“Yap!”
Yabao nodded fervently.
<i>Too awful!</i>
<i>So coffee wasn’t to his liking…</i> Qiao Sang turned to the side.
“Little Treasure, want to try it?”
“Xun xun!”
Little Treasure materialized and shook his head furiously.
<i>If Big Brother Yabao said it was bad, then it must be!</i>
<i>Such a waste of talent… </i>Qiao Sang looked at Little Treasure and had the thought, yet again, that he should really go to school.
“Xun…”
Sensing his master’s gaze, Little Treasure had a bad premonition and quickly vanished.
Qiao Sang turned back to Yabao.
“If you don’t want coffee, do you want something else?”
“Yap…”
Yabao hesitated.
<i>To drink or not to drink, that was the question…</i>
Just then, a familiar female voice approached with the sound of footsteps. @@novelbin@@
“You’re too much! Even outside, you’re still studying, do you even let people breathe?”
Qiao Sang looked up, unsurprised to see Song Yuan.
“No choice. I’ve missed too many lessons.” She closed her book.
Song Yuan pulled out a chair, took a contract from her bag, and ced it on the table.
“Take a look, this is the new contract.”
Then, she nced at Yabao, barely hiding her excitement.
<i>Ahhh! Miniature zing Star Canine! I want to pet it so badly!</i>
Qiao Sang, puzzled, took the contract and flipped through it.
Soon, she was dumbfounded.
“You’re giving me 20% of the shares?”
Song Yuan stared at Qiao Sang with a burning gaze and said,
"That''s right. I drafted this contract right after you won the championship. There are no conditions, just that you and zing Star Canine take a few promotional photos for our new sunsses each year."
Qiao Sang was tempted.
Although she currently had an unlimited credit card, it had an expiration date and certain restrictions. Stocks, for instance, couldn''t be purchased with a credit card in the stock market.
To buy stocks, the associated tripartite deposit ount had to be linked to a debit card, not a credit card.
"Why?" Qiao Sang asked.
Song Yuan''s tone was serious: "Mypany may be small, and I can''t afford to hire well-known professional beast masters. But ever since you became our spokesperson, our sales have skyrocketed, one month''s sales now exceed what we used to make in half a year."
"You''re improving too fast. I’d bet anything that your future is limitless. I hope we can continue working together."
"The 20% shares are my sincerity."
Song Yuan''s words were incredibly earnest, she meant every word without any deception.
She wanted to form a long-term partnership with Qiao Sang. A genius of Qiao Sang''s level wouldn''t stay confined to the Yuhua region forever.
Right now, Qiao Sang was still a minor. No matter how wealthy her family was, the money she could directly control was likely limited. This was the perfect time to strike a deal.
To be honest, giving away 20% of herpany''s shares to a high school student might seem insane to others, but she was betting on the future.
With Qiao Sang''s incredible talent, and the fact that she was pursuingpetitive beast master battles, her chances of participating in major tournaments were practically guaranteed.
As long as Qiao Sang made a name for herself, Song Yuan’spany would undoubtedly rake in massive profits in the future.
She had been somewhat hesitant before, but after hearing that Qiao Sang had been selected by the nation as an interster exchange student, she knew she couldn''t afford to wait any longer.
<i>What a talent scout! Truly a sharp eye for potential..</i>. Qiao Sang was deeply moved.
Back when she only had Yabao, it was Song Yuan who first recognized her potential. At that time, Yabao hadn''t even evolved into me Hound yet.
Later, their contract grew from a six-figure deal to now, 20% ownership in thepany.
She had been worrying about what to do once her unlimited card expired, and now, Song Yuan had delivered this massive opportunity right into her hands.
"I''ll be staying on Chaosu Star for a year. I might not be able to return for photoshoots." Qiao Sang remembered.
Song Yuan smiled, Qiao Sang’s concern meant she was seriously considering the offer. That meant the deal was solid.
"I''ll send the sunsses to you via interster courier. You can take the photos yourself or have someone help, then send them to me through the Star Network." Song Yuan said.
"Alright." Qiao Sang didn''t hesitate any longer. She took out a pen from her bag and signed her name on the contract.
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The next day, at 5:23 PM.
At the Shidu Grand Hotel.
Arge banner was disyed outside:
"Congrattions to Qiao Sang for winning the 336th National School Beast Mastering Championship (Senior Division, Individual Category)!"
Somehow, news had spread to various reporters, who swarmed to the hotel in droves.
It had been less than a week since Qiao Sang''s championship win, and the buzz hadn''t died down at all.
Cameras and a sea of journalists packed the hotel lobby.
The hotel''s staff did their best to maintain order.
Meanwhile, on the third floor, inside the banquet hall, Qiao Sang was surrounded by a crowd of rtives, being stuffed with red envelopes from every direction.