A Film Queen

Chapter 156 Top of the Nation

The older man always had a way of scolding everyone as though they were under his command. Those around him got used to his style.

Crestfallen University’s and Crestfield University’s admission departments also needed to be in better shape.

Shaking, he announced. “That’s it. Milly got seven hundred forty–nine point five, just half a point shy of perfect. She’s not only leading our province, but she’s also the best across the whole country.”

At that declaration, a hush fell over the living room.

Even Philip, his aged fingers winding through his prayer beads, stopped cold as if he needed to hear it again, confused, “Which place? It can’t be out of a thousand, right?”

Jordan was the quickest to clear things up, “The highest score is seven hundred and fifty, so with Milly’s seven hundred forty–nine point five, she’s barely missed being perfect but still tops the country.”

Philip sipped his tea, trying to wrap his head around the news, mumbling, “Top scorer in the country.”

Jordan looked at him, expressionless, explaining the weight of Milly’s achievement, “It’s like being the number one scholar back in the day.”

The news made Philip’s handshake, spilling some of his tea.

The older man might not be familiar with today’s slang, but he understood the importance of being the top student. Back in his day, it meant donning a unique cap and gown and receiving cheers and applause from the entire community.

While it might not be that glorious today, it still carries immense pride for the family.

“Really, the top scorer? The whole country’s top scorer?” Philip asked again, finding it hard to believe.

Seeing Philip’s change in attitude, the staff from Crestfallen University spoke with more assurance, “Yes, she’s the country’s top scorer. Once the results are public, expect the media to come knocking for

interviews.”

calmly in response, leaving everyone else

most parents be excited about learning their child is

navigating through storms yet

he jumped up and started running around Milly like a hyper dog, his eyes shining with amazement, “Wow, Milly,

forehead from his

wouldn’t have it, “First place means champion! You’re the champion! And that’s way better than those who think they’re something special

that!”

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and even the muscles in his face trembled, “That can’t

hard to believe? Milly is just that good,

teeth as if his core beliefs

before Milly, defiantly facing his

dare to even

he’d definitely teach Xavier a

their grandfather could lose his temper, sternly telling Jonathan, “Jonathan, show some respect to Xavier, and sit

retorted,

until Xavier eventually stormed off with

his eyes, and lounged back on the couch, muttering. “Hmph!

of prideful indignation, Jonathan was gearing up to go over to Milly to brag about his daringness, but then he caught Jordan’s

Jonathan was hit by a wave of

racing as he started to stammer out an apology, “I’m sorry, Jordan. I won’t do it again.

just gave a soft “Hmm” followed by “Your

up. “Really?

stern look, Jordan warned, “Ask one more

“Alright,” Jonathan agreed quickly.

himself wrestling with his pride. He couldn’t stand being outdone, even though he knew it was justified. Regret over how he treated Milly in front of

the admissions office counter and asked, “Could you check if my exam results are ready? Am I among the top thirty

missing out meant not being able to study the

she was bullied by a group of girls? Or even worse, targeted by