"That’s right, we’re journalists from Red Sun Magazine, please have a seat." Xu Ruyue quickly responded and invited Lu Xingzhi to sit down.
"Xingzhi, I’m the one who messaged you yesterday. My name is Xu Ruyue, and I’m the journalist interviewing you today. This is the photographer, his name is Zhang Feng."
"Apologies, we didn’t react in time earlier. To be honest, we didn’t expect you to be so striking in appearance." Xu Ruyue candidly explained their oversight.
"We’ve already had colleagues visit your school for interviews, including your teachers and principal, as well as some of your classmates, covering the honors you’ve earned for your school over the past three years." Xu Ruyue said.
Lu Xingzhi had anticipated this and nodded.
"Yesterday, I sent you the interview content. If you don’t have any questions, shall we begin now?" Xu Ruyue knew that Lu Xingzhi had to register at her school today and didn’t want to take up too much of her time.
Xu Ruyue signaled to Zhang Feng to start the camera, began with an introduction about Lu Xingzhi, and then officially commenced the interview.
"So, Xingzhi, many media outlets have wanted to interview you before. Why didn’t you accept?"
Lu Xingzhi was straightforward, "I was afraid you’d dramatize it too much, painting a picture of studying diligently day and night, dreaming of reciting books. As if I aimed to get into college to make a name, give back to society and the school. I haven’t done or thought any of that; I’m not that noble."
Of course, they intended to dramatize it a bit, but this girl was quite frank.
"I heard that you had the opportunity for a guaranteed spot at college. Why did you still insist on taking the college entrance exam?"
"Because there’s a cash prize for being the top scorer." Lu Xingzhi was not the least bit subtle.
That was brutally honest.
After asking a few more questions, Xu Ruyue finally said, "Lu Xingzhi, I have one last question. It’s a doubt I had after meeting you. I apologize, this question might be quite pointed."
Without giving Lu Xingzhi a chance to refuse, Xu Ruyue continued, "From what I understand, your relatives have all passed away, and you live alone. Yet, you dress so meticulously. The outfit you’re wearing, including the shoes, costs several tens of thousands. Did you spend all your prize money on it? But the bracelet on your wrist far exceeds your prize money."
"I did spend the prize money, but nothing I’m wearing now is related to it. You could say I currently have a wealthy relative."
"That’s right." Huo Jincheng approached and answered directly.
Lu Xingzhi saw him walk over, "Didn’t I tell you there’s no need for you to come up?"
"And you are?" Lu Xingzhi was already impressive enough to Xu Ruyue, but Huo Jincheng’s noble elegance and imperial-like aura overshadowed his appearance.
Unconsciously, Xu Ruyue used the respectful term ’you.’
"Huo Jincheng." Huo Jincheng simply replied.
Huo Jincheng? Why does that name sound so familiar? While she was still searching through her memory, the photographer nudged her chair leg and whispered, "The CEO of Emperor."
Xu Ruyue looked at Huo Jincheng in shock.
The legendary founder of Emperor.