The director glanced at her with a smile and said warmly, "Qingnuan performed well, taking first place to enter the finals. Keep up the good work."
"What? First place? Did I hear that right?"
"No wonder she's a top student—absolutely deserving! First place, wow!"
"Amazing! Not only is she good-looking, but she's also so capable. So jealous!"
"....."
Su Qingnuan had a slightly dazed expression as she stared at the director wordlessly.
Gu Xiaoxiao nudged her and teased, "What are you spacing out for? The director's talking to you!"
"Ah? Oh!" Su Qingnuan snapped back to reality and smiled awkwardly. "Sorry about that, Director."
"It's fine." The director glanced at the list again and continued, "Let me see who else... Oh, Jiang He—Jiang He, are you here?"
A scholarly-looking boy wearing glasses was pushed forward. His cheeks flushed red, surprise flickering in his eyes.
"Director, is my name really there?"
