Chapter 629: interview

Qiao Sang took a step back, vigilantly saying, “Are you mistaken? I didn’t apply to the Imperial Beast Academy.”

Qiao Sang knew her own capabilities; she would be thankful if she even had a chance to get into Zhongkong University, so how could she possibly apply to some Imperial Beast Academy?

Please, this is the most formidable Top Universities on Blue Star, and the second most formidable in the entire interstellar! Is it something someone like her, who can’t even meet the second-tier university score line, qualified to apply for?

And they even came specifically for her interview?

They must be trying to fool a dummy!

Hearing this, the homeroom teacher, Mu Deli, looked at the two ladies who had shown their Imperial Beast Academy teacher IDs with surprise.

Cecilia and Summer exchanged glances, a flicker of surprise in their eyes.

However, their facial expressions were well-controlled, showing no significant change.

The lady with green eyes, Cecilia, lowered her hand and asked, “Are you Qiao Sang, from Blue Star Dragon Country, an Interstellar Exchange Student who came to Super Dormant Star?”

‘Don’t think you’re not a liar just because you revealed my information… What’s wrong with the homeroom teacher? I already said I didn’t apply; these two are clearly liars, why isn’t she exposing them…’ Qiao Sang complained inwardly, maintaining a calm expression, and nodded, “That’s me, but this information about me isn’t a secret.”

‘No wonder the interview time wasn’t confirmed; it seems the application was made without her knowledge…’ Cecilia understood and said, “Your recommendation letter was written by Professor Wang Yanmao of the Dragon Country. All information was verified before we came to find you, so it’s impossible to be mistaken.”

Professor Wang Yanmao… Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment. She had seen this name in textbooks; he was a major figure in the research field.

He wrote a recommendation letter for her?

Why not just say Lin Ya wrote the recommendation letter?

They can make up such ridiculous things…

Qiao Sang gave a strange look at the two ladies in front of her who didn’t even bat an eye while lying, ignoring them. Instead, she pulled her homeroom teacher aside and whispered, “Teacher, these two are liars. I didn’t apply to any Imperial Beast Academy at all.”

Even though Qiao Sang kept her voice low, her words clearly reached Cecilia and Summer’s ears.

Their mouths twitched slightly, but they remained silent, pretending they hadn’t heard anything.

“No.” Mu Deli also lowered her voice and said, “The school would never let people in casually. Their information was clearly verified upon entry, and they are indeed teachers from the Imperial Beast Academy.”

‘What’s wrong with the homeroom teacher? I already said I didn’t apply to the Imperial Beast Academy…’ Qiao Sang looked at her homeroom teacher with an expression that said, “You’re too easily fooled,” and at the same time said, “I heard that some mechanical Pets have characteristics and skills that can alter various data.”

“Cough, cough.” Summer finally couldn’t listen anymore, coughed, and said, “You can check your email. There should be interview-related information sent to you by our school. The email sent to you is our school’s official exclusive email, which cannot be faked.”

‘No, that can also be faked… What’s wrong with these people? How could I not know if I applied to the Imperial Beast Academy myself…?’ Qiao Sang turned her head, deciding not to be subtle anymore.

Cecilia, who was beside her, added at this moment, “You applied for direct admission to our school through a recommendation letter. This doesn’t necessarily require personal submission. Every year, our school receives many recommendation letters, and based on them, we select a small portion of applicants for interviews.”

“You can contact Professor Wang Yanmao to confirm, or ask who helped you obtain this recommendation letter.”

Applicants who reach the interview stage are all top-tier high school students across the interstellar, so they naturally wouldn’t give up because of such a small misunderstanding.

And frankly, Qiao Sang’s profile was already excellent enough to make the interview stage merely a formality.

Otherwise, the school wouldn’t have specially sent them over when the applicant hadn’t even confirmed the interview time.

Qiao Sang was stunned upon hearing this.

She had never encountered this method of direct admission to Top Universities. All along, she had thought of getting into her desired university through the college entrance examination and special recruitment exams.

‘So, even if I didn’t apply myself, a recommendation letter can still catch the attention of Top Universities… If that’s the case, could it be that someone really helped me get a recommendation letter for the Imperial Beast Academy… It doesn’t seem impossible, after all, I never expected Sainan High School to give me a recommendation letter for Yu Liandun University… Why do they all think so highly of me? Does cultural score not matter to these schools at all…?’ Qiao Sang’s heart stirred, and she asked, “Is there any fee for the interview?”

Cecilia smiled, “No.”

Qiao Sang cautiously asked, “Then, if the interview is successful, are there any additional fees?”

Cecilia’s mouth twitched, “No, we don’t charge any fees.”

‘They don’t charge money, it seems real…’ Qiao Sang was silent for a moment, then tentatively asked, “Can we interview now? Right here.”

‘After listening to them, these two don’t seem like liars, but I can’t fully trust them yet. What if they try to lure me to some secret place, pretending it’s an interview, but actually kidnap me?’

‘To be safe, the location will be Sainan High School, the time is now, and the homeroom teacher is right here, which will greatly increase the safety factor, and I won’t be afraid of any tricks they might pull…’

Cecilia immediately said, “Of course!”

Then, she turned to Mu Deli and politely asked, “Is it convenient to lend us your office?”

“No problem.” Mu Deli said, then gave Qiao Sang another complex look, walked out, and considerately closed the door.

‘Is the homeroom teacher really this comfortable leaving me with two strangers…? It seems she doesn’t doubt their identities at all…’ However, with the homeroom teacher gone, this sense of security… Qiao Sang suddenly thought of something, formed a hand seal, and summoned Ya Bao, who was currently training.

“Ya Ya?”

Ya Bao suddenly found himself in a different place and couldn’t help but tilt his head.

Qiao Sang picked up Ya Bao.

‘Hmm, this feels much safer…’

Cecilia and Summer exchanged smiles upon seeing this, then sat on a sofa to the side.

Qiao Sang pulled up a chair and sat in front of them.

“The interview is very simple; we’ll just ask a few questions,” Cecilia said.

This was naturally a lie. For any Top Universities, the interview is the most crucial stage, because some of the answers can reveal whether the person is merely putting on a show, if there are discrepancies with the information on their profile, and provide a comprehensive understanding of the applicant’s personal background and character.

However, for applicants like Qiao Sang, who are not relying on academic achievements, the interview only needs to cover some basic questions.

“Could you please introduce yourself first?” Cecilia asked.

‘Uh, this question feels like a real interview…’ Qiao Sang spoke without hesitation: “My name is Qiao Sang, 16 years old, attending Saint Water Middle School. In the first semester of my freshman year of high school, I won the championship in the senior high section of the National Campus Pet Beast League and came to Sainan High School in Super Dormant Star as an Interstellar Exchange Student.”

“My brain region awakened spontaneously and is currently developed to 39%. I have four Pets: Liao Xing Hound, Ghost Ring Spirit, Ice Kexilu, and Steel Guardian Falcon.”

Summer nodded slightly and asked, “Do you have any plans?”

“After the college entrance examination, I will work hard to evolve Liao Xing Hound,” Qiao Sang said.

“Ya!”

Ya Bao puffed out his chest, barked once, indicating that yes, he was the one who would evolve.

The room was silent for three seconds.

“That’s it?” Summer asked in surprise.

Qiao Sang nodded, “That’s it.”

“Then do you have any dreams?” Summer was silent for a moment, then asked.

Qiao Sang said without thinking, “I want to participate in the Interstellar Cup.”

Many applicants and students have this dream during interviews, so Cecilia and Summer were not surprised.

“Are you interested in research-related work?” Cecilia asked.

Qiao Sang thought for a moment and said, “Yes, but I won’t spend a lot of time on it.”

…

While Qiao Sang was being interviewed, the principal of Sainan High School was on a video call in his office, frowning, “Qiao Sang’s application didn’t pass?”

The blond man with glasses on the other end of the video said indifferently, “There was a disagreement. Our investigation revealed Qiao Sang’s scores in various subjects, and a small portion of people believe that even with high Pet Tamer talent, cultural scores should reach the average. They suggest that Qiao Sang study for another year in high school and then be interviewed next year, with the recommendation letter being kept for now.”

The principal snorted, saying, “Next year? Do you know that people from the Imperial Beast Academy came to interview Qiao Sang today?”

The blond man was stunned for a moment, an astonished expression on his face: “How could that be? Qiao Sang’s cultural scores…”

The principal interrupted, “It’s precisely because some of you academic types are too rigid, that’s why you are third, and others are second!”

Actually, this somewhat wronged Yu Liandun University.

The content of the recommendation letters sent to Yu Liandun University and the Imperial Beast Academy was not entirely the same.

The recommendation letter for the Imperial Beast Academy included an additional detail: Qiao Sang’s participation in the research and successful evolution of Fire Fang Dog into Yan Ling Dog.

The blond man pondered for a moment and said, “There might have been some issue. I will report this matter.”

With that, the video call ended.

…

Homeroom teacher’s office.

Cecilia said, “Last question, have you applied to any other Top Universities besides ours?”

Qiao Sang gave her a strange look: “I didn’t apply to your school.”

Cecilia: “…”

“Do you not like our school?” Summer asked from the side.

‘No, I just never thought I could get into any Imperial Beast Academy…’ Qiao Sang shook her head, “No.”

Summer smiled upon hearing this: “You are from Blue Star, you should know that there is no better Top Universities on Blue Star than our Imperial Beast Academy.”

‘Of course I know, otherwise I wouldn’t have never considered this school…’ Qiao Sang silently complained in her heart, nodding on the surface, “I know.”

“Then, besides our school, have you applied to any other Top Universities?” Cecilia asked again.

“Yes, Zhongkong University.” Qiao Sang paused, then continued, “And Yu Liandun University.”