Fireballs

"Perhaps... I should help you take it off?" As she said, her hands inched to his neck.

"Get out!" Ji Xiehan suddenly snarled, startling her. 

She retreated a meter away, cowering in fright. 

But the fright only lasted a second. Qiao Luna had been working for Ji Xiehan for only a few weeks. But this while she had learned to read his mood and understand him.

If she wasn't prepared, she wouldn't have dared to make such a move on him. She dared to so, only because she was completely prepared.

Alas, she didn't even have a chance to execute her second move before the man flared up. "Why are you still here? Do you want me to call security?!" 

Qiao Luna maintained her composure and left the office as though she hadn't been chased out. 

She puffed out a sigh. 

Well, the mission failed. 

But she knew that no matter how enraged he was, he would never fire her... and she precisely knew why he wouldn't. 

If it wasn't for this reason, she would have been fired seconds ago. 

So, this was considered half 'mission accomplished,' right? 

Wait. It was at least 80% mission accomplished. 

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At the same time, in B City University 

The three hours of voting went by very fast. 

In the blink of an eye, there was only one hour left. 

"I'm so nervous." Cheng Yu said with sweaty palms." 

Li Lanni hugged her gently. "You are already so talented. Such a thing as nervousness shouldn't exist in your dictionary. You should believe in yourself." Of course, Li Lanni didn't believe in any of those great things they kept saying about Cedric of Hun He Art School. If he was really that great, he wouldn't have to fight with small fries like them for an opportunity to join Star Art International. 

Even if it was just a gimmick, he would find it below himself. 

Speak of the devil... Cedric's entourage just happened to overhear their conversation yet again. 

"Tsk." A girl sneered. "They really think they have a chance to win. How naive!" 

"Forget it. They're not worth our time." Cedric spoke for the first time. 

Surprisingly, his voice was deep and seductive, the kind that could make one's imagination run wild. 

Paired with his handsome face, it was no wonder so many girls stuck to him. 

Too bad, he was annoying and arrogant. What a waste of good looks! Li Lanni sighed.

The voting finally concluded. It was finally time to announce the winner. 

The Hall of Legends was filled with students. Even those who were not usually interested in art wanted to know who the winner would be. 

"Please be number 20. Please let the number 20 win!" A student frantically whispered. 

"What's so good about number 20? Number 46 is the real deal, okay?" 

The two of them broke into soft discussions. 

When a girl  behind them heard them arguing, she almost wanted to go beat up these ignorant students.

"All you amateurs know nothing. Have you taken a good look at the paintings? If you have even the slightest interest in such things, you would know that number 15 is the best. That roaring dragon is just too lifelike! At first glance, I almost thought it was moving!" 

 Both of them were shocked by the stranger's sudden outburst.  But, when the two students looked at the paintings again, they indeed felt that number 15 seemed too real. 

"Urgh... I voted for 20. Can I take it back?" She really regretted not voting this one. She wanted to vote for this one. But time waits for no one, and it was already time for the host to announce the results

"Students, it's time to announce the winner." The host said very excitedly.

The entire hall fell into a hush. It was so quiet that Chen Yu could almost hear her own heart beating loudly. 

"I would like to request Si Yulin to come on the stage and announce the winner of this contest. Welcome, Vice CEO Si Yulin!"

A buzz followed.

Si Yulin? The Vice CEO of Star Art International? 

The winner was so lucky! Not only would they receive such amazing awards, but the awards would also be presented by Si Yulin! 

An elegant woman made her way to the stage. She looked so young and stunning. 

She didn't waste their time: they were already anxious. 

"In third place, seventeen wonders by number 11." her sweet voice filled the hall.

 As she announced the third winner, the screen behind her displayed the votes. Seventeen wonders had won 300 votes. 

Instantly, everyone waited to see who 11 was. 

Of course, the students from other universities didn't hope for anything. 11 would definitely be from Hun He Art School, and so would the second and first. 

But in the next moment, they were shocked. The person who stood up was Ah Chen. 

"Ah, ah, ah! It's our Senior Ah Chen!" A student from B City University screamed in excitement. 

What followed was a wave of cheers. Li Lanni and Cheng Yu also stood up to congratulate him.