"Awesome!" The other party was ecstatic. "We finally found you! We're from Xinmenghua Network's news department, and we want to conduct a thorough interview with you. Your dual-subject scores are unprecedented. As long as you agree, we can negotiate a fee. Our editor-in-chief has already approved a hefty budget, hoping to secure the exclusive rights to your interview."

The three gorillas stared at Chen Gu, stunned. No way, did that silly goose really not bluff just now? Is it true?

That's not right. If he scored that well, his IQ has been officially certified. He's been removed from the silly goose ranks. Then only the three of us remain.

Chen Gu pondered for a moment. If you want to talk money with me, then we've got something to discuss.

"How much are you willing to pay?"

"Five hundred thousand Starshield, what do you think?"

I don't think much of it. It's a bit on the low side. But every little bit helps. Why not take what's earned for free?

But as Chen Gu was about to agree, he was stopped by Xingxing. "Leave this to me."

He spoke for Chen Gu, "Alright, we'll think about it." Then he hung up the phone.

Zhao Ji and Ossosa were about to speak, but Xingxing cut in. "Exactly how many points did you score?"

"My total score for the academic subjects is 890, and a full score in physical skills," Chen Gu replied indifferently, relishing the incredulous looks on the three silly gooses' faces.

Zhao Ji slapped his forehead. "So the student with the full score in physical skills that everyone's talking about online is you?"

"That's me!" Chen Gu was somewhat exasperated. "The report had my full name: Chen Gu! When you guys saw this name, didn't you have the slightest thought that this person might be your outstanding and excellent friend?"

The three silly gooses shook their heads in unison, neatly and uniformly.

Chen Gu: "..."

Ossosa remarked with emotion, "Indeed, anything is possible. Even a silly goose has its day of turning smart."

Xingxing pushed Ossosa aside and said to Chen Gu, "Don't mind him. Let me tell you, the exclusive interview rights can't sell for less than three million!"

Chen Gu widened his eyes. "That much?"

Xingxing laughed. "Leave it to me. I happen to be free these days; I'll work as your agent for a bit."

He suddenly stared at Chen Gu for a while, then pulled Zhao Ji and Ossosa over with both hands. "Take a look, would you consider Chen Gu a handsome guy?"

Having spent so much time together, they had subconsciously overlooked each other's looks. Once Xingxing brought it up, the three of them seriously evaluated and, despite the lack of compliments, they all realized: yes, Chen Gu was quite good-looking.

Xingxing laughed again, slapped the table, and declared, "Settled, five million!"

「The next day」

Chen Gu's phone was nearly blown up with calls.

Xingxing accompanied him throughout. It was the first time Chen Gu realized how formidable his silly goose friend was in his field of expertise. In just one day, he managed to sell the exclusive interview rights to various major media outlets for the staggering price of six million seven hundred thousand Starshield!

Then Xingxing extorted a fine bottle of wine from him but still had to put him down. "This is all small business. Let me tell you, by my standards, a deal involving such petty cash isn't even worth my time. You know the celebrities under me; any one of their endorsements is worth hundreds of millions. The starting price for Man Suling is two hundred million..."

Chen Gu clicked his tongue. "That little she-wolf is so rich!"

He seriously began to consider whether he should give in to the little she-wolf and learn from Zhao Ji how to be financially supported by a woman. Money wasn't important; what mattered was that his stomach had been upset recently.

By evening, Chen Zili's phone call came. He demanded, "Is it you? Is it really you!"

Chen Gu smiled. "If you're asking about this year's college entrance exam top scorer, then yes, it's none other than your glorious and imposing grandpa."

SNAP! The brat hung up on him again.

On the other hand, Chen Zili was close to becoming depressed. That darned old man! No wonder he took the initiative to ask about my grades. I thought he genuinely cared about me. Turned out he just wanted to show off! Luckily, I didn't give him the chance last time. No wonder there was disdain in his voice when he heard my scores... as if he had any right to be disdainful. Ah, it's so frustrating.

The exclusive interview took up Chen Gu's entire day. Since he was well-compensated, he was very cooperative, revealing a lot about his personal life and inventing many "effective study methods."

But what followed left Chen Gu somewhat bewildered. By this time, major universities had already started enrolling students. With his scores, Chen Gu should have been among the first batch to be accepted by the Tiangong Military Division. His acceptance should have appeared online early on. However, Chen Gu had refreshed the page from morning till dusk and had not found his name on the admission list.

Could it be Aviloya? That's not likely. We've reached this point; she has no reason to do this now. Have I offended some important figure, someone powerful enough to heavily influence the esteemed Tiangong Military Division and prevent them from admitting a top scorer like me? That doesn't seem likely either...

Amidst these doubts and unease, Chen Gu was startled to discover that he had become famous. No matter the era, good looks always provide a certain advantage. Besides, the interviewers had paid a significant sum, so they naturally wanted the coverage to be perfect.

With a perfect score in the physical skills test, perfect looks, and an inspiring narrative, the new college entrance exam top scorer, Chen Gu, immediately garnered a large following.

As the three episodes of the exclusive reports aired one after another, Chen Gu's popularity soared. Riding the wave of topics related to the college entrance exam, he could almost match the fan base of certain celebrities.

Xingxing even came directly to him. "Why don't you debut as a celebrity while continuing your studies?" With just the two of them there, Xingxing spoke more freely. "Having a career as a professional isn't very stable. Man Suling and I have been relatively steady over the years, largely because we're well-known. Now you have that opportunity too."

He chuckled. "I happen to know that Aviloya is now the Director-General, and you've fallen into her hands. Becoming a celebrity could add another layer of protection for you."

Chen Gu scratched his head. In his past life, he had been an actor, so making a comeback was no trouble at all.

In his recent three interviews, his ability to draw in fans was also due to his excellent on-screen performance, befitting a top actor. It was graceful, witty, and humorous, and he showed a great sense of camera presence, always displaying his best side.

But for some reason, I suddenly can't muster much interest in it anymore. Chen Gu puzzled over it himself. Why is it that my dream from my past life doesn't evoke any desire in this one? This is arguably the closest I've come to 'making it' in either of my two lives. But my heart is as still as water.

"Let me think about it some more," Chen Gu said.

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