Number one scholar in imperial examinations?

The next day, in the morning.

Lu Ran sat meditating in front of the shrine when he suddenly heard the sound of a key entering the door lock.

"Uh?" Lu Ran was a bit surprised and immediately stood up.

He had just reached the door when he saw Jiang Ruyi opening the front door.

"Meow~" The little calico cat ran up to greet her as if it had seen a family member.

"How are you?" Jiang Ruyi bent down and smiled at the little creature.

"Meow~" The little calico cat cried softly, rubbing against the girl's trouser leg as if seeking affection.

Lu Ran was dumbfounded!

All the time he'd had the little calico cat, when had it ever rubbed against his trouser leg?

Jiang Ruyi was amused and laughed, bending down to pick up the calico cat with one hand while reaching out towards the shoe rack.

But then she stopped mid-motion.

Then, Jiang Ruyi straightened up, still playing with the calico cat but throwing a fleeting glance at Lu Ran in the distance.

Lu Ran: "..."