The Celestia Academy

Four years had passed -

The warm afternoon sun streamed through the windows as Lu Yingyu sat cross-legged on her bed, completely engrossed in a storybook. Beside her, Lu Yuqing stretched lazily, rolling her shoulders with a satisfied sigh. Their peaceful moment was interrupted by a soft knock, and soon the door creaked open. Jun Lianhua stepped inside, her face glowing with warmth and affection.

"Are you two ready for the academy?" she asked, her voice gentle yet playful.

Both girls cheered up immediately, their eyes lighting up with excitement. They exchanged a quick glance before dashing toward their mother, wrapping their small arms around her in a tight embrace. Jun Lianhua chuckled, bending down to plant a loving kiss on each of their cheeks.

"So, who wants me to go with them today?" she asked curiously.

Lu Yingyu and Lu Yuqing exchanged another look before Lu Yingyu answered with a confident grin. "Mommy, we already talked about this. I want you to come with me, and Dad will go with Sister."

Jun Lianhua raised an eyebrow in amusement. She and Lu Haoran had anticipated a little rivalry over who would accompany whom, yet here the sisters were, having made their decision with complete harmony. Her heart swelled with pride, but she couldn't help but be a little curious.

"Oh? That hurts a little," she teased, placing a hand over her heart. "Qingqing, why don't you want Mommy to come with you?"

Lu Yuqing, who had been fixing the hem of her dress, looked up with a small, knowing smile. "It's not that I don't want you to come. I just think it makes more sense this way."

Jun Lianhua tilted her head. "And why is that?"

"Well," Lu Yuqing explained thoughtfully, "you're gentle and kind, just like Xiao Yu. You two match perfectly. But Dad—he's serious and kinda scary-looking. He can make all the bad guys go away with just one look. So, I want him with me."

Just outside the door, Lu Haoran had been listening, a smirk playing on his lips. He crossed his arms and muttered under his breath, "Am I really that scary-looking?"

Stepping into the room, he looked at his daughter, who met his gaze with a mischievous glint.

"What can I say, Dad? My genes match your personality more. We make the perfect team, and Mommy and Xiao Yu make the other."

Jun Lianhua and Lu Haoran exchanged amused glances before bursting into laughter. Their daughters were growing up so fast, and they couldn't be prouder of the bond they shared.

Lu Haoran's voice carried a serious tone as he spoke. "Well, Daddy took special leave from the army. After your admissions are done, I'll have to go back and may not return for a year. So, while you're in school, be polite to those who are kind to you and avoid unnecessary quarrels or fights. If anything happens, report it to your teacher. Study hard—this opportunity is rare, and not everyone gets it. Today's test will determine if both of you can enter the academy, so do your best."

With everything prepared, the family headed to the airport to board a private plane. As they settled into their seats, Lu Yingyu, sitting beside her sister, turned to her with curiosity. "Sister, is the academy really that amazing? Grandfather said we have to get in no matter what. Why is that? I want to accompany Xiao Hei to his school instead."

An air hostess arrived, checking the children's seat belts before walking away. Once she was gone,

Lu Yuqing finally spoke, her voice filled with knowledge and pride.

"The Celestia Academy is on a private island," she began. "It has the most brilliant teachers from all over the world. Here, we can learn whatever we want without restrictions. The tuition fees cover everything, and students even get opportunities to meet famous celebrities, scientists, and business leaders."

She paused before continuing. "The academy offers studies from preschool to senior year. For the first ten years, we are trained in a variety of subjects, not just the boring ones like in Xiao Hei's school. It builds a strong foundation, but unlike traditional schools, we can also study advanced topics early on."

Lu Yingyu listened intently as her sister explained further. "The entrance test today will determine if we qualify, and if we pass, they'll conduct another test to assess our natural strengths. For example, if someone isn't naturally compatible with music but forces themselves to learn it, they might remain mediocre for life. But if we focus on what our brains are naturally good at, we have the potential to become geniuses in that field."

She leaned back slightly, a small smile forming. "That's why our academy is called Celestia—it represents limitless possibilities. Over the past ten years, it has produced many outstanding students. The final three years focus on preparing for college entrance exams, just like regular schools. Once we pass, we can get into any top university."

Lu Yingyu's eyes widened as she absorbed the information. "So, it's not just an ordinary school?" she murmured.

Lu Yuqing shook her head. "No, it's far more than that. It's a boarding school, meaning we'll live there with other students. We'll only get one month a year to visit home or go on vacation. For the remaining eleven months, we'll be training, studying, and improving ourselves."

"To be honest, I don't even know where Grandpa got his connections to let us take the test," she admitted. "But Yingyu, if one of us doesn't pass and the other stays in the school, we'll have to take care of ourselves since we won't see each other often."

Lu Yingyu spoke in a hurried manner, "Sister, I know you'll surely get into the school - you're more than capable! And I'll make sure I pass too, so we can study together."

Lu Yuqing smiled, pinching Yingyu' s nose playfully. "We shouldn't let anyone at the school know we're sisters. Even our surnames aren't allowed to be mentioned - it's strictly forbidden."