The system makes me so beautiful that I don't care about anyone else's life or death.

An Yecheng raised his eyebrows slightly. There weren't many people who could earn Zhong Jue's praise. His robust physique indicated that his appearance wasn't particularly outstanding, but he must have other exceptional qualities.

Zhong Jue is very picky; looks, talent, personality, and background are all indispensable.

But An Yecheng wasn't an agent, so he wasn't very interested in this kind of talent selection.

So he replied: No need.

I had just finished replying to the message when my assistant's phone rang.

"Mr. An, you instructed me to make sure the notice is delivered to Su Ran herself. I just arrived at her house, and her grandmother is all alone there. She has fainted!"

In the dark room, Su Ran dialed her grandmother's number again and again.

Ten times, twenty times... no one answered.

Her hands trembled uncontrollably.

Su Ran had never been so afraid of losing.

Whether facing bullying from others or betrayal from friends, she always chooses to back down and minimize her presence.

She lacked the confidence to compete with others.

Because if she musters the courage to confront someone, she will suffer harm that is even worse than being bullied.

Even if she never did anything wrong, she lost far more than she gained.

Su Ran booked a high-speed rail ticket.

This was her second time taking the high-speed rail.

The first time was when I was five years old and was sent to the countryside.

The second time is today, when I turn eighteen.

Both times, it was the fear of being abandoned.

The high-speed rail is much faster than the old-fashioned green train; in just four hours, she arrived at her familiar little village.

The little ball of light comforted her throughout the journey.

[Host, don't worry, Grandma will be alright.]

[Host, look! Your popularity has increased so much, it's already at 100! You'll definitely be able to buy the Marrow Cleansing Pill. Grandma's health will be even better after taking it!]

Upon hearing about the Marrow Cleansing Pill, Su Ran's eyes lit up.

"System, Grandma's location." She tried to calm her hurried tone.

[The town's Second People's Hospital.]

After receiving the news, Su Ran left the station and boarded a bus heading to town.

When she finally found the ward, breathless, Su Ran noticed two unfamiliar people inside.

Grandma lay peacefully on the hospital bed with an oxygen tube inserted. Next to her, a well-dressed man in a suit with a buzz cut was bending over, seemingly reporting something to someone sitting in a chair.

Su Ran's loud opening of the door naturally attracted the attention of the two of them.

The person sitting in the chair turned his head. He had strong and handsome features, and his brows exuded an extraordinary aura. Just sitting there, he made people feel like a high and mighty king, inspiring awe and fear.

Su Ran lowered her head, feeling that the barriers of the world had never been so heavy.

At a glance, An Yecheng recognized her as the girl from the train station—even though she had lost her long hair.

She remained the same as before, with her head down and shoulders hunched, refusing to show any skin on her face, radiating an aura of inferiority.

He found it hard to imagine such a timid girl embarrassing herself at a graduation banquet; she must have gone through some kind of unforgettable experience.

Su Ran didn't recognize An Yecheng, because she didn't dare to look up at him when they bumped into each other.

She tried to ignore the two very noticeable people and rushed to her grandmother's bedside, calling out to her grandmother in a trembling voice.

Zhou Ming straightened up, frowned, and said, "This old lady hasn't taken any medication for years, and now she's having a stroke and is at risk of paralysis due to high blood pressure. But thankfully, her condition has stabilized, so Miss Shi, you don't need to worry too much."

But you need to be mentally prepared. The elderly woman not only has high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, but she also has a heart condition and needs to control her diet and have regular checkups year-round, as well as take her medication on time every day.

Upon hearing this reply, Su Ran felt a mix of emotions, with feelings of self-blame, guilt, and self-loathing bombarding her.

Tears streamed down her face as she managed to say, her voice choked with emotion, "Thank you."

She kept whispering "I'm sorry" to her grandmother.

She shouldn't have just left her, an elderly woman, at home.

An Yecheng glanced at Zhou Ming, who immediately understood and handed her a tissue.

"Excuse me... why are you here?" Su Ran wiped away her tears, feeling somewhat comforted but also puzzled.

"We went to your house and found the old lady had fainted."

As soon as Zhou Ming finished speaking, Su Ran felt another sharp gaze fixed on her.

This man looks familiar; I think I've seen him in a classmate's magazine.

"Is your mother named Su Qinya?"

Su Ran hadn't heard a stranger call her mother's name in a long time. The horrific scenes from her childhood were a deep, indelible shadow in her heart, and she couldn't help but be wary. But after all, the other person was the one who had saved her grandmother.

"Yes," she answered honestly.

The aloof man before me had no expression; he simply lowered his eyelids to conceal the deep light in his eyes.

With graceful movements, she raised her hand and handed Su Ran something that looked like a letter.

"Take it. If Su Qinya is really your biological mother, then this will be the last thing she can do for you."

Su Ran was stunned. She opened the envelope.

The sharp, gold-edged lettering immediately catches the eye – Qingcheng Conservatory of Music.

Su Ran knew about this school.

Once upon a time, someone was excitedly whispering in her ear.

"Ranran, do you know that Qingcheng Conservatory of Music is one of the top music academies in China? It has primary school, junior high school, senior high school, and university levels!"

My favorite male idol, Gu Cai, has been there since elementary school. He's so talented that he released an album before even graduating!

"It's not just Gu Cai, do you know Wen Mu? He's an incredibly gentle and handsome violinist, he also came from this academy, and he's good friends with my idol."

"It's practically a gathering place for all the wealthy and noble families. Even if you're not from a wealthy or noble family, everyone who goes in is a chosen one."

She declared to Su Ran with unwavering determination, "I am determined to get into Qingcheng Conservatory of Music and get one step closer to my dream man!"

At that time, she just felt that the other person's description was too exaggerated.

And even if it were true, it would have nothing to do with her.

Su Ran just wanted to get into a university in her province and earn money to have her own reconstructive surgery after graduation.

If that incident hadn't happened, with her grades, she would have already received an admission notice from her province.

Seeing that Su Ran remained silent while staring at the admission notice, An Yecheng calmly added:

"I heard you ranked third in the province in the college entrance examination."

Su Ran looked up in surprise, but lowered her head again the instant she met the man's sharp gaze.

She hadn't expected that this man could even find out this.

Su Ran said in a low voice, "But I have never studied any musical instruments and have no musical background whatsoever."

"If I just took a shortcut to get in, the students probably won't believe me."

She smiled wryly and said, "To be honest, I just want to live a low-key life. Your school is very good, but it's not right for me."

"Sir, may I ask about your relationship with my mother? I'd like to know why she did this."

In the ward, the girl's voice was soft, bittersweet, and full of expectation, like a warm breeze blowing gently in the sweltering midsummer, each word like a musical note touching the listener's ears.

As the man listened, he felt a sense of relaxation wash over him. Su Ran's words had taken him somewhat by surprise.

Hearing how the girl addressed the Shi family members with such sorrow at the Shi family's college admission banquet, he assumed she would want to use the admission letter to go to the Shi family and get a chance to be recognized as a relative.

"To be honest, Qingcheng Conservatory of Music was founded by my ancestors." Under Su Suran's surprised gaze, An Yecheng tapped the table. "Your voice is a natural instrument."

As for Ms. Su, there are too many things involved; perhaps you'll understand when you go to Qingcheng.

He then added, "This should be your only chance to go to school, I hope you don't miss it."

These words pierced Su Ran's heart like a stabilizing force.

By the time Su Ran came to her senses, the two had already left.

An Yecheng was here because of what his assistant said.

"This old lady is Ms. Su Qinya's biological mother. The old lady has only one granddaughter named Su Ran."

Therefore, the identity of that person named Shi Youyou is self-evident.

He dislikes being deceived or taken advantage of by others.