A Bold Declaration of War!

"Without further ado, let me present to you the 'Cream of the Crops'!" Huo Meili excitedly announced. Again, the monitors showed random names and numbers until it stopped. Voices and cheering from the crowd were almost overwhelming. Three names and pictures with the golden, silver, and bronze crowns appeared on the screen followed by the names of other examinees.

1st place: Lu Xinyi (SY Holdings) Final Score: 4.90

2nd place: Ye Xieren (Li Corporation) Final Score: 4.86

3rd place: Tang Lilou (Griffin Entertainment) Final Score: 4.83

"This is insane! The first-timer took the crown!"

"The Shen family won this round!"

"The difference between the three is too close! Ye Xieren was beaten by Lu Xinyi by 0.4 points!"

"Fuck it! I should've known the Shen family will send someone so capable, I should've placed my bets on Lu Xinyi!"

"It's too late to regret, Brother." His companion patted his shoulder and laughed. "It was breakeven for me. I bet on both Shen and Li."