Meng Li was moved. She took Gu Yue's hand; it was still as cold and soft as before.
"Don't."
"We're too weak right now. When we become stronger someday, we'll get revenge."
She knew this was wrong, but she simply couldn't control herself.
Gu Yue pressed her lips together. Faced with an enemy, there was nothing she could do but watch them walk free. She had experienced this feeling more than enough...
Elder Cai watched with a cold sneer.
"I understand." After a long while, Gu Yue's voice was calm, but the anger in her eyes flared from time to time—some of it directed at Elder Cai, and some at Tang Wulin.
"Fine. You received zero points for the fourth test. At the same time, I must tell you that you'll also receive zero points for the fifth test, the assessment of your second profession."
Elder Cai remained calm and composed, still wearing that smile.
This time, Gu Yue said nothing. Instead, she took a deep breath. She would remember this grudge!
"Elder Cai, isn't this a little excessive?" Shen Yi couldn't stand watching any longer.
"Hmph, don't speak." Elder Cai shot her a glare.
"Take them to the next test."
"The sixth test is eating steamed buns.
"Eating fifteen steamed buns in one go counts as passing. For every additional five buns, you gain one point. Mm, substitutes are allowed."
"This one's up to you." Meng Li patted Tang Wulin's shoulder.
Tang Wulin nodded. Looking at the mountain of steamed buns, he did not hesitate. He picked them up and stuffed them into his mouth.
His stomach seemed bottomless as one steamed bun after another disappeared into his mouth.
Everyone else also went for full marks.
Even after everyone else had gotten full marks, Tang Wulin still did not