Tap, tap, tap...
The sound of Chen Ming grading papers echoed through the silent classroom. Leng Yaozhu, Leng Yulai, and Ya Li all stared unblinkingly at the person grading the exams at the front.
Wang Qiu'er, seated in the second row, was suffering terribly. If she failed, she would have to stay behind at the school and retake the course. She did not want to retake it.
The two little ones, Di Rui'er and Chen Rui'er, watched nervously as well. Time passed bit by bit. Chen Ming's expression had been fairly pleasant at first, but it soon darkened, growing increasingly grim.
Seeing that expression, all six of their hearts skipped a beat. Had someone done poorly? About five minutes later, Chen Ming finished grading the papers and began reading out the results.
"Number One, Leng Yaozhu."
"Here!"
The moment her name was called, she immediately stood up, looking exceptionally well-behaved. Chen Ming raised her exam paper and said:
"Ninety-eight points. Excellent. Not bad—keep up the good work."
"Okay, thank you, Teacher."
Upon hearing her score, she hurried forward to take her paper and left the classroom. Then Chen Ming's voice rang out again.
"Number Three, Ya Li."
"Here."
After hearing her name, she immediately stood, and her score was read out as well.
"Ninety-eight points. Excellent. Not bad."
"Thank you, Teacher."
Ya Li took her paper and left the exam room as well. When Leng Yulai heard the teacher skip over her, Number Two, an ominous feeling rose in her heart. The next second, her name was called.
"Number Two, Leng Yulai."
"Here!"
At once, she stood up. She was somewhat uneasy that her score might be poor and make her lose face, while scenes from her family flashed through her mind.
Her sister had drawn much attention because of