The Ah Li in the Legend of the Assassin was so uncomfortable, wasn't it?

In the Assassin Biography, Li referred to Jing Ke's classmate and good friend. In the novel, Jing Ke and Ah Li took the civil service examination of the State of Qin together, but Ah Li did not pass the examination. In the later part of the story, Ah Li was injured and passed away, leaving behind a very sad Jing Ke. If one were to ask if Ah Li felt uncomfortable in the novel, the answer would be yes. Li felt very depressed and disappointed after failing the exam. He thought he didn't have enough ability to complete his mission. Although Ah Li passed away later, his psychological feelings could still be seen as uncomfortable.