Cheating

How was she going to explain her results to her family? How was she going to face her classmates who wanted their free meal?

***

The next morning, Shi Jin could not avoid coming to school.

The moment she reached the school gate, Ji Huan came over to warn her. "Principal Lu is looking for you. Tell me the truth. Did you not go to Beijing University because you were angry? If you're sure you don't want to go, I'll cover for you."

"I'm sure I'm not going. I'm not suitable for these two universities," Shi Jin said.

Ji Huan nodded. "Alright, I'll explain it to the others. Shi Jin, I didn't misjudge you."

Ji Huan gripped her shoulders and Shi Jin smiled. "Thank you, Teacher Ji."

When Shi Jin arrived at class, Wang Boyan and Ye Ke were winking at her and smiling. She put down her bag and the two of them reached out their hands and said, "Quick, quick, shake hands. We are going to become university alumni."

"At which one?" Shi Jin asked.