You look terrible.
Xiang Yu was a little surprised. He knew he would be seen, but he hadn't expected the Lieutenant to pay such close attention to him. The cadets stifled their laughter, while Fang Aungier sneered. Han Xin remained impassive, his expression unreadable.
"Why are you all laughing?" Lieutenant Sian demanded. "His highness improved his rank from twenty-three, right near the bottom, to number four, yet you have the audacity to laugh. Have you no shame?"
The entire class fell silent, some casting envious glances in Xiang Yu's direction. Lian was ranked number eight, and Mei at number twelve, mainly because she hadn't killed the little cute fluff ball and had been bitten several times by it.
As soon as they were dismissed from training, Xiang Yu couldn't bear it anymore. "I will be right back," he said to Lian and Mei, walking away before they could respond. They were about to follow when Lieutenant Joel stopped them.