"Maybe being the worst makes one stand out the most."
"…"
Gu Zi's lips were smeared with oil; he could not help but say, "Then show him your real potential and shut him up for good."
Lu Ning's head hurt simply at the mention of this.
"Forget it, it's more comfortable for me to be a lousy student. I've been harassed for performing too well before."
"Harassed? You didn't mention this before."
Lu Ning shook her head, unwilling to divulge more. "It's nothing. I'll tell you when I have time."
Gu Chen and Gu Zi did not inquire further.
"Are you in some kind of trouble?"
Hearing this, Lu Ning raised a confused look. "What?"
"Are you having financial difficulties only working part-time? Why don't you come work at the infirmary? We'll give you a salary."