Lu Sheng paused upon hearing this. "I am also from the core family."
[You sure are.]
"Damn! Let's lose on purpose and be done with it quickly. I am feeling hungry."
[Again? You just ate an hour ago.]
"I don't know, but I'm feeling like it."
[Is this your anxiety-induced hunger?]
"Shut up!"
Reluctantly, Lu Sheng turned back towards the courtyard and saw every core family youngster glaring or snickering at him. He could easily guess their thoughts. They must be wondering what a "trash" like him could possibly do.
"I hope you all keep thinking that way. I don't want to be part of you clowns," he scoffed inwardly, though outwardly he let out a defiant snort. The others took this as a challenge, fueling their disdain and competitiveness.