Lin Miao is Cheating

With the uproar from that incident, any remaining students with even the slightest intention to cheat were effectively deterred.

Gu Zi, however, remained indifferent. As long as she could continue her exam, none of it mattered to her. True to form, she handed in her paper only after seeing a few others submit theirs—this time, even after Lin Miao.

The next day's math exam brought a new dynamic. Lin Miao had overheard whispers that, back in school, mathematics was Gu Zi's weakest subject. That little tidbit instantly lightened Lin Miao's mood; she even allowed herself a rare moment of relaxation. But in her buoyant state, she completely missed the occasional side glances of envy directed her way.

However, halfway through the test, Lin Miao's confidence evaporated. Her brows furrowed tightly, the tension so severe it could have caught a fly.