The English teacher was giving pre-competition coaching to the students. Xu Keke saw Lu Na in the teacher's office.

Not only Lu Na, but also Xiao Han and Jiang Xiaofei were there. There was also a male student from the senior year named Fang Zhou.

Suddenly, the number of spots increased from two to six. Xu Keke looked at Cheng Yi in confusion. "So casual? Didn't they say they'd been holding this for several years?"

"If you have any questions about this competition, feel free to ask me now."

The English teacher looked up from her book at them. She had nothing to worry about in this competition. The two students sent by the second-year high school students were already quite capable.

Now, in addition, there are the two students with the best English scores in their senior year.

Jiang Xiaofei won first place for the second consecutive year. In previous years, she would have been a little nervous, but this year she didn't even feel nervous.

"Teacher, do you have some past competition questions here? Can I take them home and take a look?"

Luna eagerly raised her hand, speaking before everyone else. This was something her mother had instructed her to do. She needed to make sure the teacher saw how seriously she took the competition.

The English teacher awkwardly touched the English novel in front of her. Could she really admit she hadn't prepared?

"Here's the thing, the competition mainly tests oral skills, and each school has one team, with everyone competing to answer. With them around, just remember to keep quiet during the competition."

Luna's pride reached its peak, and although no one was watching her, her entire face turned bright red.

If she hadn't still had a shred of reason, and remembered what her mother had said—that no matter how embarrassing something is, you shouldn't run away, and that if you just endure it, it will pass—then she would have a much worse experience coming back.

If she hadn't remembered these things, she would have gotten up and run away long ago.

Xu Keke raised her hand. "Teacher, it used to be two people participating, but now there are six. What happens to the prize money? Will it be split equally among the six people?"

Xiao Han subconsciously turned to look at Cheng Yi. Cheng Yi pursed his lips, trying his best to appear calm.

Jiang Xiaofei looked shocked. Fang Zhou burst out laughing.

The English teacher stared at Xu Keke in disbelief for a long time before finally saying, "The prize money isn't split equally; everyone gets some. However, we participate in the competition mainly to bring honor to the school and to improve and understand ourselves. It's not for... the prize money and the final award."

"Okay, teacher! I have no more questions. Don't worry, I promise I won't make any noise during the competition, you can rest assured."

"What do you mean 'I'm at ease'? It's because you were told to stay silent. Senior year is just an auxiliary role; they can only give you hints for difficult questions. For other questions, you need to answer them with Cheng Yi."

The English teacher was so angry that she tightened her grip on the book. This was just a girl; if it were Xiao Han, she would have already hit her with the book.

Xiao Han, who had been glanced at by the teacher, was somewhat confused. It seemed to be asking whether he should speak up or remain silent.

Sitting next to him, Lu Na, whose complexion had improved slightly after Xu Keke's question, had turned deathly pale, her face no longer red.

Jiang Xiaofei looked at Xu Keke curiously. She saw that even after being scolded so angrily by the teacher, Xu Keke remained calm and unperturbed.

She couldn't help but bite her lower lip. So this is the kind of girl Cheng Yi likes.