After she finished speaking, Gu Zhi hurriedly snatched the test paper from the teacher's hand and studied it carefully.

His brows were furrowed and his complexion was not good.

Su Yan glanced at the sky outside every now and then, licked her lips, and stood up.

"Teacher, I've finished the questions. Can I leave now?"

The little flower stayed inside the earring and made a sound.

"Host, the male lead said he's coming to pick you up, so you won't get wet."

Su Yan's hair fell down, and her fair face was framed by her bright, sparkling eyes, making her look so beautiful.

Upon hearing her speak, the chemistry teacher coughed and forgot all about the questions.

Let's turn our attention back.

"There's one more thing I need to discuss with you."

As he spoke, a hint of hesitation appeared on the usually serious teacher's face.

"The chemistry competition starts in ten days. Only three of you four can participate."

As he said this, Gu Zhi's hand tightened.

Immediately afterwards, I heard the chemistry teacher say...

"Based on your usual performance, I've decided to let Su Yan and Zhao Sen participate. That way... there will be one spot left."

The chemistry teacher paused as he spoke, his gaze sweeping over Gu Zhi and Yuan Xinlin.

"The two of you..."

He hesitated as he spoke, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Gu Zhi gripped the exam paper tightly in one hand, her voice soft.

"Teacher, please tell us. We can accept whatever the outcome is, as long as you are fair."

She added a final sentence that displeased the chemistry teacher.

So much so that the chemistry teacher remained silent for a long time before turning to look at Su Yan and Zhao Sen.

"You've spent a lot of time together and have a pretty good understanding of each other's skill levels. Which one do you two think is stronger?"

Zhao Sen's gaze shifted, from Yuan Xinlin to Gu Zhi.

Open your mouth

"Gu Zhi is stronger."

Hearing this, Gu Zhi felt relieved, knowing that she was almost certain to be selected.

Yuan Xinlin, who was standing next to him, remained silent, but there was a hint of resentment in her eyes.

The chemistry teacher's gaze shifted to Su Yan, who was still standing there, trying to leave.

I don't know why, but Su Yan, who is usually well-behaved and the most composed, seems to want to leave early today.

Is it because it's raining outside and you're afraid of getting wet?

What does Su Yan think?

Su Yan turned her attention back from the gloomy sky outside.

His gaze swept over Gu Zhi and Yuan Xinlin.

soft voice

"I choose Yuan Xinlin."

Yuan Xinlin suddenly raised his head, his eyes lighting up. He looked at Su Yan, his eyes filled with more complex emotions.

Gu Zhi had only been sitting down for a short while when she suddenly stood up again.

He met Su Yan's gaze, his voice gentle, but one could hear the anxiety and dissatisfaction in her tone.

“My abilities are evident to all. You can’t choose him just because you have a good relationship with Yuan Xinlin.”

Su Yan turned to the chemistry teacher, who was still hesitating and looked like he would be staying there for another ten minutes or so.

Her voice was soft.

"Teacher, you really want me to participate in the competition, don't you?"

The chemistry teacher looked up.

"certainly."

"Then, teacher, I can tell you for sure that if Yuan Xinlin doesn't participate in this competition, I won't participate either."

Gu Zhi finally couldn't hold back any longer, her face turning ashen with anger.

"Su Yan! You're bullying me too much!"

Su Yan licked her lips and ignored Gu Zhi.

As the chemistry teacher continued...

"Does the teacher want to think about this further?"

The chemistry teacher looked at Su Yan, then at Gu Zhi, and took out a list from the folder next to him.