The Sickly Villain Only Wants to Survive

13

Zhu Tong never expected that his exam would face a Waterloo on the very first multiple-choice question.

He held the exam paper in one hand and a pen in the other, the pen tip touching the upper left corner of the draft paper, leaving a deep ink blot.

"......"

I can't do it.

No worries, let's move on to the next question.

Rule number one of examinations: To avoid wasting time, set aside questions you have no clue about and tackle the ones you can solve first.

Zhu Tong adhered to this rule and continued with the questions.

The classroom during exams was always quieter than usual, with the sound of papers turning and the scratch of pen tips across the pages creating a rhythmic backdrop.

Shao Ming spent over half an hour completing the entire exam paper and was now idly spinning his pen.

Since it was merely a mock exam, the setup was not particularly formal; seating was not arranged by grades but rather a bit of distance was maintained between desk partners.

Shao Ming glanced slightly to the side and saw his "former desk mate" deep in thought, his attractive brows lightly furrowed.

The draft paper beside him was filled with dense calculations, while the answer sheet remained sparse and scattered.

It seemed he was struggling with a major problem, his train of thought evidently blocked.

When others were troubled, they might scratch their heads, chew on the pen tip, or fidget to ease their inner turmoil.

But Zhu Tong was somewhat different.

He bit his lip.

His teeth gently pressed against his lower lip, as if a question had been answered with great grievance.

Shao Ming observed from the side, slowly curling his lips into a smile.

After a math exam, it was rare for Shao Ming not to fall asleep before finishing; instead, he stared as the candidate next to him was being mentally battered by math.

When the exam ended, while everyone was busy comparing answers, Zhu Tong was lost in thought, holding his draft book.

Rule number two of examinations: After completing the questions, never compare answers with anyone, especially with those who are below the level of a top student.

Because it can affect your mood.

In the noisy classroom after the exam, the calm study god and the transfer student formed a striking contrast.

Many students watched their composed demeanor and began to discuss.

"Zhu Tong really is a top student, isn't he? So calm after the exam?"

"This is how a top student should be, steady as a mountain!"

"I have to say, the study god and Zhu Tong are both really handsome; they're so eye-catching."

"Tsk tsk, even sitting in silence together looks so perfect."

"......"

Zhu Tong couldn't hear the discussions around him.

He comforted himself internally: No worries, lost points in math; there are other subjects.

If math hadn't dampened his spirits, the afternoon's comprehensive science exam taught him a lesson about life.

Sometimes, you really shouldn't be too confident.

After the exam, he walked straight out of the classroom.