Gu Qili and Hu Jiaojiao both received a call from the school at the same time; Qili had passed her Level 8 exam with the highest score across Australian University.
"Qili, with this certificate, you can continue to pursue your dream. You're so outstanding, I believe you will surely achieve great academic success." Teacher Shang conveyed the good news to her immediately. There had been so many incidents before the exam that she had been concerned it would affect Qili's performance. Yet Qili managed to get the highest score in the entire city, which made Teacher Shang feel relieved and believed that the heavens were still fair to her.
"Teacher Shang, did Hu Jiaojiao pass too?"
"Yes, another teacher is notifying her. You two are good friends, and you both did so well, it's quite rare." Teacher Shang, unaware of their complicated relationship, spoke with genuine joy.
Gu Qili stayed silent, seemingly lost in thought.
