Five more minutes, and it would be her moment of glory.
Gu Pinting licked her dry lips, enduring the insignificant seating arrangement at this moment.
"Mom, keep an eye on the time. Once the result inquiry channel opens, check my results immediately."
"Of course, darling! Pour this glass of wine now, and soon you'll toast to your grandfather and sit next to him. Those two country bumpkins only know useless things. When it's time to compare results, they'll be utterly embarrassed in front of those big shots and will make room for you..."
"Mom, I'm nervous."
"Oh, what are you nervous about? It's not like it's your first time coming first in the exams."
"No, Mom, I'm afraid if I really come first nationwide, it might scare these VIPs..."
"Haha, truly my daughter—squeak!"
Sun Jiao covered her mouth in panic. Thankfully, she was at the third table, so no one noticed her occasional squeaky outbursts.
Second table.
The dishes were being served one by one.