C14 Opening the Bag, Reviewing the Test Paper.

That afternoon, Zhou Xianming indeed collaborated with Dean Xie Kang. Following the English exam, Zhou swiftly entered Lee Yun's classroom to grade the papers on the spot.

A crowd of students gathered around, eager to witness the outcome.

"Do you think Lee Yun could actually score perfectly?"

"You're joking, right? No way!"

"But I heard Lee Yun finished his English test quickly and completed everything!"

"Yeah, he finished, but he copied from other essays in the test booklet. That's a typical move for underachievers!"

"Really? They do that?"

"Surprised? They'll resort to anything!"

"Quiet down, here comes Campus Belle Fang, and Lee Feng too. Is she going to defend her brother?"

The buzz of conversation continued, yet nearly everyone doubted Lee Yun. The idea of a struggling student scoring full marks seemed utterly implausible.

"Lee Yun!"

Dressed charmingly, Fang Xue stood poised before Lee Yun, her gaze filled with concern. "Can you truly achieve full marks?"

"I never claimed I'd get full marks," Lee Yun replied with a grin.

"What do you mean?"

"I only said I'd ace the Combined Science and English exams!"

Fang Xue pursed her lips, "But that's unlikely for Combined Science. The school's first mock exam is notoriously tough to encourage us to study harder. I'm guessing I only got 140. How about you, Lee Feng?"

Lee Feng and Fang Xue were classmates with little interaction, yet Fang Xue was open to friendship—after all, they might become relatives someday.

"I'm around 145, I think."

Lee Feng wore a puzzled look. When had her brother grown so close to the campus belle?

Jealousy tinged Lee Feng's thoughts.

Dean Xie Kang cleared his throat, addressing the onlookers with gravity, "The school is firmly against any form of betting, but since Lee Yun and Zhou Xianming are motivated by their studies, I've decided to make an exception. I've brought your papers here to mark them in front of you, to ignite your passion for learning and to settle this challenge conclusively."

He gave Lee Yun a knowing smile. "Remember, no matter whose son you are, you mustn't harbor any resentment. Dedicate yourself to your studies and aim for excellence in the college entrance exams. Understood?"

Lee Yun got the message. Xie Kang had already written him off as the loser before even starting the grading.

Clearly, Xie Kang underestimated him.

With that in mind, Lee Yun offered a cool smile. "It's too early to call the winner. Zhou Xianming, you might want to get your money ready. Though a hundred thousand is steep—just toss me a few bucks. I have no interest in claiming your son!"

Lee Feng and Fang Xue giggled, leaving their classmates in awe. The two beauties side by side were a sight to behold.

Zhou Xianming's face flushed with anger, especially since Lee Feng and Fang Xue had sided with Lee Yun!

Lee Feng was Lee Yun's sister, but Fang Xue was the woman he admired!

Dean Xie Kang spoke with a detached tone, "Whether it's a full score or not, our teachers can tell at a glance. Let's open the bags and start grading these papers!"