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Ho Lan looked upset. Her grades were better than Gu Yingchu's, so she felt justified in speaking up. "Ms. Sunn, having someone like that sit next to me is really unsettling. What if it affects my grades?"

This was indeed a significant concern. If Ho Lan's performance suffered, the blame would fall on her. Ms. Sunn considered this. "Try to keep a positive mindset."

"Ms. Sunn