When the results were announced, some celebrated while others despaired.
Da Wang and Xiao Wang had both failed. Though they were mentally prepared for it, seeing Hei Hu, Jin Shan, and Chu Lingguang all on the list still left them feeling dejected.
Xiao Wu, standing to the side, was completely silent. At least his brother had made the list, but he himself had missed the cut. He was happy for his brother, but also felt stifled and miserable about his own failure.
"Yuan, focus on recovering. You'll pass next time, I promise. I'll do everything I can to help you."
