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Her circumstances were similar to Ye Shaohua's, especially after knowing both her parents had died, she took even greater care of her.
The two had not known each other for long, yet they became as close as sisters.
Now with the stakes of the bet being so high, losing would mean exile beyond the Z Alliance where she would be left to fend for herself—how could Shu Man not be anxious?
Ye Shaohua took out a tissue, lowered her gaze to wipe away her tears, removed her glasses from the bridge of her nose with one hand, and chuckled lightly, "Maybe I haven't been performing well enough before, which left you with such an impression. I'm eighteen this year, and out of so many outstanding talents around the world, have you ever wondered why Principal Ai Ge specifically chose me among all these people?"