When Gu Zi spoke these words, she was acutely aware that given the normal academic standards of the elementary school, no matter how much the two brothers studied now, they would not be able to match the level of their peers who had been attending the school from the start.
However, Gu Zi still felt compelled to say this. She believed that by setting high expectations, the boys would strive to meet them. Sometimes, the drive that came from ignorance could be a powerful motivator. For now, all they needed to do was focus on their studies.
Even if they failed to meet these expectations, it wouldn't matter. It would serve as a valuable lesson in failure and help them understand the gap between them and their peers. Then, she could encourage them to slowly catch up.