"His father, his father."
Mrs. Jia knew Gu Youtian's temper and was afraid he might seriously hurt Gu Ruinian.
"Ruinian didn't want to fail the exam either; he's feeling worse than anyone right now. As parents, we shouldn't blame him."
Gu Youtian said angrily, "Didn't he have a clear idea of how he performed? He came home and assured us that he did well, said he could become a scholar and even win the top spot. If he hadn't bragged about his success beforehand, would I have lost so much face? I've become the laughingstock of the entire Yan Guan Town, all thanks to your wonderful son. When I go out tomorrow, just watch how many people mock me, say I'm boasting, say I'm delusional."
"And now, has it backfired? What's more infuriating is how did Jingzhe manage to pass the exam? Without the comparison to Jingzhe, it wouldn't be so bad, but now with Jingzhe as a contrast, who knows what they're saying about us behind our backs."
