The exam papers were graded, and the scores were out, but the coaches unanimously decided not to announce them to avoid affecting the students' physical and skills tests tomorrow.
Walking into the dining hall, they saw students from each class holding their trays, serving themselves food, and sitting down to eat lunch, chatting and laughing.
The food was particularly good, with a standard set of three dishes and a soup: braised pork, stir-fried celery with meat, broccoli, and a serving of tomato soup.
The lady serving food had a steady hand, dishing out generous portions for everyone.
Caroline Edwin and the others filled their plates and found an empty spot to sit down.
"..."
The students sitting around them seemed very tense, not daring to speak a single word more than necessary, quietly eating the food on their plates like chickens.
Noticing their discomfort, Caroline, with a teasing tone, said, "It seems our presence is quite intimidating."
