Gu Yang had scarcely stepped beyond the school's threshold when she found herself encircled by a cluster of reporters eagerly awaiting outside the exam venue.
"Looks like we've got our first post-exam interviewee. Are you Gu Yang?" exclaimed one of them.
Originally tasked with interviews on the college entrance examination, the reporters were taken aback to discover Gu Yang among them.
Their initial surprise soon morphed into fervor as they thrust their microphones towards her, jostling for position amidst the growing crowd.
"Gu Yang, did you abandon the final test by leaving early?"
"Gu Yang, was your departure related to Madam Gu's car accident?"
"Your academic record has been stellar, but will this last exam impact your prospects? Are you considering a retake next year?"
As the barrage of inquiries assaulted her, Gu Yang's brow furrowed. Even her typically placid demeanor couldn't stave off the rising irritation.
