The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 354 - 353: Taking the Initiative to Drop Out

Chapter 354: Chapter 353: Taking the Initiative to Drop Out

"First Military Academy Team 0158 has voluntarily disqualified itself; all members have failed the examination."

The mechanical announcement rang out, and everyone stopped in their tracks.

Instructors from various schools at the finish line and officers from the Fifth Legion all shook their heads in regret.

Qu Tong and her team weren’t far from the finish line, and other teams that had completed their task blinked in confusion around them.

What was so engrossing to watch, what happened?

That’s it, it’s over?

"Bastard! Do you realize what you’ve done?"

The moment of silence at the scene was suddenly broken by an explosive shout as Fei Wenxing rushed up to Kong Yang and landed a heavy punch on him.

Kong Yang’s face was punched to the side, his mouth immediately swelling and stained with a trace of blood.

"But we can’t just let the points be taken for nothing." Kong Yang didn’t dare to fight back, retorting weakly.

"Would you die if you persisted for a few more seconds? Didn’t you see that Brother Xu An had already disengaged from the fight and was about to come help you?" Fei Wenxing’s eyes were red, like an enraged lion.

What did failing the midterm examination represent?

Not only did it mean that the hard work of the past few days was all for naught.

It also meant that to successfully advance to the next grade, one would almost have to score near perfect on the final exam, or else repeat the year.

If it had been the old him, maybe he wouldn’t have cared, repeating a year was not a big deal.

But now it was different, he had worked so hard to improve, every point was earned through tough fights, enduring pain and injuries.

He had the strength to achieve good results, but was held back by a cowardly teammate assigned by random.

He and Cheng Yao had already pinned down the tough Ouyang Linna, and aside from Lan Weiying, the remaining people were no match for Xu An, who also had an unused Energy Liquid in his possession.

As long as Xu An obtained the Light Brain, he had a high chance of breaking through the encirclement and turning in the task first.

Cheng Yao was also very angry, approaching Kong Yang and landing a punch on his left cheek, making it symmetrical.

"We went to great lengths to protect you, and this is how you repay us?"

Kong Yang had taken two punches in quick succession and anger began to rise in his eyes: "It’s your fault you couldn’t catch me! You knew I wasn’t strong enough, if not for me, the Light Brain would have been snatched away already."

"So you think you’re justified now?"

Fei Wenxing was about to hit him again when he was stopped by Xu An and Qu Tong who came over.

"Watch the limit. Don’t cause a serious incident," Xu An warned.

Normal disputes were fine, but malicious assault was not. There were several miniature cameras around.

Qu Tong stepped forward, took her own Light Brain, and without attaching it to her wrist, she threw it into the Space Button.

Her normally amiable eyes were now as cold as ice: "What did Lan Weiying tell you?"

Kong Yang was somewhat evasive, unable to meet Qu Tong’s sharp gaze.

Hu Xiao walked over, standing protectively in front of Kong Yang: "This can’t all be blamed on him."

Qu Tong’s words reminded Fei Wenxing and Cheng Yao that Kong Yang, after obtaining the Light Brain and being surrounded, didn’t get hit at all.

There was a gap of more than ten seconds between being surrounded and the announcement.

Fei Wenxing pushed Hu Xiao aside and grabbed Kong Yang by the collar: "You damn traitor, did you join our team with bad intentions from the start?"

"Speak! Are you just scared or were you instructed by someone?" Cheng Yao also pressed down Hu Xiao, who tried to intervene, and glared fiercely at Kong Yang.

Kong Yang refused to speak, and Fei Wenxing was furious.

"Still want points? Don’t give him a single one."

"Why not? We’re a team, why shouldn’t I get points?" Kong Yang stood firm, finally showing his true colors.

"Brother Yang also put in effort, you can’t..."

Hu Xiao hadn’t finished speaking when Cheng Yao cut him off, "What, are you in league with him? Then you get nothing as well."

"Without us, where would you get so many points? When you joined us, it was agreed that everyone would listen to Sister Tong, and now your rash actions have harmed us all, what face do you have to demand points?" Cheng Yao looked at him with disdain.

Kong Yang’s face turned red with anger, and he glared hatefully at Fei Wenxing and Cheng Yao, "I don’t care, we must have our share!"

"Under normal circumstances, points should be divided equally, but they can also be freely distributed if teammates agree. Clearly, your teammates do not agree," a pleasant female voice said.

Qu Tong followed the sound and met Lan Weiying’s mockingly joyful gaze.

A bright light flashed in Kong Yang’s eyes, and Xu An saw this scene in its entirety.

Soon others gathered around as well.

"Given Qu Tong’s situation, is it possible to apply for special approval to enter the second round of the individual competition?" Han Song stood up for Qu Tong, asking President Wei who had come over with him.

President Wei frowned as well, clearly troubled by the situation.

"Examination rules are examination rules. Managing team relations and being a good team leader are also part of the test," Lan Xingrui, dressed in a deep green military uniform, stepped forward and spoke these fair and impartial words, but his eyes disdainfully glanced at Qu Tong and the others behind her.

Qu Tong disliked Lan Xingrui’s gaze and returned it coldly.

"The Lan Legion Commander announcing my team’s points isn’t within the rules either, is it?"

Lan Xingrui, caught off guard by Qu Tong, had a momentary look of malice in his eyes as an SS-rank oppressive aura poured out toward her.

But Qu Tong just stood there straight, neither dodging nor flinching.

Si Yuting had told her to avoid Lan Xingrui, but that was only if he wasn’t going too far.

Lan Xingrui, Lan Weiying, Lan Xingye.

From the moment she changed teammates, they targeted her time and again.

Even a clay figurine has a point at which it will retaliate.

"Heh~" Lan Xingrui suddenly laughed, arrogant and haughty, "Qu Tong student, you are a candidate now, and I am the proctor, responsible for the entire examination process. From what position do you question me?"

His words resonated with the sentiment of the Alchemist Association.

But indeed, it seemed there was nothing wrong with what he said.

Fine, she would go back and consult with His Highness about the privileges and rules of the examination venue.

Qu Tong lightly touched her cheek, then turned her head to President Wei, "I am the team captain, can I withhold their points?"

President Wei’s eyes followed Qu Tong’s to look at Kong Yang and Hu Xiao, shaking his head, "No, you can’t."

Kong Yang’s heart had only relaxed halfway.

"However, based on the examination monitoring, you can apply for a distribution according to contribution, which must be passed by a two-thirds majority of the tutors."

The two became flustered, their eyes seeking help but wary of looking around.

"Can I see the monitoring now?" Qu Tong asked.

"This..." President Wei hesitated, looking towards the other heads of school, as it was obviously not a decision he could make alone.

"Why the rush when the examination is still going on?" Lan Xingrui brushed a wheat ear from his shoulder, scoffing softly.

"It’s because I fear backroom deals and capital interference," Qu Tong stated bluntly, stopping just short of pointing fingers.

Lan Xingrui looked coldly at Qu Tong, and even the tutors standing at the back could sense the tension in the air.

It was clear to any observant person that Qu Tong and all of the Lan Family were at odds, and now they were directly clashing.

"Qu Tong student, there’s no hurry with this matter. We’ve all seen your performance, and there won’t be any errors," Xia He stepped forward to defuse the tension, "Also, the teams are still in the examination, so please go back to the camp and rest."

Qu Tong glanced coldly at the miniature live broadcast orbs in the sky, feeling somewhat disappointed.

Qu Tong left, and Fei Wenxing and the others followed, the crowd dispersing.

Kong Yang and Hu Xiao were left standing where they were.

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