Old Li and Xu Chan exchanged a look. Just like Zhang Yuyan, the couple could tell at a glance that their daughter had something she wanted to talk to them about.
Xu Chan picked up the remote and turned the TV volume down a few notches.
Their gazes naturally fell upon Li Zhi.
The living room suddenly became much quieter, and Li Zhi was instantly the center of attention.
The loaded silence made Li Zhi sit up a little straighter.
Three pairs of eyes looked back and forth. The air was thick with a subtle tension, a feeling that everyone knew what was happening, but no one wanted to be the first to say it.
Finally, Li Zhi took a deep breath, mustering the courage to break the silence.
Her voice wasn't its usual clear tone; instead, it was soft and tentative. She began cautiously, "So, um, the exams are over."
"Mm," Old Li nodded, his gaze gentle, as if waiting for Li Zhi to continue.
Under her parents' gaze, a faint, almost imperceptible blush crept onto Li Zhi's face.
