This round of the exam is crucial. She lost quite a few points in the last dance performance; if her score drops again this time, she can't imagine the consequences.
Moreover, this is a cooperative performance. A poor showing would affect the others too.
As soon as Ji Niandong arrived at the studio, she saw everyone rehearsing diligently. When the members of the five-person group saw her, someone immediately complained, "You never find the time to rehearse, even on the exam day, you don't come early!"
"Quit the fuss!" Jiang Chao scolded, "She has to act; it's different for us."
"It's so unlucky to be in a group with her!" The lowest-ranking member chimed in.
"I'm sorry!" Ji Niandong apologized awkwardly. She indeed had limited time for rehearsals and mostly contributed to discussions through the WeChat group. She had tried her best to come early this morning, but others arrived even earlier.
With that, nobody said more, and they began their tense practice.
