Switching Scores
The mock exam just finished. A beggar outside the school gate pointed right at me and said, "Zero points."
I laughed.
"The score for the top scorer in the college entrance exam always shows up as zero. Thanks for the blessing, I guess."
The beggar gave me a meaningful look.
"The top scorer in the college entrance exam will be your best friend. You'll actually get zero points."
I just laughed.
There was no way the school's top student would get zero points.
As I was about to walk off, he pointed at my bracelet.
"Score-Switching Bracelet. When she hands in a blank paper, you'll get zero points."
I was taken aback.
My bestie did give me this matching bracelet recently. I thought it would be a pain to wear because it would be uncomfortable when I write, but she insisted I put it on.
I tried taking it off a few times but couldn't.
Recently, my grades had indeed slipped, while my bestie's scores had consistently ranked first three times in a row...
"What should I do then?"
"Transfer it to a close family member. They can bear the misfortune for you."
The beggar pointed at the boy coming to pick me up.
"Like him."
I turned around.
Standing not far away, waiting for me, was my childhood friend.