©WebNovelPub
Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 54: Such an Exam_1
Chapter 54: Chapter 54: Such an Exam_1
It must be said that this kind of exam was quite unique and innovative. As Shangguan You arrived, everyone in the classroom fell silent. They watched the girl with a serene face walk in, so delicate and clean, that they couldn’t help but secretly doubt: could she really be cheating?
The principal and some officials from the Education Bureau sat in the front row. Yang Liwen, Shen Jia, Li Ruo, Gao Yuanyuan, and Liao Sisi, as the instigators of the incident, also naturally sat there, where they could clearly see Shangguan You’s every move.
"Youyou, I believe in you," Gui Mo said, his peach-blossom eyes lifting as he offered Shangguan You an encouraging smile. Then, he swaggered to a seat in the front row.
"Youyou, don’t be nervous; believe in yourself," Lan Xuan said with a gentle smile, also taking a seat in the front row. Han Yachu shot Shangguan You a meaningful, chilly glance before quietly sitting next to Lan Xuan.
"Shangguan You, this exam is being conducted publicly," Deputy Director Feng began. "Every answer you give can be witnessed by everyone present and even the entire nation. The questions were set by the Director of the Education Bureau and all his colleagues, with a difficulty level equal to the college entrance examination. The entire question-setting process was filmed, and none of the participants left during this time, so there’s absolutely no possibility of leaks. There are two sets of questions; you may choose one." As he spoke, he took a notebook from the Director, entered a password in front of everyone, and opened the test for her to choose a set.
"The exam duration is five hours, and you may only leave after you have finished," Deputy Director Feng added. This was half the time allotted for a normal college entrance exam.
This was an inherently unfair test. With only half the usual time and all operations dependent on a computer, the difficulty was significantly increased. Shangguan You remained calm, sitting before everyone and allowing the TV station to aim its cameras directly at her for a live broadcast. Her hands lightly maneuvered the mouse, selecting answers on the screen. As she completed each question, those watching would see it graded instantly, and her scores would appear immediately.
Below, the constant CLACKETY-CLACK of her keyboard, as she typed words and wrote answers, filled the room. Everyone couldn’t help but develop a sense of admiration for Shangguan You, a first-year high school student who could operate a computer so adeptly. Each time she answered a question or filled in a blank, her precision was unmistakable, and her arguments were remarkably clear.
With every question she completed, someone’s expression darkened. As the minutes passed, the only sounds in the quiet classroom were Shangguan You moving the mouse and typing on the keyboard.
In a luxurious villa halfway up Mingyue Mountain, Long Hua and Chu Yi were lounging lazily on a leather sofa. Today, the two had a tacit understanding: they wouldn’t go anywhere and would leave all matters to their subordinates. Watching the calm and focused figure on TV, they exchanged a glance. They had never imagined that the person who beat them up last night was a high school student—and one of the "problem students" causing a sensation in B City.
"That stinking brat, running so fast last night! She must have had a plot. Tonight, I’ll make sure she doesn’t return," Long Hua snarled through gritted teeth, fiercely throwing the remote control aside.
"It seems she’ll come again tonight; we need to prepare early," Chu Yi said, rubbing his waist—which he was usually so proud of—that still throbbed with pain. Last night, he had watched as she ruthlessly kicked him several times. Her punches and kicks were merciless, even knocking off his glasses. Thank goodness she knew when to pull her punches. His face had narrowly escaped black eyes; otherwise, he would have been compelled to fight her to the death.
"Yeah, I’ve already asked the hacker to set things up. I believe tonight, she’ll be beaten until she’s begging for mercy in pain!" Long Hua glared at the girl on TV, who was focused on answering questions with her head lowered. He ground his teeth as he spoke. This insult must be avenged; after all, I’m the boss of the Feilong Gang.
In the lecture hall of No. 1 High School, an eerie silence reigned. Everyone stared in unison at Shangguan You earnestly answering questions on the stage, their eyes filled with shock, surprise, delight, and disbelief. freёweɓnovel_com
Gui Mo’s peach-blossom eyes remained fixated on the serious girl on stage, a faint smile playing on his lips. His burning gaze never left her. This is truly the young lady of the Shangguan Family, this is probably her true self, he thought, a strange light flickering in his eyes.
Lan Xuan’s gentle gaze quietly rested on Shangguan You’s straight back. I’m secretly amazed at the speed and accuracy of her answers, he mused. She seems thin and frail, but she’s strong and confident. She radiates such a charming aura; it’s hard to look away.
A hint of confusion flickered in Han Yachu’s cold eyes. Is this the same girl who was chasing after me, so clueless and awkward, just a month ago? Is this the Shangguan You who would lower her head and blush, unable to look me in the eye? Can a person really change so completely in just one short month? The girl on stage, radiating confidence, only deepened Han Yachu’s doubts.
Feng Shaomei clenched her lips tightly. Seeing Lan Xuan, Han Yachu, and indeed all the men fixated on Shangguan You, her hatred grew with every passing moment. As she watched Shangguan You answer the questions, Feng Shaomei felt both shock and envy. How can this silly goose be so composed, so captivating? she fumed internally.
Yang Liwen’s gaze was sharp, intensely observing Shangguan You’s every action. Why? Why are all the questions she’s answering correct? As time ticked by, his heart grew colder. I’ve truly been defeated by Shangguan You this time.
Shen Jia and the other three were in a similar state. Their parents, sitting next to them, watched Shangguan You on stage with faces full of disbelief. How could our clumsy daughters make a wager against such a girl? It’s simply courting death! they thought.
The aristocratic air and composed temperament Shangguan You radiated were qualities their daughters could never achieve, no matter how much they studied.
Deputy Director Feng’s face was grim as he watched the girl on stage work through the exam with such fluidity. If it weren’t impossible for the questions to have leaked, even I would suspect Shangguan You knew the answers in advance to respond so completely, he thought. I can’t even deduct points for presentation; I’m struggling to find any fault at all. It’s truly like I’ve lifted a rock only to drop it on my own foot!