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Time passed slowly as the clock ticked away on stage, and the audience sat on edge, holding their breath.

“I’ve got it, Calvin finally said. As soon as the words left his mouth, his fans, along with Brent and Laura, let out a huge sigh of relief.

Without realizing it, their palms were sweating. Even though it took Calvin longer to figure it out, they believed his answer had to be more accurate than Quinlyn’s.

They tried to calm themselves, thinking this as the host flipped to the final pages of the two books. But as the host prepared to reveal the answers, their heart rates picked up.

Meanwhile, the members of the Blooming Roses Fan Club were totally relaxed. The boys in the front row were even ignoring the event, playing games on their phones. Their carefree attitude only made Calvin’s supporters feel even more

tense.

Brent leaned over and whispered to Laura, “It’s fine. Our son’s a real genius. He’s never lost before. Those rich people? They’re all just for show. After today, we’ll use that little girl to make our son even more famous.”

Laura nodded, doing her best to stay calm.

But then, the host’s voice rang out. “According to the official answer key, one person got it wrong. The correct answer was given by Quinlyn. I declare Quinlyn the winner of today’s competition.”

The crowd went wild. The cheers and claps from the Blooming Roses Fan Club were deafening.

“Quinlyn, you’re amazing!” someone shouted. Even though Quinlyn’s victory was expected, it was still exciting.

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Meanwhile, Calvin’s fans stood frozen in shock. The answer was right there on the big screen. The entire calculations and flipping through the books–had been filmed. There was no way to argue with the results.

Brent and Laura’s legs gave way, and they collapsed onto the floor, staring blankly at their son on stage.

“No, this can’t be. How did this happen?” Calvin mumbled, rubbing his tired eyes, only to realize his palms were sweaty, too.

He’d taken ten more minutes than Quinlyn and still got the answer wrong. This was his limit.

He was clearly disappointed, but he didn’t break down. Instead, he accepted the reality with a calm but heavy heart.

collect her award, Calvin extended his

froze for a second. His calm demeanor, so mature for someone

and said seriously, “You’re really amazing.” He was, by far, the most impressive kid

small smile, giving a polite nod before stepping down from

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met.

they could broadcast the whole process, he turned around and saw that everyone had already gathered around Quinlyn, following her out

said and then quickly ran to

as

the proud, dignified couple they once were. Their

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at the trash can next to him. It was full of discarded support banners. He realized that this competition had taken away Calvin’s

something, Calvin wouldn’t get any more attention. His parents‘ dream

who had big

this was about a child, he shook

smarts and character, if he focuses on

and takes the SAT, he’ll make something

you two, you need to stop pushing him so hard. It’s not good for him.” With that, he turned and walked could barely hear Laura

away.

He

their kids, hoping they would achieve

to it was a fast food restaurant. Quinlyn was inside, surrounded by

were seven or eight different flavors of ice cream in front of her. She was using a tiny spoon to taste them all, her eyes squinting

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you a whole freezer full of ice cream,” Stanley said eagerly,

already got a whole freezer full at home. And kids shouldn’t eat too much ice cream; they’ll get

you’re done, come home with me.

snickered. “Stanley, next time, buy a house farther from mine. At this rate, you’re practically living at our place with how often you show up for

wanna punch him. Is that

just listened to their bickering, happily eating her ice cream. She even tried to

much isn’t good. You’ve had enough,”

and the others, inviting

buying out all the