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Zebulon received the news about the Briarwood University Young Scholars Program gathering this morning, but he had just gotten a notification from Glenn and had forgotten all about it.

This girl was an aerospace engineering major and was quite familiar with him. They often attended small classes together, and she had helped him sign in for many lectures.

“We haven’t started yet. Why don’t you join us?” the girl invited him.

Zebulon had just broken free from a really toxic crowd, and Viola seemed like a breath of fresh air. Plus, he remembered Quinlyn hadn’t eaten yet. “Sure, let’s go,” he said.

“This way,” the girl said, grabbing her camera from her car. “This is the first time, the whole Briarwood crew is together. Even the big three are here. We should take a group photo. I’m just worried those three won’t be into it…”

Zebulon was surprised. The Briarwood program was usually dominated by kids from their city, due to the educational

resources.

But this year was different. Three new kids had joined from the south. One was the heir to the country’s richest family, but he was no spoiled brat. He knew his stuff–human anatomy, mechanics, the works.

Another was a hacker who’d started a company and even joined a government agency. He was a bit of a troublemaker, but incredibly capable.

And then there was the third, a guaranteed admission student working with the Briarwood Research Center. He was a quick learner, picking up new skills faster than anyone else.

Zebulon himself had been considered an elite student and was no slouch among his peers, but after a month of competing with those three, he almost died from exhaustion.

It made him deeply question how people could be so rich and hardworking. So, he had asked for a few days off to recover.

But now, seeing Quinlyn’s eager face, he decided to use this as a chance to show her what real competition was like. He didn’t notice her grin. “Come on,” he said. “Let me show you what it means to be out of your league.”

The private room was on the first floor. As the door swung open, the room was alive with chatter and laughter. Dishes had just been laid out, and everyone was sipping sodas. These were teenagers, after all–they blended together quickly.

“Come on, Stanley. I bet you’re the type to smoke and drink in secret.”

a good boy at heart. I would never engage in those bad habits that could corrupt children. You might

way, he seems like such a good boy. Are you sure you’re not thinking

when he saw Stanley

in a

brag. You guys are so naive. Don’t blame me for your lack of experience. If you don’t believe me, ask Joseph.” Joseph, caught in the crossfire, was pulled to his feet.

his gaze and fell silent

embarrassed. On the first day of school, he had a conflict with Joseph, smashing

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why are you just standing there? If you can be here, so can I. Zebulon straightened his back, relying on

found Joseph was still looking at him, which made him a little uneasy. “Hey, Joseph, you can’t hold a grudge over a box of candy. Hey, what

around the table and marched over, Zebulon braced for a fight, but Joseph

round and bright. “Joseph, I’m here to

to find they knew each other.

are you doing here? You went to the amusement

this glass of milk is for you. You still

too many head pats can stunt my growth. Can you do it less?”

Stanley, Joseph, and Larry–three of the most legendary guys from the Briarwood University Young Scholars Program. They fed her, ruffled her hair, and joked around. It felt surreal. “So… you guys know each other?”

Zebulon a look. “The other two are just trying

Larry said, leaning in toward Quinlyn. “Now that Quinlyn controls that oil field the Hills dug up and sits on the

shrimp for her with his slender fingers. “My family’s having a formal banquet during the New Year to

their drinks. None of them would back down, but they kept feeding Quinlyn, their forks

the Bronson family? He’d never voice that, though. The three of them would turn on him in a heartbeat.

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group decided to head to a karaoke place. Quinlyn had never been before and was

took her along to give it a try. They even picked out songs just for her when they got into the private room. But after flipping through the song list, Quinlyn only recognized one kids‘ song.

things you’re not good at, Quinlyn,” Stanley laughed so

discouraged, though. She tried a few more times before the

to her seat.