Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

Flora squinted, not initially planning to hit the buzzer. The University of Maple Grove was already poised to win; there was no need for her to jump in. Quietly, she pressed the buzzer.

"It should be..."

Ivan and Brianna, staring at the four possible answers, hesitated. The question wasn't hard, but it was tricky; all four options seemed plausible, making it tough to choose.

"D."

Flora's somewhat aloof voice broke the tension.

"Flora, you..."

Brianna frowned, about to scold Flora for speaking up without certainty, but the host's voice interrupted.

"Correct answer! Another point for the University of Maple Grove team! Congratulations to the University of Maple Grove for advancing!"

we advanced!" Maddox screamed in excitement, "Oh my God! Wow, wow,

thrilled; everyone had written them off from the start. Even

are you so quick on the draw! We

We might have even set

University of Maple Grove might have lost. Not because of a lack

it, Flora had single-handedly turned the tide and secured victory for the

knowledge, with questions set by the national computer association's top brass, tricky and difficult, leaving no room for lucky guesses. For someone like Flora, who couldn't even handle basic

up Flora's correct answer in the buzzer round to sheer luck. A wild guess that happened

panel, Aisha

answer any questions... The next round is a written exam; I wonder how she'll do..." Aisha's voice was soft and gentle, but she secretly doubted Flora's

"Ms. Aisha."

voice was magnetic, cool with a hint of warmth, especially his eyes, veiled in mist, making Aisha's heart skip

Aisha's face froze.

was already half-past eleven. All contestants went to have lunch and rest, with the competition resuming at two in the