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!"

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

everyone had written them off from the start. Even they had believed it. But

you so quick on the draw! We should've had

might have even set

University of Maple Grove might have lost. Not because of a lack of knowledge, but because they weren't fast enough. Embarrassing, to say the

for the University of Maple

test genuine knowledge, with questions set by the national computer association's top brass, tricky and difficult, leaving no

Flora's correct answer in the buzzer round to sheer luck. A

judges' 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

"Ms. Aisha."

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

Aisha's face froze.

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