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!"

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

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

to you! How are you so quick on the draw! We should've had you buzz in

might have even set

excitement. Truth be told, if it hadn't been for Flora, the University of Maple Grove might have lost. Not because of a lack of knowledge, but because they weren't fast enough.

she was reluctant to admit it, Flora had single-handedly turned the tide and secured victory for the University of

tricky and difficult, leaving no room for lucky

in the buzzer round to sheer luck. A wild

judges' panel,

to buzz in, but it seems her knowledge is lacking... I didn't see her answer any questions... The next round is a written exam; I wonder how she'll

"Ms. Aisha."

warmth, especially his eyes, veiled in mist, making Aisha's heart skip a beat as she turned to him, "Yes?" "Don't you think

Aisha's face froze.

had finished, it was already half-past eleven. All contestants went to have lunch and rest, with the competition resuming at two in the afternoon. The organizers had arranged separate rest rooms for each university to take a