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

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

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

We might have

with 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. Embarrassing, to

the tide and secured victory for the University of Maple Grove. Given this, Brianna was unusually pleasant towards Flora. But she believed that in the next

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 questions, nailing them would be a pipe

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 true capability, thinking she was smart but lacking

"Ms. Aisha."

his eyes, veiled in mist, making Aisha's heart skip a beat as she

Aisha's face froze.

All contestants went to have lunch and rest, with the competition resuming