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

On the big screen, Flora could be seen holding a stylus, jotting down one formula after another on her writing pad. Initially, some answers were quite lengthy, and with the addition of proofs and program diagrams, just writing them down could take a minute or two. But Flora spent less than ten seconds on each formula. Then she swiftly moved on to the next question.

Her speed was astonishing, and those formulas were simply mind-boggling. In just two minutes, she had solved all the questions that the University of Maple Grove team couldn't answer. Moreover, she filled in all the steps that were missing from some solutions.

"Did Flora invent these formulas herself?" The audience was gobsmacked, and the coaches from various colleges were dumbfounded. The detailed steps Flora added for the University of Maple Grove showed her profound knowledge base. Those formulas couldn't have been written haphazardly. Yet, this was the first time they had seen these formulas in their decades of experience.

Onstage, Brianna, Ivan, and the others were almost bug-eyed. Flora's thought process was so clear that as she wrote her answers, they too felt a sudden enlightenment. But those formulas were utterly unfathomable.

After completing all her answers, Flora lazily put down her stylus and stood up. The computer screen turned blue - time was up!

quickly, except for the University of Maple Grove's, which were difficult to tally. Because while Flora's

for the

answers are correct, they are likely her own invention and have not

so reckless. Does she think her formulas, which she came up with on a whim, are more authoritative than those developed by top professors over many years?" The audience whispered among themselves, thinking Flora might be

score zero?" Maddox was somewhat nervous. They hadn't seen Flora's formulas before, but the answers were correct, so they should earn some points,

felt a headache coming on but

and the others tensed up. With Flora

Flora and Jules were close friends. Would Jules be biased and acknowledge her score? Thinking about the video she had

tea, the other three judges were scrutinizing the University of Maple Grove's papers. Seeing Flora enter, Jules, who had been sitting, stood up. His demeanor was somewhat respectful. But the other three judges' attention was on Flora,