Chapter 66

At Superiority College, a venerable and powerful institution sitting at the pinnacle of academia, a new post on social media was stirring up a storm of debate.

The comments below were filled with skepticism

“This student must be something special to get a direct admission offer, right?”

“Think a renowned mathematician can be bought with money? You gotta be kidding! Come on, enlighten us about the credentials of the one mentioned in the post!”

There followed a thread enlightening everyone about Frankie, a famous mathematician, listing the contributions he had made to the field over the years.

His research achievements were so significant that he could well be considered a national treasure!

There were doubters, and others who joined in calling for an explanation.

“Mathematicians aren’t human? Everyone loves money!”

“Some say Ms. Delaney is special, so here’s her background for you. Raised in an orphanage, no notable achievements until this year when she aced the Galaxy Math Whiz Competition and the National League.”

“Let’s be honest, two first places is impressive. If she had just followed the usual path and competed in the Mathematics Olympiad, her direct admission to Superiority College would be a no–brainer. But why the rush? Why not wait for more convincing results? From an outsider’s perspective, there has to be a backstory.”

“Conspiracy theory alert. Could it be that someone’s grades can’t stand up to scrutiny? After all, you can cheat in regional exams, but the Mathematics Olympiad is nationwide. Read between the lines.”

“In any case, we expect the admissions office to clarify!”

With the online community in an uproar, the social media team at Superiority College had already flagged the issue to the admissions office.

The admissions officer approached Frankie, “Mr. Thomas, if we don’t provide an explanation soon, we might even get inquiries from the national admissions authorities. Can’t we go public with her proof of Batra’s Conjecture?”

Frankie sighed, “To announce it before the journal publication wouldn’t be fair to her.”

Publishing a paper was a complex process. No one could be sure if someone else had submitted similar work before them or if the journal would indeed publish it in the next issue. What if something unexpected happened?

approach was his way of protecting

the college stands

nodded his understanding.

en route to the cafeteria, Frankie was ambushed by

to control the influx of visitors.

wave of online noise, ‘Superiority College beefs up

heated

his lab, his heart

received a call from his friend at Top Crest Academy, Farrar, who

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make it so obvious, and now look at the

didn’t

physics. If the math community didn’t show her due respect, what would stop her from

was putting his neck on the line to recruit Lia to Superiority College, and here was Farrar, mocking him…

Frankie retorted, “I hope you can still say that

that, he

to browse the internet and was blissfully unaware of the

competition, before the story had blown up. It wasn’t until Monday

the situation intensified.

over, and the special preparatory classes canceled, Cordelia could finally attend normal

she sensed whispers and stares, but being naturally oblivious and indifferent to others‘ opinions, she made her way

lessons started, everyone buried in their problems. But today was different. It was abuzz with gossip about her

“What’s the deal with Cordelia? Did your family

did go on a business trip recently,

admission, but the mention of a “business trip”

Cordelia was quiet and studious, the

that, Merry leapt to her feet and shouted back, “What proof do you have that Lia took shortcuts? Slandering without evidence? The Delaney family could sue you for that!”

sarcasm, “Merry, we’re all classmates here. Let’s not get too serious. The lawyers in our family wouldn’t bother with such

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