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But the principal’s approach was nothing more than trying to clear her name or getting the students spreading rumors to shut up. And that kind of method–well, it wasn’t a real solution.

Shutting people up never solved the root of the problem; it only made the backlash worse.

Besides, that would just make it look even more like she had connections–like she’d “bought off” the principal to speak for her.

There was only one way to shut everyone up

for good…

“You want to take the ranking exam?” The principal looked genuinely surprised by Jean’s suggestion.

Jean nodded firmly.

“But,” the principal frowned, “the ranking exam’s already over. Unless you take it alone…”

“That’s exactly what I want.” Jean’s voice rang out clear and steady. “I want the school to prepare a brand- new exam for me; let the entire student body watch.”

“I’m going to retake it.”

“But…” The principal gave Jean a hesitant look. “If you do that, everyone will know your real scores…”

as far as the principal was concerned, things were still under control;

if her scores

of what her academic level was.

things stay vague might actually

Jean’s real performance out in the

away. She couldn’t help but laugh. “You’re worried I’ll nb and make

anything–he just gave a sheepish smile,

voice brimmed with confidence. “Relax. My grades aren’t that bad. They’re

Jean didn’t head out right away. She wandered around

bus rolled in through

road not far from where

over instinctively, ready to

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Knockoff Meets the Real

“Sarah.”

the bus called out that

a thunderclap from

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