Although Joanne had indeed reported a lower score estimation to play it safe, she had no idea she would actually achieve such a high score of 684 points. What surprised her even more was the fact that she had managed to follow in Jack's footsteps, achieving the position of top scholar of the province.
Her heart was in chaos at the sudden turn of events, but she also felt a small sense of pride. She hadn't disappointed Jack's expectations of her.
"Jack, are you watching over me?" Joanne thought to herself. "I've also become a top scholar of the province, just like you!"
Millie's gasp of surprise had attracted Percy's attention, who was standing nearby and playing a game.
His tone sounded displeased when he said, "I already told you, the machine isn't the best, so it might not function properly. Let me remind you once again that you still have to pay the fee even if the computer malfunctions!"
Percy assumed that the computer was malfunctioning, which was why Millie had let out that surprised gasp.
Her temper exploded upon hearing his stern words. She stamped her feet in anger and rolled her eyes at Percy before saying, "Open your eyes wider, and take a closer look. Who said that the computer was malfunctioning?"
Percy wondered what could have elicited such a reaction from Millie if the machine wasn't malfunctioning. He moved closer, curiosity piqued. He immediately noticed the string of numbers on the screen when he glanced at it, as well as the eye-popping title of "first place in the province".
"What… What…"
Percy was left speechless as he struggled to find words. When he finally found his voice again, he let out a strange yelp. "What the fuck! A top scholar? You're actually another top scholar?"
His exclamation was akin to a bomb that had been tossed into a calm lake, causing large waves to ripple along the surface. He had attracted the attention of the other students who were also checking their results as they trotted over to find out what the commotion was all about.
"Who's causing a racket over here? Why are you making mountains out of molehills?"
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