"She thinks she's something? Relying on that pretty face, acting all high and mighty, pretending to be weak and fragile all day long, letting everyone fawn over her and treating her like the center of attention. If she's not a hypocritical person, then what is she?"
Selena's expression was extremely indifferent, and when she looked at Summer, there was no extra emotion in her eyes. It was as if she couldn't be bothered to argue with her.
Zachary was furious. "What does Lady Selena have to do with you? We're happy to help her find rabbits. What's the problem with you?"
"You're the one who's blind and pretentious, always putting on airs and lecturing this person and that person. I think you're the hypocrite here!"
Summer was still trying to argue, but suddenly the lab door was pushed open.
Mr. Newman was standing at the door. "The lab needs to be kept quiet. What are you all arguing about?"
Everyone's expression changed except for Selena's.
No matter how deep their conflicts were in private, there was still room for reconciliation. But if they left a bad impression on the professor, it wouldn't be good for any of them.
Summer's face turned pale, as she was the one who had been the loudest. She immediately made up an excuse to try to salvage the situation.
"Teacher, we were discussing the specifics of the 'Challenge Cup,' and in our excitement, our voices got a bit loud. We're sorry."
Mr. Newman's life revolved around academic experiments, and he wasn't very knowledgeable about human relationships. He couldn't think too much about it.
Upon hearing Summer's words, he nodded. "The 'Challenge Cup' is coming up soon, and as representatives of Creephia University, it's normal to be nervous. But don't worry too much. With your abilities, if you perform steadily, it shouldn't be difficult to win an award."
Summer was delighted and obediently said, "Thank you, teacher. We will work hard!"
The other people who were about to participate in the "Challenge Cup" also relaxed upon hearing Mr. Newman's words. If he said they could win an award, then it was probably true.
Once they won an award, it would be a great boost for their future careers.
After Mr. Newman left to change clothes in the adjacent room, Summer looked smugly at Selena.
"What's so great about winning a perfume competition compared to the doctor's award?"
After saying this, she disdainfully went to change her clothes.
The others looked at each other in embarrassment and apology, then glanced at Selena before following Summer out.
Zachary's face turned black with anger, and he turned to Selena. "Lady Selena, please don't mind..."
Selena blinked. "I don't mind..."
If she did mind, she could have made Summer cry on the spot.
Zachary, "But your expression clearly says otherwise..."
Selena smiled. "It's not just her, many people in the school secretly curse me, right?"
Zachary choked. "There are some rumors, but..."
Selena lowered her curly eyelashes and said softly, "So, senior, you must do well on the second mock exam. If you all fail..."
Zachary looked at her fair face with deep guilt.
The thing Selena assigned to him had become known to everyone. If they all failed the exam, what would people say about her?
The boy got carried away with his emotions and spoke without thinking.
"Lady Selena, don't worry, I will make those who curse you kneel down after the second mock exam!"
Selena immediately raised her eyelashes and smiled, "Then I'll leave it to you, senior."
Zachary hadn't spoken yet, but he saw Selena's smile gradually become twisted and then added coldly, "If anyone dares to fail me, I will make them learn their lessons!"
Zachary suddenly shuddered.
...
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Summer changed her clothes and walked out of the changing room. Zack handed her a paper.
She subconsciously took it. "What is this?"
"It's the test paper that our junior assigned to the sophomores. The problem-solving approach and logical thinking are both very advanced. After you read it, don't target her anymore."
Summer immediately lost interest and threw it aside, saying disgustingly, "What's so great about a sophomore who just did well on two exams?"
"You..." Zack looked at her dissatisfiedly and finally said, "Not only are sophomores reading it, but also other grades, even many graduate students and teachers are researching it. This shows that the questions Selena assigned are definitely not what you said they are..."
Upon hearing this, Summer sneered and took the paper again, tearing it into pieces with her hands and throwing it into the trash can by her feet.
"What, has she only been in the lab for a few days and already brainwashed you?"
Anger flashed across Zack's face. "You-"
Summer sneered. "We're about to participate in the 'Challenge Cup,' Mr. Newman himself said we could win an award. By then, we'll be the pride of the entire Creephia University! Even if Selena can improve the second model scores a bit, what qualifications does she have to compare with us?"
Zack looked at her with an irrational expression, but chose not to argue with her at this time and turned to leave.
...
After class, Zachary returned to the student office and threw his book on the desk.
Billy heard the commotion and looked up, frowning. "What happened? Why do you look angry..."
Zachary rubbed his hair irritably. "Bro, Summer went too far. She actually publicly scolded Lady Selena today!"
Billy suddenly realized the seriousness of the situation. "Didn't Lady Selena fight back?"
Zachary said guiltily, "It's all my fault. Summer used Lady Selena as an excuse to attack her for giving me questions. Lady Selena couldn't deny it and could only stand there and be scolded..."
Billy asked, "Did you tell Lady Selena that you have to score high?"
Zachary took out all his papers from the drawer. "I promised Lady Selena that we'll make those who scolded her kneel down and apologize during the second model exam!"
Zachary thought to himself, this silly boy...
Zachary took his papers and grabbed a bun as he walked out, saying while munching, "I'm going to the study room and staying here tonight. Remember to tell the club president not to lock the door..."
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