Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 593

"Hmm?" The old man leaned in, squinting at the screen. "Where?"

"Try changing the 3 to a 6."

Dubiously, the old man tried it. To his astonishment, the data processed almost instantly.

"Juniper, you understand code?" he asked, staring at her in amazement. He'd been stuck on that tiny error for half a month, and she'd spotted it in a single glance. The mind of a top scorer was truly something else!

"Hmm?" Juniper was happily munching on her spicy jerky, in a great mood. "A little," she nodded.

A little? That meant she had a solid foundation. Combined with her high IQ, if she was willing to work hard, she would undoubtedly become a great asset to the country. Maybe… maybe she could even be like his master, becoming an international computing giant at a young age, excelling in programming, data science, and software development.

What a shame. The thought of his 'late' master made the old man feel a pang of sadness. He grabbed a snack to lift his spirits.

For her help, the old man happily gifted Juniper a few more snacks. "Make sure you read the introductory materials I gave you," he said sternly as they walked out after the session. "I'll be quizzing you tomorrow."

"Got it," Juniper replied cheerfully, her arms full of her snack bribe.

"Professor Tucker."

"You must be this year's top scorer," he said, his tone a mix of arrogance and condescension. "I am Professor Byron Simpson from the computer science department. I'm sure you've heard of me. I…"

"Byron Simpson?" Juniper lifted her gaze lazily at the name.

"Yes," Byron said, puffing out his chest with pride. "That's right. I am the nationally renowned professor from the computer science department."

He had waited in his office all day, assuming this year's top scorer would naturally choose him. Being her advisor would be a significant honor. But to his shock, she had chosen the 'worst' option, Tucker. Now that she knew who he was, she would surely be filled with regret and begging to switch to him.

Just as Byron braced himself for her plea, Juniper cut him off with a flat, emotionless "Oh." Then she added with utmost sincerity, "Never heard of you."