Chapter 37 National Quiz?

"Rumours will die in a few days just like those superstar scandals. Ever-changing." Ming An Ling simply smiled.

The corner of Huacang's mouth twitched, and she said in a bad mood, "Although that's true, if the rumors spread further, I'm afraid it will be very troublesome. If those idiots make a fuss to the principal, it will be even worse."

"Then just use my skills to give them a slap in the face." Ming An Ling was disinterested.

"Use this term's exam." Fuyou suggested.

"But that three months away!" Huacang whined, it was the beginning of the term.

She paused and suddenly recalled something. Her eyes lit up as she looked at Ming An Ling. "I have a quick way to get rid of this rumor."

"Oh? What is it?" Fuyou was curious.

"Last week, the school's official website announced a national quiz contest. It seems like it's going to be a big one. It will start with the city level, move on to the state level, and then the national level. The top three contestants will represent the country in the international quiz contest."

Huacang took out her phone as she spoke. She quickly logged into the school forum and found the post. "Here it is."

"The online registration period will close in two days. I think you should sign up for this contest. Since it's a national quiz contest, there are a lot of experts, so don't expect to win first place. But if you can pass the city level, it will be enough to prove your ability."

"Well this is a good idea..." Fuyou chimed, she knew Ming An Ling's ability, don't just say city level, she could even do national level. But international...it's still a good way though. However, the higher one climbed, the deeper they fall, if she cannot do well, online criticism will be very harsh, people might even harass her.

"Not interested." Ming An Ling held her hand to comfort her, she knew what Fuyou was thinking."It's too long."

Huacang's lips twitched. She held Ming An Ling's arm and said, "Sister Big Shot, this is the best way to clear your name. It would be a pity if you miss it."

Ming An Ling yawned and closed her eyes. "Then let's miss it."

She did not need to clear her name.

Huacang could only sigh at her lazy demeanor.

...

Ming An Ling was called to Shen Qin's office during the second period.

Shen Qin looked at the obedient Ming An Ling and her usually cold and stern face relaxed. "Are you interested in the National Quiz Contest?"

Ming An Ling was stunned. She looked at her quizzically.

"As you have just transferred, I wouldn't recommend you to partake in the quiz however you have signed up, I will not dissuade you." Shen Qin said sincerely.

Ming An Ling opened her mouth to say that she had not signed up for the quiz but she suddenly recalled how Huacang had tried to persuade her to sign up this morning. After a few seconds of silence, she acknowledged softly.

But she quickly asked softly. "Miss Shen, how much is the prize money for the first place?"

"???" Shen Qin

She felt as though she was hallucinating.

Noticing the strange expression on her face and Ming An Ling immediately understood what was going on. She looked a little dispirited before she said, "I'm going back to class."

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Notes:

I will stop writing here due to personal reasons, I don't know when I will pick it up again or maybe not.

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