Chapter 32: You’re Dreaming 

Chapter 32: You're Dreaming

Disciplinary Office.

All of Class F's teachers were gathered, examining Emma Roberts' test papers, while many students stood outside watching.

One teacher spoke up, "Although the social studies questions were tricky, they were within the scope we reviewed. We have many top students at Clearwater, so scoring above 290 isn't impossible. But Emma Roberts achieving this score?"

"Also, such a high literature score is unbelievable. Even if her essay impressed the grader, how could she get a perfect score in reading comprehension?" another teacher questioned.

Even the literature teacher, Evan Xu, was skeptical, "Emma Roberts, I carefully reviewed your paper. Your answers for the first reading comprehension question match the correct answers word for word. Can you explain that?"

"I've seen that question before and memorized it. It's from the high school entrance exam in Province A," Emma replied quickly.

Hearing Emma recite the source accurately, Evan's eyes lit up, "Yes, that's correct. This question was from an overly difficult paper we never asked students to master. But it was a good question, so we included it this time. Did you really do that paper?"

Reading comprehension is taught by method, not by memorizing questions, as the exact questions wouldn't appear in exams. Emma had memorized the answer?

Zachary Brown yawned lazily and raised his hand, "I have a question. If the test questions were leaked, why is her math score zero?"

Lisa snapped, "She probably didn't get the math questions! Who would memorize reading comprehension questions from a paper teachers didn't ask students to master? She definitely cheated!"

The disciplinary director, Leonard Liu, looked sternly at Emma, "Emma Roberts, where did you get the test questions?"

Emma remained expressionless, "During the test."

Lisa was furious, "Look, still not being honest!"

Emma's eyes turned cold, "Ms. Liang, you accused me of cheating. Please provide evidence. If there is proof I got the questions in advance, I'll leave Clearwater immediately. If not, I expect the school to retract the expulsion and for you to apologize to me in front of the class!"

Lisa sneered, "You're dreaming!"

Zachary Brown grabbed a chair, sat down, and waved his hand, "To settle this, let her retake the test. We have a second set of test papers, right? Bring them in, and she can retake the test now!"

Retake?

Hearing Zachary's suggestion, all the teachers fell silent. Emma refused to admit anything, and this seemed the only way to find the truth.

"I have no objection," the literature teacher nodded, curious about Emma's truthfulness.

The other teachers, exchanging glances, eventually agreed.

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Minutes later, Emma sat alone in the empty classroom, a fresh set of test papers in front of her. The room was silent, save for the rustling of papers and the occasional murmurs from the teachers standing outside, observing her every move.

Emma took a deep breath and began the literature exam. Her hand moved swiftly across the paper, her answers precise and confident. She knew she had nothing to hide and was determined to prove it.

Outside, the teachers watched intently. Lisa Liang's face was a mixture of skepticism and frustration. Evan Xu, on the other hand, seemed genuinely curious about Emma's performance.

As Emma progressed through the exams, her calm demeanor never wavered. She tackled each question with ease, demonstrating her knowledge and understanding of the subjects. Hours passed, and she completed the last exam with a sense of accomplishment.

The teachers collected the papers and quickly began grading them. The atmosphere was tense as they reviewed her answers. Lisa Liang's frown deepened with each passing minute, while Zachary Brown maintained his relaxed, almost amused expression.

Finally, the results were in. Principal Smith, who had joined the teachers, looked at the scores and then at Emma. "Emma Roberts, your scores are consistent with your previous results. There's no indication of cheating."

Lisa Liang's face turned red with anger and embarrassment. "But... this can't be!"

Principal Smith raised a hand to silence her. "Ms. Liang, we must accept the results. Emma, you are cleared of any wrongdoing."

Emma stood up, her eyes meeting Lisa's. "Ms. Liang, as I requested, I expect an apology."

Lisa's eyes blazed with fury, but she knew she had no choice. "Emma Roberts, I... apologize for accusing you without evidence."

Emma nodded, satisfied. "Thank you, Ms. Liang. I hope this clears up any doubts."

With that, Emma left the room, her head held high. The students outside watched her with a mixture of awe and respect. Emma Roberts had proven herself, and she knew she had earned her place at Clearwater High.

As she walked through the hallways, whispers followed her, but this time they were filled with admiration. Emma had faced the challenge head-on and emerged victorious. Her journey was far from over, but she was ready for whatever lay ahead. Emma Roberts was a force to be reckoned with, and nothing could stand in her way.