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Chapter 156 00% +58) Tpassed slowly as the clock ticked away on stage, and the audience sat on edge, holding their breath.

"I've got it, Calvin finally said. As soon as the words left his mouth, his fans, along with Brent and Laura, let out a huge sigh of relief.

Without realizing it, their palms were sweating. Even though it took Calvin longer to figure it out, they believed his answer had to be more accurate than Quinlyn's.

They tried to calm themselves, thinking this as the host flipped to the final pages of the two books. But as the host prepared to reveal the answers, their heart rates picked up.

Meanwhile, the members of the Blooming Roses Fan Club were totally relaxed. The boys in the front row were even ignoring the event, playing games on their phones. Their carefree attitude only made Calvin's supporters feel even more tense.

Brent leaned over and whispered to Laura, "It's fine. Our son's a real genius. He's never lost before. Those rich people? They're all just for show. After today, we'll use that little girl to make our son even more famous." Laura nodded, doing her best to stay calm.

But then, the host's voice rang out. "According to the official answer key, one person got it wrong. The correct answer was given by Quinlyn. I declare Quinlyn the winner of today's competition." The crowd went wild. The cheers and claps from the Blooming Roses Fan Club were deafening.

"Quinlyn, you're amazing!" someone shouted. Even though Quinlyn's victory was expected, it was still exciting.

process- Meanwhile, Calvin's fans stood frozen in shock. The answer was right there on the big screen. The entire calculations and flipping through the books-had been filmed. There was no way to argue with the results.

Brent and Laura's legs gave way, and they collapsed onto the floor, staring blankly at their son on stage. "No, this can't be. How did this happen?" Calvin mumbled, rubbing his tired eyes, only to realize his palms were sweaty, too.

He'd taken ten more minutes than Quinlyn and still got the answer wrong. This was his limit.

He was clearly disappointed, but he didn't break down. Instead, he accepted the reality with a calm but heavy heart.

As Quinlyn went back up to collect her award, Calvin extended his hand and said, "Congrats on winning the championship." Quinlyn froze for a second. His calm demeanor, so mature for someone his age, was almost surreal.

She took his hand and said seriously, "You're really amazing." He was, by far, the most impressive kid she had "Thanks," Calvin replied with a small smile, giving a polite nod before stepping down from the stage.

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Niklaus hadn't expected Quinlyn to win. When the production crew asked if they could broadcast the whole process, he turned around and saw that everyone had already gathered around Quinlyn, following her out of the studio. No one cared about the broadcast anymore.

"Well, go ahead and air it,” he said and then quickly ran to catch up. But he was stopped at the door.

"Niklaus, I don't know if you remember my son, Calvin. You saw his performance just now-he was just as good as Quinlyn. If possible, could you let Calvin play a supporting role in one of your movies?" Laura asked, forcing a smile.

Brent and Laura were no longer the proud, dignified couple they once were. Their request was much more modest now, just 1/3 Chapter 156 hoping for a chance to get their son seen on the screen.

(+58) Niklaus glanced at the trash can next to him. It was full of discarded support banners. He realized that this competition had taken away Calvin's spotlight.

Without that special something, Calvin wouldn't get any more attention. His parents' dream of him becoming a child star was probably gone for good.

Niklaus usually ignored parents like them, who had big dreams but no understanding of their kids' limits.

But since this was about a child, he shook his head and advised, Calvin's smarts and character, if he focuses on his studies and takes the SAT, he'll make something of himself” "As for you two, you need to stop pushing him so hard. It's not good for him." With that, he turned and walked could barely hear Laura sobbing behind him.

away.

He There were always parents who dreamed big for their kids, hoping they would achieve greatness. But in the end, it was often the kids who ended up suffering.

Niklaus rushed out of the building, and right next to it was a fast food restaurant. Quinlyn was inside, surrounded by a few guys, happily enjoying sice cream.

There were seven or eight different flavors of ice cream in front of her. She was using a tiny spoon to taste them all, her eyes squinting with joy, and her little legs were swinging back and forth.

# "Is it good? If you like it, I'll buy you a whole freezer full of ice cream," Stanley said eagerly, standing nearby. Sitting on the other side, Joseph casually reminded, "You've already got a whole freezer full at home. And kids shouldn't eat too much ice cream; they'll get cavities." Stanley said defensively, "You're always trying to boss everyone around. Quinlyn, when you're done, chwith me. My villa is even bigger than the Wilson residence." Hearing that, Joseph snickered. "Stanley, next time, buy a house farther from mine. At this rate, you're practically living at our place with how often you show up for meals." Stanley thought, 'I really wanna punch him. Is that illegal?' Quinlyn just listened to their bickering, happily eating her ice cream. She even tried to sneak a bite from Joseph's, but Larry quickly moved it away.

"Too much isn't good. You've had enough," Larry said.

Quinlyn sighed in disappointment. She turned to Xiomar and the others, inviting them to have sice cr ended up buying out all the cones at the fast food restaurant.

When Niklaus cin, he grabbed a chocolate-flavored ice cream.

oo, and she He hesitated for a second before sitting down at one of the fans' tables. “So, what kind of fans are you guys? What kind of work has Quinlyn done before?" It was the question he'd been dying to ask since the studio, and he was super curious.

"Work?" Xiomar said, taking a bite of his ice cream. "She's done so much. You wouldn't believe it if I told you. By the way, what's the nof your movie? Can we still invest?" Niklaus blinked, caught off guard. "Well, yeah, I guess we can." 11:28 Thu, 27 Mar Chapter 156 "I'll invest 10 million. Is that too little? How about 13 million? Just make sure Quinlyn gets all the most stylish outfits and looks in the movie," Xiomar said confidently.

TII put in 10 million, too," someone else added.

"23 million," another one said.

"Get out. You think you can outdo me, the fan club president's investment?" Xiomar asked.

In just a few minutes, Niklaus had received billions in investments. The fans even brought their own card readers and printed contracts on the spot for him to sign, leaving him no chance to refuse. Normally, investing meant negotiating a few hundred thousand over drinks. But this time, it was like they were forcefully handing him money, scared he might run off.

Niklaus was in a daze, feeling like he was in sunderground deal. He quickly shoved the contracts into his jacket pocket. As he turned around, he heard a voice.

"Niklaus, you've seen a lot, right? Tell me. Do you think Calvin's a genius?" It was Devin, a big nin the entertainment world.

He was surprised to see him sitting at the table in the corner, barely noticeable.

After thinking for a moment, he shook his head and said, "If he were a were genius, his answer wouldn't have been wrong. I think he is won answer knowledgeable. His abilities seem more like the result of hard work." "But that doesn't add up," Devin said. "He's only twelve! How much can he really read? Even if he's buried in books every day, he shouldn't be that strong, right?" However, no one had an answer to that.

As they were leaving the fast food joint, Quinlyn spotted the Meyers e family members walking out of the building. Brent and Laura were dragging Calvin along, patting him on the back. It looked like they were scolding him. Calvin, who was helpless, said a few words, but when it was clear it wasn't working, he just gave up and stayed quiet.

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