Chapter 400

While everyone pondered, Selene turned to Ophelia. “I’ve read this test paper several times, and I’m still a little confused about some parts. Ophelia, why don’t you come up and explain?”

Ophelia immediately understood Selene was giving her an opportunity to prove the answers were her own ideas. Thanking Selene briefly, Ophelia nodded and said, “Okay.” She walked to the screen.

The others in the seats whispered disdainfully, speculating, “How do you think she fooled them?” “She couldn’t even understand these answers!” Someone sneered, “Where did she get the courage to agree to give a lecture?” “I’m going to lose face soon!”

Ophelia ignored the audience’s gazes and comments. Calmly and confidently, she stood before the screen and began explaining from the first question, speaking at a steady pace.

“Pili, what nonsense is she talking about…” someone sneered disdainfully, but his voice soon faded and stopped abruptly. Someone hesitated, then weakly spoke, “Why do I feel like she wasn’t just talking nonsense…”

Ophelia certainly wasn’t talking nonsense. She was clear, concise, organized, and demonstrated a thorough understanding of each topic. She handled the explanation with ease, showing no hesitation or stumbling.

In less than three minutes, the audience fell silent. Everyone stared in astonishment and disbelief, watching her calm composure as she spoke confidently. Selene listened with shining eyes, excitedly and admiringly observing this outstanding and dazzling girl.

She had merely mentioned confusion in certain areas—not as an excuse, but a genuine lack of understanding. Now, after hearing Ophelia’s explanation, she felt a sudden enlightenment, an indescribable surge of excitement. Such an outstanding child, unexpectedly appearing at the National Medical School, unexpectedly encountered! What a stroke of luck! To possess such genius, her reputation should have spread far and wide. How could she never have heard of this name before?

Ophelia noticed the change in everyone’s expressions, but she pretended not to and continued speaking calmly and unhurriedly. Soon, the entire paper was finished. She glanced down and smiled slightly. “Is there anything else everyone doesn’t understand?”

No one spoke; everyone was dumbfounded. Alyssa and Josie were particularly shocked. They were closest to Isabelle, who, though she hadn’t said it directly, had implied Ophelia was a waste. Having heard this repeated so many times, they’d naturally become convinced. But now, does this look like a waste? From her explanation, it was clear the other party was even more skilled than them!

Josie looked at Isabelle suspiciously and whispered, “Isabelle, didn’t you say…”

Isabelle’s face was very unpleasant. She certainly realized Ophelia was not a waste at all! There had been speculation before, but now it was confirmed she hadn’t been mentally prepared. For a moment, her heart was in chaos, and she felt flustered.

Seeing Isabelle’s terrifying expression, Josie and Alyssa, who had originally wanted to ask something, fell silent. When Josie looked at Ophelia on stage, a hint of admiration and embarrassment showed in her eyes. Oh my goodness, how could she have had the audacity to speak ill of others before? The other person is truly a genius, far surpassing her in ability!