Melody immediately said, "Ben, Carly is right. Miss Genius C might be overweight and ugly. Once you see her, all your illusions will shatter." Carly and Melody began mocking the mysterious genius, changing the subject.

Benjamin, however, remained unfazed. "I've seen plenty of beautiful women, and it's boring. Even if Miss Genius C isn't much to look at, I still like her. Marrying her might even improve my family's genetics."

Carly and Melody were speechless. Benjamin was clearly determined. Nothing could change his mind. One of his friends asked, "Ben, have you ever found out if Miss Genius C is single?"

Benjamin didn't even know. He'd previously asked in a group chat if she had a boyfriend. She'd replied with a single word: "Scram!"

Undeterred, he pulled out his phone. "I'll send her a WhatsApp message right now."

His friends buzzed with excitement. "Do it! Do it!"

Benjamin messaged her, writing, "Miss Genius C, let me introduce you to a boyfriend. He's handsome, charming, and absolutely dashing. He really likes you too."

He sent a long message, but received no reply.

His friends burst into laughter. "There's actually someone who doesn't reply to Ben's messages? All the women before her would reply in seconds!" Benjamin scolded, "What's the rush? She probably hasn't checked her phone."

Just then, Samuel sent a file to the group chat, mentioning Adam and Miss Genius C. He wrote, "Here are the documents and materials for the symposium. Kindly review them when you have time. Thanks."

Adam, lounging lazily on the sofa, remained silent. Benjamin's antics seemed to have no effect on him. He checked his phone, saw Samuel's message, and replied, "Okay."

Almost simultaneously, Miss Genius C also responded with a single word: "Okay."

Benjamin was speechless. He felt like he'd been slapped.

His friends laughed and teased him. "Ben, what did you say just now? 'She hasn't checked her phone'? Well, here's your slap in the face. She just doesn't want to reply to you!"

Benjamin stared at his phone and immediately messaged Miss Genius C again: "Hey, why aren't you replying to me?"

At that moment, Celine and Halley arrived at Club 1996. Celine checked her phone and saw Benjamin's message. She thought, "What's this little troublemaker up to now?" She typed, "I replied."

When Benjamin saw her message, he froze. She had said she replied.

The entire booth erupted in laughter. They laughed so hard they couldn't stop.

"She said she replied, and her reply was silence!"

"Read and ignored. That's her answer."

Benjamin also laughed, but out of frustration. He'd dated many women, yet Miss Genius C proved the most challenging. Instead of discouraging him, it fueled his competitive spirit. He kicked his friend, saying, "Stop laughing. One day, I'll win her heart."