Exam

Shusi was a bird with an owl-like body and human-like feet. It was said that eating it could cure epilepsy, sarcomas, and many other diseases.

The Supernatural Special Operations Team Ma Ran belonged to symbolized its members' resolve and will to willingly sacrifice themselves to maintain social stability.

Back to the matter at hand.

Although this exam had come suddenly, everyone quickly realized how seriously the school was taking it.

The school had prepared cola, Monster, Red Bull, Nescafé, and other beverages to help every examinee stay alert.

The drinks were stacked in boxes on the podium, and any student who needed one could take it freely.

The seating arrangement in the classroom had also been completely scrambled under the homeroom teacher's orders.

Signal-blocking equipment had begun to work as well. The network was completely cut off, prompting a chorus of lamentation from the students who wanted to play on their phones for a few more minutes.

Three unfamiliar invigilators entered the classroom five minutes early.

They wore matching white shirts and black-and-red long coats, along with hiking boots. Their faces were stern, and they naturally intimidated people without getting angry. Just looking at them from a distance made many usually mischievous students sit frozen in fear, afraid to move recklessly.

The classroom was unnaturally quiet. One could hear a pin drop, and even the heavy breathing of some students could be heard.

Time passed amid the tick-tock of the seconds.

The moment it turned seven, the cold-faced invigilator standing ramrod straight at the podium announced, "The exam officially begins now. All examinees, please observe examination-room discipline."

"Any form of cheating will result in a demerit being recorded in your files, where it will accompany you for the rest of your lives."

His voice was somewhat hoarse, but it was loud enough for everyone in the class to hear clearly.

As soon as he said this, Su Qiangwei, who had not been very nervous before, began to sweat in her palms.

The atmosphere was far too serious!

Even during final exams or entrance exams, she had never seen anything like this!

To ease her nerves, Su Qiangwei gave the three invigilators, who looked like triplets, nicknames—Ah Da, Ah Er, and Ah San.

Phew...

After letting out a breath, Su Qiangwei twisted open her cola bottle and took a tiny sip, her gaze unintentionally sweeping across the front of the room.

That fellow Ma Ran still looked completely unruffled. His entire person radiated something called "relaxation."

It was as if he had not come to take an exam at all, but had come for a spring outing.

"The exam papers have been distributed. All examinees, please do not look around."

A cold voice suddenly rang beside Su Qiangwei's ear, startling her into a shiver. She immediately pulled her gaze away from Ma Ran.

"What's with this invigilator? He's like a ghost! Isn't he being excessively strict?"

While secretly grumbling, Su Qiangwei lowered her head, focused her attention on her exam paper, and began scanning it rapidly.

The exam had come suddenly, and she had received no prior notice. She had initially assumed it would be the same as usual, but now it seemed that was not the case.

It was clearly a Chinese exam, yet there were no fill-in-the-blank or essay questions. Every question was multiple-choice!

Even the reading comprehension section had been converted into multiple-choice questions.

Daring not to think too much, Su Qiangwei began writing rapidly. She resolved to perform at her highest level, defeat Ma Ran in this battle, make a strong comeback, and prove who the true victor was!

"Still... these questions are a little difficult."

Su Qiangwei scribbled across the exam paper, her eyes shining as her gaze wavered slightly. "There are quite a few traps hidden in the question stems. Even the questions that look simple have twists in every option."

"There's only one hour for the exam!"

"If I spend time thinking everything through carefully, I can guarantee that every question I answer will be one hundred percent correct, but I definitely won't finish all of them!"

"And that's not even counting the time needed to fill in the answer sheet..."

"Hmph!"

"Taking an exam isn't about knowing the most and therefore necessarily getting the highest score!"

"Answering techniques are crucial!"

"As long as I make full use of my time, this time..."

"I'll win!"

The instant that thought arose in her mind, a familiar voice resounded throughout the classroom.

"Teacher, I'm finished. Can I hand in my paper early?"

Su Qiangwei abruptly raised her head and found Ma Ran raising his hand without looking to either side.

"?"

The cold, indifferent, stern invigilator had clearly been caught off guard by this unexpected move.

The man walked expressionlessly to Ma Ran, picked up Ma Ran's exam paper and answer sheet, and skimmed them. A trace of surprise appeared on his face.

"Concentrate and answer the questions properly."

Invigilator Ah Da's first sentence was directed at the other examinees, while his second was directed at Ma Ran: "You may leave early, but please don't leave the school grounds. Be prepared to take the next exam at any time."

"Understood. Thank you for the reminder."

After politely replying, Ma Ran leisurely sauntered out of the classroom.

"..."

Su Qiangwei narrowed her eyes at Ma Ran's retreating back, her teeth grinding audibly.

What brand of trash bag was this guy?

How could he be so good at bluffing?

"The Chinese exam is over. All examinees, stop writing immediately."

Other than Ma Ran, none of the students knew the significance of this exam.

It was not a final exam, let alone the college entrance examination. Although the school took it seriously, everyone else paid little attention to it and cooperatively put down their pens.

"You have five minutes to rest."

Invigilator Ah Er stared expressionlessly at the examinees in the classroom. "In five minutes, the English test will begin. Anyone who needs a beverage to stay alert may take one."

Su Qiangwei ran out of the classroom at once and spotted Ma Ran strolling around in the small garden.

"You were just writing nonsense, weren't you?"

"No."

"I don't believe you. I'm going to test you."

"ACBBD, DDAAA, CABBC, DDDDA."

"???"

"These are the correct answers to the first twenty multiple-choice questions. If you remember your own answers, I can recite all one hundred and fifty answers for you to use as a reference."

Ma Ran's tone was calm. "If there's a question you couldn't answer, you can ask me."

Comparing answers was quite devastating to one's mental state.

Su Qiangwei's reaction made that obvious.

Ma Ran's well-intentioned answer left the girl clutching the nearby parasol tree, and it took her a long time to recover.

"Time was so tight that no one could even finish the questions. Who would be bored enough to memorize something like that?"

"Trying to trick me and make me perform poorly? Impossible!"

After saying this, Su Qiangwei stomped angrily back into the classroom and gulped down an entire bottle of cola.

"You've already lost."

Through the window, Ma Ran's gaze fell on Su Qiangwei's profile. "This spot is an important part of my plan. I won't give it to anyone."

As a Reborn One, and also someone who had once participated in this exam, Ma Ran had a deep impression of many of the questions.

After learning the significance of this exam, Ma Ran had specifically used his authority to open the sealed archives.

From beginning to end, he carefully reviewed every question and answer from this exam.

After obtaining the God of Scholars medal through his acting ability, Ma Ran only needed to dig the original questions and reference answers out of his sealed memories one by one to guarantee himself a perfect score.

"An outstanding tree attracts the wind, and the wind will destroy it"?

That was because the tree was not sturdy enough.

"Wise Ma Ran" would perform miracles before the public, and his name would spread throughout the world.

"Actor Ma Ran" would guide the tide of the era from behind the scenes and face the coming crisis of civilizational extinction!

He wanted it all!

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