Chapter 44 Another New Student Angela turned towards the sound and saw two elderly men in suits who had just sat down, smiling at her. The men in suits in front of them were also looking back at her. Did they hear what I just said?
As she hesitated, one of the elderly men with silver hair and a youthful face asked, âYou took a sip and determined that senna leaves had been added to the water?â
Now, Angela was certain that everyone had heard her. She wasnât afraid to admit it. If it werenât for Jessicaâs mental state, she would have reported it to the teacher earlier.
She nodded. âYes, I am sensitive to the smell of medicine, and this bottle of water was opened in advance.
The two elderly men exchanged glances, a glint of light flashing in their eyes. âAre you a medical student? I donât think Iâve seen you before, one of the elderly men asked.
Angela slightly raised her eyebrows, a hint of expectation in her eyes. âNo, Iâm in the Foreign Language Department, but Iâm planning to take the exam to transfer to the medical department next month.â
âGood, thatâs great!â The elderly manâs mouth widened into a grin, looking pleased.
Listening to his response, Angela suddenly felt that this elderly man was somewhat similar to Bruce.
The other elderly man looked at her curiously. âWhy did you pour out half of the drink just now?â
Angela looked around and unconsciously lowered her voice as if she was about to share a secret with the elderly men. Generally speaking, criminals love to return to the scene of the crime. I poured out half a bottle of water to make the person who drugged the water think that my friend had drunk it, hoping that they would reveal themselves.â
She wanted to observe who would pay attention to the drink, but after a while, she didnât notice anything. It was the people next to her who discovered her first..
âYou are quite thoughtful, and with your sensitivity to medicine, you will make a good medical student. Study hard in the future.â
âOkay.â Angela, eager to find the person who drugged the water, brushed off the two elderly men. If it werenât for this incident involving medical issues, she would have been happy to chat with them for a while.
She turned her head away, and the elderly men began to whisper to each other.
âTerence, it seems like youâre going to have another exceptional student. This young lady is both perceptive and virtuous!â
Terence chuckled. âI didnât expect to come across such a promising student while attending a Brundelian speech competition. Itâs fortunate that sheâs going to study medicine. Otherwise, I would have to find a way to convince her to switch!â
The other elderly man noticed that Terence was in a much better mood, so he cautiously brought up a matter. âBy the way, the person you asked me to find last time has been located, but unfortunately.. Professor Fisher passed away half a year ago.â
1/3 Wed, 28 FLD Chapter 44 Another New Student Terence Fuchs, the elderly man, was stunned, unable to believe it. Tears welled up in his eyes, and after a while, he let out a deep sigh. âWhen I said goodbye to Professor Fisher, I thought I would see her again soon. Who knew that in the blink of an eye, more than a decade had passed, and that goodbye turned out to be a farewell.â
âAh, my condolences, Terence. Professor Fisher taught you so much, and now youâre a medical teacher. passing on what she taught to promising students. If she knew about this, she would be happy Terence nodded heavily, but there was a hint of sadness on his face compared to before.
While the people below the stage were filled with sorrow, the competition on the stage continued enthusiastically.
Angelaâs gaze swept over Jessica on the stage, then around the room before finally settling on a person in the corner. Stella was frowning at Jessica on the stage, then her gaze fell on the halfâempty bottle of water on the table, looking confused.
Angelaâs gaze became as sharp as a knife when she realized that Stella was involved. She noticed Stellaâs discomfort and hurriedly ran away. Angelaâs suspicions were confirmed when she saw Fanny waiting to go on stage. Is she involved in this, too?
Stella isnât participating in the speech competition, so why would she harm Jess?
Jessicaâs performance was outstanding. As soon as she stepped on stage, she outshone the other contestants. The audience was captivated by her and listened attentively.
However, an accident occurred in an instant.
The banner above the stage suddenly fell, causing gasps from the audience. Jessica narrowly avoided being hit on the head by the thick wooden stick. Angela immediately stood up, ready to rush over. But Jessica quickly regained her composure upon seeing Angelaâs anxious expression. She effortlessly entertained the audience with a few jokes in fluent Brundelian, turning the mishap into a lighthearted moment. When she finished her speech, the applause was thunderous.
Angela hurried to the stage to meet Jessica, but she saw Fanny and Stella quickly disappear.
âAngela, Iâm fine! Did you see how well I performed? I feel like Iâll win first place!â Jessica reassured Angela as soon as she stepped off the stage.
Angela checked Jessica and found that she was unharmed, which relieved her. âWhy did the banner suddenly fall?â
This question puzzled not only Angela, but also others. Concerned that it might harm someone else, several logistics staff members rushed over to investigate. They discovered that the rope used to hoist the banner had not been properly tied and had come loose.
âHow could you be so careless? You canât even tie a rope properly. Thankfully, it didnât hit any students!â
âIâm sorry, but itâs really strange. I remember tying three knots,â one of the logistics staff members. apologized hurriedly.
Angelaâs eyelid twitched. When no one was looking, she pulled Jessica to the other side of the banner to investigate. There were indeed three knotsâtight knots that couldnât be untied without force.
âAngela?â Jessica sensed that something was wrong and became worried.
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+15 Free Coins âItâs alright. Letâs find a teacher and ask them to review the surveillance footage,â Angela suggested, convinced that this incident was connected to Fanny and Stella.
Using such despicable methods and almost hurting Jess, I wonât let them get away with it easily! she thought, and she was about to leave with Jessica when someone unexpectedly blocked their path.
âAngela Kins, why are you checking the surveillance?â Stella asked in a highâpitched voice, drawing the attention of many people.
âDonât you know why weâre reviewing the surveillance? Itâs quite obvious,â Angela replied sarcastically.
Stella appeared slightly uncomfortable. âWhat nonsense are you talking about?â
Angela sneered and tried to walk past her, but Stella suddenly rushed forward and forcefully grabbed both of them. âYouâre not going anywhere!â