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Penny became Professor Singh’s apprentice in her first life. Therefore, she knew some sides of this professor, just like how Professor Singh knew some sides of her. He was akin to a father to her, after all, nurturing her and guiding her. Sometimes, he would give her some tough love.
In other words, Professor Singh often finds out things even before Penny confesses or even before she does it. It was the reason she intuitively panicked when Professor Singh gave her that look.
But then, Professor Singh smiled and asked gently. “Miss Penny, how are you?”
Hearing his smile and the change in his tone, Penny mentally patted her chest. She heaved a sigh of relief.
<i>‘</i>Goodness. Right. In this lifetime, I’m still not his apprentice<i>, </i>so no <i>tough </i>love and <i>scolding</i>. There’s nothing <i>to </i>be scared of.”
“I’m okay, Professor. I’ve started school.” Penny quickly recovered from her mini heart attack and smiled charmingly.
“I see. How is it so far?”
“Hmmm. Good!” Penny grinned brightly before she turned her head. Her smile briefly disappeared when she faced ter. “Study.” “Yes, ma’am.” ter didn’t even refute and just hung his head low, answering the question he was answering before Professor Singh arrived.
Seeing this, Professor Singh chuckled. As briefly mentioned
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ter’s part of the bet, and seeing that Penny was with him, he quickly understood Penny was tutoring him. The professor was less worried that ter would end up a ve with such a genius.
tutor.
If <i>only </i><i>ter </i><i>knew </i><i>how </i><i>lucky </i><i>he </i>was <i>to </i><i>be </i><i>tutored </i><i>by </i>his <i>sister</i><i>. </i>
“Miss Penny, did you answer the question I gave you thest time?” he asked quietly so as not to disturb the other brothers.
Penny nodded, but then cautiously nced at As. Seeing that her brother was busy answering with earplugs on, she handed a notebook with both her hands.
Professor Singh almost chuckled at how cute she handed her the notebook as if she was making an offering. He didn’t dwell on it though, checking the content inside the notebook. Her handwriting was beautiful and clean without any traces of inkless notes that would indicate she tore the page before this.
As Professor Singh skimmed the solution, his lips curled up. He nced at Penny, only to see Penny blink at him. He knew she was trying to wink, but failed.
<i>‘</i>Don’t <i>tell</i><b><i>.</i></b>‘ Penny raised a finger in front of her lips and Professor Singh nodded in understanding.
The problem Professor Singh gave Penny during theirst session was the same one he gave As and the rest of the star student section. It was a problem that the academy wouldn’t give because this was an actual problem in the research department that was given in the national examst year, which no one had answered.
This exact problem was the reason no one scored perfect on the
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national examst year.
“This problem <i>is </i>hard because <i>it </i><i>requires </i>an entirely new solution <i>that </i><i>is </i>a mix of three methods. Yet, <i>she </i><i>got </i><i>it </i><i>right </i>in one <i>try</i><i>!</i><i>‘ </i>
Professor Singh’s desire to make Penny his apprentice grew even more. Now, he couldn’t help but wonder if Charles already told Penny about his offer.
‘<i>Right</i>.‘ Curious about how advanced Penny’s intellect was, Professor Singh wrote another problem which was a bit harder than thest one he gave her. He added a note on the side:
[Miss Penny, do you think you can give me the answer in our next session?]
He slid the paper to her, making her brows elevate.
Penny curiously took the piece of paper and read the side note. Averting her eyes to the problem, she wondered, <i>‘</i><i>Should </i><i>I </i><i>give </i><i>him </i>
the answer <i>now</i><i>?</i><i>‘ </i>
Thinking about Professor Singh’s offer, Penny wasn’t afraid he would change his mind. The professor wasn’t someone who would get back on his words so easily. So whether Penny shows off or not, his offer stands. Even so, she didn’t want to risk chances.
Penny peeked at Professor Singh and saw him nod slightly. She pursed her lips and started writing a very long and detailed solution on the paper. Since she had to focus on tutoring ter, she knew she would forget any other homework easily. Her te was full at the moment, and it was much better if she was able to finish what was truly important.
Professor Singh’s offer was the most important for her since he Têxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org.
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was her ticket to independence.
Thirty minutester, Penny stopped writing.
She was about to hand over her paper when she noticed ter
looking in her direction. She turned to her brother, only to see this nk look stered on his face.
<i>‘</i><i>Did </i>his brain overheat again?‘
“Penny, what is this abomination?” ter wondered and pointed at her paper.
On instinct, she covered her paper with her plump hands. “Witchcraft,” and then folded it to give to Professor Singh.
“You finished it, Penny?” the professor asked with a tinge of surprise, and she nodded.
“Professor, I’m not sure if I did it correctly.”
“It’s alright,” it wasn’t like he was expecting her to get it right. He was simply curious.
“Alright.” Professor Singh checked his wristwatch and announced. “As, take some water break. Come back after ten minutes.”
As paused like a statue. He stared at his scratch paper and crumpled it. “I’lle back in ten minutes,” was all he said before
he walked out.
“Is he okay?” Penny murmured, catching the irritation in her
brother’s eyes.
“Can I take a break too?” ter asked, but not to Professor Singh,
but to Penny. “I think I need to touch some grass.”
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Penny’s attention was averted to him and, seeing that exhausted and helpless look on him, she felt a little guilty. They’d been here. even before As came, and ter didn’tin throughout. He
earned the break.
“Come back in ten… minutes…” Before she could even finish, ter already jumped from his seat and sped away.
When As and ter left, Professor Singh cleared his throat to get Penny’s attention. “Miss Penny, may I ask you a question?”
“Yes, Professor?”
“Did your father mention anything to you?”
Penny pursed her lips and nodded. “Yes.”
“I see.” Professor Singh smiled in satisfaction. “Have you made a decision?”
Yes.
The answer she wanted to give was easy. It was only one word with one syble. However, despite wanting to answer, she didn’t.
“Miss Penny, don’t worry,” Professor Singh reassured. “Whatever the decision was, I’ll respect it fully. Moreover, I am not in a rush. You are young, and my offer might havee across to you as abrupt.”
“Actually, professor, I already made a decision.” She already made this decision with or without Professor Singh’s offer. “But right now… there are still some things I want to do.”
ter’s bully was still around and despite getting beaten up, Keith still had the guts to respawn the next day to stir trouble. She had
to make sure he wouldn’t even think of touching ter. As was still studying for the bet and she couldn’t just leave, since she was the one who started the bet. Hugo also promised to give her sweets once he got his allowance, and her parents were having all sorts of problems with their elders.
Penny didn’t want to care for them so much because she didn’t want to get disappointed. However, she still had to do these things. because at the end of the day, being hated by them was also something she didn’t like. It was best not to burn bridges, even though she never nned to cross them.
“I hope you understand, Professor.”
Professor Singh’s heart softened at the thousand unspoken words swirling in her eyes. “Don’t worry, Miss Penny. Like I said, I’m not in a rush. Call me whenever you’re ready. I’ll take you as my
apprentice every day.”
“Thank you, Professor.”
Little did they know, ter, who fled the scene, quickly came back because he forgot something. But then he heard Penny and
Professor Singh’s conversation.
<i>‘</i><i>She’s</i>… leaving?‘
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