Next to Willow was Hank, who was grinning like a puppy and holding a thermos. Meanwhile, Theodore stood behind him, weighed down with bags of all sizes.Miranda then quickly looked away as she and Willow weren't exactly close."Hey, Miranda!" Madison waved from a distance, jogging over with a large,
"With all this time left, why don't we try looking for some rare plants?" Miranda suggested. Plus, who wouldn't want a perfect score?"Sure, I'm in!" Madison said enthusiastically. "Honestly, I don't care much about 100 or 80; I just want to hang out with you guys!"After a short rest, the three set
It was a vast expanse of Canavalia vines!"Come over here! There's an entire stretch of wild Canavalia vines!" Miranda turned back excitedly, and Madison and Sebastian rushed over as soon as they heard the news.These Canavalia vines were highly prized vines. They originated in the mountain valleys
Miranda had no choice but to find shelter from the rain. Knowing the risk of lightning, she avoided taking cover under a tree.In the brief flash of lightning that illuminated the sky, she spotted a waist-high rock nearby, which had a small natural hollow. It was just big enough for one person to sq
"Alright!" Madison said to Sebastian.The two of them immediately took off, sprinting toward the nearest section, which was Area A. Along the way, they ran into Hank and his group.Noticing their urgency, Hank sensed something was up. With a mix of old grudges and new spite, he decided to block thei
Hank practically jumped forward to mock Theodore. "Are you stupid? At this hour, the staff have all gone home! You think you'll find anyone?"Theodore scratched his head, looking a bit conflicted before finally deciding, "Whether or not they're there, we still have to try! We can't just stand around
At that moment, Paul was attending an academic conference. Night had fully fallen, and it was nearing 7:00 pm. The conference was reaching its conclusion, and when the host called his name, Paul stepped up to the podium to deliver the closing remarks.During his speech, his phone vibrated twice, but
The moonlight was bright and clear, with a cold wind howling outside. Inside the bar, though, it was warm as summer.Calvin had organized a gathering, and a group of people were deeply engrossed in a high-stakes card game."Two against one, I win! Haha, your Ferrari's mine!""You're cheating! Let's
Elizabeth was pacing back and forth anxiously in the adjacent room. She glanced at her watch more than ten times in the last minute. She bit her lip as the quiet environment amplified the unease in her heart. She reached for her phone several times, but she put it back on the table in the end. Whe
Miranda sneered coldly. "Does this mean any woman with a bit of achievement must have climbed her way up by sleeping with men in your eyes? Speaking of which, let's just take a look at Dr. Rachel Browne from Echo Bay Institute of Technology. "Not only is she one of the country's top astrophysicists
Paul came looking for Miranda after asking a waiter for directions. Unexpectedly, he saw Wyatt chasing Miranda just as he approached. Paul blurted out those words in that moment of urgency when he saw Wyatt reaching out to grab her. Wyatt's hand froze in midair. Meanwhile, Miranda was momentarily
"Mind having a chat?" Wyatt asked.Although Miranda felt puzzled, she maintained a smile on her face. "I don't mind, but we don't seem to be in the same academic field.""Didn't you say during your speech at the forum yesterday that the charm of research comes from interdisciplinary collaboration? I
These old-timers like Crosby weren't strangers to trying to matchmake Paul, whether setting him up with relatives or pairing him with students. Over the years, they had tried countless times, and Paul's answer was always the same. "Not considering it at the moment."Crosby hadn't planned on bringing
The night was deep, with the moonlight shining brightly.The academic banquet was held in the hotel's largest grand hall. It was chosen for convenience since the attendees could retreat to their rooms for a quick rest before returning. There were no red carpets, no flowers, and no luxury cars. Only
"What is this?" Miranda had an inkling of what it might be, but she kept her emotions in check and asked.The staff member smiled faintly. "Ms. Sutton, you're exceptional. We look forward to your presence at tonight's academic banquet." With that, he turned and walked away.She looked down at the i
Miranda had found a shell. Though she wasn't sure what type it was, the mix of purple and orange was especially beautiful.She waved at Paul excitedly. "Dr. Jefferson! Come and look at this!" She looked like a child who had just found treasure and was eager to share it with her friend.He quickly wa
First, biology was Christine's main area of influence—her stronghold, so to speak. Given their shared connection, everyone was willing to give Miranda an opportunity to speak.After all, who wouldn't appreciate a talented student? Even if she wasn't their mentee, she was still a promising young tale