Chapter 25: Ranked First

“Does everyone want to know who this person is?” In fact, those who had already seen the rankings knew who I was, but they still didn’t know what she looked like. Upon hearing the principal’s words, everyone started to become curious. They shouted from below, “We want to know!” The principal gestured for them to quiet down. “Alright, let's invite the student who came to our school and immediately ranked first. Shall we?” The principal proudly raised his head and shouted to the audience, “Let’s welcome our Wendy to the stage.” Hearing the principal’s call, Wendy stood up and walked toward the stage. Upon seeing her, the audience applauded at first and then began to discuss among themselves. “Wasn’t it said that she got in through connections? How could she rank first?” “Yeah, to be able to take first place as soon as she arrives... Gavin was known as a prodigy, and he was easily surpassed?” Soon, the doubts grew louder, and even the principal on stage could hear them. He