Chapter 38: Ducky, Your Mom’s a Big Star Now 

The principal was bewildered by the sudden swarm of reporters. Were they all here for Evelyn?A discarded woman from the Fu family wouldn’t have the connections to summon so many journalists. 

He stammered, “I didn’t receive any notification about interviews!Everything just now…was an act!What you filmed isn’t real!” 

He tried to smooth things over with the small reporter. “Please, come inside! I’ll give you a tour and tell you about ‘s history!” 

The reporter ignored him.“We’re not here to interview you. We’re here because of what we saw.” 

Then why are you here?” 

Before he finished, she rushed into the crowd surrounding Evelyn. 

Clara 

exclaimed, “What’s going on? Did Evelyn bring reporters for backup?” 

Nash had already posted the video of Zoey lifting Ducky in their group chat.She filmed Evelyn and the 

short clip 

the posting the 

reporters, 

to 

group, tagging Caleb. 

“Big news! Evelyn brought a ton of reporters. She’s causing a scene!” 

One of her friends immediately commented, “That’s outrageous!A country bumpkin can’t change her spots!” 

Nash posted another video.A man in a blue suit approached Evelyn, handing her a red envelope. “I’m from the ALI Math Competition committee. Ms. Jiang Evelyn, congratulations on winning first place in the preliminary round! You’ve earned spot in the finals!” 

Evelyn had expected only one reporter. 

You’re 

the quite 

entourage.“There 

a 

were at least a dozen media outlets. 

Your background is unusual.Winning first place against so many university students, everyone wants to interview you.” 

“The moment I handed you this invitation, the ALI group released the preliminary results online.” Evelyn opened the envelope; it contained her score and ranking.Cameras focused on the invitation. 

“What are they saying?” 

Parents craned their necks.“I heard something about the ALI Math Competition?” 

“That’s 

It’s prestigious competition. a very 

only held 

“What does Evelyn have to do with it?” 

every 

three years!” 

“Didn’t you hear? She won first place!” 

“First place? Seriously?” 

“So many reporters! Evelyn’s going to be famous!” 

More and more people gathered. 

Nash lowered her phone.Had she misheard? Evelyn competed in a national–level 

competition? And won? Impossible! 

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“We learned from MIT that Ms. Jiang entered their gifted program at fourteen. Where were you employed after graduating?” 

Evelyn admitted, “As my resume states, I was a stay–at–home mom for seven years.” Ducky saw the crowd around Evelyn.“What’s going on?” 

A child excitedly ran up to him.“Your mom’s amazing! She won first place in a national math competition!!” 

“My mom said your mom’s trending!She’s a big star now!” 

Yow, Ducky, I envy you!” 

The children gasped.Ducky frowned, muttering, “So what? My dad’s been interviewed too!” Was this her way of winning him back?It was attention–seeking!His grandmother always said women shouldn’t be in the public eye.She’s a clown! 

“She’s a smelly country bumpkin! A 

bad 

Ducky shouted, intending to expose Evelyn. 

Reporters were startled. 

“Whose child is this? So rude!” 

woman!Dramatic and hopeless!!” 

“Ms. Jiang, do you 

know him?” 

Evelyn smiled, shaking her head.“I don’t know that child.” 

Reporters shifted their attention to Zoey.