Chloe, Noah’s childhood friend, used witchcraft to exchange ten years of her life for my Certified Senior Real Estate Broker Exam passing qualification. She quickly became a top-tier real estate broker, pulling in over a million dollars a year. Meanwhile, I was reported for cheating, blacklisted from the entire industry, and ended up homeless. I turned to Noah for help, but he looked at me with disbelief. “You’re useless and couldn’t pass on your own, and now you’re slandering Chloe? I never thought you’d be this kind of person!” I had no way to defend myself. Chloe sued me for defamation, and Noah even testified against me in court. I was ultimately sentenced to ten years. Noah and Chloe promptly announced their engagement on social media. They were just waiting for their honeymoon to end before starting their new jobs. In a daze, I fell into a river and drowned. When I opened my eyes again, I was back one week before the Certified Senior Real Estate Broker Exam. I tossed my admission ticket into the trash with a flick of my wrist, then signed up for the janitorial staff training test instead. If Chloe wants to trade ten years of her life for my Certified Senior Real Estate Broker qualification, then let her go for it!
“Today, I’m announcing my exam category to everyone! It’s the Certified Senior Real Estate Broker Exam! This is my 23rd day of studying, and the exam is just one week away!” My body tensed as those familiar words echoed from the live stream on my phone. I instantly realized: I’d been reborn. When Chloe revealed her exam choice, the live chat exploded. “OMG! Isn’t that exam notorious for its ridiculously low pass rate? Like, one percent?” “The streamer’s lost her mind! People who’ve prepped for years wouldn’t dare take that, and she thinks she’s ready after a month?” “Subscribed! Can’t wait for the meltdown when she posts her results.” Most of the comments were skeptical, mocking Chloe for being overconfident. “Seriously? What’s wrong with these people, hating on Chloe like this?” Noah, my boyfriend, was fuming, frantically reporting every single comment that trashed Chloe. “They just don’t know how smart Chloe is!” I couldn’t help but sneer. Anyone who’d ever studied for it knew. No matter how brilliant you were, passing the Certified Senior Real Estate Broker Exam with only 30 days of study was impossible. In my past life, Chloe was a travel blogger who never really took off. Riding the wave of the booming real estate market, she loudly declared online that she was determined to pass the lowest-pass-rate Certified Senior Real Estate Broker Exam after just 30 days of studying. It definitely drew a ton of attention, but just like now, it was almost all hate. But when the results came out, Chloe–who’d been traveling the whole time–actually passed the exam on her first try and got her license. It caused a sensation! She gained millions of followers. Meanwhile, I, the one whose qualification she’d swapped, ended up in prison for exam fraud. I pleaded my innocence everywhere, only to be met with sneers like, “You’re just desperate to pass!” Lost in thought, Chloe approached me after ending her stream, asking curiously about the exam category I’d signed up for. Before I could even speak, Noah jumped in to answer. Chloe feigned surprise. “Cassie, we actually signed up for the same Certified Senior Real Estate Broker Exam!” “You’ve been preparing for a year, and you even aced the mock tests. You’re definitely going to pass and land a great job earning a million a year!” Noah said, his face full of adoration. “That’s not necessarily true. Chloe, you’re naturally smart and pick things up fast. Who passes first is still up in the air.” Chloe covered her mouth, giggling delicately. I clenched my fists. In my last life, I was so stupid, I didn’t even notice their secret affair. Chloe pulled a set of practice questions from her bag and handed them to me. “Oh, Cassie, these are practice questions for the Certified Senior Real Estate Broker Exam. Study hard, and you’ll definitely be fine.” Noah’s eyes were filled with admiration. “Chloe, you’re seriously too kind! You’re rivals, yet you’re willing to share. Cassie, aren’t you going to thank Chloe properly? You’re getting such a good deal.” I was getting a good deal? Chloe just wanted to make sure I passed the exam smoothly, to ensure her plan went off without a hitch. I saw right through her. I sneered. “I don’t need them.” Chloe stood there awkwardly. Noah, unable to stand Chloe being upset, immediately snapped at me. “Chloe was kind enough to share her materials with you, and that’s your attitude?!” “Apologize to her right now!” Chloe’s eyes welled up as she explained. “Cassie, are you upset because Noah is going with me on a trip to another state tomorrow? It’s okay, I can go by myself.” Noah instinctively frowned and retorted. “No way! You’re a girl traveling alone; how could I be at ease?” I almost forgot about this. In my previous life, during the week leading up to the exam, Chloe didn’t study. Instead, she took advantage of her growing follower count to film videos everywhere. Noah, ever the ‘protector,’ insisted on accompanying her. Worried about affecting Noah’s study routine, I pulled out all the stops to stop him from going, making sure he focused on studying. In the end, Noah passed the exam and got his license, while I was left with nothing but resentment. Now, if he’s so determined to ruin himself, why should I stop him? “But…” Chloe hesitated, glancing at me, feigning difficulty. “Perfect, I’m actually planning to go out too,” I said calmly. Noah looked at me, annoyed. “You’re going to tag along with us? Cassie, don’t be so pathetic! Chloe and I have known each other for over a decade. If anything was going to happen between us, do you really think it would have waited for you?” I tore up my Certified Senior Real Estate Broker Exam admission ticket with a swift motion and tossed it into the trash, a smile playing on my lips. “Don’t get the wrong idea. Whatever you two do has nothing to do with me. I’m going out on my own.”
“No way!” Chloe shrieked instinctively. Realizing her reaction was too strong, Chloe forced a strained laugh. “The exam is in just one week. Cassie, you should really stay and study hard. How else will you pass?” I shot back, mercilessly. “Why are you so invested in my grades?” Noah frowned, looking at me. “Chloe was giving you kind advice, and that’s wrong?” I was completely speechless. “Who cares? You should worry about yourself.” I turned to leave. Chloe, her eyes red, grabbed my arm. “Cassie, it’s all my fault, please don’t be angry…” I instinctively pulled my hand away, and Chloe stumbled, collapsing onto the ground. Noah instantly exploded with rage, shoving me to the ground. I landed hard, a sharp pain shooting through my knees. For a moment, I couldn’t get back up. Noah looked flustered for a second, but then quickly recomposed himself, speaking coldly. “Consider that a lesson. You need to seriously reflect on your behavior!” “I’m laying it out now: if you don’t pass this exam, don’t even think about being my girlfriend anymore!” With that, Noah grabbed Chloe and stormed off. I stared intensely at their retreating backs. Go ahead, enjoy your smugness for a few more days. We’ll see who really needs to reflect. I went home, packed my things, and left. Having prepped for a year, I knew the immense pressure of the competition; I’d never relaxed for a moment. It was a rare chance to really let loose and have some fun. I lay on the beach, soaking up the sun, occasionally checking my phone. Chloe was always live-streaming. Every time I tuned in, Noah was right there by Chloe’s side. They were having a blast, squeezing in all sorts of couple challenges. Chloe spent her days filming travel videos and live-streaming. Only at 10 PM would she transform into a ‘study influencer,’ pretending to study for an hour, always on the same page of her textbook. I didn’t head home until the day before the exam. The next morning, I spotted them from a distance at the exam venue entrance. Both of them looked completely drained. Chloe was in flip-flops, yawning. Noah didn’t look much better, sporting massive dark circles under his eyes. I knew exactly why. Last night, Chloe had streamed about finding a balance between work and play, saying she needed to relax before the exam, and dragged Noah into an all-night gaming session. This time, I was just waiting to see what ‘miracle’ they’d pull off. After the exam, I blocked Noah and didn’t unblock him until the day the results were released. Noah stormed over to my place, furious. “Where the hell have you been?! I’ve been going crazy looking for you! Why wouldn’t you answer my calls?!” I brushed him off casually, and Noah immediately pressed me for my score. I pulled out the screenshot I’d already photoshopped and said blandly. “99.” The moment the words left my mouth, Chloe’s face lit up with barely contained excitement. Noah was ecstatic. He rushed over and hugged me, exclaiming excitedly. “That high?! You must be the top scorer on the Certified Senior Real Estate Broker Exam!” “I knew you could do it!” I instinctively took two steps back, making an excuse that I needed to prepare for upcoming company interviews before leaving. That evening, Chloe couldn’t resist going live. “Guess what score I got on the exam?” The chat immediately blew up with all sorts of guesses. Chloe shook her head mysteriously, a smile she couldn’t hide spreading across her face. “It’s a 99! The highest score on the Certified Senior Real Estate Broker Exam so far!” Netizens weren’t stupid. Aside from a few congratulatory messages, most people were skeptical. “No screenshot, no proof? Big talker!” “Every other high-scoring Certified Senior Real Estate Broker influencer studies ten hours a day! But I saw the streamer just playing around constantly.” “The streamer is seriously overselling herself! Do you even know what it means to pass with zero experience after 30 days? If it’s true, I’ll eat dirt on live stream.” Facing the skepticism, Chloe didn’t bother to argue much, full of confidence. “I achieved this score through my own genuine effort. Besides, what century are we in? Who still studies rigidly?” “My unique ‘happy learning’ method lets you pass exams while having fun. After I land that million-dollar-a-year real estate manager job at a top company, I’ll come back and share my joy with all of you.” The Certified Senior Real Estate Broker qualification was just the first hurdle; next came the company interviews. I raised an eyebrow. This time, I was eager to see how she’d pull it off!
In the days that followed, I set myself a rigorous schedule. I woke up at five in the morning and kept doing practice questions, studying until the early hours. On the very day my interviews concluded, Noah’s call came through impatiently, asking about them. After I gave him a positive answer, Noah’s barely contained excitement was palpable through the phone. Ten days later, the interview results from the industry-leading company were announced. At the same time, I received a text message on my phone, reporting for a temporary janitorial position. I immediately posted a social media update visible only to Chloe. “After a year of preparation, I finally passed the exam and company interviews. A new beginning.” The post included a picture of my score and the text message notifying me of my new job. The next day, as I went to my room to pack, Noah, with a grim face, blocked my way. Noah gnashed his teeth, seething with rage. “Cassie, do you have any shame?! You didn’t even attend the company interviews, so how dare you pretend you got a job?!” My heart tightened. How did he know? Just as I grew tense, Noah continued. “And don’t think I don’t know this: Chloe was the one who scored 99! How dare you pass off her achievement as your own?!” I quickly pulled out my phone to check. Sure enough, the job notification text I’d received yesterday was gone. It seemed Chloe had already used her dark ritual, exchanging ten years of her life to swap my janitorial position. I couldn’t help but curve my lips into a smile. Seeing this, Noah became even more enraged. “You dare smile? You’re absolutely shameless!” I sneered. “We’re breaking up right now! You can be with Chloe!” Noah hadn’t expected this reaction from me and panicked. “Fine! If you want to break up, then break up! Don’t come crying back!” I watched him leave with cold eyes. That evening, just as expected, Chloe eagerly announced her Certified Senior Real Estate Broker Exam pass on her live stream, even showing the acceptance text message from the industry-leading company. “Holy crap, she actually passed!” “OMG, please share your secret! I’d pay 9999 dollars for it!” The chat was filled with praise for Chloe. Her live stream’s popularity skyrocketed, hitting number one in trending. Chloe clearly perked up at the mention of money. She cleared her throat. “I’m not doing this for the money. I mainly want to help more students pass the exam. I’ll share my study methods with everyone when I get a chance.” “I’m starting my new job next week. I’ll do a live stream from there on my first day. No one can doubt me then, right?!” In a flash, it was my reporting day. I put on a suit, tied my hair into a high ponytail, and set off, feeling invigorated. Just as I reached the company entrance, I heard a furious shout. “You seriously don’t give up! You actually followed me here.”
I couldn’t even be bothered to lift an eyelid. “First, who’d be chasing you? I’m here to report for work.” “Second, did you pass the Certified Senior Real Estate Broker Exam and interview for this company?” This time around, without my supervision, Noah had been playing around with Chloe constantly, living carefree. Unsurprisingly, he scored the lowest possible mark and didn’t get his certificate. “You!” Annoyance flashed across Noah’s face. “Report for what?” “Are you delusional because you failed the exam?” Chloe apologized somewhat meekly. “Cassie, I’m sorry. I know you worked incredibly hard preparing for a year. I just sort of tried it out, and somehow, I passed everything…” Noah pulled Chloe into his arms, glaring at me. “Enough! You’re useless yourself, and you’re still trying to play dirty! What did Chloe do wrong? Was it her fault for being too smart?” I watched the two of them calmly. Chloe was taking this seriously, even bringing a dedicated assistant to help her live stream and edit videos. Chloe turned back and started explaining to her live audience. “Everyone, please don’t blame her. She studied for a year and didn’t pass, so she’s just a bit upset. She really did try her best.” Chloe said not to criticize me, all while subtly directing her live camera toward me. Noah scoffed. “Effort? You call studying for a year and getting 38 points ‘effort’? That’s a new one.” “And you only got that 38 by cheating!” 38 points? Exam fraud? That was Chloe’s score in my past life. It seemed Chloe had not only swapped my score but also dumped her own abysmal score on me, even pinning a cheating accusation on top of it. I bowed my head, desperately trying to suppress my laughter. The live chat exploded with frantic messages. “She cheated and only got 38 points?” “Studying for a year and getting that score? If that were me, I’d just walk into traffic. What’s the point of living?” “How can someone be such trash, and still have the nerve to claim this job is hers? She doesn’t even have half the brains the streamer does.” A flicker of triumph crossed Chloe’s eyes as she feigned regret. “It seems the Certified Senior Real Estate Broker Exam truly depends on natural talent. I never expected to pass after just 30 days. It’s a shame you studied for a year and got this result.” “But no matter what, you shouldn’t have cheated! That’s a permanent stain on your record!” I stared steadily at her. “You know in your heart, this score isn’t mine. I didn’t cheat.” Noah lost his temper completely. “No matter how much you try to argue, it’s useless! Once the investigation results are out, you’ll be permanently banned from taking any exams!” Just then, a staff member poked their head out of an office, asking curiously. “Who among you is here to report for duty today?” “Me!” Chloe and I answered simultaneously. The staff member glanced at the form in their hand, frowning as they spoke. “How are there two of you? The form only lists one person, named…” “Chloe.” Chloe answered loudly, her face beaming with triumph. As she passed me, she lowered her voice. “Truth is, what good was your year of hard work? I just had to pay the price to make it mine.” “You might as well just accept your 38-point score and the consequences of cheating.” I said calmly. “Admit what? That score isn’t mine.” Chloe looked at me with pity. “Even if you don’t admit it, who’s going to believe you? People will just think you’re making excuses…” I looked utterly innocent. “But I didn’t even take the exam!” “What?” Chloe’s eyes widened, and a bad feeling instantly washed over her. “No way, then this position…” A slight smirk played on my lips. “Congratulations, you finally paid a huge price to get this janitorial position that only lasts for three months.”
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