"Hmm?" The old man leaned in, squinting at the screen. "Where?"
"Try changing the 3 to a 6."
Dubiously, the old man tried it. To his astonishment, the data processed almost instantly.
"Juniper, you understand code?" he asked, staring at her in amazement. He'd been stuck on that tiny error for half a month, and she'd spotted it in a single glance. The mind of a top scorer was truly something else!
"Hmm?" Juniper was happily munching on her spicy jerky, in a great mood. "A little," she nodded.
A little? That meant she had a solid foundation. Combined with her high IQ, if she was willing to work hard, she would undoubtedly become a great asset to the country. Maybe… maybe she could even be like his master, becoming an international computing giant at a young age, excelling in programming, data science, and software development.
What a shame. The thought of his 'late' master made the old man feel a pang of sadness. He grabbed a snack to lift his spirits.
For her help, the old man happily gifted Juniper a few more snacks. "Make sure you read the introductory materials I gave you," he said sternly as they walked out after the session. "I'll be quizzing you tomorrow."
"Got it," Juniper replied cheerfully, her arms full of her snack bribe.
"Professor Tucker."


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