Guangwai Wouldn't Accept Her

On this particular day, Guangwai Middle School seemed unnaturally quiet compared to the vibrant buzz at Renhe Middle School.

Standing high above the grounds, Principal Li's eyes fixated on the massive banner across the street, a banner that only fueled his mounting frustration.

How could a promising student—someone who was both academically gifted and well-behaved—possibly leave the city's best school to join that school across the way?

And now, to add insult to injury, she had become the provincial top scorer. This was an affront to his pride that he simply could not comprehend.

Down the road, Renhe was enjoying its moment in the spotlight: the sound of gongs and drums filled the air, firecrackers popped, and the entire atmosphere was electric with excitement.

Even the education officials who had long been loyal to Guangwai had been invited over to the rival school.