Once the results of the National College Entrance Examination were released, universities across the country quickly sprang into action.
The top 100 scores in each province were still kept confidential, but that didn't stop the universities from already knowing who the top performers were. The battle for top talent began.
Early in the morning, the phones of the Qin family's children were ringing off the hook.
The president of A University called Qin Ren: "Qin, you're already a PhD student at our school, you know exactly what we're capable of. How about we ask your sister to join us here? Then you two will be alumni together. No one else can match the relationship you two have."
It was clear the president had done his homework and knew exactly what would appeal to Qin Ren.
The president of B University called Qin Er: "We've gathered the funds for this year. Let us know when your sister is ready to auction herself off, and make sure you tell us first."