At this time, high school could only be attended through official examinations—In previous years, Xia Chuyi had studied in the countryside and had barely learned anything. By the time she reached junior high, she had taken on all the responsibilities of the second household, cared for Mother Xia, and neglected her studies.
Logically, she shouldn't have been able to attend high school, but Uncle Xia had pulled many strings to secure her a special admission quota for children of martyrs.
Because she wasn't a regular student, Liu Chunya, who paid high fees to study, intentionally or unintentionally regarded her as a competitor—from appearances to academics.
Unfortunately, in neither respect could Liu Chunya surpass her.
Xia Chuyi was still reminiscing when she heard Liu Chunya continue angrily, "Xia Chuyi, you're in such a hurry to get married in your teens, don't you find it embarrassing? I find it embarrassing!"
Embarrassed by getting married?