Paper Stars

Gu Zi assumed the box was something the previous owner had bought and barely touched, so she naturally assumed it was empty. Without a thorough inspection, she used it to store her clothes.

"What could possibly be in here? What is it?" She muttered to herself as she opened the compartment. Inside, she found five paper stars, each colored differently with colored pens.

Gu Zi recalled that many girls had a habit of writing on paper stars, a habit she herself had during junior high school.

So, out of habit, she unfolded the paper stars. As expected, each star contained a few sentences, akin to a wish journal. The handwriting was neat and elegant, clearly the previous owner's.

Gu Zi began to read the words:

"Today my teacher told me that I qualify for study abroad. I am thrilled because this is the result of my hard work and selection."