16-year-old Hong Siyu still didn't want to believe in miracles.
She had always believed in her mother's teachings, adhering to the principles of "no such thing as a free lunch" and "he who does not work, neither shall he eat," firmly maintaining that all gains are the result of hard work and effort.
Even when she encountered a Remnant Beast attack in ninth grade and met a Magical Girl, she always felt it was just a fluke, that her future life wouldn't cross paths with such extraordinary things again, and that she would continue with her ordinary life.
And for this reason, after diligent study, she was admitted to Fangting City's best high school with extremely outstanding grades.
Everything seemed to be back on track, and following this path, she was bound to continue as an honors student. She would get into a better institution of higher education, receive a better education and diploma there, and then find a well-paying job, eventually becoming a mature member of society.