Back then, her mom had made it clear early in the morning that if she didn't rank among the top five in her grade, she would have to follow the family's arrangements.
She studied hard, so hard...
She woke up earlier than her classmates and stayed up later than them.
But because she wasn't very smart, studying felt so difficult it drove her to despair.
And Tangtang? She was one of those naturally intelligent people.
Just by listening in class and without even looking at the books after school, she could easily rank first.
Back then, she couldn't help but feel resentful towards the world and others.
Later on...
One time, overcome with unrestrained grief, she initiated a conversation with Tangtang, and the two became friends.
With two years of tutoring from Tangtang, she achieved what she has today.
In Fang Xiaoyun's eyes, Lin Tang was not only a friend but also a benefactor.
Lin Tang met her friend's bright eyes and smiled pleasantly.