Zhou Siyu heard these words and instantly felt a lump in her throat.
Is it so easy to just attend No. 1 High School?
With the level of education in this town, it would be strange if anyone could get into No. 1 High School.
She suppressed the discomfort in her heart and patiently explained to Zhou Lanfang, "Aunt, with my grades, at No. 1 High School, I would only be considered average. But if I were at No. 2 High School, I’d be one of the top students, valued by the teachers. It would carry just as much prestige when mentioned; why would I want to be a common blade of grass at No. 1 High School when I can be a treasured gem at No. 2 High School?"
"But everyone says that No. 1 High School is the best high school in Licheng." Zhou Lanfang was persuaded by Zhou Siyu, yet she felt that even being the worst student at No. 1 High School was a testament to ability.
Merely saying her daughter was studying at No. 1 High School was prestigious enough.
"The tuition at No. 1 High School is expensive." Zhou Siyu’s face showed worry, "There are so many students with excellent grades there; the teachers wouldn’t pay much attention to me. In that case, I might not even be able to get into university. But at No. 2 High School, I would get more attention, and who knows, I might even make it to Beijing University. By then, that would be far more prestigious than just being a student at No. 1 High School."
Zhou Siyu spoke with such seriousness that Zhou Lanfang, not knowledgeable about these matters, slowly started to think there was reason in what Siyu said. But then a thought struck her, "But what does that have to do with me changing my clothes?"
"No need to go back and change now, let’s just give Gu Jianbin some face. This outfit was mended by his mom, and he surely knows. If we run into each other at school, based on this favor alone, he’ll have to take care of me a bit."
While saying this, Zhou Siyu’s face flushed slightly, "Aunt, when I look for a partner in the future, shouldn’t I find someone from the city with decent conditions? Gu Jianbin isn’t bad-looking, and his academic performance is good. If he and I become an item, wouldn’t that mean I could wear any of his family’s clothes that I want?"
She was determined to go to college and marry into a good life in the city, but she also understood that finding a tycoon from the TV shows was not realistic.
People look for matches of equal social status.
However, finding a man with a small business and prospects was still possible, and she could still live a good life with him in the future.
"She’s not much to look at, but her son indeed is good-looking." Being quite young, Zhou Siyu hadn’t thought in that direction. Zhou Lanfang, influenced by Wang Erfeng always boasting about her son, felt a bit sour and consequently didn’t like Gu Jianbin much. Now hearing Zhou Siyu speak so highly of him, she suddenly felt that Gu Jianbin might indeed be quite suitable.
Good-looking with a family business that ensured a comfortable life, excellent in studies – after some thought, he really did seem like a good match for her Siyu.
"Aunt, Gu Jianbin seems to think quite highly of me too. After I get into No. 2 High School later this year, there might really be an opportunity to develop something with him. Compared to that, what’s three bucks? Just consider it an investment."
Zhou Lanfang’s mood improved, and she said cheerfully, "Siyu is smart indeed. How come I never thought of this? You haven’t wasted your time studying; you have a head for investment."
The clothes might have been mended, but unless inspected closely from the inside, the repair wouldn’t be noticed. They could still be worn like new. Thinking it over, they weren’t losing out on anything. Googlᴇ search 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭·𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢·𝗇𝗲𝘵
If the two kids really got together, it would all be in the family.
Seeing Zhou Lanfang persuaded, Zhou Siyu breathed a sigh of relief. The two strolled towards the market while dreaming big dreams.
"Aunt, look at this city, shopping is convenient, there’s no need to wear rain boots when it rains, and I’ve heard that the toilets are all flushable – it’s so much more comfortable than the countryside."
"I’ll definitely need money for my studies now. You and Uncle can invest in me first. Once I start making money, I’ll bring you both here to live a good life."