Chapter 1

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D Province, Yan City, No.1 Senior High School.

　　The sound of cicadas chirping was chaotic, and under every spot of shade beneath a tree, a group of people could be seen in a tight huddle.
Parents were standing in twos and threes together, each one of them trying to dig information from the one another, while the students beside them gawked at their surroundings.

　　Today was the first day of class for incoming first years for Senior High school.

　　Yao Yi stood in front of the main entrance to the school, her head tilted upwards as she looked at the giant stone sculpture ahead.
It had the words “Number One High School” carved into it, and she had been staring at it for a good ten minutes.

　　She had been looking at it for so long, that the security guard was now suspicious of her motives.
Just as the guard was about to step forward and ask what was the matter,

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　　Yao Yi moved.

　　Her feet were encased in a pair of old Nike sneakers that were covered in mud stains, and on her back she was carrying a backpack with a half-detached Adidas logo.
In her left hand she had a worn-out looking pink leather case,  half a piece of an oily bun in her right and she was also hugging a summer mat to her chest.

　　With her head down, every time she took a step forward, she would raise her right hand and take a huge bite out of her bun.

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　　Yao Yi had completed her Junior High School years at a school in some forgotten corner of Yan City, so she was quite bowled over by the expanse of this Senior High School.
As a result, she soon found herself lost.

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　　The September-sun was not forgiving, and the strength of its rays could make a person’s face burn.

　　Every inch of shade under the trees was being occupied by someone, and practically any potential place of rest had someone there.
As she walked, Yao Yi had no barrier between her and the strong sun, and big fat droplets of sweat fell to the ground with a sizzle as though they would evaporate instantaneously.

　　Unperturbed, Yao Yi absentmindedly wiped away her sweat.
All the while, her eyes scanned her surroundings, she noticed that everyone here looked to be new students like her, and they even had excited parents with them too.

　　She didn’t think she would be able to get any directions from these people, after all everyone seemed to be moving in the same direction.

　　She had already demolished her bun, and spotting a bin nearby, Yao Yi walked over to chuck her rubbish into it.

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　　As she looked up, she caught sight of a long-haired girl, possibly a student, walking in her direction.

　　The girl didn’t have any luggage with her, and her gait was casual, plus she seemed to be headed outside the school, so she was probably a senior.

　　Yao Yi jumped to her feet and rushed ahead,  her head tilted back as she asked, “Greetings Senior, may I ask how do I get to the Dehua Building? ”

　　The long-haired student-like girl shot a glance at the sweat-drenched Yao Yi and pointed towards somewhere to their left.

　　”Just walk all the way in that direction? Yao Yi asked again out of uncertainty.

　　The long-haired student nodded her head, then strode off, she didn’t seem like she wanted to exchange another word with her.

　　”Thank you! ”

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　　Yao Yi called out to the retreating silhouette.

　　After walking some distance to her left, it was only once she passed a lake that she saw the plaque of Dehua Building.

　　Dehua Building wasn’t a classroom building but the office building.
Yao Yi needed to go and see the Director of Admissions, particularly to report her arrival to him.

　　Previously the principal had told them that his office was on the third floor, and that the Director of Admissions could be found on the second floor.

　　Yao Yi couldn’t help replay the words the principal had said when he had been at her house, and slowly began to make her way up with all her luggage.

　　”You must be Yao Yi right? Come on in.
”

　　The moment she reached the second level, a teacher was already standing there waiting for her.

　　”Come, sit down.
You must be melting.” The female teacher pulled Yao Yi into the Admissions Office, rummaged around for a packet of tissues and handed her one.

　　”Thank you Ms.” Replied Yao Yi as she put down her luggage and sat on a chair.

　　……

　　In silence, the two of them locked eyes with each other.

　　Yao Yi was the first to open her mouth and said, “Ms, I’m here to register.
The principal said that…”

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　　A little over-excitedly, the female teacher stopped her there and blurted out, “I know, I know, I saw a picture of you yesterday, you are Yao Yi.
The director left because he had something to attend to, he asked me to wait for you at the entrance.
”

　　This female teacher didn’t really count as a teacher, she had only just graduated from university, and was here for her internship.
So, she wasn’t too familiar with the school either.
As she poured out a cup of water for the seated student, she couldn’t help but discreetly give her the once over.

　　This was one of the seedlings that the school had spent money on obtaining/

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　　For the past three years, the city’s No.
1 Senior High School had failed to produce the no.1 seed of the province, and if this continued, their reputation would take a battering.
Thus, this year the principal had decided on pulling as many from the province’s top 20 to his school.

　　This girl right here, ranked none other than No.
1 among all those other aces.

　　She was dressed simply, and her trousers looked a little faded, probably from being washed too many times.
She had short hair, was skinny and quite tall, not to mention she looked very energetic.

　　”Has this year’s military training been brought forward?” The female teacher wanted to chat a little more.

　　”I haven’t had my military training yet.” Replied Yao Yi after she sipped a mouthful of the water in the paper cup.

　　”Huh? Then why do you look sunburnt… These were the words the female teacher swallowed down.

　　Yao Yi did not notice the teacher’s expression, in just a few gulps, she made quick work of the water.
She swept her eyes over the water dispenser behind the female teacher, but she didn’t feel like it would be polite to ask for more.

　　”Ah, here you are, Yao Yi.” The director walked in with a stack of documents in his hand, saying, “Actually, the principal called just now to ask after you.” ”

　　”Greetings Director.” Yao Yi shot to her feet with paper cup still in hand.

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　　”Yao Yi, you intend on staying at the school dorms right?” The director sat down, took out the registrar and began to fill in her registration.

　　”That’s correct, the agreement was that I could stay at school, and go home on the weekends.” Yao Yi answered with a sharp nod.

　　The director couldn’t help but smile at how Yao Yi was filling in the form, “Relax, in order to guarantee a good study environment for you all, the school has made arrangements so that every room will only have one occupant, and 24-hour electricity supply will also be provided for you.
”

　　Yao Yi’s tuition fees were waived, even her accommodation wouldn’t cost her anything, she could stay alone, and there was even some amount of scholarship every year.

　　Of course, the school was no charity, the reason for such wonderful treat