My sister was as aloof as a chrysanthemum, indifferent to the world.
As a student, she treated grades like garbage.
When I came first in my year, she scolded me for making myself a target and drawing too much attention.
When I beat her best friend to earn a recommendation to Tsinghua University, she accused me of making enemies and showing no regard for friendship.
When I let myself go to focus on the college entrance exams, she said I'd lost all dignity.
So on the day of the exams, she put a laxative in my water bottle.
When I broke down and confronted her, she said, “Your sister is going to teach you to be as aloof as a chrysanthemum, to stop fighting and grabbing for things.”
“Start by learning to stay calm as a chrysanthemum, even when you fail your college entrance exams.”
The fury overwhelmed me, and I died on the spot.
When I opened my eyes, I was back on the eve of the college entrance exams.
