After the typhoon passed, my parents tearfully told us that our fishing boats had all been destroyed and they were 50 million yuan in debt. They could no longer afford to send my younger sister and me to school in the city.
When we drew lots, I secretly switched the slips, getting my wish to stay in the city.
To save up for tuition, I went to school during the day and dived for clams to sell at night. Several times, I nearly got swept away by the waves.
Then, on the day the college entrance exams ended, I had just walked out of the exam hall when I saw my parents driving a luxury car, happily picking up my sister and taking her back to their villa.
I clenched my fists and rushed over to demand the truth. If they were bankrupt, how could they still drive luxury cars and live in a villa?
But halfway there, I was dragged into a fight between two gangs and hacked with knives.
Lying on the ground, covered in blood, I shouted my parents' names.
Just before I lost consciousness, I saw my parents with my sister, looking at me with disgust.
“We're already at the final test, and you still couldn't endure it. Someone with a short life just can't handle the good fortune of our family.”
When I opened my eyes again, I was back on the day my parents had us draw lots to decide who would return to our hometown.
Looking at my scheming family, I smiled coldly. If you love pretending to be poor so much, I'll make sure you stay poor for good!
