Summer in Q City is not as scorching as it is in other cities. As a coastal city, it has all the qualities one would expect: though the weather is hot, the sea breeze still brings a touch of coolness. Of course, that is not much comfort to the passionate teenagers in high school. No. 3 Middle School is a well-rounded school in Q City, though not in terms of its teaching, but in terms of its students. All kinds of people from every walk of life can be found here, rich or poor, good or bad. Some students’ parents have more money than they could ever spend, while others’ parents are ordinary workers. Some classmates are generous, kind, and considerate; others are ruthless, sinister, and shameless. This is because No. 3 Middle School is a special school. Among high schools, its teaching standards and college admission rate are among the best in the world...
