The Class Belle Pretended to Be Too Proud to Accept Aid. After I Was Chosen, She Regretted It Like Crazy

The class beauty was known throughout the school as a girl with unshakable principles, but only I knew how many schemes she had up her sleeve. The day the company came to select candidates for its "sponsorship program," she crossed her own name off the list in front of everyone, her expression cool and composed. "Teacher, I don't want the spot." "I'll find a way to pay for my mom's treatment myself. To me, accepting that sponsorship would be like begging for scraps. I won't take a single cent!" The whole class was stunned. Everyone said she had admirable principles. But the judge frowned slightly, looking a little disappointed. I was huddled in the last row when I suddenly heard the class beauty's thoughts. [The judges for the sponsorship program are watching from nearby. The more I refuse, the more noble I seem.] [Besides, that spot is already as good as mine.] I stared at the words "full tuition" on the notice, and my heart gave a sudden leap. I raised my hand. "Teacher, I'd also like to be added to the list of candidates for this program."