Reborn in the 1980S: I Refuse to Support My Brother at My Birth Family's Expense

In her previous life, Chen Zhixia spent her whole life being a tool for her younger brother. Forced to give up her education, she worked herself to the bone to support her family, handing over every penny of her savings to her brother. In the end, her mother casually arranged a marriage for her, trapping her in a lifetime of son preference and leaving her with a miserable fate. When she opened her eyes again, she was back in the 1980s, before she had even finished middle school. Her mother was still nagging her to quit school, come home to work, and save money for her brother’s education. Her brother naturally coveted her books and financial aid, shamelessly feeding off her life. Given another chance, Chen Zhixia refused to be pushed around any longer. She held on tight to her financial aid, studied day and night, and fought hard for a place in the competition. When her family tried to exploit her and make her sacrifice everything, she stood her ground and refused outright. She pinned no hopes on romance and relied on no one else’s charity. She would rely only on books and her own two hands to break free of this isolated countryside and fight for a bright future of her own. No romance | Strong female lead | Period setting and personal struggle | Refuses to bankroll her younger brother