Indeed, at the time there might have been better solutions, such as seeking help from relevant departments or the community, or perhaps finding a way to persuade my mother's side of the family to step in by using interests as leverage.
But for Lu Zhu at that time, she could only think of one solution: prostrating until her forehead bled.
Sudden growth is always exceptionally cruel.
Lu Zhu was forced to shoulder burdens at a young age that she shouldn't have, necessitating that she provide for her family in addition to her studies.
The landlady felt both sympathy and helplessness towards this mother and daughter who were always behind on rent; she wasn't wealthy herself and couldn't offer much help.
She advised Lu Zhu to drop out of school and work instead, but Lu Zhu refused, knowing that education was her only way out.
These issues were spoken of lightly by Lu Zhu, yet Qu Ruorui couldn't help but feel a pang in her heart upon hearing them.
