He was often jealous of Xiu Xi's good fortune, wondering how the Ruan Family could favor him and even adopt him.
But after he was found by the Jiang Family, his jealousy turned into sympathy.
Although he was never adopted by the Ruan Family, he truly escaped from that secluded mountain village, creating a vast difference from Xiu Xi whom he once envied. From that point onwards, they would no longer be from the same world. This distinction gave him an indescribable sense of superiority, as if standing in front of Xiu Xi could elevate him to a higher level.
Moreover, to be better than him, he relentlessly put in effort day and night, skipped several grades in just two years, and was now in high school.
These achievements were once sources of pride for him.
But now...
Why did everything suddenly revert to its original state overnight?
The Jiang Family was involved in education.
While the Duan Family was at the center of power.
These two are entirely different.
