Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Zachary remarked, “Well, Rowan can play for a couple of days, but then he needs to focus on his studies.

The college entrance exams are approaching, and we cant let him relax too much.” “Rowan’s grades are consistently good,” Serenity replied.

“He’ll have no trouble getting into a university.

Don’t put unnecessary pressure on him—he doesnt need to attend your alma mater.” Serenity remembered the pressure of high school vividly.

Unlike Rowan, she didn't face overwhelming expectations.

Her sister, Liberty, simply encouraged her to do her best.

Liberty’s approach was that if Serenity got into a top-tier University, it would be great, but if not, that was okay too.

Liberty accepted any outcome, as long as Serenity stayed healthy, both physically and mentally, and endured the three years of high school without breaking down.

Liberty had seen others buckle under academic pressure, with some dropping out due to depression and, in tragic cases, taking their own lives.

her that as long as she made it through high

into a top-tier university, she still secured a place at

Serenity did have some regrets, as she missed a

her college entrance exam score was her personal best, and her family agreed that

would achieve his goal of getting into a top-tier University, especially

were set higher than hers were at

“We're not putting any pressure on

on his own, and that’s

he deal with life later on? Once he steps into the real

filled with real challenges—that’s what pressure is.” Even though their family was wealthy and ran successful businesses, Zachary knew that being in charge

boss isn't easy, he

day, you have

jobs and collect their wages, but the boss has to think about bringing in

company, the bigger the stress.”