Chapter 3821
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 can’t 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 doesn’t 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. She didn’t want Serenity to suffer like that, so she reassured her that as long as she made it through high school with her well-being intact, she was already ahead of many.
Although Serenity didn’t get into a top-tier university, she still secured a place at a first-class university, and both she and Liberty were satisfied. Looking back, Serenity did have some regrets, as she missed a top-tier university by just a few points. However, she knew that her college entrance exam score was her personal best, and her family agreed that she had performed exceptionally.
Serenity believed Rowan would achieve his goal of getting into a top-tier university, especially since his current grades were far better than hers had been. His ambitions were set higher than hers were at that time.
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