After returning to school, Xiaoduo soon saw the notice about the school's government-sponsored international students, and she immediately found the form to fill out the application.
After submitting the form, she waited anxiously for the result.
I told my mother there was a 70-80% chance, but the remaining 20-30% was the biggest variable.
Xiaoduo's desire to study abroad was no secret in the dormitory.
After she submitted her application, her class and even her department knew about it.
As an outstanding student who excels in all aspects, she is also a strong competitor in the eyes of other applicants.
There are only a few government-funded spots for overseas study, but there are a huge number of applicants.
Some people can understand and wait calmly, while others see other competitors as threats and even think about whether they can eliminate some competitors in advance.
In fact, Xiaoduo has always been quite low-key at school, and even though her family is well-off, she has never thought of showing off.
But now, her good family background has become a thorn in the side of some people.
"Isn't her family very wealthy? Why doesn't she use her own money to study abroad instead of taking up these spots at the school?"
"It's so difficult for children from ordinary families to study abroad, yet there are still rich girls who don't know the hardships and are vying for it."
Such words, spread slowly by those with ulterior motives.
Some people initially didn't see anything wrong with families with good financial conditions applying for international student spots at schools, but now, influenced by these comments, they also feel that people like Xiaoduo should step aside and leave the spots for those who need them more.
When her roommate hurriedly told Xiaoduo, Xiaoduo was shocked.
When did her good family background become a disadvantage?
Shouldn't everything be judged based on the student's overall qualifications? Then what was the point of all that hard work?
Yes, her family is better off than many of her classmates, but that's due to her parents' hard work, not her money.
She just wanted to prove that she could achieve what she wanted to do through her own excellence, without relying on her parents or family. Was she wrong?
No matter how aggrieved or what Xiaoduo thought, the matter was eventually brought to the meeting to discuss the list of international students.
"Li Xiaoduo is indeed very outstanding, but I'm sure you've all heard the things that have been circulating among the students recently. I also think that Li Xiaoduo comes from a well-off family and can study abroad on her own without taking up a spot from our school."
This statement was met with both agreement and opposition from some attendees.
"It's said that heroes come from all walks of life, initially intended to give more opportunities to those from disadvantaged backgrounds. But when did being born into a good family become a disadvantage?"
"I'm not discriminating against Li Xiaoduo; I'm just expressing the students' sentiments."
Both those who support and those who oppose each hold their own opinions.
Until the elderly man in the seat of honor spoke.
"I thought that while in school, students could still retain the last bit of innocence before entering society. This trend should not be allowed to continue. The selection of international students should not consider family background or wealth, but only whether the students are excellent."
The final conclusion brought the debate to an end.
When the list of international students was released, Xiaoduo saw her name on it and finally showed a smile that she hadn't seen for many days.
Even her roommates and close classmates were happy for her.
Those who deliberately spread rumors to exclude her as a competitor were naturally disappointed when they saw the list.
However, Xiaoduo soon did something surprising.
She submitted an application to withdraw from the school's government-funded study abroad program.
That's right, she withdrew herself.
These past few days, she has thought a lot and made a decision.
When her roommates asked her why she had withdrawn after finally being selected, she was surprised.
Xiao Duo smiled and replied, "I have already proven myself. Perhaps my withdrawal can really help a classmate who wants to study abroad but cannot realize their dream through their own abilities."
That's right, she realized that her background was not something she could choose, and her good family background was not her fault.
She remembers one thing her mother said very clearly: her mother and father worked hard just to give them more choices for their future and to be able to make their own decisions.
Now, withdrawing is her own choice, not because of her previous remarks, nor because of the circumstances, but because she thought it was right and so she did it.
She's been in a bad mood lately because of those words, but she hasn't let her family know.
But now that she has chosen to withdraw, Xiaoduo feels a sense of clarity in her heart.
After the call home connected, she said in a spoiled tone, "Mom, what am I going to do? I still have to keep sponging off you and spending your money." She had only heard the term "sponging off her parents" from her mother before.
Zhao Qinglan didn't care at all. "It's okay, Mom is happy."
She didn't ask any further questions, only expressing her support for her daughter.
"Mom, you're so good to me. When I make a lot of money in the future, I'll make sure you can enjoy a life of luxury with me."
"Okay, I'm looking forward to enjoying my daughter's blessings."
Xiao Duo's choice also made those who attacked her at school feel ashamed, especially after hearing Xiao Duo's words deliberately spread by her roommate.
Some students who were influenced by the discussions now even feel sorry for Xiaoduo.
As Xiaoduo walked through the school, she was greeted warmly by even more students, which was something she hadn't expected.
In fact, Han Yi had also heard those negative comments about Xiao Duo. He hesitated for a long time, wondering whether he should go to Xiao Duo and say some comforting words.
Before he could make up his mind, the list of international students was announced.
He was initially happy for Xiaoduo, but then she made that choice.
After the initial surprise, he was filled with admiration.
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