Unlike Flower Liuyun, Star Han didn't have any interest in him. After completing the enrollment procedures, Star Han went to a nearby commercial street to stroll around. He wanted to see if there was anything new. To be honest, Star Han had walked on this street countless times before, and there was nothing particularly interesting. However, since going to the city center was too far, and this was the only street nearby, he had no choice but to wander from here to there.

But today seemed a bit different. Star Han noticed a large crowd gathered around something. He couldn't help but become curious. Could there be something interesting happening? He walked over to the crowd and saw a girl kneeling on the ground with a paper covered in words in front of her. Star Han glanced at it briefly and realized that she didn't have money to continue her education. She came from a financially difficult background and was seeking help. It had been a while since he last witnessed such a scene. Such things were quite common in the early 1990s, but after the implementation of compulsory education, they had become rare.

Star Han took a closer look at the girl. She appeared to be around fifteen or sixteen years old, and it was uncommon for a girl of that age to do something like this. By this age, they were considered half-grown adults and cared about their dignity. Few people could swallow their pride and do something like this, especially for a girl. Star Han admired the girl's courage. Although the school near Star Han's home was also in a rural area, it was still close to the city. How could she not have money to continue her education? Looking at the determined expression on the girl's face, it was clear that she was a resilient and strong-willed individual. She wouldn't resort to this unless she had no other options. Star Han usually didn't pay much attention to these matters, but for some reason, he felt moved this time. Star Han carefully read the introduction written by the girl. It turned out that she wanted to attend high school but lacked the funds. Honestly, the enthusiasm for studying in rural areas wasn't very strong nowadays, so it was rare for a girl to be so determined. Star Han couldn't help but admire her courage and determination.

As the girl looked at the darkening sky and saw that not many people were giving her money, and the amount she received was meager, far from meeting her expectations, she felt disappointed. She started packing up her belongings, preparing to go home. The people around dispersed as there was nothing more to see. Star Han saw a part of his past in her, remembering that he had once been helpless and alone. He sighed and decided to help this girl. He stood there without moving.

The girl looked up and saw a person standing in front of her without making a move. She found it strange and asked, "What are you doing here?"

Star Han didn't answer her question directly. Instead, he asked, "Do you want to continue your studies? Why do you want to study so badly?"

"I love studying. After studying, I can do the things I like and... Why are you asking me this?" the girl replied, her eyes filled with longing.

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"Hehe, it's not necessarily true that you can do the things you want after studying. Oh, let's not talk about that. If I say I can help you, would you believe me?" Star Han smiled and said.

"You'll help me?" The girl looked at Star Han again and seemed skeptical. "You're only a few years older than me."

"If I say I can help you, then I can. Where do you live? Take me to your house, and if what you wrote is true, I'll help you. How about that?" Star Han suggested.

"No, I won't go home. I won't go back even if I die," the girl exclaimed.

"I don't know your situation, so how can I help you? If you want to continue your studies, you should tell me," Star Han patiently replied.

"Fine, I'll tell you everything, but I won't take you home. If you want to help, then help. If you don't, forget it," the girl stubbornly said.

"Okay, since I've taken charge of this matter, let's go. Where do you live? I'll accompany you there while we talk," Star Han said with a sigh of relief.

On the way, neither of them said a word. They were lost in their own thoughts. When they arrived at the house Star Han rented, he finally relaxed. He didn't know why, but he had been quite nervous the whole way. They rested in the house for a while, and Star Han said, "Now that you're here, there's no need to rush. Have you had dinner? I'm sure you haven't."

"No, I haven't," the girl softly replied, still keeping her head down. Star Han noticed that she had been keeping her head down ever since she started following him. It seemed that he had misunderstood her. She wasn't an open girl.

"Neither have I. I'll go cook now. You can rest for a while," Star Han offered.

"I can cook," the girl said.

"Never mind, it's better if I do it. You're not familiar with anything here, and I'm faster. Besides, you're a guest in my place. How could I let a guest do the work? We can talk after dinner," Star Han said patiently.

Star Han went to the kitchen and cooked a few dishes before setting them on the table and inviting the girl to eat. During the meal, he suddenly asked, "Oh, it's been so long, and I still don't know your name. I'm surnamed Xing, and my given name is Han, Xing Han. What about you?"

"I'm Zhao Yuya," she replied.

"Oh, it's a nice name, Yuya. Why don't you go home? Why don't you have money to continue your education? Can you tell me? If there's anything I can do to help, I will," Star Han asked.

"I... I..." Yuya slowly told Star Han everything. The story was simple and cliché. From Yuya's fragmented words, Star Han understood the general situation: Yuya's mother had passed away early, and her father remarried. Her stepmother treated her badly, often abusing and scolding her. However, Yuya's father always sided with the stepmother and turned a blind eye to Yuya's suffering. As a result, Yuya lived an unhappy life. Despite this, Yuya studied diligently and had excellent grades. She was determined to attend a reputable high school in the city to escape her current situation. There was nothing particularly unusual about it, but this year, after graduating from middle school, Yuya was accepted into a prestigious high school in the city. However, her stepmother claimed they didn't have the money and refused to let her continue her studies. She even said that there was no point in studying because all Yuya needed to do was marry a good man. The stepmother humiliated Yuya with many hurtful words. With the start of the new school year approaching, Yuya's mother still refused to provide the funds, and her father didn't care. Yesterday, Yuya had a heated argument with her stepmother and decided to leave. Star Han learned about the subsequent events from Yuya. She even showed him the acceptance letter, which was indeed genuine.