With ten minutes left in class, the teacher announced that we needed to pay a fee. It wasn't unexpected—elite schools always needed money because we got top-tier resources.
A classmate asked casually, "How much this time?"
"Fifty thousand," the teacher said.
No one said anything after that.
Fifty thousand wasn't a lot for the rich kids in an elite school. Many students had more than that in pocket money.
But there's always one person who breaks the harmony.
Gary raised his hand weakly and asked, "Teacher, is it possible not to pay?"
All eyes turned to him. The teacher's face darkened, but she didn't say anything harsh. "Gary, this is how our elite school works. We need fees from time to time. The school already let you in based on your grades and waived your tuition. You should unde
