“You may be right in believing that if you study hard, one day you might become fluent in English. But you will still look Chinese, and when people meet you, they’ll see a Chinese girl no matter how well you speak English. You’ll always be expected to know Chinese, and if you don’t, I’m afraid they will not respect you as much.” PeopleIfsKnowsBelieveWellsLooksMayStillsMatterHardMightGirlSpeakStudyOne DayExpectedChineseSpeak EnglishFluent Book:Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter Source: Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter
“You have your whole life ahead of you. Be smart. Study hard and be independent. I'm afraid the chances of your getting a dowry are slim. You must rely on yourself. No matter what else people may steal from you, they will never be able to take away your knowledge. The world is changing. You must make your own life outside this home.” PeopleWorldMayMatterHardWholeHomeAbleChanceStudySmartIndependentNo Matter WhatWhole LifeStealingRelyBeing SmartSlimDowryRely On Yourself Book:Falling leaves return to their roots Source: Falling leaves return to their roots
