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After Rebirth, I Became A Millionaire

On the first day of school, the teaching assistant called me out in front of everyone, "Erica Contreras, there's an issue with your financial aid application. Come here and fill it out again." I had heard that the financial aid process was supposed to be discreet out of respect for students' dignity. I never expected to be called out on the first day in front of all the students and teachers. With everyone staring, I flushed red and hurriedly filled out the form. The teaching assistant took it from me with a look of disdain on her face. "If your family is struggling, you should be out working to help them. Do you really think someone like you can afford an expensive school like this?" "Look at you, all scrawny and dark, like a rat. You should find someone to marry while you're still young so you can earn some dowry for your parents... "People should know their place. Kids these days are so selfish, never thinking about their parents. How many empty bottles do you think your family has to collect to pay for your education..." Laughter erupted around me. In my previous life, I was timid and weak because of my poverty, too scared to fight back, so I endured their rounds of humiliation. I thought my compliance and obedience would grant me peace for four years in college. Instead, it made them bolder.