---- Malnutrition slowed her body and dulled her mind. The dim glow of a ten-watt bulb became her constant companion during late-night study sessions, damaging her eyesight. When she asked for glasses, my mother snapped, " Glasses? Do you know how expensive those are? Stop making yourself sick with these 'rich people's problems:.' Ask the teacher to let you sit in the front row instead." The teacher refused, citing the class's rotating seating policy. By then, even the staff had grown tired of my mother's antics, and no one wanted to make special accommodations for Subject One. The audience murmured disapprovingly. "This isn't providing the best conditions for studying at all. Never mind the ridicule, the bully, and the mental pressure, at least meet the child's basic needs." One viewer, a young woman, smiled kindly at me and said, "You've had it rough, haven't you?" I shrugged. "Not really. Honestly, I just didn't have ---- the talent for academics." As I'd said, once chemistry and physics were introduced, Subject One was completely lost. Without tutoring or peer help-no one dared get too close to her-her grades plummeted. The trial reached its climax. My husband, pale and sweating, finally broke his silence. "Are you telling me that under the same conditions, Vivian as 'Subject One' has the exact academic potential as Adeline?" The system confirmed: [That is correct. The Life Trial System "If You Think You Can Do Better, Prove It" isa simulator that reveals your capabilities under identical circumstances as the defendant.] Beads of sweat dripped down his face. My son, confused and wide-eyed, looked between us. Ismiled at them both. Soon, it was time for the high school entrance exams. The system's voice declared: [Candidate Vivian Wood's results are below the judged individual's ---- scores. The conditions for winning the "If You Think You Can Do Better, Prove It" trial have not been met. Termination will proceed.] Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!