At the time, the dream of all the students in the school was to test into National Hualien High School, but Vuyu knew in his heart that even if he got into this celebrated school, his family wouldn't have the money for tuition or uniform.
當時，全校學生的第一志願就是考上省立花蓮高中，但馬耀心知肚明，即使考上這所明星學校，家裡恐怕也沒錢幫他付學費、買制服。