Is Xia Zhijin foolish? That was hardly a question.
It's often said that the children of the poor mature quickly. Perhaps due to her circumstances, Xia Zhijin wasn't good at communication and was somewhat insecure, shy, and introverted, but her intelligence was undeniable.
During their conversations in the dorm, Shen Xiyu had learned that Xia Zhijin was at a natural disadvantage when it came to English because of her family and living environment. She had done poorly on the college entrance exam, scoring just under 120. Yet, even with that, her overall score was on par with the rest of them.
There was no question about her IQ, and her EQ was also quite good. Among her roommates, Shen Xiyu felt that Xia Zhijin had the highest EQ. She was attentive to everyone's feelings and had never gotten into even the slightest argument with anyone. Of course, this could also be interpreted as Xia Zhijin being somewhat meek, insecure, and timid, never daring to argue with anyone...
