"I have to repeat all the nights I stayed up studying and all the tests I've taken before the entrance exam. Can I still maintain my original mentality?" Zhou asked, as she questioned herself while receiving treatment in hospital.

In May 2021 Zhou underwent surgery, believing a single operation would be enough to solve her spinal problems.

However, post-surgery complications caused her to experience various side effects such as neurogenic pulmonary edema.

One month later, Zhou returned to the operating room. The surgery was a success and she was no longer bed-bound after two weeks of recovery.