Cultivating through increasing my stats in America-Chapter 137 - 132 Reaction Training

As soon as she entered, the first thing she noticed was the student in the front row of the classroom, who was also the only Chinese-American student, Li Ang.

Sofia’s mouth curved into an almost imperceptible smile, then she stepped onto the podium and went through all the procedures that were supposed to be followed at the beginning of the school year.

During the half day’s classes, Li Ang hadn’t completely wasted his time; instead, he had read through all the textbooks distributed by the school.

Although he had no plans to take the American college entrance exams, learning more knowledge was never a bad thing.

Moreover, engaging in these textbook studies could increase his [Spirit] attribute.

After class, Li Ang headed to the homeroom teacher’s office.

Facing Sofia, he got straight to the point, asking if there was any way he could maintain his enrollment, graduate normally, but not have to attend classes.

Sofia was stunned for several seconds when she heard such a request before managing to respond, then she earnestly tried to educate him:

"At your age, you should be focusing all your energy on your studies. If there’s something really important, you can ask for leave from the school, but skipping school is really not acceptable."

Li Ang shook his head, clearly set in his thoughts.

"I have already mastered everything in the school’s curriculum, and I believe continuing to stay here will bring me very limited improvement. Besides, I have many competitions to attend and won’t have much time to come to class..."

Sofia wanted to say more, but Li Ang directly stated that if this method didn’t work, he would only be able to apply for withdrawal or a leave of absence from school.

"Alright then, I’ll try my best to help you, but this matter mainly needs to be decided upon by the school authorities. Additionally, the school is organizing a test after the start of the school year tomorrow, performing well might help your case."

Seeing that she couldn’t persuade Li Ang, Sofia could only helplessly agree.

"Thank you so much. Are you free tomorrow night? Would you like to have dinner together?"

Li Ang’s tone lightened considerably when he heard her agree.

Sofia glanced around with the corner of her eye, making sure no other teachers were present. She should have reflexively refused an invitation to dinner from a student, but for some reason, she hesitated.

A voice in her head kept telling her to agree, as opportunities to see him in the future would surely be rare.

"Okay, but I won’t break the rules just because you’re treating me to dinner."

Sofia’s assistance was an indispensable part of the plan.

Otherwise, which school leader would take him seriously if he were on his own?

As Li Ang left the teaching building and passed by the playground, he was reminded of the scene when he first arrived in this world, when his head was struck by a ball.

At this moment, history seemed to repeat itself, as a soccer ball indeed came flying in from the side towards him.

Li Ang instantly recognized that the person who kicked the ball with such force was his classmate, the same one whose gaming console he had slapped flat.

But times had changed, and Li Ang was no longer that youth with the slow reaction.

"Bang!"

The high-speed soccer ball was firmly caught by Li Ang with one hand as if its kinetic energy instantly vanished.

The one who kicked the ball still stood there dazedly, wondering why the soccer ball had stopped mid-air.

Li Ang’s body was slightly arched, and under his force, the ball in his hand shot back like a cannonball along the path it came from.

He had intended to kick it back, which of course would have generated the most force. However, Li Ang hadn’t practiced the technique of kicking a soccer ball, so his accuracy couldn’t be guaranteed.

The one who had kicked the ball wanted to imitate Li Ang and adopted a cooler stance to head the ball.

But unexpectedly, the ball that Li Ang threw was spinning, taking a strange trajectory that just managed to avoid his forehead and hit him on the side of the head, promptly sending him into a sleep akin to that of a baby’s.

"It seems that throwing a soccer ball with the technique of a hidden weapon can cause quite some damage?"

Li Ang silently remarked to himself and moved on without paying further attention.

High schools here dismissed classes early, almost coinciding with the elementary school dismissal time back home, and they didn’t have something like evening self-study sessions.

However, this only intensified the inequality in educational resources, as children from poorer families were left to enjoy happy schooling while the rich had long been caught up in the whirlwind of competitive education.

On an empty lot beside the playground, a few students who looked to be new freshmen were playing a game of tossing beanbags. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Li Ang hadn’t expected that, after so many years, he would once again see the game he played during his childhood in an American high school.

The four of them stood on a rectangular field, throwing beanbags at one person in the center who had to dodge or catch the beanbags with their hands. Getting hit meant stepping out, while catching a beanbag earned them an extra life.

However, the beanbags they were using were clearly less refined than what he had used in his time, being nothing more than small plastic bags filled with sand and sealed.

The beanbags he used to play with as a child were carefully sewn from cloth and filled with sand or grains.

Using plastic bags obviously created less air resistance making them faster when thrown.

Watching the person in the middle clumsily dodging beanbags, Li Ang saw an opportunity, as this seemed like a good way to train his [Reaction].

As a result, Li Ang set aside his pride and, holding the rank of a senior, joined their game.

Perhaps it was Li Ang’s different appearance, or maybe there was dissatisfaction with the sudden inclusion of a senior brother, Li Ang could feel that the force with which they threw their beanbags significantly increased when he entered the game.