"I'm going to read." After speaking, Su Bai returned to the room.
Su Yan, the younger brother, enjoys tinkering with circuit boards. He can be said to have learned this craft on his own; repairing all electrical appliances in the house.
Even now that he is well-known, his neighbors still reach out to him for assistance.
"Brother, you're back!" Su Yan kept moving his hands without raising his head in response.
Su Bai had become indifferent over time and didn't seem to mind when Yang Dongxu took out his salary and placed it into a piggy bank on the table, saying: "The salary is paid today - please help me collect it."
Su Bai offered to assist him in collecting the money, but never took out a penny.
Su Yan didn't say much, but the brothers had already formed an informal understanding by morning.
Su Bai lay down on the bed after brushing his teeth and washing his face, quickly falling asleep.
Sleeping quickly is a small skill for him, which helps ensure that he gets enough rest and stays in an energetic frame of mind.
Su Bai was silent throughout the night.
On the following morning, Su Bai attended school as usual.
"Cough cough," Li Gang stepped onto the podium and announced, "The training ground will open next week. I have already signed up everyone - next Monday everyone should head straight to the training grounds to gather."
Su Bai stepped forward and said, "Mr. Li, I want to join."
Li Gang and his classmates were astounded.
What?
"Am I correct in thinking Su Bai wants to attend training ground?"
"Su Bai, your training ground is filled with black iron inferior beasts. Your little sparrow is courting death."
"Yes, we understand your desire to sprint for the last time, but you must do what is in your power."
Yang Lejia stood up and declared, "Su Bai has just rejected my job as manager of the orchard yesterday - there must be a better opportunity for him."
At first glance, this statement may appear to be insinuating, but it only adds fuel to the fire.
Who knows that Su Bai's pet is still growing, let alone the person responsible for tending the orchard? If he's looking for work, who wants to clean the streets? No one!
"Yeah, Young Master Yang. Have you been paid less? I must ensure fairness."
"Your kid is being very frugal," Yang Lejia confirmed. She must have run away with Su Bai."
"Su Bai, don't be stubborn; admit your error and Young Master Yang won't care about you."
"..."
Li Gang said with a frown, "Su Bai, you must know that in order to enter the training ground you must reach black iron level. This is for your safety."
"Don't be scared. The person responsible for running the orchard seems to have done a good job; there are several thousand yuan in profits every month."
Su Bai's expression remained unaltered, unshaken by honor or shame.
"I am already a black iron lower-level beastmaster."
Boom.
The classroom seemed to erupt with energy and life.
Chapter 5: Emergence of Rapid Talent (For Flowers, for Data)
"Did I hear Su Bai correctly when she said he has been upgraded?"
"Damn! Why are you pinching me!"
"Let me see if I haven't woken up and am still dreaming."
"Pinch yourself!"
"How painful..."
Li Gang's face became somewhat scruffy, and his tone turned grave.
"Su Bai, you need to be realistic as a human being - there is no other option!"
Su Bai felt helpless. Are these people too prejudiced?
Though it may seem counterintuitive that he hasn't achieved black iron yet in three years, that doesn't guarantee he won't do so throughout the rest of his life.
Su Bai repeated, "I'm simply stating a fact."
Unfortunately, federal law prohibits summoning pets in public; otherwise, summoning them directly would be more persuasive than any other method.
"Teacher, isn't the playground empty?" A student suggested. "Why don't you ask Su Bai to call out his sparrow and everyone can see if it's true or not?"
The playground is the only area of the school where pets are welcome, making it a perfect destination for them to go.
In today's world, students must not only master basic cultural courses but also develop beast-defying abilities in order to select an appropriate direction after taking their college entrance examination.
Qualified personnel must possess expertise in combatting beasts.
"I believe that's an excellent suggestion."
Li Gang nodded in agreement.
"Su Bai, it's not that your teacher doesn't believe in you; it's simply that the training grounds are too dangerous. If you enter too hastily and your pet dies, there will be no hope at all!"
Su Bai knew that if he didn't show his enthusiasm, Potian wouldn't allow him to join the program. Thus, Li Gang's attitude informed Su Bai that adding his name wouldn't be possible.
Su Bai is no different; despite his situation, he will not retreat and said without hesitation: "No problem, let's go!"
"Ok, let's go and enjoy the show!"
"Su Bai is amazing. He won us an extra gym class."
Li Gang was encircled by loud students as she made her way toward the playground.
The students in the classroom next to them all looked on with admiration, and I wanted to join them on their playground adventure too!
"What's wrong, Old Li?"
A teacher came out to inquire about the situation and after learning the cause, Old Li responded with some blame.
"If a student is willing to join, you can add him. Make it official by having them follow you after entering."
"If it undermines students' self-worth, that isn't beneficial."
Li Gang's face was slightly embarrassed as he said bluntly: "Old Zhang, don't say any more; I have a straight temper and cannot tolerate lying!"