Returning to '97, creating a new life

Huang Jian's impression of Xu Kai has changed somewhat.

Dong Bin was just so-so, his eyes filled with complete bewilderment as if he were listening to gibberish. Xu Kai, on the other hand, was quite serious and proactive.

Faced with a teaching method that was more than one level higher, Xu Kai was naturally serious. The homeroom teacher was an English teacher, and the class was almost entirely in English. Only when a student was called on to answer a question would a word or two be said in Chinese.

The opportunity to practice spoken English has become incredibly valuable with Xu Kai. I may be terrible at writing exam papers and I can't handle exam-oriented education, but I definitely cherish the opportunity to improve my spoken English and conversational fluency in a good environment. Otherwise, I'll have to spend time and energy learning it in the future.

Putting everything else aside, when I have money in the future, am I going to carry a translator with me every time I travel abroad? It's not impossible, after all, synchronized translators will be very popular in the future, but that's still not as convenient as being able to communicate normally in the language yourself.

Xu Kai's strong physique and energy enabled him to overcome his lethargy before class, pay attention during the lesson, and even actively meet the scrutiny of teacher Huang Jian. He also took the initiative to stand up and answer questions in class, and his stuttering did not affect his determination to practice his spoken English.

Listen to English tapes more often.

You can be slow-witted, have a poor foundation, or have bad grades, but you can't lack a subjective desire to learn. If you have that, the teacher will look at you with more respect. After class, Huang Jian gave Xu Kai a special reminder.

Xu Kai nodded. Actually, he didn't like such a basic method. He would take the remote control and play English songs and foreign movies, pausing from time to time to practice his listening skills by reading the subtitles.

Physics class was so boring, I couldn't understand it at all. It was like reading gibberish, and it was so soothing that I fell asleep on my desk before the class was even halfway over.

For him, the decision of whether to choose between arts and sciences in the second year of high school seemed to be a no-brainer.

At noon after school, Yunshang went straight to the back gate of Class 4, Grade 1. Ever since she learned that Xu Kai liked ponytails, she had learned many ways to tie her ponytail.

A true beauty dares to wear a ponytail without bangs. The sheer volume and density of her hair make Yunshang's ponytail always the most refreshing, revealing her entire forehead.

Xu Kai walked out of the classroom, walking side by side with Yun Shang without any hesitation, ignoring the teacher's scrutinizing gaze and the surprised expressions of the students in the corridor. Was there a problem with a relationship between a boy and a girl without any physical contact? He didn't care.

The high school cafeteria is a "high-end product" of this era, and it is not the same as the cafeteria on university campuses. After the start of the semester, not most students from the entire school eat here.

Fortunately, the school does not prohibit students from entering, and those students who bring their own lunchboxes also eat in the cafeteria, which makes the place lively. Otherwise, the number of students buying food in the cafeteria alone would not be enough to support the cafeteria that the school spent a lot of money to build.

During the summer training, Xu Kai heard from Teacher Pu that the school needs good grades in all aspects in order to apply for more funding. The next step is to subsidize the cafeteria so that students can have cheap and nutritious lunches, and attract more students to have lunch in the cafeteria.

Yunshang rested her chin on one hand, her expression one of undisguised happiness, her gaze fixed on Xu Kai in the distance.

The girls in her class teased her, but she didn't care at all. They were just envious and jealous.

"Beep".

"Auntie, please add another serving of chicken stew with potatoes."

Xu Kai had already bought the food for him and Yunshang, but when he saw Fei Wenxin approaching with a smile and carrying a thermal lunchbox, he added an extra dish.

Looking at the transaction details on my meal card and the trays of food being carried by the students around me.

Without a year of hard work in my final year of junior high, even if I got into a good high school by playing basketball, life probably wouldn't have been easy.

A lunch here costs four or five yuan, which is an insurmountable barrier for me. I can only bring an insulated lunchbox every day. What I eat isn't important; the key is the nutritional intake. Can I still afford to spend more than twenty yuan on a meal like I do now? Will I still be able to establish a relationship with Yunshang and eat together?

Perhaps, like Fei Wenxin, one could be a little more shameless, come to the cafeteria, and mooch off other people's food so everyone can eat together?

Fei Wenxin didn't touch the chicken stew with potatoes that he ordered separately. He ate very slowly. Xu Kai picked up some shredded potatoes made by his grandmother from his food box, praised them as delicious, and even put a piece on Yunshang's plate.

Seeing that Xu Kai was eating very quickly, Yunshang secretly glanced around and understood, so she also sped up her eating.

The two of them finished eating first, got up, and went to wash their dishes.

On the table, the separately served chicken stew with potatoes had only been eaten a third of the way, and before they got up to leave, Fei Wenxin had only picked up a piece of potato.

Dong Bin picked up his plate and shoveled most of the remaining chicken and potatoes into Fei Wenxin's insulated lunchbox, leaving only a little on his own plate: "Eat quickly, we need to practice more at noon."

Fei Wenxin didn't say anything, but his eating speed increased by a whole new level.

Your face can make you stand out from the crowd instantly.

Having a special skill can make you stand out from another perspective.

At noon, you might not see many senior high school students on the school playground, but for junior and sophomore high school students, sweating it out on the playground at noon is a way to showcase their talents and become the focus of attention.

Football, once the undisputed king.

In the past two years, basketball has become increasingly popular among students. The introduction of the "Slam Dunk" anime has doubled the heights that the NBA has not reached, making it the most popular sport on campus, surpassing football.

The gymnasium of a certain high school is now shared by multiple sports. Table tennis tables and volleyball equipment are placed on the sidelines and in the passageways. There's no way around it; basketball is a traditional strength of the school, having produced a national-level athlete. The prime time in the afternoon belongs to them. Other sports that want to train indoors need to coordinate with basketball time or give up the main court to train on the edge.

During lunch break, Park In-ji didn't get to practice, so Xu Kai and the others had to choose the outdoor basketball court at the edge of the playground for extra practice.

It's a high school, and besides the indoor gymnasium, it also has four separate courts with eight basketball hoops, which are almost always occupied by students who have already had lunch.

A group of tall people appeared, and Park In-ji, who was wearing a whistle, appeared. Without any orders, Dong Bin and Fei Wenxin took basketballs and approached the students playing. They came up and demonstrated their powerful dunks. Soon, a court was "given up".

"team leader……"

Fang Jinyao moved closer to Xu Kai, looking at his hair, which was as long as his eyebrows, and wondered how he managed to get into the school.

In the distance, Yunshang hung up her phone call and walked over, sitting behind the basketball hoop. She whispered to Xu Kai, "My brother just called me. Fang Jinyao's family and we have a good relationship. My brother wants to treat us to dinner."

Xu Kai: "Slaughter them ruthlessly?"

Yunshang nodded with a smile in her eyes, "That's right, anyway, my brother doesn't have to spend any money."

Xu Kai also had a smile on his face, putting his arm around Fang Jinyao, looking like two good buddies. He raised an eyebrow at Teacher Park in the distance. Everyone was so honest with each other, so what else was there to say?

Bang!

Xu Kai stopped hiding his strength and displayed formidable physical strength during extra training, leaving the other members of the basketball team dumbfounded. This kid really is as he says: "We're all buddies, and I'm very gentle."

He is undoubtedly the captain of the three-person challenge.

Look, besides him, who else can gather over a hundred people to watch from the sidelines?

This tomahawk dunk, executed without the slightest compromise, is a masterpiece. Let alone in high school, how many basketball players in China can achieve such a perfect combination of beauty and power?

The man who was hit, Dong Bin, leaned back and pushed Dong Bin aside. What an animal! How can you compete with him?

"Holy crap! That's awesome!"

On the sidelines, there were also those who were playing along. Bai Rui was clearly a top student, with entrance exam scores that were almost the ceiling of the regular class, but he was just like a comedian. On the first morning of the semester, he made a fool of himself twice in class, earning him the honorable position of being the first person to stand at the back of the class listening to the lecture.

In his words, I must be the most handsome one in the class. As a result, in less than half a day, he turned into a fanboy on the playground.

Except for a few students who were studying in their classrooms, all the students in Class 4 came down to the playground and gathered around to watch.

So cool!

Our class.

On the field, Xu Kai had Fang Jinyao lead Dong Kai and Fei Wenxin in a three-person team, while he was on another team, and the two sides competed against each other.

"Running, whether with or without the ball, your main task is to keep running within the half-court area, looking for opportunities. If there's a good opportunity, then attack the basket. If there isn't, create space for them. With them in the paint, no team dares to let their guard down for even a moment. Right now, besides your physical fitness, your focus is on coordinating with them..."

Fang Jinyao's overall appearance is basically a Rukawa Kaede cosplay, but his playing style is more like Miyagi Ryota. In real life, he is a person who understands human relationships and maintains a very low-key and humble attitude when facing Xu Kai.

It's clear that he doesn't resist the path his family has paved for him. Compared to relying entirely on connections, Fang Jinyao obviously prefers the latter, as it would sound better to be recognized as a sports recruit.

Those around them, seeing Xu Kai giving Fang Jinyao such advice, couldn't help but understand what he meant. They all looked at Park In-ji, who smiled but didn't explain anything to them.

Xu Kai stepped forward: "Guys, I'm a lazy guy. We need a backup guard to help out the two of them. I can take it easy on them in some games. Anyone who wants to compete is welcome."

What can be said? Even if he is unwilling and angry, he can only swallow his anger. Xu Kai has an impeccable reason: the team's former starting point guard is now obedient. Who can compete with Fang Jinyao?

Seeing Fang Jinyao undergoing various high-intensity physical training exercises as arranged by Teacher Pu, everyone knew the outcome and sighed inwardly.

Park In-ji, her face cold, blew the assembly whistle and said sternly, "What are you all doing? Are you already slacking off? Do you even know why the three-person challenge is to pave the way? Don't you want to see the sights of the whole country next year? You guys in the second year of high school, as long as you're willing, as long as you have the right attitude towards learning and work hard enough, I'll still keep you on the team next year when you're in your final year."

With a single blow, Park In-ji was able to decisively defeat several high school students who had been subjected to PUA tactics.

The roaring young men are back. Even though Park In-ji brings out complicated tactics and makes everyone run around and execute them in a boring way, they are all excited and full of energy.