I am a necromancer, and I absolutely love America.

Richard selected eight courses.

AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus BC...

Yes, calculus. If you want to get into Princeton, calculus is almost a must.

In America, only ordinary people can enjoy the relaxation of joyful education.

For elites aspiring to enter top universities, the academic difficulty is comparable to that of Hengshui University.

Of course, this excludes wealthy guys whose fathers can donate a building.

Richard handed the form to Marian.

Marian glanced at it, her surprised look coming from behind her glasses:

"Young man, are you aiming for an Ivy League school?"

Richard had previously only registered for 3 AP courses, but this time he added 5 more, far exceeding the requirements of a typical top university.

Richard said frankly:

"Yes, Princeton. I suddenly discovered the meaning of life; medicine is my lifelong goal."

"Medical students, ah, they're really brilliant from the University of Tokyo," Marian remarked with admiration.

"You're not like the kids here who only know about alcohol, parties, and dating, or those big guys on the football team wasting their precious time and energy on the field. Each course costs $98 to enroll, 5 courses..."

Marian pressed the calculator:

"$490, go pay here. If you need in-school AP tutoring, the fees are all on this form. Good luck, future doctor. I believe in the academic abilities of University of Tokyo students; AP scores are important, but don't forget the recommendation letters."

If you want to get into an Ivy League school, one or more strong letters of recommendation can make a big difference, and may even be the most important and decisive factor.

Ha, America has no sense of human relationships.

"Thank you, Ms. Marian." Richard took the form and left.

For me, recommendation letters are indeed a significant problem, and I need to find a solution.

......

Campbell Biology AP Edition, 1400 pages.

Richard was horrified; the difficulty was extremely high, far exceeding the level of ordinary high school textbooks.

"Ding! You have discovered the magic notes in the [Flesh and Bone] realm. Please read them carefully to gain progress."

Richard's eyes lit up; he realized that reading could indeed impart knowledge!

"$150," said Smith, the skinny white boy.

"No missing pages, no damage, and it even includes my notes from two years ago. I got a 4.5 on my biology test!"

Smith pushed up his glasses with a proud look on his face.

He has finished his AP Biology exam and plans to sell it to recoup some money.

A used book selling for $150! That's damn expensive! Richard bargained:

$100.

Smith shook his head:

"Impossible. Go to Amazon and see what kind of lousy books you get for $100."

"It's not like it's unusable because it's broken. $110. If it's more, I'll ask Ruth. She's finished her exams too."

"OK! Deal!" Smith wasn't good at bargaining.

Richard returned to the classroom with his textbook.

The students chatted in small groups.

Tang Yuqing glanced at him, in a very good mood.

Yay! This kid is finally going to get out of my house.

She no longer had to be compared to Richard by her father every day.

What bothered her even more was that she had a vague feeling that her father wanted to bring the two of them together.

The problem is, who would like a nerd? Even if he's somewhat handsome.

Debbie walked into the classroom with a blank expression.

Serena and Susan and the other girls immediately moved closer.

Tang Yuqing is trying hard to get closer to this circle, squeezing in next to Susan.

The prettiest girls in the class stood together, and the boys couldn't help but steal glances at them from time to time.

Serena asked casually:

"Hey! Debbie, I heard you broke up with David?"

The girls around him became interested.

This is big news!

Debbie glared and said:

"Who's talking nonsense!"

"Stop pretending, Debbie. I just saw you and Richard getting intimate in the car! Did you two go on a date last night?"

Debbie wanted to retort, but when she glanced in Richard's direction and saw that he was looking over, she immediately felt guilty.

That Tokyo University student looks harmless, but he's actually a devil!

He actually threatened me with my mother!

Even if I die, I would never date this shameless bastard!

Debbie's hesitation convinced the girls, and they all looked towards Richard with giggles.

"OMG! This is huge news!"

"David's going to be furious! This is going to be interesting."

"That kid's done for! Every boy in school wants to kill him!"

"Hehehe! I've just realized that Richard is actually quite good-looking! Debbie has great taste!"

Serena was overjoyed and proudly swayed her upper body, her ample bosom being her greatest asset:

"In that case, you're not allowed to get angry if I pursue David again in the future!"

"How dare you!" Debbie was speechless with anger and frustration, yet dared not say anything.

The women laughed and joked, but in their hearts, they were convinced of what had happened.

The school's queen has taken a liking to an Asian boy—that's amazing!

Tang Yuqing, sitting in the corner, was dumbfounded.

How could Richard possibly win over Debbie?

How could a blonde beauty like Debbie like Richard, who is just an ordinary guy?

Impossible! There must be some misunderstanding!

Tang Yuqing didn't believe it at all, and even started to gloat.

If David finds out about this, there'll be a good show to watch!

Hmph, that kid's in for a rough time.

......

Richard finished reading over 200 pages in just one day of his spare time, not only memorizing it but also understanding a great deal about it.

The effect of 12 points on the brain far exceeded his expectations.

It seems that Princeton isn't too difficult?

Richard's lips curled into a slight smile.

A notification sounded in my ear:

"Ding! You have studied a magic notebook. Knowledge of [Flesh and Bone]: 3% -> 4%"

200 pages provide only 1% of the knowledge.

The Campbell Biology AP Edition, with its 1400 pages, provides approximately 7% of the total content.

This is just a biology textbook at the first-year university level. How much knowledge can more advanced biology textbooks provide?

Besides biology, what about other textbooks?

Does psychology fall under the category of the soul?

Does bacteriology and virology fall under the category of plague?

Richard closed the book with satisfaction.

My phone rang; it was a message from Catherine.

She acted quickly and has already submitted her application for homestay eligibility to the review committee.

However, the approval process is lengthy and is estimated to take six weeks.

Six weeks... Richard couldn't wait that long.

......

"That's how it is, Uncle Tang," Richard said sincerely.

"I want to apply to Princeton. The next year of my studies will be very demanding. The YC apartment is very close to the school, which will save me 60 minutes of study time every day. I hope to move out as soon as possible."

Tang Yuanfan looked at Catherine scrutinizingly and said cautiously:

"Ms. Dixon, you know, Richard is my friend's son..."

Catherine maintained her smile and graceful demeanor.

As the owner of a cosmetic surgery clinic, she naturally pays great attention to her appearance.

Her skin was firm and flawless, clearly the kind of woman who was financially well-off and took good care of herself, with just the right amount of light makeup.

She wore a fitted khaki long trench coat, a white silk knit shirt, a knee-length black A-line skirt, and 3cm low heels.

Refined, poised, a typical upper-middle-class elite woman.

Tang Yuanfan's vigilance was greatly reduced by his good looks.

Catherine began:

"Mr. Tang, my daughter also attends Francis Lewis School. Her name is Debbie, and she is Richard and Chelsea's (Tang Yuqing) classmate."

Upon hearing this, Tang Yuqing exclaimed with delight:

"So you're Debbie's mother."

She immediately realized: Richard and Debbie weren't on a date; Richard was just going to stay at Debbie's house.

Just like herself, Debbie definitely didn't like Richard living in her house, and a conflict arose between them in the car.

Serena witnessed this scene, which led to the misunderstanding.

Correct!

That's it!

Tang Yuqing's mood immediately improved.

I knew Debbie could never be interested in this guy!

However, Tang Yuqing decided to keep it a secret; she wouldn't explain for Richard at school.

David and the other boys who had their eyes on Debbie were sure to teach Richard a lesson he would never forget.

"Oh, it's a classmate..." Tang Yuanfan's trust level increased even more upon hearing that it was a classmate's parent.

However, as a businessman and a friend of Li Weihong, he still pulled Richard aside and asked softly in Chinese:

"How much did Catherine ask you for boarding fees?"

"$4800 per month."

"That's so expensive! The average price in YC is around $3500, right? Did she rip you off?"

Richard could only tell a white lie:

"Uncle Tang, you know I want to apply to Princeton. I live in that apartment building in YC, paying her $4800 a month for at least two years. In return, she agreed to ask her professor to write me a letter of recommendation. There's no other way; Ms. Dixon has a great professor from Princeton."

Princeton? Tang Yuqing chuckled inwardly.

You still want to apply to Princeton?

The people from the University of Tokyo have no idea how difficult it is to get into Ivy League schools; ignorance is bliss.

Top universities are not comparable to those so-called prestigious universities like the University of Tokyo.

Tang Yuanfan finally understood.

This is a transaction.

Catherine rented out the room at a high price.

Richard bought a letter of recommendation.

Both sides get what they need, which is reasonable and justifiable, and that makes sense.

However, the extent of Richard's wealth still exceeded Tang Yuanfan's expectations.

$4800 a month for boarding, not including other expenses, that's really rich.

It seems that Li Weihong quite likes his son Richard.

Richard is so well-off, yet he never shows it; he's truly composed.

It's a pity that Tang Yuqing, that silly girl, didn't know how to catch such an excellent boy. Instead, she only stared at those strangely dressed rappers and brainless big guys.

Tang Yuanfan patted Richard on the shoulder with a sigh and smiled:

"Richard, you must let me know when you get into Princeton. There's no hope for Yuqing."

"How come this concerns me again!" Tang Yuqing rolled her eyes in annoyance.

No one from Francis Lewis High School has gotten into an Ivy League school in the last five years, and he's applying to Princeton? Humph.

I'm not that lacking in self-awareness!

What a boastful guy!

Richard laughed:

"Thank you for your understanding, Uncle Tang."

In the end, Tang Yuanfan and Catherine exchanged contact information and discussed for a few more minutes before reaching an agreement.

Richard can move to YC Apartments immediately, and Tang Yuanfan will keep it a secret until Catherine's homestay status is approved.

If regulatory agencies suddenly make a home visit, Richard needs to return to the Tang family home to deal with the situation and avoid legal issues.

Richard originally wanted to pay some money to compensate Tang Yuanfan for his financial losses, but Tang Yuanfan generously refused.

"Your dad and I are friends. You don't live in my house, and I still want your money. How am I supposed to go back to China like this? Actually, I'm starting to regret bringing Yuqing to the US for school."

Tang Yuqing really didn't want to listen anymore. Richard was about to leave, and he kept saying, "Why are you doing this to me?"

She turned and went back to her room.

......