After returning to the academy with Gao An and the others, Ang watched them laughing and chatting, and his own mood lightened considerably. Though this form of entertainment carried a certain degree of risk, as long as the stakes were kept under control, it was still a good way to relax. Ang counted his winnings from this time. What had begun as just a few Gold Wacks had become more than twenty, a rather substantial gain. Even so, he reminded himself not to become addicted because of this stroke of luck. Gambling brought money quickly, but it could just as easily leave one completely broke. He had to stay clear-headed.
After returning to the dormitory, Gao An and the others went back to rest. Ang remembered that he had class that morning, so he tidied himself up, gathered his textbooks and notes, and hurried to the classroom. The morning class was Imperial history, a subject known for its complicated and tedious content. For students who had just spent a night entertaining themselves, it was undoubtedly a challenge. Since Ang had barely rested the night before, drowsiness hit him as soon as he entered the classroom, and he began dozing off at his desk.
Just then, Teacher Belinda's voice came from the podium. "Ang, do you have a question?" Ang was abruptly called on and instantly woke up, hurriedly rising to his feet. Ang's sudden movement startled Belinda, and she took a slight step back, a flicker of surprise passing through her eyes.
"Sorry, Teacher, I got distracted," Ang quickly explained. "I was thinking over a problem from yesterday's spellcasting class." Belinda looked at Ang. Although she was somewhat dissatisfied with his state, she could see that he was sincere, so she could not say much more. She merely reminded him,