Midterm Exam

After this battle, Yi Chen realized that he was still too weak.

Yi Chen checked his personal information.

[ Intelligence: C+/ Strength: C/ Judgment: C/ Athletic Ability: C/ Teamwork: D ]

Yi Chen:

"Angel, does the knowledge I learned in my past life and some of my combat techniques count toward these stats?"

Angel:

"These stats are the enrollment data stipulated by the Heavenly Dao; the things you learned in your past life are not included in this data."

Yi Chen:

"Then can I see my real stats now?"

Angel:

"Refreshing."

[ Intelligence: A/ Strength: B/ Judgment: B/ Athletic Ability: C/ Teamwork: D ]

"Your current real strength is like this, but the school's data is what you saw above."

Yi Chen:

"School data... right, this school has so much surveillance; evaluating a student is a piece of cake."

Yi Chen looked it over; the intelligence stat was okay.

Teamwork was indeed a bit poor for an introvert and homebody.

However, his physical constitution could be greatly improved; to survive in this world, his strength had to be at an A.

Thinking about it, Yi Chen went to the store to buy some small body-refining equipment to train in his dormitory.

Back in the dormitory, Sudo Ken and the others came to ask Yi Chen questions about their studies again.

Sudo Ken put his arm around Yi Chen:

"I didn't expect you, kid, to look like a bad boy but actually have such good grades. You're worthy of being my good buddy."

Yi Chen laughed:

"I just studied it before, it's just luck."

Although they were studying, it didn't take long.

Sudo Ken started to relax.

He took out some soda and invited everyone to have a drink together.

Yi Chen felt that drinking too much soda at night wasn't good, so he helplessly declined.

To be honest, although he had died carelessly, Yi Chen, as a fan of anime, definitely wouldn't just be here to clear the game and get revenge.

More than that, it was for the love of it; Yi Chen sincerely wanted to lead Class D to rise to Class A. This was the ideal of an anime fan.

Because of anime, he had gone from being a gloomy and listless person to watching some passionate anime and falling in love with life.

Some sports anime made him fall in love with sports.

Some...

Everyone has their own way of living; as long as the result is right, we should enjoy the process.

Sudo Ken saw that Yi Chen seemed to have something on his mind:

"Hey, brother Yi Chen, what's wrong? You look like you have something on your mind."

Yi Chen:

"Actually... uh, how should I put it... I was hit, I suppose..."

Sudo Ken and the others suddenly shouted:

"What! Who dares to hit our good brother? Tell us, tell us, we'll go deal with him right now."

Yi Chen:

"...We can't beat him, he is the Student Council President."

Yamauchi Haruki and Yukimura Teruhiko instantly fell silent.

Sudo Ken still looked furious:

"That damn Student Council President, by what right can he just hit people? I'll definitely deal with him when I find a place where no one is around."

Yamauchi Haruki and Yukimura Teruhiko whispered:

"Brother Ken, the Student Council President is no ordinary person. If we hit him, we'll be expelled, and he might even affect the people around us."

Sudo Ken looked helpless after hearing this:

"Yi Chen, it's okay. At worst, we'll wait until he graduates to deal with him."

Yi Chen:

"Thank you, brother Ken. I appreciate your kindness, but I will find a way myself."

Yamauchi Haruki and Yukimura Teruhiko:

"By the way, brother Yi Chen, why did he hit you?"

Yi Chen:

"I don't know. I just went downstairs to buy a drink and got hit."

Yamauchi Haruki and Yukimura Teruhiko...

Sudo Ken said indignantly:

"What! He just hit you for no reason? That's infuriating. We have to beat him up."

Sudo Ken rolled up his sleeves.

Yamauchi Haruki and Yukimura Teruhiko looked dejected:

"Are you injured anywhere?"

Yi Chen:

"The hem of my shirt is slightly dirty."

Hearing this, Sudo Ken:

"Hahaha, that's our Yi Chen for you. You're right, that Student Council President looks frail. Even if he hits someone, it's probably soft and weak."

Yi Chen:

"He is actually quite strong. In any case, it's better not to make an enemy of him for the time being."

Sudo Ken:

"Alright, alright. It's getting late. Are you really not going to drink it? If not, we're heading back to my room."

Yi Chen:

"Thank you, I won't."

Sudo Ken packed up and stood up:

"Alright then, if you need anything in the future, come to your brother. I'll help you out."

Yi Chen:

"Sure, see you tomorrow."

Yi Chen felt deeply:

Is this what friendship is? I used to stay at home all the time. Whenever I went out, I really wanted to talk to others, but I was too shy.

People ended up calling me aloof, which prevented me from ever experiencing any genuine friendship.

I never expected that Sudo Ken, who has such poor grades, would be so good to me.

Yi Chen thought to himself:

"I remember that Sudo Ken ultimately failed and had to spend points to buy his way through. It doesn't matter; I will protect you."

The next day, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka brought Kushida Kikyo to buy the answers.

Yi Chen, who had come to eat, happened to see them and sat silently in the distance.

Little did he know that Ayanokoji Kiyotaka had already noticed him.

Yi Chen watched as they exchanged words and finally settled on something before they all left.

Yi Chen understood that they must have succeeded, so he headed to the gym to work out, where there were many muscular men.

Yi Chen:

"No matter where I am, personal strength is always the most important thing. I must show my true ability and live life seriously."

After working out in the gym for several hours, Yi Chen was drenched in sweat but felt full of energy.

Just as he walked out of the gym, he saw Sudo Ken looking for him.

"Yi Chen, so you were here."

Sudo Ken said, panting:

"I heard from someone that they saw you over here, and I have something I need your help with."

Yi Chen smiled slightly:

"What is it? As long as I can do it, I will definitely help."

Sudo Ken scratched his head:

"Actually, it's about my studies. I know your grades are very good. I realize now that it will be very difficult for me to pass the exam."

"I was just hoping you could teach me or tell me some tips for solving problems."

Yi Chen's heart stirred; this was a sign of Sudo Ken's positive growth.

"Of course I can."

Yi Chen looked at the enthusiastic Sudo Ken before him and couldn't help but think:

This is truly different from the original plot. Before, it was that tsundere Horikita Suzune teaching him, and he certainly didn't enjoy studying.

Now that I'm teaching, he actually took the initiative to come to me. Is this the butterfly effect?

In the following days, Yi Chen spent over ten days training at the gym, and because of his handsome appearance, many girls added Yi Chen's contact information.

Among them was Ibuki Mio from Class C.

During his spare time these days, Yi Chen taught Sudo Ken how to study, and two others also joined in because Sudo Ken brought them along.

However, those two were just slacking off, and Yi Chen didn't pay them any mind.

On the morning of the day before the midterm exams, inside the classroom.

Kushida brought the answer keys for everyone, and the students were moved to tears of gratitude one by one.

Only one person didn't want them and left to go on a date:

"Koenji Rokusuke."

Yi Chen looked at him:

Damn, I actually forgot about this heavyweight, Koenji Rokusuke. Also known as Handsome Brother.

His combat power is off the charts. I remember he's also a dangerous individual. It seems there are still too many people I'm not a match for.

Whether I can even take on one of Ryuen's subordinates right now is still up in the air.

Soon, the day of the exam arrived.

With the support of the answer keys, every student found the test easy, and they all thanked Kushida as they walked out.

Yi Chen also gave up on the big questions, keeping every score at 85 points.

In the afternoon, the whole class sat in their seats, waiting for Chabashira.

Chabashira announced the results with an indifferent expression:

"To be honest, I am surprised. Even you lot managed to get high scores."

"However, it is a pity."

Yi Chen stared intently at the grade board behind her.

Chabashira:

"You failed. Yamauchi Haruki, English, 40 points."

Yamauchi Haruki gritted his teeth and slammed his fist onto the desk:

"How is that possible! How could I have failed?"

Chabashira:

"The class average is 83. Divided by two, the passing line is 41.5."

Yamauchi Haruki looked desperate and dazed:

"41.5... No! I don't want to be expelled."

Yamauchi Haruki wore an ugly expression:

"No, Chabashira-sensei, give me one more chance. I don't want to be kicked out."

Chabashira looked at Yamauchi Haruki as if he were trash:

"Rules are rules. Yamauchi Haruki, I'll be waiting for you in the office after school."

Chabashira walked out of the classroom, and the class instantly erupted into chaos.

Voices of complaint, pity, and relief filled the air.

Yi Chen looked at Yamauchi Haruki:

Is this the butterfly effect? Because of me, Sudo Ken isn't the one getting expelled.

I remember this guy betrays the class later and gets kicked out anyway. I don't want to waste points saving him.

Sigh~ Forget it. I haven't received my mission reward yet, and I must complete the mission to become stronger, even if it means saving someone like this.

Yi Chen took a deep breath and followed Chabashira.

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's eyes shifted slightly as he watched Yi Chen, and he silently followed as well.

Horikita Suzune watched the two of them and followed too.

Yi Chen followed her to the rooftop.

Chabashira smoked a cigarette and said helplessly:

"Is there something? Class is about to start."

Yi Chen pulled out his phone directly, revealing the remaining points on his screen.

60678

Yi Chen said calmly:

"Teacher, I want to buy that one point for Yamauchi Muraki."

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, hiding behind the rooftop door, listened in silence, his expression shifting subtly.

Hearing Yi Chen's statement, Chabashira felt a hint of surprise.

"Interesting, but you might not have enough points to buy that point."

Yi Chen said calmly:

"How much?"

Chabashira:

"100,000."

At this moment, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka stepped out from behind the door and approached the two, displaying his point balance.

61,000

Chabashira looked at the two of them quietly:

"Interesting. There's no helping it; I've already said 100,000, so I'll sell it to you."

"In history, Class D has never been promoted. It seems the tides are about to turn."

Horikita Suzune, who had been eavesdropping from the rooftop entrance, couldn't help but be shocked.

Chabashira:

"The two of you go tell him that he doesn't have to be expelled."

Yi Chen and Ayanokoji Kiyotaka exchanged glances, neither saying a word.