Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Jing and Liu Bin receive their battle cards at the Ember Battle Gym.
• They book the Forest Arena for a Pokémon battle.
• Xiao Peng challenges Jiang Jing to a one-on-one battle.
• Xiao Peng releases Machoke (LV19, Fighting type), while Jiang Jing releases Aron (LV20, Steel/Rock type).

Character Developments

• Xiao Peng: Shows determination and confidence in his challenge to Jiang Jing.
• Jiang Jing: Demonstrates strategic thinking by choosing Aron against Machoke, considering Aron's improved type resistances.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding one's Pokémon's strengths and weaknesses for strategic battling.
• The anticipation of evolution and growth in Pokémon.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Peng and Jiang Jing: Their friendly rivalry is established as Xiao Peng challenges Jiang Jing to a battle.
• Dong Leshan and Liu Bin: They act as spectators, showing support for their friends' battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Aron uses Rock Tomb to attack Machoke, which it counters with Karate Chop.
• Aron uses Headbutt against Machoke, causing significant damage.
• Machoke uses Low Kick to counter Aron's Headbutt and knocks it down.
• Xiao Peng orders Machoke to use Karate Chop while Aron is down.

Character Developments

• Aron demonstrates strategic thinking and resilience, adapting its attacks based on Machoke's counters.
• Machoke showcases its strength, agility, and strategic thinking, using Low Kick to counter Aron's Headbutt.
• Xiao Peng, Machoke's trainer, displays strategic prowess in countering Aron's attacks and seizing opportunities.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and strategy in battles.
• The role of resilience and perseverance in overcoming challenges.

Character Interactions

• Aron vs. Machoke: Both Pokémon display impressive skills and adaptability, making for an intense and strategic battle.
• Xiao Peng (Machoke's trainer) vs. Jiang Jing (Aron's trainer): Although not directly interacting, their strategic decisions drive the battle's dynamics, showcasing their understanding of their respective Pokémon's strengths and weaknesses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Aron uses Mud-Slap and Headbutt to defeat Xiao Peng's Machoke in a quick and unexpected battle.
• Jiang Jing and Xiao Peng's Pokémon battle ends in Jiang Jing's victory.
• Dong Leshan and Liu Bin have a Pokémon battle, with Dong Leshan winning.
• Jiang Jing releases Piplup, and others release their Pokémon for training.

Character Developments

• Aron demonstrates its versatility and strategic thinking by using Mud-Slap effectively, proving that powerful moves aren't always the best solution.
• Xiao Peng learns the value of patience and understanding in Pokémon battles, accepting his loss gracefully.
• Dong Leshan shows admiration for Liu Bin's skills, acknowledging the strength of his peers.
• Piplup is close to evolving, showing its growth and progress.

Significant Themes

• Strategic thinking and adaptability in battles.
• Accepting loss and learning from it.
• The value of patience and understanding in competition.
• Growth and progress of Pokémon.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Jing and Xiao Peng's friendly rivalry in Pokémon battles.
• Dong Leshan and Liu Bin's mutual respect and admiration for each other's skills.
• Aron and Piplup's interaction, showing Piplup's curiosity and Aron's calm demeanor.
• Xiao Peng comforting Machoke after its loss, displaying his caring nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Jing and his friends battle using their Pokémon at the Pokémon Battle Arena.
• Jiang Jing's Piplup defeats Dong Leshan's Wooper, and later, Liu Bin loses to Xiao Peng.
• After a day of battles, Jiang Jing returns home and releases Aron from its Poké Ball. Aron evolves into Lairon.

Character Developments

• Jiang Jing remains calm and confident in his Pokémon's abilities, even when facing stronger opponents.
• Dong Leshan and Xiao Peng struggle with their Pokémon's performance against Jiang Jing's Piplup.
• Liu Bin becomes frustrated with his losses and questions the gap in strength between him and the top students.

Significant Themes

• The theme of evolution is prominent, both in the context of Pokémon evolution and the growth of the characters' skills and confidence.
• The importance of perseverance and gradual improvement is highlighted through Jiang Jing's advice to Liu Bin.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Jing and Dong Leshan engage in friendly competition, with Dong Leshan challenging Jiang Jing to a battle using Piplup against his Wooper.
• Xiao Peng laughs at Dong Leshan's loss but is later put in his place by Dong Leshan, leading to a challenge between Xiao Peng and Liu Bin.
• Jiang Jing and Liu Bin discuss the skill gap between them and the top students, with Jiang Jing encouraging Liu Bin to catch up gradually.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lairon (formerly Aron) evolves and absorbs Jiang Jing's Colorful Currents, increasing its talent to four stars and leveling up to 21.
• Lairon's Ability changes, which is unusual, and Jiang Jing is unsure about the cause.
• Lairon sleeps for the rest of the day and night after evolving.
• The next morning, Lairon wakes up and Jiang Jing notices its increased appetite.
• Jiang Jing calls Liu Bin to Battle Park to test Lairon's strength after its evolution.

Character Developments

• Lairon evolves into a stronger form, displaying increased appetite and unknown changes in its Ability.
• Jiang Jing shows concern for Lairon's well-being and growth, taking it to Battle Park to test its strength.
• Jiang's Mother is surprised by Lairon's evolution and increased appetite, expressing confidence in its future.

Significant Themes

• Growth and Evolution: Lairon's evolution highlights the theme of growth and transformation, both physically and in terms of its abilities.
• Responsibility: Jiang Jing's care for Lairon demonstrates his responsibility as a Trainer, ensuring its well-being and helping it grow stronger.
• Unpredictability: The change in Lairon's Ability after absorbing the Colorful Currents introduces an element of unpredictability, as Jiang Jing is unsure about the cause and effect of this change.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Jing interacts with Lairon, showing concern for its well-being and growth, while also being surprised by its increased appetite.
• Jiang's Mother interacts with Jiang Jing and Lairon, expressing her surprise at Lairon's evolution and increased appetite, as well as her confidence in its future.
• Jiang Jing interacts with Liu Bin, inviting him to Battle Park to test Lairon's strength after its evolution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Jing and Liu Bin meet their classmates, Fatty and Four-Eyes, at Battle Park.
• They discuss the rise of influencer Trainers and the unreliability of edited videos.
• An influencer, Ma Xingwen, challenges Jiang Jing to a battle, with his cameraman recording.
• Jiang Jing reveals his evolved Pokémon, Lairon, surprising Liu Bin.
• The battle begins with Ma Xingwen using his Ambipom against Jiang Jing's Lairon.

Character Developments

• Jiang Jing: Shows maturity and calmness in handling the influencer's challenge. Reveals his evolved Pokémon, indicating his growth as a Trainer.
• Liu Bin: Realizes the level and strength of Jiang Jing's Pokémon, feeling both surprised and pressured.
• Ma Xingwen: Shows arrogance and a desire for attention, using his influencer status to challenge Jiang Jing.

Significant Themes

• The impact of influencers and social media on the Pokémon battling scene.
• The unreliability of edited videos and the importance of genuine skill.
• The pressure and expectations that come with being a well-known Trainer.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Jing and Liu Bin: Show a close friendship, with Jiang Jing reassuring Liu Bin and Liu Bin supporting Jiang Jing.
• Jiang Jing and Ma Xingwen: Show tension and rivalry, with Ma Xingwen challenging Jiang Jing and Jiang Jing accepting calmly.
• Fatty and Four-Eyes: Show loyalty and support for Jiang Jing and Liu Bin, with Fatty secretly recording the battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lairon, Jiang Jing's newly evolved Pokémon, easily defeats Ma Xingwen's Ambipom with a single charge, demonstrating its immense strength.
• Ma Xingwen, an amateur trainer, is humiliated and leaves in disarray after his quick defeat.
• Jiang Jing's classmates, Liu Bin, Four-Eyes, and the fat guy, gather to discuss their recent academic performances and Pokémon battles.

Character Developments

• Lairon: Shows immense power and speed after evolving from Aron, effortlessly defeating a previously formidable opponent.
• Ma Xingwen: Realizes the gap in strength between his Pokémon and Lairon, leading to his defeat and loss of confidence.
• Jiang Jing: Maintains his composure and humility despite his impressive academic and Pokémon battle achievements.
• Liu Bin, Four-Eyes, and the fat guy: Express admiration for Jiang Jing's accomplishments and resolve to learn from him.

Significant Themes

• The power of evolution and growth, as seen in Lairon's transformation and increased strength.
• The importance of humility and learning from others, demonstrated by Jiang Jing's interactions with his classmates.
• The impact of competition and comparison, evident in the characters' reactions to each other's achievements.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Jing and Ma Xingwen: A one-sided battle where Lairon's strength is clearly superior, leading to Ma Xingwen's defeat and embarrassment.
• Jiang Jing, Liu Bin, Four-Eyes, and the fat guy: Friendly banter and mutual respect among classmates, with Jiang Jing serving as a role model for the others.
• The fat guy and Four-Eyes: Express admiration for Jiang Jing and Liu Bin's academic and Pokémon battle achievements, seeking to learn from them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author reflects on the passage of time, noting that two years have passed since their last launch note.
• The author expresses feelings of stagnation and underachievement due to the pandemic.
• The author's previous book went on hiatus, causing disappointment to readers.
• The author resolves to continue writing despite challenges.

Character Developments

• The author: Shows introspection, self-doubt, and determination to continue writing.

Significant Themes

• Time's passage and the impact of the pandemic on personal growth and productivity.
• Perseverance and commitment to one's work despite setbacks.
• Gratitude towards supporters and colleagues.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with various individuals, expressing gratitude for their support:
  • Penglai (editor): Easy to communicate with and responsive.
  • Mu Yang, Qiu Yanbingyun, When Storms Rage (big brothers): Consistently voted recommendation tickets.
  • Pointing at the Sun, Universe's Number One Incineroar (big shots): Rewarded the author.
  • Cen Zixing, Lover Musketeer, Rap Pigeon: Recommended the author's work.

Brief Reference

• Author reflects on two pandemic years, feels stagnant, but committed to writing.
• Thanks supporters, sets expectations for first subscriptions, promises bonus chapters for milestones.
• Launches with three updates, appeals for first subscription support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Jing organizes his study materials and heads back to the dorm with his roommates after setting up the exam venue.
• They discuss their Double 11 shopping plans. Jiang Jing plans to buy Pokémon-related items, while Liu Bin and Zhang Haocheng plan to spend more lavishly.
• Jiang Jing spends a considerable amount of money on Pokémon Food and snacks for Piplup on Double 11.
• The Midterm Exam takes place over three days, with Jiang Jing and his roommates taking various subjects each day.

Character Developments

• Jiang Jing demonstrates his responsible nature by organizing his study materials and ensuring his roommates are prepared for the exam.
• Liu Bin shows his competitive and impulsive nature in his shopping habits and exam preparation.
• Piplup shows curiosity and interest in learning to browse online shopping platforms.

Significant Themes

• The importance of money and responsible spending, as seen through Jiang Jing's careful shopping and Liu Bin's impulsive spending.
• The pressure and stress of exams, as seen through Liu Bin's exhaustion and Jiang Jing's reminder to rest properly.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Jing and his roommates (Liu Bin, Zhang Haocheng, Sun Le) discuss their shopping plans and exam preparations, showing their camaraderie and shared experiences.
• Jiang Jing interacts with Piplup, showing his care and responsibility towards his Pokémon partner.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter focuses on Jiang Jing's midterm assessments, which use different Arenas (environments) than the monthly exams.
• Jiang Jing faces three opponents in three different Arenas: Fearow, Ledian, and Venomoth in Arena A; Foongus in Arena B; and Bunnelby in Arena C.
• In each battle, Jiang Jing uses his Lairon to defeat the opponent's Pokémon with a single Tackle move.

Character Developments

• Jiang Jing demonstrates his strategic thinking by using Data Eye to scan opponents' Pokémon before battles.
• The assessment teachers show concern for Jiang Jing's strength, with one teacher worrying about Ye Zijin's safety in the upcoming battles.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources and familiarity with different Arenas in Pokémon battles.
• The strategic use of knowledge and data to gain an advantage in battles.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Jing interacts briefly with the assessment teachers, who are impressed by his strength but also show concern for his opponents.
• Liu Bin, Jiang Jing's classmate, asks about his assessment results, showing support and interest in his progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Jing's teacher uses Dewpider, a rare Bug/Water type Pokémon, in their Midterm Exam.
• The exam takes place in the Water Flow Arena, disadvantageous for Rock, Ground, and Steel types like Lairon.
• Jiang Jing's Lairon defeats Dewpider using strategic attacks and superior strength despite the unfavorable arena.

Character Developments

• Jiang Jing demonstrates his strategic thinking and adaptability in battle.
• Jiang Jing's classmates show support and camaraderie as they await their final exams.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and strategy in Pokémon battles, even when facing disadvantageous conditions.
• The role of team dynamics and camaraderie among classmates.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Jing interacts with his teacher, who seems to have prepared a challenging Pokémon for him.
• Jiang Jing communicates with his classmates, showing support and sharing information about the exams.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The final arena is the Icebound Arena, with a Weavile as the opponent.
• Jiang Jing sends out his Lairon against the Weavile.
• The battle begins with Weavile using Icy Wind, slowing Lairon, followed by Fury Swipes, which Lairon withstands.
• Lairon uses Rock Tomb to block Weavile's attacks and traps it.
• Weavile uses Assurance, but Lairon counters with Metal Claw, winning the battle.

Character Developments

• Jiang Jing remains calm and strategic throughout the battle, setting traps and waiting for the right moment to strike.
• The beautiful teacher (opponent) becomes overconfident and falls into Jiang Jing's trap.

Significant Themes

• Patience and strategy: Jiang Jing's calm and calculated approach leads to victory.
• Overconfidence: The beautiful teacher's assumption that Jiang Jing should be anxious backfires.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Jing and the beautiful teacher: They are opponents in the battle, with Jiang Jing outsmarting her.
• Jiang Jing and Lairon: Jiang Jing strategically commands Lairon, trusting in its abilities and setting traps for Weavile.
• Weavile and Lairon: They are the Pokémon battling each other, with Weavile's speed and agility countered by Lairon's strength and endurance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The midterm assessments are exhausting for both students and teachers.
• Jiang Jing's Pokémon, Lairon, defeats Weavile in a battle, demonstrating Lairon's strength and potential.
• Students begin discussing their assessments and scores after classes resume.

Character Developments

• Jiang Jing remains humble about his potential ranking despite his Pokémon's impressive performance.
• Liu Bin shows improvement in his battles, winning against Dong Leshan and Xiao Peng.
• Cheng Cheng expresses jealousy of Jiang Jing finishing his assessments early.

Significant Themes

• The importance of mental preparation and resilience in facing challenges, as seen in both students' and teachers' exhaustion.
• The competitive nature of the school's assessments and the students' desire to perform well.
• The potential of Pokémon and their role in the school's success.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Jing and Liu Bin tease each other about their performances in the assessments.
• Dong Leshan and Xiao Peng visit Jiang Jing and Liu Bin to inquire about their progress.
• Students discuss their assessments and scores with one another upon resuming classes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Students eagerly await their Midterm Exam results.
• Liu Bin, Wang Yichang, and Cheng Cheng rush to the office to inquire about scores.
• Old Lin, the teacher in charge of results, returns to a bustling office filled with students asking about their scores.
• Liu Bin posts the score sheet in the classroom, revealing the top students' rankings.
• The dean of Spirit Studies, Fu Jingye, discusses the Practical Assessment results with grade directors.

Character Developments

• Liu Bin shows excitement and eagerness to know his results.
• Wang Yichang and Cheng Cheng display their close friendship by accompanying each other to check results.
• Old Lin demonstrates patience and understanding towards students' eagerness to know their scores.
• Fu Jingye, the dean, exhibits his leadership and management skills.

Significant Themes

• Anxiety and Anticipation: Students feel anxious and eager to know their exam results, reflecting the pressure and importance of academic performance.
• Competition and Comparison: The ranking system encourages competition among students, as seen in Liu Bin's excitement about his classmates' rankings.
• Leadership and Management: Fu Jingye's role as dean highlights the importance of effective leadership in maintaining order and managing Spirit Studies.

Character Interactions

• Liu Bin and Wang Yichang/Cheng Cheng: The trio's friendship is evident as they support each other in checking results.
• Old Lin and Students: Old Lin interacts with students, showing understanding and patience towards their eagerness to know their scores.
• Fu Jingye, Zhou Sheng, and Zhao Minzhi: The dean and grade directors discuss the Practical Assessment results, demonstrating their professional relationship and collaboration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Director Fu and Principal Gao discuss the excellent results of Class 8 and the top performers, including Jiang Jing.
• Jiang Jing is revealed to have come first in the grade for the Practical Assessment.
• The grade rankings are posted, causing a stir among students.

Character Developments

• Jiang Jing gains confidence and a sense of accomplishment after becoming first in the grade.
• Old Zhou acknowledges Jiang Jing's potential and promises to keep an eye on him.
• Principal Gao shows interest in Jiang Jing and plans to meet him.
• Other students, like Xiao Peng and Ye Zijin, react to Jiang Jing's new ranking.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry among students.
• Recognition and validation of one's abilities.
• The impact of rankings on self-perception and motivation.

Character Interactions

• Director Fu and Principal Gao discuss the school's progress and students' performances.
• Old Zhou interacts with Director Fu and Principal Gao, showing deference to their authority.
• Students in Jiang Jing's class react to his new ranking, expressing admiration, envy, and excitement.
• Jiang Jing interacts with his Pokémon, showing affection and care for them.
• Students from various classes react to the grade rankings, with some feeling pressure and others feeling motivated.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Jing enjoys initial fame but finds it annoying after a while.
• Piplup reaches the brink of evolution (Level 16) and is about to evolve into Prinplup.
• Data Eye glitches briefly but recovers and gains a new function: displaying Pokémon's skills and mastery levels.
• Liu Bin shows Jiang Jing a weight-training device for Pokémon.

Character Developments

• Jiang Jing: Becomes more famous but finds it bothersome. Starts to understand Piplup's evolving state.
• Piplup: Trains hard, masters Pound skill, and is ready to evolve.
• Liu Bin: Shows initiative and resourcefulness by considering weight-training devices for his Pokémon.

Significant Themes

• The impact of fame and attention.
• The importance of continuous training and evolution for Pokémon.
• The role of technology in Pokémon training.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Jing and Liu Bin: Continue their friendly rivalry, with Liu Bin seeking Jiang Jing's opinion on weight-training devices.
• Jiang Jing and Piplup: Train together, with Jiang Jing observing Piplup's growth and readiness for evolution.
• Liu Bin and his Pokémon (Luxio, Dwebble): He considers their future training needs, planning to buy weight-training devices.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Jing learns about and purchases weight-training devices for Lairon and Piplup.
• Jiang Jing receives his Midterm Exam Scholarship.
• The school plans a trip to Rongcheng Joint Breeding Park, and Jiang Jing prepares for it.
• Jiang Jing learns from Old Lin that his performance influenced the school's decision to organize the trip.

Character Developments

• Jiang Jing demonstrates responsibility and care for his Pokémon by purchasing weight-training devices for them.
• Jiang Jing shows appreciation and gratitude towards Old Lin for his help in organizing the trip to the Breeding Park.
• Dong Leshan reveals his practical mindset regarding free opportunities, indicating his resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• The importance of hard work and dedication, as shown by Jiang Jing's purchase of weight-training devices for his Pokémon.
• The value of gratitude and recognition, as seen in Jiang Jing's interaction with Old Lin.
• The practical mindset and resourcefulness, exemplified by Dong Leshan's approach to free opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Jing and Liu Bin discuss their plans for the Breeding Park trip and their preferred Pokémon types.
• Jiang Jing and Old Lin communicate about the school's decision to organize the trip and express their gratitude.
• Dong Leshan and Liu Bin discuss the advantages of going to the Breeding Park, highlighting Dong Leshan's resourcefulness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with a reunion between Dong Leshan, Xiao Peng, and Yu Qing, an old acquaintance.
• Yu Qing introduces himself and mentions his friendship with Peng Yu, who is aloof but kind-hearted.
• Jiang Jing travels to the Rongcheng Joint Breeding Park with his classmates, observing other students and their Pokémon.
• Upon arrival, students from different schools gather, and they are instructed to form lines for organization.

Character Developments

• Yu Qing: Introduced as cheerful and friendly, he is Peng Yu's friend and defends him against rumors of aloofness.
• Peng Yu: Revealed to be introverted but not unfriendly, he acknowledges the group but keeps to himself.
• Jiang Jing: He shows interest in observing other students' Pokémon, indicating his competitive nature and curiosity about other schools' strengths.

Significant Themes

• Friendship: The reunion of old friends and Yu Qing's defense of Peng Yu highlight the importance of friendship.
• First Impressions: The students' initial observations of other schools' uniforms and Pokémon showcase the significance of first impressions and initial judgments.

Character Interactions

• Dong Leshan, Xiao Peng, and Yu Qing: They reunite, with Yu Qing acting as a bridge between Dong Leshan and Xiao Peng, who seem hesitant to interact.
• Jiang Jing and Liu Bin: They travel together, with Liu Bin casually observing and commenting on their surroundings.
• Students from different schools: They interact minimally due to unfamiliarity and being watched by their teachers, but they observe each other and their Pokémon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Jing encounters Lin Manman and Zhou Wan, his opponents from the Suicune Cup Challenge.
• The group enters the United Breeding Park, where they can capture one Pokémon each.
• Jiang Jing and his classmates explore No. 1 Breeding Area, where they can choose from recently hatched Pokémon.
• Several students capture Pokémon, and Jiang Jing finds three with Two-Star Talent.
• Jiang Jing and his classmates split up to explore different areas of the Breeding Park.

Character Developments

• Jiang Jing demonstrates his keen eye for spotting Pokémon with higher talent.
• Lin Manman and Zhou Wan are briefly reintroduced, showing they are still strong trainers.
• Sun Le shows his analytical skills by noticing the Sewaddle's unique features after Jiang Jing's hint.

Significant Themes

• The importance of observation and keen eyesight in Pokémon training.
• The value of teamwork and communication among trainers.
• The concept of talent and potential in Pokémon.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Jing interacts briefly with Lin Manman and Zhou Wan, showing polite acknowledgment but no familiarity.
• Jiang Jing, Liu Bin, Sun Le, and the others discuss their plans and part ways amicably.
• Jiang Jing helps Sun Le capture a Pokémon with Two-Star Talent, demonstrating his support for his classmates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Jing explores United Park, encountering various Pokémon with Below Average or One-Star talents.
• He meets Lin Manman and Zhou Wan from No. 3 High School, who mention they might meet again at the City Championship.
• Jiang Jing reaches Rock Cave, encounters Onix, and explores the No. 4 Breeding Area without finding any Pokémon that interest him.
• He decides to explore the wild cave on the other side.

Character Developments

• Jiang Jing demonstrates his determination and curiosity by deciding to explore the wild cave despite the warnings.
• Lin Manman and Zhou Wan show friendliness and respect toward Jiang Jing, acknowledging his strength and potential.

Significant Themes

• The rarity and value of Pokémon with Two-Star Talents.
• The vastness and danger of United Park, contrasting with the smaller, safer Breeding Parks at other schools.
• The competitive nature of Pokémon training, with students from different schools interacting and comparing their findings.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Jing interacts with Lin Manman and Zhou Wan, showing mutual respect and acknowledging their potential future encounters in competitions.
• Jiang Jing encounters two students from No. 2 High School, who warn him about the wild cave's dangers and express doubt in his abilities.
• The students from No. 2 High School display arrogance and underestimate Jiang Jing's capabilities.