The so-called practical assignment was something Silver Frost Academy held during the first week of every new term. All the students went out into the community and helped people with their everyday needs.
Silver Frost Academy believed its students were destined to become Heroes. A Hero’s duty was to protect, and people were the largest group in need of protection. These practical assignments helped bring the two sides closer, letting students better understand the public and gain a solid foundation for their future careers as Heroes.
Shi Ji approved of the idea. But even if you were going to help people, you had to be careful about who you helped. That was his basic principle.
He skimmed through it for a while, but there were far too many rules and regulations, and Shi Ji quickly got fed up and stopped reading. As for how much there was, all he could say was that it was even more extensive and complicated than the material at General Star Hero Academy.
That night, he didn’t sleep well. Since the students were going out on practical assignments, the staff responsible for things like food service were effectively given the day off. As a result, the academy’s cafeterias, convenience stores, and the like were closed.
Shi Ji had no chance of getting dinner, and went hungry all night.
His stomach growled, keeping him awake until late. He couldn’t remember exactly what time he finally fell asleep.
…
“Hey, you little punk! Get up already! If you don’t, don’t blame me for what happens next.”
Through his hazy consciousness, Shi Ji heard a voice say that.
Still drowsy, Shi Ji barely acknowledged it. He simply rolled over, even reaching back to rub his butt, then went quiet again.
In this single room, Shi Ji wasn’t the only one present now. Besides him, a short girl in formal attire also stood beside the bed.
It was seven thirty. According to the original plan, Jing Xin was supposed to take Shi Ji to Lin Xinyan.
Just thinking about Shi Ji’s carefree attitude, Jing Xin knew he’d sleep in.
She glared at the person in bed. Remembering how rude this guy had been, she felt even more disgusted, and her little pout grew more pronounced.
Her gaze shifted to the table, where a cup sat with half a cup of water in it. Without thinking twice, the girl picked it up and poured it straight over Shi Ji’s face.
The half cup of water hit its target, but the sleeping Shi Ji stayed asleep. He even stuck out his tongue and licked the droplets at the corner of his mouth.
Jing Xin’s expression darkened. Shi Ji was clearly doing this on purpose, just to spite her. For a moment, she really wanted to kick him.
As her anger rose, a voice suddenly rang out.
“Little girl, it’s not right to barge into someone else’s room. And you didn’t just come in without my permission—you splashed water on me, too. What’s that supposed to mean?”
At the sound of his voice, Jing Xin saw Shi Ji open his eyes and slowly sit up.
Then Jing Xin heard that irritating name again. She flung the cup from her hand, sending it straight at Shi Ji without mercy.
“You jerk! It’s Instructor Jing Xin! Got that?”
The cup flew toward him. Shi Ji raised a hand and caught it with ease. He smiled unconcernedly. “Got it, got it. You little brat.”
Jing Xin gritted her teeth, furious. It was too soon to teach Shi Ji a lesson. She’d have plenty of time later, so she’d wait until the practical assignment was over.
Forcing down some of her anger, Jing Xin steadied herself.
“You read the academy notice, right? The first week of the term is for practical assignments. You go out into the community and help people. Since you’re new and there are things you don’t know yet, I found someone to show you the ropes. Hurry up and get ready. You’re coming with me.”
“I’m busy! I’m not going!” Shi Ji answered without hesitation.
He was so blunt. That was a little too disrespectful, wasn’t it? The anger Jing Xin had just managed to calm flared up again, fiercer than before.
She glared at Shi Ji, her face livid. “You… Don’t push me. Whether you go or not is up to you. You’ll face the consequences. The school’s deserted right now anyway, so stay here and starve to death.”
“I’m going!”
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