Chapter 3: Decided, I'll start my counterattack from math!

System, what's the deal with this math template? Could it be that I'll only be able to study math from now on?

As for this sudden system, Li Mingyang was excited, but more than that, he was curious.

No, host. The math template is merely the only template you can bind to right now, but once your math skill advances, you'll unlock a new blank template.

By then, the host can freely choose which subject to bind to.

Similarly, each time the host successfully advances a skill, a blank template will be unlocked.

Skill levels range from LV1 to LV5, and the ranks are divided into ordinary, elite, professional, master, and finally transcendent.

Saying this, the system paused a bit, as if the next words were a little hard to say, but after hesitating, it still spoke:

"As for the host's current LV0 ordinary-rank skill…… it's mainly because the host's ability, in the system's judgment, doesn't even meet the LV1 standard, hence the LV0……"

Hearing that, Li Mingyang couldn't help but blush, but he quickly recovered.

What's wrong with being a poor student? I'm a poor student and I'm proud of it!

This just goes to show that I, Li someone, have plenty of room for improvement!

After forcing himself to make a couple of feeble excuses in his heart, Li Mingyang then turned his attention to his study problem:

"System, that means if I want to get a new template, I have to raise my math level to elite, right?"

"Yes, host. And each time the host raises a minor level, there will be some surprise rewards—I'm sure you'll like them."

"As for what exactly they are, you'll find out after you put in the effort."

Damn, this system still likes to keep secrets, but since the system won't say, Li Mingyang can't do anything about it.

Fate is like... well, since I can't resist, I might as well lie back and enjoy it.

Besides, I now have a system too—look at all those novel protagonists with systems; which of those big shots would ever amount to nothing in their lives?

Even if this is a study system, as a poor student, don't I also have a heart that aspires to become a research giant?

"Got it, system, you can step back now—this host is going to enjoy lunch."

Just then, the end-of-class bell rang, and Li Mingyang ruthlessly abandoned his system, turning to seek out his troublesome friend:

"Dao Mao, let's go, let's get something to eat!"

Compared to his morning worries, Li Mingyang now brims with vigor, even though he doesn't know when he'll be able to raise his math rank.

But with the system in hand, at worst I could just retake a year like in my past life—this young master refuses to believe it; could it be that even with a system I still couldn't get into a good university?

As for now, let this young master start his counterattack from math!

"What to eat? Sour soup fish noodles?"

At this time, the high school wasn't closed off; whether commuting or boarding, students could freely enter and exit the campus gates at noon and in the afternoon.

And at the gate of City No. 3 Middle School, the food and drink industry was far from ordinary in its development.

Various small eateries offering rice bowls and stir-fried dishes sprang up everywhere, noodle shops were as numerous as cow hairs, and there were also snack stalls set up at the school gate after school each day.

One could say that everything imaginable is sold there; if you can think of it, you can buy it at the school gate.

"Sure, let's have a bowl of noodles and then go out to look for some snacks."

Regarding Luo Yuan's suggestion, Li Mingyang naturally had no reason to refuse; sour soup fish noodles, even after more than ten years, he still couldn't get enough of them.

Whenever anyone comes to Liangcheng, they insist on having a bowl.

"How about it? Want to study together?"

While eating noodles, the two couldn't help but chat and shoot the breeze.

"I thought about it, but this morning I gave it a try—thinking about it is easy enough, but looking at the material in the book makes my head feel huge."

"Whatever I open, I see three big characters: 'Can't understand!'"

"I really don't know how you managed to stick with it for a whole morning, especially since it's math......"

As he said that, Luo Yuan genuinely doubted life; he tried to study by imitating Li Mingyang, but he only managed to look at the math materials for a couple of minutes.

He felt his brain already drifting off to sleep!

Unable to study, but as a sleep aid it was perfect.

If it weren't for his beloved Lord of the Mysteries saving his spirit at the crucial moment, he'd probably have fallen asleep in class today.

"It's fine, just look at as much as you can manage, and I suggest you start with a subject you're somewhat good at."

"That way you'll get started quickly, at least you can spark some interest, and our expectations aren't high—just getting into college will do."

After saying that, Li Mingyang silently added to himself:

"Of course, that's the expectation for you; as for me, this young master…… of course I'm aiming for a top university!"

"Alright, I'll give it another try this afternoon."

"If that works out, who knows—maybe we'll end up in the same college."

Saying this, Luo Yuan's eyes unconsciously glowed with a hint of anticipation; this guy has always been introverted and lonely, and when it comes to friends, he really only has himself.

"Alright, let's work hard together to improve and strive to get into a university."

"As for you, this afternoon first try to find a subject you're good at, at least so you can actually absorb the material."

"My goal is already set—I plan to start with math, and after today's day of study, I actually find this math thing rather interesting."

By the end, Li Mingyang almost couldn't keep a straight face—high school math being interesting……

For someone like me, a poor student, this really is the biggest lie there is!

If it weren't for the system…… Li Mingyang feels he would have started with physics and biology, after all, those are the subjects he's relatively good at.

Although his grades aren't great either, at least he can occasionally scrape a passing grade……