America: A Prodigy of Stereotypes

“Liqun, you know so much. You must have a lot of romantic experiences, right?” Steve asked.

"No, I haven't. I've never been in a relationship. I only know a lot about relationships because Peter often comes to me for relationship advice."

"Peter has a girlfriend?"

"Not yet, he's working on it."

"I hope he can win over the girl he likes soon."

“I will pass that message on to Peter.”

"What gift should I give Sharon for Christmas?" Steve asked Li Qun for advice.

"You could send clothes or a scarf."

“A scarf I knitted myself would be the best gift, but there’s not enough time right now. I can start preparing next year,” Li Qun said.

"Excellent suggestion."

"How about I give her a trench coat?" Steve asked.

"That's right. Warm-colored trench coats suit her well. Definitely avoid trench coats that are too brightly colored, especially bright red ones. Wearing a red trench coat makes her look like Santa Claus."

"I see."

Steve suddenly remembered something, got up, walked to the bookshelf, opened a book, and took out a stack of money from it.

"This is what you deserve."

Steve handed 100 $20 bills to Li Qun.

"What's going on?" Li Qun stood up abruptly.

“I know, Liqun, you can beat me. This is the prize money you should have won.”

“If you weren’t short of money, you wouldn’t be participating in underground boxing matches,” Steve told Li Qun.

"Take it quickly!"

“Otherwise, you’ll have to fight me again.” Steve’s tone was serious, and Li Qun had no choice but to accept the stack of money.

"You know, I can make money very easily, all I have to do is play one game."

"Johnny, are you still going to that place?"

“I hate selling blood plasma, and I hate lending money, so this is the best option. Besides, Sharon reminded me, and I always disguise myself well when I go,” Steve said.

"You still need to be careful. It's dark outside, so be careful of those people shooting from the shadows."

"I know."

"Liqun, do you also have this feeling, when you are fighting with someone, it feels like your body comes alive, and a power keeps surging out from your body?"

Li Qun tilted his head and looked Steve up and down.

"What do you think that force is like?"

"It allows me to last longer, be less afraid of pain, and react faster."

"Johnny, you have a real talent for fighting."

"Many people can indeed feel it during a fight, and so can I."

"Besides these, can you sense anything else? For example, other people's gazes, hostility, or goodwill?" Li Qun asked.

"It seems like you can sense it."

“When we were in the shelter, I vaguely sensed Flint’s urgency.”

"Speaking of which, it was Flint who told me about the underground boxing matches."

Chapter 96 The End of the Semester

Sitting in the exam hall for the final exam, Li Qun felt as if a year had just passed by, a feeling even stronger than during the Lunar New Year.

With half an hour left before the end of the last subject exam, Li Qun handed in her paper and left the classroom early.

The last subject in the final exams is a foreign language. The school's exam schedule is based on the order of importance of each subject.

The fact that the most important subjects, such as English, mathematics, and science, are given the first priority, while foreign languages ​​are scheduled for the last exam, is enough to show that the school considers foreign languages ​​to be the least important subject, even more important than physical education.

Li Qun chose a different foreign language than Peter and the others. After handing in his paper early, Li Qun waited for Peter and Gwen to hand in their papers on a bench on campus.

After the exams, students can go straight home, and report cards can be collected when they return to school after the Christmas holidays.

"Aren't you cold sitting outside?"

Stan Lee sat down next to Li Qun. He was wearing work clothes, a hat, sunglasses, and gloves.

"You can leave after your exams, but I'll have to clean up after you."

“I have to clean every single classroom and every single desk hole thoroughly. It’s really inconsiderate of elderly people.”

Stan Lee said with a laugh; he was clearly joking.

“It’s been a year already,” Stan Lee said.

"Yes, it's been a year."

“This is my Christmas present for you.” Stan Lee pulled a gift box out of his clothes as if by magic and placed it on Li Qun’s lap.

“I told you about the gift inside,” Stan Lee said.

"I also have a gift."

Li Qun opened his backpack, took out a disc-shaped object wrapped in gift paper, and handed it to Stan Lee.

"Thank you."

Stan Lee picked up the gift and examined it, smelling the aroma of tea through the gift wrapping paper.

"Is this a tea cake?"

"Don't drink tea before bed," Li Qun reminded Stan Lee.

"I understand, tea is only for drinking in the afternoon."

Stan Lee put the gift away and sat on a campus bench with Li Qun, enjoying the snow scene.

“They’re out. I should get ready.” Stan Lee stood up and walked towards the side door of the teaching building.

Peter and Gwen were looking for Li Qun when Li Qun waved to them, and the two of them came over.

Gwen sat down on the bench, while Peter had to stand.

"A Christmas present for you."

Li Qun took out two more tea cakes from his backpack and handed them to Peter and Gwen.

"Remember to store it in a dry place after opening, otherwise it will get moldy," Li Qun reminded Peter and Gwen.

Stan Lee was a seasoned connoisseur; he should know how to preserve tea cakes.

"What kind of tea is it?" Gwen asked.

"black tea."

"When brewing tea, you need to carefully cut it off little by little with a serrated knife," Li Qun said.

“No wonder it’s the origin of tea,” Gwen said.

Gwen and Peter put the Christmas tea cakes into their backpacks, and then they also took out the Christmas gifts for Liqun from their backpacks.

"This is your Christmas present. Merry Christmas, Liqun."

I received Gwen's Christmas present, which was square in shape.

Which one is it? Can I open it now?

"Open it."

Li Qun carefully unwrapped the gift paper, just as he had wrapped it. He peeled off a perfectly intact piece of gift paper.

"Peter, look! A Batman toy!"

Upon opening the box, you'll find a 1:12 scale Batman figure, along with replacement hands and a stand.

Li Qun put away the Batman toys.

"Peter, may I open yours and take a look?"

"of course."

Li Qun carefully unwrapped Peter's gift, peeling off a gift wrapping as well. Peter had given Li Qun an art-themed calendar from 2001.

"Thank you, Peter, I really like it."

"I'm glad you like it."

“You can write something in the blank space below the date,” Peter said.

"Like a memo."

"Yes."

Peter and Gwen also handed in their papers early, while Harry stayed until the very last minute of the exam, making Li Qun and the others wait for quite a while. When Harry walked out of the school building, the campus was full of students, many of whom were exchanging gifts with each other.

While waiting for Harry, Lillian got up and switched places with Peter, letting Peter sit on the bench. After Harry found Lillian and the others, Gwen got up from the bench and let Harry and Peter sit on it.

“I feel like I’m doing pretty well in French, but my mind goes completely blank during the exam!” Harry told the three of them.

“The exams are over, you can relax now,” Li Qun said to Harry.

Li Qun took Christmas presents out of his backpack and gave them to Harry. Peter and Gwen also took out their presents. Harry opened his backpack and exchanged his presents with Peter, Li Qun, and Gwen.

“Don’t dismantle it prematurely,” Harry said.

Li Qun examined the appearance of Harry's gift and felt its weight. He had already guessed what the Christmas gifts Harry had given to the three of them were.

It is a book.

Harry gave each of the three different books, which could be guessed from their thickness.

Snowflakes began to fall from the sky, and the four of them had to hurry up and leave, otherwise the snow would get heavier.

Li Qun watches the weather forecast on TV every day. Although the weather forecast for the day is never accurate, the weather forecast for the period in the future is accurate.